Post by azteccc on Jan 23, 2013 0:30:05 GMT -8
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insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/ncbexperts/id/8864810/minnesota-surprise-final-four-contenders-college-basketball
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Now, since the past forever we've all had our views on the MWC, and it wasn't that many years ago that we got snubbed on Selection Sunday. But take a minute to let it sink in that Colorado State is getting possible Final Four contender type love. Yes, this indirectly ties into losing against Wyoming as well.
On the other hand...
insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/predictions
These percentages are for all teams included in the latest Bracket.
According to ESPN daily simulations, we have a 15.3% chance to make the Sweet 16. And only a 2% chance to make the Final Four. This isn't a knock on our team, since those percentages are in the top 30. There are only ten teams with a Sweet 16 percentage above 50% - meaning all but ten teams in the country are not favored to win 2 games.
I guess my point is twofold.
1. Don't let the toughness of our conference go understated, and realize that even though we tripped up there is a lot of season left to be played and if anyone can turn it around, it is Fisher and Co.
and
2. Those saying Sweet 16 or bust need to temper expectations - not because you've lost faith in the team all of a sudden, but because there are only TEN teams in NCAA Div. I projected as likely to make the Sweet 16. And those saying we had (but no longer have) a Sweet 16 squad should realize that a Sweet 16 isn't likely for anyone but the Tier 1A schools any given year.
insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/ncbexperts/id/8864810/minnesota-surprise-final-four-contenders-college-basketball
[mod's note: subscription material deleted]
Now, since the past forever we've all had our views on the MWC, and it wasn't that many years ago that we got snubbed on Selection Sunday. But take a minute to let it sink in that Colorado State is getting possible Final Four contender type love. Yes, this indirectly ties into losing against Wyoming as well.
On the other hand...
insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/predictions
These percentages are for all teams included in the latest Bracket.
According to ESPN daily simulations, we have a 15.3% chance to make the Sweet 16. And only a 2% chance to make the Final Four. This isn't a knock on our team, since those percentages are in the top 30. There are only ten teams with a Sweet 16 percentage above 50% - meaning all but ten teams in the country are not favored to win 2 games.
I guess my point is twofold.
1. Don't let the toughness of our conference go understated, and realize that even though we tripped up there is a lot of season left to be played and if anyone can turn it around, it is Fisher and Co.
and
2. Those saying Sweet 16 or bust need to temper expectations - not because you've lost faith in the team all of a sudden, but because there are only TEN teams in NCAA Div. I projected as likely to make the Sweet 16. And those saying we had (but no longer have) a Sweet 16 squad should realize that a Sweet 16 isn't likely for anyone but the Tier 1A schools any given year.
