The fact that the ACC only had three teams is proof against your argument. Plain and simple, all at large teams are compared against each other. Preference is typically given to big conference teams, because they have played more top teams and typically beaten some if they are in consideration. But NO, they aren't looking to fill a certain # of teams from any one conference. The NCAA has given media access to how the process works through mock selections the past several years and to a T every single person that has been through will tell you that they don't know how many teams made it from each conference until the field is set. The process is very clear cut in that teams are compared with a pool of other teams, not with teams from their own conference. Whether the SEC gets 3, 4 or 5 bids has nothing to do with them being the SEC, but completely with the resumes of the teams being considered against other potential at large teams.

 

End of story.

 

 

 

Proof against my argument? It hasnt happened since 2000. If it happened 2 years ago then its against my point but it happened 9 years ago. And the ACC was a 9 team league back then. The trend doesnt lie. The BCS schools will always have a min. number of teams getting into the bracket. Of course the selection committee is going to say what they are saying. Can you imagine the crap they would get if they came right out and said 18 at-large bids automatically go to the major conferences?

 

 

 

ILL State is so overrated, and I go there. I think Creighton takes the MVC tourney, I just don't see the UNI thing at all.

 

 

I am going for Illinois State!!!

 

I spent some time at the Vegas casinos talking with some boosters of ISU and they were very supportive of my career ambitions and gave me great contacts. They also are very fond of Coach Jank, gotta go with the KU connection there.

 

 

 

 

I am going for Illinois State!!!

 

I spent some time at the Vegas casinos talking with some boosters of ISU and they were very supportive of my career ambitions and gave me great contacts. They also are very fond of Coach Jank, gotta go with the KU connection there.

 

 

interesting...

 

 

1. Spent some time in Vegas.

 

2. Met some ISU boosters who hooked you up in reference to your career ambitions. $$$$

 

3. You've been bagging on ISU all year but now want them to win the MVC.

 

 

Sounds like these boosters have paid some MVC players off and gave you a nice betting tip!

 

I need to call my bookie.

Edited March 3, 200917 yr by zenryan

Greg Paulus' new single.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCglZ4KFPWg

That video is so hilarious. It was really well made.

interesting...

 

 

1. Spent some time in Vegas.

 

2. Met some ISU boosters who hooked you up in reference to your career ambitions. $$$$

 

3. You've been bagging on ISU all year but now want them to win the MVC.

 

 

Sounds like these boosters have paid some MVC players off and gave you a nice betting tip!

 

I need to call my bookie.

 

 

Conspiracy theory, I like it. cue the spooky music.

Proof against my argument? It hasnt happened since 2000. If it happened 2 years ago then its against my point but it happened 9 years ago. And the ACC was a 9 team league back then. The trend doesnt lie. The BCS schools will always have a min. number of teams getting into the bracket. Of course the selection committee is going to say what they are saying. Can you imagine the crap they would get if they came right out and said 18 at-large bids automatically go to the major conferences?

There is NO set amount that must come from major conferences. This year it looks like 8 will come from both the Big East & the ACC and that is because the mid majors are WEAK this year, along with the Big 12 and SEC. The MAC, MVC, Conf. USA etc. suck so more majors will go. In most cases a middle of the pack team from a strong BCS conference has a better resume then a 2nd or 3rd place team in a mid-major conference. It's just how it is, there is no conspiracy needed to take the more deserving school in the first place. The "trend" is that usually horizon league teams and the like only should get in if they win their weak ass confernces. The few that merit more consideration get just that equal consideration regardless of the conference they play in.

 

Big 12 will get 5:

 

OU

KU

Mizzou

Texas

Ok state/Kstate winner

Mizzou is the most underrated team right now IMO

Mizzou is the most underrated overrated team right now IMO

 

Fixed.

 

(with apologies to Memphis)

 

Mizzou is anything but underrated.

Mizzou is the most underrated team right now IMO

underrated why? Smoked by KU, beaten by ILL and ranked higher than both of them. (as of last week)

Edited March 3, 200917 yr by RockRaines

underrated why? Smoked by KU, beaten by ILL and ranked higher than both of them. (as of last week)

 

I think that may be the exact definition of overrated....

Greg Paulus is the biggest b**** in college sports.

 

 

I know this isnt nice to say but I wouldnt mind seeing someone cave in Paulus' face with an elbow one of these days...

Thank you for your services Kyle Taber (Tots), the lone Hoosier senior. This season will not look pretty by any means on paper, but it's been a blast to watch.

 

Let's burst someone's bubble in the Big Ten tourney, and end the season on a high note.

Wow, the Cameron Crazies busting out the overrated when they were 11 1/2 point favorites. I'm so glad that game is over, I couldn't take any more of the Duke love fest from the announcers.

Greg Paulus is the biggest b**** in college sports.

 

 

I know this isnt nice to say but I wouldnt mind seeing someone cave in Paulus' face with an elbow one of these days...

You and me both.

 

Wow, the Cameron Crazies busting out the overrated when they were 11 1/2 point favorites. I'm so glad that game is over, I couldn't take any more of the Duke love fest from the announcers.

Another reason why I think the ACC has some of the worst fans in college basketball.

The Ok St / K-State game was fun to watch....how tall is Keaton Page? espn.com lists him as 5-10 which absolutely can not be true...i'd say somewhere closer to 5-7 is probably right.

Thank you for your services Kyle Taber (Tots), the lone Hoosier senior. This season will not look pretty by any means on paper, but it's been a blast to watch.

 

Let's burst someone's bubble in the Big Ten tourney, and end the season on a high note.

You are one of the few if not the only IU fan I know, and unfortunatly I know many, that would qualify this season as " a blast to watch". Most I know are just downright embarrased, and want to move on as quickly as possible. They have pretty much just written this season off and want to act like it never happened.

Wow, the Cameron Crazies busting out the overrated when they were 11 1/2 point favorites. I'm so glad that game is over, I couldn't take any more of the Duke love fest from the announcers.

 

 

 

Duke has the dumbest fans in the ACC. I heard the chants and started laughing. Duke is ranked 17 spots higher than FSU and only won by 3 yet FSU is overrated?? hahaha

 

 

I cant wait until the tournament begins and Duke has to play with refs who arent in Coach K's back pocket. They wont make it past the Sweet 16.

Duke has the dumbest fans in the ACC. I heard the chants and started laughing. Duke is ranked 17 spots higher than FSU and only won by 3 yet FSU is overrated?? hahaha

 

 

I cant wait until the tournament begins and Duke has to play with refs who arent in Coach K's back pocket. They wont make it past the Sweet 16.

 

 

 

It is always fun to watch Coach K freak when he does not get "his" calls in the NCAA tourney.

Ready to fail, Wisconsin?

 

Edited March 4, 200917 yr by Felix

Will Minnesota rush the court if they win?

 

A month ago there was no way to possibly believe that Wisconsin could win. But things change, and I think that Wisconsin will find a way to eek this one out and make up for the horrible choke job at Madison.

 

A win tonight and the Badgers start to guarantee a NCAA berth.

 

Will Minnesota rush the court if they win?

 

A month ago there was no way to possibly believe that Wisconsin could win. But things change, and I think that Wisconsin will find a way to eek this one out and make up for the horrible choke job at Madison.

 

A win tonight and the Badgers start to guarantee a NCAA berth.

 

 

great turnaround by the Badgers.

Thanks NW

Pathetic display by Miami. Losing by 10 at GT. hahaha, pathetic.

 

 

Might need to make the ACC semis now and that wont happen.

 

 

Cant wait until all the seniors leave.