Other Sports March Madness Poll: 12-15 seeds - Page 2

lcarus · 03-12-2012, 11:25 AM

Vote for which 12-15 seed has the best opportunity for an upset. Pick one.

**Bearcat** · 03-12-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

Anyone who thinks that New Mexico will get beat be Long Beach St. either is an idiot, or just taking a guess and doesn't watch college basketball. If New Mexico played as well in the first half of the season as they did the whole second half of the season they would be a top 12-15 team with a 3-4 seeding in the tourney. Watch!

LBS lost to SDSU in OT, and played a few other teams close (KU, UNC, Creighton)... looks like New Mexico had a non-con SoS of 294, so maybe that's why they looked so good? They did take 2/3 from SDSU though, and it's almost too sexy of a pick at this point... tough pick.

Thorpilian · 03-12-2012, 02:21 PM

They are not inconsistent. If you read the post. The whole second half of the season isn't inconsistent. They had injuries early as well. Plus, study up. They are not a at large bid. They won the conference, and the conference tourney. Appreciate the stupidity though.

Thorpilian · 03-12-2012, 02:25 PM

They will crush LBS. We could banter all day. I watch college basketball. I don't watch the highlights on sports center and regurgitate W's & L's. I watched. SDSU took them so lightly, worst game of the season. New Mexico beat UNLV who would take a giant dump on LBS as well. Time, patience, solitude my friends. The score will tell. then you can be learned.

Thorpilian · 03-12-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

LBS lost to SDSU in OT, and played a few other teams close (KU, UNC, Creighton)... looks like New Mexico had a non-con SoS of 294, so maybe that's why they looked so good? They did take 2/3 from SDSU though, and it's almost too sexy of a pick at this point... tough pick.

You are right. They played KINDA close, and lost, because they the big name teams take nights off against horrible teams. It happens everywhere across all leagues when the strong and weak teams play. Who have they beat? =0=

veist · 03-12-2012, 02:28 PM

Tough choice between Belmont, Cal and LBSU I think at least one of them pulls the upset.

**Bearcat** · 03-12-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

You are right. They played KINDA close, and lost, because they the big name teams take nights off against horrible teams. It happens everywhere across all leagues when the strong and weak teams play. Who have they beat? =0=

Meh, off the top of my head, Davidson did the same thing in '08... close losses to UNC, Duke, UCLA, but no big wins... then they were a 3 pointer away from beating the top 3 seeds in their region and going to the Final Four.

Not saying LBS is that team, but if they were horrible, surely SDSU or UNC or Kansas or Creighton would have really taken care of business... and they weren't just KINDA close, LBS and UNC were tied with 10 minutes left before UNC won by 8, and they lost to SDSU in OT, and beat Xavier.

This seems pretty important to you, so I guess you'll owe us all a big I told ya so if New Mexico wins by 20... good luck with that.

Thorpilian · 03-12-2012, 03:50 PM

It's not important to me. I just watched and know what will happen. I am a UNLV fan. The mouton west has four teams in the tourney. New Mexico beat them all. Who did LBS beat that is in the tourney. Just a, thats what I thought. I like the conversation and debate. I just like pertinent info for people to rebut with. Keeping it close with good teams when you are a nobody team is because the good team takes a night off. But, all in all. Good responses. Happy days my CHIEF friends. Tomahawk CHOP!

Trevo_410 · 03-12-2012, 05:37 PM

Kansas vs. Belmont

**Bearcat** · 03-12-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

It's not important to me. I just watched and know what will happen. I am a UNLV fan. The mouton west has four teams in the tourney. New Mexico beat them all. Who did LBS beat that is in the tourney. Just a, thats what I thought. I like the conversation and debate. I just like pertinent info for people to rebut with. Keeping it close with good teams when you are a nobody team is because the good team takes a night off. But, all in all. Good responses. Happy days my CHIEF friends. Tomahawk CHOP!

That's where we disagree, when it comes to a handful of games... sure, one close game doesn't mean much, but 5 or 6 close games is either a lot of teams taking a day off or a hint that LBS might be a pretty decent team. I watched LBS vs KU, so that's really all I have to go by, since I don't catch much of NM. Plus, they're in the high 30s in kenpom and I think about the same in Sagarin.

I understand what you're saying... almost-wins aren't nearly as impressive as wins, but I'll be surprised if anyone in their weekend pod walks all over LBS.

mr. tegu · 03-12-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

Anyone who thinks that New Mexico will get beat be Long Beach St. either is an idiot, or just taking a guess and doesn't watch college basketball. If New Mexico played as well in the first half of the season as they did the whole second half of the season they would be a top 12-15 team with a 3-4 seeding in the tourney. Watch! No, I am not a homer. I am a stonch UNLV running Rebel basketball fan, and I know this team well due to conference play over the years and being a season ticket holder. They are strong. They will make a push deep in the tourney. Yes, they were seeded properly on a whole season to judge by. But, they were even better the WHOLE second half of the year. They could be a 3-4 seed based on their second half of the season play. Go U..N..L..V.., UNLV Go, Fight, Win! REB-----ELS!

I have watched New Mexico go on loooooong scoring droughts. Too inconsistent and LBSU has played a decent schedule. To say anyone picking LBSU is an "idiot" is pretty idiotic IMO. New Mexico may win but they are beatable. You may not be a homer but I smell some conference bias.

mr. tegu · 03-12-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

It's not important to me. I just watched and know what will happen. I am a UNLV fan. The mouton west has four teams in the tourney. New Mexico beat them all. Who did LBS beat that is in the tourney. Just a, thats what I thought. I like the conversation and debate. I just like pertinent info for people to rebut with. Keeping it close with good teams when you are a nobody team is because the good team takes a night off. But, all in all. Good responses. Happy days my CHIEF friends. Tomahawk CHOP!

I still think like you that New Mexico wins because of their terrific D. I forger the big kid's name on the inside at the moment but I imagine he will have a big game and hold off LBSU in a close one.

I voted for New Mexico St but I think that reflects more on my opinion of Indiana.

**Nzoner** · 03-13-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

That's where we disagree, when it comes to a handful of games... sure, one close game doesn't mean much, but 5 or 6 close games is either a lot of teams taking a day off or a hint that LBS might be a pretty decent team. I watched LBS vs KU, so that's really all I have to go by, since I don't catch much of NM. Plus, they're in the high 30s in kenpom and I think about the same in Sagarin.

I understand what you're saying... almost-wins aren't nearly as impressive as wins, but I'll be surprised if anyone in their weekend pod walks all over LBS.

Right now Vegas only has LBS as a 4 point dog.

**RealSNR** · 03-13-2012, 11:24 AM

I like both Davidson and Long Beach State to come up with wins in the first round. I'm also very tempted to pick Belmont over Georgetown, because **** Georgetown. Seems like they've done nothing but lose in the first two rounds every goddamn year recently.

mr. tegu · 03-13-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I like both Davidson and Long Beach State to come up with wins in the first round. I'm also very tempted to pick Belmont over Georgetown, because **** Georgetown. Seems like they've done nothing but lose in the first two rounds every goddamn year recently.

Then Kansas can get revenge! I love it!

**Dartgod** · 03-13-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Then Kansas can get revenge! I love it!

Meh. They're no Bucknell.

View Poll Results: Pick a 12-15 seed likely to upset their opponent
VCU (12) vs. Wichita St. (5)	10	12.66%
Long Beach St. (12) vs. New Mexico (5)	22	27.85%
Harvard (12) vs. Vanderbilt (5)	1	1.27%
Cal/USF (12) vs. Temple (5)	7	8.86%
New Mexico St. (13) vs. Indiana (4)	5	6.33%
Davidson (13) vs. Louisville (4)	7	8.86%
Montana (13) vs. Wisconsin (4)	4	5.06%
Ohio (13) vs. Michigan (4)	0	0%
South Dakota St. (14) vs. Baylor (3)	0	0%
BYU/Iona (14) vs. Marquette (3)	0	0%
St. Bonaventure (14) vs. Florida St. (3)	0	0%
Belmont (14) vs. Georgetown (3)	6	7.59%
Lehigh (15) vs. Duke (2)	1	1.27%
Norfolk St. (15) vs. Missouri (2)	5	6.33%
Loyola MD (15) vs. Ohio St. (2)	2	2.53%
Detroit (15) vs. Kansas (2)	9	11.39%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2012, 11:25 AM
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03-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#17
Thorpilian Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Baby Casino cash: $9519518	They are not inconsistent. If you read the post. The whole second half of the season isn't inconsistent. They had injuries early as well. Plus, study up. They are not a at large bid. They won the conference, and the conference tourney. Appreciate the stupidity though.
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03-12-2012, 02:25 PM	#18
Thorpilian Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Baby Casino cash: $9519518	They will crush LBS. We could banter all day. I watch college basketball. I don't watch the highlights on sports center and regurgitate W's & L's. I watched. SDSU took them so lightly, worst game of the season. New Mexico beat UNLV who would take a giant dump on LBS as well. Time, patience, solitude my friends. The score will tell. then you can be learned.
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03-12-2012, 02:28 PM	#20
veist Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Tough choice between Belmont, Cal and LBSU I think at least one of them pulls the upset.
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03-12-2012, 03:50 PM	#22
Thorpilian Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Baby Casino cash: $9519518	It's not important to me. I just watched and know what will happen. I am a UNLV fan. The mouton west has four teams in the tourney. New Mexico beat them all. Who did LBS beat that is in the tourney. Just a, thats what I thought. I like the conversation and debate. I just like pertinent info for people to rebut with. Keeping it close with good teams when you are a nobody team is because the good team takes a night off. But, all in all. Good responses. Happy days my CHIEF friends. Tomahawk CHOP!
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03-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#23
Trevo_410 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Independence, Missouri Casino cash: $3605380	Kansas vs. Belmont __________________
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