East Region Discussion

[sportznut02]

Will a mod please sticky?

[Sportsbuck]

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Fairly good draw for the Bucks. FSU is a tough out as a potential Sweet 16 matchup though.

[Bellsprout]

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Badgers get Montana out of the gate. Not sure how to feel about that.

I know that if they get through that, either Harvard or Vanderbilt (whichever one it is) scares the bejeezus out of me.

Me thinks it's the usual Wisconsin "One and done" this year. Don't see a run in us.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Badgers get Montana out of the gate. Not sure how to feel about that.

I know that if they get through that, either Harvard or Vanderbilt (whichever one it is) scares the bejeezus out of me.

Me thinks it's the usual Wisconsin "One and done" this year. Don't see a run in us.

Honestly think you guys and Ohio State are the only two teams that could beat Syracuse IF Cuse gets back into a groove like they were for the first half of the season. If they don't get back into a groove, I think Syracuse might lose to Kansas State honestly.

[Kriech23]

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I think almost any team can come out of the bottom to get to the Elite Eight. Ohio State is the favorite obviously, but it won't be easy for anybody.

[kayfngee]

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Honestly think you guys and Ohio State are the only two teams that could beat Syracuse IF Cuse gets back into a groove like they were for the first half of the season. If they don't get back into a groove, I think Syracuse might lose to Kansas State honestly.

I think Syracuse's zone and length would give Ohio State fits if they play.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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I think Syracuse's zone and length would give Ohio State fits if they play.

Me too, but they still have a ton of talent on that team so I'd at least give them a chance. Wisconsin is more of their style of play against us, but if Syracuse hits a groove, there's no reason they shouldn't make the Final Four. But I'm extremely skeptical that we'll actually hit a groove.

[buckeye02]

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Seems that being the #1 overall seed gets you no favors. I'm liking Ohio State's chances to meet up with Cuse.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Seems that being the #1 overall seed gets you no favors. I'm liking Ohio State's chances to meet up with Cuse.

If we make it far enough to face you guys, I'd assume that would mean we ended up finding our groove again, in which case I'd definitely like my chances, but I'll be surprised if it gets to that point honestly.

[akacesfan]

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2nd Round

Syracuse beats UNC-Asheville
Southern Miss beats Kansas State
Vanderbilt beats Harvard
Montana beats Wisconsin
Cincy beats Texas
Florida State beats St. Bonaventure
West Virginia beats Gonzaga
Ohio State beats Loyola

3rd Round

Syracuse beats Southern Miss
Montana beats Vanderbilt
Cincy beats Florida State
Ohio State beats West Virginia

Sweet 16

Syracuse beats Montana
Ohio State beats Cincy

Regional Final

Ohio State beats Syracuse

[nWo]

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No reason Syracuse shouldn't make the Elite Eight. Ohio State is the favorite to meet them there but Florida State and Cincy could prove to be tough tests in the Sweet Sixteen if they meet up.

[Jr.]

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Prepare for the first 16 over 1 upset in history.

Go Bulldogs!!!

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Prepare for the first 16 over 1 upset in history.

Go Bulldogs!!!

Well if your signature is any indication, it wouldn't technically be an upset.

But I don't see it happening. Unless you guys shoot like 50% from 3 point range on 30 attempts or so, I don't think that game will be close. Syracuse has WAY too much length. Hell, their freshman PG is as tall and long as your biggest player.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Interesting conversation on ESPN right now. Gottlieb saying that Syracuse plays the wrong way, that we should be pressing teams from the opening tip more often.

Honestly, I agree, especially when we get Southerland in there because his length on the inbounders is huge. Our press has actually been great this year when we've used it. We don't really use it nearly enough in my opinion.

[Kriech23]

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Interesting conversation on ESPN right now. Gottlieb saying that Syracuse plays the wrong way, that we should be pressing teams from the opening tip more often.

Honestly, I agree, especially when we get Southerland in there because his length on the inbounders is huge. Our press has actually been great this year when we've used it. We don't really use it nearly enough in my opinion.

I agree. I think start out each half pressing and see where it gets you. If it works stay with it, if not just go back to the zone. Against Cincy they started it too late, but was quite effective. Also, Syracuse has the depth to keep rotating in people if the press is working so no one gets too tired. The potential to use it a lot is there though.