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Joe Lunardi is the resident bracketologist for ESPN. In fact, he invented Bracketology and has been projecting the NCAA Tournament field for ESPN.com since its inception.

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Bracketology FAQ: 2009-10

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Bracketology FAQ: 2009-10

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Making the case for mid-majors

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In part two of his examination of the NCAA at-large process, Joe Lunardi argues that the numbers support awarding at-larges to winning teams from non-BCS conferences.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Re-examining the at-large "eye test"

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As we turn the page on another college basketball season, Joe Lunardi re-examines the debate over how the final at-large berths were awarded. Was Arizona really deserving of a bid? Did San Diego State get snubbed?

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Tracking the postseason picture

Joe Lunardi

...A&M, K-State is just 8-6 in the softer Big 12 North. A No. 72 RPI suggests the Wildcats will need at least a 10-6 Big 12 record along with further good...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Love is in the air for these teams

Joe Lunardi

...a three-way tie for third in the ACC. What's not to like? • Utah: The RPI is inflated a bit, but the Utes are legit. Wednesday's revenge win over San Diego State...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Debating the ACC, Big East

Joe Lunardi

...unsigned, objective analysis that has kept me going all these years. For the record: • The average RPI of the 12 ACC teams is 52.58. The 16 Big East teams check in at an...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2009

Why head-to-head doesn't matter (much)

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Is head-to-head the be-all, end-all when it comes to determining seeding in the NCAA tournament? Hardly, argues our resident Bracketologist.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009

Zags staying close to home?

Joe Lunardi

...figure it out. [The teams] have essentially the same record. Villanova has the toughest SOS, the highest RPI, better losses, and the best quality win. Huh? Thanks, Bob Blessing Let's take each case in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Too harsh on the SEC? Let's check the numbers

Joe Lunardi

My comments on the SEC earlier this week apparently struck a nerve. Nothing like a little healthy debate, I always say. Here's one response: Try ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Halfway to Selection Sunday

Joe Lunardi

...name Butler off the following stats for a minute (data as of Jan. 12) Record: 13-1 RPI: No. 5 SOS: No. 39 Road/Neutral Record: 6-1 Conference RPI: No. 11 Record vs. 1...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Reactions to 2009's first Bracketology

Joe Lunardi

Let's start off the new bracket blogging season with a few questions and (hopefully intelligent) answers: Mr. Lunardi, If North Carolina were the No...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 07, 2009

Top seeds less predictable this time

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Our resident Bracketologist has plenty on his mind as he delivers his first bracket projection of the calendar year.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Bracket Math

Joe Lunardi

...9.57 Two Non D1 wins Saint Joe's 7-4 N-Xavier 8.03 R/N RPI No. 19 Oregon 6-10 at K-State 8.13 Swept Arizona Arizona 6-12 at Wash...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Bracket Math

Joe Lunardi

...57 2 non-Div. I wins Saint Joseph's 7-4 N-Xavier 8.03 R/N RPI No. 19 Oregon 6-10 @Kansas State 8.13 swept Arizona Arizona 6-12 @Washington State 10...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Bracketology scroll

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Here is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008