Decourcey picks Murray State

[Cheeks]

Many experts will.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-bracket-2019-upset-predictions-final-four-pick-in-west-region/qiy5yi59v9lv1tn8tnt12c519

[NorthernDancerColt]

Many experts will.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-bracket-2019-upset-predictions-final-four-pick-in-west-region/qiy5yi59v9lv1tn8tnt12c519

These Racers are the perennial "wise guy" horse. That horse never wins the Derby.

Alas, there are no absolutes in games of chance...as of course, no horse since Apollo had won the Roses without a start at age 2 and in 2018, we know how unJUSTIFY-ed that line of reasoning can be...

Still, Murray St is looking over at Eddie Moysh in the bathroom while Coffee-Cake face stares them down. And expectedly, Kryptonite is on an easy lead.

[warriorchick]

Are we going to start a new thread every time some guy with a sports blog picks Murray State?

[Benny B]

Are we going to start a new thread every time some guy with a sports blog picks Murray State?

If it maximizes the chances the team sees how everyone's picking against them, why not?

[Goose]

Colt
They are the "wise guy" pick and I am not biting.

[warriorchick]

If it maximizes the chances the team sees how everyone's picking against them, why not?

I don't want the team to care who everyone else is picking.

Or to read Scoop, for that matter.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Davidson was the trendy pick in 2013 as well. Granted, they did pretty much have that game won but still.

Marquette will come out playing hyped between the last game against Seton Hall, and the media attention Murray St is going to get. The important thing is going to be the ability to play with an edge while still playing in control.

[Pakuni]

I don't want the team to care who everyone else is picking.

Or to read Scoop, for that matter.

Generally agree (especially about Scoop), but I don't think it's the worst thing in the world for Wojo to be able to play the "nobody respects us" card.

[Cheeks]

I don't want the team to care who everyone else is picking.

Or to read Scoop, for that matter.

I kind of do.  Let them know that the world thinks you are going to be beat and prove them wrong.

[MU82]

This is an easy upset pick for both the national pundits and Joe Fan. We lost 5 of our last 6 and they have a top-3 draft pick. Plus the whole 12-5 thing.

Heck, I've been surprised the few times I heard guys were picking u, as I believe both Dakich and Bilas have.

I usually chuckle at the "nobody respects us" card -- especially loved it when guys like Michael and Kobe used to play it -- but you obviously gotta play it if you're Wojo. And he will, if he hasn't already.

[Lennys Tap]

Are we going to start a new thread every time some guy with a sports blog picks Murray State?

And call them "experts"?

[Pakuni]

Heck, I've been surprised the few times I heard guys were picking u, as I believe both Dakich and Bilas have.

I usually chuckle at the "nobody respects us" card -- especially loved it when guys like Michael and Kobe used to play it -- but you obviously gotta play it if you're Wojo. And he will, if he hasn't already.

Dakich may be the kiss of death.
The Patriots played the "nobody respects us card" all the way to another Lombardi trophy. Saban loves the nobody respects us card. Much more than rat poison.

[SWARM!]

Many experts will.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-bracket-2019-upset-predictions-final-four-pick-in-west-region/qiy5yi59v9lv1tn8tnt12c519

I know you couldn't care less but you manage to ruin this board every March with your relentless "look at me" posts and superfluous commentary.  I'll do my best to ignore but man, you make it so tough.

[tower912]

Who besides MU fans is NOT picking Murray State?

[AlienWarrior]

I would much rather have the Nova matchups w/ St Marys and Purdue. if we get by Murray St then FSU is arguably the 2nd best ACC team

[NickelDimer]

Who besides MU fans is NOT picking Murray State?

Bilas and Greenberg were borderline dismissive of the idea that MU would lose

[MU82]

Who besides MU fans is NOT picking Murray State?

Yessir. So easy to pick Murray State in this one.

Gonna be fun blowing up the brackets of all those who thought they were going out on a limb to pick the 12 over the 5.

[Class71]

Who besides MU fans is NOT picking Murray State?

Computer model says MU 67% of the time wins.

[GooooMarquette]

Computer model says MU 67% of the time wins.

The computer must think Markus's wrist is worse than we thought.....

[PGsHeroes32]

CBS "experts" were 7/7 taking Murray State lol

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

CBS "experts" were 7/7 taking Murray State lol

All seven? 

Not the fault of Murray St. obviously, but I hope Marquette whoops them by 30 now.

[Pakuni]

CBS "experts" were 7/7 taking Murray State lol

On the other hand, the CBS Sports computer model loves Marquette:

If you're looking for a pick that will give you a huge edge in your 2019 March Madness bracket, SportsLine's model says you should back No. 5 Marquette with confidence. Look for the Golden Eagles to bounce back from a tough end of the season to make a Sweet 16 run.

The Golden Eagles' first-round matchup against Murray State will feature two of the most talented guards in college basketball. Marquette's Markus Howard was named Big East Player of the Year and enters Thursday's matchup averaging 25 points, four rebounds and four assists. He's been sensational for the Golden Eagles, scoring at least 30 points 10 times this season, which includes a herculean 53-point effort against Creighton.

On the other side of the court will be Murray State's Ja Morant, who's expected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morant has been lights-out for the Racers, averaging 24.6 points and 10 assists.

The Racers have won 11 consecutive games, while Marquette stumbled down the stretch, losing five of their last six. However, SportsLine's model sees a clear advantage for Marquette in this 5 vs. 12 matchup. Don't be fooled by Marquette's recent struggles - the model is still all-in on the Golden Eagles to avoid the upset, and you should be too.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-2019-bracket-picks-predictions-from-proven-computer-model/

[warriorchick]

I kind of do.  Let them know that the world thinks you are going to be beat and prove them wrong.

But that is what Wojo's bulletin board is for; not Scoop.

[4everwarriors]

Knot a crazy pik. MU will have a tuff tyme checkin' Morant. Dude is projected top 5 Association pik. Markus will struggle ta get his shot up, rist or know rist. Gonna give Morant his poynts and shut down the udder Racer dudes, aina?

[NCMUFan]

What do the statistical Gurus from Cracked Sidewalks say?  Those are the guys I believe.