Friday, March 14, 2014

Bubble Stuff


2 days left until Selection Sunday and the bubble begins to tighten.  Right now I have 60 locks including automatic bids.  Everybody from Arizona State down in this morning’s bracket is locked in.  That leaves 8 spots for 20 teams, not including any non-bubble teams winning major conferences.  The 20 teams can be split into 5 groups.

Group 1 – In and somewhat comfortable:  Xavier, Dayton, Nebraska, St. Joseph’s
These teams just need to avoid getting blown out and they should be good.  The tricky teams are Dayton and St. Joe’s who play each other.

Group 2 – In and need a win: Providence and Tennessee
It’s all about momentum

Group 3 – In with no games left:  BYU and SMU
Nothing they can do but sit and watch

Group 4 – Out but can play their way in: Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina State, Florida State, Toledo*, Southern Miss*
We’ll be watching these games closely today

Group 5 – Out and just watching with little hope:  Arkansas, St. John’s, UWGB, California
This is not the group you want to be in.
 
*Most likely need the auto-bid.

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