2024 Official Seed List Watch Party Thread

[VolGee4]

Interesting. I work in logistics. I've since moved on from the day-to-day operations and more into a supply chain relations role.

Well, I never really used it except I did use it on the bar exam strangely enough. We had to have classes together because I think I’ve seen you state when you were at UT.

 

[cncchris33]

Do you work remotely or a schedule that’s not the typical M-F 8-5 type? Just curious as you seem to remain connected to VN during a typical working day? Not judging and more power to you if you are skilled enough at your job to make it all work! I’ve got some ADHD tendencies myself.

I work a typical 8-5, but I do work remotely. My team is scattered across the country. I'm not connected to VN all day, everyday, but the way my schedule breaks up, I have several opportunities throughout the day when I check in.

 

[cncchris33]

Well, I never really used it except I did use it on the bar exam strangely enough. We had to have classes together because I think I’ve seen you state when you were at UT.

We are roughly the same age, IIRC, but I didn't attend UT.

 

[VolGee4]

We are roughly the same age, IIRC, but I didn't attend UT.

Ahh, I guess I never realized that.

 

[volsarelife1]

I have a hard time considering UCLA a blue blood and not UCONN. Those notations have to adjust over time if you don't follow up success with more success. UCLA hasn't won a title in nearly 30 years. By that same token, Vanderbilt used to be a powerhouse in football. At some point, you have to move the bar.

Definitely agree on that the notations have to adjust over time. I think that's where some fans have a problem admitting we're technically not a blue blood in football anymore. 25+ years without a championship. Yes we seem to be well on our way again becoming a mainstay in that area

 

[cncchris33]

Definitely agree on that the notations have to adjust over time. I think that's where some fans have a problem admitting we're technically not a blue blood in football anymore. 25+ years without a championship. Yes we seem to be well on our way again becoming a mainstay in that area

I almost used that very example, but it is so polarizing for our fanbase.

 

[berryvol]

And some really good travel riddles and lessons in logistics.

Had a blast going full travel blog in here last week. May have to make a NCAAT seeding logistics thread next season.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Had a blast going full travel blog in here last week. May have to make a NCAAT seeding logistics thread next season.

If there isn’t a thread breaking down the mile per gallon cost ratio for flights versus driving and how that might correlate to our 3-point shooting in a neutral site game I will be severely disappointed.

 

[berryvol]

If there isn’t a thread breaking down the mile per gallon cost ratio for flights versus driving and how that might correlate to our 3-point shooting in a neutral site game I will be severely disappointed.

About to devote every waking moment I’m free during the day to developing my a travel analytics system breaking down seed/location correlation to our offensive and defensive efficiency.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Big news for that Creighton game. A Marquette loss would be big for us if we also lose tonight. Keeps us ahead of them on the 2 line.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Todays games:
1:00pm: Kansas vs. Baylor
2:00pm: Oregon vs. Arizona
2:30: Marquette vs. Creighton
4:00pm: Iowa State vs. UCF
4:00pm: NC State vs. North Carolina
6:00pm: Virginia vs. Duke
8:00pm: Houston vs. Oklahoma
8:00pm: Michigan State vs. Purdue

Strong start to the day.

 

[Willy14]

Strong start to the day.

Really Need NC state to pull this game off against North Carolina

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Really Need NC state to pull this game off against North Carolina

I’m not holding my breath. They look like crap to start the 2nd half.

 

[Willy14]

I’m not holding my breath. They look like crap to start the 2nd half.

Yeah I always knew this game today would be a long shot, same with UCF. But hoping both teams can pull those games out and we would be sitting really pretty as an almost lock of a 2 seed

 

[VolCalls]

Look for us to be the consensus fourth #1 seed when the bracketologists update their projections on Monday.

 

[knoxvol52]

This is the way.

Auburn check

Alabama check.

 

[WillisWG]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology/

Tennessee has jumped up to claim the fourth No. 1 seed in Sunday's updated Bracketology after winning at Alabama. The Vols have a comparable set of wins to North Carolina's and their losses are higher quality. UNC does have a head-to-head victory vs. Tennessee, but it came at home, so it carries a little less weight. That would only matter as a tiebreaker anyway and this isn't a tie.

SIAP

 

[wtmvol]

Look for us to be the consensus fourth #1 seed when the bracketologists update their projections on Monday.

Not a consensus, at least not yet. For the 34 bracketologists with updated projections as of yesterday, 17 of them have us as a 1 seed and 17 have us as a 2 seed.

 

[berryvol]

I’m still in the boat of wanting a 1 seed - I think it’s the better path to a F4 by a wide margin. That said, if the seeding holds and bracket matrix is correct on the 7-10 seeds, I like how we matchup with most of the 7 and 10s than the 8 and 9s. Will be interesting to watch the shuffling in those spots over the final 2 weeks and through the conference tourneys. Those mid seeds can flip on their heads from 1-2 weird results.

 

[CornbreadVol]

I’m still in the boat of wanting a 1 seed - I think it’s the better path to a F4 by a wide margin. That said, if the seeding holds and bracket matrix is correct on the 7-10 seeds, I like how we matchup with most of the 7 and 10s than the 8 and 9s. Will be interesting to watch the shuffling in those spots over the final 2 weeks and through the conference tourneys. Those mid seeds can flip on their heads from 1-2 weird results.

Ehhhh idk if I want to see FAU or Gonzaga as a potential 10 seed matchup

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

If we become a #1 seed and are the "weakest" #1, does the tourney committee put us in a bracket with the strongest #2 seed? And if we're the strongest #2 seed, do they put us in a region with a weaker #1 seed? Or does it not work that way? Sorry I'm a newb when it comes to the selection process.

 

[Sudden Impact]

I’m still in the boat of wanting a 1 seed - I think it’s the better path to a F4 by a wide margin. That said, if the seeding holds and bracket matrix is correct on the 7-10 seeds, I like how we matchup with most of the 7 and 10s than the 8 and 9s. Will be interesting to watch the shuffling in those spots over the final 2 weeks and through the conference tourneys. Those mid seeds can flip on their heads from 1-2 weird results.

4 and 5 seeds hold a lot of SEC teams in the race. Ky Auburn Alabama, potentially FL, SC. Seeding is going to get interesting and I don't see how some games can be avoided in the sweet 16.

 

[knoxvol52]

If we become a #1 seed and are the "weakest" #1, does the tourney committee put us in a bracket with the strongest #2 seed? And if we're the strongest #2 seed, do they put us in a region with a weaker #1 seed? Or does it not work that way? Sorry I'm a newb when it comes to the selection process.

Suppose to be balanced brackets but every year one bracket is loaded with good teams.

 

[berryvol]

Ehhhh idk if I want to see FAU or Gonzaga as a potential 10 seed matchup

Texas, Michigan state, Oklahoma are all 8/9s right now on BM. All of those scare me far more than FAU, Zags, Virginia, TTU, or CSU. I know that that’s only 3 of the current 6 8/9 seeds, but the thought of us getting MSU in the second round in our first ever 1 seed just sounds like the most UT thing ever lol

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Ehhhh idk if I want to see FAU or Gonzaga as a potential 10 seed matchup

I’m seeing FAU and Gonzaga as 8/9 not 10 in a lot of brackets. But, yes, would like to avoid them, but feel like we’ll get screwed and paired with Gonzaga as our 8 if we go out West.