sleeper
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Feb 28, 2013 4:10pm
And when was the last time a mid-major won the title? 1990. And 1966 before that.Crimson streak;1397994 wrote:Lol the MW is actually a very very good conference this year. A lot of very solid teams compared to years past. Honestly I would put them at probably the 4th or 5th best conference this year
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 28, 2013 4:14pm
I mean there is certainly a lot of subjectivity. However, the Mountain West is ranked the #1 conference by the RPI. The selection committee, by their own admission, doesn't generally watch a ton of games or look at the "eye test." They quote numbers, stats, rankings and computer data. By this criteria, New Mexico fits the mold of a #1.
In my opinion, based on the eye test, I don't even know if they are the best team in the Mountain West, let alone the west coast, let alone even a top 15 team. Unfortunately, given the way the field is picked, that opinion (and any opinion like it) is irrelevant.
If I had to give my honest take, I'd probably agree with Sleeper that they are a 3-seed.
In my opinion, based on the eye test, I don't even know if they are the best team in the Mountain West, let alone the west coast, let alone even a top 15 team. Unfortunately, given the way the field is picked, that opinion (and any opinion like it) is irrelevant.
If I had to give my honest take, I'd probably agree with Sleeper that they are a 3-seed.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 28, 2013 4:38pm
sleeper;1398005 wrote:And when was the last time a mid-major won the title? 1990. And 1966 before that.
Fair enough lol
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 28, 2013 7:42pm
Not surprising but Scott Martin's career is officially over at ND. Really feel bad for the guy but his knees are basically shot
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Feb 28, 2013 8:32pm
Carolina led Clemson 64-47. Now 66-59 with 1 minute to go. Unbelievable.
Mulva
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Feb 28, 2013 8:34pm
No surprise, but sounds like X and Butler will join the "catholic 7" in the new big east. Possibly to be joined by Creighton as a 10th.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9000502/catholic-7-schools-keep-big-east-name-new-league-next-season-according-sources
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9000502/catholic-7-schools-keep-big-east-name-new-league-next-season-according-sources
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Feb 28, 2013 8:37pm
Carolina missed a million FTs down the stretch, but Clemson is so bad it didn't even matter. Heels get a good road win by a score of 68-59.
The Tar Heels are now 20-8, 10-5 in the ACC. Remaining schedule is FSU, at Maryland, and Duke.
The Tar Heels are now 20-8, 10-5 in the ACC. Remaining schedule is FSU, at Maryland, and Duke.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 28, 2013 8:40pm
Mulva;1398117 wrote:No surprise, but sounds like X and Butler will join the "catholic 7" in the new big east. Possibly to be joined by Creighton as a 10th.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9000502/catholic-7-schools-keep-big-east-name-new-league-next-season-according-sources
Looks like ND might be part of the catholic league for next year only if they can't make an early move to the ACC
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 28, 2013 9:08pm
Good start for UVA at home vs the Dookies.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 28, 2013 9:09pm
BYU is getting 5.5 at home against Gonzaga.
This is almost a must-win game for the Cougars.
What do people think? The Zags have been crushing opponents. This spread isn't that high and BYU has shown against almost all their quality opponents that they can't hang.
I'm liking the Zags. Thoughts?
This is almost a must-win game for the Cougars.
What do people think? The Zags have been crushing opponents. This spread isn't that high and BYU has shown against almost all their quality opponents that they can't hang.
I'm liking the Zags. Thoughts?
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Feb 28, 2013 9:11pm
I blame you if they come back and win. lolwildcats20;1398131 wrote:Good start for UVA at home vs the Dookies.
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ironman02
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Feb 28, 2013 9:13pm
Curry with the patented Duke flop on the three-point attempt.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Feb 28, 2013 9:15pm
I would agree.Azubuike24;1398133 wrote:BYU is getting 5.5 at home against Gonzaga.
This is almost a must-win game for the Cougars.
What do people think? The Zags have been crushing opponents. This spread isn't that high and BYU has shown against almost all their quality opponents that they can't hang.
I'm liking the Zags. Thoughts?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 28, 2013 9:18pm
I took Oregon -10 and Gonzaga -5.5. Wish I would've gotten home from the gym before 9...I was going to take UVA.
wildcats20
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Feb 28, 2013 10:02pm
Coach K told multiple times by the official to get back into the box, he doesn't. Ref walks away.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 28, 2013 10:05pm
K was literally screaming at the officials. Not yelling, screaming.
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ironman02
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Feb 28, 2013 10:05pm
And then he ripped Ayers' ass the ENTIRE timeout. lolwildcats20;1398155 wrote:Coach K told multiple times by the official to get back into the box, he doesn't. Ref walks away.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 28, 2013 10:07pm
I guarantee that if K threw a chair, a la the General, nothing would happen. He wouldn't even get a warning.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 28, 2013 10:34pm
wildcats20;1398159 wrote:I guarantee that if K threw a chair, a la the General, nothing would happen. He wouldn't even get a warning.
You're hate causes you to be irrational.
Just enjoy the Virginia win.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 28, 2013 10:36pm
Coach K did MORE than deserve a T for that sequence. And I honestly think he might have been trying to get one, they just wouldn't do it.Ironman92;1398187 wrote:You're hate causes you to be irrational.
Just enjoy the Virginia win.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Feb 28, 2013 10:40pm
No here. I have no clue how he didnt get T'd up. Im guessing cause a lot was during a TO and the ref knew it wasnt on TV. But that was bad. The tone alone couldve been enough, regardless of what he said (which, lets assume was not pleasant lol).Ironman92;1398187 wrote:You're hate causes you to be irrational.
Just enjoy the Virginia win.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 28, 2013 10:41pm
And the berating during the TO wasn't even the worst of it.Laley23;1398192 wrote:No here. I have no clue how he didnt get T'd up. Im guessing cause a lot was during a TO and the ref knew it wasnt on TV. But that was bad. The tone alone couldve been enough, regardless of what he said (which, lets assume was not pleasant lol).
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Feb 28, 2013 10:43pm
The result of this game all but guarantees that Duke will throttle Miami in Cameron. No way do they lose this game and then turn around and lose a big game at home.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Feb 28, 2013 10:46pm
Nevermind. UVA is just gonna blow this game right now. Wow.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Feb 28, 2013 10:47pm
Good thing Joe Harris wants to win, cause the rest of UVA doesnt lol.
Bit of sarcasm..but jesus; missed dunk, dribble out of bounds on a break-away, and I think I say 2 or 3 passes go directly out of bounds.
Bit of sarcasm..but jesus; missed dunk, dribble out of bounds on a break-away, and I think I say 2 or 3 passes go directly out of bounds.