March Madness - Wolverines new champs

[UNCatTech]

I believe there are a handful of institutions in the SEC which are academically viable. UT, South Carolina, Auburn, Florida come to mind. The rest? Meh

Isn't Vanderbilt in the SEC?

 

[aGDevil2k]

South Carolina and Auburn?

I think both Texas schools are better

 

[1moretimeagain]

In their last 19 tournament games UConn is 18-1 against the spread. Crazy numbers.

 

[Centerpiece]

Isn't Vanderbilt in the SEC?

Yes, Bigs already pointed that out, and I concurred. (Previous page)

 

[UNCatTech]

Yes, Bigs already pointed that out, and I concurred. (Previous page)

Yes, posted before I read the next post.

I was just surprised by a list of SEC schools based on academics that didn't start with Vandy.

 

[UNCatTech]

South Carolina and Auburn?

I think both Texas schools are better

So does ChatGPT.

It ranked Vanderbilt, Florida, and UT at Austin as the top 3.

 

[Centerpiece]

Yes, posted before I read the next post.

I was just surprised by a list of SEC schools based on academics that didn't start with Vandy.

You're right of course. Had a brain fart. I was wracking my pea-sized brain trying to find a couple of SEC schools which could remotely be termed "academic" and passed right over the only true one that fits the mold.

 

[Centerpiece]

The early money line on the game is heavily in Michigan's favor. Spread is 6.5 to 7.5 points for Wolverines. That's a pretty large spread for a final I guess. But apparently UCONN beats the spread 18-1... I just don't think they beat this spread AND win the game.
Honestly I think Michigan covers... and UCONN goes to 18-2

 

[1moretimeagain]

UCLA putting it to the Gamecocks, 48-26

 

[BillyL]

UCLAns are putting a hurting on Staley's Gamecocks in this Title game.

 

[Centerpiece]

Dawn was too busy focusing on whooping Geno’s arse

 

[StoneColdHeel]

I don't know how South Carolina beat Connecticut. They don't have any bigs that can compete with UCLA's.

 

[StoneColdHeel]

The lack of parity in women's college basketball is not doing them any favors in popularity.

 

[JCTarheel82]

That was a fun game for those of us rooting for UCLA. Their core of seniors was locked in. Everyone played well.

Feels like USCjr had an emotional letdown game after knocking off UConn. They looked flat from the tip.

 

[Zoo_View]

More hated, Dan Hurley or Jim Calhoun ?

Calhoun beat a few higher ranked d00k teams.

 

[1moretimeagain]

I heard Calhoun on the radio yesterday and he gave props to Dean Smith for inspiring his own commitment to developing a program, rather than just coaching a team.

 

[Zoo_View]

I wonder how today’s media (and fanbase and donors) would react to Dean Smith?

Today’s media would HATE Coach Smith.

What about yesteryear’s players in todays media? The cover of Sports Illustrated?

 

[donbosco]

Division III Men's National Champion the Eagles of The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. They were 30-3 and play in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference (Frankly I don't know how they pull it off with teams in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and California)







Mary Washington's Schedule: 2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Mary Washington


I've visited the campus and have a good friend that teaches there. It is high level academically and fields a full range of sports teams: University of Mary Washington - Official Athletics Website

 

[aGDevil2k]

That D3 game was who could choke the most and then the end came through amazingly. UMW blew 8 and 10 digit leads. Emory blew an 8 digit second half lead (after which UMW took control and came back to get their 10 point lead before blowing that)

 

[mpaer]

So does ChatGPT.

It ranked Vanderbilt, Florida, and UT at Austin as the top 3.

My "issue" is that their core ole school SEC Universities just suck Bama has really improved-they are now ranked 189 or some such lol And they are that way because they just don't care to fund education