Top 100 Greatest Teams of the NCAA era Tournament

[FreshFish]

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Thanks. I figured I'll bring in some of the "hit bands" from around the time of the home team to sing the national anthem.

that's a great idea! have a Pep Band tournament too. I'd expect the school whose Pep Band was recognized by Sports Illustrated to do really well in that!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Perhaps, I missed an explanation, but can someone explain how an upset can occur in this tournament?

Pretty easily actually. For example, based on their ranking and point value, Michigan State was only a 51.72% favorite to win the game. That means that in 100 games played, They will likely win 52, while Minnesota will win 48. The simulator plays the game out based largely on the formula, but also on certain characteristics of teams (ex. how often they take penalties, how good each team's powerplay/penalty kill is, etc.). Basically, I input the data that the simulator requires, and it then spits back to me a box score of sorts. I then relay that box score back in the form of updates.

[gopher wes]

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I think an upset just happened, a #71 beat a #58.

Yeah, he asked how, not if.

[FreshFish]

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Pretty easily actually. For example, based on their ranking and point value, Michigan State was only a 51.72% favorite to win the game. That means that in 100 games played, They will likely win 52, while Minnesota will win 48. The simulator plays the game out based largely on the formula, but also on certain characteristics of teams (ex. how often they take penalties, how good each team's powerplay/penalty kill is, etc.). Basically, I input the data that the simulator requires, and it then spits back to me a box score of sorts. I then relay that box score back in the form of updates.

I don't know if anyone (else) is of an age to remember the old Strat-O-Matic simulator (cards with odds on them and a set of dice). Every now and then someone might roll a low probability score several times in a row....like playing backgammon when you're way ahead and then the other player gets doubles three times out the next four rolls.

[Shirtless Guy]

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I don't know if anyone (else) is of an age to remember the old Strat-O-Matic simulator (cards with odds on them and a set of dice). Every now and then someone might roll a low probability score several times in a row....like playing backgammon when you're way ahead and then the other player gets doubles three times out the next four rolls.

I still play stratomatic baseball on through their website...used to be on sportingnews.com but they moved last year. 2012 baseball cards should be out soon!

[SanTropez]

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Yeah, he asked how, not if.

Thanks, I read it wrong.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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The next game that will be done will be between the 2004-2005 BC Eagles (#63) and the 2006-2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (#66) at Madison Square Garden. No word yet on puck drop (Sometime between Saturday and Monday). The winner will move on to play the 1969-1970 Cornell Big Red (#2).

[buoldtimer]

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The next game that will be done will be between the 2004-2005 BC Eagles (#63) and the 2006-2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (#66) at Madison Square Garden. No word yet on puck drop (Sometime between Saturday and Monday). The winner will move on to play the 1969-1970 Cornell Big Red (#2).

That's a long time to keep the guys in the locker rooms.

[buoldtimer]

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Pretty easily actually. For example, based on their ranking and point value, Michigan State was only a 51.72% favorite to win the game. That means that in 100 games played, They will likely win 52, while Minnesota will win 48. The simulator plays the game out based largely on the formula, but also on certain characteristics of teams (ex. how often they take penalties, how good each team's powerplay/penalty kill is, etc.). Basically, I input the data that the simulator requires, and it then spits back to me a box score of sorts. I then relay that box score back in the form of updates.

Thank You. I admire your ingenuity and dedication.

[mookie1995]

That's a long time to keep the guys in the locker rooms.

Sounds like BU in Cincinnati .... PIZZA!!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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That's a long time to keep the guys in the locker rooms.

Well, that BC team hasn't played in nearly 8 years, and the Irish squad hasn't played in nearly 6 years. I think they can manage.

[LtPowers]

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As for the '80-'81 squad, they finished #242 (89.3969 Points). #241 was '55-'56 SLU, and #243 was '07-'08 BC.

Where did the 09-10 RIT squad end up?


Powers &8^]

[du78]

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I would love to see a match-up between the 77/78 DU and BU squads as the NCAA prevented that from ever happening.

Its a great day for Islander fans as Ricky has been waived. Will be sent to Bridgeport once he clears waivers.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Where did the 09-10 RIT squad end up?


Powers &8^]

#282. They finished with 79.7507 points. Right ahead of them at #281 was the '63-'64 Providence Friars, and at #283 was the '08-'09 Miami Redhawks.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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I would love to see a match-up between the 77/78 DU and BU squads as the NCAA prevented that from ever happening.

Its a great day for Islander fans as Ricky has been waived. Will be sent to Bridgeport once he clears waivers.

That would require these two teams to meet in the Title game, so that's a hefty proposition. Maybe after the tournament is done, I'll square those two off and tell you how it went.

As for Ricky...it's about time. That contract was poisonous.