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Post by horns1 on Nov 24, 2019 22:15:37 GMT -5
Which sub-regional is Western Kentucky likely headed for, or are they a fly-in? Or, can they host a sub-regional? I had the same questions.... They are currently at #15 in RPI according to figstats; so they seem to have decent opportunity to host... I guess if they don't host they can get sent to Lexington easily . . . |
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Post by cindra on Nov 24, 2019 22:20:48 GMT -5
Which sub-regional is Western Kentucky likely headed for, or are they a fly-in? Or, can they host a sub-regional? I had the same questions.... They are currently at #15 in RPI according to figstats; so they seem to have decent opportunity to host... Only good wins are over rice lol. Next best is ASU. It's a good RPI from a weak conference that is helped by the 2x games against another high RPI but probably overrated team. Most likely to get passed over in the t16 of RPI for sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 22:22:01 GMT -5
Which sub-regional is Western Kentucky likely headed for, or are they a fly-in? Or, can they host a sub-regional? I had the same questions.... They are currently at #15 in RPI according to figstats; so they seem to have decent opportunity to host... I hope cases like Western Kentucky is where the committee looks are more than just the RPI. Utah, PSU and Creighton are all below them on RPI, yet I would expect all three to be seeded before WKU. Their only Top 25 win is vs Rice (x2). After that their best win is ASU, (adj #51). That is not the resume for a #15 seed. Edit - beat me to it cindra |
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Post by trojansc on Nov 24, 2019 22:27:41 GMT -5
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Post by haw2991 on Nov 24, 2019 22:30:27 GMT -5
I had the same questions.... They are currently at #15 in RPI according to figstats; so they seem to have decent opportunity to host... I guess if they don't host they can get sent to Lexington easily . . . Lexington or maybe a fly into Creighton? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 22:32:26 GMT -5
Agree that you can "never say never", but I wonder what the teams directly beneath that Wichita State team looked like? Again, Utah, Penn State and Creighton all appear to be more deserving of a Top 16 than WKU. |
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Post by horns1 on Nov 24, 2019 22:38:21 GMT -5
Even though Rice beat Texas, WKU did beat Rice twice. So, I'd have to say WKU hosting over Rice is what will most likely happen if it comes down to those two conference schools competing for one of the last spots.
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Nov 24, 2019 22:40:26 GMT -5
Which sub-regional is Western Kentucky likely headed for, or are they a fly-in? Or, can they host a sub-regional? I had the same questions.... They are currently at #15 in RPI according to figstats; so they seem to have decent opportunity to host... Now #17, but virtually tied with #16 Creighton. Lexington appears to be the only driving location. |
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Post by hammer on Nov 24, 2019 22:44:47 GMT -5
Since the initial reveal (below), what has Washington done (as far as Top 10 wins)? We know from past experience that "the reveal" means nothing. I believe there has never been a "Reveal" top-10 team that did not make the top-16 seeds, but that doesn't mean a lot. We have seen where a team that was in the top-4 in the Reveal and won the rest of their matches was not seeded in the top-4 of the final bracket. The NCAA themselves has said the Reveal is just a publicity stunt. Thanks for revealing that. |
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Post by haw2991 on Nov 24, 2019 23:12:52 GMT -5
Another bracket I made for fun because I literally have nothing to do right now..... Poke holes it in
1. Baylor, Stephen F. Austin, Georgia, Alabama State
16. BYU, Utah, UCSB, Denver
8. Nebraska, Missouri, San Diego, SE Missouri State
9. Florida, UCF, Florida State, Kennesaw State
4. Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Milwaukee
13. Marquette, Purdue, Dayton, Ball State
5. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, American, Sacred Heart
12. Creighton, Louisville, Oklahoma, Samford
2. Texas, Texas State, Cal, Albany
15. Texas A&M, Rice, UCLA, Winthrop
7. Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Wright State, Northern Kentucky
10. Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington State, Fairfield
3. Stanford, Cal Poly, Illinois, Princeton
14. Penn State, Norte Dame, Towson, Howard
6. Washington, Michigan, Pepperdine, Northern Colorado
11. Hawaii, Colorado State, Southern California, New Mexico State
Deciding who gets seeded between BYU and Utah is truly a toss-up. BYU has the H2H victory and the victory against Stanford. The big red flag of course is not winning there conference. Utah has 2 T25 victories against Kentucky and Washington. They also have defeated USC (2x), UCLA (2x), Cal Poly, and Cal. In the end, I selected BYU because of the H2H but I have no arguments if the committee decided to sent BYU to Utah.
I just could not seed Western Kentucky because there only quality wins are Rice (2x), Northern Kentucky (T50), Arizona State, and Ohio State.
Teams on the Bubble I left Out (RPI from Figstats): South Carolina (41), VCU (48) , Green Bay (46), Arizona State (51), Coastal Carolina (52),
Georgia Tech (56), St. John's and Villanova in particular could make some noise this upcoming week.
I have three Horizon teams making the tournament; travel being a key factor. I also selected Pepperdine to be one of the last in the tournament because they have a T25 win against USD..... However, that win is definitely not set in stone and may fluctuate back to T26-50.
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Post by horns1 on Nov 24, 2019 23:17:43 GMT -5
Another bracket I made for fun because I literally have nothing to do right now..... Poke holes it in 1. Baylor, Stephen F. Austin, Georgia, Alabama State 16. BYU, Utah, UCSB, Denver 8. Nebraska, Missouri, San Diego, SE Missouri State 9. Florida, UCF, Florida State, Kennesaw State 4. Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Milwaukee 13. Marquette, Purdue, Dayton, Ball State 5. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, American, Sacred Heart 12. Creighton, Louisville, Oklahoma, Samford 2. Texas, Texas State, Cal, Albany 15. Texas A&M, Rice, UCLA, Winthrop 7. Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Wright State, Northern Kentucky 10. Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington State, Fairfield 3. Stanford, Cal Poly, Illinois, Princeton 14. Penn State, Norte Dame, Towson, Howard 6. Washington, Michigan, Pepperdine, Northern Colorado 11. Hawaii, USC, Colorado State, New Mexico State
Deciding who gets seeded between BYU and Utah is a truly a toss-up. BYU has the H2H victory and the victory against Stanford. The big red flag of course is not winning there conference. Utah has 2 T25 victories against Kentucky and Washington. They also have defeated USC (2x), UCLA (2x), Cal Poly, and Cal. In the end, I selected BYU because of the H2H but I have no arguments if the committee decided to sent BYU to Utah. I just could not seed Western Kentucky because there only quality wins are Rice (2x), Northern Kentucky (T50), Arizona State, and Ohio State. Teams on the Bubble I left Out (RPI from Figstats): South Carolina (41), VCU (48) , Milwaukee (50), Arizona State (51), Coastal Carolina (52), Georgia Tech (56), St. John's and Villanova in particular could make some noise this upcoming week. I have three Horizon teams making the tournament; travel being a key factor. I also selected Pepperdine to be one of the last in the tournament because they have a T25 win against USD..... However, that win is definitely not set in stone and may fluctuate back to T26-50. I can work with that.
Oklahoma is within driving distance of Texas A&M; so, don't think they need to be flown to Pittsburgh.
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Post by haw2991 on Nov 24, 2019 23:18:36 GMT -5
Another bracket I made for fun because I literally have nothing to do right now..... Poke holes it in 1. Baylor, Stephen F. Austin, Georgia, Alabama State 16. BYU, Utah, UCSB, Denver 8. Nebraska, Missouri, San Diego, SE Missouri State 9. Florida, UCF, Florida State, Kennesaw State 4. Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Milwaukee 13. Marquette, Purdue, Dayton, Ball State 5. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, American, Sacred Heart 12. Creighton, Louisville, Oklahoma, Samford 2. Texas, Texas State, Cal, Albany 15. Texas A&M, Rice, UCLA, Winthrop 7. Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Wright State, Northern Kentucky 10. Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington State, Fairfield 3. Stanford, Cal Poly, Illinois, Princeton 14. Penn State, Norte Dame, Towson, Howard 6. Washington, Michigan, Pepperdine, Northern Colorado 11. Hawaii, USC, Colorado State, New Mexico State
Deciding who gets seeded between BYU and Utah is a truly a toss-up. BYU has the H2H victory and the victory against Stanford. The big red flag of course is not winning there conference. Utah has 2 T25 victories against Kentucky and Washington. They also have defeated USC (2x), UCLA (2x), Cal Poly, and Cal. In the end, I selected BYU because of the H2H but I have no arguments if the committee decided to sent BYU to Utah. I just could not seed Western Kentucky because there only quality wins are Rice (2x), Northern Kentucky (T50), Arizona State, and Ohio State. Teams on the Bubble I left Out (RPI from Figstats): South Carolina (41), VCU (48) , Milwaukee (50), Arizona State (51), Coastal Carolina (52), Georgia Tech (56), St. John's and Villanova in particular could make some noise this upcoming week. I have three Horizon teams making the tournament; travel being a key factor. I also selected Pepperdine to be one of the last in the tournament because they have a T25 win against USD..... However, that win is definitely not set in stone and may fluctuate back to T26-50. I can work with that.
Oklahoma is within driving distance of Texas A&M; so, don't think they need to be flown to Pittsburgh.
I have Oklahoma going to Creighton. |
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Post by horns1 on Nov 24, 2019 23:21:07 GMT -5
I can work with that.
Oklahoma is within driving distance of Texas A&M; so, don't think they need to be flown to Pittsburgh.
I have Oklahoma going to Creighton. I should really use my reading glasses for this!  |
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Post by midnightblue on Nov 24, 2019 23:27:42 GMT -5
Another bracket I made for fun because I literally have nothing to do right now..... Poke holes it in 1. Baylor, Stephen F. Austin, Georgia, Alabama State 16. BYU, Utah, UCSB, Denver 8. Nebraska, Missouri, San Diego, SE Missouri State 9. Florida, UCF, Florida State, Kennesaw State 4. Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Milwaukee 13. Marquette, Purdue, Dayton, Ball State 5. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, American, Sacred Heart 12. Creighton, Louisville, Oklahoma, Samford 2. Texas, Texas State, Cal, Albany 15. Texas A&M, Rice, UCLA, Winthrop 7. Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Wright State, Northern Kentucky 10. Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington State, Fairfield 3. Stanford, Cal Poly, Illinois, Princeton 14. Penn State, Norte Dame, Towson, Howard 6. Washington, Michigan, Pepperdine, Northern Colorado 11. Hawaii, USC, Colorado State, New Mexico State
Deciding who gets seeded between BYU and Utah is truly a toss-up. BYU has the H2H victory and the victory against Stanford. The big red flag of course is not winning there conference. Utah has 2 T25 victories against Kentucky and Washington. They also have defeated USC (2x), UCLA (2x), Cal Poly, and Cal. In the end, I selected BYU because of the H2H but I have no arguments if the committee decided to sent BYU to Utah. I just could not seed Western Kentucky because there only quality wins are Rice (2x), Northern Kentucky (T50), Arizona State, and Ohio State. Teams on the Bubble I left Out (RPI from Figstats): South Carolina (41), VCU (48) , Green Bay (46), Arizona State (51), Coastal Carolina (52), Georgia Tech (56), St. John's and Villanova in particular could make some noise this upcoming week. I have three Horizon teams making the tournament; travel being a key factor. I also selected Pepperdine to be one of the last in the tournament because they have a T25 win against USD..... However, that win is definitely not set in stone and may fluctuate back to T26-50. Stanford PSU Washington in Palo Alto 2 years in a row would be boring. |
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Nov 24, 2019 23:29:20 GMT -5
Another bracket I made for fun because I literally have nothing to do right now..... Poke holes it in 1. Baylor, Stephen F. Austin, Georgia, Alabama State 16. BYU, Utah, UCSB, Denver 8. Nebraska, Missouri, San Diego, SE Missouri State 9. Florida, UCF, Florida State, Kennesaw State 4. Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Milwaukee 13. Marquette, Purdue, Dayton, Ball State 5. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, American, Sacred Heart 12. Creighton, Louisville, Oklahoma, Samford 2. Texas, Texas State, Cal, Albany 15. Texas A&M, Rice, UCLA, Winthrop 7. Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Wright State, Northern Kentucky 10. Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington State, Fairfield 3. Stanford, Cal Poly, Illinois, Princeton 14. Penn State, Norte Dame, Towson, Howard 6. Washington, Michigan, Pepperdine, Northern Colorado 11. Hawaii, USC, Colorado State, New Mexico State
Deciding who gets seeded between BYU and Utah is truly a toss-up. BYU has the H2H victory and the victory against Stanford. The big red flag of course is not winning there conference. Utah has 2 T25 victories against Kentucky and Washington. They also have defeated USC (2x), UCLA (2x), Cal Poly, and Cal. In the end, I selected BYU because of the H2H but I have no arguments if the committee decided to sent BYU to Utah. I just could not seed Western Kentucky because there only quality wins are Rice (2x), Northern Kentucky (T50), Arizona State, and Ohio State. Teams on the Bubble I left Out (RPI from Figstats): South Carolina (41), VCU (48) , Green Bay (46), Arizona State (51), Coastal Carolina (52), Georgia Tech (56), St. John's and Villanova in particular could make some noise this upcoming week. I have three Horizon teams making the tournament; travel being a key factor. I also selected Pepperdine to be one of the last in the tournament because they have a T25 win against USD..... However, that win is definitely not set in stone and may fluctuate back to T26-50. I might leave Milwaukee out as well since their only top 50 wins are conference foes. Alabama State is a drive in to Florida. |
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