UC's Tourny Bubble

[ervins84]

In theory and in general, I'd much rather be a 7 or 10 seed than an 8 or 9. But....and i know its cliche, it really all comes down to match-ups.

Id much prefer being the 8/9 game in the same bracket with a team like Duke, Mizz, or Kansas if they end up as the 1 than being a 2 seed with UNC, Mich St, or Oh St if they are the 2.

Just avoid Kentucky, Cuse, Oh State, UNC and Mich St for a potential rd 2 game and I'll be content.

 

[JasonS]

In theory and in general, I'd much rather be a 7 or 10 seed than an 8 or 9. But....and i know its cliche, but it all comes down to match-ups.

Id much prefer being the 8/9 game in the same bracket with a team like Duke, Mizz, or Kansas if they end up as the 1 than being a 2 seed with UNC, Mich St, or Oh St.

Just avoid Kentucky, Cuse, Oh State, and Mich St for a potential rd 2 game and I'll be content.

I would LOVE seeing OSU in round two! First of all, I think we match up well with them. Second, they haven't played well in over a month. I'll take that all day. Of course, OSU might be a 3 seed if they lose a couple more.

 

[ralph1950]

Cincinnati is a lock

You are an eternal optimist.

When Mick spoke to the crowd after the game last night, to thank everyone for their support during the season, which was a lot more classy than dancing across the court, he did say "see you at the NCAA Tourney."

 

[JasonS]

You are an eternal optimist.

When Mick spoke to the crowd after the game last night, to thank everyone for their support during the season, which was a lot more classy than dancing across the court, he did say "see you at the NCAA Tourney."

Eternal optimists live longer!

 

[Scheids21]

You are an eternal optimist.

When Mick spoke to the crowd after the game last night, to thank everyone for their support during the season, which was a lot more classy than dancing across the court, he did say "see you at the NCAA Tourney."

Somehow the bubble continues to get weaker and we continue to get big wins but we're not getting more confident UC will get in.

 

[dp3113]

USA writer told me that bearcats are last team in because of their OOC SOS and bad losses. She cited Colorado last year. You may find this interesting:

Colorado Buffaloes (20-13, 8-8 Big 12; RPI: 66; SOS: 70)

What the committee would say: "Colorado's nonconference schedule ranked No. 331 in the nation. Without the 10 wins Colorado got against sub-150 RPI teams -- which included plenty of sub-200 and sub-300 teams, too -- the Buffaloes would be 10-13 overall. We like to reward teams for going out and playing teams in the nonconference, even if they don't win. We also really like the RPI, and Colorado's was 66. That might make very little sense to you but makes plenty of sense in the logic-free land we call the committee room. Sorry, but we think UAB's better. Why is everyone yelling at us?"

What the fans -- OK, pretty much everyone -- would say: "Are you guys kidding? You put UAB and Clemson in the bracket. Guess how many top-50 wins those teams have combined? Do you know? The answer is zero. Guess how many Colorado has? Six. The Buffaloes beat Kansas State three times and beat Texas once. No, the nonconference schedule wasn't pretty. No, the losses at San Francisco, Oklahoma and Iowa State didn't help Colorado. But when you're looking for a team that can be competitive in the NCAA tournament, wouldn't you prefer one whose best wins came against the best teams in its own conference both in the regular season and in the conference tournament? What about UAB's awful résumé makes you think the Blazers belong more than us? It can't be the eye test. It can't be the wins. It has to be RPI, and if it's RPI, that's not good enough. We all promised ourselves there would be no outrage this year, and you somehow pulled it off. Frankly, we're not even mad. We're sort of impressed. And deeply, deeply confused."

just so everyone knows....CBS had Nicole Auerbach, USA today's head CBB writer, on their college basketball podcast earlier this season. she is fresh out of college, 22/23 years old, and covering college basketball for the first time in her life.

i am sure she tries very hard and does research, but i would not look at her opinion as anything remotely approaching respected and legitimate.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

You are an eternal optimist.

When Mick spoke to the crowd after the game last night, to thank everyone for their support during the season, which was a lot more classy than dancing across the court, he did say "see you at the NCAA Tourney."

I was sitting in the lower corner last night where Marquette came in and out of and at halftime. I heckled Buzz saying, "Hey Buzz, ain't gonna be no dancing tonight!" Then after the game, I yelled, "No dancing tonight, Buzz!"

 

[bearcat jeff]

UC got a couple votes in the ESPN power rankings. Don't understand how Louisvlle is still in the polls or power rankings. Yeah I do, Pitino.

 

[Cin City]

I would love to play OSU...bottom line is I can see this happening in the tourney.

 

[BearcatMick]

I want uk. They are highly overrated. I think our pressure would cause them fits. Also we have a much better coach

 

[Thegreatone]

I disagree. Although, I am not one that think UK will run through and win it all. Need more than just raw talent. Need leadership and chemistry.

Of the potential 1 or 2 seeds I would want:

OSU
Duke
Mich St

Duke is screaming 1st round out IMO

 

[BearcatMick]

I disagree. Although, I am not one that think UK will run through and win it all. Need more than just raw talent. Need leadership and chemistry.

Of the potential 1 or 2 seeds I would want:

OSU
Duke
Mich St

Duke is screaming 1st round out IMO

Incorrect. Duke is a tougher out than uk uk is talented but they are young and lack leadership. Regardless uc will make a big run in the tourney

 

[ucswais]

Incorrect.

All of your shtick was tired before it began, but to still be using this after being proven wrong yet again in the last thread is another low.

 

[Thegreatone]

I am not a fan of Duke at all this year.

Soft big men
Freshman gaurd
No slashers

 

[DontMissHim]

Incorrect. Duke is a tougher out than uk uk is talented but they are young and lack leadership. Regardless uc will make a big run in the tourney

How old was Derek Rose when he lead memphis to the championship game? What about the leaders on Kentucky's final four team last year? Lead by 3-4 seniors, I assume?

Kentucky is the best team in the country- by far. This past weekend I was watching a game and they said UK had the highest scoring margin in the country, out scoring teams by an average of 19 a game. (that probably has gone up a few since the beating last night).

UC couldn't beat Kentucky, they could beat Duke if things fell into place. UC should want Kansas/MSU if they have to see them in the second round.

 

[BearcatMick]

I won't respond to ucweis ad hominem attack.

Uc will beat uk if the opportunity presents itself. Uks bench is weak and gates will get davis in foul trouble. We have too many shooters so well spread out that d and expose their sub par on ball d with our penetration. On top of that, our coach is better. It will be a high scoring affair that obviously benefits our style of play. I don't think their guards can handle our extreme pressure

id rather play uk than kansas (robinson), mich state (slow tempo great d) or duke (elite team). Uk is the easiest#1 seed

 

[ucswais]

I am not a fan of Duke at all this year.

Soft big men
Freshman gaurd
No slashers

Agree, I would want to play Duke. They are jump shooters as their primary means of scoring and we play pretty good defense on shooters. I worry much more about a team like Kentucky or Syracuse where all of their guys could get to the hole off the dribble.

I wouldn't mind the OSU matchup either. We'd bring the energy for sure in that one and I think Yancy can control Sullinger as much as anyone can. The main problems there would be Craft causing havoc on Cash and Yancy racking up fouls.

 

[Crimedogg25]

UK is the class of college basketball this year. No one compares with their overall talent.

 

[Eternal E]

the only 1 seed Cincinnati has a chance against would be Duke. UC should hope for a 7/10 seed to play against a 2 seed. I think UC could actually replicate what they did to Missouri last year again...and they could probably give all the other ones good games.

 

[ralph1950]

the only 1 seed Cincinnati has a chance against would be Duke. UC should hope for a 7/10 seed to play against a 2 seed. I think UC could actually replicate what they did to Missouri last year again...and they could probably give all the other ones good games.

Not true EE, when the Tourney is down to 32 teams anyone can be anyone, throughout the years several 1's have lost to 8 or 9's. Northern Iowa beats Kansas, UCLA beats UC, VCU beats Kansas, UTEP beats Kansas, and on and on.