NCAA WBB Tournament Selection Show - Mon. Mar. 14

[cockhrnleghrn]

Can SC slow down Ohio State? Could be interesting. SC wants to score 50. OSU wants to score 100.

We already beat the Buckeyes once this season; same with Arizona State.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Initial thoughts::

Jennifer Azzi has to go up against her former coach at Stanford. I noticed and like that. Interesting.

Not sure why the committee wants rematches. Hasn't South Carolina already played Syracuse and ASU?? I dislike rematches so early.

South Florida??? Really?? In UCONNs bracket?? WTH! I totally agree.

ND has the toughest bracket IMO. It is tough, but I expect them to advance.

UCLA is a dangerous 3 seed! Maybe. I think they would struggle with USF on a neutral floor.

Marlyand is a dangerous 2 seed!! Yeah, they shoot the ball very well and have learned to defend.

Can't wait for the games to start!!

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Initial thoughts::

Jennifer Azzi has to go up against her former coach at Standord.

Not sure why the committee wants rematches. Hasn't South Carolina already played Syracuse and ASU??

South Florida??? Really?? In UCONNs bracket??

ND has the toughest bracket IMO.

UCLA is a dangerous 3 seed!

Marlyand is a dangerous 2 seed!!

Can't wait for the games to start!!

USC has played Arizona State and Ohio State; we knocked Syracuse out of the tourney last year by 29.

 

[MilfordHusky]

If South Carolina had gotten the Lexington Regional we would have had almost as many fans there as Kentucky. Sioux Falls? I am pricing airfare into MSP. I can't imagine flying from Columbia to SF.

I think you guys got screwed on the location, but got the easiest draw.

 

[Blue Huskie]

We already beat the Buckeyes once this season; same with Arizona State.

Well you beat OSU by 8 at your place so that may be an interesting rematch if it comes to pass. And ASU by only 2 on a neutral Court but ASU has dropped off.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I think you guys got screwed on the location, but got the easiest draw.

Our fans got screwed; our MBB team got screwed by the NCAA yesterday and our fans by the NCAA today. Nonetheless, I'm finding a way to Sioux Falls.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Our fans got screwed; our MBB team got screwed by the NCAA yesterday and our fans by the NCAA today. Nonetheless, I'm finding a way to Sioux Falls.

Have fun! Take some extra time and see the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore.

UConn has gotten screwed by the power conferences repeatedly.

 

[easttexastrash]

Unless they beat ND

And unless UCONN beats Baylor.

 

[JavaMan]

NCAA Bracket is up HERE

Charlie Creme's Bracketology is HERE

 

[ochoopsfan]

From LVNation: Thank God we didn't get dropped into Bridgeport.

A big plus for Lady Vol fans is that there are 8 Cracker Barrel Restaurants within 50 miles of Tempe.

 

[MilfordHusky]

We already beat the Buckeyes once this season; same with Arizona State.

It was a close game.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Wouldn't be surprised if UConn met either UCLA or South Florida for the right to go the Final Four.

 

[bags27]

I think ND got kinda robbed. Toughest bracket by far IMHO.

Robbed...or best battle testing?

 

[HoopsFan21]

Have fun! Take some extra time and see the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore.

UConn has gotten screwed by the power conferences repeatedly.

This x1000. I can't wait for the next round of conference realignment to hear what excuse is used this time for why UConn can't be included. Our luck would have it such that we'd finally get into a P5, and the next day Mark Emmert would crush us with sanctions because only 99% of our players graduated.

 

[EricSD]

This x1000. I can't wait for the next round of conference realignment to hear what excuse is used this time for why UConn can't be included. Our luck would have it such that we'd finally get into a P5, and the next day Mark Emmert would crush us with sanctions because only 99% of our players graduated.

FWIW I tend to disagree that we were screwed. We made our own bed by hiring Pasqualoni who set the program back at least 5-7 years. We never joined whatever that academic thing is that the schools in the big 10 are a part of. And our Senator from CT was the lead in a lawsuit filed against the ACC and BCU or whoever back in the day. If not for that disastrous decision, we'd probably be in the ACC right now.

 

[pacific 44]

If the top seeds win out in Uconn's bracket,this is their outcome/path to the final four:
1st game=The only smokin'hot morris will be Philip-Robert,not so much.
Game 2=No Hall pass for the Seton people
Game 3=Michigan State will be so pooped trying to keep up with Uconn's speed they will be known as the frtn' Sprtn's.
Game 4=The only hookin'will be done by Stewie vs.the Texas shorthorns.See you in Indy where only the sleddogs are as fast as the cars.

 

[HoopsFan21]

FWIW I tend to disagree that we were screwed. We made our own bed by hiring Pasqualoni who set the program back at least 5-7 years. We never joined whatever that academic thing is that the schools in the big 10 are a part of. And our Senator from CT was the lead in a lawsuit filed against the ACC and BCU or whoever back in the day. If not for that disastrous decision, we'd probably be in the ACC right now.

You can't join the AAU. That's the fun part of that whole thing. You have to be invited in, and guess who gets to do the inviting? The same schools that don't want us in their athletic conferences.

 

[HGN]

No MD for us!

And I am glad the way they have been playing.

 

[SCGamecock]

Robert Morris player

they may as well leave the bus running...

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

It was a close game.

The ASU game was close; OSU, sort of close. We play tons of close games, though.

 

[Vowelguy]

If South Carolina had gotten the Lexington Regional we would have had almost as many fans there as Kentucky. Sioux Falls? I am pricing airfare into MSP. I can't imagine flying from Columbia to SF.

Try Omaha too.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Try Omaha too.

Yes, thanks, it's on the list of possibilities. I'm just superstitious enough not to make reservations until we win 2 games this weekend.

 

[j66kicker]

Our fans got screwed; our MBB team got screwed by the NCAA yesterday and our fans by the NCAA today. Nonetheless, I'm finding a way to Sioux Falls.

In addition to MSP, check flights to Omaha (OMA) - 2 hour drive. Allegiant Air flies into SF - small independent, might not be listed on Expedia, etc. I think United goes to SF too.

 

[j66kicker]

Have fun! Take some extra time and see the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore.

UConn has gotten screwed by the power conferences repeatedly.

Haha - Mt Rushmore is over by Rapid City - clear over on the other side of the state. However it might be worth the trip to see it before they change it to Taurasi, Moore, Steart and Bird

And unless UCONN beats Baylor.

Touché - should be a hell of a game!

 

[SCGamecock]

I think you guys got screwed on the location, but got the easiest draw.

Exactly, which is why I'm not too upset about the bracket. Sure.. being sent to Sioux Falls sucks.. but the NCAA gifted us with a relatively "easy" region. I can work with that. Ohio State will be tough. Arizona State will present challenges but SC should take care of them. Syracuse is interesting.. we played them last year but they are much better this year.

Last year, SC was the 3 seed and ND was the 2 seed.. SC was sent to the closer regional while ND was sent down south.. This year, the reverse happened. Can't complain.

Also, I'm not sure why so many people on this board are peeved Maryland didn't get sent to SC's regional. Is it really fair to put the best (by far) 2 seed in the overall 2 seed's regional? Maryland should've been in Baylor's regional IMO.

Last but not least.. Just judging by the post from Notre Dame fans here and on the ND board... the only reason they wanted the 2-seed was because they thought the 2-seed was "attached" to Lexington. Well the committee proved the contrary, they gave you Lexington but allowed you to keep your seed. That's a heck of a gift from the committee.

A few days ago, a poster here asked whether we'd rather have a tougher but closer regional or a farther but easier regional. I said farther but easier.. committee must have been paying attention. The Lexington region is no joke and they better hope Kentucky gets snuffed out early because if not it's going to be very hard to beat them in a sold out Rupp Arena.. and Kentucky fans WILL show up for that one. Bottom line, be careful what you wish for.

 

[Plebe]

And NC States is out, too? Favoritism much?
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NC State had no wins over the tournament field. Best wins were Duke and Villanova, neither of which made it.

 

[Carnac]

Are they in a pub? Really celebrating?

Yes, and everyone had their drinks under the table. [belch]

 

[Vowelguy]

Top RPI to not make it: UTEP (37).
Lowest at-large to make it: Purdue (66) and Auburn (57)

Lowest at-large seeds:
#11 Princeton
#11 Purdue
#10 Mizzou
#10 Green Bay
#10 St Bonaventure

 

[Nuyoika]

Exactly, which is why I'm not too upset about the bracket. Sure.. being sent to Sioux Falls sucks.. but the NCAA gifted us with a relatively "easy" region. I can work with that. Ohio State will be tough. Arizona State will present challenges but SC should take care of them. Syracuse is interesting.. we played them last year but they are much better this year.

Last year, SC was the 3 seed and ND was the 2 seed.. SC was sent to the closer regional while ND was sent down south.. This year, the reverse happened. Can't complain.

Also, I'm not sure why so many people on this board are peeved Maryland didn't get sent to SC's regional. Is it really fair to put the best (by far) 2 seed in the overall 2 seed's regional? Maryland should've been in Baylor's regional IMO.

Last but not least.. Just judging by the post from Notre Dame fans here and on the ND board... the only reason they wanted the 2-seed was because they thought the 2-seed was "attached" to Lexington. Well the committee proved the contrary, they gave you Lexington but allowed you to keep your seed. That's a heck of a gift from the committee.

A few days ago, a poster here asked whether we'd rather have a tougher but closer regional or a farther but easier regional. I said farther but easier.. committee must have been paying attention. The Lexington region is no joke and they better hope Kentucky gets snuffed out early because if not it's going to be very hard to beat them in a sold out Rupp Arena.. and Kentucky fans WILL show up for that one. Bottom line, be careful what you wish for.

Maryland should be playing Baylor. That would be the most honest bracket if the committee were being honest but since that's not the name of the game I just felt a SCar vs Maryland game would be the most entertaining of the 1 vs 2 match ups. Also, Mitchell will NEVER out coach Muffet. Kentucky is not a problem for ND.

 

[Plebe]

Maryland should be playing Baylor. That would be the most honest bracket if the committee were being honest but since that's not the name of the game I just felt a SCar vs Maryland game would be the most entertaining of the 1 vs 2 match ups. Also, Mitchell will NEVER out coach Muffet. Kentucky is not a problem for ND.

I think Maryland-Notre Dame will be quite entertaining.