2/1 Bracketology

**oldman** · 02-01-2013, 12:03 PM

Six Big XII teams listed. Don't know if that's gonna happen.

**cyclones500** · 02-01-2013, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by NotJustMagic

I would actually like that seed if the brackets turned out that way. Probably the easiest road to the championship, not that I think we're better than the teams in the 2 bottom brackets, but definitely dodging some really good teams.

As an 11 seed, I would salivate at that 6-11 matchup.

If we're looking at chance to make a shocking run to Sweet 16 (or even further) I'd almost prefer flipping ISU's bracket with the KSU-Memphis bracket in the Midwest -- Miami seems like the shakiest 3 seed, and I could totally see VCU or UK knocking out Syracuse.

Somehow I wouldn't be confident ISU could do as well vs. UL.

**cyclonefan1983** · 02-01-2013, 12:10 PM

How about the potential of the Missouri vs Kansas game in 3rd round in Kansas City, ticket prices will be through the roof and you could get three times more then face value of the ticket!!!

**cyclonefan1983** · 02-01-2013, 12:11 PM

Dont forget the BYU win looking better by the moment then it once did!!!

**Gunnerclone** · 02-01-2013, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by cyclones500

It does appear that way, but this year's resume compared to 2011-12, at roughly the same point in the season, is better.

However the butthurt and poosy factor among the fanbase is magnified X10 this year.

**bostrem00** · 02-01-2013, 12:23 PM

Is it just me or the last 4/5 games, Hampton being the obvious exception, that ISU has lost in the tournament, the opposing school was within an hour or two from the arena, anyone else find that odd?

**CysRage** · 02-01-2013, 12:27 PM

I couldn't remember where ISU played in 2001 when we lost to Hampton but it looked like it was Boise. How in the world did we get placed in Boise with a #2 seed when Kansas City was a host city that year?

**chuckd4735** · 02-01-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by bostrem00

Is it just me or the last 4/5 games, Hampton being the obvious exception, that ISU has lost in the tournament, the opposing school was within an hour or two from the arena, anyone else find that odd?

Every team that looses to a team that is seeded 1-4 can say this.

**acgclone** · 02-01-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by oldman

Six Big XII teams listed. Don't know if that's gonna happen.

I don't see how you possibly get 6 from the B12 in if the B1G is only likely to get 6-7 in.

**cyclonefan1983** · 02-01-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by CysRage

I couldn't remember where ISU played in 2001 when we lost to Hampton but it looked like it was Boise. How in the world did we get placed in Boise with a #2 seed when Kansas City was a host city that year?

No pod system that year!!

**Cydkar** · 02-01-2013, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by IHavNoCyCash

Isu can lose 1 though they'd need to beat okie or Ksu on the road.

Iowas rpi is in the 90s. Gonna need 22 wins to get in.

I don't think either of those will happen. Still have Baylor on the road as well.

**Cydkar** · 02-01-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

I don't see how you possibly get 6 from the B12 in if the B1G is only likely to get 6-7 in.

Irrelevant correlation.

**bostrem00** · 02-01-2013, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Every team that looses to a team that is seeded 1-4 can say this.

touche salesman....

**gocubs2118** · 02-01-2013, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

I don't see how you possibly get 6 from the B12 in if the B1G is only likely to get 6-7 in.

The Big XII may not get 6 in but it won't be because of that.

**CyForPresident** · 02-01-2013, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonefan1983

Dont forget the BYU win looking better by the moment then it once did!!!

I was actually just looking at their schedule and they have a shot at winning the next 5. It'd put them at 22-6 (11-2) in the WCC going into 2 big games @ St. Mary's and vs Gonzaga. BYU finishing in the top 25 of the RPI would be a nice gift, but they should stay in the Top 50 at least.