CuseCubFan69

"We thought they weren't one of the 34 best." So, when it comes to Syracuse they used their intense knowledge of the game but the numbers with other teams. I think an SOS of 10 should have helped and every year we got bounced that was their reason why, the lack of SOS. This is the second year in a row and as I said before, yes all these bubble teams should have won more but I'm starting to wonder if our new AD has a problem with the Committee members.

Bayless was back for the conference tournament, where Arizona crushed OSU by 40 and lost a close one to Stanford. The actual RPI number makes very little difference. 12-4 in a BCS conference is still 12-4 in a BCS conference, and the 4th best conference by RPI. There's just no ignoring that, and the crazy situation of the conference tournament basically destroys the importance of it, aside from Georgia getting the auto bid. Essentially, since January, Kentucky has been, by far, the better team. RPI matters. The Committee mentions it when they want to bounce a team out near the end if it comes down to it.

I've heard Cubs fans mention Ramirez in the same category as David Wright. Just goes to show you. Speaking of knowing how to handle the media, Wright is a 10 at that.

I'll try to get an answer to each question: 1) 10 conference wins is something, but 12 is something else. I mean, 12-4 is 12-4. There's just no precedent, and I definitely agree that the situation for the conference tournament put the committee in a no-win situation with Kentucky, as leaving them out would give them the best argument ever for being slighted. 2) Arizona was without their two best players for the end of the conference season. Like Sheehan said, you can either make the argument that those 2 ASU wins over Arizona were good for ASU, or not bad for Arizona, but you can't make both arguments. The committee apparently took into account the injury to Bayless and discounted that bad portion of the season. 3) The RPI mostly counts in these ways: Good wins (vs. top 50/100), bad losses (vs. >200), and overall records vs. those groups. RPI is more a measure of what a team has accomplished during the year than a measure of how good a team is or will play going forward. It appears that the committee puts a team in the field based on what they accomplished during the year, and then seeds them based on how good they are or will play going forward. This is why an Indiana gets an 8 seed, or a Butler gets a 7. Syracuse was a top seed in the NIT, so it would appear they weren't that far out from being selected. Although I am still surprised that Illinois State didn't get selected, for having a very good year in a very good league. 12-4 in a conference that had a team that was under 500 win its tournament. When is Bayless coming back? The RPI takes into account road wins so why does Syracuse get punished twice when they mention road games?

Bukie, They never left a 10 win conference team out until last year so I don't understand why that would be a thing. If conference play is an influence, why Arizona over Arizona St? It seems to me that they can boot any of these teams out by using examples A-Z. I just don't like the inconsistency of their criteria. Does the RPI count? When does it count? It seems to only count when it's convenient.

The NIT list is out: http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10714811 whoopie...

A noble act for a noble cause. Whats the over under on # of pages after the trade is actually announced (if its ever announced)...my guess is that it woudl be suprisingly little...I mean...seriously, how much more can be said about Brian Roberts? Is he a Leo or a Capricorn? Oh, much more can be said...much more indeed. He’s a Libra (born on 10/9/77) . . . So he can be: Diplomatic and urbane; Romantic and charming; Easygoing and sociable; and Idealistic and peaceable. But also: Indecisive and changeable; Gullible and easily influenced; and Flirtatious and self-indulgent. See...now we have probably 4 to 5 more pages of info just from that! Has anyone mentioned his special relationship with the special needs child that goes to every O game? It actually is a pretty cool thing and I'll bet that young man will be crushed if Roberts is traded.

How well does Crede handle the press in Chicago? This always carries a lot of weight when it comes to overvaluing a player imo.

A noble act for a noble cause. Whats the over under on # of pages after the trade is actually announced (if its ever announced)...my guess is that it woudl be suprisingly little...I mean...seriously, how much more can be said about Brian Roberts? Is he a Leo or a Capricorn? Oh, much more can be said...much more indeed.

How old is he? He's always been a solid goalie.

His production is unacceptable at any position. he'd be a good hitting pitcher unfortunately i don't think his fastball could top 37 mph. Pierre fastball would be called the noodle. "Watch it Johnny, he might throw the noodle!" It may work at first. Batters would be used to heat and then have to face a 30 mph fastball and was swing way to early. Then after a few innings they'd catch on and Pierre's ERA would be so high that Shaq couldn't touch it. I'm thinking the Bugs Bunny effect where the hitter swings 3 times during one pitch and strikes out.

Zambrano was brilliant. He was a Felix Pie misplay away from throwing no-hit baseball thru 6. Everything was working. He did have some minor control problems, when it seemed like he was rushing. Fontenot has to make the team. I'd say at this point that Fontenot and Patterson have to have the edge to backup the MIF. EPatt can play some OF. Fonty can play some SS. Cedeno has no options, but I'm convinced he'll be traded. Looking at a Fontenot, Patterson, Ward, Blanco, Murton bench right now. I'll give Pie a break on that one due to his injury but yeah, the big guy looked good on the mound. The only way Fontenot can make this team is if he plays another position. His arm looked a little less than average but if he can catch the ball and be on target with his throws, he'll be fine. Patterson had a funky throw that was up but Lee caught it with no problem. When he let it go I thought for sure it was over Lee's head but Lee just caught it around his head high. I can see Patterson letting some balls fly over 1st with those mechanics but overall I think he'll be fine and as you said, if he can play CF....even better.

Personally, I'd like to see the criteria they use to pick the teams. I don't deny it's a tough job and you're right, win the games and you have no problem.

i'd like to see important stats before i'd make a choice A. Doesn't blink when attacked B. Was once a catcher C. Is a good bowler Did that help?

His production is unacceptable at any position. he'd be a good hitting pitcher unfortunately i don't think his fastball could top 37 mph. Pierre fastball would be called the noodle. "Watch it Johnny, he might throw the noodle!"

Was that an 83/84 change he was throwing yesterday? He looked really sharp and with the above mentioned, Howry, Eyre and probably Hart, this team will have a nice pen. I'd feel quite comfortable with a combo Howry/Wuertz 7th, Marmol 8th and Wood in the ninth. I hope this teams fascination with lefty/righty doesn't force them to keep Cotts.

UK matches up ok with Marquette, it's going to be a battle of backcourts, which helps out UK. UM will still be favored, but given how UK played early on and how they finished, it's still a disappointing season and how well Patterson played before he got hurt as well as a strong class, I'm optimistic another year under Gillespie that they are on the right track. We blew out Marquette...oh yeah I forgot, we aren't in the tournament again. I have no idea how Kentucky is in over Syracuse.

A big thing with Pitt is if the refs let them play. IMo, they get in trouble in the NCAA's when the refs don't let anything go and start calling tick tack fouls.

Only because Micah is giving him no choice by doing an excellent job when given the opportunity. I wonder if he could have a nice little career like Gload? Is that his name, the guy who batted left handed and played for the Cubs for a small amount of time?

Sometimes he reminds me of Mr. Rogers.

More phone calls at Indiana? Wouldn't it be funny if the university gets charged with tampering because of that? Do they have tampering in college basketball?

It's a tough conference, no really outstanding team but a bunch of teams no one will want to play in the NCAA's. You boys have to step up on D to move forward in the Big Dance.

Most of the socks have the stirrups mixed right into the sock and are not a separate piece anymore.

That type of loss of focus is maddening.

I don't Jones was ever healthy at VTech or the Lions. I think he's a guy you'd use in situations to keep him around and be able to use his skills to the fullest.