like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 13, 2012 2:22pm
As well as Memphis over the Spurs 2 seasons ago. Also weren't the 1999 finals NY Knicks an 8 seed?Commander of Awesome;1341964 wrote:ts, I give you #1 Dallas Mavs losing the series 4-2 to the GSW.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 13, 2012 2:25pm
Eight seeds have advanced past the first round five times in the NBA:
94 Nuggets
99 Knicks
07 Warriors
11 Grizzlies
12 76ers
Since switching in 1994 to a new alignment, there have been 10 eight seeds to advance in the NHL:
94 Sharks
95 Rangers
98 Senators
99 Penguins
00 Sharks
02 Canadiens
06 Oilers
09 Ducks
10 Canadiens
12 Kings
94 Nuggets
99 Knicks
07 Warriors
11 Grizzlies
12 76ers
Since switching in 1994 to a new alignment, there have been 10 eight seeds to advance in the NHL:
94 Sharks
95 Rangers
98 Senators
99 Penguins
00 Sharks
02 Canadiens
06 Oilers
09 Ducks
10 Canadiens
12 Kings
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 13, 2012 2:35pm
Take it further. How many NBA Teams have made it past more than 1 round? I think only the Knicks. I think a few NHL teams have made it pretty far (though, admittedly, I may be thinking of 7 seeds, as I know a few of them have advanced pretty far as well).gorocks99;1341995 wrote:Eight seeds have advanced past the first round five times in the NBA:
94 Nuggets
99 Knicks
07 Warriors
11 Grizzlies
12 76ers
Since switching in 1994 to a new alignment, there have been 10 eight seeds to advance in the NHL:
94 Sharks
95 Rangers
98 Senators
99 Penguins
00 Sharks
02 Canadiens
06 Oilers
09 Ducks
10 Canadiens
12 Kings
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Dec 13, 2012 4:05pm
Laley23;1342014 wrote:Take it further. How many NBA Teams have made it past more than 1 round? I think only the Knicks. I think a few NHL teams have made it pretty far (though, admittedly, I may be thinking of 7 seeds, as I know a few of them have advanced pretty far as well).
The kings won the whole damn thing last year as an 8 seed lol
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 13, 2012 4:16pm
I like how it is with 12 but every year there are weak playoff teams....but in recent history some of those teams that JUST sneak in have won it all.
This year in the AFC the Steelers are the #6 right now....but they haven't earned a playoff bid....Bengals? Jets? Breowns? As of now there are only 5 AFC teams worthy of the playoffs....and of course any one of those 4 teams would take the #6
This year in the AFC the Steelers are the #6 right now....but they haven't earned a playoff bid....Bengals? Jets? Breowns? As of now there are only 5 AFC teams worthy of the playoffs....and of course any one of those 4 teams would take the #6
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 13, 2012 4:53pm
It was the first time anyone seeded lower than 5 won though.Crimson streak;1342125 wrote:The kings won the whole damn thing last year as an 8 seed lol
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 13, 2012 8:43pm
Pick6;1341888 wrote:Goodell keeps trying to fix things that arent broken smh
This.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 13, 2012 8:45pm
like_that;1341988 wrote:As well as Memphis over the Spurs 2 seasons ago. Also weren't the 1999 finals NY Knicks an 8 seed?
Yes, but that was a strike-shortened season. I think they finish a little higher than 8th in the East if that would have been an 82-game season.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Dec 13, 2012 11:00pm
Commander of Awesome;1341792 wrote:Idiot Goodell
NFL Considering Expansion Of Playoffs
Dec 12, 2012 7:14 PM EST
The NFL is considering expanding the playoffs from its current number of 12.
"Right now we're with 12 teams obviously. We'll look at probably 14 or 16 teams," Goodell said.
A 16-team playoff would mean half of the teams in the NFL would qualify for the playoffs, making the regular season less meaningful.
Read more: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/29897/20121212/nfl_considering_expansion_of_playoffs/#ixzz2EwyQVaTE
When they expand the playoffs to 32 teams the BROWNS will be in the playoffs.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Dec 13, 2012 11:05pm
What team do you root for again?Speedofsand;1342431 wrote:When they expand the playoffs to 32 teams the BROWNS will be in the playoffs.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 13, 2012 11:07pm
Tebow's dickPick6;1342438 wrote:What team do you root for again?
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Dec 13, 2012 11:10pm
SportsAndLady;1342440 wrote:Tebow's dick
Small team.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 13, 2012 11:19pm
Where do I buy the jersey!!!!!!!!?SportsAndLady;1342440 wrote:Tebow's dick
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Dec 13, 2012 11:32pm
I don't have a favorite NFL team. Its all just business at that level. But I do watch a lot for entertainment. When I was a kid, the Bengals were my team.Pick6;1342438 wrote:What team do you root for again?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 14, 2012 8:03am
Rotinaj;1342458 wrote:Where do I buy the jersey!!!!!!!!?
Dick's Sporting Goods
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 14, 2012 8:18am
Right because UF isn't trying to operate a successful business or anythingSpeedofsand;1342471 wrote:Its all just business at that level.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 14, 2012 9:07am
How long will Goodell be around? Thinking back...I can't remember a commish of any pro league being such a fucktard.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 14, 2012 9:13am
Huh? Really? We have three right now in Stern, Selig and Bettman.Automatik;1342581 wrote:How long will Goodell be around? Thinking back...I can't remember a commish of any pro league being such a fucktard.
Some of you guys are way too harsh on Goodell. The NFL is bigger than it has ever been, and he has been putting an end to the criminal image it had. He is far from a fuck head. Player safety is not a simple issue to deal with.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 14, 2012 9:21am
I forgot about Bettman. He's gotta be the most hated at the moment.
Have you ever heard a player praise Goodell? I just think he's too inconsistent and even the notion of getting rid of KOs is ridiculous.
Have you ever heard a player praise Goodell? I just think he's too inconsistent and even the notion of getting rid of KOs is ridiculous.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 14, 2012 9:28am
I'm with like that...a commissioner is going to make bad moves, it'd be impossible not to. I genuinely feel like goodell does care about his players. I hate when people say he's only making business moves. No shit! His players share in the revenue so idk what they're complaining about. Its not an easy task what he's in charge of doing.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 14, 2012 9:31am
Media driven with the players. I doubt the media is going to report a player praising Goodell, and the whole lockout obviously created tension. It's impossible to be liked by everyone, especially dealing with a lockout. Most of the players QQing are QQing, because they can't get away with the shit they did in the past.Automatik;1342587 wrote:I forgot about Bettman. He's gotta be the most hated at the moment.
Have you ever heard a player praise Goodell? I just think he's too inconsistent and even the notion of getting rid of KOs is ridiculous.
S
Sonofanump
Dec 14, 2012 11:16am
Wow, when you see it in print, amazing the Stern (I hate the NBA) is by far the best commissioner. Selig and Bettman make Goodell look adequate.like_that;1342582 wrote:Huh? Really? We have three right now in Stern, Selig and Bettman.
Some of you guys are way too harsh on Goodell. The NFL is bigger than it has ever been, and he has been putting an end to the criminal image it had. He is far from a fuck head. Player safety is not a simple issue to deal with.
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gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 14, 2012 11:18am
Bettman makes anything look adequate. What a huge failure that guy is.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Dec 14, 2012 11:40am
Automatik;1342581 wrote:How long will Goodell be around? Thinking back...I can't remember a commish of any pro league being such a ****tard.
derp lol
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Dec 14, 2012 11:54am
Goodell could make the league into flag football and I still don't think he'd be worse then Bettman