Basketball Committee to Release Preliminary Seeds?

[FDWxMan]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ge-football-playoff-ncaa-tournament/19277795/

Boooo. That would cut in to a huge part of the fun of selection Sunday. If it were only the No. 1 seeds, meh okay. But the top 4 from each region is too much.

 

[istater7]

No...Selection Sunday is one of my favorite days of the year.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Please no... I love the drama of not knowing where you'll be.

 

[CyArob]

Why do they keep trying to change stuff about the NCAA tournament? It's perfect the was it is!

 

[VeloClone]

The transparency of releasing top seed lines, too, would help avoid situations like last season, when Louisville receiving a No. 4 seed prompted outrage from fans, media and the team itself because the Cardinals thought their body of work would merit a better seed.
"Some of the reaction the last couple of years of teams being surprised where they were seeded … that's where the thought process started for me," Gavitt said. "Are there things we can do that would better communicate what's the likeliness? Frankly, I didn't think there were a whole lot of very different seeds going in. There seemed to be consternation. If you were to do something along the way to be more transparent, maybe there would be a better understanding — maybe not acceptance — but an understanding that this didn't come out of left field."

Or more likely it will give the screaming heads at places like ESPN (who do have a vested interested in some programs/conferences over others) even more chance to influence the committee. Once something is released that they don't like they can do everything possible to foment outrage in public opinion.

I say don't do it.

 

[HGPuck]

This is exactly my thought as well. The featured article on the main page of ESPN.com this morning about Ohio St. deserving to be in the football playoff is a perfect example. Not to mention the companion piece about TCU and Baylor forecasting how they could be left out and making the same lack of championship game argument while never mentioning the Big 12 plays one more conference game than all the other major conferences.

Or more likely it will give the screaming heads at places like ESPN (who do have a vested interested in some programs/conferences over others) even more chance to influence the committee. Once something is released that they don't like they can do everything possible to foment outrage in public opinion.

I say don't do it.

 

[RubyClone]

March Madess is probably one of the best run, least controversial, best loved sporting events in the country - college or pro.

NCAA football polls/BCS/playoff system is pretty much the exact opposite.

So to say "the Division I men's basketball committee is paying attention." - it should be with the idea of identifying "what not to do"

 

[mj4cy]

Would put a few bacteriologists out of work. I enjoy the speculation.

 

[VeloClone]

Would put a few bacteriologists out of work. I enjoy the speculation.

Not getting the connection between microbiology and the Selection Committee...

 

[CyArob]

No getting the connection between microbiology and the Selection Committee...

I was trying to figure out if it was autocorrected or if he just doesn't like Joe Lunardi.

 

[CoKane]

Awful,awful,awful idea. That would be a fast way to ruin Selection Sunday

 

[mj4cy]

Would put a few bacteriologists out of work. I enjoy the speculation.

Not getting the connection between microbiology and the Selection Committee...

Wowza autocorrect

 

[nhclone]

Wowza autocorrect

'I think it's funny that your phone assumed you were doing one of your bacteriology rants again.

 

[roundball]

Why do they keep trying to change stuff about the NCAA tournament? It's perfect the was it is!

Hey, if they hadn't changed the rules, we wouldn't be able to laugh at Iowa for losing a play-in game!

 

[Cyclonepride]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ge-football-playoff-ncaa-tournament/19277795/

Boooo. That would cut in to a huge part of the fun of selection Sunday. If it were only the No. 1 seeds, meh okay. But the top 4 from each region is too much.

Yes, that would be stupid. Basketball is too fluid, with games going on all week. Plus, as you said, selection Sunday wouldn't be what it is now.

 

[NorthCyd]

Awwww hell no! Selection Sunday is like Christmas Morning! Please stop it now!

 

[erikbj]

So do teams start throwing games if they are projected in UK's region?

 

[Clone1138]

The NCAA Tournament/March Madness is practically perfect as it is (aside from those dumb "First Four" play-in games) and should be left alone.

For me, March Madness commences with Selection Sunday and ends with "One Shining Moment." It's the best annual sporting event in the nation.