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Post by maigrey on Nov 27, 2023 6:55:07 GMT -5
After sitting on this bracket for a few hours in a row, I’m ready to make my bold prediction. Kentucky makes it to the final four. Team Chaos in the house 🤣❤️ |
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Post by maigrey on Nov 27, 2023 6:56:01 GMT -5
I've only read the past couple of pages ... people are actually saying that Kansas State should have gotten in over Minnesota? K-State had eight losses to teams ranked 26 or lower while Minnesota had two. In what world does K-State deserve the nod over Minnesota? You can't lose to so many not-as-good teams and feel you deserve to be in. Conversely, Minnesota's losses were almost all to really good teams (i.e. top-25 teams). I mean, there's a reason Minnesota's RPI is a *lot* better than Kansas State's. Minnesota's profile is not bad. Not when you're simply considering if they should get into the field. No, k-state instead of Stephen f Austin (SFA) |
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Post by savannahbadger on Nov 27, 2023 7:11:17 GMT -5
Why is Tamas mad, Illinois was nowhere near being in the mix. Better yet, who is Chris Tamas? I’ll do you one better… why is Chris Tamas? |
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Post by rainyvolleyball on Nov 27, 2023 7:11:25 GMT -5
No, k-state instead of Stephen f Austin (SFA) Oh, okay. Well, I also think that SFA should have gotten in over K-State. I said this elsewhere, but, simply put, yes, they had a weak strength of schedule, but their win-loss record was (just) strong enough to overcome that. |
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Post by tomclen on Nov 27, 2023 7:14:58 GMT -5
When you wanted cupcakes for your big event, but your friends got you sheet cake:  |
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Post by hipsterfilth on Nov 27, 2023 7:52:49 GMT -5
No, k-state instead of Stephen f Austin (SFA) Oh, okay. Well, I also think that SFA should have gotten in over K-State. I said this elsewhere, but, simply put, yes, they had a weak strength of schedule, but their win-loss record was (just) strong enough to overcome that. okay well the citadel is 28-3. The entire point of RPI/KPI, strength of schedule, etc is so that you can’t look at a team that is 29-4, played absolutely no one, and makes the tournament anyway. The chair saying “Well it’s hard to win, they have 29 wins” flies completely in the face of the entire reason we have a selection committee to begin with. |
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Post by rainyvolleyball on Nov 27, 2023 8:01:07 GMT -5
okay well the citadel is 28-3. The entire point of RPI/KPI, strength of schedule, etc is so that you can’t look at a team that is 29-4, played absolutely no one, and makes the tournament anyway. The chair saying “Well it’s hard to win, they have 29 wins” flies completely in the face of the entire reason we have a selection committee to begin with. The strengths of schedule aren't comparable. The Citadel's entire schedule except for two matches was versus teams 150 or below. SFA had 15 matches against top 150 teams. |
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Post by kubricks on Nov 27, 2023 8:57:55 GMT -5
When you wanted cupcakes for your big event, but your friends got you sheet cake: Penn State Cupcakes: Yale Kansas Biggest Cupcake of them all WISCONSIN Attachments:
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Post by hipsterfilth on Nov 27, 2023 9:10:22 GMT -5
okay well the citadel is 28-3. The entire point of RPI/KPI, strength of schedule, etc is so that you can’t look at a team that is 29-4, played absolutely no one, and makes the tournament anyway. The chair saying “Well it’s hard to win, they have 29 wins” flies completely in the face of the entire reason we have a selection committee to begin with. The strengths of schedule aren't comparable.  Take a look at K-State's schedule. |
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Post by rainyvolleyball on Nov 27, 2023 9:14:43 GMT -5
The strengths of schedule aren't comparable. Take a look at K-State's schedule. Take a look at K-State's record.
Both elements need to be looked at, the win-loss record and the strength of schedule. I just mentioned the strength of schedule for SFA vs. The Citadel since their records were so similar.
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Post by skolgophers on Nov 27, 2023 9:14:54 GMT -5
A lot of MN haters, but I have also seen many posters saying they don’t want MN in their regional??? I guess I’m a little confused. I dont see how im being a hater? K-State and Minnesota had similar profiles. K-State was 3-3 vs top 25, Minnesota was 1-10. K State was 6-6 vs the top 50, Minnesota was 3-10. Both had a top 10 win. Both had two bad losses. I wouldnt want to play KState either lol I know what you’re saying. My point is: I had been following the Bracketology thread and didn’t see this much outrage when MN wasn’t really considered “last 4 in” at that time. Why now? Because KState didn’t get in? Look at others who were also in…. TCU(MN won), SFA(enough said), Baylor(MN won). Idk why MN is the one who didn’t deserve it or only got in because of their name. That’s, frankly, BS. |
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Post by avid 2.0 on Nov 27, 2023 9:24:52 GMT -5
I dont see how im being a hater? K-State and Minnesota had similar profiles. K-State was 3-3 vs top 25, Minnesota was 1-10. K State was 6-6 vs the top 50, Minnesota was 3-10. Both had a top 10 win. Both had two bad losses. I wouldnt want to play KState either lol I know what you’re saying. My point is: I had been following the Bracketology thread and didn’t see this much outrage when MN wasn’t really considered “last 4 in” at that time. Why now? Because KState didn’t get in? Look at others who were also in…. TCU(MN won), SFA(enough said), Baylor(MN won). Idk why MN is the one who didn’t deserve it or only got in because of their name. That’s, frankly, BS. I dont think its BS. There is name bias. There's a reason this whole board memes Penn State. B1G bias is real. Did it happen here? No one can know for sure. Im not outraging over Minnesota's inclusion. My point was more why isnt the committee consistent if they're gonna take Minnesota, where is KState? Their whole point was about bad losses for Kansas St. SFA has none, Baylor has none, Im not sure about TCU. Minnesota has two. Why wasnt Minnesota a part of that conversation for the committee? Brand/name bias? Who knows. |
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Post by volleyguy on Nov 27, 2023 9:29:50 GMT -5
I dont see how im being a hater? K-State and Minnesota had similar profiles. K-State was 3-3 vs top 25, Minnesota was 1-10. K State was 6-6 vs the top 50, Minnesota was 3-10. Both had a top 10 win. Both had two bad losses. I wouldnt want to play KState either lol I know what you’re saying. My point is: I had been following the Bracketology thread and didn’t see this much outrage when MN wasn’t really considered “last 4 in” at that time. Why now? Because KState didn’t get in? Look at others who were also in…. TCU(MN won), SFA(enough said), Baylor(MN won). Idk why MN is the one who didn’t deserve it or only got in because of their name. That’s, frankly, BS. Because “to whom much is given, much will be required.” |
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Post by donut on Nov 27, 2023 9:31:03 GMT -5
After sitting on this bracket for a few hours in a row, I’m ready to make my bold prediction. Kentucky makes it to the final four.  |
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Nov 27, 2023 9:33:40 GMT -5
Better yet, who is Chris Tamas? I’ll do you one better… why is Chris Tamas? Well at least no one has to ask “How is Chris Tamas?” |
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Take a look at K-State's schedule.
