Rawls
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Post by Rawls on Jan 24, 2011 19:39:49 GMT -6
The Bracketbusters matchups will be announced January 31st. Using InsideRPI, the 15 closest teams to Milwaukee (#122) in terms of RPI that also host games are: 97. C of C 15-7 (8-2 in SoCon) 106. LBSU 13-10 (8-2 in Big West) 108. Fairfield 16-4 (9-1 in MAAC) 115. Ind. St 12-10 (7-4 in MVC) 129. Buffalo 13-6 (5-2 in MAC)133. NM State 12-11 (6-3 in WAC) 135. Rider 15-8 (7-4 in MAAC) 141. Liberty 16-7 (10-1 in Big South) t142. Murray St. 15-6 (7-3 in OVC) 146. UCSB 11-8 (4-4 in Big West) 152. UNCW 10-12 (4-7 in CAA) 156. Wofford 12-10 (9-2 in SoCon) 162. Presbyterian 10-12 (4-6 in Big South) 165. Akron 12-9 (3-4 in MAC) 168. UNCA 11-10 (6-5 in Big South) UPDATED |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jan 24, 2011 20:01:50 GMT -6
Murray State would be my vote.
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Post by uwmplanner on Jan 25, 2011 9:22:29 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind Wofford either, they played Wisconsin tough last year in the tourny and returned alot of talent. That would also be a good matchup.
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Post by GoPanthers33 on Jan 25, 2011 12:30:52 GMT -6
I would love to get Murray St. out of those! They sprung the upset last year in the tourney and even took Butler to the wire. I can't wait for Bracket Buster weekend!  |
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Post by Super King on Jan 25, 2011 16:20:03 GMT -6
We should get Buffalo so we can buffalo Buffalo.
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Rawls
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Post by Rawls on Jan 25, 2011 17:35:48 GMT -6
We should get Buffalo so we can buffalo Buffalo. It'd also be our second trip to the area this year (after Niagara) |
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Post by GoPanthers33 on Jan 25, 2011 20:31:32 GMT -6
I also want to see a team that will be good for the next year or two as well so the bracket buster will benefit us again in the future with the return trip  |
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We Are MILWAUKEE! And I'm all about accountability, unlike '5th Placer' Jeter apologists.
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Post by SRT4driver on Jan 25, 2011 22:01:34 GMT -6
I also want to see a team that will be good for the next year or two as well so the bracket buster will benefit us again in the future with the return trip Then Murray State would def be the best "get", as they are the strongest program on that list. |
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Post by parkerj on Jan 26, 2011 23:18:09 GMT -6
I'd like Akron...i feel like they should be very good next year
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jan 27, 2011 10:31:08 GMT -6
That's what pundits said about Akron this year ... and still the Zips are only No. 139 in the country.
The Panthers should be able to get a game against a MAC school any time they want.
The folly of the expanded BracketBuster format is that it really doesn't help 90 percent of the participants strengthen their non-conference schedules.
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Rawls
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Post by Rawls on Jan 27, 2011 10:35:54 GMT -6
First change to the closest 10. Long Beach State out, replaced by New Mexico State.
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Rawls
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Post by Rawls on Jan 31, 2011 9:51:29 GMT -6
Welcome to Bracket Buster Day. My best bet would be Indiana State or Buffalo. Rankings are updated. Pairings announced at 5:30 on ESPN U.
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Post by GoPanthers33 on Jan 31, 2011 12:26:25 GMT -6
So excited to find out who were gonna get!
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Post by parkerj on Jan 31, 2011 15:13:27 GMT -6
That's what pundits said about Akron this year ... and still the Zips are only No. 139 in the country. right...but they also said it about akron the 5 or so years before this...and they were correct...i like those odds plus, it's not like any of the other options are more attractive...the SoCon? Big West? MAAC? OVC? most of the teams we're close to are basically peaking this year...murray isn't, but most of their core is graduating...and i don't think a whole new group will match last season's output though with the edit of the post, I'm hoping for New Mexico State...they've been a good program lately and i like the new mexico schools |
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Post by FTA1982 on Jan 31, 2011 16:08:16 GMT -6
New Mexico St was a tournament team year ago, albeit by getting hot and winning their conference tournament. I'll take them.
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