NCAA wants that Final Four streak bustedThat’s tough for both UConn and SC, I’m sure they don’t want to see us and we sure don’t want to see them that early.
*If this holds and if they both make it to that round.
Stanford and NC State should be pleased if this holds.
Just as likely (probably likelier) that Texas and/or Maryland can leapfrog UConn if they pick up quality wins in their conference tournaments.With ISU getting thumped, they will not look as good as Texas, which will put some pressure to move them to a 3. And if Maryland can knock out Michigan, uconn can move up.
UCONN will end up being a 2 seed. Iowa St getting embarrassed at home right now, down near 20 points to Baylor. They will drop.
First things first (for UConn fans). Move up and out of the 8/9 seed to avoid being in South Carolina's region in Greensboro. That's the main thing keeping them out of Bridgeport, IMO.I still say when the smoke clears UConn will be a 2 in Bridgeport
First things first (for UConn fans). Move up and out of the 8/9 seed to avoid being in South Carolina's region in Greensboro. That's the main thing keeping them out of Bridgeport, IMO.
Considering Iowa State now has 4 losses to Texas by 18 and 25 points, and to Baylor by 26 and 20+ points, the likelihood they beat both those teams on consecutive days in the Big 12 tourney in Kansas City in a couple of weeks is slim (unless they get OU in the semi-finals instead of Texas).I'm skeptical a team is going to fall 3 spots just because it lost to a top 5 team, considering it is 1 of 29 games.
Baylor was always a pretty strong team coming into this year, granted the depth is extremely thin which leaves not much room for error but its a talented, senior heavy team led by Smith. Kim gave Baylor a nice little present before leaving adding Jordan Lewis before taking the LSU job. They haven't played to their capabilities until recently thoughI saw Baylor v. Michigan at Mohegan Sun and came away unimpressed with both. Baylor looks much better tonight. I haven't seen Iowa State before tonight, and they sure don't look like a 2 seed.
I'd rather not have to try and beat Stanford a second time this season. While we've done well against the Cardinal in regular season games, not so much in the post-season.I will say, seeing your Longhorns paired with us in Spokane at the moment was my biggest concern. Never fun having to match up with you guys.
from the men's standpoint I'm told the losses don't matter and how by how much doesn't matter either. Quad 1 wins are the most important factor for the committee, that's why Uconn is where they are. Their best quad 1 win is Tenn. Had they won vs Louisville or at Oregon or even Gtech they would be a 2 seed, but when 4 of your 5 toughest matchups you lose they won't get a pass.Considering Iowa State now has 4 losses to Texas by 18 and 25 points, and to Baylor by 26 and 20+ points, the likelihood they beat both those teams on consecutive days in the Big 12 tourney in Kansas City in a couple of weeks is slim (unless they get OU in the semi-finals instead of Texas).
So, I can see UConn moving up ahead of ISU if the above plays out.
I'd rather not have to try and beat Stanford a second time this season. While we've done well against the Cardinal in regular season games, not so much in the post-season.
I agree. I think they are just setting it up for UConn to win itself to a 2 seed by pulverizing BE opponents....Not only is UConn a #3 seed (the top #3 seed, it should be noted), but the committee agreed with Charlie Creme that it should be in Greensboro rather than Bridgeport.
I still think that will change in the final seedings unless UConn should lose in the Big East tournament (quite unlikely). UConn isn't far away from a #2 seed, and certainly by the recent eye test, it looks better than current #2 seeds Michigan and Iowa State (at least).
Crème says no.UCONN will end up being a 2 seed. Iowa St getting embarrassed at home right now, down near 20 points to Baylor. They will drop.
Actually, Charlie says not quite. He says Baylor inches up, closing the gap against Louisville. He says Iowa State is still a 2, but vulnerable. He said an impressive BET could vault the Huskies.Crème says no.
Which puts us in Spokane against Stanford.The eighth seed will put them against SC anyways, they need to be 7 at least.
Crème says no.
I am stunned how Charlie could with a straight face not have UCONN jump Iowa State. I e.
There's a tendency to overreact to the latest result. This game was only about 3% of the season. Yes it was a blowout, but it wasn't like they lost to a bad team. Iowa State isn't going to drop 3 spots just based on this one game.I am stunned how Charlie could with a straight face not have UCONN jump Iowa State. I think it laughable to have Iowa State ahead of UCONN, and to have UCONN and SC in same region. . . But whatever. SC is getting burned if this happens regardless of future outcome.