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re: 7 SEC teams in latest Bracketology
Posted on 12/21/17 at 5:02 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
Posted on 12/21/17 at 5:02 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
Behind the brackets
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Here are the biggest bracket surprises heading into the holidays:
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks are part of a pleasant SEC resurgence and a near-lock for the NCAA tournament. While not a complete surprise, Arkansas was "First Four Out" to start the season and needed nonleague wins over Oklahoma and Minnesota to affirm its postseason path. The data doesn't see the Razorbacks hanging onto their current No. 5 seed, but it also failed to predict seven NCAA teams from their conference. Projection: A top four SEC finish and No. 6 or No. 7 NCAA seed.
Tennessee Volunteers
Speaking of SEC surprises, how about the Vols? Tennessee was barely ahead of Arizona State on the preseason seed list (No. 98), but it is cruising toward its first NCAA bid since the 2013-14 season. The recent near-miss against North Carolina should be interpreted positively, along with the obvious value of an overtime win over Purdue. The Vols aren't going anywhere except the NCAA tournament.
Projection: An 8-9 game and probable first-round NCAA victory.
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Posted on 12/21/17 at 7:58 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
quote:
quote:
Here are the biggest bracket surprises heading into the holidays:
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks are part of a pleasant SEC resurgence and a near-lock for the NCAA tournament. While not a complete surprise, Arkansas was "First Four Out" to start the season and needed nonleague wins over Oklahoma and Minnesota to affirm its postseason path. The data doesn't see the Razorbacks hanging onto their current No. 5 seed, but it also failed to predict seven NCAA teams from their conference. Projection: A top four SEC finish and No. 6 or No. 7 NCAA seed.
Tennessee Volunteers
Speaking of SEC surprises, how about the Vols? Tennessee was barely ahead of Arizona State on the preseason seed list (No. 98), but it is cruising toward its first NCAA bid since the 2013-14 season. The recent near-miss against North Carolina should be interpreted positively, along with the obvious value of an overtime win over Purdue. The Vols aren't going anywhere except the NCAA tournament.
Projection: An 8-9 game and probable first-round NCAA victory.
I'm super-impressed by both teams. No one thought either would do this well and Tennessee was written off to 13th in the SEC (they have to be one of the biggest surprises of the year even nationally).
Rick Barnes can flat out coach and I think this season will give him the bona fides at Tennessee to start bringing in elite talent. Look out world if that happens.
This post was edited on 12/21/17 at 8:00 pm
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