(12-29-2019 12:13 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:09 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:48 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Memphis hasn't even started to click yet. The Wiseman saga. Guys coming off injuries. Half a million freshman learning how to play college basketball. The ceiling is very high even without Wiseman. You never know what's going to happen, but I like our chances.

This is becoming my favorite running gag on this board. Every game they play, Memphis says they didn’t play well. Things haven’t clicked yet, just wait. Etc etc

Isn't that what we all say about all Freshmen across college BB?

It would be a lot more fair if we didn’t just spend an entire football season hearing the same thing.

I’m really not trying to come on too strong, but it’s a little funny. It’s happened A LOT this year across both sports.

(12-29-2019 12:17 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:13 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:09 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:48 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Memphis hasn't even started to click yet. The Wiseman saga. Guys coming off injuries. Half a million freshman learning how to play college basketball. The ceiling is very high even without Wiseman. You never know what's going to happen, but I like our chances.

This is becoming my favorite running gag on this board. Every game they play, Memphis says they didn’t play well. Things haven’t clicked yet, just wait. Etc etc

Isn't that what we all say about all Freshmen across college BB?

It would be a lot more fair if we didn’t just spend an entire football season hearing the same thing.

I’m really not trying to come on too strong, but it’s a little funny. It’s happened A LOT this year across both sports.

I guess we can all "unclick" the Wiseman saga at this point, lol. We are what we are without him. AAC, Memphis, and all.

(12-29-2019 12:21 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:17 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:13 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:09 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:48 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Memphis hasn't even started to click yet. The Wiseman saga. Guys coming off injuries. Half a million freshman learning how to play college basketball. The ceiling is very high even without Wiseman. You never know what's going to happen, but I like our chances.

This is becoming my favorite running gag on this board. Every game they play, Memphis says they didn’t play well. Things haven’t clicked yet, just wait. Etc etc

Isn't that what we all say about all Freshmen across college BB?

It would be a lot more fair if we didn’t just spend an entire football season hearing the same thing.

I’m really not trying to come on too strong, but it’s a little funny. It’s happened A LOT this year across both sports.

I guess we can all "unclick" the Wiseman saga at this point, lol. We are what we are without him. AAC, Memphis, and all.

I think it’s more fair to say Memphis has played really well this year. They will still improve as freshman settle in, but the ceiling without Wiseman isn’t going to be what people hoped.

You also have to be careful because freshman laden teams haven’t always been rock solid in the NCAA tournament. The variance is still very large so you never know.

(12-29-2019 12:09 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:48 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Memphis hasn't even started to click yet. The Wiseman saga. Guys coming off injuries. Half a million freshman learning how to play college basketball. The ceiling is very high even without Wiseman. You never know what's going to happen, but I like our chances.

This is becoming my favorite running gag on this board. Every game they play, Memphis says they didn’t play well. Things haven’t clicked yet, just wait. Etc etc

Well gag on this. They're starting four freshman. They're going to be up and down like a yo-yo all the way til March. They're coming together through a lot of distractions. They're the YOUNGEST team in the NCAA. What do you expect us to say? If you can't see they have potential then you're blind. If you can't see they have a high ceiling, then you're "blinder".

(12-28-2019 11:11 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:00 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

It was a rough couple of weeks but I knew you would punch right through to your calling card.

Rough for who? Certainly not me. I got a new contract to write in one of the most popular series' out there, my life is awesome.

You seem bipolar.

(12-29-2019 09:40 AM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:11 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:00 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

It was a rough couple of weeks but I knew you would punch right through to your calling card.

Rough for who? Certainly not me. I got a new contract to write in one of the most popular series' out there, my life is awesome.

You seem bipolar.

Further proving you have no insight whatsoever.

(12-29-2019 12:20 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 09:40 AM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:11 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 11:00 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

It was a rough couple of weeks but I knew you would punch right through to your calling card.

Rough for who? Certainly not me. I got a new contract to write in one of the most popular series' out there, my life is awesome.

You seem bipolar.

Further proving you have no insight whatsoever.

You are constantly sad and dreary about your hopeless Tigers one second and then exclaim “life is awesome” the next.

I don’t expect many with the condition to admit they have it.

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

(12-28-2019 10:27 PM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 08:39 PM)tnzazz Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:26 AM)Miggy Wrote:  Most predictable to finish with good conference record is WSU. Houston, Memphis, Temple, and UConn, are all unpredictable.

How is Memphis unpredictable at 11-1 while playing a decent non conference record?


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I didn't get that either. Memphis and WSU have been the most consistent so far and have the best resumes so far

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Right? It’s not even close for both our teams. I still can’t decide if Miggy is trolling.


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(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

Wiseman's short stay helped Memphis land Precious Achiuwa, Boogie Ellis, and Lester Quinones...so thanks for that, James!

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

Think it could get me a book deal?

(12-29-2019 02:56 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

Think it could get me a book deal?

First you'd have to learn how to write.

(12-29-2019 05:03 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 02:56 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

Think it could get me a book deal?

First you'd have to learn how to write.

God, your smack wreaks of 1958.

I'd be ok with 3-4 teams in the NCAA if one of them wins it all, talking to you Memphis/Wichita...

(12-28-2019 10:49 PM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:22 PM)jedclampett Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:32 AM)tigerjamesc Wrote:  I think Cincy will figure it out...they’ve got a good OOC win and adjusting to a new coach. They will split w 2 of Memphis, WSU, and Houston imo and this pushes them in.

Memphis, WSU, and Houston aren't included in the poll, because the consensus appears to be that all 3 are likely NCAA teams.

If Cincy splits those 3 series (picking up 2-3 Q1 wins), they will have a chance to make the NCAA, provided that they win 13 or 14 conference games and don't have any bad losses. They would probably have to win 1 or 2 AAC tournament games to bring their total to 22 wins. This will be almost as challenging as winning the AAC tourney for an auto bid. The GAMER model predicts a 16-14 regular season finish (http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_217_Men.html), but if team health status improves, they should be able to win at least 19 or 20 games.

A 9-3 team like UCF may have a slightly easier path. They could get to 22 wins by going 13-5 in conference play, or 12-6 in conference play and winning 1 AAC tourney game. They'll probably have to pick up ≥3 Q1/Q2 wins, as they are currently 0-1 in those categories, but will have plenty of opportunities in conference play. They only play Memphis (@ UCF) and Houston once. The GAMER model predicts 17-13 regular season (http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_141_Men.html), but 22-8 can't be ruled out.

Temple, at 8-3, has two more OOC games (Nova & Penn). They would have to split these two games and go 13-5 in conf. play or 12-6 + 1 AAC tourney game, to get to 22 wins. Temple has two factors that may give them a boost: Their current Q1/Q2 record is 3-3 (2-0 in away games), and they only play Memphis and Houston (@ Temple) once this season. However, much will depend on team health status, and whether injured players will be able to become solid contributors. The GAMER model predicts a 21-10 reg. season finish. http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_120_Men.html

UConn's situation, at 8-3, is similar to Temple's, in that they are currently 2-2 in Q1/Q2 games, and need to pick up 14 wins to end up with 22 wins. Like Temple, they have two OOC games remaining, including a matchup with Villanova. They only play Wichita State once, (@ UConn), but play UH and Memphis twice. The GAMER model predicts a 20-11 reg season finish. http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_155_Men.html

You are using 22 wins equally in all these circumstances, but SOS is going to matter heavily. Records won’t be created equally.

NC SOS As of today:

Temple: 16
Cincy: 20
UConn: 81
UCF: 179

UCF has a much higher hill to climb than the others.

True, given that their current Q1/Q2 record is 0-1. But a few Q1/Q2 wins would change that situation.

Good point about SOS and NC SOS being "heavy" factors.

(12-29-2019 07:45 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 05:03 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 02:56 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 07:50 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm not tired of it at all. At least, not anymore.

Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

Think it could get me a book deal?

First you'd have to learn how to write.

God, your smack wreaks of 1958.

And now you resort to warming over my smack...at least your source material is improving.

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

His message board posts caused us to lose Wiseman?

And speaking of tired message board shtick...pot meet kettle...

(12-30-2019 10:08 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 07:45 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 05:03 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 02:56 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-29-2019 12:47 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  Lay off Fever. He's the forum pet.

Think it could get me a book deal?

First you'd have to learn how to write.

God, your smack wreaks of 1958.

And now you resort to warming over my smack...at least your source material is improving.

Definitely a loose definition of the word "smack".

(12-30-2019 10:17 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 12:46 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 10:18 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I'm glad Memphis isn't a choice. We have no chance.

Your tired shtick is eventually gonna catch up with ya, if it hasn't already (Wiseman).

His message board posts caused us to lose Wiseman?

And speaking of tired message board shtick...pot meet kettle...

Ah, I got this guy back in the pocket again.

The holier-than-thou hypocritical nub.