Based on past history, I would give MSU the edge to advance farther in the tourney than the other three. I would put Michigan as a close second.
Not looking good for the BIG. Conference tourney is over, and we're only looking at 4, albeit good seeds.
2 Purdue
3 MSU
3 scUM
5 tOSU
Anyone worth rooting for?
I have not been sold on OSU all year-I think they'll get bounced the first weekend. However, I think the other 3 teams could make it to San Antonio (depending on their draw). Michigan is arguably playing as well as anyone in the country right now. We'll see if that week off cools them off.
No chance for Neb. or Penn. St?
Brace yourself for a very different Selection Show on Sunday. All teams will be unveiled in alpha order (grouped by Auto-Bid and At-Large) in first 5-10 mins. Than matchups will be slotted into seeds/bracket. Also in front of a live studio audience. (from Turner's Craig Barry)
https://twitter.com/SVG_Brandon/status/971044793206890499
Changes are coming to this year’s Selection Sunday show — and not just the move from CBS to TBS. For the first time, the show will open by revealing all 68 teams in the NCAA tournament, followed by the announcement of the bracket.
This means we’ll know if bubble teams like Saint Mary’s, Syracuse and Louisville are in the field of 68 before we know any of the matchups.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-ba...how-tbs-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-bracket
It looks like they both need SEVERAL teams to flame out in their conference tourneys. And then no upsets in conference tourney finals. PSU looks like the better team, the resumes similar, maybe slight edge to Nebraska. IMO, both likely out.
Hate it....destroys the build-up, anticipation regarding who's in and out.
Fresh legs + Beilein has me thinking I'll slot UM in the final four this year, barring a tough draw.
PSU beat OSU 3 times. Nebraska doesn't have those type of quality wins. I think PSU has a solid chance to make it. Root for UNC tonight against Syracuse for one.
No chance for Neb. or Penn. St?
I hope the extended time off doesn't affect their timing or momentum. I think that if the NCAA tourney was right after the B1G tourney, I would put some money on Michigan to the Final Four. Now I think of it as a coin flip on Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight.Fresh legs + Beilein has me thinking I'll slot UM in the final four this year, barring a tough draw.
I hope the extended time off doesn't affect their timing or momentum. I think that if the NCAA tourney was right after the B1G tourney, I would put some money on Michigan to the Final Four. Now I think of it as a coin flip on Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight.
Was talking about that same possibility with a UM fan. I'm sure the players appreciate the rest after the run they went on though, and assuming they handle a 13/14/15 seed to get back up to game speed, I could see them picking up right where they left off. I don't ever see preparation being an issue with a Beilein team. Envy is the appropriate word here...