2017-18 Razorback Bracketology Tracker

[razorhead94]

Chances are if the Hogs are an NCAA 7 seed going into the SEC Tournament, that's not likely to change even if they lose their first game (which I don't see happening). What happened last year was a good example. The Hogs went all the way to the SEC Tournament final and had more wins than they'll have this year, yet they were still an 8/9 seed when the NCAA seeds were announced. That's because their seed was locked in before they played their first SEC Tournament game.

And you said they would drop to 8/9 if they lost to Missouri.  According to most, we stayed put at 7 like I said.  The loss at Missouri did not hurt as badly as portrayed.  Missouri was a top RPI 50 team on the road.  That's how the RPI system works this time of year.  There is really not a lot of movement unless a team picks up a major win or a team suffers a really bad loss.

[99toLife]

And you said they would drop to 8/9 after the Missouri loss.  According to most, we stayed put at 7 like I said.  The loss at Missouri did not hurt as badly as portrayed.  That's how the RPI system works this time of year.

Exactly, They figured that was a loss for the Hogs, and they lost. The NCAAT is not based on standings, it's what they think they will finish at, especially at the end of the Season.

There were 7 SEC games on Saturday,  Only 1 Road team won and that was Vandy over Ole Miss. The two teams that were tied at the bottom of the SEC.

Hogs were expected to lose.

[rhames]

And you said they would drop to 8/9 if they lost to Missouri.  According to most, we stayed put at 7 like I said.  The loss at Missouri did not hurt as badly as portrayed.  Missouri was a top RPI 50 team on the road.  That's how the RPI system works this time of year.  There is really not a lot of movement unless a team picks up a major win or a team suffers a really bad loss.

Guv is just spouting what he reads on here. He has no clue what he is talking about

[razorback1829]

Chances are if the Hogs are an NCAA 7 seed going into the SEC Tournament, that's not likely to change even if they lose their first game (which I don't see happening). What happened last year was a good example. The Hogs went all the way to the SEC Tournament final and had more wins than they'll have this year, yet they were still an 8/9 seed when the NCAA seeds were announced. That's because their seed was locked in before they played their first SEC Tournament game.

SEC wasn't as balanced last year, plus the new criteria of Quadrants makes this year a different one. We are not that far from Florida on the seed line. We take care of business in the first round, then beat Florida, we'll be in strong conversation for a 6.

[GuvHog]

And you said they would drop to 8/9 if they lost to Missouri.  According to most, we stayed put at 7 like I said.  The loss at Missouri did not hurt as badly as portrayed.  Missouri was a top RPI 50 team on the road.  That's how the RPI system works this time of year.  There is really not a lot of movement unless a team picks up a major win or a team suffers a really bad loss.

I still think it's a very good possibility that they will drop to an 8 seed.

For the record, the NCAA Tournament Committee is not using the RPI this year.

[Hogs49ers]

I think that since we will probably be very close to Florida in the seedings going into the SEC tourney (with them as a 6 seed and us as a 7 seed) we would have a really good opportunity of just swapping spots with Florida if we beat them, likely making us the 6 seed and Florida the 7 seed.

Last year, even though we made it to the finals, we didn't beat anyone that was a higher seed than us since Vandy upset Florida, so we cannot really compare last years tourney as much.

[hawg66]

I still think it's a very good possibility that they will drop to an 8 seed.

For the record, the NCAA Tournament Committee is not using the RPI this year.

For the record that is incorrect

[razorhead94]

I still think it's a very good possibility that they will drop to an 8 seed.

For the record, the NCAA Tournament Committee is not using the RPI this year.

LOL, yes they are using the RPI this year.  They are looking to replace the RPI at some point down the road with different metrics but that is certainly not the case now.

[Adam Stokes]

I still think it's a very good possibility that they will drop to an 8 seed.

For the record, the NCAA Tournament Committee is not using the RPI this year.

They are using RPI, they are just using other metrics as well such as BPI. I listened to an interview with the AD of BYU who was on the tournament committee for a couple years and they brought up the changes. He said something along the lines of "It's not like RPI was the only metric we all used. We've been using many metrics for a while now." That was news to me.

[BroyledNutts]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
8m8 minutes ago

Today's bracket posted - minor shake-up near the top. check it - http://bracketwag.com

I like that bracket ... no North Carolina anywhere.

[hawg66]

They are using strictly the RPI when determining Q1 wins. So while they are utilizing other metrics the RPI is still the most important.

[Dr. Starcs]

Bracketmatrix still has us as a 7.

That's out of 110 brackets. We range anywhere from a 5-10 right now. So 7-8 is probably about right.

[Dr. Starcs]

Nm

[jbcarol]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/248

[jbcarol]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology  Updated Mar 06, 6:10am

[jbcarol]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
4m4 minutes ago

That was a tough loss for @saintmaryshoops to BYU last night and are in real danger of missing the tournament. I explain why - bracket posted - http://bracketwag.com

[razorhead94]

They are using strictly the RPI when determining Q1 wins. So while they are utilizing other metrics the RPI is still the most important.

Correct.  This is from ESPN's basketball insider writer.

"The selection committee hasn't abandoned the RPI. In some ways, the RPI matters more than ever. This season, a top-30 win at home, a top-50 win at a neutral site and a top-75 victory on the road all count as Quadrant I wins. In past years, the committee put all top-50 wins, regardless of location, in that category."

[GuvHog]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
4m4 minutes ago

That was a tough loss for @saintmaryshoops to BYU last night and are in real danger of missing the tournament. I explain why - bracket posted - http://bracketwag.com

I could be wrong but I just don't see the NCAA Tournament Committee putting 4 SEC teams in one region.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
4m4 minutes ago

That was a tough loss for @saintmaryshoops to BYU last night and are in real danger of missing the tournament. I explain why - bracket posted - http://bracketwag.com

I would love this.

[hogsanity]

I could be wrong but I just don't see the NCAA Tournament Committee putting 4 SEC teams in one region.

They could play in the same pod on the 1st weekend, but be in different regions. There may not be 4 in the SE region, but they could put several in one pod since they do that geographically.

[widespreadsooie]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology  Updated Mar 06, 6:10am

This region is about as ideal as it gets. I think Purdue at a 2 and TT at 3 are both overrated. In the top half you have Xavier, Gonzaga, and Wichita as your top seeds. All being former mid majors before conference realignment.

[jbcarol]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/249

[jbcarol]

Adam Zagoria
‏Verified account @AdamZagoria

On Selection Sunday, CBS/Turner say they will reveal all 68 teams 'followed' by the brackets

[jbcarol]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
12h12 hours ago

5 more bids earned last night, plus my rant against the @NCAA continues - bracket posted - http://bracketwag.com

[jbcarol]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/250 
March 7

[jbcarol]

Bracketville
‏ @BracketguyDave

This morning's Bracket http://ow.ly/RcKm30iNV4Z  and Seed List http://ow.ly/s4DS30iNV6r  have been updated this morning at Bracketville.

S-Curve:

20. Florida
21. Kentucky    
22. Arkansas

[jbcarol]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bracketology-bubble-watch-four-teams-near-the-cut-line-in-action-wednesday

[widespreadsooie]

There could not be a more perfect region for a Cinderalla run ^^^^

[jbcarol]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
11m11 minutes ago

Another ticket punched, bubblicious day today - bracket posted - http://bracketwag.com

[jbcarol]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/251

[jbcarol]

Jerry Palm
‏Verified account @jppalmCBS

bottom of the bracket update...

[jbcarol]

Shelby Mast
‏Verified account @BracketWAG
1m1 minute ago

Bracket posted, big day today, things are as clear as mud. http://bracketwag.com

Multi bid conferences - ACC (Eight), SEC (Eight), ...

[jst01]

Jerry Palm
‏Verified account @jppalmCBS

bottom of the bracket update...

This would be hilarious. We get a 6 and UNC falls to a 3 to match us. Ugh

[Snout team]

From everything I am seeing this morning most still have us as an 8 seed.  We would have to win the tournament to get a 6  it appears.

[BannerMountainMan]

From everything I am seeing this morning most still have us as an 8 seed.  We would have to win the tournament to get a 6  it appears.

who has us as an 8? Hardly anybody

[Triple T]

From everything I am seeing this morning most still have us as an 8 seed.  We would have to win the tournament to get a 6  it appears.

We are a consensus 7 seed (or higher) by all of the major bracketology folks. Unless the committee royally screws us, there isn't any way we get an 8 seed since we won a game in the tournament.

[BannerMountainMan]

Palm has us as a 6 seed and his brackets are usually the most accurate

[rhames]

From everything I am seeing this morning most still have us as an 8 seed.  We would have to win the tournament to get a 6  it appears.

Uhhh where you looking? Lol.


Most have us split between a 7 and 6.

[Boardon Hamsay]

Jerry Palm
‏Verified account @jppalmCBS

bottom of the bracket update...

Bwahaha! Love it!

[Boardon Hamsay]

From everything I am seeing this morning most still have us as an 8 seed.  We would have to win the tournament to get a 6  it appears.

So the average between a bunch of 6 and 7 slots somehow equals 8?

[HawgTrough]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/251

that's a great first round matchup. USC is terrible. But of course we get Duke in North Carolina. Gross

[Hog Pharm]

Uhhh where you looking? Lol.


Most have us split between a 7 and 6.

Huh? I thought most have us as a 1 seed.

[Gonzo]

I could be wrong but I just don't see the NCAA Tournament Committee putting 4 SEC teams in one region.

I think he has SEC with 3 in the South, the rest 2 -2 - 1 across the bracket.


Go Hogs!

[GoHogzzGo]

Currently tied for 15th most Q1 wins.

https://m.herosports.com/college-basketall/bracketology-ncaa-team-sheet-quadrant-1-wins-kansas-north-carolina-ahah

Still don't totally understand this quadrant thing, but that's gotta help.

[BannerMountainMan]

https://twitter.com/garyparrishcbs/status/972196138135752704

Hogs #23 in lastest CBS rankings

[hogsanity]

I think he has SEC with 3 in the South, the rest 2 -2 - 1 across the bracket.


Go Hogs!

I could be wrong but I thought they had to distribute conf teams equally? I know they have rules about setting it up so they avoid each other until at least the sweet 16 if possible.

[jbcarol]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology

CBS Sports picker Jerry Palm has Hogs as a 5-seed going into tonite's game

[jbcarol]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology/_/iteration/252

[jbcarol]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bracketology-update-upset-in-mtn-west-tourney-costs-louisville-an-ncaa-bid

[jbcarol]

https://bracketville.wordpress.com/bracketology

UPDATED:  March 10, 2018   |   8:00 a.m. (ET)