Behind the Bracket: Why mids lack bids
Joe Lunardi, ESPN InsiderBracketologist Joe Lunardi takes you Behind the Bracket, examining his projected field to tell you what's generating movement and what you'll want to keep an eye on in the days ahead.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Love is in the air for these teams
Joe Lunardi...at the UD Arena. This isn't a team I trust on the road (see losses at UMass and Charlotte), but it's hard to discount a neutral-court win over Marquette along with the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 12, 2009
44 thoughts at the season's midpoint
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comOur resident Bracketologist shares his thoughts on top seeds and top conferences in his latest bracket projection.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Wild Wednesday was most pivotal night of season
Joe Lunardi...to bring high-octane hoops to Oklahoma State. The problem is the same he often had at UMass: namely, high-scoring losses to good teams. On Saturday it was a 98-92 overtime loss at...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 22, 2009
44 thoughts at the season's midpoint
Joe Lunardi, ESPN.comOur resident Bracketologist shares his thoughts on top seeds and top conferences in his latest bracket projection.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009Reactions 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
Bracket Math
Joe Lunardi...St. 12.18 Nonconference SOS No. 278 VCU 0-3 at Akron 8.38 Lost CAA semis UMass 0-5 at Dayton 7.06 Lost A-10 quarters Our final bracket this afternoon will reflect...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2008
Missing bubbles in BracketBuster
Joe Lunardi...sleep on the final at-large ballot. No more than three of eight teams -- Cal, Florida, Maryland, UMass, Mississippi State, Oregon, Saint Joseph's and West Virginia -- are going to make our tournament field. A...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 10, 2008
Expectations and performance help define mid-majors
Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.comWhat makes a mid-major? Joe Lunardi takes a shot at what some teams should be labeled.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008
Bracketology scroll
Joe LunardiHere is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008
UCLA could make it a "big four"
Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.comFrom UCLA making it a "big four" to the teams rising (Louisville) and falling (Boston College), Joe Lunardi covers it in Bracketology.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008
Bracketology scroll
Joe LunardiHere is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008
ACC, Big East and Pac-10 look to be very strong
Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.comFrom potential No. 1 seeds to the resurgent Atlantic 10 to a down year for the SEC, Joe Lunardi shares his thoughts.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008
Memphis in position for historic run
Joe Lunardi...or even one loss has won the national title. And that includes another John Calipari-coached team (UMass, 1996). So, Memphis, which would you rather have? A perfect regular season or a national championship? It...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 28, 2007
Top half of NCAA bracket expected to be stable
Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.comAn NCAA Tournament bracket projection before Christmas? Since we're halfway home, Joe Lunardi is taking a stab at the field.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007
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