Day One

[WHS70]

So far the B1G is looking great compared to the SEC, Big 12 and the ACC in Day 1 and hopefully will continue in Day Two’s action! Am wondering how soon BYU’s Catchings hits the portal as he certainly is not going to the NBA after his performance this year!

 

[Woodsa]

Does anyone know of a bracket breakdown by conference and their progression through the tournament?

B10 had a strong day but I'm not sure the horses are there to make it down the stretch.

 

[Bank Shot Podcast]

Does anyone know of a bracket breakdown by conference and their progression through the tournament?

B10 had a strong day but I'm not sure the horses are there to make it down the stretch.

ACC: 0-2, Duke and UNC play today.

Big 12: 3-1, Baylor, Iowa State and Arizona play today.

Big East: 2-0, Marquette, UConn, Xavier play today.

SEC: 4-2, Mississippi State, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Florida, Kentucky, Oklahoma play today.

Big Ten: 4-0, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan State, Oregon play today.

Big Ten was the only conference where every team was the higher seed.

 

[rgarlitz]

ACC: 0-2, Duke and UNC play today.

Big 12: 3-1, Baylor, Iowa State and Arizona play today.

Big East: 2-0, Marquette, UConn, Xavier play today.

SEC: 4-2, Mississippi State, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Florida, Kentucky, Oklahoma play today.

Big Ten: 4-0, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan State, Oregon play today.

Big Ten was the only conference where every team was the higher seed.

Yeah, the ACC obviously laid a massive egg. Louisville was thoroughly outclassed, and so was Clemson for 30+ minutes. Other than that, though, the power conferences did fine.

I was surprised by the margin of Georgia's loss but not that Gonzaga won. Arkansas scored a minor upset over Kansas, but the writing has been on the wall for Kansas most of the year.

I was a little surprised that Michigan/UC San Diego got so tight, but then again 5/12 games aren't supposed to be 20-point blowouts. I figured Yale would make it competitive against A&M.

 

[Boiler Buck]

I was a little surprised that Michigan/UC San Diego got so tight, but then again 5/12 games aren't supposed to be 20-point blowouts. I figured Yale would make it competitive against A&M.

Michigan was another team, besides Purdue, Seth Davis said would be upset in game 1.

I wonder if his co-anchors will call him out?? They should. As he's wrong alot.

 

[oldboiler52]

So far the B1G is looking great compared to the SEC, Big 12 and the ACC in Day 1 and hopefully will continue in Day Two’s action! Am wondering how soon BYU’s Catchings hits the portal as he certainly is not going to the NBA after his performance this year!

He is listed first round in all mock drafts NBA believes in potential. If he doesn't make it blame phycological evaluation and work effort not talent. IMO

 

[Boiler Buck]

He is listed first round in all mock drafts NBA believes in potential. If he doesn't make it blame phycological evaluation and work effort not talent. IMO

Yes, for sure, saw his name on most drafts early. Lately though his name is missing from most drafts even into Round 2. But things can & will change as NBA workouts start. Alot of potential, for sure.

 

[boilernuke]

Michigan was another team, besides Purdue, Seth Davis said would be upset in game 1.

I wonder if his co-anchors will call him out?? They should. As he's wrong alot.

I will switch channels with the crew that has Seth and Candice. Why do they put such negative people on? There are plenty of knowledgeable and at least somewhat camera friendly folks out there that are not nearly as offputting as those two.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Michigan was another team, besides Purdue, Seth Davis said would be upset in game 1.

I wonder if his co-anchors will call him out?? They should. As he's wrong alot.

Michigan was bailed out by the refs, yet again last night.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Yeah, the ACC obviously laid a massive egg. Louisville was thoroughly outclassed, and so was Clemson for 30+ minutes. Other than that, though, the power conferences did fine.

I was surprised by the margin of Georgia's loss but not that Gonzaga won. Arkansas scored a minor upset over Kansas, but the writing has been on the wall for Kansas most of the year.

I was a little surprised that Michigan/UC San Diego got so tight, but then again 5/12 games aren't supposed to be 20-point blowouts. I figured Yale would make it competitive against A&M.

KU lost KJ Adams, who brought them
Back and got them in the lead and the tore his Achilles. All went down hill for KU after that.

 

[tidle25]

I'm happy the Big10 was 4-0, but every team beat a double-digit seed. I know (painfully) that upsets can happen but feel that the big tests have yet to come. I root for the other B10 teams but only really care if the Boilermakers win.

 

[Bank Shot Podcast]

Michigan was another team, besides Purdue, Seth Davis said would be upset in game 1.

I wonder if his co-anchors will call him out?? They should. As he's wrong alot.

Both High Point and UC San Diego were great picks for upsets and they both played pretty well and came up short. They showed why they were popular picks. Same for Drake and McNeese State.

 

[rgarlitz]

Both High Point and UC San Diego were great picks for upsets and they both played pretty well and came up short. They showed why they were popular picks. Same for Drake and McNeese State.

It's fine to say High Point acquitted themselves well and came up short. I would add that there were stages of the game where Purdue did not play particularly great. But, before that narrative runs out of control, I think it's equally important to acknowledge a couple other things:

1) Purdue led for the entire last 29 minutes of the game.
2) Purdue beat the spread and espn's BPI predictor.

High Point played well, as you correctly point out. But, this was hardly a near-death experience for Purdue.

 

[Bank Shot Podcast]

It's fine to say High Point acquitted themselves well and came up short. I would add that there were stages of the game where Purdue did not play particularly great. But, before that narrative runs out of control, I think it's equally important to acknowledge a couple other things:

1) Purdue led for the entire last 29 minutes of the game.
2) Purdue beat the spread and espn's BPI predictor.

High Point played well, as you correctly point out. But, this was hardly a near-death experience for Purdue.

It wasn't near death, but it wasn't a blowout. High Point kept it close enough basically all game where any small run could have given them a shot, and that's really all a lower seed like that needs. I think they showed why they were a popular pick.

 

[Old Gold n Black]

Michigan was bailed out by the refs, yet again last night.

It's amazing how often this has happened this year.

We too have been the beneficiaries of some favorable calls, but the refs always find a way to "balance" things out with makeup calls. Case in point, see 2H of last night's game...

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

It's amazing how often this has happened this year.

We too have been the beneficiaries of some favorable calls, but the refs always find a way to "balance" things out with makeup calls. Case in point, see 2H of last night's game...

Goldin literally fell on top of a guy boxing him out in front of the ref and no call

 

[Purdue79fan]

Officials did a good job of almost making this year's tournament chalk. I really think that offenses would explode and the college game be more popular if the NCAA would insist on Officials making an effort to follow the rules. Hand checking, in particular, has gotten way out of control. Defensive players are routinely empowered to hold/push the man they're guarding in order to maintain contact while ball watching. Watch teams like Auburn, Tennessee, Houston, and other "top teams" play D and it's seldom going to get called until late in a blowout to "even up" the fouls. Our loss to Houston was "in part" due to TKR getting frustrated with his left arm being held to prevent him from catching/rebounding the ball. When he shook the Defensive player off, it was an automatic call against him.