K-State, Baylor and Miami have Cinderella numbers
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderNow that the brackets are out, Peter Tiernan crunches the numbers to see which teams can make Cinderella runs.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008
Zero No. 1 seeds in the Final Four? It's possible
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderCould zero No. 1 seeds reach the Final Four this season? That's what the "dangerous strategy" tells us this season.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008
Seed-by-seed matchups in NCAA tournament
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWe know a No. 16 seed has never beaten a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA tournament. But Peter Tiernan breaks down the other seed matchups.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2008
Cinderellas at Big Dance share common attributes
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderConditions are ripe for an upset-filled 2008 NCAA Tournament, but how do you spot the Cinderellas? Peter Tiernan takes a look at the top attributes for the underdogs.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008
SEC nets biggest gain on ACC among "big six" conferences
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWhat can we expect for the 2008 NCAA Tournament? There should be more upsets and a possible shake-up in conference supremacy for the "big six" and mid-majors.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008
Trend filters help narrow champ choice
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderIt's likely that 2007 was an upset-less aberration, and we should see a return to some madness this March, writes Peter Tiernan.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008
Big 12 in need of good showing in '07 tourney
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderContrary to popular opinion, mid-major conferences have actually regressed in the last decade of the NCAA Tournament, writes Peter Tiernan.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2007
Trends: Underachieving Duke, overachieving UConn
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderDuke has underachieved and Connecticut has overachieved in the last 10 years of the NCAA Tournament, writes Peter Tiernan.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2007
Guidelines for spotting Cinderellas
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWant to win your office pool and be the envy of fellow bracketeers? Follow Peter Tiernan's guidelines for spotting a Cinderella.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006
The anatomy of a Final Four forecast
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderAlthough past performance does not guarantee future results, Peter Tiernan takes a look at strategy to forecast your Final Four.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006
Seed-by-seed matchups in NCAA Tournament
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWe know a No. 16 has never beaten a No. 1 in the men's NCAA Tournament, but Pete Tiernan breaks down the other seed matchups.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2006
Scoring offense, seeding are key NCAA indicators
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWhat factors contribute to a team's NCAA Tournament fate? Pete Tiernan takes a look at the trends that lead to over- and underachieving.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006
ACC is still king of the Tourney hill
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderWhich conference most exceeds expectations in the NCAA Tournament? Pete Tiernan examines.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2006
Attributes for forecasting the Final Four and champion
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderIf you follow these rules, you'll significantly improve your odds of forecasting the right Final Four teams, writes Peter Tiernan.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2008
Victory margin plays key role in tourney overachievement
Peter Tiernan, Special to ESPN InsiderPredicting tourney overachievement comes down to a few attributes. Peter Tiernan examines which ones can best help you win your pool.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008
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