Would a 6 seed really be that bad?

[Dan]

Watcher, I think Dan's point was that if WSU was to lose, he would rather it be to a #1 seed than to "just a good team". I guess its the idea that against a #1 seed, there isn't anything to lose. Against someone like Georgetown (more of an equal), there is more dissapointment if the Shox lose.

Personally, I'd prefer the easiest team possible every game, but that is what I think he is trying to say.

Thank you JH4P. It's funny how literal people take things on this board. Yes, a team "like Georgetown", does not mean Georgetown per se. I bet if you ask our players, they want a crack at the best team and are not just looking for the easiest path. If we go down, I want it to be against the best of the best. If we win, can you imagine how insane that would be?

[SubGod22]

As can all teams. But looking at the history of THIS team, odds are they'll be focused and play. Every teams loses a game or two they shouldn't. It happens. There's no sense in being worried. And if you are worried, why would you want to face a tougher opponent right out of the gates rather than playing a weaker team and getting that bounce back?

The reality is, this team is damn good and can beat anybody in the country given the chance. Stop being scared of a 1 seed.

[Kung Wu]

Watcher, I think Dan's point was that if WSU was to lose, he would rather it be to a #1 seed than to "just a good team". I guess its the idea that against a #1 seed, there isn't anything to lose. Against someone like Georgetown (more of an equal), there is more dissapointment if the Shox lose.

Personally, I'd prefer the easiest team possible every game, but that is what I think he is trying to say.

You should request @_kai_: change your username to JH4P so you can get some @JH4:P love -- easier for you to know when people are asking you questions in other threads. Just a thought.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

As can all teams. But looking at the history of THIS team, odds are they'll be focused and play. Every teams loses a game or two they shouldn't. It happens. There's no sense in being worried. And if you are worried, why would you want to face a tougher opponent right out of the gates rather than playing a weaker team and getting that bounce back?

The reality is, this team is damn good and can beat anybody in the country given the chance. Stop being scared of a 1 seed.

What he said

[Capitol Shock II]

Right On. Let's go to war.

[billybud]

Fresh bracketology matrix thru last night's games...

http://bracketproject.50webs.com/matrix.htm

They have the Shockers as the highest five seed....on average..but looks pretty uniform agreement on a 5.

[Heinro]

A look at recent history makes for an interesting debate. Since 05' the teams on the side of the 2 seed have made it 15 times, whereas the teams on the side of the 1 have made it only 8. Of those 15 that made it to the Elite 8 on the side of the 2, 9 were 3 seeds. Perhaps this indicates that taking on the 1 would be a better scenario. Another thing I found interesting, of the teams that made it to the Elite 8 on the side of the 1, only Arizona last year didn't make it at least to the Final 4. I expected to look at it and want to be a 6, but instead I am now really hopeful for a 4 or a 5, especially in a year where two of the 1's will essentially be a 2 any way.

Teams on the side of the 1 that made it to the Elite 8:
4 Louisville - Final 4
4 LSU - Final 4
4 Kentucky - Final 4
5 Michigan St. - Final 4
5 Michigan St. - Final 4
5 Butler - National Runner Up
5 Arizona - Elite 8
8 Butler - National Runner Up


Teams on the side of the 2 that made it to the Elite 8:
3 Arizona - Elite 8
3 Florida - National Champions
3 Oregon - Elite 8
3 Louisville - Elite 8
3 Xavier - Elite 8
3 Villinova - Final 4
3 Missouri - Elite 8
3 Baylor - Elite 8
3 UConn - National Champions
6 Wisconsin - Elite 8
6 Tennessee - Elite 8
7 West Virginia - Elite 8
10 Davidson - Elite 8
11 George Mason - Final 4
11 VCU - Final 4

[Hurley]

re:

I think Lunardi's latest bracket is a worst case scenario draw for us. 5 seed playing in Portland in Kentucky's bracket. And we'd have to get thru Xavier and a very hot Louisville just to get the opportunity to play Kentucky. Ouch.

[Ta Town Shocker]

I think Lunardi's latest bracket is a worst case scenario draw for us. 5 seed playing in Portland in Kentucky's bracket. And we'd have to get thru Xavier and a very hot Louisville just to get the opportunity to play Kentucky. Ouch.

I couldn't agree more. Those are two teams in Louisville and Xavier I've seen play this weekend that I was hoping we could avoid. Shouldn't Xavier at least move up to an 11 seed after winning the A10 tournament yesterday.