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**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04:05 PM

I'll probably find the time to keep daily updated brackets in the thread. In the mean time, who do you have winning it all? Kentucky a lock? Teams lose. So I don't think so. I truly believe undefeated hurts you going into The Dance.

Virginia's head coach Tony Bennett comes from Wazzu and I remember being happy the day he left even though I wondered why Virginia? Not rooting for them. I really don't know.

I expect Kansas to not make the sweet 16 potentially. Definitely not a championship contender (which would make it all the sweeter should they defy the odds).

KC_Connection · 03-15-2015, 04:55 PM

UK and Wisconsin should make the FF. Two best teams in the country this year in my mind. As to who comes out on the other side, I don't know.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-15-2015, 05:02 PM

So, in addition to UK/WSU/ND shit, KU has a 15 seed that is better than all the other 15s, three 14s, two 13s, and two 12s.

Oh, and you see now ISU? The Big 12 tourney had no bearing on seed. Didn't even get Omaha. Cool story.

Al Bundy · 03-15-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

Yeah, uhh, they, uhh, kind of played, uhh, Zona close.

UCLA lost to Gonzaga, North Carolina, Kentucky and Utah by 106 points.
— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) March 15, 2015

Also had that happen....

Ceej · 03-15-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

UCLA lost to Gonzaga, North Carolina, Kentucky and Utah by 106 points.
— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) March 15, 2015

Also had that happen....

Had to guess the name on the front of the Jersey helped too.

Silock · 03-15-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

True enough, but they're also a team that can beat KU on its best day too. When I was looking at potential 14-16 seeds last night, they were the team I least wanted to play. Huge difference between them (88 in KenPom) and a team like Texas Southern (207 in KenPom) for example despite being the same seed.

Don't really care, TBH. Easy games are apparently overrated for this university.

We've had the bracket open up too many times and shit the bed for me to really get too bent out of shape.

Just win the game in front of you.

Discuss Thrower · 03-15-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bufkin

There's always been an anti-LDS vibe by these selection committees. Whether it's Utah State or BYU.

Screw play-in games. We beat Gonzaga and are repaid with a 1st round Ole Miss matchup. ****.

Mormons don't drink Coke, Budweiser or Starbucks and can't do anything fun on Sundays. No shocker they aren't given any favors in an exhibition tournament that prioritizes making money over competitive fairness or balance.

EDIT: forgot beer.

**lewdog** · 03-15-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Mormons don't drink Coke or Starbucks and can't do anything fun on Sundays. No shocker they aren't given any favors in an exhibition tournament that prioritizes making money over competitive fairness or balance.

Add in they are boring and that's a good post.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-15-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

New Mexico St is a top 10 OREB team in the country. They'll destroy KU on the boards.

Four of the top 15 in OReb% are Big 12 teams. We’re at least used to it lol.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-15-2015, 05:19 PM

@KUTheShiver: Coach Self said if this KU team gets a shot at the Elite 8 game - "then it's been a hell of a season" #kubball

Ceej · 03-15-2015, 05:19 PM

@mctait

Self: If this team gets a chance to play in the E8 game, then it's been a hell of a year. Let's just call it like it is.

EDIT -- Beat me!

Unsmooth-Moment · 03-15-2015, 05:20 PM

I love the possible wsu/ku game. Good for that to actually happen.

Al Bundy · 03-15-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

Had to guess the name on the front of the Jersey helped too.

That is what helped them.. also beat out Temple.

KC_Connection · 03-15-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Don't really care, TBH. Easy games are apparently overrated for this university.

We've had the bracket open up too many times and shit the bed for me to really get too bent out of shape.

Just win the game in front of you.

The point, though, is that nobody should be surprised if this version of KU loses to this particular #15. A definite possibility.

KC_Connection · 03-15-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Four of the top 15 in OReb% are Big 12 teams. We’re at least used to it lol.

Oh, we're definitely used to it. Still have no way to deal with it, though, especially without Cliff.

Silock · 03-15-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The point, though, is that nobody should be surprised if this version of KU loses to this particular #15. A definite possibility.

I would be shocked. Yes, they're under-seeded, but we are battle tested. We'll find a way to win.

03-13-2015, 06:20 PM
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	**2015 March Madness thread** I'll probably find the time to keep daily updated brackets in the thread. In the mean time, who do you have winning it all? Kentucky a lock? Teams lose. So I don't think so. I truly believe undefeated hurts you going into The Dance. Virginia's head coach Tony Bennett comes from Wazzu and I remember being happy the day he left even though I wondered why Virginia? Not rooting for them. I really don't know. I expect Kansas to not make the sweet 16 potentially. Definitely not a championship contender (which would make it all the sweeter should they defy the odds). Last edited by Mr. Flopnuts; 03-17-2015 at 04:05 PM..
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03-15-2015, 04:55 PM	#151
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03-15-2015, 05:02 PM	#152
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7888717	So, in addition to UK/WSU/ND shit, KU has a 15 seed that is better than all the other 15s, three 14s, two 13s, and two 12s. Oh, and you see now ISU? The Big 12 tourney had no bearing on seed. Didn't even get Omaha. Cool story. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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