UNI falls out of both polls

[BradleyBrave]

I'm not surprised, but I can't say that makes me happy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/rankings?seasonYear=2010&weekNumber=17&seasonType=2

[SaintLouBrave22]

I'm not surprised, but I can't say that makes me happy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/rankin...7&seasonType=2

From what I have heard, as long as UNI doesn't lay an egg on Fri. they are in.



We desperately need someone to beat them Sat. afternoon to showcase at least a 2nd bid for the conference...


IF things laid out perfectly, it would be us and then we could meet Wichita State in the title game, who still has about a 5% chance of getting an at-large...doubtful, BUT if things laid out perfectly, we could have a very slim chance at 3 teams in...like I said, very slim so don't bash me for the comment.

[LittleBrave]

Slim to none I'd say. WSU has a 1% of making it - maybe if they blow out both teams on their way to the championship game and then lose on a last-second shot to UNI. I think they lost all hope when losing to Utah St. for Bracketbusters.

If UNI loses Saturday, they might be a #8 or #9 seed, which doesn't bode too well for them in the 2nd round of the NCAA tourney.
If they lose in the championship game, probably a #7 or #8 seed.
In order for them to get a #6 seed or better, they'd better win Arch Madness.
Any other thoughts?

[SaintLouBrave22]

Slim to none I'd say. WSU has a 1% of making it - maybe if they blow out both teams on their way to the championship game and then lose on a last-second shot to UNI. I think they lost all hope when losing to Utah St. for Bracketbusters.

If UNI loses Saturday, they might be a #8 or #9 seed, which doesn't bode too well for them in the 2nd round of the NCAA tourney.
If they lose in the championship game, probably a #7 or #8 seed.
In order for them to get a #6 seed or better, they'd better win Arch Madness.
Any other thoughts?

If we want to be honest here, I don't think UNI is playing well enough to beat most teams in the tourney if they receive a 5 or lower seed...

At this point I could see a 12 beating them, simply because they just do not score well enough to scare anyone.

[TheAsianSensation]

I'd define UNI's seed range as 6-7 right now, with 5 being unlikely and 8 and9 potentially in play with an early blowout.

[AZ BU Fan]

In the absence of BU, would like to see WSU and UNI playing on Sunday with a good, close game by both. If WSU wins I would think UNI gets an at large, giving MVC two teams in. With the Pac 10 giving up 3-4 spots in the NCAA this season, would hope MVC can snare 2.

Any chance ISU or CU get a sniff at the NIT if they go 1-1, losing close, good games to WSU and UNI in the semis?

[LittleBrave]

Definitely see ISU making the NIT if that happens - not Creighton though.
ISU has been playing well lately, and would have 22 wins, and #3 in a pretty good conference. Will have RPI in top 75.
I think if Creighton beats BU, will be invited to CBI and have homecourt for 1st couple rounds. If CU makes it to championship game, maybe they have a shot at NIT???
Let's not get ahead of ourselves though - BU will hopefully be ready to end this drought vs. the 'Jays.

[Bravesfan]

From what I have heard, as long as UNI doesn't lay an egg on Fri. they are in.



We desperately need someone to beat them Sat. afternoon to showcase at least a 2nd bid for the conference...


IF things laid out perfectly, it would be us and then we could meet Wichita State in the title game, who still has about a 5% chance of getting an at-large...doubtful, BUT if things laid out perfectly, we could have a very slim chance at 3 teams in...like I said, very slim so don't bash me for the comment.

I'll take two teams in this year. Three is most likely a pipe dream!

That said, if UNI is indeed a lock as the ESPN Bubble Watch says they are (though Joe Lunardi has dropped them down to a #9 seed which is a bit shaky if there are a lot of conference tournament upsets), then one win in St. Louis should be more than enough for them to get at least a #10 or higher seed, and the Valley would obviously be a shoo-in for two bids. This would then set the conference up for a potentially "A-10 type" season for the Valley next year, with at least three or four teams playing their way into at-large contention. But as I have said, we need three or four (or more) strong teams to separate themselves from the rest of the pack for us to have a good chance at 3+ bids next year.

[TheAsianSensation]

ISU to the NIT, Creighton has no chance, etc etc