Bracket Thoughts

[Johnny G]

I can see West Virginia going a few rounds.

 

[KandKCards]

[quote="KandKCards":20rxpuqb][quote="bratcher1":20rxpuqb]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:20rxpuqb]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:20rxpuqb]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.

 

[aw00d05]

[quote="sffanmike25":by3whx49][quote="KandKCards":by3whx49][quote="bratcher1":by3whx49]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:by3whx49]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:by3whx49]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.[/quote:by3whx49]
they are actually very deep...they have 8 guys averaging over 10 minutes a game, nova has 8 as well so they are actually equally as deep, and pitt has the bigger stars and the better pg, big man and wing.

 

[KandKCards]

[quote="cowboysrule48":2k74l0mv][quote="sffanmike25":2k74l0mv][quote="KandKCards":2k74l0mv][quote="bratcher1":2k74l0mv]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:2k74l0mv]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:2k74l0mv]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.[/quote:2k74l0mv]
they are actually very deep...they have 8 guys averaging over 10 minutes a game, nova has 8 as well so they are actually equally as deep, and pitt has the bigger stars and the better pg, big man and wing.[/quote:2k74l0mv]
Not much I can say to change your mind apparently, since you didnt' directly respond to anything I said. But I will tell you that you will be hard pressed to find a team who fears Wannamaker, Brown, and Gibbs more than Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes. Against Pitt, the recipe is simple...get Blair and foul trouble and you win. The recipe is not nearly as simple for beating Villanova.

 

[aw00d05]

[quote="aw00d05":1revezw4][quote="cowboysrule48":1revezw4][quote="sffanmike25":1revezw4][quote="KandKCards":1revezw4][quote="bratcher1":1revezw4]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:1revezw4]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:1revezw4]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.[/quote:1revezw4]
they are actually very deep...they have 8 guys averaging over 10 minutes a game, nova has 8 as well so they are actually equally as deep, and pitt has the bigger stars and the better pg, big man and wing.[/quote:1revezw4]
Not much I can say to change your mind apparently, since you didnt' directly respond to anything I said. But I will tell you that you will be hard pressed to find a team who fears Wannamaker, Brown, and Gibbs more than Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes. Against Pitt, the recipe is simple...get Blair and foul trouble and you win. The recipe is not nearly as simple for beating Villanova.[/quote:1revezw4]
they're role players every great team has them...i know pitt is vulnerable if blair gets in foul trouble that's how they've lost all their games...

 

[KandKCards]

[quote="KandKCards":2q752x6w][quote="aw00d05":2q752x6w][quote="cowboysrule48":2q752x6w][quote="sffanmike25":2q752x6w][quote="KandKCards":2q752x6w][quote="bratcher1":2q752x6w]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:2q752x6w]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:2q752x6w]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.[/quote:2q752x6w]
they are actually very deep...they have 8 guys averaging over 10 minutes a game, nova has 8 as well so they are actually equally as deep, and pitt has the bigger stars and the better pg, big man and wing.[/quote:2q752x6w]
Not much I can say to change your mind apparently, since you didnt' directly respond to anything I said. But I will tell you that you will be hard pressed to find a team who fears Wannamaker, Brown, and Gibbs more than Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes. Against Pitt, the recipe is simple...get Blair and foul trouble and you win. The recipe is not nearly as simple for beating Villanova.[/quote:2q752x6w]
they're role players every great team has them...i know pitt is vulnerable if blair gets in foul trouble that's how they've lost all their games...[/quote:2q752x6w]
I know teams need role players; Villanova starts two of them (Reggie Redding and Shane Clark, and even Dwayne Anderson to an extent). My point is, on a team that already doesn't score a lot of points (Fields, one of their big 3, isn't even a scorer), you need to have something legitimate to fill in, and I'm not sure they have it, unless one of those three guys from the bench has a game where he hits a bunch of 3s.

 

[aw00d05]

[quote="aw00d05":37wl5js0][quote="KandKCards":37wl5js0][quote="aw00d05":37wl5js0][quote="cowboysrule48":37wl5js0][quote="sffanmike25":37wl5js0][quote="KandKCards":37wl5js0][quote="bratcher1":37wl5js0]Watch out for Purdue in the West..they are finally healthy and had a strong run thru the Big Ten Tournament...

But keep in mind, it's the Big 10. That said, I definitely see Purdue in the regional semis, maybe further.
Not sure what to think of Nova's draw. Sure, a matchup with American looks like an easy win, but they have 5 seniors, the second longest winning streak in the country (behind Memphis) and one guy with 107 made 3 pointers. Then in the second round, they play the winner of UCLA/VCU. I know UCLA isn't that good, but they have talent and play good D. It will be a close game if they play their usual defense, meaning it could come down to a coinflip. However, I feel great if we get past those first two. We'd see Duke in the regional semis, and have a huge athleticism advantage over them. Then, assuming everything is true to form, we'd play Pitt for a chance for the final four, a team we already beat by 10 this year.
I'm psyched, but it's a long road there. American in the first round will be tough enough.

I like Nova's draw in this field. They definitely have the potential to make a real nice run. Just stash some extra cash away so you can make the trip to Regionals.

I have Nova in my final four...

Why do people disregard Pitt, top 5 PG in the country, top 5 wing in the country and I think the best big man in the country.

No one is risregarding Pitt...but don't disregard the fact that Villanova beat Pitt 67-57 earlier this year, and split with them last year, so Nova has beaten Pitt two out of three.[/quote:37wl5js0]
so, pitt is much more talented and deeper IMO and should beat them.[/quote:37wl5js0]
Depth? Depth is one of the strengths that Pitt does not have. They have three great players: Fielders, Young and Blair. Dixon and Biggs are the other two starters and are mediocre. Wannamaker and Brown aren't much more than solid off the bench. Who do they bring in if either of their bigs get into foul trouble? McGhee? Please.
I'm not saying Nova is deep, but they have two sophomore HS all-americans coming off the bench, including the big east 6 man of the year in Corey Fisher. Their bench outscores almost all of their opponents' benches. Plus, they have 2 backup bigs who can eat minutes if Cunningham is in foul trouble.[/quote:37wl5js0]
they are actually very deep...they have 8 guys averaging over 10 minutes a game, nova has 8 as well so they are actually equally as deep, and pitt has the bigger stars and the better pg, big man and wing.[/quote:37wl5js0]
Not much I can say to change your mind apparently, since you didnt' directly respond to anything I said. But I will tell you that you will be hard pressed to find a team who fears Wannamaker, Brown, and Gibbs more than Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes. Against Pitt, the recipe is simple...get Blair and foul trouble and you win. The recipe is not nearly as simple for beating Villanova.[/quote:37wl5js0]
they're role players every great team has them...i know pitt is vulnerable if blair gets in foul trouble that's how they've lost all their games...[/quote:37wl5js0]
I know teams need role players; Villanova starts two of them (Reggie Redding and Shane Clark, and even Dwayne Anderson to an extent). My point is, on a team that already doesn't score a lot of points (Fields, one of their big 3, isn't even a scorer), you need to have something legitimate to fill in, and I'm not sure they have it, unless one of those three guys from the bench has a game where he hits a bunch of 3s.[/quote:37wl5js0]
all of them can shoot pretty well actually. should be a good game if they both make it though, but god knows if that will even happen...