Lunardi has #6 Iowa playing #11 UNI in Tampa
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That would be fun. Know the area well after all the trips to Outback bowl. Crazy prices on hotels.
Would not like that match-up at all (two Iowa teams and of course one would be eliminated).
Only dumb if you're not in the tournament. I know a visiting team tomorrow is 12~, yes 12 wins needed to make the NCAA tournament.
Dumb.
Spring break causes hotel rates in that area to go through the roof. I was down near there in March a few years ago and a motel was close to $300/night.
I actually think this would be a terrible draw for Iowa. One of Fran's great defensive weaknesses is guarding the three. UNI has 5 players who shoot better than 39% from three. It would be an incredibly tough matchup for a 6 seed.
Iowa would never be paired with an in-state team in the first round.
And shouldn’t be
I was surprised to read that. Not because of the matchup prediction but because I honestly thought Lunardi died like 2 or 3 years ago.
I could see maybe second round since we stopped playing them, but yeah, no way first round.
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I'll take the 6 seed. Anything above the 8/9 would be a good outcome.
Not that I have a problem with a matchup against uni, but it would seem odd for the committee to take the only two teams in the field from a small state and put them against each other. (assuming that drake and isu don't somehow miraculously make it in).
Not that I have a problem with a matchup against uni, but it would seem odd for the committee to take the only two teams in the field from a small state and put them against each other. (assuming that drake and isu don't somehow miraculously make it in).
UNI is having a really good season the last I saw. Are they really only going to be an 11 seed?
This is a matchup that would truly suck. The in-state rivalry would virtually negate any advantage you'd expect from rewarding a quality team with a 6 seed, and it be a slam-dunk to be one of their top upset alerts that they'd tag on Selection Sunday.
I'd like to continue playing UNI on at least a semi-regular basis, but not in the tournament like this.
This is a matchup that would truly suck. The in-state rivalry would virtually negate any advantage you'd expect from rewarding a quality team with a 6 seed, and it be a slam-dunk to be one of their top upset alerts that they'd tag on Selection Sunday.
I'd like to continue playing UNI on at least a semi-regular basis, but not in the tournament like this.
There's been a couple times where Iowa and Iowa State could've run into each other in the NCAA tournament, but it never worked out.
I'd have to look, but I do think there's at least one year where they could've been 2nd Round opponents had both won.
IF UNI continues to win, and sweeps the MVC, then yes an 11 seed is possible (maybe even higher depending on the Bubble teams).
I think if they take on another loss or two, or only win the MVC tournament, then they're looking more at a 12 or 13 seed.
I like the seed....but hate the match up and for cripes sake, can we EVER get a first round game near us? Before anyone says, "well play better to get a better seed", take a look at Ohio State at a 7 and playing in Cleveland!? WTH???
He did but his hair goes on.
Kansas vs in-state teams:
1981 Sweet 16 Wichita State (L)
1988 Elite 8 Kansas State (W)
2015 2nd Round Wichita State (L)
I wouldn't say never. In state schools have played in the first round in past years. Not likely but possible.
Lunardi is a hack. I stopped paying attention to anything Lunardi quite some time ago.
I would hope that you are both correct but the NCAA has a flair for the dramatic with the tournament. We all know that compelling matchups take priority over correct seeding. Wasn't it just a few years ago that Cincy, Ohio or Dayton made a big fuss about Ohio St. not wanting to play them and what do you know... First round matchup.
I absolutely could see this matchup happening if the two teams are close to those seeds (5-12 or 6-11)
Times Iowa could've met ISU in the NCAA Regional bracket:
1986- had both made Sweet 16, both lost to NC State (f*** those guys, I guess.....)
1992- Regional Final, both lost to the top 2 seeds
2015- Sweet 16
1986- had both made Sweet 16, both lost to NC State (f*** those guys, I guess.....)
1992- Regional Final, both lost to the top 2 seeds
2015- Sweet 16
Yep. 1986 I believe the game would have been in KC. Roy Marble missed 7 free throws in 2 point loss to NC St. Iowa and ISU both played in Minneapolis. Great time.
isu isn't even going to sniff the NIT this year. Maybe that other tournament for lower level conference teams.
I’m pretty sure Kentucky just played an instate school 1st round recently.
Kentucky-Northern Kentucky
Louisville-Morehead-St.
Alabama-South Alabama
Ohio State-Dayton
Kentucky-Western Kentucky
Penn St.-Temple
Baylor-Sam Houston St.
Those are just the ones that stick out. Probably more. Found a few more.
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I watched UNI beat a very good CU team in Boulder.
UNI is the real deal & they look the part in person.
There might be a lot of posters on here that have been talking crap about Green in hiding if we have to play those guys.
UNI is the real deal & they look the part in person.
There might be a lot of posters on here that have been talking crap about Green in hiding if we have to play those guys.
There was a time in the MVC that would get them a 5 or 6 seed. Now they may be rewarded with the 8/9 line.
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