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Northwestern punches its ticket
Northwestern punches its ticket
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The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.There's no way a story could do this game justice. It's tough to write after a night like this, but here are our three pointers....
Northwestern punches its ticket
The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.
But I do NOT get all this assurance that NU has ALREADY EARNED an NCAA AL bid, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE, that happens to the cats OR TO OTHER TEAMS.
Everyone should know that conference T introduce a lot of uncertainty since they allow teams that everyone thinks are discarded for the AL bids to "steal" a bid by winning their T. The odds aren't high, but it CAN happen and HAS happened. If AQ's go to unexpected teams that reduces the odds that "bubble" teams get in.
As of now, NU is in SIXTH PLACE in the B1G. If selection were today, in order for NU to get an invite at least five other B1G teams would need to get in. Certainly possible. But considering that the B1G has NO team in the top 15, and only 2 in the top 25, it is far from certain that the B1G gets that many bids.
I'd say the cats are NOT YET IN. They do have a good shot. But it depends on a lot of factors. And winning only 3 of their final TEN games in a WEAK B1G will NOT impress many committee members.
To be virtually certain to get in THEY NEED PURDUE. Without it, all sort of things can happen that can leave them out of the T.
The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.
But I do NOT get all this assurance that NU has ALREADY EARNED an NCAA AL bid, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE, that happens to the cats OR TO OTHER TEAMS.
Everyone should know that conference T introduce a lot of uncertainty since they allow teams that everyone thinks are discarded for the AL bids to "steal" a bid by winning their T. The odds aren't high, but it CAN happen and HAS happened. If AQ's go to unexpected teams that reduces the odds that "bubble" teams get in.
As of now, NU is in SIXTH PLACE in the B1G. If selection were today, in order for NU to get an invite at least five other B1G teams would need to get in. Certainly possible. But considering that the B1G has NO team in the top 15, and only 2 in the top 25, it is far from certain that the B1G gets that many bids.
I'd say the cats are NOT YET IN. They do have a good shot. But it depends on a lot of factors. And winning only 3 of their final TEN games in a WEAK B1G will NOT impress many committee members.
To be virtually certain to get in THEY NEED PURDUE. Without it, all sort of things can happen that can leave them out of the T.
Terrible reply. I expected far better from you.Dude, give it up. They're in. It's over. I know you think of yourself as a genius, but you're not smarter than every single media member and college basketball expert from coast-to-coast who do this for a living. Every. Single. One. Last night was your cue to disappear again and not show up until the Cats lose a big game. Sometime next year, maybe.
None of us expect better from you.Terrible reply. I expected far better from you.
Terrible reply. I expected far better from you.
Dude, give it up. ...Last night was your cue to disappear again and not show up until the Cats lose a big game. Sometime next year, maybe.
That's fine. I think you got what you deserved.
None of us expect better from you.
Bye, bye.Terrible reply. I expected far better from you.
The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.
But I do NOT get all this assurance that NU has ALREADY EARNED an NCAA AL bid, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE, that happens to the cats OR TO OTHER TEAMS.
Everyone should know that conference T introduce a lot of uncertainty since they allow teams that everyone thinks are discarded for the AL bids to "steal" a bid by winning their T. The odds aren't high, but it CAN happen and HAS happened. If AQ's go to unexpected teams that reduces the number of spots for "bubble" teams to get in.
As of now, NU is in SIXTH PLACE in the B1G. If selection were today, in order for NU to get an invite at least five other B1G teams would need to get in. Certainly possible. But considering that the B1G has NO team in the top 15, and only 2 in the top 25, it is far from certain that the B1G gets that many bids.
I'd say the cats are NOT YET IN. They do have a good shot. But it depends on a lot of factors. And winning only 3 of their final TEN games in a WEAK B1G will NOT impress many committee members.
To be virtually certain to get in THEY NEED PURDUE. Without it, all sort of things can happen that can leave them out of the T.
The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.
But I do NOT get all this assurance that NU has ALREADY EARNED an NCAA AL bid, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE, that happens to the cats OR TO OTHER TEAMS.
Everyone should know that conference T introduce a lot of uncertainty since they allow teams that everyone thinks are discarded for the AL bids to "steal" a bid by winning their T. The odds aren't high, but it CAN happen and HAS happened. If AQ's go to unexpected teams that reduces the number of spots for "bubble" teams to get in.
As of now, NU is in SIXTH PLACE in the B1G. If selection were today, in order for NU to get an invite at least five other B1G teams would need to get in. Certainly possible. But considering that the B1G has NO team in the top 15, and only 2 in the top 25, it is far from certain that the B1G gets that many bids.
I'd say the cats are NOT YET IN. They do have a good shot. But it depends on a lot of factors. And winning only 3 of their final TEN games in a WEAK B1G will NOT impress many committee members.
To be virtually certain to get in THEY NEED PURDUE. Without it, all sort of things can happen that can leave them out of the T.
Illinois can claim to have the "tie breaker" over NU, thanks to their sweep. But don't be shocked if they win a few games in the BTT. It's the exact kind of team that "steals" bids. Talented but under-performing teams that somehow start getting it together toward the end of the season. They reach the conf T with their backs against the wall, thinking it's their very last chance to "salvage" their season, while others go there thinking they are already in and can afford to relax. A few days later, a bid is "stolen". There are other teams like that...potential bid thieves that can severely complicate the path to the T for middle-of-the-pack major conference teams like NU.Then you throw in a surging Illinois, which is a game at Rutgers away from going 9-9. I think we have a better top win that Illinois and lack a loss like their home loss to Winthrop, but they put additional pressure on the bubble.
Good oneYou are about 3 sigma from the mean of all tournament prognosticators.....
I am another vote for "The Play." The simplicity of the two words confirm how unique that play was at that point in the game in that point of the season with so much at stake.How about the McGraw hall miracle or miracle at McGraw. Or to evoke jimmy stewart. Miracle on central street
This may help you Feli. It's an article on the 11 teams that are basically on the bubble. This was written BEFORE we beat Michigan.
Meaning, we weren't on the bubble before, and we are most definitely not now. As poor as you believe the B1G to be, the fact of the matter is that we're going to send seven to the tourney, most likely. Six for certain.
Anyways, look at the list, and tell me that any of these teams would be picked over NU. We're in.
http://www.foxsports.com/college-ba...wake-forest-indiana-illinois-marquette-022717
So, NU IS in the bubble? That's the first team he mentions in his "bubble banter" article.Northwestern (RPI: 50, KenPom: 37, No. 9 seed): The Wildcats are dancing. Thanks to the play of the year.
You are one sick puppy. Go get help before you hurt yourself or someone else.So, NU IS in the bubble? That's the first team he mentions in his "bubble banter" article.
Anyhow, these people are entitled to their speculations. Only the committee WILL know who is in/out. WILL KNOW...because they don't YET have enough information to know. Not only do they need the results of the final reg season games, but also the results of the CRITICALLY important conf T, which not only award AQ (with the possibility of "bid theft"), but also involve conference games which are individually considered.
It's simply speculation to say that any unranked mid-packish team is ALREADY in. Too many unknowns remain!
So, NU IS in the bubble? That's the first team he mentions in his "bubble banter" article.
Anyhow, these people are entitled to their speculations. Only the committee WILL know who is in/out. WILL KNOW...because they don't YET have enough information to know. Not only do they need the results of the final reg season games, but also the results of the CRITICALLY important conf T, which not only award AQ (with the possibility of "bid theft"), but also involve conference games which are individually considered.
It's simply speculation to say that any unranked mid-packish team is ALREADY in. Too many unknowns remain!
Then you throw in a surging Illinois, which is a game at Rutgers away from going 9-9. I think we have a better top win that Illinois and lack a loss like their home loss to Winthrop, but they put additional pressure on the bubble.
The cats needed this win badly and got it. They deserved it, and should enjoy it.
But I do NOT get all this assurance that NU has ALREADY EARNED an NCAA AL bid, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE, that happens to the cats OR TO OTHER TEAMS.
Everyone should know that conference T introduce a lot of uncertainty since they allow teams that everyone thinks are discarded for the AL bids to "steal" a bid by winning their T. The odds aren't high, but it CAN happen and HAS happened. If AQ's go to unexpected teams that reduces the number of spots for "bubble" teams to get in.
As of now, NU is in SIXTH PLACE in the B1G. If selection were today, in order for NU to get an invite at least five other B1G teams would need to get in. Certainly possible. But considering that the B1G has NO team in the top 15, and only 2 in the top 25, it is far from certain that the B1G gets that many bids.
I'd say the cats are NOT YET IN. They do have a good shot. But it depends on a lot of factors. And winning only 3 of their final TEN games in a WEAK B1G will NOT impress many committee members.
To be virtually certain to get in THEY NEED PURDUE. Without it, all sort of things can happen that can leave them out of the T.
Illinois can claim to have the "tie breaker" over NU, thanks to their sweep. But don't be shocked if they win a few games in the BTT. It's the exact kind of team that "steals" bids. Talented but under-performing teams that somehow start getting it together toward the end of the season. They reach the conf T with their backs against the wall, thinking it's their very last chance to "salvage" their season, while others go there thinking they are already in and can afford to relax. A few days later, a bid is "stolen". There are other teams like that...potential bid thieves that can severely complicate the path to the T for middle-of-the-pack major conference teams like NU.