NCAA Tournament Selection Special Thread

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Mar 17, 2013 7:01pm
I usually do CBS' bracket when I'm printing it out
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Mar 17, 2013 7:01pm
Mulva;1407678 wrote:What don't you like about it? The only teams I would be worried about is Syracuse and Butler.
Terry_Tate;1407680 wrote:I think Indiana has a really good draw. They're the only team that I feel confident picking to the final four right now.
Probably being a fan and knowing my teams weaknesses. lol.

Im hoping you are all right, but I HATE NCST in RD2. Syracuse is always a wildcard since only BE teams go against the zone and Miami is a horrendous match-up for IU. They have great guards with solid post play...almost a mirror image. IU struggles with teams who rebound as a team, like Miami. Plus, fucking Butler is in their region. I think they lose early, but still, fuck Butler and their magic in March lol.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:02pm
SportsAndLady;1407712 wrote:I usually do CBS' bracket when I'm printing it out
Thanks...btw, were you surprised by KU getting the second #1 seed, or did you expect it?

edit: sorry if you addressed this earlier, but I didn't go through the entire thread
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Mar 17, 2013 7:03pm
vball10set;1407703 wrote:Not me. I think they're getting a lot of love because of Steve Alford. They're good, but I'm more worried about ND than NM.

They are a very good defensive team, they are going to be a very tough out. As a nd fan Ohio st shouldn't be worried. You will probably play Iowa st anyways.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:04pm
Kinda interesting to look at this...
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Mar 17, 2013 7:04pm
Does anyone know of a link that has the bracket with the pod locations included (I realize that tv times might not be available yet)?
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Mar 17, 2013 7:06pm
On the Akron/VCU front, here's a picture of Keith Dambrot wearing a VCU shirt he got from Shaka.

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Mar 17, 2013 7:06pm
Manhattan Buckeye;1407718 wrote:Does anyone know of a link that has the bracket with the pod locations included (I realize that tv times might not be available yet)?
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket
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Manhattan Buckeye
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Mar 17, 2013 7:10pm
Thanks.

Wow. Ohio St. got a great draw. I'm pencilling them and Indiana to the Final 4 now.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:12pm
Iliketurtles;1407700 wrote:Haha yeah. Azu, do you remember keeperbeast from the Huddle? She's going crazy about UK being left out haha. I was amazed to see that all the mid majors who were bubble teams got in.
The UK fans on my facebook are absolutely losing their shit.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:14pm
LJ;1407724 wrote:The UK fans on my facebook are absolutely losing their ****.
Same here. Not sure what they expect. The team was a sweet 16 destination at best without Nerlen. If nothing else this might keep guys from declaring for the draft. What's better, an early round knock-out or perhaps a chance to prove themselves in the NIT? I can understand the disappointment, but other teams (e.g. Virginia) had a better claim to being in the Big Dance.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:16pm
Iliketurtles;1407689 wrote:This they are already there in mine all the other regions are pretty wide open haha.

Azu I agree I laughed about that excuse too.

As a Duke fan I'm dreading Creighton in round 2 lol.

As a Duke fan I just hope they can get past the Albany Amoebas
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Mar 17, 2013 7:17pm
I'd say they are idiots. The "name" means nothing, at least it shouldn't.

UK w/Noel, not even on the bubble.
UK w/o Noel, not deserving of a bid.

I mean, it's that simple. The injury derailed them, not some arbitrary selection committee.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:18pm
vball10set;1407715 wrote:Thanks...btw, were you surprised by KU getting the second #1 seed, or did you expect it?

edit: sorry if you addressed this earlier, but I didn't go through the entire thread
I wasn't surprised they got a 1 seed, a bit surprised to see them get the 2nd overall. But I do think it's warranted, as they had more wins against RPI top 50 teams than anyone in the country and some great road wins.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:20pm
New Mexico has a couple good big men, Ohio State has none. If the Buckeyes double New Mexico has shooters. They will score on Ohio State. I don't know if Ohio State can score enough on them.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:21pm
Dickie V says OSU to the FF.

They won't make it now.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:22pm
wildcats20;1407739 wrote:****ie V says OSU to the FF.

They won't make it now.

Fuck. We're screwed now.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:22pm
wildcats20;1407739 wrote:Dickie V says OSU to the FF.

They won't make it now.
Didn't he say it last year too?
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Mar 17, 2013 7:24pm
wildcats20;1407739 wrote:Dickie V says OSU to the FF.

They won't make it now.
That means we're one Sleeper "take it to the bank" guarantee away from half this site putting big money on Iona.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:24pm
Cleveland Buck;1407743 wrote:Didn't he say it last year too?
I don't know, I just know he isn't usually that accurate.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:26pm
Cleveland Buck;1407737 wrote:New Mexico has a couple good big men, Ohio State has none. If the Buckeyes double New Mexico has shooters. They will score on Ohio State. I don't know if Ohio State can score enough on them.
We'll see ;)
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Mar 17, 2013 7:29pm
wildcats20;1407739 wrote:Dickie V says OSU to the FF.

They won't make it now.

I have UNC going to the Final 4.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:29pm
Cleveland Buck;1407737 wrote:New Mexico has a couple good big men, Ohio State has none. If the Buckeyes double New Mexico has shooters. They will score on Ohio State. I don't know if Ohio State can score enough on them.
I'm not sure New Mexico gets past Arizona.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:30pm
Mulva;1407767 wrote:I'm not sure New Mexico gets past Arizona.
Thank you.
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Mar 17, 2013 7:32pm
Mulva;1407767 wrote:I'm not sure New Mexico gets past Arizona.
I don't think Arizona gets past Belmont.