Pitt is a LOCK for a 1 seed (to say that they will "back in" is crazy). Especially after Oklahoma just lost. I agree Pitt plays better when they have a chip on their shoulder, but if you really think that a 2 seed is better because Pitt will have a better mentality, then Pitt doesn't have a chance to go to the Final Four. If you can't show up because you are a 1 seed (which is what I think you are saying) then you need to get some mental toughness, otherwise you never had a chance.
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Pitt is a LOCK for a 1 seed (to say that they will "back in" is crazy). Especially after Oklahoma just lost. I agree Pitt plays better when they have a chip on their shoulder, but if you really think that a 2 seed is better because Pitt will have a better mentality, then Pitt doesn't have a chance to go to the Final Four. If you can't show up because you are a 1 seed (which is what I think you are saying) then you need to get some mental toughness, otherwise you never had a chance.NCAA: Pitt, Arkansas State
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After tonight's game, the best thing that could happen to Pitt is to get a 2 seed on Sunday. There is something about this Pitt team, in that we just do not show up at crucial times when we have a lofty position (#1 ranking, double bye in the BE tournament). I swear that I will be happy if we get a 2 seed on Sunday, and, I am going to feel uneasy if we back our way into a 1 seed.
The only question for Pittsburgh was whether or not they would be the #1 overall.I write things on the Internet.
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Yeah the Big East is shaping up pretty nicely to get three #1 seeds. No way one is coming from the SEC, Big 12, Pac-10 or Big Ten. If UConn beats Cuse tonight then I think we'll see UConn, Pitt and UL with #1 seeds. I think the only way we don't see it is if UConn wins the BET and for some reason the selection committee gives Memphis a #1 and Pitt will be a #2."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Time to gear up for the tournament. We are still a number 1 seed almost no matter what. Congrats to WVU...but that game was utter bull ****. We played as bad as possible and missed so many layups. Plus it looked like we didn't really care to be there and WVU was really motivated. No excuses this year. We can't complain that we are wore out because of the BE tourney.Comment
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Pitt is a LOCK for a 1 seed (to say that they will "back in" is crazy). Especially after Oklahoma just lost. I agree Pitt plays better when they have a chip on their shoulder, but if you really think that a 2 seed is better because Pitt will have a better mentality, then Pitt doesn't have a chance to go to the Final Four. If you can't show up because you are a 1 seed (which is what I think you are saying) then you need to get some mental toughness, otherwise you never had a chance.Comment
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WVU definitely has chance to win the whole thing. It's not likely, of course, but West Virginia has played Louisville twice and each game was close and very winnable and played UConn once, which was also a winnable game lost in the final minutes. I'm not expecting it, but wouldn't be totally shocked, either, if West Virginia dialed up some magic and won the Big East Tournament.Comment
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Ya - maybe I am just grasping for meaning/explanation here. But - I just didn't like our defense tonight. They spread the floor and got a ton of backdoor layups. Then - they were getting putbacks on missed shots. This wasn't the team I just watched play with intensity all game vs. UConn."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Good win for WV...too bad, I was sort of enjoying the dominance we were showing against WV as of late (both bb and fb)NCAA: Pitt, Arkansas State
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Everytime DeJuan Blair gets into foul trouble Pitt loses.Originally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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I'm a WV fan but objectively speaking those refs were horrible on both sides. Too many ticky tack fouls were called. Please keep those refs away from the rest of the tournment.Fav teams:
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It would be more accurate to say that Pitt only looses when Blair gets in foul trouble. He has been in foul trouble and they have won (I believe they are 3-4 when he gets 4 fouls with a win over WV earlier this year). But your point is well taken, get Blair in foul trouble and Pitt you stand a much better chance of beating Pitt.NCAA: Pitt, Arkansas State
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