I had to chuckle this morning listening to Dan Patrick talk about tonight's games. He said, "Tonight's play in game, the last four in. It's like the JV warm-up game. Before the real thing."
Play in game
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Why does Fran get a huge bonus for making the NCAA tournament if no one even has the opportunity to pick them in their brackets?
Barta loves giving away money
Tried to watch some last night and honestly it's just hard to get excited about two 16 seeds or two 12 seeds playing each other. The whole time I was just thinking about how these teams probably shouldn't be in the tourney at all and the winner will probably get bounced in the first round anyways.
Anyone know the record of the teams that win the play in games?
Anyone know the record of the teams that win the play in games?
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VCU, from a couple years ago, is the Play-in cinderella story that every Hawkfan has been reading before bedtime this week. Other than that, I'm not sure play-ins have done too much damage.
Correction: LaSalle as well. thanks Cytwins.
This is the 3rd year with the play-in, correct? And I'm pretty sure the 1st two years one has at least made a sweet 16 game. It will be interesting if that trend holds up.
I didn't realize VCU was in the play in game that year.
I think it would be more compelling if the committe designated these games for the top mid majors that didn't make it. Or at least pit a good mid major against an average major like NC State, there's at least a story line there. Instead I'm watching very average ACC & Big East teams go at it.
Last chance to make jokes about IoLa's incredible depth. Get 'em in before their season ends tonight.
He put up an Iowa State helmet on the set. Says he likes our basketball team, even though he hasn't seen us play all year. At least he is honest about his analysis compared to the other talking heads.
This is why I don't like the play ins. Part of the cool part of the tournament is these little schools get rewarded for winning their league by playing on a big stage. Granted that reward typically ends up being getting drubbed by 40 points, but it's still better than the case described in that article. If the ncaa wants more games make more bubble teams play in.
Also I'm in vacation in Arizona and can't even watch these games. I don't care if you call it play in, jv or first four, it's clearly not part of the real tournament. Feel free to dig this up if ISU ever plays in one and I'll say the same.
Here is a link to the rules for the selection committee, including rules for the selection of the First Round teams.
http://i.turner.ncaa.com/dr/ncaa/nc...s/files/2013-14 Principles and Procedures.pdf
http://i.turner.ncaa.com/dr/ncaa/nc...s/files/2013-14 Principles and Procedures.pdf
who cares? that 's less money for buying a footballer ...Why does Fran get a huge bonus for making the NCAA tournament if no one even has the opportunity to pick them in their brackets?
They almost made it in to play the BIG Dance.....should have went to the NIT and get beat there with hardly watching those games and the latest choke job.