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Bracketology FAQ: 2009-10
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comBracketology FAQ: 2009-10
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009Making the case for mid-majors
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comIn 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, 2009Re-examining the at-large "eye test"
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009Tracking 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...
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...
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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2009
Why head-to-head doesn't matter (much)
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comIs 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, 2009Zags 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 04, 2009
Too harsh on the SEC? Let's check the numbers
Joe LunardiMy 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 ...
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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Reactions to 2009's first Bracketology
Joe LunardiLet's start off the new bracket blogging season with a few questions and (hopefully intelligent) answers: Mr. Lunardi, If North Carolina were the No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 07, 2009
Top seeds less predictable this time
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comOur resident Bracketologist has plenty on his mind as he delivers his first bracket projection of the calendar year.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009Bracket 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...
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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2008
Bracketology scroll
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comHere is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008
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