I think it’s VT or ND. Both have two Q1 wins, and to put both in would be tough.
It’s the VT metrics vs the ACC record of ND.
Both scheduled poorly. I lean VT now
ND resume looks worse by the minute....4-9 in Q1/2 games
I think it’s VT or ND. Both have two Q1 wins, and to put both in would be tough.
It’s the VT metrics vs the ACC record of ND.
Both scheduled poorly. I lean VT now
Sounds promising.
Not to get ahead of ourselves but assuming we're an 11 or 12 seed that means 1st/2nd round we avoid the 1 seed pods and the 2 seed pods.
Based on who the projected 1/2 seeds currently are, a lot of which are western/southern teams, our chances of the first weekend being in the eastern half of the country are pretty good.
I'll go more into it after seeing how today plays out.
no but they may have stolen Notre Dames bidDid Virginia Tech steal our bid with last second shot over Clemson and then a convincing win over North Carolina?
How much will committee look at the circumstances of a lot of Rutgers Q1 wins I.e Purdue, Iowa, Ohio St, Wisconsin where the numbers would indicate a loss was just as likely (or more likely) as a win especially a few of those.i am breaking down comparing about 20 resumes and this is ridiculous...Rutgers dwarfs them all...right from Memphis to San Fran to Notre Dame
if you do not look at the silly number and look at results its not even close
more to come stay tuned
Yeah I don’t see them in.ND resume looks worse by the minute....4-9 in Q1/2 games
Would take Colorado State to play.
I’ll take anybody to play at this point. I also think Rutgers is going to come out with a chip on their shoulder after yesterday.Would take Colorado State to play.
this is true, people get too caught up in recency...remember its body of work. Two wins including a biggee but their resume overall was weak coming into the week, a few notches below RU. They are still just 8-11 vs Q1/2. RU has better wins. Indiana is only 5-8 vs field while RU is 8-6I think an Indiana loss today and we still have a good case ahead of them. They’re pretty similar to our resume in where we’re bad at, perhaps not as bad, but where we are good we are a fair bit ahead of them. Plus we have the H2H win on their home court
The 8-6 wins against the field really does trounce other teams and is a mark no team left out has ever been close to reaching. Teams left out generally are ones that fail to beat enough teams, not ones with strong records against good teamsi am breaking down comparing about 20 resumes and this is ridiculous...Rutgers dwarfs them all...right from Memphis to San Fran to Notre Dame
if you do not look at the silly number and look at results its not even close
more to come stay tuned
agree, its an ok resume but only 3 wins vs schools in the field...if you include Va Tech...just 6-8 in Q1/2. If they didnt beat Duke they would be out.I’m also shocked that UNC is a lock. They should be in the bubble along with VT based on resume. Too much placed in that Duke win—yes yes they have 23 wins but their quad 1 resume is garbage
I was told he was tested Bethanythat was the SHU game. For Lafayette he injured himself with about 8 minutes to
Like I joked yesterday ,even if we beat Iowa the "experts" would next be saying we need to win it all to get in--- it's all bullcrapNot sure which is a more stupid data point to consider sos or NET since neither prove that you have actually beaten anyone.
No way, people think that teams who win close games "just know how to win" or whatever.How much will committee look at the circumstances of a lot of Rutgers Q1 wins I.e Purdue, Iowa, Ohio St, Wisconsin where the numbers would indicate a loss was just as likely (or more likely) as a win especially a few of those.
I imagine it’s all accounted for in the underlying metrics but do you think Rutgers gets “dinged twice” for it?
The A10 isn't getting three bids lol. I do think they get two even if Davidson wins the tournament.
I don't burn a lot of energy on this stuff, it's not that complicated. I pointed out Palm was a fraud 2 years ago and again last year....with the SEC and CBS linked for years, he is a shill for the SEC and admitted he doesn't like RU.
I don't see how any sane RU fan, would mention the OOC schedule, unless you want to have 14 to 15 losses today instead of just 13. I would not change anything about the OOC schedule, unless you are maybe talking about 1 neutral site game.
The overall SOS is more than sufficient and we have played quality basketball for the better part of 3 months. I just think there are people ignoring how suspect some other leagues have performed and why those schools are getting a free pass.
To me, there are about 8 schools that will be seeded too high and once the matchups come out, don't be surprised if lower seeded teams are favorites over higher seeded ones....
I also don't believe in the seeding aspect as a strength of the team or rosters at play. I do think and maintain that from the low 7 seed through the middle 11 seeding range, there are about 14 to 15 teams that essentially look the same most years. The seeding of those games by the committee then has the job of figuring out not only the potential best 1st game matchup, but what could be a potential Round of 32 matchup, depending on storyline that may not be known, unless you are a diehard of a specific school.
The seedings to me aren't relevant or an indication of how close or not close you are to making the NCAAs. The 1st four matchups are also geared to generate ratings or discussion, so I don't put much stock into Dayton or no Dayton like others do, but if you want a storyline or what "should" happen, Michigan and Juwan Howard is the most interesting storyline for teams in the 11 to 12 seed range.
If I wanted to have a reason to watch Tuesday or Wednesday games, it would be because the talk would be Michigan, Howard and whatever potential next matchup could be if they win.
At the same time, in general, we all claimed that one day we wanted a chance to have RU on the Selection Sunday show. And I don't need to rehash the posts from 6 to 7 years ago where fans said they just wanted to make the Dance one time......it is now going to be 3 straight NCAA caliber seasons in a row, so some legitimate perspective is warranted. We earned our way and won tough games to do so.
It’s so weird to watch people put forward what basically amounts to seeding conspiracy theories year after year.that is not how seeding is done
Even if the NET didn’t exist we could easily be in DaytonWe are going to wind up in Dayton . They need to validate the stupid NET rating .
Yep and it does exist so that means we are going there .Even if the NET didn’t exist we could easily be in Dayton
HopefullyYep and it does exist so that means we are going there .
Totally agree but would the Q4 losses if turned into close wins still show a staggering worse performance (underlying metrics) than if the close wins against Q1 turned into close losses? Trying to understand how the committee and underlying numbers interpret Rutgers performance without the mirage of a win/loss result.No way, people think that teams who win close games "just know how to win" or whatever.
Also we lost close games too, we have a midtier luck rating in Kenpom. Like if you are dinging us for Purdue and Iowa then you have to give us back Lafayette and UMass.
Also, Wisconsin doesn't belong on that list, we were up 10 with 30 seconds left.
Yep , I think it’s realistic best case that we are last 4 in .Hopefully
Yep , I think it’s realistic best case that we are last 4 in .
I don't think it's the best case; we have some chance at getting a bye. But if you offered me a 100% chance at Dayton I would take it with no hesitation.Yep , I think it’s realistic best case that we are last 4 in .
Good game on ESPNU now, Princeton and Cornell Ivy league semifinal. Cornell up 3, 8 minutes left
I believe the committee will not put us in the first round because of the net . They need to validate it . So we are going to Dayton for the first four.I don't think it's the best case; we have some chance at getting a bye. But if you offered me a 100% chance at Dayton I would take it with no hesitation.
Yeah until the 1pm games tip off and I'll be back to feeling nauseousFeeling better today
All the best bracketologists have us as 11 or 12
It would be glorious if a 2nd place ND at 15-5 in their league is left out largely because of how weak the ACC is despite all their previous raiding of the Big East.ND resume looks worse by the minute....4-9 in Q1/2 games
Even if the NET didn’t exist we could easily be in Dayton
Ever been on a bs committee , like parish council etc ? That’s what these things do . They validate nonsenseWhy?
How much will committee look at the circumstances of a lot of Rutgers Q1 wins I.e Purdue, Iowa, Ohio St, Wisconsin where the numbers would indicate a loss was just as likely (or more likely) as a win especially a few of those.
I imagine it’s all accounted for in the underlying metrics but do you think Rutgers gets “dinged twice” for it?