Did anyone take the plunge on Gonzaga?!

[JDubbin]

And pick them to be the first 1 to lose to a 16? I did. My rationale was that I think they will lose to Pittsburgh anyway, so making the upset pick does not hurt me too much if I think Gonzaga will go down in the next round regardless. However, if it is the right pick it looks mighty fine on the bracket printout. I took the plunge of picking a 16 over a 1!

 

[jncuse]

I took them to win the national title back in early January at 40-1. Not my favourite to win the title as of today, but its great odds.

They will have a battle in the second round against Wichita St. Like all 1 seeds this year they will be tested in round 2. In prior years there was the odd 1-8 or 1-9 upset, but many games were not competitive. I expect high level of competition this year,

Pitt isn't winning anything in March...much less April. Never have,

 

[realorange]

First to go down--------Indiana

 

[jncuse]

There are alot of talented teams in the 8/9 spot == UNC, Missouri, NC St.

 

[CorduroyG]

There are alot of talented teams in the 8/9 spot == UNC, Missouri, NC St.

and pitt. no way are they an 8 seed. they beat gtown on the road by 28 !!

 

[4evaOrange]

If the refs let Pitt play Pitt will more than likely win by over 10, if it's called a close game its a toss up, whoever wins, will win by no more than 5 points.

 

[jncuse]

and pitt. no way are they an 8 seed. they beat gtown on the road by 28 !!

I'll include Pitt (I was highlighting talented teams -- Pitt probably has less talent, but they are also a better team than all of them) They are also gaggers.

 

[CorduroyG]

I'll include Pitt (I was highlighting talented teams -- Pitt probably has less talent, but they are also a better team than all of them) They are also gaggers.

theyre gaggers when they get a top seed. as a 8 seed they gotta be terrifying for a 1 seed

 

[Moontan]

Pitt probably has less talent, but they are also a better team than all of them) They are also gaggers.

Maybe the players will want to "Win one for Dixon!", before he heads for the West Coast.

 

[Orangepace]

Maybe the players will want to "Win one for Dixon!", before he heads for the West Coast.

He going to be Hop's assistant?

 

[OttoMets]

Pittsburgh's not winning any games of importance. Ever.

 

[ordigger]

In my "oddball" bracket (where I used the dog, my nephew, blindfolded, etc) I have Gonzaga winning the NC over Illinois...lol. That same bracket has the Griz going to the Sweet 16, and is the only bracket where I "picked" the Griz to beat Syracuse. If the Griz make the Sweet 16, I'll make sure our dog gets a new doghouse.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

And pick them to be the first 1 to lose to a 16? I did. My rationale was that I think they will lose to Pittsburgh anyway, so making the upset pick does not hurt me too much if I think Gonzaga will go down in the next round regardless. However, if it is the right pick it looks mighty fine on the bracket printout. I took the plunge of picking a 16 over a 1!

Hell yeah, man. I've been calling that one for weeks.

 

[cuseinseattle]

I have them losing in round 2 to Wichita State

 

[ImperialOrange]

First to go down--------Indiana

I have IU making it to the sweet 16 before losing to the 4 seed out of that region.

 

[SoBeCuse]

I took them to win the national title back in early January at 40-1. Not my favourite to win the title as of today, but its great odds.

They will have a battle in the second round against Wichita St. Like all 1 seeds this year they will be tested in round 2. In prior years there was the odd 1-8 or 1-9 upset, but many games were not competitive. I expect high level of competition this year,

Pitt isn't winning anything in March...much less April. Never have,

Wow. Not a bad call. They could do it. I have Pitt though going to the E8 and losing to OSU. Wouldn't surprise me if the Zags come through for you.

 

[HOFCeluck]

When people talk about how undeserving Gonzaga is, I think about St Joes in 2004.

Gonzaga is not losing to Pitt. They are a much better team. Also, it's Pitt.

 

[BuffOrange]

When people talk about how undeserving Gonzaga is, I think about St Joes in 2004.

Gonzaga is not losing to Pitt. They are a much better team. Also, it's Pitt.

Undeserving of a #1 is different than being capable of winning it all imo. I personally don't think you can lose to Illinois at home by 11 if you're in such a weak conference. I know they won @Ok St but nobody else can get a 1 with that as their best win by far.

 

[Marsh01]

Undeserving of a #1 is different than being capable of winning it all imo. I personally don't think you can lose to Illinois at home by 11 if you're in such a weak conference. I know they won @Ok St but nobody else can get a 1 with that as their best win by far.

Illinois beat Indiana.

 

[BuffOrange]

Illinois beat Indiana.

Yah, @Illinois at the buzzer. You don't think that's different than getting boatraced at home?

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

When people talk about how undeserving Gonzaga is, I think about St Joes in 2004.

Gonzaga is not losing to Pitt. They are a much better team. Also, it's Pitt.

That bracket is one of the easier ones in my opinion. OSU over Gonzaga for the FF spot, easy peasy. Other brackest are not as easy for me; Duke, Louisville, MSU in the MW? NC, Kansas, GU or Mich in the South? Miami, IU or SU in the East?

 

[Nahson]

I had the Zags out first, I have a rule of thumb that doesn't allow me to bring them past the sweet 16 EVER. But then I broke all the tournament teams down into statistical categories and put it on an Excel spread sheet (Which too ***ing FOREVER) and Gonzaga and Indiana put up some scary numbers. Why does everyone think they will be the first out?

 

[Cadillac]

 

[HOFCeluck]

Undeserving of a #1 is different than being capable of winning it all imo. I personally don't think you can lose to Illinois at home by 11 if you're in such a weak conference. I know they won @Ok St but nobody else can get a 1 with that as their best win by far.

You can if that's one of two losses.

 

[kirbivore]

When people talk about how undeserving Gonzaga is, I think about St Joes in 2004.

Gonzaga is not losing to Pitt. They are a much better team. Also, it's Pitt.

That St. Joe's team lost in the Elite 8 to OK St. in a very good game. They proved they belonged. I love that St. Joe's beat Wake in the sweet 16, the alma matter of Billy Packer, who was St. Joe's most outspoken critic.