Lunardi's 2 seeds

Question

As of right now: missouri, north carolina, ohio state, kansas...goodness those are tough potential number 2s

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by FishersBlue.

Answer 1

who did you think they would be? getting to a final 4 isn't going to be a cake walk, uk is going to have to beat some good teams.

i never understood why some fans though it would be uk and everyone else this year. its a VERY strong year for college basketball.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by BostonCat2001.

Answer 2

I am hoping we get Missouri or Duke. I actually wouldn't mind MSU either.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by deplion.

Answer 3

I'd lay money that 3 of those 4 will not make it to the Elite Eight.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Jedwar.

Answer 4

Pray for Mizzou out of that bunch of #2's.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by NavyKat.

Answer 5

I think Ohio State deserves a #1 seed over Duke. I still predict Duke will be the #2 in our region as this is the 20th anniversary of the Laettner shot.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by melvinm.

Answer 6

It's going to be harder this year than in several years. UConn and Duke were clearly not the best teams when they won it, and that's because there were few really, really good teams. There are about 8-10 teams that could win it this year.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by SilentsAreGolden.

Answer 7

Give me Missouri in Atlanta.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by backinblack2003.

Answer 8

If we're overall #1, we should draw Duke as #2. They're the worst out of those 4.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UK_WINS_NCAA.

Answer 9

Give me Missouri anywhere. Or Kansas for that matter.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ThroughBlue.

Answer 10

Still a whole lot of ball to play I wouldn't even make a conjecture yet, but that's his job.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by RAB86.

Answer 11

UNC will be a 1 seed when its all said and done....And should be .They are one of the 4 best teams without a doubt..Missouri and Kansas are frauds

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by stoneycat_20.

Answer 12

Problem for anyone is that we are going to play you in Atlanta. And we'll have an 80% to 20% fan advantage... Maybe even more. We should have everything set up beautifully for the NCAAT. This year is OUR year!

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Kramer318.

Answer 13

I don't care who we have to play. Just bring them on. To be the best, you gotta beat the best. Fear nobody!

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKfan215.

Answer 14

We would lob and dunk on Mizzou like crazy. They are too small to guard us.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 15

Please lord let us get dook. I want to watch Rivers walk off the floor for the last time in college after a nice whipping at our hands.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Ripamaru.

Answer 16

1. Let's just say UK and Duke are put in Atlanta. How much do you think I could get for my lower-level tickets?

2. I've said it before, but Missouri would be the toughest 2-seed to face. They are senior-laden and their guards are good. A good outing by them is possible and scary.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by for10s88.

Answer 17

I would much rather play Missouri than Duke

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by stoneycat_20.

Answer 18

Of the teams that have been highly ranked, Missouri, Duke and Baylorbare three that I wouldn't mind seeing in our bracket. Could lose, of course, but we a nightmare matchup for them (well, for Duke and Missouri - Baylor is just poorly coached).

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Mojocat.

Answer 19

zero chance duke ends up a 1 seed especially now that unc is actually starting to play really good bball. I dont want to see unc unless it's in the final four. They are really the only team I don't want to see besides louisville just because I think our state would go into a civil war and I would lose my best friend.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Dunkapotamus.

Answer 20

Duke has UNC in Durham the last game of the season. If Duke can win at FSU Thursday, they are in the driver's seat for the ACC title and a #1 seed, fairly or not.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 21

I like FSU in that game to be honest.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKWildcats#8.

Answer 22

Bring on the flopping dookies.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by CatPhight.

Answer 23

I still believe UNC is the only team that can hang with us. Yet I feel confident we would beat them in a rematch. We honestly didn't play that well and still won. I would love a shot at Mizzou in the FF as a 1 seed. Please let this happen.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by funkyFatCan.

Answer 24

I take a wager on that Jedwar. This is Arenk speaking. How much would you care to bet on that?

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by arenk.

Answer 25

There's a lot of talk about UNC getting a 1 seed, but really, have they even done enough to get a 2 seed? I'm sure they will, but who have they beaten. They beat Michigan State in the first game of the season on an aircraft carrier, and lost to 4 of the 7 top 25 teams they've faced this season, with the other exceptions being Wisconsin and Virginia, who are overrated anyhow. Their seeding at even a 2 is really based on potential more than anything.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by wild mandu.

Answer 26

remember the Memphis team that straight up toyed with Izzo's team?

i think that was the last time the two coaches met.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Black Label Wildcat.

Answer 27

it's nothing but good news if the teams we beat OOC end up #1 seeds. i realize only two have a chance, but still it would be great if they did.

it discredits the other teams and show they have weaknesses to exploit, and puts fear in the minds of (potentially) half the #1 seeded teams prior to playing them

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Black Label Wildcat.

Answer 28

I'm just ready for March Madness. Bring them all on!

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Hendo23.

Answer 29

which begs the question (that many would start threads with), are these wins meaningless? we have the SEC Title/#1 Seed locked up.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Black Label Wildcat.

Answer 30

The players, coaches, and fans want to win every game. So I wouldn't say they're meaningless. If we did lose a game ESPN and rival schools wouldn't see it as a meaningless game, that's for sure.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Hendo23.

Answer 31

there's no doubt we had a lot of hype and pride to lose last night

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Black Label Wildcat.

Answer 32

Missouri's loss to Kansas State fulfills the first step towards them ending with a 2 seed, as I have been predicting. Kansas is not going to lose to them in Lawrence, and not in the Big12T. Kansas is going to get a #1 seed. That's how I'm seeing it shake out.

The last #1 seed ... Well, I think North Carolina wins in the rematch with Duke and wins the ACCT. I'm staying with that all the way. UNC gets a #1 seed.

So my bracket is staying pretty stable right now :

East
1 - Syracuse
2 - Ohio State

West
1 - North Carolina
2 - Missouri

Midwest
1 - Kansas
2 - Michigan State

South
1 - Kentucky
2 - Duke

Our side of the bracket is clear of Ohio State, Cuse', and UNC all the way until the finals. Unless the committee screws us, we're gonna like what we got for the road this year...

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by runt#69.

Answer 33

Looks good... Let's hope UNC takes care of business...!

Go CATS!

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by FltDoc.

Answer 34

I think Kansas and Duke flip flop there with Duke ending out at a 2 seed and playing in our region. Should be a blast.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by rabidcatfan.

Answer 35

1 Seeds are lock for UK, Cuse. So the final two boil down to..

1. I'd argue BIg 12 winner of KU and Mizz. If KU wins at home vs. Mizz, I'd argue the #1 seed will be theirs. Remember this about Mizz...they are now at 3 losses in conference and could be staring another with Kansas. Also, Mizz essentially played not a sole non conference.

2. THe other #1 seed I'd argue will boil down to ACC winner over the Big 10 winner at this point. I'm banking UNC wins at Duke to claims that place. They essentially out-played Duke the entire game and crapped out at the end. If UNC ends the season with 1 loss to UNLV, 1 UK, 1 Duke and 1 to FSU...hard to argue with those 4 losses and they did hammer MSU to open the season.

It will be fun, but we're mostly hoping to see KU and UNC grab #1 seeds. I can live happily with Duke, Mizz, Ohio St and MSU in our brackets as #2 seeds.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by K_TIME.

Answer 36

I'd love to get Duke as our 2 seed. However, I'm sure they will end up with a 1 seed as the most overrated team in the country and will likely get the easiest bracket of every team on the list. See 2010 for proof.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by jmw23712.

Answer 37

The top 10 this year is very tough, but after that it drops off tremendously.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Nubb16.

Answer 38

Definitely be pulling for UNC hard next weekend. If they can beat Duke in Cameron, Duke will not be a #1, plus that likely makes the Tarheels a #1 instead.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 39

I do not see the ACC with a 1 seed, I see probably after last night Kansas as the one in the West and Missouri as the 2 in the Midwest against MSU as the 1. UNC and Duke will be 2's in the East and South. I think UNC in the East and Duke in the South. Ohio State the 2 seed in the West. However, if FSU wins ACC they may be 2 seed in South with Duke or UNC falling to a 3 seed.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 40

So Missouri losses a game and they drop off the 1 line? lol.

Lunardi puts alot of weight on the recent games lol

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by The_Answer1313.

Answer 41

It was a home loss to a bubble team. They were dominated most of the game.

They have a chance to earn it back by going to Kansas and winning this weekend.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 42

Laugh all you want Missouri still has to play Kansas at Kansas and if they lose that game I don't think they get one unless MSU blows up.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 43

I want Duke!! No doubt we are better, and I would love seeing Coach Cal walk across the sideline with that grin and his hand held out.. Knowing Coach K has just saw "the best team in college basketball" (NOT UNC)

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by kyisinmyblood.

Answer 44

I agree with runt...I think the seeding will fall out the way he has predicted. UNC is really coming on and KU is also asserting itself. UK will get dUKe in the same bracket, but, I would be surprised if dUKe makes it to the regional final.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Jazzycat.

Answer 45

Ok here is what I want, this is my "line em up and shoot em down" bracket

1st round = who cares
2nd round = Indiana
3rd round = Missori ( long shot as a 4 seed)
Regional = Duke
Regional Semi = MSU
Final = Syracuse

That way there will be no question we are the champs.

I think we could lose some of those games, but I love the tenacity of this team.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by jwnparadise.

Answer 46

Kansas St is nowhere near the bubble. Most projected them an 8 seed and that was before this win. They are rated 19th in Kenpom and 18th in Saragin.

Actually I could make the argument that Kansas St is better than Temple and definitely Miami (FL).....two teams that Duke (1 seed) has lost to.

I shouldn't rip on Lunardi. Everyone does this. Overreaction after a loss or win.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by The_Answer1313.

Answer 47

I wouldnt want Ohio St or UNC FWIW. I think their A game is better than Missouri and Kansas.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by mrbassky1.

Answer 48

They probably will lose @ Kansas but that's not really the point. Lunardi isn't projecting whats GOING to happen, he's projecting where the teams are RIGHT NOW.

Whether they lose to KU or not really has no bearing at this point of whether or not they deserve a 1.

And Im not saying they do. Anyone can make an argument for Duke/Michigan St. etc. But they were 3rd on the 1 seed line and to move them down a few hours after the loss shows overreaction.

It almost makes me think that god forbid UK was to drop @ UF and then lose in the SEC Tourny, we might not get a 1 seed. It's silly. Complete bodies of work you must look at. NCAA even says themselves a game in November is the same as a game in February.

I just think he made an overreaction with that one.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by The_Answer1313.

Answer 49

I think Duke will end up a 2 seed. I believe they'll lose to Florida State and North Carolina. I believe North Carolina will win the ACC tournament. In the Big 10 I see Michigan State winning out, and winning the Big 10 tournament. Honestly, I'm not sure who will get the last No. 1 seed, but I do not want MSU or North Carolina as a 2 seed in our bracket. I'm hoping for Duke, but I doubt we'll see it happen.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by JayCatz44.

Answer 50

I should have said a team that just got off the bubble. They were there before beating Baylor last week.

It is still a VERY bad loss at home for a supposed #1 seed. Duke has some of those too, to FSU and Miami, but we know how Duke is loved.

If it comes down to one of the ACC teams and Mizzou for a #1, the ACC team will get it. You can bank on that.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.