Bracketology Thread 2018-19

[LoudMouth]

Not sure we can get Des Moines.

Michigan and Kansas have that pretty fast tracked. Sparty too.

I think the Michigan schools would be heading to Columbus

[LoudMouth]

WE would probably have to be a 2 seed to even get consideration for either side. Michigan/Michigan/Tennessee St will take up the Columbus spots. If Tennessee remains higher than both one will get send to Iowa and most likely Kansas will be there. If we want to get to Iowa we will need to beat out Kansas.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tennessee head to Columbia though...depending on UNC and Duke.
Kentucky might get the nod for Columbus as well

[brewcity77]

Ideally, get Michigan and Michigan State both to the 1-line ahead of Tennessee. They go to Columbus, then the Vols go to Columbia along with Duke. Kansas will most likely be in Tulsa. I actually think a 2/3 gives us a decent shot at Des Moines.

[PGsHeroes32]

Ideally, get Michigan and Michigan State both to the 1-line ahead of Tennessee. They go to Columbus, then the Vols go to Columbia along with Duke. Kansas will most likely be in Tulsa. I actually think a 2/3 gives us a decent shot at Des Moines.

Kansas will be the interesting case

Des Moines is technically like half hour closer to Kansas than Tulsa is.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Ideally, get Michigan and Michigan State both to the 1-line ahead of Tennessee. They go to Columbus, then the Vols go to Columbia along with Duke. Kansas will most likely be in Tulsa. I actually think a 2/3 gives us a decent shot at Des Moines.

Virginia is also in play for Columbia, Sc.   I think Columbus, OH is 2nd closest for both Virginia and Tennessee.

[muguru]

If MU is a top 4 seed, they are SUPPOSED to be protected...which means, if that happens, they should be in either Des Moines or Columbus at worst. That being said, they of all teams would get the shaft and be a #3 seed and have to go to Salt Lake City.

[slack00]

If MU is a top 4 seed, they are SUPPOSED to be protected...which means, if that happens, they should be in either Des Moines or Columbus at worst. That being said, they of all teams would get the shaft and be a #3 seed and have to go to Salt Lake City.

I think this is incorrect.  Protected seeds just mean that you wouldn't play a game where the opposing team has a much better home court advantage.  For example, if we get shipped out to San Jose, we wouldn't be matched up against San Francisco.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

If MU is a top 4 seed, they are SUPPOSED to be protected...which means, if that happens, they should be in either Des Moines or Columbus at worst. That being said, they of all teams would get the shaft and be a #3 seed and have to go to Salt Lake City.

But you also have to look at what other teams are competing for those cities.

Columbus has both Michigan and Michigan State to compete with,  plus likely one of Tennessee or Virginia being considered.  Marquette is well behind all of those teams.

Kansas could be either Des Moines or Tulsa since the difference is neglible.  So Kansas and both Michigan schools have to be placed.  Then is there a spot in Des Moines left?

A lot depends on the S-curve and what teams are ahead of Marquette.

[brewcity77]

If MU is a top 4 seed, they are SUPPOSED to be protected...which means, if that happens, they should be in either Des Moines or Columbus at worst. That being said, they of all teams would get the shaft and be a #3 seed and have to go to Salt Lake City.

There's 16 protected seeds for 8 locations. I'm sure they try to match it up as well as possible, but if there are three teams for one spot, someone's getting left out.

[PGsHeroes32]

There's 16 protected seeds for 8 locations. I'm sure they try to match it up as well as possible, but if there are three teams for one spot, someone's getting left out.

Would they ever consider trying to squeeze us into Des Moines over say Michigan and putting them somewhere simply because we are like 3.5 hours closer and might have an even bigger fan draw?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Would they ever consider trying to squeeze us into Des Moines over say Michigan and putting them somewhere simply because we are like 3.5 hours closer and might have an even bigger fan draw?

They could put us in the Fiserv and Michigan would have the bigger fan draw. Okay hyperbole...but not by that much

[PGsHeroes32]

They could put us in the Fiserv and Michigan would have the bigger fan draw. Okay hyperbole...but not by that much

I guess I've never paid attention to Michigan NCAA games.

But I don't see much of a fan base for normal road games. The barn for example isn't filled with them. Michigan football on the other hand....yeah, they got fans all around here.

But that's also part my point. Wouldn't a better team like Michigan draw better at any of their semi close locations? So putting us in a good spot might only help generate fan bases to proper locations.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I guess I've never paid attention to Michigan NCAA games.

But I don't see much of a fan base for normal road games. The barn for example isn't filled with them. Michigan football on the other hand....yeah, they got fans all around here.

But that's also part my point. Wouldn't a better team like Michigan draw better at any of their semi close locations? So putting us in a good spot might only help generate fan bases to proper locations.

Ah I understand now. Misunderstood your original post.

Michigan fans don't care much about regular season basketball. But they do care about the postseason a lot, preseason tournaments as well. When we were both in Orlando for the Old Spice a few years ago it seemed like over half the gym was Michigan fans.

[PGsHeroes32]

Ah I understand now. Misunderstood your original post.

Michigan fans don't care much about regular season basketball. But they do care about the postseason a lot, preseason tournaments as well. When we were both in Orlando for the Old Spice a few years ago it seemed like over half the gym was Michigan fans.

Yeah no worries. I don't involve myself in the logistics part of bracketology some I'm pretty ignorant to it that's why I was curious if us being a potential top seed and closer to Des Moines might help us more.

But yeah, I could see Michigan fans showing up when it matters.

[dgies9156]

Did anyone see Lunardi this week? I think he has a sick sense of humor!

Us against Loyola would be hilarious. Sister Jean et all gets rolled by a soaring Eagle. That would garner a lot of attention and, if we do as we would expect, mmmmm!

P.S. -- Us Snowbird Warriors are kinda pulling for Jacksonville for our team! About a 2.5 hour drive from here!

[PGsHeroes32]

Well,

Michigan sure doesn't draw fans for a mid January Wednesday home game vs the gophers.

There might be 100 people here.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Arena looks pretty filled up to me. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Arena looks pretty filled up to me. 

They've started to file in. But at tip off. There was basically just the students in the lower bowl.

Minimal noise either.

I was joking since we talked about it today so I found it funny. But this isn't the usual environment I see in Ann Arbor

[The Thing]

If they really use the NET rankings for seeding we may not have a protected seed anyway!

[PGsHeroes32]

If they really use the NET rankings for seeding we may not have a protected seed anyway!

We will know more that first bracket reveal.

But I doubt they go just down the line.

[PGsHeroes32]

Michigan survives Sam Hauser style

Man that woulda been nice for us

[war1980rior]

Did anyone see Lunardi this week? I think he has a sick sense of humor!

Us against Loyola would be hilarious. Sister Jean et all gets rolled by a soaring Eagle. That would garner a lot of attention and, if we do as we would expect, mmmmm!

P.S. -- Us Snowbird Warriors are kinda pulling for Jacksonville for our team! About a 2.5 hour drive from here!

I'm with you dgies!  Jax would be great. 15 min drive in from the beach for me, and two breweries walking distance from the arena.  Not a big alum presence here, however.  If the opening rounds coincide with Spring Break we might get more students than normal...

[Galway Eagle]

Did anyone see Lunardi this week? I think he has a sick sense of humor!

Us against Loyola would be hilarious. Sister Jean et all gets rolled by a soaring Eagle. That would garner a lot of attention and, if we do as we would expect, mmmmm!

P.S. -- Us Snowbird Warriors are kinda pulling for Jacksonville for our team! About a 2.5 hour drive from here!

Would definitely enjoy that match up. Last year I took a gander at their message boards and they really really hate us over there for some reason. Also not too fond of Georgetown.

[drewm88]

Would definitely enjoy that match up. Last year I took a gander at their message boards and they really really hate us over there for some reason. Also not too fond of Georgetown.

LUC has message boards? You sure it's not just a group text with like 6 guys?

[Mike Deane's Seat Belt]

If we go to salt lake maybe the Mormons will come out in droves to support BB!!!!!! so at least we got that going for us there.