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Date Posted: 14:28:14 03/19/03 Wed
Author: Patch
Subject: Re: Mainejeff rebuff
In reply to: AlbanyObserver 's message, "Mainejeff rebuff" on 14:15:04 03/19/03 Wed

I think the problem of playing four games to win the tournament is fine for the 8th and 9th seed because very rarely will either get by the 2nd game - nothing is impossible but alot is improbable.

>Sounds like sour grapes for mainejeff:) Thought Maine
>should have received an at-large bid. Hope to see you
>guys play Siena's women in the second round of the
>NIT.
>
>In terms of discussing the AE Tourney format -- Why
>not reward the #1 seed with a first round bye and/or
>automatic jump to the semifinals of the tourney? I
>think the MAAC men had this format this season. An 8
>or 9 seed should be given the chance to make the NCAAs
>regardless. That is what March Madness is all about
>-- it is a whole new season.
>
>I just don't think it is right to leave someone at
>home. Conferences are families correct??? You don't
>exclude your own kin. I realize this isn't the ideal
>format, but is a necessary avenue until you add or
>drop another school. Bottom line.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Mainejeff rebuff -- Patch, 14:30:03 03/19/03 Wed

I think the problem of playing four games to win the tournament is fine for the 8th and 9th seed because very rarely will either get by the 2nd game - nothing is impossible but alot is improbable.

>Sounds like sour grapes for mainejeff:) Thought Maine
>should have received an at-large bid. Hope to see you
>guys play Siena's women in the second round of the
>NIT.
>
>In terms of discussing the AE Tourney format -- Why
>not reward the #1 seed with a first round bye and/or
>automatic jump to the semifinals of the tourney? I
>think the MAAC men had this format this season. An 8
>or 9 seed should be given the chance to make the NCAAs
>regardless. That is what March Madness is all about
>-- it is a whole new season.
>
>I just don't think it is right to leave someone at
>home. Conferences are families correct??? You don't
>exclude your own kin. I realize this isn't the ideal
>format, but is a necessary avenue until you add or
>drop another school. Bottom line.

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