Beast Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, K-9 said: Relax, Francis? Interesting name for a horse. Thanks for the tip, Nostradamus. You’re welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4, 5, or 6 are optimal tbh. Will avoid a 2 or 3 to get to sweet 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: I see a 6th seed and a first round exit. Would love to see them survive the first weekend but I think that is unrealistic. I would be bummed with a six since Kansas,K-St,VT and Nevada soiled the sheets the past few days...but I get it..it's all about being in a tough conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: I would be bummed with a six since Kansas,K-St,VT and Nevada soiled the sheets the past few days...but I get it..it's all about being in a tough conference. The circular logic of the power conferences. We're good because we play in a power conference. We're a power conference because everyone in it is good. Just don't ask us to play a good mid major team in our OOC. 16 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Happy for you PTR!!!! Also gives me someone to root for in both tourneys..so happy for me too!!! You know what was the coolest part of this weekend? They let the fans on the court to celebrate with the team. I'm down there with CJ, Perk, Harris and Nate Oats hooting and hollering while they cut the nets down. Also happy to visit Cleveland, a place I've never been to before. It's actually a fun town. And Quicken Loans Arena is a great venue. It's under construction right now because they are expanding the footprint to create wider concourses. Going to be something once they are done. I'm hoping they go to Hartford. Only 2 hours from me. Columbus would be best for fans in WNY. Edited March 17, 2019 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yeah, i like cleveland underrated city. Its buffalo on roids. The area there for an indians home game is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Houston lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Good luck UB Bulls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) VT,Kansas & K St. get a 4....looks good for us. Edited March 17, 2019 by Misterbluesky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: VT,Kansas & K St. get a 4....looks good for us. I think UB gets a 5 or 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Boned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Misterbluesky said: Boned Agree. Tulsa? 6 seed? Blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 A UB vs AZ State is a compelling story with Bobby Hurley facing his former team and assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, K-9 said: A UB vs AZ State is a compelling story with Bobby Hurley facing his former team and assistant. Eff him. Go St. John's. Then UB can go knock them off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, K-9 said: A UB vs AZ State is a compelling story with Bobby Hurley facing his former team and assistant. The committee loves storylines. I think the region looks ok, overall, as UB advances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, snafu said: Eff him. Go St. John's. Then UB can go knock them off. Ok, but I can’t think of a better revenge than knocking off the coach who put you on the map and then left for greener pastures. 9 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: The committee loves storylines. I think the region looks ok, overall, as UB advances Me, too. A sweet 16 spot is not out of the question. Edited March 17, 2019 by K-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Every year there’s a ‘Cinderella Story” - Sweet 16 would be great, Elite 8 phenomenal! GO BULLS!!! HORNS UP !!!! ? . Edited March 17, 2019 by The Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eanyills Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Brutal. Texas Tech is a terrible match for us. They don’t play to our strengths at all. I love the rest of the West region but I don’t like that looming TT matchup at all. Edited March 17, 2019 by eanyills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 47 minutes ago, K-9 said: Ok, but I can’t think of a better revenge than knocking off the coach who put you on the map and then left for greener pastures. Me, too. A sweet 16 spot is not out of the question. Tis the life of a Mid-Major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 54 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: The committee loves storylines. I think the region looks ok, overall, as UB advances Josh Reed interviewed Oats on CH 23 right after (Santora's) ...it was written all of the coach's face and voice this possible match up was not a surprise.He was pretty much even keel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, The Senator said: Every year there’s a ‘Cinderella Story” - Sweet 16 would be great, Elite 8 phenomenal! GO BULLS!!! HORNS UP !!!! ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Potential of a UB- Cuse matchup later, for trip to final four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 minute ago, K-9 said: “Former greenskeeper, about to become Master’s Champion!” ? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins90 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I will be rooting for Buffalo. My Bonnies almost sneaked there way into back to back tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) I thought they deserved at least a 5, but the 5th in that region ends up playing Murray State, so I'm okay with a 6... Edited March 18, 2019 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, ricojes said: I thought they deserved at least a 5, but the 5th in that region ends up playing Murry State, so I'm okay with a 6... In Hartford, a 2 hours drive from me. I'm bummed. But after calming down and being over the disappointment that few UB fans can get to Tulsa in 5 days, I think it's a pretty favorable bracket. Texas Tech will be tough. But I also think Murray State is going to beat Marquette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 A 6 seed means top 24 so not too bad...hard to put UB ahead of any of the 5s. Texas Tech is a tough 2nd round matchup because of great D but they're not world beaters. Gotta love the chance for a first round matchup with Arizona State/Hurley. You know the committee chuckled at that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, eball said: A 6 seed means top 24 so not too bad...hard to put UB ahead of any of the 5s. Texas Tech is a tough 2nd round matchup because of great D but they're not world beaters. Gotta love the chance for a first round matchup with Arizona State/Hurley. You know the committee chuckled at that one. I agree, they were never in discussion for a 4. Plus 6 seeds historically have more final 4 appearances than 5's, so I am good with it. Still the highest seeding for a MAC team ever. As for the Hurley/Oats match up, there is also a possible father/son AD matchup with Duke and UCF (former UB AD). So it's laughable that the committee states they don't think about match up story lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, eball said: A 6 seed means top 24 so not too bad...hard to put UB ahead of any of the 5s. Texas Tech is a tough 2nd round matchup because of great D but they're not world beaters. Gotta love the chance for a first round matchup with Arizona State/Hurley. You know the committee chuckled at that one. I think UB's official tournament rank is 23. Acceptable. Mid-majors reaching these heights for the first time are docked a few points anyway. A sort of "prove-us-wrong" challenge. Tickets in Tulsa are on sale through @UBAthletics. Don't get too worried about all the Blue & White fund stuff. I'm betting they will have a hard time selling their full allotment in Tulsa, a tough place to get to from WNY on short notice without spending a fortune on airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PromoTheRobot Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 ESPN inadvertently leaks the full women's NCAA bracket today, hours before the evening's selection show. UB women in Storrs, CT to face Rutgers. https://deadspin.com/it-sure-looks-like-espn-revealed-the-entire-women-s-nca-1833385098 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plenzmd1 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 23 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: I think UB's official tournament rank is 23. Acceptable. Mid-majors reaching these heights for the first time are docked a few points anyway. A sort of "prove-us-wrong" challenge. Tickets in Tulsa are on sale through @UBAthletics. Don't get too worried about all the Blue & White fund stuff. I'm betting they will have a hard time selling their full allotment in Tulsa, a tough place to get to from WNY on short notice without spending a fortune on airfare. that always fascinates me about college sports..the outright extortion of booster clubs.. 8 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: this totally blows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: that always fascinates me about college sports..the outright extortion of booster clubs.. How is that any different than what pro teams do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RaoulDuke79 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I don't follow NCAAB terribly close, but do fill out brackets every year. This year I had my kids each do one. My daughter is able to read, so she picked UB to go the whole way because she thinks they are the Bills. My son can't read yet, so I named the mascots going for each matchup and had him pick who he liked better. He was really keen on the UC Irvine Anteaters, but has them losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles in the final. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I don't follow NCAAB terribly close, but do fill out brackets every year. This year I had my kids each do one. My daughter is able to read, so she picked UB to go the whole way because she thinks they are the Bills. My son can't read yet, so I named the mascots going for each matchup and had him pick who he liked better. He was really keen on the UC Irvine Anteaters, but has them losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles in the final. Great stuff. You are a lucky man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 7:42 PM, Mark Vader said: Tis the life of a Mid-Major While not a VCU fan, they have lost their last two coaches as well. 1) Shaka Smart may be fired in Texas 2) Will Wade suspended for dirty dealing on recruiting 3) VCU continues to win and make the tourney year after year...hopefully Nate sees a good situation like Few has and stays for 20 years 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: How is that any different than what pro teams do? Its not really, i agree. Just always fely icky to me. I do wonder if the new tax law changes have had any effect on ST sales at some big name schools. https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2017/12/22/gop-tax-law-could-cost-top-college-athletic-departments-millions/#60efb2b7abea I mean, it has not affected my $200 donation for my Spiders football tickets!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 47 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Its not really, i agree. Just always fely icky to me. I do wonder if the new tax law changes have had any effect on ST sales at some big name schools. https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2017/12/22/gop-tax-law-could-cost-top-college-athletic-departments-millions/#60efb2b7abea I mean, it has not affected my $200 donation for my Spiders football tickets!!! You could compare them to PSL's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 10:53 PM, PromoTheRobot said: In Hartford, a 2 hours drive from me. I'm bummed. But after calming down and being over the disappointment that few UB fans can get to Tulsa in 5 days, I think it's a pretty favorable bracket. Texas Tech will be tough. But I also think Murray State is going to beat Marquette. I was bummed too. I would have driven to Hartford w/ my son to watch the first weekend. Or if they had been placed in the East bracket and advanced, the Sweet 16 would be in my backyard in DC. Getting placed in Tulsa and potentially Anaheim is a bit rough on the travel budget. Overall though, I agree it's a favorable bracket. Some people say Texas Tech is a bad match-up, but maybe UB is a bad match-up for them?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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