So first round in the books and it is completely chalk except for Louisville's loss. Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch. Still, even for the women's tourney, that's not a very madness oriented first round.
bawitdaball said:
First game of the second round and we have an upset.
BUVA said:bawitdaball said:
First game of the second round and we have an upset.
Wow, Ohio State fell asleep at the wheel! Duke goes 10 minutes without scoring, then goes on a big run.
Didn't Stanford lose in the second round last year?whitetrash said:BUVA said:bawitdaball said:
First game of the second round and we have an upset.
Wow, Ohio State fell asleep at the wheel! Duke goes 10 minutes without scoring, then goes on a big run.
OhioSt has a long history of underachieving in the tournament. They were the last 1 seed to lose in the 2nd round (way back in 2006).
bawitdaball said:Didn't Stanford lose in the second round last year?whitetrash said:BUVA said:bawitdaball said:
First game of the second round and we have an upset.
Wow, Ohio State fell asleep at the wheel! Duke goes 10 minutes without scoring, then goes on a big run.
OhioSt has a long history of underachieving in the tournament. They were the last 1 seed to lose in the 2nd round (way back in 2006).
With the first two rounds being played on the home courts of the 1-4 seeds, that factors into the tournament mostly following chalk the first weekend.IowaBear said:
It's typically like this. While there's definitely some parity (more than 10 or so years ago) the amount in the woman's game is greatly exaggerated and these results are proof. Will end up with a F4 with teams all seeded 3 or higher. That's not parity imo. Heck I doubt we see a single team seeded higher than 7th in the S16
That's the perpetual dream of the women's tourney, but I'd go with you on the "I doubt it" category. I suspect we'll see some of that in the next round. Iowa and LSU will draw a crowd, but I'm not sure the other regionals will be that strong.Bone Squad said:
Caitlin Bickle says the women's tournament has reached the point that it would still be financially successful if the first weekend were held at neutral sites.
Agree or disagree? I don't feel strongly enough for a firm disagreement, but will leave it at saying "I doubt it."
Veey much disagree. Like TechDawg said, there are certain teams with certain players that will draw crowds anywhere, but it's not as popular to go to an NCAAW game just for fun. A good thermometer for that is thanksgiving and non con tournament attendance. By bet is it is way higher for the men's side.Bone Squad said:
Caitlin Bickle says the women's tournament has reached the point that it would still be financially successful if the first weekend were held at neutral sites.
Agree or disagree? I don't feel strongly enough for a firm disagreement, but will leave it at saying "I doubt it."
Perhaps I'm the exception, but if it isn't Baylor playing I'm not going to go, regardless of who is on the court, men or women.franke said:Veey much disagree. Like TechDawg said, there are certain teams with certain players that will draw crowds anywhere, but it's not as popular to go to an NCAAW game just for fun. A good thermometer for that is thanksgiving and non con tournament attendance. By bet is it is way higher for the men's side.Bone Squad said:
Caitlin Bickle says the women's tournament has reached the point that it would still be financially successful if the first weekend were held at neutral sites.
Agree or disagree? I don't feel strongly enough for a firm disagreement, but will leave it at saying "I doubt it."