ChiefsPlanet - Mizzou Basketball

Missouri fans were upset they didn't receive a No. 1 seed after the Tigers clinched the Big 12 tournament title, but that was always an unlikely outcome. (It's hard to argue with Michigan State's case for that final No. 1, especially after the Spartans topped off their already-excellent season with a Big Ten tournament title and yet another win over Ohio State.) But Missouri fans have a legitimate beef with the selection committee on at least one issue: Committee chair Jeff Hathaway said the Tigers were the fourth No. 2 seed behind the Buckeyes, Duke and Kansas. Sure, the Tigers' nonconference schedule didn't match that of those teams, but come on. Duke? Really?

The good news? In spite of itself, the committee still treated Missouri pretty well. Being a No. 2 seed that opens tourney play in Omaha, Neb. -- a five-hour drive from Columbia, Mo., and a three-hour jaunt up I-29 from alumni hotbed Kansas City, all in the heart of Big 12 country -- works out awfully well. In a perfect world, the Tigers would have received Kansas' No. 2 seed, where they could have played in Omaha and then Saint Louis. Alas, their road takes them west instead. But hey, Phoenix is lovely this time of year! Even more important? Missouri's half of the bracket -- frankly, its whole region, less MSU -- is absolutely ripe for the taking.

DJ's left nut

03-12-2012 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut (Post 8445496)

So how would you guys rank the historic significance of Mizzou's final four appearances?

Uh uh, fellas. We got the Memphis fan all pissed off.

Though, in fairness, they get pretty defensive when you start talking about a Finals appearance that didn't actually happen.

If only we could purchase players as well as Coach Cal could purchase players...

Ultra Peanut

03-12-2012 02:30 PM

I don't even know what started this, honestly, but it just seems like such a weird thing to be arguing about, especially when you have no evidence for how your school would compare. Both programs are awesome, but Kansas is one of the clear-cut elite programs and I don't understand how that's a point of contention.

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 8445518)

goodness me, a college sports team i follow broke the rules and it was revealed that a player on said team might NOT be too interested in schoolwork. i am shocked and appalled and also eight years old.

I feel as guilty watching college sports as I feel about paying attention to the stuff Vince McMahon shits out.

Bambi

03-12-2012 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 8445518)

You've got Frank Haith. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

Bambi

03-12-2012 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut (Post 8445527)

I don't even know what started this, honestly, but it just seems like such a weird thing to be arguing about, especially when you have no evidence for how your school would compare.

Don't tell him about 1973.

He'll yell at you about all the beer he drinks.

DJ's left nut

03-12-2012 02:36 PM

Look, I've read what Hathaway said, but it just doesn't make sense.

If the committee truly though Mizzou was the 4th 2 seed, they'd have put us in the bracket with Kentucky. Or they'd have sent us out East to square off against Syracuse.

It just doesn't pass the sniff test. I know what he said, but I don't think that's what he meant.

In either event, I'm over it. I'd have thrown some serious coin at tickets to STL, but its water under the bridge at this point and the atmosphere in Columbia will be insane so I'll be okay.

Besides, I'm still sweating that Florida/VA matchup. I'm not going to start taking the Sweet 16 for granted here.

Saul Good

03-12-2012 02:36 PM

Looks like Wickedson and UP are kindred spirits.

Saul Good

03-12-2012 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 8445545)

You could flip MSU and Mizzou, and I'd have been happy. This isn't much different, so I'm cool with it.

mnchiefsguy

03-12-2012 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 8445545)

The second round worries me as well. But I think the Tigers can win it if they come out focused and play their game. The Tigers seem to stumble early in the tournament in their history, so I will probably be more nervous about the first weekend more than anything.

mnchiefsguy

03-12-2012 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good (Post 8445553)

You could flip MSU and Mizzou, and I'd have been happy. This isn't much different, so I'm cool with it.

I think the MSU half of the bracket might be the tougher half. Memphis is not a team I would want to see in the second round.

DJ's left nut

03-12-2012 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson (Post 8445532)

Don't tell him about 1973.

He'll yell at you about all the beer he drinks.

Nah, I'd just hang back and wait for the sanctimonious preachers from Larryville to start making shit up again - kinda like those 2 championship banners you fellas have hanging for 1922 and 1923; when did you guys actually get awarded those 'titles' again? (Here's a hint: It was closer to WWII than WWI)

DJ's left nut

03-12-2012 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good (Post 8445546)

Looks like Wickedson and UP are kindred spirits.

Except UP has a dong.

Saulbadguy

03-12-2012 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson (Post 8445529)

You've got Frank Haith. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

Was about to say...

Dartgod

03-12-2012 02:47 PM

Let me make sure I understand this. We Mizzou fans are not allowed to have a discussion about the historical significance of previous Final Four match ups since our school has never appeared in one?

Gotcha! :thumb:

Ultra Peanut

03-12-2012 02:49 PM

Yes. Exactly!

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