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Official 2006 NCAA Tournament Discussion Thread

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OSUScoonie12 said:
They only sure locks like people have said already are Duke and UConn.

If OSU gets a #1 or #2 seed i just hope they don't have to play LSU or UNC to get to the Elite Eight. Those two teams are dangerous right now and could probably beat just about anyone at the moment.
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If we played UNC for a chance to get to the elite 8, I don't think we could have a better matchup, unless a midmajor team was able to get to the sweet 16 against us.

The only probelm they might bring to the table would Be Reyshawn Terry. Not sure how he plays, outside inside, but I think a guys like Sylvester could match up with him. Dials could handle Hansbrough and then Sullinger on Noel. Other than that UNC is not that great at the guard positon and Butler and Foster could have a field day.

Also their starters look to turn the ball over quite a bit which would fall right into our hands.
 
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I think its fair to say that Ohio State will be a sexy pick to win it all for those who don't want to jump in line and take UConn or Duke.

Me? I'm jumping in line and taking UConn. (barring a major injury of course.)
 
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StadiumDorm said:
I think its fair to say that Ohio State will be a sexy pick to win it all for those who don't want to jump in line and take UConn or Duke.

Me? I'm jumping in line and taking UConn. (barring a major injury of course.)
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Barring 3 or 4 major injuries. that team has about 8 players that would start on any other team in the country.
 
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UConn is definitely the best team in the land and is the only team I don't think we'd stand a chance of beating, even if we're hot on 3's.

As for the #1 seed, wait a couple years because it's not going to happen this year. Let's just be satisfied with #2.
 
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Golferdow01 said:
UConn is definitely the best team in the land and is the only team I don't think we'd stand a chance of beating, even if we're hot on 3's.

As for the #1 seed, wait a couple years because it's not going to happen this year. Let's just be satisfied with #2.
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Yeah, get the #1 seed next year so I can watch in Buffalo :biggrin:
 
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There are 3 definite locks for #1 seeds, barring any future losses. Villanova is #2 RPI and have the #3 SOS. That's a lock for a #1 seed, and they have earned it.

Memphis 26-2 overall 3-2 v. RPI top 25, 5-2 top 50, 6 RPI, 44 SOS. At UAB tomorrow. Toughest road of any team wanting to get this #1 seed. I hope they're not looking past this game @UAB, clearly the toughest confrence game they will have. UTEP at home isn't exactly a pushover, either.

Tennessee is an intriguing team. 21-5 overall, they have dropped 2 of their last 3, but they have the #4 RPI and #6 SOS. 1-2 v. RPI top 25 and 4-4 v. RPI top 50 though. Versus Kentucky tonight, it should be a good one. A loss here and forget it... if they win their record v. the RPI top 50 gets better.

Ohio State, too. 21-4 overall Their RPI is 5, and their SOS is 19. 4-3 v. RPI top 25, 7-4 against the RPI top 50. A good resume, and they're finishing strong. Seven wins against the RPI top 50 is a lot, and should say a lot to the committee, I think.

Gonzaga's another team that could hop into a #1 spot. They have the media's attention with Morrison's dynamic scoring and majestic shag, but it might not be enough to get the tournament committee to look past their #87 SOS. 2-2 top 25, 2-3 top 50. Don't think so.

Texas's RPI is 8 and SOS is 54, and at 24-4, and they're also 4-3 v. the RPI top 25, 5-3. The loss at Oklahoma St. was tough, and I think their chance at a #1 hinges on the game at home v. Oklahoma. A win doesn't promise a #1 seed, but I think a loss might drop them from contention.
 
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souL said:
There are 3 definite locks for #1 seeds, barring any future losses. Villanova is #2 RPI and have the #3 SOS. That's a lock for a #1 seed, and they have earned it.

Memphis 26-2 overall 3-2 v. RPI top 25, 5-2 top 50, 6 RPI, 44 SOS. At UAB tomorrow. Toughest road of any team wanting to get this #1 seed. I hope they're not looking past this game @UAB, clearly the toughest confrence game they will have. UTEP at home isn't exactly a pushover, either.

Tennessee is an intriguing team. 21-5 overall, they have dropped 2 of their last 3, but they have the #4 RPI and #6 SOS. 1-2 v. RPI top 25 and 4-4 v. RPI top 50 though. Versus Kentucky tonight, it should be a good one. A loss here and forget it... if they win their record v. the RPI top 50 gets better.

Ohio State, too. 21-4 overall Their RPI is 5, and their SOS is 19. 4-3 v. RPI top 25, 7-4 against the RPI top 50. A good resume, and they're finishing strong. Seven wins against the RPI top 50 is a lot, and should say a lot to the committee, I think.

Gonzaga's another team that could hop into a #1 spot. They have the media's attention with Morrison's dynamic scoring and majestic shag, but it might not be enough to get the tournament committee to look past their #87 SOS. 2-2 top 25, 2-3 top 50. Don't think so.

Texas's RPI is 8 and SOS is 54, and at 24-4, and they're also 4-3 v. the RPI top 25, 5-3. The loss at Oklahoma St. was tough, and I think their chance at a #1 hinges on the game at home v. Oklahoma. A win doesn't promise a #1 seed, but I think a loss might drop them from contention.
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Good research. Memphis and tOSU very close based on these numbers.
 
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