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bballfan2005
Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 25315 Location: Somewhere here and there
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Posted: 03/17/08 11:18 pm ::: |
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I wonder if the Pac-10 teams aren't a little stupid to turn down a bid? If they won, it would be at least some pubilicty for the conference. They need to find some way to fight the east coast bias. |
Can't comment on the UCLA situation, but I don't think it's smart for Mark Trakh to keep turning down WNIT bids for his team. The extra practices and games can actually be beneficial for his team--a team that looks lost out on the court more often than not. And before someone mentions the "injury factor", let me just point out that the "fear of injuries" didn't stop him from accepting NCAA bids in 2005 and 2006.
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kage
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Posted: 03/17/08 11:26 pm ::: |
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hooper1 wrote: |
I wonder if the Pac-10 teams aren't a little stupid to turn down a bid? If they won, it would be at least some pubilicty for the conference. They need to find some way to fight the east coast bias. |
Can't comment on the UCLA situation, but I don't think it's smart for Mark Trakh to keep turning down WNIT bids for his team. The extra practices and games can actually be beneficial for his team--a team that looks lost out on the court more often than not. And before someone mentions the "injury factor", let me just point out that the "fear of injuries" didn't stop him from accepting NCAA bids in 2005 and 2006. |
Yeah, UCLA, I understand, esp. since they don't have a coach yet!
USC... not so much. Think their team needs the experience. |
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Posted: 03/17/08 11:35 pm ::: |
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bballfan2005 wrote: |
hooper1 wrote: |
I wonder if the Pac-10 teams aren't a little stupid to turn down a bid? If they won, it would be at least some pubilicty for the conference. They need to find some way to fight the east coast bias. |
Can't comment on the UCLA situation, but I don't think it's smart for Mark Trakh to keep turning down WNIT bids for his team. The extra practices and games can actually be beneficial for his team--a team that looks lost out on the court more often than not. And before someone mentions the "injury factor", let me just point out that the "fear of injuries" didn't stop him from accepting NCAA bids in 2005 and 2006. |
Yeah, UCLA, I understand, esp. since they don't have a coach yet!
USC... not so much. Think their team needs the experience. |
I see USC was the 4 seed in the PAC 10 Tourney so they would have been in line to get the automatic WNIT berth. It can be assumed they turned down the bid - I wonder if they then ask UCLA if they want to go or if USC turning down the WNIT just takes away the automatic berth for the PAC 10.
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fancy_daniel
Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 4489 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: 03/18/08 1:25 am ::: |
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kage wrote: |
bballfan2005 wrote: |
hooper1 wrote: |
I wonder if the Pac-10 teams aren't a little stupid to turn down a bid? If they won, it would be at least some pubilicty for the conference. They need to find some way to fight the east coast bias. |
Can't comment on the UCLA situation, but I don't think it's smart for Mark Trakh to keep turning down WNIT bids for his team. The extra practices and games can actually be beneficial for his team--a team that looks lost out on the court more often than not. And before someone mentions the "injury factor", let me just point out that the "fear of injuries" didn't stop him from accepting NCAA bids in 2005 and 2006. |
Yeah, UCLA, I understand, esp. since they don't have a coach yet!
USC... not so much. Think their team needs the experience. |
I see USC was the 4 seed in the PAC 10 Tourney so they would have been in line to get the automatic WNIT berth. It can be assumed they turned down the bid - I wonder if they then ask UCLA if they want to go or if USC turning down the WNIT just takes away the automatic berth for the PAC 10. |
I agree that Mark Trakh is a bit bone-headed when it comes to the WNIT. Oftentimes, a good showing in the tourney can lead to the NCAA tourney the following year (except in Oregon's case of course). Last year's excuse was that he allowed the seniors to decide. But I'm not sure what the call is this year. In any case, he's on the hot seat anyway. If he doesn't turn the program around this next year, he's out and maybe they'll actually make the main tournament.
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Stephen Shirley
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Orion
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kage
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Posted: 03/18/08 3:21 pm ::: |
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Surprise!
At least, it'll be interesting, right? At that point, it's probably whoever has the best in game adjustments (or overwhelming talent) wins. |
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ChiChi
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Posted: 03/18/08 7:54 pm ::: Re: WNIT Bracket |
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For those of us following mediocre programs, this is the link for you!
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Ahhhaha.
Well, the WNIT's not too exciting, but I'm glad to be able to see at least one more Pack game this season.
The Wolfpack will receive a first-round bye, and will host the winner of the South Carolina-North Carolina A&T game.
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1975-76, Coach Kay Yow’s first season with NC State, was the last time the red and white took part in the postseason WNIT. |
That struck me as kind of sad, for the team to come full circle in what could be Yow's last season. Still...glad she made the decision to play in the tournament. It could only help the youngins to get some confidence back, if they can have some success, even if it is 'mediocre' success. Hope Yow doesn't play KD too much, b.c. I think she has a good chance of a 2nd round draft spot. Playing in the WNIT won't improve that, but it could hurt... please please no pointless injuries.
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Queenie
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Posted: 03/18/08 9:10 pm ::: |
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Okay, so the ND game wasn't the last hurrah for Kia Wright and Tiina Sten after all. We play the winner of Quinnipiac-Iona on Monday, and I really hope it's a night game. I also hope it's Iona. I've already seen Quinnipiac, and they're good.
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kbailey3131
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Posted: 03/19/08 1:28 am ::: |
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Good luck to my UC Davis Aggies! Off to Spokane for a lil Ags and Zags! Very nice showing after making the jump from DII...
Definitely good luck to the Pack Chi Chi, send coach Yow out in style!!
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ChiChi
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Posted: 03/20/08 8:59 pm ::: |
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Creighton won 76-69 tonight at South Dakota State. Marquette hosts Creighton on Monday night - I'm so happy that Marquette will get a home game afterall in the WNIT. Kudos to the South Dakota State fans - their attendance tonight was 4,699 according to the radio announcer - no surprise that they would have hosted Marquette had they won tonight.
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CamrnCrz1974
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Posted: 03/21/08 3:41 pm ::: |
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New kids on the (Big West) block UC Davis fell in Spokane 81-60 to Gonzaga... |
Gonzaga had the highest RPI (39) of any team not to make the NCAA tournament.
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kbailey3131
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Posted: 03/21/08 6:26 pm ::: |
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Which is all the reason for the program to be still smiling right now. Coach Simpson had told them that (and I'm paraphrasing what I saw that he said) when the hurt of losing stops, they'll realize what big things they accomplished as a team over the course of what they're calling a "historic season". They've got some room for growth.
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Richard 77
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Posted: 03/22/08 8:53 pm ::: |
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bullsky
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Posted: 03/22/08 9:03 pm ::: |
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Drake beat UW-Green Bay, 66-56 I think. They'll come to Chambana on Monday!!!
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PRballer
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Posted: 03/24/08 12:25 am ::: |
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shyguy1701 wrote: |
Villanova defeats Wisconsin 60-54. Final game for Jolene, Danielle and Janese. |
And Lisa?
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bullsky
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Posted: 03/24/08 8:47 pm ::: |
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Illinois wins 48-44!
Drake never went away, and they are a really quality team. I actually had them in my NCAA bracket.
Oh, and this was win number 20 for Illinois. Our first 20-win season since '99/'00.
Congrats, ladies!
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mzonefan
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Posted: 03/24/08 9:26 pm ::: Michigan |
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Michigan dominated VCU tonight, 75-57, shooting 62% overall and 59% from three. Their first half field goal percentage was 72%!
Their next opponent will be Southern Miss, who beat Miss. State by a point tonight. Michigan gets the home floor on Thursday.
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