Cincinnati vs UConn in the 4/5 game

[mauconnfan]

Gary Clark hasn't made a FG in over 100 minutes of playing time. No chance he plays well.

THIS has been working for you this year so cut the crap. This reverse psychology has been a thorn in our side this year so kobe you need to admit you will win and sweep us - NOW or you're not welcome.

 

[intlzncster]

Gary Clark hasn't made a FG in over 100 minutes of playing time. No chance he plays well.

This made me laugh my arse off.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

After Monmouth losing last night it's quite simple...if they win Friday, they are in. If they lose, I don't think they have a right to be in the tournament. That would make them 4-5 in their last 9.

 

[jibsey]

There are teams that are going to be in the tournament that couldn't beat SMU or Texas or Cincy for that matter. If we lost a close game Fri to a team that went on to win the AAC Is there any way we could get in?

 

[traitor71]

There are teams that are going to be in the tournament that couldn't beat SMU or Texas or Cincy for that matter. If we lost a close game Fri to a team that went on to win the AAC Is there any way we could get in?

It just doesn't feel like that is possible. The season would have the feel of an end of the year collapse and I don't think that would be rewarded with a tourney bid.

 

[MadisonSquare Gordon]

Looks like I'm burning a vacation day on this one - they better not add wasting one of my PTO days to the laundry list of disappointments from this season

I'm skipping a training course to catch this game. You know the right answer to your question.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If UConn shoots 20 FTs they win. Cinci will commit at least 40 fouls. Will the refs call even 1/3 of them, that's the question.

 

[Rico444]

There are teams that are going to be in the tournament that couldn't beat SMU or Texas or Cincy for that matter. If we lost a close game Fri to a team that went on to win the AAC Is there any way we could get in?

I think there's a small chance, but I doubt we would.

 

[BFieldHusky]

The committee is going to have a tough time this year because there are so many teams with similar profiles. What do they value the most? Your out of league schedule? Road wins? How much do Top 100 RPI + losses hurt v.s. Top 100 RPI wins? Do they rely more on the advanced metrics than the RPI?

Even with a loss on Friday, UConn would not have a loss outside of the Top 75 in the RPI. We would have won 7 road/neutral games.

I don't think we make it if we lose Friday, but it may be closer than some people think.

 

[upstater]

The committee is going to have a tough time this year because there are so many teams with similar profiles. What do they value the most? Your out of league schedule? Road wins? How much do Top 100 RPI + losses hurt v.s. Top 100 RPI wins? Do they rely more on the advanced metrics than the RPI?

Even with a loss on Friday, UConn would not have a loss outside of the Top 75 in the RPI. We would have won 7 road/neutral games.

I don't think we make it if we lose Friday, but it may be closer than some people think.

I tend to think it all depends on whether the winner of Cincy/UConn also takes the AAC autobid. If that happens, the committee may say that the AAC deserves a second team.

 

[tzznandrew]

I tend to think it all depends on whether the winner of Cincy/UConn also takes the AAC autobid. If that happens, the committee may say that the AAC deserves a second team.

I actually think the AAC will get a second team almost for sure.

Tulsa or Houston will be in the AAC final.

If Tulsa makes the finals and loses to us (or Temple, or Cincy), they will be 22-11 with an RPI ~38, SOS ~50, and a decent number of Top 50 and Top 100 wins.

Houston, on the other hand, likely has to win out.

Still, I think the AAC definitely gets 2, possibly 3, with an outside shot (if all the stars align) to get 4. We're closer to 2 than four, though.

 

[MadisonSquare Gordon]

I'm skipping a training course to catch this game. You know the right answer to your question.

Oops, this was meant to be a reply to Mau's question. Regardless, everyone should know what they need to do this Friday at 2pm regardless of what else might be on their calendar. Hint - it involves a TV and some Rolling Rocks...

Friday at 2pm? - have an 8am tee time in NC will be done on time but 23 have 36 scheduled, what to do?

 

[upstater]

I actually think the AAC will get a second team almost for sure.

Tulsa or Houston will be in the AAC final.

If Tulsa makes the finals and loses to us (or Temple, or Cincy), they will be 22-11 with an RPI ~38, SOS ~50, and a decent number of Top 50 and Top 100 wins.

Houston, on the other hand, likely has to win out.

Still, I think the AAC definitely gets 2, possibly 3, with an outside shot (if all the stars align) to get 4. We're closer to 2 than four, though.

Then I guess we root for a Cincy/Houston final if UConn loses.

 

[BFieldHusky]

I actually think the AAC will get a second team almost for sure.

Tulsa or Houston will be in the AAC final.

If Tulsa makes the finals and loses to us (or Temple, or Cincy), they will be 22-11 with an RPI ~38, SOS ~50, and a decent number of Top 50 and Top 100 wins.

Houston, on the other hand, likely has to win out.

Still, I think the AAC definitely gets 2, possibly 3, with an outside shot (if all the stars align) to get 4. We're closer to 2 than four, though.

If we lose on Friday, root for Cincy to beat Temple in the semis. I think at that point, we get in ahead of Temple. I know people might think I'm crazy because Temple will have beaten us twice, but our RPI will be roughly the same, but we will have much better numbers against them everywhere else, especially in non-league play. And Temple has some bad losses.

 

[Jerry1714]

Confirms what we all (or most of us) have said. The two best teams are playing in the 4/5 game

ODDS TO WIN 2016 AAC TOURNAMENT
MARCH 10 – 13, 2016
ORLANDO, FL
CINCINNATI 5-2
U CONN 3-1
TULSA 9-2
TEMPLE 5-1
HOUSTON 7-2
MEMPHIS 15-1
FIELD 60-1

 

[HuskyDevil]

Haven't seen any roll calls for Orlando as of yet...I will be there with 5 others for the whole weekend. Looks like tickets are reasonable and plentiful thus far.

Anyone else in? Chin...you making the drive???

 

[intlzncster]

Haven't seen any roll calls for Orlando as of yet...I will be there with 5 others for the whole weekend. Looks like tickets are reasonable and plentiful thus far.

Anyone else in? Chin...you making the drive???

I'm in FL til Wednesday night. :-(

Thinking about trying to change my flight.

 

[August_West]

I'm in FL til Wednesday night. :-(

Thinking about trying to change my flight.

Why wouldnt you?

 

[intlzncster]

Why wouldnt you?

Because I'm Scottish and extraordinarily tight with a penny.

 

[August_West]

Because I'm Scotch and extraordinarily tight with a penny.

orlando. the home of the cheap tourist fleabag.
Plus there will be tickets on the ground for the tournament. I could probably do a 3 day stay (room AND tickets) for about 130 dollars.

 

[UConnNick]

All I see is Kronin working the heck out of the ref's and Miller and Brimah will be in foul trouble the entire game.

How can Cronin intimidate any zebras? He's lucky if he's 4' 11" standing on a step stool.

He reminds me of our junior HS coach. Guy was the same height as Cronin, but to compensate for it he used to jump up and down on one of those metal, cafeteria-style folding chairs every time the refs blew a call. Every ref in our league thought he was completely crazy, which he was.

 

[August_West]

How can Cronin intimidate any zebras? He's lucky if he's 4' 11" standing on a step stool.

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He's a ginger. He has a genetic scare gene.

 

[kobe]

How can Cronin intimidate any zebras? He's lucky if he's 4' 11" standing on a step stool.

He reminds me of our junior HS coach. Guy was the same height as Cronin, but to compensate for it he used to jump up and down on one of those metal, cafeteria-style folding chairs every time the refs blew a call. Every ref in our league thought he was completely crazy, which he was.

Agreed. If Mick was forced to play Ollie one-on-one, he would have no chance. Kind of like how our team has little shot on Friday.

 

[intlzncster]

How can Cronin intimidate any zebras? He's lucky if he's 4' 11" standing on a step stool.

He reminds me of our junior HS coach. Guy was the same height as Cronin, but to compensate for it he used to jump up and down on one of those metal, cafeteria-style folding chairs every time the refs blew a call. Every ref in our league thought he was completely crazy, which he was.

Height is irrelevant. It's level of crazy that matters. I can totally see refs sprinting for the tunnels with the mad leprechaun following close on their heels, spewing fire and brimstone and foaming at the mouth.

 

[tcf15]

Agreed. If Mick was forced to play Ollie one-on-one, he would have no chance. Kind of like how our team has little shot on Friday.

Bruh, we have no shot at all. You guys have a first and second teamer while we only have a 2nd teamer and a lousy honorable mention.