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Post by uwmfan04 on Mar 11, 2014 20:59:28 GMT -6
Teams with worse RPI's than Milwaukee's 145 (this RPI is after the Green Bay win but before the Wright St. win, but Wright State's RPI is 165, so Milwaukee's won't change much) that have already clinched a berth are: 1. Mt. St. Mary's - 216 2. Coastal Carolina - 197 3. SWAC - 166 or below 4. Wofford - 161 5. Big Sky - Below 145 6. Southland - If the #1 tournament seed doesn't lose. There will likely be at least 1 other conference tournament upset (MEAC or Southland) There are six 16 seeds, and the six above should take those spots. Milwaukee comes right after those teams in terms of RPI, and although RPI isn't the only criteria, it's a key criteria. Will Milwaukee be this year's Florida Gulf Coast? NCAA 2013-2014 Bracketing Principles and Procedures: www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/files/2013-14%20Principles%20and%20Procedures.pdf |
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Post by nickpanther on Mar 11, 2014 21:47:28 GMT -6
its possible they could matchup with wisconsin again in the 2-15 game.
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Post by panthernick on Mar 11, 2014 21:54:24 GMT -6
I agree with the 15 seed projection. I'm not sure why CBS Sports has them listed as a 16 seed. In addition to the 6 listed above, wouldn't Milwaukee also rank in front of the American East Conference winner (either Albany or Stony Brook) as well as the Big West Conference winner (either Long Beach State or Cal State Fullerton). Based on RPI, I think they would get the #2 15 seed, but there are possible upset scenarios in the remaining conference tournaments that could make them a contender for a 14 seed. Let's cheer for the underdogs!
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Post by parkerj on Mar 11, 2014 21:59:48 GMT -6
its possible they could matchup with wisconsin again in the 2-15 game. nope, can't play a team in the tournament that you played in the regular season |
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Post by parkerj on Mar 11, 2014 22:01:32 GMT -6
i know one thing, i'll be rooting for Toledo & Akron to get bumped in the MAC
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Post by skrapheap on Mar 11, 2014 22:11:21 GMT -6
nope, can't play a team in the tournament that you played in the regular season Before which round? |
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Post by parkerj on Mar 11, 2014 22:12:03 GMT -6
whoops...forgot that part...not until the sweet 16 (unless so many teams from your conference make it that it's unavoidable)
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Post by Lutzow10 on Mar 11, 2014 23:12:54 GMT -6
i know one thing, i'll be rooting for Toledo & Akron to get bumped in the MAC I didnt think that was an actual rule anymore, just something they try to do but isnt 100% certain to happen. |
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Post by parkerj on Mar 11, 2014 23:49:13 GMT -6
um...i've apparently missed some rule changes (top 3 teams in a conference can't be in the same region)...but unless that's a new change for this year, we will not be playing UW in Milwaukee
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Post by GoPanthers33 on Mar 12, 2014 7:07:42 GMT -6
i know one thing, i'll be rooting for Toledo & Akron to get bumped in the MAC I didnt think that was an actual rule anymore, just something they try to do but isnt 100% certain to happen. It is no longer a rule but the committee tries their best to avoid any rematches. However we have had 1 or 2 in the last 3 years total. |
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Post by pnthr97 on Mar 12, 2014 7:09:15 GMT -6
Jerry Palm has us as a 15 seed, playing Syracuse.
Like Gary Waters, I need to eat crow. I gave up on this team a few weeks ago. What a tremendous turnaround. I'm not going to go out and make RJ the savior, but I'll give credit where credit is due. He has simply outcoached each opponent these last 5 games, and gotten the players to play inspired basketball. What a great run.
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Post by PantherNation on Mar 12, 2014 7:11:40 GMT -6
 Bleacher Report is projecting the #1 Arizona Wildcats to face off against the #16 Milwaukee... Admirals?? That's a new one. Wildcats vs Admirals |
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Post by uwmplanner on Mar 12, 2014 8:17:43 GMT -6
Looking at RPI and champs and projected champs their are 6 teams below us in terms of RPI, Confernce RPI and SOS. We should be a 15. If their are upsets in the Southland(Stephen F Austin) and the MEAC (NC Central) it will only strengthen our position. If upsets happen in the Big West or Sunbelt we could have an outside chance at a 14.
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Post by panther9193 on Mar 12, 2014 9:05:47 GMT -6
Jerry Palm has us as a 15 seed, playing Syracuse. Like Gary Waters, I need to eat crow. I gave up on this team a few weeks ago. What a tremendous turnaround. I'm not going to go out and make RJ the savior, but I'll give credit where credit is due. He has simply outcoached each opponent these last 5 games, and gotten the players to play inspired basketball. What a great run. +1 |
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Post by uwm97 on Mar 12, 2014 9:38:50 GMT -6
Hahaha!!!! What a joke. In all seriousness, I keep having visions of a 2/15 matchup between Kansas and Milwaukee. |
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