Shot Clock
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03-12-17 11:32 AM - Post#226477
In response to Bison89
I need some help understanding the PIGs. I understand why #16s would play each other for the right to get executed by a #1, but I do not understand why there are #11s that have to play in. Why not just set it up so that there are 8 #16s that have to play in to then go against the 4 #1s?
Because they basically did a compromise - not to penalize the worst 8 non-major champions. Instead taking only 4 from that pot nad making the last 4 in at-larges play off to move on.
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Shot Clock
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Selection Sunday 03-12-17 11:34 AM - Post#226478
In response to Shot Clock
Assuming Bucknell is a 13, seeing where the likely 4 seeds are slotted, think they will be in Milwaukee (vs. ND or Cincy), Buffalo (vs. WVU or Cincy), or Orlando (vs. Florida or FSU).
B.A. Bucknell University, 1993 |
Edited by Shot Clock on 03-12-17 11:38 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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BUFan
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03-12-17 12:07 PM - Post#226484
In response to Shot Clock
And all three of those sites are Thursday / Saturday. Due to the pending storm I assume we'd hit the road tomorrow
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A Western Bison
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03-12-17 02:21 PM - Post#226543
In response to Bison89
When they added four teams, they added two slots on the bottom and two slots on the bubble. I like that six four bubble teams have to play for two slots in the weekend.
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MrPhillie
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03-12-17 05:22 PM - Post#226567
In response to A Western Bison
Palm bracket had 13 Bucknell vs 4 Cincy in the South.
Bleacher Report has 13 Bucknell vs 4 Florida in Midwest.
Lunardi has 13 Bucknell vs 4 Butler in Midwest.
USA Today has 13 Bucknell vs 4 Notre Dame in MidWest.
I'm not sure what I want! I just would like to have Bucknell play their best wherever they go and see what happens.
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HuskyColonial
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03-12-17 05:36 PM - Post#226569
In response to MrPhillie
Florida was ripe for the picking. Darn.
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MrPhillie
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03-12-17 05:40 PM - Post#226571
In response to HuskyColonial
We were going to watch with the team but we couldn't make it at the last minute. But yeah, Florida would've been a good opponent. Still think Cincy or Purdue could be ok. Surprised to see Duke as the worst #2.
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Bison89
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03-12-17 05:40 PM - Post#226572
In response to HuskyColonial
Florida was ripe for the picking. Darn.
So true!
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BUFan
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03-12-17 06:01 PM - Post#226575
In response to Bison89
Florida state
Notre dame
Cincy
Seems to be the options
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HuskyColonial
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03-12-17 06:06 PM - Post#226576
In response to Bison89
I like this matchup. A lot!
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Bison89
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03-12-17 06:06 PM - Post#226577
In response to BUFan
Shuffle off to Buffalo to see WVU. I might have to drive if the roads are clear.
GO BISON!
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HuskyColonial
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03-12-17 06:06 PM - Post#226578
In response to HuskyColonial
13 seed seems right
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BUFan
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03-12-17 06:07 PM - Post#226580
In response to BUFan
Forgot WVU
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MrPhillie
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Selection Sunday 03-12-17 06:07 PM - Post#226581
In response to HuskyColonial
How bout West Virginia....man they could be very tough. Not my first or second choice...but now we know! Go Bison!! None of the hosts picked the Bucknell upset...prove them wrong!
Edited by MrPhillie on 03-12-17 06:08 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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HuskyColonial
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03-12-17 06:09 PM - Post#226582
In response to MrPhillie
Florida Gulf Coast is overrated. I saw them in person in their defense is wanting to be kind.
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Shot Clock
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03-12-17 06:10 PM - Post#226583
In response to MrPhillie
Hate it. Nice site for traveling, but damn. The one team I did not want to see. Nathan better practice playing 7 on 5 bringing the ball up the court.
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MrPhillie
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03-12-17 06:14 PM - Post#226585
In response to Shot Clock
Yes their aggressive defense has me worried. When are the game times announced?
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jkrun80
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03-12-17 06:26 PM - Post#226587
In response to MrPhillie
We've play against aggressive defenses before. Just need to step it up a notch.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-12-17 06:28 PM - Post#226589
In response to jkrun80
With this forecast, how dicey would it be to fly into Buffalo on Wednesday?
WINTER Storm Warning IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Locations: Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties.
Timing: From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening.
Hazards: Heavy snow and blowing snow.
Accumulations: Around 2 inches Monday night...2 to 4 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 2 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 7 to 14 inches.
Winds: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Visibilities: As low as a half mile at times.
IMPACTS: Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads.
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Shot Clock
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03-12-17 06:28 PM - Post#226590
In response to MrPhillie
Yes their aggressive defense has me worried. When are the game times announced?
In 4 hours or so.
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