I would take this bracket all day

#51
#51
cncchris33 said:
Why? Why would you want a team that has twice proven they are a bad matchuo for us, even down starters in both matchups? Explain to me the reasoning.
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Seems contradictory for this fanbase to both want to make the first Final Four in Tennessee history and beg for the absolute hardest path and worst matchups we can face along the way. Makes no sense, but what do I know.
 
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#53
VolCalls said:
I thought that last year and picked them as my darkhorse, then they flamed out in the first round vs. Duquesne. Of course, that was with Pope at the helm. This year's team is different.
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I did the same thing. I also picked Auburn to the Final 4. How did that team lose to freaking Yale?
 
#54
#54
VolCalls said:
They also had their top two scorers missing in the game they won at Houston. The Red Raiders are a dangerous team.
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They’ve also played a super weak schedule outside the Big 12 so their entire resume is built on their conference, which is likely the 3rd best conference this year. Big 12 is a little better than the Big 10 at the top but the Big 10 has better depth. Anyway, TT is good but they just aren’t as tested as we are and I’m confident we would beat them.
 
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#55
Michigan basketball....boo. Do you all remember our last tournament game with them? Players were in grade school, but fans want revenge.
 
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VolCalls said:
This all means we were a year ahead of everyone else. They’ll both (BYU and Auburn) be there this year.
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Auburn was top 10 offense and defense in kenpom last year if I recall correctly so, as a 4 seed, they looked like a tremendous value. And then ole Bruce let me down. I got sucked into BYU watching them play someone good late last year (Iowa State I believe) and they looked really good, far different than the traditional BYU teams of old, as I believe you mentioned previously. You just never know what happen once the tourney starts, which is why those first 4 days (Thur-Sun) are the best 4 days in sports. There’s nothing like it.
 
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#63
utvolfan18 said:
Michigan basketball....boo. Do you all remember our last tournament game with them? Players were in grade school, but fans want revenge.
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Yes, it was three years ago, second round in Indianapolis. I was there, one of the most disappointing losses I've witnessed in person.
 
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StickMan said:
Yes, it was three years ago, second round in Indianapolis. I was there, one of the most disappointing losses I've witnessed in person.
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What I remember about that game is Dickinson popped 2 3s in the first minute and you already knew we were in trouble. That’s what I absolutely love about this year’s team. When they get pouched in the face, you know they’re going to counter. I didn’t feel that way about past Barnes teams except maybe some last year, but not the level of this year’s team. We are Final 4 good so let’s make it happen this year.
 
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hUTch2002 said:
Auburn was top 10 offense and defense in kenpom last year if I recall correctly so, as a 4 seed, they looked like a tremendous value. And then ole Bruce let me down. I got sucked into BYU watching them play someone good late last year (Iowa State I believe) and they looked really good, far different than the traditional BYU teams of old, as I believe you mentioned previously. You just never know what happen once the tourney starts, which is why those first 4 days (Thur-Sun) are the best 4 days in sports. There’s nothing like it.
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Baker-Mazara screwed his team last year. He doesn’t get tossed early in the first half and perhaps it’s a different outcome.
 
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StickMan said:
Yes, it was three years ago, second round in Indianapolis. I was there, one of the most disappointing losses I've witnessed in person.
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I was there too. I was convinced that was at least an E8 team. Just had a terrible game.
 
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#72
NighthawkVol said:
I don’t care who we play. I want a Final 4. If that means beating a 16, a 9, a 13, and a 15, then fine. Nobody cares who you beat in the NCAAT, just how far you get. Tired of hearing how UT has never been to a F4.
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Same, but that #1 seed would've been an easier path
 
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