Upset picks

[Luckyhusky81]

I find it odd how many writers are picking us for an upset. 5 of 6 USA Today writers chose us for an upset. I feel like if anything this year we have dominated the teams we are supposed to and had some grind it out games against tough teams who can match us physically. I watched a nmsu game yesterday and their athletes don't seem overwhelming (small sample size). Their star guard does hit some crazy shots but isn't super athletic (I watched his 41 point game for reference). He kinda reminds me of Rhodes with better driving ability.
We definitely have scoring droughts but I feel like our consistent effort and defense make us relatively upset proof compared to others. Who knows .

 

[Leebo]

It was trendy to pick against us in 2011 and 2014 as well. Who cares.

 

[NotADime89]

I wouldn't worry much about 5 guys who probably haven't watched 1 UConn hoops game all year pick us to get upset...Aside from the Rothstein and Fanta type guys, these writers probably watch 2-3 top 10 team games a week and that's it . Doubt they could even name 4 players on our team

 

[ucp990411]

Excellent bulletin board material

 

[Luckyhusky81]

Solid points- I explicitly remember them picking against us after every win in 2014. Granted St Joes wasn't a dominating start to that run lol

 

[AZHuskiePop]

The way an old time coach would prepare for any team . Is convince them our opponents are a vintage Wooden UCLA team.
However if we do A. B C we will beat
them. The prognosticators help play into the narrative.
If you listened to pre game pressers in 2014 . The questions seems like they were lambs going to slaughter.. That team was probably the angriest team ever , Primarily at the NCAA ,but also the disrespect from the press help feed that anger. No one is harder to beat than good players on a mission.

 

[J187Money]

There is always a 12/5 upset. Have to have something to write about.

 

[husky429]

There's always a 12/5 upset, and we were an upset last year. It's not a bad call to make if you're just looking at the team on paper.

 

[bendm]

and jay bilas has us making the sweet 16. you can throw all the talking heads' predictions out the window.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

USA Today writers

Well theres your problem

 

[Luckyhusky81]

So happy game is in the evening so I can actually watch! My 8 month old is about to get lots of screen time if we keep winning

 

[Greedo]

They just have to pick a 5/12 upset, it's what everyone wants to see... "What will the 5/12 upset be this year!?" I don't think there is an obvious pick this year for that upset. It is what it is, and most of these writers probably know little to nothing about either team.

 

[navery12]

Wouldn't read too much into it. The same guy who picked New Mexico State also listed UConn as one of the sleepers to make a run. They're just pushing a ton of content

 

[methodology]

There's always a 12/5 upset, and we were an upset last year. It's not a bad call to make if you're just looking at the team on paper.

Since 1985 the record is 93-51

There’s been five 12/5 upsets since 2017 and 3 of those upsets happened in 2019 with Auburn being the only one to escape surviving a missed shot at the buzzer to beat New Mexico st 78-77

There’s not always a 12/5 upset but it’s a sexy storyline

 

[August_West]

I find it odd how many writers are picking us for an upset. 5 of 6 USA Today writers chose us for an upset. I feel like if anything this year we have dominated the teams we are supposed to and had some grind it out games against tough teams who can match us physically. I watched a nmsu game yesterday and their athletes don't seem overwhelming (small sample size). Their star guard does hit some crazy shots but isn't super athletic (I watched his 41 point game for reference). He kinda reminds me of Rhodes with better driving ability.
We definitely have scoring droughts but I feel like our consistent effort and defense make us relatively upset proof compared to others. Who knows .

Good mojo

 

[UConNick]

Tbh I see more potential on the 13/4 line. Besides the obvious if troll-ish SD State over PC trend, I also think Chattanooga and Vermont could be quite competitive in their games.

 

[Austin316]

Not an really an upset in my opinion but I can see 11 seed Rutgers finally winning a game then take down 6 seed Alabama.

8 UNC or 9 Marquette could beat Baylor if they play well.

10 seed Davidson can make noise again if they get past MSU and play Puke.

 

[Shamon30]

I remember when UConn played Chattanooga in the 1995 tournament, the guy announcing foul calls and such sounded like he was going to fall asleep. He sounded particularly tired whenever he would say, "number 44, John Oliver."

 

[Drumguy]

Actually in the bracketology show all the talking heads had no 5-12 upsets this year. They did like all the 11s to upset the 6's which was interesting.
Also why does Rece Davis call us the "Conn"? It always sounds stupid and he's been doing it as long as I can remember.

 

[huskymedic]

I want Vermont to knock off Arkansas just so Mussleman can whine more:

 

[Dibbie]

I took UCONN as my day 1 survivor pool pick. I did well last year, so a W is in the bag.

 

[husky429]

I want Vermont to knock off Arkansas just so Mussleman can whine more:

I am taking Vermont over Arkansas on all my brackets this time around.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I want Vermont to knock off Arkansas just so Mussleman can whine more:

How the hell many Vermont fans does he think will be in Buffalo?

 

[Chonky]

I want Vermont to knock off Arkansas just so Mussleman can whine more:

He’s not wrong.

My first worry when i saw the region was Arkansas playing with a chip on their shoulder. They are the highest seed there and potentially have to play two Northeast teams in New York.

 

[methodology]

He’s not wrong.

My first worry when i saw the region was Arkansas playing with a chip on their shoulder. They are the highest seed there and potentially have to play two Northeast teams in New York.

Musselman a very good coach too