State Improves NCAAT Resume

As of this morning, State (17-11) should be squarely in the NCAAT field as a 10-seed. With last night’s win, State’s RPI is 38, SOS is 2 and they are 3-4 vs. Top 25 and 3-5 vs. Top 26-50, with wins over Duke (RPI 4), at Carolina (RPI 17) and at Louisville (RPI 18).

ESPN

Consider this: State’s win in Chapel Hill may actually help the Heels, because now Carolina’s win in Raleigh puts State on their (very weak) quality wins list.

Next up, another must-win: Boston College (Saturday, noon).

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  • #75960
    pack_time
    Participant

    Does anybody have a prediction for where we will end up in the ACC Tournament. I think we can realistically be a 5/6 seed with Syracuse quiting.

    #75965
    FergusWolf
    Participant

    The earlier statement that USA Today had STATE at 5 was incorrect. USA Today has UNC at a #5 seed, and STATE at a #9 seed (in the same quarter of the bracket, heading for a 3rd road matchup)

    #75980
    Tau837
    Participant

    If we win out, we would have 11 wins and would hold tiebreakers over Syracuse and Louisville (if head to head is the tiebreaker). Not sure how it would work if we end up tied with UNC, since we split our two games with them.

    But given the schedules, it feels like if we win out we will get the 4 seed in the ACC tournament.

    #75982
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    BJD, you can contact me when you want some real instruction on pessimism.

    He may need some refresher training because he’s been way too optimistic recently. Make’s me think that he’s getting laid on a regular basis.

    Nuh-uh. I can in no way, shape, or form afford it.

    I have given up on TRYING to get laid on a regular basis, so maybe that’s helped. Huzzah!

    #75983
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    Does Syracuse still “count” for the purposes of tiebreakers, even though they aren’t participating? I know the wins against them count, but is one still considered in a three-way tie with them?

    #75984
    bill.onthebeach
    Participant

    Is #4 the break between playing and not playing on Thursday ?

    Am I correct in that if we win out and the Holes lose to Dook… then we’re #4 ?

    ————-

    beej… if you need some PR help … let me know…
    otherwise… deny, deflect, defend…

    #NCSU-North Carolina's #1 FOOTBALL school!
    #76003
    lawful
    Participant

    Would Richmond beating VCU help our RPI?

    #76006
    pakfanistan
    Participant

    Would Richmond beating VCU help our RPI?

    I’m not an expert or even competent about these things, but I think the answer is yes.

    #76007
    VaWolf82
    Keymaster

    Here’s a little something to answer questions about improving RPI

    http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/bracketology/jerry-palm-reader

    How the Wolfpack Can Boost Their RPI Today:

    Hofstra needs to beat College of Charleston
    Game Info: 7:00 PM

    Richmond needs to beat VCU
    Game Info: 7:00 PM | TV: ESP2

    Jacksonville needs to beat Stetson
    Game Info: 7:00 PM | TV: ESP3

    Cincinnati needs to beat UCF
    Game Info: 7:30 PM | TV: CBS Sports Network

    #76016
    ncsu86
    Participant

    Laundry has us as a #9 seed in the NCAA tourney.

    However, Ive been a State Fan all of my adult life and I aint holding my breath. I just hope Gott guards against a letdown!!!!

    #76017
    ncsu86
    Participant

    That should be Lunardi – damn autocorrect

    #76019
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    ^Well, I asked my sweatshirt and it said ‘8-seed’ – so Laundry / Lunardi same thing 🙂

    #76021
    lawful
    Participant

    Looks like Richmond will come through.

    #76023
    pack_time
    Participant

    I think USA Today confusede us with the cheats they probably changed it after.

    #76028
    pakfanistan
    Participant

    Looks like Richmond will come through.

    JINX

    #76032
    lawful
    Participant

    What? You didn’t see the 2OT coming?

    #76034
    pakfanistan
    Participant

    What? You didn’t see the 2OT coming?

    Haha, holy sheet no.

    #76040
    patientwuf
    Participant

    Is #4 the break between playing and not playing on Thursday ?

    That is correct.

    Am I correct in that if we win out and the Holes lose to Dook… then we’re #4 ?

    Louisville needs to lose 2 games and the Holes to Dook. Miami could sneak in the 4th spot if they win out. The Canes are at home tonight against the Noles, home Saturday against the Holes then finish on the road against the Panthers and the Hokies.

    #76045
    bill.onthebeach
    Participant

    ^thanks…

    the limping Cards have their work cut out for them ….

    Sat, Feb 28 @ Florida St.
    Wed, Mar 4 vs Notre Dame
    Sat, Mar 7 vs Virginia

    #NCSU-North Carolina's #1 FOOTBALL school!
    #76046
    MrPlywood
    Participant

    Richmond wins, along with Hofstra and Cincy. Jacksonville put up a fight, but loses to Stetson. Does 3 out of 4 help?

    #76054
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    Richmond wins, along with Hofstra and Cincy. Jacksonville put up a fight, but loses to Stetson. Does 3 out of 4 help?

    Yes, a bit. The Richmond win is a nice one – the others are more marginal, but they count and add-up all the same.

    #76062
    PackMan
    Participant

    Worst apology ever.

    I am almost 40 years old and am a lifetime fan and graduate. I got the joke. I just didn’t think it was funny or appropriate.

    It’s time to grow up, boys.

    The same jokes that are funny texting with your friends may not be appropriate for a blog of the stature.

    #76064
    PackMan
    Participant

    Clearly this is on the wrong post – last time i try and comment on my iPhone.

    #76066
    Tau837
    Participant

    Is #4 the break between playing and not playing on Thursday ?
    That is correct.

    Am I correct in that if we win out and the Holes lose to Dook… then we’re #4 ?

    Isn’t it Wednesday rather than Thursday? I believe the championship game is on Saturday this year, meaning the top 4 seeds would first play on Thursday.

    #76067
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Yes, Thursday is the new Friday.

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