Creme's Latest Bracketology (2/27)

[UConnCat]

• Miami as the #2 in Kingston
• Tenn #2 and Del #3 in Fresno
• ND #1 and Duke #2 in Raleigh

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-basketball/bracketology

 

[cardfan]

I don't know why Charlie is fixated on TN as a #2 seed and putting them in the Fresno regional. I'd bet a lot of money the Vols won't be send that far.

 

[ChicagoGG]

I would not be shocked if ND went to Des Moines and Baylor went to Raleigh...

 

[triaddukefan]

How the heck is Texas in the field?

 

[triaddukefan]

I would not be shocked if ND went to Des Moines and Baylor went to Raleigh...

I'd be upset if that happened

 

[MilfordHusky]

I don't know why Charlie is fixated on TN as a #2 seed and putting them in the Fresno regional. I'd bet a lot of money the Vols won't be send that far.

It's a waste of money to send the LVs that far for just one game.

 

[cardfan]

If I were a UConn fan, I'd be thrilled at that bracket. I'm not too thrilled at the subregional sites in the Fresno region, Stanford will likely have to play the 2nd game on the home court of either OU, LSU or Bowling Green.

 

[triaddukefan]

I truly hope it works out that Duke goes to Norfolk. Early projections had us being sent to Norman, Nashville, or Baton Rouge. Definitely dont want to play a lower seed on their home floor. Didnt work out for us at all in 2009.

 

[EricLA]

I don't know why Charlie is fixated on TN as a #2 seed and putting them in the Fresno regional. I'd bet a lot of money the Vols won't be send that far.

i'm with you card. i think it's probably based on RPI, which makes no sense that tennessee, with 8 losses, has an RPI that puts them as a 2 seed. of course, still the tourneys to play. if tenn wins the SEC, i don't think a 2 seed is unfair. i still prefer to see Delaware as the 3 seed in our region. i'd love to see Stanford match up again vs. Tennessee. i think Stanford is much improved, or i should say, there have been changes to the starting lineups, no? and you have some of the freshmen solidifying roles more firmly. i think now you have Tinkle and Orrange starting over Laroque and Greenfield? how come Greenfield didn't play vs. Utah? anyway, and i think Tennessee has declined during the course of the year. i think if tennessee made it to the elite 8, a rematch would firmly favor Stanford.

it seems like starters of Kokenis, Orrange, Chiney, Nneka, and Tinkle are the starters. that's a lot different than when you played UCONN and started Laroque and Greenfield. and i think Chiney has really improved during the year - there are games now where she outperforms Nneka on the stats sheets.

 

[VAMike23]

As an Iowa State alum, I can think of fewer possibilities more delicious than having UT visit Ames and being upset (#10 vs. #2) in front of a partisan crowd at Hilton Coliseum.

--- perchance, to dream

 

[Wonkster]

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Delaware can count on one win, and then they're on the bus home. They'll never beat St. John's.

 

[cardfan]

i'm with you card. i think it's probably based on RPI, which makes no sense that tennessee, with 8 losses, has an RPI that puts them as a 2 seed. of course, still the tourneys to play. if tenn wins the SEC, i don't think a 2 seed is unfair. i still prefer to see Delaware as the 3 seed in our region. i'd love to see Stanford match up again vs. Tennessee. i think Stanford is much improved, or i should say, there have been changes to the starting lineups, no? and you have some of the freshmen solidifying roles more firmly. i think now you have Tinkle and Orrange starting over Laroque and Greenfield? how come Greenfield didn't play vs. Utah? anyway, and i think Tennessee has declined during the course of the year. i think if tennessee made it to the elite 8, a rematch would firmly favor Stanford.

it seems like starters of Kokenis, Orrange, Chiney, Nneka, and Tinkle are the starters. that's a lot different than when you played UCONN and started Laroque and Greenfield. and i think Chiney has really improved during the year - there are games now where she outperforms Nneka on the stats sheets.

yeah, both Tinkle and Orrange are starting and doing very well. Greenfield didn't play vs. Utah due to slight sore hamstring. Sat out as precaution. Boothe should be back soon too. Agree, Chiney is really improving!

 

[connboy77]

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Delaware can count on one win, and then they're on the bus home. They'll never beat St. John's.

That goes without saying!

 

[Phil]

I say slide Tennessee-Martin down to a 16 seed, then the media can have a field day talking about the Connecticut-Tennessee game, and readers will be reading before they realize.

 

[msf22b]

St J's doesn't score that much and isn't big and you just never know what an EDD can pull out of a hat.
Not a certain walkover.

 

[Sonny44]

That would be a great bracket for us; a breeze to the FF.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'd call Delaware v. St. John's a toss-up.

Charlie has Ohio State playing Marist the first game. Goodbye, Columbus!

 

[meyers7]

I don't know why Charlie is fixated on TN as a #2 seed and putting them in the Fresno regional. I'd bet a lot of money the Vols won't be send that far.

How is the 13th ranked team gonna get a 2 seed?

 

[meyers7]

That would be a great bracket for us; a breeze to the FF.

Agreed. Or so it would seem.

 

[EricLA]

How is the 13th ranked team gonna get a 2 seed?

that's a complete mystery. if his bracket said "here's what i think once the tourneys are over if Tennessee wins the SEC", then i might agree with them as a 2 seed. but Tenn, with 8 losses, STILL has the #1 SOS (that makes zero sense to me as well) and has a RPI of 5. According to Sagarin, the 1 seeds should be Baylor, Stanford, UCONN and ND. the 2 seeds should be Tennessee, aTm, Delaware and Maryland. the 3 seeds should be Duke, Kentucky, Miami and K-State and the 4 seeds should be Rutgers, SJU, Oklahoma and Georgetown.

it's mind boggling how anyone could think AS OF TODAY that aTm (7 losses) or Tennessee (8 losses) deserved a 2 seed. good grief - Tennessee had 10 losses after the SEC 4 years ago and were a 5 seed losing to 12-seed Ball State in the opening round. someone was touting Sagarin ratings on another post, and i think if that's what their numbers show, something is wrong with their system.

 

[easttexastrash]

Looks like Maryland and Miami are interchangeable. But Maryland does have a win over Duke.

 

[triaddukefan]

Looks like Maryland and Miami are interchangeable. But Maryland does have a win over Duke.

Maryland and Miami are slated to meet Saturday in the ACC Semis. Would love to see that happen.... and Ill be in the stands rooting for Miami

 

[easttexastrash]

Maryland and Miami are slated to meet Saturday in the ACC Semis. Would love to see that happen.... and Ill be in the stands rooting for Miami

So, since you've seen them both, who would you say is better? I know that Miami has the better conference record but I'm not convinced they are better.

 

[triaddukefan]

So, since you've seen them both, who would you say is better? I know that Miami has the better conference record but I'm not convinced they are better.

Maryland is better in my opinion, though Miami went 2-0 vs the terps. MD has more offensive weapons, more height, . a better inside game, and a superior bench. Miami has much better guard play... better outside shooting.. and they pressure the ball alot better. Though not a great defensive team, Miami does play better defense then MD. Miami is vulnerable to a team with strength inside... like Maryland. MD is vulnerable to a team with a good backcourt.. like Miami. Ill definitely be rooting for Miami to beat MD if they play saturday.... because 1) I hate the terps, and 2) I like Duke's chances vs Miami as opposed to playing MD for the championship.

 

[easttexastrash]

Maryland is better in my opinion, though Miami went 2-0 vs the terps. MD has more offensive weapons, more height, . a better inside game, and a superior bench. Miami has much better guard play... better outside shooting.. and they pressure the ball alot better. Though not a great defensive team, Miami does play better defense then MD. Miami is vulnerable to a team with strength inside... like Maryland. MD is vulnerable to a team with a good backcourt.. like Miami. Ill definitely be rooting for Miami to beat MD if they play saturday.... because 1) I hate the terps, and 2) I like Duke's chances vs Miami as opposed to playing MD for the championship.

Nice overview. Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep a close eye on those games. I love this time of year!!!