The Official NCAA Selection Show Thread (Monday May 27 NOON EST ESPN2 )

[Drewbydoo]

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In bed wondering if there is or is not a spider with a leg span diameter of 3-4 feet under their bed.

 

[volplaya8]

So either way it’s Ecu or Miss st in supers…that’s the only downfall about the 1 seed really..you are guaranteed basically 16 or 17 in supers…no upset…let’s go baby…I’m ready to take them all on!

 

[WillisWG]

2024 NCAA Tournament Host Sites • D1Baseball

The NCAA on Sunday released the 16 host sites from across the country. And as usual, there were at least a couple of surprises.

d1baseball.com

Regarding the iffy decisions, the committee left out Indiana State, Mississippi State and Duke. The Sycamores hosted and were a national seed last season and were in good shape leading up to the MVC tournament with an RPI of 11. However, the Sycamores are hitting the road, while East Carolina, which has an RPI of 23, is hosting next weekend. Duke and Mississippi State also had strong cases. The Blue Devils won the ACC tournament and finished with 20 ACC wins to go with an RPI of 16, while the Bulldogs finished with 20+ SEC wins and had an RPI of 25. Dallas Baptist, which won the Conference USA tournament title, went 9-2 against Quad 1 teams and had an RPI of 17. It was also in the mix for a host spot.

 

[volplaya8]

2024 NCAA Tournament Host Sites • D1Baseball

The NCAA on Sunday released the 16 host sites from across the country. And as usual, there were at least a couple of surprises.

d1baseball.com

Regarding the iffy decisions, the committee left out Indiana State, Mississippi State and Duke. The Sycamores hosted and were a national seed last season and were in good shape leading up to the MVC tournament with an RPI of 11. However, the Sycamores are hitting the road, while East Carolina, which has an RPI of 23, is hosting next weekend. Duke and Mississippi State also had strong cases. The Blue Devils won the ACC tournament and finished with 20 ACC wins to go with an RPI of 16, while the Bulldogs finished with 20+ SEC wins and had an RPI of 25. Dallas Baptist, which won the Conference USA tournament title, went 9-2 against Quad 1 teams and had an RPI of 17. It was also in the mix for a host spot.

Then Duke could easily head to ECU as well…

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Just wanted to drop in and say great job BIG ORANGE!

 

[volplaya8]

@fryeguy93 where are you at…this is your wheelhouse….so Ecu with Miss St or Duke as the 2 seed there?

 

[WillisWG]

Then Duke could easily head to ECU as well…

Yep. Isn't that crazy

 

[volplaya8]

Yep. Isn't that crazy

It’s just fun!!! Best weekend of the year is coming!!! Wall to wall baseball…Im excited!

 

[VolPack22]

Arizona #15 seed ECU #16 makes sense. I bet MSU will be #2 seed in ECU region.

Yeah, I’m thinking MSU goes there also.

 

[VolPack22]

Duke will probably be going to Athens imo.

 

[Gilbert]

Either Duke or Wake is probably the 2 at ECU. Don’t be surprised if ECU is the 16 seed so a certain matchup falls in place.

 

[volplaya8]

Duke will probably be going to Athens imo.

I thought they were saying Wake would go to UGA

 

[VolPack22]

Wake will be in ECU’s regional for the potential Tennessee-Burns super regional.

 

[VolPack22]

I thought they were saying Wake would go to UGA

You think they are going to pass up Burns coming back to Knoxville? That would be the number 1 watched super regional game of all-time.

 

[volplaya8]

Wake will be in ECU’s regional for the potential Tennessee-Burns super regional.

I don’t think thats an option but we will see tomorrow! I’m leaning to Duke or MsSt

 

[volplaya8]

You think they are going to pass up Burns coming back to Knoxville? That would be the number 1 watched super regional game of all-time.

Wake cant advance out of a regional…you know this…

 

[volplaya8]

You think they are going to pass up Burns coming back to Knoxville? That would be the number 1 watched super regional game of all-time.

Have you seen how crazy ECU gets…I like their chances against most there…MsSt and ECU would be some fun baseball to watch

 

[VolPack22]

Wake cant advance out of a regional…you know this…

I know this but the selection committee has shown time and time again they want storylines. Just like A&M will have Texas in the regional or potential super regional before they join the SEC. It’s all too good to pass up for the money hungry NCAA.

 

[volplaya8]

I know this but the selection committee has shown time and time again they want storylines. Just like A&M will have Texas in the regional or potential super regional before they join the SEC. It’s all too good to pass up for the money hungry NCAA.

MsSt is a solid storyline as well…either way…we are the Mighty Vols and we are inside LNS!!! Bring it!!!

 

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[VolPack22]

I’m not naive enough to think the selection committee doesn’t have an agenda whenever they place these teams. Same thing happens in the March madness selection process. Why do you think we were matched up against Texas this year? The Texas-Rick Barnes storyline. Same story, different sport. They only care about one thing and that is

 

[WillisWG]

Duke will probably be going to Athens imo.

Probably right with the ACC title and 20 conference Ws they've earned a higher #2 placement.

 

[VolPack22]

I’m honestly shocked Mississippi State didn’t get a spot. They have the largest stadium in the field. You would think the NCAA would hop on that like white on rice.

 

[volplaya8]

Ga Tech probably the Acc team coming to Knoxville for regionals…

 

[VolPack22]

MsSt is a solid storyline as well…either way…we are the Mighty Vols and we are inside LNS!!! Bring it!!!

Mississippi State or Wake Forest. I think everyone in the country that is a college baseball fan would be tuning into Burns returning to Knoxville. That is must watch television.