You mean the game they lost by 15 points and only scored 61? Not sure what you mean
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Those complaining about having to play north Carolina in South Carolina, dont get it. We have the easiest path to the S16 of any 3 seed. They dont pick regional favorites, plug in seeds, which aligns to the region.
Florida - 4 overall gets best 2 (Houston). We were 10 overall, on ua to not beat Wisconsin up 15, TWICE! Nothing is handed to you in life.
Florida - 4 overall gets best 2 (Houston). We were 10 overall, on ua to not beat Wisconsin up 15, TWICE! Nothing is handed to you in life.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
I have plenty to spare
Ironically that was us last year (to UK) - we barely squeaked by X.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
We should handle Penn, and then UNC is as favorable a matchup for a 3 seed (if they win), IMO. If VCU beats UNC (highly possible), we are looking at possibly facing 14 and 11 seed to get to S16. I want nothing to do with Vandy as a 5. We should be happy with this draw. Make it to S16, and then anything can happen.
Here's an interesting article on Pearl.
Why some people hate Bruce Pearl: A timeline
One of college basketball’s most boisterous personalities also has one of the sport’s shadiest pasts.
www.sbnation.com
You mean it's like St. Louis
UNC may get knocked off. I live here in Virginia and believe me, they are down the pecking order in the ACC. Duke-N.C. is a rivalry. VCU is good and can beat UNC without Williams.
Illini4Chief
- TENNESSEE
Mizzou playing in Stl Louis? Wha??
Carolina has been inconsistent this year for sure. And we are indeed better on the road.
But I think we've been pretty good too despite the last few weeks.
But I think we've been pretty good too despite the last few weeks.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Well, this year anyway. The bad thing is that it is a moving target. Some years (like this year), it definitely does. Other years, not so much.
Couple of interjections here before I start filling in the ole bracket. First of all, I don't think Michigan wins their bracket. I'm penning in Iowa State there. I also think that outside of the probability of playing Houston, no one concerns me in the South. I think we beat Florida straight up.
We beat them by double digits. Took control mid way through the second half
I’m convinced some of you literally look to be so mad at Brad you change results
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
could not be a better draw to make the second weekend (outside of the proximity to Carolina, but not sure they see round 2 tbh)
There was a comment earlier along the lines of hopefully we can break the long 2nd weekend drought… like people aren’t even trying to pay attention here
Mandatory reading for any Illini fan - especially the people who do not know the story of Satan and why he is despised by Illini nation.Here's an interesting article on Pearl.
Why some people hate Bruce Pearl: A timeline
One of college basketball’s most boisterous personalities also has one of the sport’s shadiest pasts.
Why does the worst 6 seed get to play down the road while the 3 seed travels?
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I'm so confused by this. Duke & UNC literally always play in the Carolinas. We absolutely do NOT have the easiest path as a 3 seed.
Because after the first few seeds, the committee makes efforts to reduce travel costs for other teams while maintaining competitive balance (aka as long as you're the right seed, you get seeded as close to home as possible among possible pods).
If you look at UNC boards, they're upset about the positioning because they think Duke fans will show up to boo them (Duke plays in Greenville right after UNC).
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