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Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:35 pm
by ender3
shadowman wrote:I think most everyone loves the venue and the path.

The issue, however, is the disrespect. SMU should have been a 4 seed. A 6 seed is a joke. But at least its a good location and path.


I'm thrilled about this, and I think the committee actively did us a favor. If we're a 4 or a 5, we're in Buffalo or Milwaukee. The way this team thrives with a home crowd, the 6 is doing us a HUGE favor. I don't think there was any disrespect intended, or shown. Less than 10% of the fans that WILL go to Tulsa would go to Milwaukee or Buffalo.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:36 pm
by Treadway21
shadowman wrote:I think most everyone loves the venue and the path.

The issue, however, is the disrespect. SMU should have been a 4 seed. A 6 seed is a joke. But at least its a good location and path.

This

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:39 pm
by SoCal_Pony
The 5th seed in our bracket, UVA, plays UNC Wilmington in the 1st round in Orlando (advantage UVA), but the 2nd round opponent is Florida, once again in Orlando.

No Thanks.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:48 pm
by Rebel10
Florida is missing their big man who recently got hurt. They are not at full strength.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:04 pm
by SoCal_Pony
I'd rather see SMU play Baylor than virtually any other 2nd round opponent.

Plus it's in Tulsa. Doesn't get any better than that.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:06 pm
by SMU_Alum11
That would be a packed stadium!

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:13 pm
by PonySnob
Rebel10 wrote:Florida is missing their big man who recently got hurt. They are not at full strength.


Will not be surprised if Florida loses their first game


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Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:20 pm
by sadderbudweiser
[quote="Rebel10"]The main thing is to stay out of foul trouble. Still would have liked to have been a 4 or 5 seed. But it is what it is. Beat Providence or USC.[/quote


As Jank said: "They are all just silly numbers."

I like this setup..... closest possible venue to Dallas is a reward for being Conference champ. We get a team coming off a play-in game at another location meaning it is the second game of a road trip for them.

Win that and we get an epic game where everyone not from Baylor will be pulling for us in a joint packed with Kansas fans and our fans.

This goes well and I will see you all in NYC!

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:21 pm
by SMUstangs22
shadowman wrote:I think most everyone loves the venue and the path.

The issue, however, is the disrespect. SMU should have been a 4 seed. A 6 seed is a joke. But at least its a good location and path.


Earn respect. Dont expect it to be given

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:23 pm
by gostangs
Well this is our chance to do just that. I think this team is up to the challenge.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:26 pm
by sadderbudweiser
You know what?

We're good. Damn good.

Bring it.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:30 pm
by HarvCrimYaleBlue
Are you kidding me? Easy drive north, potential USC rematch, best of Texas between SWC rival Baylor and Semi matchup with his old team... I love the story line!

Still doesn't make the seed swallow but man this will make for some media chatter.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:30 pm
by LA_Mustang
@JonRothstein
The American Conference has to find a way for its teams to get better respect from the Selection Committee. Cincinnati and SMU both 6's.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:40 pm
by soccermom
Guy on espn picked us to beat USC and then baylor.

Re: Tulsa it Is-6 Seed

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:47 pm
by SoCal_Pony
LA_Mustang wrote:@JonRothstein
The American Conference has to find a way for its teams to get better respect from the Selection Committee. Cincinnati and SMU both 6's.


Like win a National Championship?