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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Mar 14, 2010 3:51pm
The brackets will be revealed at 6 PM on the CBS Selection Show.
We have several different threads discussing the bubble, top seeds, etc., so I figured we could bring the final discussion to this thread.
Looks like there will be a little drama with regard to the #1 seeds as Syracuse finished off their season with two straight losses, while WVU and Duke finished strong. That said, I would think it's a battle between Duke and WVU for the final #1 seed, with KU, UK, and 'Cuse locking up a spot on the top line already, in my opinion.
MSU made a great case for an at-large bid, making a run to the SEC Final, before losing an overtime heartbreaker to UK. Minnesota is fighting for its NCAA life against OSU right now, while Illinois, Va Tech, and others are probably on the edge of their seats waiting for the official word in a little over two hours.
We'll see what happens soon.
We have several different threads discussing the bubble, top seeds, etc., so I figured we could bring the final discussion to this thread.
Looks like there will be a little drama with regard to the #1 seeds as Syracuse finished off their season with two straight losses, while WVU and Duke finished strong. That said, I would think it's a battle between Duke and WVU for the final #1 seed, with KU, UK, and 'Cuse locking up a spot on the top line already, in my opinion.
MSU made a great case for an at-large bid, making a run to the SEC Final, before losing an overtime heartbreaker to UK. Minnesota is fighting for its NCAA life against OSU right now, while Illinois, Va Tech, and others are probably on the edge of their seats waiting for the official word in a little over two hours.
We'll see what happens soon.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Mar 14, 2010 3:55pm
The latest (as of 3:40 PM) version of Joe Lunardi's Bracketology.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Last Three In:
Minnesota
Utah State
Illinois
Last Three Out
Virginia Tech
Miss St.
Florida
Va Tech would be the first 10-6 ACC team to miss the tournament.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Last Three In:
Minnesota
Utah State
Illinois
Last Three Out
Virginia Tech
Miss St.
Florida
Va Tech would be the first 10-6 ACC team to miss the tournament.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Mar 14, 2010 5:23pm
I wonder if Minnesota's thrashing by the Buckeyes will have an adverse effect on their chances. The committee might have already made up its mind once Minny made the conference final, but this performance by the Gophers probably isn't encouraging. I'm still thinking that Lunardi could be wrong about Illinois also. They have some good wins and a good conference record, but 19-14 is rough.
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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
Mar 14, 2010 5:35pm
Last 3 in:
Illinois
Utah St
Miss St
Illinois
Utah St
Miss St
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Mar 14, 2010 5:48pm
I don't think Va Tech or Florida have any argument to be in the tourney. The final 3 spots will come from the other 4 teams:
Illini
Minny
Utah St
Miss St
I think Miss St is the odd man out.
Illini
Minny
Utah St
Miss St
I think Miss St is the odd man out.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Mar 14, 2010 5:58pm
It's amazing what one game will do to a team. Around 4:00 yesterday, Illinois seem to be in after taking Ohio State to two overtimes. Now all of a sudden they could be out based on Minnesota's performance against Purdue. I can't see wait to see how all this goes down.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 14, 2010 5:59pm
Utah St. has an RPI of 31
that would be a rip off to leave them out, even from a lower conference
Minnesota beat Illinois late in the season
so it's Illinois vs. Miss State
both put up good performances in the conference tournament, so it's a toss-up really
that would be a rip off to leave them out, even from a lower conference
Minnesota beat Illinois late in the season
so it's Illinois vs. Miss State
both put up good performances in the conference tournament, so it's a toss-up really
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 14, 2010 5:59pm
Well that made me feel a little better lol
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Mar 14, 2010 6:00pm
I think the final spot will come down to Mississippi State and Illinois. MSU was only 0.1 second away from only being in the dance.
Fab1b
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Mar 14, 2010 6:00pm
Almost time
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ironman02
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Mar 14, 2010 6:01pm
haha...same here.wildcats20 wrote: Well that made me feel a little better lol
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 14, 2010 6:02pm
Number 1 overall....Kansas
No surprise
No surprise
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 14, 2010 6:02pm
Kansas overall #1 seed. Not a surprise.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 14, 2010 6:02pm
Kansas overall #1 no surprise there
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 14, 2010 6:02pm
I really wish they would just reveal the bracket and THEN talk about the teams.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 14, 2010 6:03pm
wildcats20 wrote: Number 1 overall....Kansas
No surprise
killer_ewok wrote: Kansas overall #1 seed. Not a surprise.
LOLFab1b wrote: Kansas overall #1 no surprise there
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
The time is officially here...
#1 Seeds
Midwest - Kansas (#1 Overall)
East - Kentucky
South - Duke
West - Syracuse
#1 Seeds
Midwest - Kansas (#1 Overall)
East - Kentucky
South - Duke
West - Syracuse
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
Syracuse gets a #1 seed.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
Kentucky - East
Duke - South
Syracuse - West
round out 1 seeds
Duke - South
Syracuse - West
round out 1 seeds
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
Guess OSU will be a #2.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
I win!!! I said it firstkiller_ewok wrote:wildcats20 wrote: Number 1 overall....Kansas
No surprisekiller_ewok wrote: Kansas overall #1 seed. Not a surprise.LOLFab1b wrote: Kansas overall #1 no surprise there
Um...Duke is the 3rd overall seed??? And there's no bias in the board room?!?! BS
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
LOL. I knew Duke would get the #1...they even got the third overall seed.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Mar 14, 2010 6:04pm
Put Ohio State in Duke's bracket!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 14, 2010 6:05pm
lol at Duke being the #3 overall.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 14, 2010 6:05pm
Syracuse and OSU probably