Your 16 teams that can win it all

[mr.hockey4242]

Villanova was a great team that year and yes the best team Is always the one who wins 6 in a row. The tourney exposes all weaknesses. You can’t win 6 in a row unless you are a great team.

Loyola spanked a K St team that had just beat Kentucky to get to the final 4. They were one of most unselfish teams I’ve seen in years and knew how to control a game. They were good enough to go into GAINESVILLE FL that year and come out with a W on the road. Not sure Dayton has done that this year and I’m not buying Dayton is a much better or complete team. We will see

Well to be fair, it’s tough to “buy” Dayton being a better team when you already admitted you haven’t even seen them play.

It also makes it impossible for objectivity.

 

[SJ76]

Well to be fair, it’s tough to “buy” Dayton being a better team when you already admitted you haven’t even seen them play.

It also makes it impossible for objectivity.

He Didn’t say better. Said much better. Yes I am looking forward to seeing them play.

 

[SJ76]

But calling a team great should be based on the whole body of work. Not just games in March. That’s all I’m saying.

Winner


March is what makes teams great or not IMO

 

[ralphiewvu]

Winner


March is what makes teams great or not IMO

I disagree but we can leave it at that.

 

[Deep Creek]

UNLV has already won and they were/are a mid-major.

I understand your point. That Loyola team was a good team and this Dayton team has still many games to play, but on pape3r, the Dayton team has more talent, possibly the player of the year.

Ahem......I do believe a mid major beat a true blue blood in the finals to win it all in 1966.

But, that might have been before a lot of you were born!

 

[SteelersPride]

“Upsets happen”


First in the history of the tournament. Lmao


Virginia was a solid, good team whatever. Great defensive team that gave up 74 to UMBC and choked.

Great teams don’t choke especially in the playoffs when it’s all on the line. Cmon

Were the 16-0 pats a great team?

 

[SJ76]

Were the 16-0 pats a great team?

Yes might be the best team ever not to win it all. They certainly didn’t choke in the first round. They lost in the super bowl. Barely.

 

[SteelersPride]

Yes might be the best team ever not to win it all. They certainly didn’t choke in the first round. They lost in the super bowl. Barely.

Correct but they did choke and get upset. Just saying, it can happen.

 

[SJ76]

Correct but they did choke and get upset. Just saying, it can happen.

They didn’t get smoked in the first round man. Not even close to the same argument. They won 2 playoff games and then barely lost to a solid D and a lucky catch. I was rooting for the Giants all the way but that is a bad comparison.

and they are not 19-20 year old kids

 

[SteelersPride]

They didn’t get smoked in the first round man. Not even close to the same argument. They won 2 playoff games and then barely lost to a solid D and a lucky catch. I was rooting for the Giants all the way but that is a bad comparison.

and they are not 19-20 year old kids

I get it. It's still one and done. They were big favorites. Just saying I don't think one game always makes a season. They may be the best team of all time. But they still Lost a game. I see it both ways I guess. I'm a flip flopper

 

[SJ76]

I get it. It's still one and done. They were big favorites. Just saying I don't think one game always makes a season. They may be the best team of all time. But they still Lost a game. I see it both ways I guess. I'm a flip flopper

It’s ok you’re ok in my book.

 

[SJ76]

I think this year is wide open. No real clear dominant team or consistent team it seems. Now Gonzaga is strong and I thought they would do something last year but every year it’s the same deal with those cats.


So this year is probably the year haha but that said it could be a year for a mid-major and frankly I love seeing it happen. Senior and juniors playing is better to watch and better for the college game.

 

[SJ76]

Baylor has some good OOC wins
SDSU beat Iowa

 

[We Are Decent]

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[rmilia1]

Baylor has some good OOC wins
SDSU beat Iowa

Sdsu beat Creighton as well i think

 

[Bolts]

San Diego State and 15 others.

 

[Bolts]

Sdsu beat Creighton as well i think

Road/neutral wins over Iowa, Creighton, BYU, and Utah(who had just beat Kentucky). Swept Utah State who isn't an easy opponent. MWC might not be great, but they got some solid wins OOC.

 

[jontaejones]

Road/neutral wins over Iowa, Creighton, BYU, and Utah(who had just beat Kentucky). Swept Utah State who isn't an easy opponent. MWC might not be great, but they got some solid wins OOC.

Saw them beat Creighton and Iowa, who is a really good offensive team, and defensively can be inconsistent.

Honestly, the MWC blows this year, and its not good for them because they need some tests before the tourney. They could be a real good team, but they need to be tested against some good comp and have some close games.

 

[Bolts]

Saw them beat Creighton and Iowa, who is a really good offensive team, and defensively can be inconsistent.

Honestly, the MWC blows this year, and its not good for them because they need some tests before the tourney. They could be a real good team, but they need to be tested against some good comp and have some close games.

Yeah it helps to be really tested before the big tourney even if that means you lose a few more games, but some people act like the Aztecs haven't played anyone of note which isn't true. We won't know how this easier MWC schedule will impact their run in March until it happens, but all they can do for now is take care of business like they have.

 

[Wild Turkey]

KU
Duke
Gonzaga
Baylor
MSU
SDSU
Louisville
Maryland
Seton Hall
Ohio State
Butler
FSU
PSU
Kentucky
Auburn
Dayton

KY - No
Auburn - No
Duke - No

LSU is looking good. They play Auburn on Saturday so I'll know more then.
Florida could be a dark horse if they get it together in March.