11 Seed Playin Game it is vs Pitt

[R2Dawg]

Well we got in by skin of our teeth.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I dont understand how any of it works bc there are teams with some pretty mediocre records like 19-14 that are 2 or 3 seeds higher than us. But basically we have to play an extra game to get to the first round of the tournament

[StarkVegasSteve]

We are in. That is all the matters.

[Quaoarsking]

We should make a forum rule that bans the unofficial and inaccurate label of "play-in" game.

We are already "in." We aren't playing for that right anymore.

[PGHBulldogBG]

I’m just happy we made it. Playing Pitt will make this week entertaining for me

[R2Dawg]

I dont understand how any of it works bc there are teams with some pretty mediocre records like 19-14 that are 2 or 3 seeds higher than us. But basically we have to play an extra game to get to the first round of the tournament

I don't understand either. We been playing a play in game for a month while teams like Aub, Ark, and others are comfortably in the whole time no matter how their losing streak is.

[Commercecomet24]

We should make a forum rule that bans the unofficial and inaccurate label of "play-in" game.

We are already "in." We aren't playing for that right anymore.

This it's a field of 68 now not 64.

[Saltydog]

Well we got in by skin of our teeth.

Well, looks like all the prognosticators here and elsewhere were wrong. Looks like this draw was predicated on our last 3 performances and our lack of historical success as a program. I really didn't think we were a play in game. I truly believed we'd be a 11 seed but did not expect the play in.

[R2Dawg]

We should make a forum rule that bans the unofficial and inaccurate label of "play-in" game.

We are already "in." We aren't playing for that right anymore.

I agree don't like the playin game label but not sure what else they would call it. Last four in bracket?

[R2Dawg]

Well, looks like all the prognosticators here and elsewhere were wrong. Looks like this draw was predicated on our last 3 performances and our lack of historical success as a program. I really didn't think we were a play in game. I truly believed we'd be a 11 seed but did not expect the play in.

Our resume was better than a lot of teams ahead of us, but that is what being MSU gets you.

[SailingDawg]

Where is ole miss going?

Also, name the SEC teams we beat that are a higher seed:

[msstate7]

I dont understand how any of it works bc there are teams with some pretty mediocre records like 19-14 that are 2 or 3 seeds higher than us. But basically we have to play an extra game to get to the first round of the tournament

Not all schedules are created equally. There's a 12-seed that's 31-4

[mparkerfd20]

Bleh. A playin game sucks ass.

[Quaoarsking]

Our NET ranking is 48, so being one of 6 11 seeds is about right by that metric. I think it's fair, especially as we had a losing conference record.

[maroonmania]

A lot of subjectivity with the committee among the last few teams and we don't have much clout in basketball. Look at it this way, we had 12 total losses and 3 of them (25%) were to the #1 seed in the entire tournament. We have to be just about the only team in the country that had to play Bama 3 times.

[R2Dawg]

Where is ole miss going?

Also, name the SEC teams we beat that are a higher seed:

Ark, Mizzou, TAMU

[R2Dawg]

So when did they add extra play in games? They used to only be playin games for the 16 seed. Now two of the 11 seeds are playin games?

[NCMSTFAN]

All the "insiders" on this board need to stop acting like they know what's going on because they don't.

I hate this play in label because technically your not in the field of 64. We still have to win a game before the tournament starts.. its an extra game to play..I'm glad to be in but I'd prefer to not have to win a game 1st

[SpaceBully]

Looks like Arkansas squeezed us out into a play-in game. They had basically the same record as we did.

[maroonmania]

Bleh. A playin game sucks ass.

I agree. In principle I'm not really sure why they expanded from 64 to 68 anyway making 4 teams have to win an extra round unless they were going to use it to let 15/16 seed type teams do a 'play in'. Better than getting left out though.

[R2Dawg]

What has Ark and Aub done this year to warrant their spot so high?

[SailingDawg]

Ark, Mizzou, TAMU

TCU

[BlackSailsDawg]

Well we got in by skin of our teeth.

This or the NIT would not have changed my opinion on this season, nor the staff. This is a massive turn around. Glad they made it though!

[BuckyIsAB****]

All the "insiders" on this board need to stop acting like they know what's going on because they don't.

I hate this play in label because technically you?re not in the field of 64. We still have to win a game before the tournament starts.. its an extra game to play..I'm glad to be in but I'd prefer to not have to win a game 1st

Exactly

[SpaceBully]

Wow.....thought Memphis was a lot better than a #8 seed.

[WSOPdawg]

TCU

Marquette (a 2-seed)

[chef dixon]

We didn't get the credit auburn, Arkansas, Kentucky get. It's weird they value the league but not us. A&M and mizzou have seeding gripes as well

[StarkVegasSteve]

Where is ole miss going?

Also, name the SEC teams we beat that are a higher seed:

Arkansas, Mizzou, and A&M.

[StarkVegasSteve]

We didn't get the credit auburn, Arkansas, Kentucky get. It's weird they value the league but not us. A&M and mizzou have seeding gripes as well

Those teams had more Q1 opportunities. They all played in early season tournaments and neutral site one off games with Q1 teams. It also hurt us that we had to play Ole Miss and USCe twice because those were Q2 and Q4 wins at the end of the day.

[PGHBulldogBG]

I’m surprised Rutgers didn’t get in Lunardi had them around the same place we were most of the last few weeks

[NCMSTFAN]

We didn't get the credit auburn, Arkansas, Kentucky get. It's weird they value the league but not us. A&M and mizzou have seeding gripes as well

I've been saying this for the past few weeks. We didn't help ourselves losing to Bama the way we did either

[R2Dawg]

Marq and TCU wins got us in tourney.

[R2Dawg]

I've been saying this for the past few weeks. We didn't help ourselves losing to Bama the way we did either

TAMU basically got beat the same.

[R2Dawg]

TCU

Yeah but he asked SEC.

Marq and TCU were massive wins for us. Drake win would have moved us up nicely too if we had gotten it.

[R2Dawg]

I’m surprised Rutgers didn’t get in Lunardi had them around the same place we were most of the last few weeks

The bubble teams always have a legit gripe. TAMU got screwed last year.

[Activated Alpha]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?

[msstate7]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?

Absolutely. It's our 12th

[mparkerfd20]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?
Yes because technically it is.

[SailingDawg]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?

Well, it?s not the NIT and yes, we?re playing a game after the season is over by an invitation from the NCAA. What else would you call it?

[Lord McBuckethead]

And Kentucky get a better seed than aTm.

[Activated Alpha]

So then it's not a "play-in" for the tournament. Let's just let it be as is and stop arguing

[NCMSTFAN]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?

Lol I wondered the same thing

[NCMSTFAN]

Honestly I hate the play in seed but I'm glad we are in, let's go beat Pitt! It's Honestly close to an 8/9 match-up, it won't be easy but I think Jans has us ready to go

[Commercecomet24]

So are we claiming an NCAA tournament appearance with this seeding?

Yes the ncaa says it's a field of 68 now and they don't use any term called play in game. We are in the ncaa tournament

[Activated Alpha]

Also can we all agree that we hope Alabama loses and has to forfeit all wins later in the year?

[PMDawg]

It's a thin line. The Arkansas and Auburn seeds make no sense. It's like their last 2 months don't count.

Conversely, we beat Drake, Georgia, and Florida and we're a 5 or 6 seed. We lose to TCU, Marquette, or Utah and we're sitting at home.

[Activated Alpha]

Yes the ncaa says it's a field of 68 now and they don't use any term called play in game. We are in the ncaa tournament

See my above post

[Goldendawg]

Where is ole miss going?

Also, name the SEC teams we beat that are a higher seed:

We beat MO once, aTm, and AR. Our other 6 SEC wins were against OM, SC, LSU, and Fl. Our 9-11 SEC record did not help us.

[Commercecomet24]

Also can we all agree that we hope Alabama loses and has to forfeit all wins later in the year?

Absolutely!!!!

[Offshore Dawg]

Just win the next game or none of this BS matters !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Commercecomet24]

See my above post

My bad, gotcha!

[civildawg]

Hate that we got one of the play in games but if we get past Pitt, we can beat Iowa state

[Goldendawg]

We are the worse 3 point shooting team in the entire nation and we are in. Jans and the team have done an amazing job to get in despite this. Now, hit a few threes, beat Pitt and make a hard nosed run to make a statement and surprize the basketball nation! We should and can surprise some teams if we play like we did out of the gate when we went 11-1. Hail State!

[chef dixon]

Our resume straight up v NC State is better. Maybe were trying to spread conferences in the play in

[BuckyIsAB****]

Well, it?s not the NIT and yes, we?re playing a game after the season is over by an invitation from the NCAA. What else would you call it?

If you have to win a game to get to the first round of a tournament im not sure thats in. We have to win to be the 11 seed

[Commercecomet24]

If you have to win a game to get to the first round of a tournament im not sure thats in. We have to win to be the 11 seed

According to the ncaa the tournament is a field of 68 and they don't use the term "play in game" for any game. We are officially in the ncaa tournament.

Oh and the round were playing in is called the first four.The next game we would play would be officially the second round according to the ncaa

[BeardoMSU]

It's a thin line. The Arkansas and Auburn seeds make no sense. It's like their last 2 months don't count.

Conversely, we beat Drake, Georgia, and Florida and we're a 5 or 6 seed. We lose to TCU, Marquette, or Utah and we're sitting at home.

Good point

[Saltydog]

Wow.....thought Memphis was a lot better than a #8 seed.

Yeah, I don't get that one either. Also don't get aTm being a 7 seed after finishing second in a league that 8 teams to make it in. Makes no sense to me.

[Saltydog]

And they were penalized for it too.....

[smootness]

According to the ncaa the tournament is a field of 68 and they don't use the term "play in game" for any game. We are officially in the ncaa tournament.

Oh and the round were playing in is called the first four.The next game we would play would be officially the second round according to the ncaa

They changed the terminology back a few years ago, so Pitt is among the First Four, but if we beat them, our game against Iowa State is officially the first round, not second.

But yes, it's obviously an NCAA Tournament appearance.

[Goldendawg]

Someone needs to tell Paul Jones it's not a "play in" game. See his free article that dropped 3 hours ago on genespage. Also calls it that in his article that posted 5 minutes ago. Just win, Baby, said the late, great Al Davis. Hail State!

[parabrave]

Tonights Team Meeting

Only one thing to do/

https://youtu.be/Xir_ynJWsH8

[Leroy Jenkins]

11 seeds have made it to the sweet 16 in 10 of the last 12 years.

[MoreCowbell]

Where is ole miss going?

Also, name the SEC teams we beat that are a higher seed:

A&M, Arkansas, Missouri

[R2Dawg]

If you have to win a game to get to the first round of a tournament im not sure thats in. We have to win to be the 11 seed

We are in because if we win we keep advancing. Those "out" can't ever get "in". It is also true that we have to win in order to be the 11 seed in the field of 64 as the tourney is drawn up.

Complete BS that an 11 seed has to play another game while 12-16 seeds in all other brackets don't have to? Can anyone explain that so it makes sense? Answer is no. Stupid.

[NCDawg]

If we have to rely on 3 point shooting, we're in serious trouble. Hopefully, we can work the ball inside to Tolu and others.

[Joebob]

Does anybody know what the thinking is in making two 11 seeds play in the play-in game? Why not have both play-in games involve 16 seed teams?

[HancockCountyDog]

Lets make one thing perfectly clear, if the bears ever make the tourney and play in this game, it is most definitely a play in game to make the tourney.

We are in the tourney.

[PGHBulldogBG]

It counts in the record books as making the NCAA. We are now up to 12 appearances. Doesn’t matter if you are a 1 seed or a 16 seed. Win or lose it won’t be taken away even if some of our “fans” don’t like it.

[Captain Falcon]

Lets make one thing perfectly clear, if the bears ever make the tourney and play in this game, it is most definitely a play in game to make the tourney.

We are in the tourney.

They did in 2015 and officially recognize it as an NCAAT appearance. Some will tell you that?s only because they won and got to play a second game, but that?s simply not true.

[R2Dawg]

Does anybody know what the thinking is in making two 11 seeds play in the play-in game? Why not have both play-in games involve 16 seed teams?

The explanation I heard was the other lesser teams got automatic bids so they don't have to have a play in. Stupid rule.

They will not do it for football. The highest ranked teams will be seeded accordingly. Stupid to not reward the best teams. Put those mid majors in a power 5 and they ain't winning the conf.

[RocketDawg]

I'm expecting the game preceding ours will go to about 10 overtimes.

[RocketDawg]

Lets make one thing perfectly clear, if the bears ever make the tourney and play in this game, it is most definitely a play in game to make the tourney.

We are in the tourney.

The email from the University referred to it as a play-in game.

[smootness]

Does anybody know what the thinking is in making two 11 seeds play in the play-in game? Why not have both play-in games involve 16 seed teams?

They're the last teams in the tournament. I actually don't think it makes sense to have 16-seeds play these games. They're automatic qualifiers and should be in. Make the last 8 at-large teams play each other to get in if you're going to do it.