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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 4, 2021 12:41:51 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2021 10:24:13 GMT -5
So, what was the damage at the end of last night?
- Ohio St 3-1 over an SEC team (expected, of course)
- the aforementioned Purdue over Dayton (Big East-esque) result
- #3 Pitt 3-1 over Penn State (thank you for the corrections about dropping a set to Towson), that's fine
- Minnesota sweeps Stanford
- Wisc sweeps Florida Gulf Coast
- Nebraska sweeps Florida State
- Illinois 3-1 over some little SEC team that only won a title in a make-up covid season that should've just been cancelled in the first place
I'll take it! Pretty objectively the best conf in volleyball.
Also gotta love SEC fans trying to claim Texas when they aren't joining until the 2025-26 sports year. 😂
Texas will be another great result for the Big XII this year. All of their results up until the switch belong to the Big XII and shall not be allowed to transfer over.
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Post by azsker on Dec 5, 2021 10:28:52 GMT -5
So, what was the damage at the end of last night? - Ohio St 3-1 over an SEC team (expected, of course) - the aforementioned Purdue over Dayton (Big East-esque) result - #3 Pitt 3-1 over Penn State (thank you for the corrections about dropping a set to Towson), that's fine - Minnesota sweeps Stanford - Wisc sweeps Florida Gulf Coast - Nebraska sweeps Florida State - Illinois 3-1 over some little SEC team that only won a title in a make-up covid season that should've just been cancelled in the first place I'll take it! Pretty objectively the best conf in volleyball. Also gotta love SEC fans trying to claim Texas when they aren't joining until the 2025-26 sports year. 😂 Texas will be another great result for the Big XII this year. All of their results up until the switch belong to the Big XII and shall not be allowed to transfer over. not too shabby for a “down year,” huh? 😉 You have to be pleased with your Gophers given they didn’t have CC. Congrats on the dominating win. |
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Post by kidsker7 on Dec 5, 2021 12:31:28 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited Who do you like in today's NFL games? |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 5, 2021 12:32:52 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited Who do you like in today's NFL games? Rude. 🤦🏾♂️ I literally couldn’t have been more wrong. What a time. |
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Post by jwvolley on Dec 5, 2021 12:42:51 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited This was a pretty strange take re: Nebraska since they haven’t been eliminated prior to the Regional final in a decade |
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Post by kidsker7 on Dec 5, 2021 12:54:32 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited This was a pretty strange take re: Nebraska since they haven’t been eliminated prior to the Regional final in a decade I can never fault someone for channeling their inner Vitas Gerulaitis. |
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Post by NFRvb on Dec 5, 2021 12:58:13 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited This was a pretty strange take re: Nebraska since they haven’t been eliminated prior to the Regional final in a decade I agree, Illinois will play them tough but I just don’t see cook going out in the sweet 16. |
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Post by oldmanvb on Dec 5, 2021 13:06:59 GMT -5
Based only on gut and their inability to finish at the close of sets I’ve felt Illini’s games against Wisc, Minnesota and Nebraska have been marked by a lack of confidence. Hopefully Ky makes them understand their capabilities.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 5, 2021 13:25:02 GMT -5
A lot of these match ups are going to be pretty interesting. I think Kentucky takes out Illinois. I’m interested how Minnesota does against Stanford without CC. I never underestimate Nebraska imploding. Pitt and penn state is the one most are watching for a B1G upset. I’m excited This was a pretty strange take re: Nebraska since they haven’t been eliminated prior to the Regional final in a decade The heart wanted what it wanted. All streaks end at some point, but this one lives on despite my so clearly wrong predictions. The fighting Illini will get the job done in Austin. Third time Lucky! |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 5, 2021 13:30:01 GMT -5
The heart wanted what it wanted. All streaks end at some point, but this one lives on despite my so clearly wrong predictions. The fighting Illini will get the job done in Austin. Third time Lucky! Oh manifesting it is fine haha god knows I do the same with Texas. I just thought the "never underestimate NE imploding" comment strange in the context of the tournament. It was more so the context of this specific season. Although, it’s been fun to watch them get better and find ways to win while shuffling things around. I’d rather someone else do the job and not have to meet them in the regional final, tbh. |
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Post by vollectator on Dec 5, 2021 13:39:24 GMT -5
This was a pretty strange take re: Nebraska since they haven’t been eliminated prior to the Regional final in a decade The heart wanted what it wanted. All streaks end at some point, but this one lives on despite my so clearly wrong predictions. The fighting Illini will get the job done in Austin. Third time Lucky! you guys have had the upper hand in recent contests. this year's Nebraska especially has proven capable of losing to decent teams. yet, you sound scared at every turn. what are your concerns given you guys compare well against anybody in the country in terms of athleticism? |
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Post by ted_heise on Dec 5, 2021 14:06:04 GMT -5
Oh manifesting it is fine haha god knows I do the same with Texas. I just thought the "never underestimate NE imploding" comment strange in the context of the tournament. It was more so the context of this specific season. Although, it’s been fun to watch them get better and find ways to win while shuffling things around. I’d rather someone else do the job and not have to meet them in the regional final, tbh. Fair. The huskers.com wrap after the FSU match noted "The Huskers' 37 trips to ans NCAA regional are the most in NCAA history," but this season has certainly shown the potential for imploding.
The rematch against the Illini should be interesting. Nebraska has swept them in both meetings this year, but I expect this match to be closer.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 5, 2021 15:39:03 GMT -5
The heart wanted what it wanted. All streaks end at some point, but this one lives on despite my so clearly wrong predictions. The fighting Illini will get the job done in Austin. Third time Lucky! you guys have had the upper hand in recent contests. this year's Nebraska especially has proven capable of losing to decent teams. yet, you sound scared at every turn. what are your concerns given you guys compare well against anybody in the country in terms of athleticism? Not scared, but cautious- they’ve also proven capable of winning games I didn’t think they would. If Texas gets past Washington, neither Nebraska nor Illinois will be easy. I just happen to be a bigger of fan of Illinois, so I hope they win the round of 16. |
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Post by gopherguy on Dec 9, 2021 22:24:23 GMT -5
So if my math is right, in the first round of the tournament, the B1G had 8 of 64 teams = 12.5%
In the second round, it was 7 of 32 = 21.875%.
For the sweet sixteen, it was 6 of 16 = 37.5%
For the elite eight, it will be 4 of 8 = 50%.
That’s a pretty good trend! B1G and ACC will each have a minimum of 1 in the final four, with Louisville facing Georgia Tech and Wisconsin facing Minnesota. B1G could also get Purdue and Nebraska/Illinois in to get the percentage up to 75%. Impressive!
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