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  • #1

    Our Rooting Interests

    With the Valley season over, some of our non-conference foes are still playing. Their success or lack thereof, could determine Bradley's fate on March 12th.

    DePaul--done. Did Not Qualify for the Big East Tournament
    Tennessee Tech--done. Lost in OVC semi-finals
    Loyola--done. Lost in Horizon semi-finals
    Bowling Green--not expected to do much in the MAC Tourney
    Southern Miss--not expected to do much in CUSA Tourney
    Chicago State--not expected to do much in Mid-Con Tourney
    Delaware State--#1 seed in MEAC Tourney
    Western Kentucky--#1 seed in Sun Belt Tourney
    Butler--plays at UW-Milwaukee for Horizon Tourney Title

    As it stands, only Del State can give us a big boost (and it won't be much). Butler will have it tough against Milwaukee on the Panthers' home floor. Western Kentucky should win the SBC, but should get a stiff challenge from South Alabama.
    "The NCAA is so upset about alleged recruiting violations at Kentucky that they decided to give Cleveland State the Death Penalty"--Jerry Tarkanian
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  • #2
    Nice work and well said.

    Thing is, Bradley is not in the 'warning zone' as far as the bubble is concerned. They are not and will not be considered one of the last 4 in.

    Bradley is IN.

    Book it.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by MacabreMob
      Nice work and well said.

      Thing is, Bradley is not in the 'warning zone' as far as the bubble is concerned. They are not and will not be considered one of the last 4 in.

      Bradley is IN.

      Book it.
      I like your optimism MM. I think Bradley has the goods to be in the mix this year. Our saving grace is that we popped UNI twice this year. To me, they played the best non-conference schedule of any Valley team, and they played pretty well against it too. People say BU needs a good look because of the 8-game suspension O'Bryant had to start the season. Well, we went 6-2 without him! Could he have made the difference against Butler or Loyola on the road? Maybe. We'll never know. However, we went 2-4 when he came back to the lineup! Since then, we've played very well for the most part. For me, there are still too many games left to be played in other conferences---major or not. We have to hope for no upsets, although they usually happen this time of year. My guess is that 3 or 4 teams we don't expect to win their tournaments will do the trick this time. So who suffers? Nevada? George Mason? Bradley? Creighton? Bucknell? Western Kentucky? Hofstra? Syracuse? I guess BU has the advantage over every one of these teams with the exception of Nevada. It's very close between us, Hofstra, and GMU--and Hofstra still has a chance to qualify outright with a win over UNCW in Richmond Monday. That would put the Seahawks on the bubble. Then there's Syracuse. They probably don't belong in the field this year, and I don't expect them to suddenly get hot in New York next week. In the back of my mind though, I can't see Jim Boeheim getting left out of the field if they win 20 games. Coach B might be the first to tell you that his team may not have the credentials to be seriously considered, but he would say they play in the toughest league in America, and that may be right. Still, they lost at DePaul by 39. To me, that entire performance was worse than our second half showing against the Salukis in St. Louis Sunday. Still, I'm not convinced BU gets in over the Orangemen if it came down to us two and the last slot, for example. Trust me, I want to see Bradley on the board next Sunday, but I won't go ballistic if it does not happen. Playing in the NIT would be OK, since we get a chance to play a little more hoops before I start mowing my lawn !
      "The NCAA is so upset about alleged recruiting violations at Kentucky that they decided to give Cleveland State the Death Penalty"--Jerry Tarkanian

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      • #4
        I don't think we have to worry too much. I believe the guys played their way into the tourney this weekend. Joe Lunardi of ESPN has us in easily, the only teams he has on the bubble is MS, and Creighton. In order he said Southern is in, Wichita State is next, Then Bradley, then UNI. Those 4 are locks he siad!! That's some good news!!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by LostProphet12
          I don't think we have to worry too much. I believe the guys played their way into the tourney this weekend. Joe Lunardi of ESPN has us in easily, the only teams he has on the bubble is MS, and Creighton. In order he said Southern is in, Wichita State is next, Then Bradley, then UNI. Those 4 are locks he siad!! That's some good news!!
          Lunardi has only missed 1 pick in either the last 4 or 5 years.

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          • #6
            Just being the nervous nelly that I am, these are the teams that BU should be concerned about this week regarding the RPI (BU stands at #34):

            31. Cincinnati
            33. Indiana
            36. Michigan
            37. UNC-Wilmington
            38. Air Force
            39. Kentucky
            40. NC State
            41. Georgetown
            43. Syracuse
            44. UAB
            45. Arkansas
            46. Alabama
            47. Maryland
            48. Seton Hall
            49. Texas A & M
            52. Colorado
            53. Western Kentucky
            56. Florida St
            59. California

            BU could get some firmer footing tonight if Gonzaga and Hofstra win.
            Onward and Upward!

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            • #7
              Just to update the status of Bradley's non-conference opponents heading into Tuesday night's games:

              Bowling Green--done. Lost in MAC first round.
              Chicago State--done. Lost in Mid-Con title game! A couple of wins by the Cougars may have done us some good.
              Western Kentucky--done. Lost in Sun Belt final to a South Alabama team that just wanted it more. Thanks for the help, Hilltoppers!
              Southern Mississippi--beat Tulsa in a CUSA first round upset. Next up, #3 seeded UTEP (go Golden Eagles!).
              Butler--lost in the Horizon final to UW-Milwaukee.
              Delaware State--begins play in the MEAC tournament in Richmond tonight (go Hornets!).

              Loyola, DePaul, and Tennessee Tech were done as of Saturday night. They may show up on the NIT board next week.
              "The NCAA is so upset about alleged recruiting violations at Kentucky that they decided to give Cleveland State the Death Penalty"--Jerry Tarkanian

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              • #8
                Originally posted by BradleyBrave
                Just being the nervous nelly that I am, these are the teams that BU should be concerned about this week regarding the RPI (BU stands at #34):

                31. Cincinnati
                33. Indiana
                36. Michigan
                37. UNC-Wilmington
                38. Air Force
                39. Kentucky
                40. NC State
                41. Georgetown
                43. Syracuse
                44. UAB
                45. Arkansas
                46. Alabama
                47. Maryland
                48. Seton Hall
                49. Texas A & M
                52. Colorado
                53. Western Kentucky
                56. Florida St
                59. California

                BU could get some firmer footing tonight if Gonzaga and Hofstra win.
                To update how some of these teams have done -

                31. Cincinnati - Lost to Syracuse, dropping.
                33. Indiana
                36. Michigan
                37. UNC-Wilmington - Won Colonial championship, moved up.
                38. Air Force
                39. Kentucky
                40. NC State
                41. Georgetown - Beat Notre Dame, moved up.
                43. Syracuse - Beat Cincinnati, moved up.
                44. UAB
                45. Arkansas
                46. Alabama
                47. Maryland
                48. Seton Hall - Lost to Rutgers, dropping.
                49. Texas A & M
                52. Colorado
                53. Western Kentucky - Lost in Sun Belt Championship, dropping.
                56. Florida St
                59. California

                BU has remained steady around 32-35 this week, which is good. Barring an unforseen amount of wins by teams around us, that's where we should remain all week.

                It's been a good day for BU so far. Southern Miss pulled the C-USA upset over Tulsa, and Delaware St won their 1st round game 59-47. Let's hope Coach Mo's Gophers can help out BU by knocking off Michigan tomorrow!
                Onward and Upward!

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                • #9
                  keep in mind that teams like goergetown & ncstate will get in, the yare already ranked. so we dont need to "worry" about them.
                  Once a Brave, always a Brave

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