skrabukes Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 We can't control who we play at this point. Whether it's NIU, BG, UT, whomever, we just need to win. Playing well in the win, against a middle tier Mac squad moved our kenpom up nearly a full point, jumping up 3-5 spots. There's your metrics. If they play like that, the metrics will come. Q1, Q2, whatever, we're in and we just need to win. If they are going to scrutinize whether we play toledo or niu or bg in the final that closely, then they must never sleep if they look at all conferences like that (i doubt that small tidbit is that relevant...omg buffalo played niu in the finals, they're an 8 seed now...come on). It's one of our 34 games, and hopefully 31 of those are with wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, eanyills said: This is literally the worst college basketball forum I’ve been on. I’m sorry I came back. Holy shit. Please delete my account. I’m not arguing with tone deaf morons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, mikescherrer8 said: And no one has called anyone "Fellica" yet...this board is so responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Back to the matter at hand...CMU. Guard play will be the story of this game. We need to bring another strong defensive effort. They have scoring guards so Jordan and Caruthers best efforts will be needed. This could be a track meet. Pound Perkins inside and control the game. CMU is playing well...this will be another good challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 WVU won again, beating highly ranked texas tech. Does that even out the metrics on the toledo loss to niu??????? This is the post for tomorrow's cmu game, let's get a good crowd and get fired up for this game. Go Bulls! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 We're a 12 seed with Toledo losing. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBull Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 28 minutes ago, mikescherrer8 said: We're a 12 seed with Toledo losing. 100% Now your just being ridiculous. We still have a shot at an 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire17 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 At this point, the Bulls just have to play tough. 4 seed, 5, 6...doesn’t matter that much. Although about an hour ago I was mulling over whether it would be better to be a 6 seed and have to potentially beat a 3 and then a 2, rather than being a 4 or 5 seed and then having to beat a 1 seed. If they play up to their level, I’ll be happy win or lose. Happier if they win. Go Bulls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, squire17 said: At this point, the Bulls just have to play tough. 4 seed, 5, 6...doesn’t matter that much. Although about an hour ago I was mulling over whether it would be better to be a 6 seed and have to potentially beat a 3 and then a 2, rather than being a 4 or 5 seed and then having to beat a 1 seed. If they play up to their level, I’ll be happy win or lose. Happier if they win. Go Bulls! I think the 6 seed in the west plays their first weekend in Hartford. And 5 seed in the east plays in Hartford. Either one of those would get great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 5 hours ago, eanyills said: 4) This Buffalo team is good. However, metrics are going to play a role in seeding whether you like it or not. With potential mid-major bias of the committee, we should be aiming to put our best resume forward, including having the best metrics we can. http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/mens-basketball-selections-101-committee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 5 hours ago, skrabukes said: ... and people still find stuff to whine about on here, wtf. Do you find it ironic at all that you constantly complain about people complaining? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, ed said: Do you find it ironic at all that you constantly complain about people complaining? 😉 I for one don’t. IMO, most of the positive posters post positively, and call out the negatives as well. The negative posters just post negativately. I for one don’t mind negative comments. I just hate commenters that are 100% negative, and have zero contribution when something good happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 4 hours ago, 121Merrimac said: have zero contribution when something good happens. I avoid that by having zero contributions to the community when something good or bad happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 -12.5 against CMU tonight. Let’s keep this thing rolling into Saturday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB92 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Harris came out yesterday with so much more energy. He just looked like he was playing faster. He is a big difference maker when he is on. Go Bulls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myBuffalo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 11 hours ago, skrabukes said: WVU won again, beating highly ranked texas tech. Does that even out the metrics on the toledo loss to niu??????? This is the post for tomorrow's cmu game, let's get a good crowd and get fired up for this game. Go Bulls! I was watching the 2nd half with my son - pulling for the 'eers! Soley because it would make our win look a tad better, also I didnt recognize anyone on their team yesterday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 hours ago, rma said: I avoid that by ... I certainly don't expect anyone else to change. It’s an area where I have room for improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 13 hours ago, eanyills said: 1) Toledo is one of our Q1 wins. 2) The coach of this team cares, so yes, apparently it is a big deal. 3) What do you think efficiency rankings are based on? Who you play and how you perform are interrelated. 4) Yes, that’s exactly how the system works. Metrics are much more forgiving when playing better teams. UB raised in both KenPom/NET with their Akron win. Playing BG in the finals will not change nearly anything with metrics, instead of Toledo. A lot of metrics are INDIVIDUAL focused. Meaning we keep up our efficiencies and margin (remember it caps at 10). The difference in conference opponent is not a big deal unless we were playing 353 Chicago State. The Mac is 8th for a reason, playing the top of our conference will help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBull Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 This is going to be what, the 34th game of the year? The difference in beating Toledo over blank is so minuscule at this point. I want NIU. The committee is made up of human beings. They will use the comps to prove their already bias opinions. Right now they can say we lost to (some #) NIU. Playing them again and beating the snot out of them puts that in pencil instead of pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 minute ago, MillenniumBull said: This is going to be what, the 34th game of the year? The difference in beating Toledo over blank is so minuscule at this point. I want NIU. The committee is made up of human beings. They will use the comps to prove their already bias opinions. Right now they can say we lost to (some #) NIU. Playing them again and beating the snot out of them puts that in pencil instead of pen. As I've said, doesn't even matter who we play, if we win today and then win tomorrow, we have made a strong case for no less than a 5 seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBull Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I agree. 1 minute ago, mikescherrer8 said: As I've said, doesn't even matter who we play, if we win today and then win tomorrow, we have made a strong case for no less than a 5 seed. I agree. So I want to play NIU. And I expressed why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Just now, MillenniumBull said: I agree. So I want to play NIU. And I expressed why. I'm with you on that, a nice revenge game would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBigbobby Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 5 hours ago, rma said: I avoid that by having zero contributions to the community when something good or bad happens I like your style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Go Bulls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB85 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 All this talk about metrics is making me dizzy. Think about this for a moment. Tonight we have a fantastic opportunity at WIN FREAKING NUMBER THIRTY 30! Yes that’s right! WIN FREAKING NUMBER THIRTY 30!!! Go Bulls!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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