mrjames
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03-09-17 04:48 PM - Post#225932
In response to bradley
Definitely worth nothing that this year could, indeed, be one of those disasters.
There's a ~30% chance that our rep is a 16 (mayyyybe a 15, but probably a 16), and that a 13 (or outside 12) will be sent to the NIT.
Harvard would probably sneak to the 14 line, which would be a non-disastrous outcome, but it's more likely that one of Penn or Yale wins the bid than Harvard.
If Princeton had won a few more NC games, it would be a different story, but this is not the best of scenarios for the Ivy Tourney to be facing in year one.
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TheLine
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03-09-17 06:21 PM - Post#225950
In response to mrjames
It's a perfect storm.
The 4th seed has a losing record but is dangerous, high variance and playing on its home court. The 3rd seed is also high variance. The 2nd seed might not be as high variance but it's largely made up of Freshmen so who knows. Meanwhile there is an indisputable regular season champion.
Wouldn't it be awful if that regular season champion gets knocked off?
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SRP
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03-09-17 08:49 PM - Post#225974
In response to TheLine
Well, the league office is just going to have to get out their orange-and-black pompoms for these games. If the PU players actually like the concept of the tourney, they now have even more motivation--two wins and the thing is probably secure for quite some time.
It would be fun if the Tigers got hot from outside this weekend and just blew everybody away. But I have a feeling at least one game is going to be a tense grinder, hopefully still a win.
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dperry
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03-09-17 08:55 PM - Post#225977
In response to bradley
After a conversation last Saturday after the game, I believe more than ever that the primary reason for the IL Tournament is $$$.
Except that again, Robin Harris publicly disclaimed that last year. Like I said before, I think it's strictly that the other seven schools are afraid they'll never beat Harvard under the previous format.
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dperry
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03-09-17 09:01 PM - Post#225979
In response to SRP
Are they seriously trying to tell me that a team that went undefeated in the league and won by four games is less than 50-50 to win this thing?
Given the way the stats ended up, how many times out of 1000 would Princeton have won the regular season?
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SRP
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03-09-17 10:11 PM - Post#225987
In response to dperry
Yes. Less than 50-50 (although close). Nipping a pretty good Harvard team twice does not cause the models to be especially optimistic.
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TigerFan
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03-09-17 10:15 PM - Post#225988
In response to dperry
Give me a break. If this wasn't about making money, why are they charging $75 a ticket? Real "family friendly" there Robin!
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Tiger69
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03-09-17 10:56 PM - Post#225996
In response to TheLine
In your quacker dreams
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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03-10-17 12:04 AM - Post#226005
In response to Mike Porter
Article extremely critical of playing the tournament at the Palestra:
http://sportzedge.com/2017/03/08/penns-pale stra-is...
"#4 seed Penn, with a losing record, is getting an undeserved home court advantage over the undefeated league champion, Princeton, This is a farce."
"Yes, the Palestra is historic and revered as a building. But if it is also a Cathedral, then it is Penn’s Cathedral, not Princeton’s, Harvard’s, Yale’s, or Brown’s, the other colleges that will be Penn’s guests. Since it is Penn’s Cathedral, then the Penn teams have the advantage in their games. Every team is more comfortable in its own “house of worship.â€"
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TheLine
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03-10-17 08:58 AM - Post#226018
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
Those critical of the Palestra neglect to point out how much better and bigger it is than any other arena in the league.
And if this amazingly great Princeton team can't beat a team with a losing record - in an arena where it's won over and over again - then how is it going to fare in the dance?
Think of it as a warm up.
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bradley
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03-10-17 09:30 AM - Post#226019
In response to TheLine
Let's hope that it is not a "perfect storm" for the reputation and sake of the league. The introduction of the 4th team to a league tournament format based on past historical performance introduced an element of risk. Throw on top playing the initial game at the Palestra, Robin Wolfe and her merrymen added some further risk.
The good news is that ESPN on their website is showing Princeton as the home team based on their #1 seeding so maybe Weisz, Cook and crew can simply imagine.
Robin -- let's hope that you are getting some honest feedback. You need it.
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TheLine
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03-10-17 09:32 AM - Post#226020
In response to bradley
Think of the bright side - if you lose then you have a built in excuse that we can talk about for years!
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bradley
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03-10-17 09:46 AM - Post#226022
In response to TheLine
Never thought of looking at it that way. Weisz and Cook can share the story with their grandchildren regarding the inaugural IL Tournament.
Rather than focusing on the negative, just think of the upside if Penn wins the IL Tournament and knocks off Gonzaga in the opening round. Robin and her merrymen will be delirious with joy with a simple "I told you so".
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palestra38
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Penn again 03-10-17 09:59 AM - Post#226024
In response to bradley
That's it! Princeton has nothing to complain about. They get to wear the home uniforms.
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westphillywarrior
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03-10-17 10:18 AM - Post#226029
In response to bradley
You won't get much sympathy from the Penn fans after you lose tomorrow. Most of us have grown to love the tournament and having it at the Palestra.
So if Weisz and Cook never get to play an NCAA tournament game don't blame us. It was your coaches and administration that agreed to play this at the Palestra.
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Tiger69
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03-10-17 10:21 AM - Post#226031
In response to palestra38
No whining here. This is our "Deal with it!" moment.
But, after this year, whatever happens, never again!
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TheLine
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03-10-17 10:25 AM - Post#226033
In response to Tiger69
Given my proximity to Princeton I'm OK alternating between the Palestra and Jadwin.
You want the even or odd years?
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Tiger69
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03-10-17 10:38 AM - Post#226036
In response to TheLine
Neither. As my wife just said to me, "I thought that the Ivy League was supposed to be smart".
(She's worried about her Terps on the Big (how many?).
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palestra38
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03-10-17 10:42 AM - Post#226039
In response to Tiger69
You want a college basketball move done for the money? Maryland to the Big Whatever. Double the money of the ACC with none of the rivalries.
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bradley
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03-10-17 11:41 AM - Post#226060
In response to SRP
I remember at Game #6 at the Palestra (90th Anniversary), the Quakers had difficulty getting off shots without time expiring. That day, it looked like "men against boys". Even in the warm ups, two Penn fans commented the Tigers are taller, stronger and more athletic.
Best strategy for the Tigers is to smother Penn defensively -- do not let them breathe. Gladson played too many minutes that night and Rothschild did exploit him. Penn's defense will probably force the Tigers to make 3 pointers.
Who knows what you get with the Penn team --- the team that beat Harvard or the one that lost to Dartmouth at home the night before. Tigers need to play confident yet incredibly intense and if they get the opportunity close them out as soon as you can unlike the first game at Jadwin.
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