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Bracket guys having Duke in or close but Ole Miss way out is perfect example of favoritism
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:02 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:02 am
I’m sure Duke will beat a mediocre UNC this week or next and everybody will say they are solidly in, but in reality they have no argument over Ole Miss who a lot of bracketologists don’t even have on the bubble.
With the blue bloods being bad this year, the brand name favoritism is clearer than ever.
Ole Miss
NET: 58
Quad1: 3-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 1-2
Quad 4: 5-0
Overall Record: 14-10
Duke
NET: 57
Quad1: 1-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 2-2
Quad 4: 3-0
Overall Record: 11-10
With the blue bloods being bad this year, the brand name favoritism is clearer than ever.
Ole Miss
NET: 58
Quad1: 3-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 1-2
Quad 4: 5-0
Overall Record: 14-10
Duke
NET: 57
Quad1: 1-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 2-2
Quad 4: 3-0
Overall Record: 11-10
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Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:04 am to T
It’s a bias but not sure is an issue of favoritism, more an association with one bing a proven program. That’s just human nature.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:08 am to T
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Ole Miss
NET: 58
Quad1: 3-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 1-2
Quad 4: 5-0
Overall Record: 14-10
Duke
NET: 57
Quad1: 1-4
Quad 2: 5-4
Quad 3: 2-2
Quad 4: 3-0
Overall Record: 11-10
This is pretty damning.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:29 am to TomRollTideRitter
NET isn’t the only evaluation metric available.
Neither team could get too bent out of shape over not making the field given their performance this year.
Neither team could get too bent out of shape over not making the field given their performance this year.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:34 am to T
One plus that pro sports have over college sports. Using actual conference/league records to set up the post season.
NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA. All do it. It removes biases and truly put the people who deserve to be there there.
That being said i understand why its not possible in majority of college sports. But its still a positive that pro sports have over college.
NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA. All do it. It removes biases and truly put the people who deserve to be there there.
That being said i understand why its not possible in majority of college sports. But its still a positive that pro sports have over college.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:37 am to GatorReb
We've also had such a bipolar season... lose to teams we shouldn't and beat those we aren't supposed to. This was a head-scratcher of a season for us.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:43 am to tide06
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Neither team could get too bent out of shape over not making the field given their performance this year.
Disagree. Ole Miss is 8-8 vs Quad 1 & 2 this year. That’s the best out of any team close to the bubble.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:58 am to T
I think that Ole Miss is still very much on the bubble, regardless of what pundits say. They're right there in that group with Michigan State, Seton Hall, Xavier, Stanford, Indiana and I guess Syracuse. They'll have to beat Vanderbilt and win at least 2 games in Nashville to have a shot, but they're definitely alive. One of their issues is that they have 5 Q4 games and their Q1-Q3 record is only 9-10.
Duke is done after last night unless they win out until the ACC Title Game.
Ole Miss has to just be kicking themselves, though.
Losses
vs Georgia
@ Georgia
vs Miss St
@ Vandy
If they win 1 of those 4 games they're in the NCAAT right now.
Duke is done after last night unless they win out until the ACC Title Game.
Ole Miss has to just be kicking themselves, though.
Losses
vs Georgia
@ Georgia
vs Miss St
@ Vandy
If they win 1 of those 4 games they're in the NCAAT right now.
This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 10:01 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:42 am to r2d2
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It’s a bias but not sure is an issue of favoritism, more an association with one bing a proven program. That’s just human nature.
How, exactly, does this differ from favoritism?
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:43 am to TomRollTideRitter
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This is pretty damning.
It is crazy effed up if Duke gets in over Ole Miss with a similar resume by season's end.
Especially considering Ole Miss having 3 Quad1 wins to Duke's 1.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:45 am to T
I'm just glad we are at a point where the SEC is helping it itself
A few years ago SEC was lucky to get three teams in
Now 6 are locks
A few years ago SEC was lucky to get three teams in
Now 6 are locks
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:49 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Losses
vs Georgia
@ Georgia
vs Miss St
@ Vandy
So wait, you're saying all Ole Miss had to do to make the tourney was NOT get swept by Georgia?
Lolololololol WAOM
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:50 am to skrayper
Duke had to win last night to be in. At this point they have to win in Chapel Hill and then win at least 2 games in the ACC Tournament, and even then I doubt it.
People had then creeping up going into the weekend when they were 11-8 (9-6). After they lost to Louisville they dropped and then after last night they'll drop to at best the Next 4 Out group of most folks I'd think.
People had then creeping up going into the weekend when they were 11-8 (9-6). After they lost to Louisville they dropped and then after last night they'll drop to at best the Next 4 Out group of most folks I'd think.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:50 am to diddlydawg7
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So wait, you're saying all Ole Miss had to do to make the tourney was NOT get swept by Georgia?
Basically, yea. A split even.
This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 10:51 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:50 am to skrayper
Duke is 11-10, has lost 2 in a row, and closes out the season against UNC in Chapel Hill. Their only path to the dance now is the ACC tournament.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:54 am to JustGetItRight
I sincerely think that coach K just wants to go home, ASAP.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:56 am to nicholastiger
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A few years ago SEC was lucky to get three teams in
In 2010-11, Bama finished second in the conference at 12-4, won 20 regular season games, and got left out of the dance.
These youngsters spouting their “the SEC is down” noise have no idea what down really means.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:58 am to bamameister
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I sincerely think that coach K just wants to go home, ASAP.
While he shouldn’t have poked the bear, Oats was right. K never really wanted to play this year at all.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:58 am to T
I'm not a fan of what is considered a "Quad 1" win.
Should a road win over #75 Furman really be considered more impressive than a win at home over #26 Florida?
Should a road win over #75 Furman really be considered more impressive than a win at home over #26 Florida?
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:59 am to T
I'm okay with it. Duke has tradition and name recognition. Ole Miss is just racist
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