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Message: [QUOTE="cferraro04, post: 4943202, member: 267"] Of course, I am "a bit of a UConn-biased fan", I would never deny that. I based my BENCH analysis on what each team will bring off the bench. I used only Q and Ice because if it were me and I was coaching this game I would find a way to get both players 5-10 minutes in an attempt to rest our starters and to have them ready if we were to get one of our players in foul trouble. I used the average points and rebounds that Q and Ice have averaged during the year. I don't believe we will see Ines at all in this game. Additionally, USC plays their starters most of the game and they only give between 8-10 minutes to three of their bench players. Who is to say that their bench players will play to their averages against the UConn defense? At the end of the day the bench will not be a major factor for either of these teams. This game will be decided by the starters. I think if you re-read my analysis, especially the Intangible section you will see that I covered USC's more experienced players, I also covered that Ice has been the only player off the bench in the NCAA. Geno usually greatly shortens his bench during the post-season. I do agree with your submission that "it will take a better-combined effort" than what we saw in the Duke game. Finally, since UConn is a three seed and USC is a one seed you are also a win by UConn would be considered an upset. [/QUOTE]