Post by SRT4driver on Jan 25, 2023 5:06:44 GMT -6
Alright, somebody has to do it, and since I don't believe in jinxes - just the law of averages - it might as well be me lol.
We're now officially into the back half of the conference slate after an 8-2 start, and an emphatic domination of then fellow 1st placer YSU in Panther Arena on Saturday night. Therefore, at 14-6 (NET: 160), this week Milwaukee has officially entered most bracketologists bracket sheets as a 15 seed, including a 14 seed today on Jerry Palm's CBS bracket. bracketmatrix.com/
It looks like we have a realistic ceiling of a 13 seed if we can go 8-2 (or better) to close the HL regular season, and win the HL tourney (3 wins) to enter the big dance at 25-8 (or better). I'd guesstimate a NET rating in the 80's or 90's with a 25-8 record, and possibly 70's if going better than 8-2. All very doable IMO, since we've started 8-2.
THIS ALL STARTS TOMORROW, WITH REVENGE AGAINST WRIGHT STATE, AND THEN TAKING SOLE POSESSION OF 1st PLACE ON SATURDAY FROM NKU.
Now with that said... holy flippin' cow, I can't believe we're already having serious conversations about an NCAA tournament 13 seed in Lundy's very 1st year. Man I so hope this team stays focused and keeps playing just like Coach has taught them to. If they do, I really think the sky is the limit for them. They are arguably the most athletic AND most well coached Panthers team we've EVER HAD in our history - and that's *really* saying something. They're just so damn much fun to watch. Like, I can't believe we're averaging like 3 dunks and 6 blocks a game!
Anyways, if you haven't been to the Arena yet to see them in person - which is understandable after decades of being disappointed (or feeling jilted by successful coaches leaving decades ago), do yourself a GIANT favor and get tickets for these last 5 regular season home games so you can enjoy some history!
We're now officially into the back half of the conference slate after an 8-2 start, and an emphatic domination of then fellow 1st placer YSU in Panther Arena on Saturday night. Therefore, at 14-6 (NET: 160), this week Milwaukee has officially entered most bracketologists bracket sheets as a 15 seed, including a 14 seed today on Jerry Palm's CBS bracket. bracketmatrix.com/
It looks like we have a realistic ceiling of a 13 seed if we can go 8-2 (or better) to close the HL regular season, and win the HL tourney (3 wins) to enter the big dance at 25-8 (or better). I'd guesstimate a NET rating in the 80's or 90's with a 25-8 record, and possibly 70's if going better than 8-2. All very doable IMO, since we've started 8-2.
THIS ALL STARTS TOMORROW, WITH REVENGE AGAINST WRIGHT STATE, AND THEN TAKING SOLE POSESSION OF 1st PLACE ON SATURDAY FROM NKU.
Now with that said... holy flippin' cow, I can't believe we're already having serious conversations about an NCAA tournament 13 seed in Lundy's very 1st year. Man I so hope this team stays focused and keeps playing just like Coach has taught them to. If they do, I really think the sky is the limit for them. They are arguably the most athletic AND most well coached Panthers team we've EVER HAD in our history - and that's *really* saying something. They're just so damn much fun to watch. Like, I can't believe we're averaging like 3 dunks and 6 blocks a game!
Anyways, if you haven't been to the Arena yet to see them in person - which is understandable after decades of being disappointed (or feeling jilted by successful coaches leaving decades ago), do yourself a GIANT favor and get tickets for these last 5 regular season home games so you can enjoy some history!
