First 2009 March Madness thread - Page 12

ateamstupid · #**221** 03-13-2009, 03:51 PM

Bad loss for Wisconsin.

SniperSB23 · #**222** 03-13-2009, 04:07 PM

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Bad loss for Wisconsin.

They'll still get in though.

South Carolina really doesn't want to go dancing. Hard to believe a 22-9 team that went 10-6 in the SEC could be left out.

ateamstupid · #**223** 03-13-2009, 04:13 PM

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They'll still get in though.

South Carolina really doesn't want to go dancing. Hard to believe a 22-9 team that went 10-6 in the SEC could be left out.

I don't know. Nothing significant in the nonconference, 4-10 against the RPI 1-50. I realize not many teams are locking up bids, but I don't think they're in right now.

South Carolina sucks. They're not getting in, even if they win this game.

SniperSB23 · #**224** 03-13-2009, 04:24 PM

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South Carolina sucks. They're not getting in, even if they win this game.

They'd have gotten in with a win cause there is no way they'll only take 2 from the SEC. I think the winner of Florida-Auburn gets in now unless Miss St makes a run to the finals.

ateamstupid · #**225** 03-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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They'd have gotten in with a win cause there is no way they'll only take 2 from the SEC. I think the winner of Florida-Auburn gets in now unless Miss St makes a run to the finals.

Conference is irrelevant. They're not going to reach for a mediocre team just because they think the conference is underrepresented. I think Florida will probably be in with a win, but Auburn needs two wins.

ateamstupid · #**226** 03-13-2009, 08:12 PM

The A-10 backs up Phil's contention with Xavier losing to Temple tonight.

ateamstupid · #**227** 03-13-2009, 08:22 PM

Baylor does it again. Now the Bears, finally playing up to their potential, only need to beat an inconsistent Missouri or average Oklahoma State team to sneak into the Tournament.

UPDATED 9:21 EST: 6 bids left, probably 5

Xavier stole another at-large bid from a bubble team, losing to Temple 55-53 today in the A-10 semifinals.

Maryland, meanwhile, looks to be on the doorstep of an at-large bid after convincingly beating Wake Forest in the ACC quarterfinals tonight. The Terps, 7-9 conference record and all, probably need only to not get blown out by the Duke/BC winner to get a spot in the Dance.

With New Mexico, Virginia Tech, Miami (FL), Providence and South Carolina likely all playing themselves out of the Tournament the past two days, here are the remaining teams vying for those five precious at-larges:

Arizona, Penn State, Wisconsin, Florida, Auburn, San Diego State, Tulsa, Dayton, Creighton, Utah State, St. Mary's, Davidson, Kansas State, UNLV. The last three are extreme fringe candidates, but I think they deserve consideration at least.

SniperSB23 · #**228** 03-13-2009, 09:56 PM

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The A-10 backs up Phil's contention with Xavier losing to Temple tonight.

And now Duquesne beating Dayton to assure a third bid.

philcski · #**229** 03-13-2009, 10:06 PM

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And now Duquesne beating Dayton to assure a third bid.

Anybody wanna disupte me now on the A-crooked-10?

SniperSB23 · #**230** 03-13-2009, 10:11 PM

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Anybody wanna disupte me now on the A-crooked-10?

Or the A-frickinsmart-10 depending on how you want to look at it. Once they legalize sports gambling in Delaware we can throw together parlays like Temple/Duquesne tonight and make a killing.

philcski · #**231** 03-13-2009, 10:15 PM

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Or the A-frickinsmart-10 depending on how you want to look at it. Once they legalize sports gambling in Delaware we can throw together parlays like Temple/Duquesne tonight and make a killing.

HELLZ YEAH!!!

And Joey is 21 now... I see a trip in our future

horseofcourse · #**232** 03-13-2009, 10:17 PM

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Anybody wanna disupte me now on the A-crooked-10?

well, was Dayton really a lock?? I guess they are. My Nittany Lions are officially out now I believe. That game was nowhere near as close as the 14 point final margin. Out of it from the opening tip...although more a function of Purdue shooting out of their minds for 30 minutes than anything.

SniperSB23 · #**233** 03-13-2009, 10:18 PM

Can Florida and Auburn just tie and both be eliminated?

SniperSB23 · #**234** 03-13-2009, 10:19 PM

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well, was Dayton really a lock?? I guess they are. My Nittany Lions are officially out now I believe. That game was nowhere near as close as the 14 point final margin. Out of it from the opening tip...although more a function of Purdue shooting out of their minds for 30 minutes than anything.

They are on thin ice but they still have a shot. Losing by single digits would have helped.

philcski · #**235** 03-13-2009, 10:19 PM

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well, was Dayton really a lock?? I guess they are. My Nittany Lions are officially out now I believe. That game was nowhere near as close as the 14 point final margin. Out of it from the opening tip...although more a function of Purdue shooting out of their minds for 30 minutes than anything.

Yeah, they were a lock after winning their quarterfinal round game. Penn State, close but no cigar I'm guessing. They scheduled for the NIT, played like a tournament team much of the year, but it's good to see them back on the right track.

philcski · #**236** 03-13-2009, 10:21 PM

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Can Florida and Auburn just tie and both be eliminated?

That would be perfect.

I will laugh my ass off if the SEC only gets 2 bids and the A-10 & Mtn West both get 3 like they should. Wait till you hear the BCS apologists!

SniperSB23 · #**237** 03-13-2009, 10:24 PM

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That would be perfect.

I will laugh my ass off if the SEC only gets 2 bids and the A-10 & Mtn West both get 3 like they should. Wait till you hear the BCS apologists!

I'd love it too but the chairman is the SEC commissioner so it isn't happening.

horseofcourse · #**238** 03-13-2009, 10:25 PM

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Yeah, they were a lock after winning their quarterfinal round game. Penn State, close but no cigar I'm guessing. They scheduled for the NIT, played like a tournament team much of the year, but it's good to see them back on the right track.

So could this A 10 thing possibly get 4 of them in?? Doesn't Temple have a pretty high RPI?? IF Duquense wins it, could Temple get an at large??

SniperSB23 · #**239** 03-13-2009, 10:27 PM

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So could this A 10 thing possibly get 4 of them in?? Doesn't Temple have a pretty high RPI?? IF Duquense wins it, could Temple get an at large??

I liked Temple as an at large possibility if they lost to Dayton but no way if they lose to Duquesne.

horseofcourse · #**240** 03-13-2009, 10:29 PM

Couldn't the MWC pull an A10...

and get 4 in...BYU, San Diego State, and Utah have all done enough haven't they?? Just let Wyoming run the table now!!