Her Q1 record isn't technically better than UCLA's. 13-2 is a better percentage than 16-3. They were bound to look at other factors. The decision really could have gone either way. It was a very close call.Dawn has a valid point pointing to her Q1 record. Like Pat Summitt (and Geno), she will "play anyone, anytime, anywhere". Compared to LSU's OOC conference schedule Dawn's is tremendous.
Holly specifically asked the committee chair about this decision between UCLA and SC for overall #1, and she said the criteria that carried the day for UCLA were “head-to-head” and “competitive in losses” and she specifically mentioned the 29-point loss to UConn.No idea if it matters, but maybe the committee used head-to-head as the final decision criteria? Or has the "committee" already explained their rationale?
Juju/Kiki are a tougher matchup than Booker/Jones would’ve been IMO. If Iriafen has a big night and Juju’s shot is falling, USC becomes very difficult to beat. They’re far more than a 1 woman teamDisagree. Strongly. We got a gift with USC. Just have to double one player like UCLA did in their last matchup. In spite of the hype this is not a Paige/Juju faceoff. We are a complete team with 3 stars, they are a one wo(man) show. Sarah can handle Kiki so they have no one to put up against Azzi. And our defense is so much better now that that first game. I'm lovin this matchup.
Yes, but before we all think that a team’s Q1 record is the sole criteria for seeding, keep in mind that “head to head” is also a critical factor. SC lost head to head against UCLA, the team seeded ahead of them. Dawn ignored that fact. In addition, Dawn did not mention the bad loss at home to the Huskies just a few weeks back, which is also part of the seeding criteria.Dawn has a valid point pointing to her Q1 record. Like Pat Summitt (and Geno), she will "play anyone, anytime, anywhere". Compared to LSU's OOC conference schedule Dawn's is tremendous.
I thought the same thing. Where was everyone?That TN picture was sad. Should have declined the TV
UConn has a choice against USC- either double-up on JuJu to try limiting her scoring, or take chance with regular switching man-to-man and limiting rest of team. I think they should just play their regular switching defense. Hopefully, UConn’s offense will be shooting well & they will get their revenge against USC.Juju/Kiki are a tougher matchup than Booker/Jones would’ve been IMO. If Iriafen has a big night and Juju’s shot is falling, USC becomes very difficult to beat. They’re far more than a 1 woman team
I have Creighton upsetting Texas... they're scary if you don't know them well.I think Richmond getting a better seed than Creighton is a really strange decision by the committee.
They were rewarded by getting the most difficult path to the championship.UCLA as overall #1. Deserved.
That would be something. I personally don't think Creighton is that good and Texas will put them away quickly.I have Creighton upsetting Texas... they're scary if you don't know them well.
That was my thought until I saw their bracket compared to UCLA. Now I am betting UCLA and USC will both be home by the FF.I think TX is a soft #1. They are my #1 least likely to make the final 4, by far.
Duke was gifted a #2 seed, how is that "fixed"? They don't have to face the top seed UCLA until the FF if they reach it. If you want to win it all you need to beat everyone. I don't understand?Fixed.
They beat SC by 30 so I would say that was a good matchup, if they play ND again it won't be close and USC is extremely beatable. UCLA is the one team they don't match up very good with but that works both ways and UConn has more talent across the board so I think those are all good for UConn. The one team I though I would bet big money on would be UConn beating Texas. To me Texas is the one team that really didn't deserve a 1 seed yet they were 3 overall.I think we match up best with USC out of the 1 seeds.
Well Geno usually says he doesn't care where they get sent. I haven't listened to him this year yet, but I'd be surprised if he has a different take this year. I'm with him, but mostly because I'm not smart enough to know better.Are we no longer talking about the bracket?
It is clear the SEC is the media darling. I hope they end up with ZERO in the FF.
@triaddukefan meant he’d “fixed” his earlier post. And by the way, my crystal ball has Duke going to the final four this time. And no, @triaddukefan has not sent me any care packages… yet. My crystal ball just likes the look of the team Kara has put together this season.Duke was gifted a #2 seed, how is that "fixed"? They don't have to face the top seed UCLA until the FF if they reach it. If you want to win it all you need to beat everyone. I don't understand?
Just watched Geno’s post selection show discussion with the press and he said exactly what he’s said for many years. “We go where they tell us to go and we play whoever they tell us to play.”Well Geno usually says he doesn't care where they get sent. I haven't listened to him this year yet, but I'd be surprised if he has a different take this year. I'm with him, but mostly because I'm not smart enough to know better.
And this is Geno’s motivational strategy. Instead of pretending UConn has been disrespected, he simply reminds his team that he expects them to be ready for anyone anywhere. It’s the same message he sends them all season long. Personally I prefer the blunt honesty of Geno’s motivational speeches.Just watched Geno’s post selection show discussion with the press and he said exactly what he’s said for many years. “We go where they tell us to go and we play whoever they tell us to play.”
ain't about paige v. juju (if the teams meet). u know better.Two possible story lines: Paige thwarts Juju a second time -- or -- Juju gets revenge for last year's defeat.
It’s a much tougher path to the Final Four than it would’ve been if they were a 3 seed in Texas’s bracketDuke was gifted a #2 seed, how is that "fixed"? They don't have to face the top seed UCLA until the FF if they reach it. If you want to win it all you need to beat everyone. I don't understand?
Texas been on an off streak for a while. Barely won against an injured LSU which was missing 2 key players.That would be something. I personally don't think Creighton is that good and Texas will put them away quickly.
Texas been on an off streak for a while. Barely won against an injured LSU which was missing 2 key players.
But I also just needed an upset in my bracket so...