PromoTheRobot Posted January 9, 2019 Author Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, ricojes said: It's been 20 years, if there is a team that can break the drought, it should be this one. But let's just hope they win the tourney... Dating to 2000, the MAC has had 10 teams finish with an RPI ranking in the top 60 and not receive an at-large bid. Five of those teams were rated no worse than 46 — Kent State was 36th in 2000, Miami was 40th in 2005, Buffalo was 46th in 2005, Toledo was 36th in 2014, and Akron was 34th in 2016. I'd almost rather they have that bad game/loss before the tournament to get it out of their system. I agree, never trust the Tournament committee for an at-large bid, when they are trying to squeeze in a .500 ACC school. Edited January 9, 2019 by PromoTheRobot
Gordio Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ricojes said: It's been 20 years, if there is a team that can break the drought, it should be this one. But let's just hope they win the tourney... Dating to 2000, the MAC has had 10 teams finish with an RPI ranking in the top 60 and not receive an at-large bid. Five of those teams were rated no worse than 46 — Kent State was 36th in 2000, Miami was 40th in 2005, Buffalo was 46th in 2005, Toledo was 36th in 2014, and Akron was 34th in 2016. Although I am not a UB alum(went to SU for undergrad & Canisius for Grad), I do follow them & hope they do well. I think the committee would have a real tough time keeping out a 3 or 4 loss UB team from an at large. They have been getting quite a bit of pub from the national pundits & I think they are high enough on the food chain right now where they got the cred to absorb some losses. With that being said, I think they should roll thru the MAC. There will be some tricky road games against Toledo/Cent Mich/Akron/Kent but I think they should be okay. I don't see them losing a home. Plus making the tournament the past 2 years & making it the weekend last year will go a long way. UB fans should have a fun time these next 2 months. Get the right draw & I could see them making it to the second weekend of the tournament & once you get there who knows what could happen. But your right, never feel comfortable as a mid major leaving your fate in the hands of the committee.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 https://twitter.com/hsimon62/status/1083469936511631361
Buffalo716 Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 10:14 AM, PromoTheRobot said: Yeah, Toledo was supposed to be THE team that was going to challenge UB in the MAC. Maybe not so much. Still, 20 more games to go, including the conference tournament. Plenty of chances to have an off night or slip up. And don't forget the wild card of MAC officiating. Idk how many pepole seriously thought anybody could beat UB in the MAC this year... MAC coaches unanimously voted them pre season conference champions
PromoTheRobot Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: Idk how many pepole seriously thought anybody could beat UB in the MAC this year... MAC coaches unanimously voted them pre season conference champions Toledo was supposed to be the closest to them. And they were 12-1 in their OOC schedule.
Buffalo716 Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Toledo was supposed to be the closest to them. And they were 12-1 in their OOC schedule. Toledo lost to Wright state. Their OOC schedule was a joke UB played West Virginia and SU... Toledo played Oakland
PromoTheRobot Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 Meanwhile, this week in the top 25: #11 Auburn: Loss @ Ole Miss #13 Florida State: Play #1 Duke on Saturday #14 Mississippi State: Loss @ South Carolina #15 NC State: Loss vs. UNC #16 Ohio State: Loss @ Rutgers #17 Houston: Loss @ Temple #20 Iowa State: Loss @ Baylor If UB takes care of business Saturday, we could be move up a few notches.
Misterbluesky Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Probably be without Perkins for awhile.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) Edited January 12, 2019 by PromoTheRobot
Misterbluesky Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Some solid rebounding won this one..very close game,to close for comfort. 15 turnovers?
PromoTheRobot Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 58 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Some solid rebounding won this one..very close game,to close for comfort. 15 turnovers? I couldn't watch this one in real time. I just skipped through the replay on ESPN+. Definitely a tough game from the Broncos. But you have to love the grit UB shows. They never lose their cool, even down 11. Back to Alumni for another one against EMU. Ought to be another 6K sellout. Game will be on nationally on ESPU at 7pm. #UBHornsUp.
Buffalo716 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Oats is a superstar. He can be a HoF type coach... they need to keep him as long as possible ive watched a legend in Boeheim for a long time... Oats has that same kind of fire... Hed be perfect in SU when Boeheim retires ??
PromoTheRobot Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Oats is a superstar. He can be a HoF type coach... they need to keep him as long as possible ive watched a legend in Boeheim for a long time... Oats has that same kind of fire... Hed be perfect in SU when Boeheim retires ?? I hope the UB administration sees the value of a nationally ranked program. I mean look at what being in the Top 25 does for name awareness? It's literally puts the University at Buffalo on the map.
Buffalo716 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 6 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: I hope the UB administration sees the value of a nationally ranked program. I mean look at what being in the Top 25 does for name awareness? It's literally puts the University at Buffalo on the map. UB Basketball is becoming a national name ? awesome to see unfold
Misterbluesky Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 52 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: UB Basketball is becoming a national name ? awesome to see unfold It would be so nice to see WNLO televise some non espn,cbssn games.
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