NCAA Brackets and discussion
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Anytime I get confused on percentages I go to YouTube to watch the Steiner brothers Math video.
We have people at work who do that. Even people hired like 6 months ago - so it’s not a case of them putting up a pic 8 years ago and forgetting, but consciously using an old (more flattering) picture for a new job.
I walked by some development meeting and there was some middle-aged woman in there. I had no clue who it was. I asked someone if it was a land agent or consultant. “No, that’s ———- - she started 6 months ago”. Her picture is like 15 years out of date. I mean, how narcissistic can you be?
Asinine on NCAA, drop Carter to 10th FFS, this should have been the Sat nightcap. Damn they screwd the pooch.
3 returning champs one same side?? WTF
A work colleague in Little Rock (my company's HQ) says Nagao has no chance against Nasir and Crookham will sweat it, too. I begged to differ, but am now wary. Where the hell did LR come from?
When is the deadline for Griff to pull out?
That hopefully would separate Lewis and Carter.
You know I will! At least wrestlestat will pick some upsets and there will be bonus.
It won’t. Would need one more pullout seeded between Lewis and CS to bump Carter to 7
Isn’t it about time for one of our resident nerds/bracketologists to do a deep dive on consi matchups?
I fully expect 10 champs, but sometimes Cael and staff, and the wrestlers, let us down and don’t perform to our realistic expectations
I fully expect 10 champs, but sometimes Cael and staff, and the wrestlers, let us down and don’t perform to our realistic expectations
I think they missed on Vito at 6 also.🤔
Aaron just looks slow on his feet reacting to shots. I think that's going to be the issue. I think coaches won't even allow their wrestlers to work top against Aaron. No reason to get reversed. It's going to be catch and release until Aaron proves he's ok in neutral.
I'd be surprised if Michigan is top 3.
NC State is decent.
Lehigh could have 2-3 guys make deep run. The Freshman Heavyweight could be on podium.
They could be top 5.
Arkansas 😏
I think the Lewis draw and his weight cut on 2nd morning session is very valid issue. I actually think some of the uneven performances this year for some guys is weight issues. I think Ramos and Woods might have weight issues. The 2nd day AM session will be very telling for some that are cutting hard.
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I'm not sure, but Salazar looks to me that he would have weight issues. Did anyone else take notice of his pronounced eyebrow structure? 🤔
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I'm not sure, but Salazar looks to me that he would have weight issues. Did anyone else take notice of his pronounced eyebrow structure? 🤔
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Always has been. Alex Marinelli anyone?
VT & PSU season tix holder. Mekhi is one of my all time favorites. Very nice young man, but, no matter the draw, he wasn’t gonna get past Carter to get VT’s second ever individual natty.
Nasir is really good. That is a clear danger match for Nagao. Nagao can win if he puts it all together and wrestles his best, but from what I've seen so far this season, it would not surprise me for a second if Nasir does win.
Saw Meyer Shapiro live once this year and he was terrific. The guy is a ball of fire, but, as his overall record attests, he makes mistakes. His tourney gas tank is a big question. Just the same, I’d expect him in the finals vs Levi.
The 8-9 2nd round winner faces #1 in th quarters, so Griffith withdrawing would allow Kemp to move up to 7 and avoid both Starocci and Lewis, but would still keep #8 Starocci on course for Lewis in the quarters (and screw whoever is currently 10).
There will be a ** next to it.
"defeated 2 NCAA Champs before reaching the finals"
Not only that, he lost in TB2 because he made a stupid mistake and got a penalty point for a third caution on the start, forcing him to cede the escape and try for a takedown in the 30 seconds, which he almost got (probably would have but ran out of time). Chittum is a dangerous 14 (and Downey is probably a little overrated at 5), but I consider Shapiro the favorite to survive that gauntlet. That half of 157 is almost as brutal as the Lewis-Starocci half of 174 or the KOT-Carr half of 165. Teemer is the one who really caught the brunt of it, staring down Zerban then Franek then Shapiro to make the finals as a 2 seed. Oof.
In years past we PSU helps us being a large tournament structure, do you think that will hold true with this years cast?
And in years past Iowa is set up better for the smaller tournament structure such as Big's.. Do you think NCAA's structure will help or hurt Iowa this year??
And in years past Iowa is set up better for the smaller tournament structure such as Big's.. Do you think NCAA's structure will help or hurt Iowa this year??
Just keeping it real, LOL. I know this is going to be a shock, but Penn State is not going to win all 10 weights.
We’ll be taking up your attitude at the next HVI board meeting.
Yes and yes. Larger field helps the team with top seeded/next topic guys as they generally wrestle to seed; hurts teams with a lot of 4-12 ranked guys as they may finish 2nd, 3rd,4th or so in a smaller, conference field, but get shuttled back in a larger field by guys who place between them and 1st.
All that you know. Our team has 3 next topic guys in Brooks, Kerk and Carter (if 90% +) and then another 3-4 guys who you just don’t see sliding too far.
The Big Ten doesn't seem to dominate the brackets as much as usual.
Two years ago, the BIGS had 39 of the 80 AAs, and last year, 34. A quick scan of the brackets shows fewer than 30 Big Ten wrestlers with a 1-8 seed. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Two years ago, the BIGS had 39 of the 80 AAs, and last year, 34. A quick scan of the brackets shows fewer than 30 Big Ten wrestlers with a 1-8 seed. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.
I may need mental help. I get far too much joy printing off the NCAA brackets and staring at the possibilities.
What Chickenman said. Tournament scoring is weighted toward high AA finishes. If you have the biggest studs, your score will stand up to the bigger field. If not, your score will get diluted.
Plus: NCAAs is a 3d event, meaning extra rounds (both championship and consis). That's more ass-kicking when everybody is maximally motivated. Guys who end matches early get beat up a lot less. The guys who wrestle grind-out styles subject themselves to more wear and tear.
Also it's an extra day of weigh-ins. Guys with tougher cuts have it harder. PSU generally wrestles closer to natural weight. Don't know if that affects Iowa as much, but OKST for example is extra challenged.
People on here saying Davis has a terrible draw is an opinion I don't get. Where the heck would you place him to satisfy these guys. Davis 2 losses are in bottom half. Obviously he's been in a lot of tight scraps but finds a way to win. If he faces Peterson again, stay out of upper body and put it to him this time with no controversy. I'm sure the coaches are working specifically with Daviss handling of all these shorter muscle mutts. Go gettem Braden!
Nothing insane about it, if you understand math.
I would probably place his odds of navigating that bracket 3x in a row at 12%. Think about it he has to win vs each opponent 3x with zero losses.
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