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Post by rmancarl on Nov 23, 2021 9:11:20 GMT -8
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Post by sparty on Nov 23, 2021 9:19:52 GMT -8
These bracket guesses are a little silly at this point.
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Post by grad1973 on Nov 23, 2021 9:48:22 GMT -8
I think it is fun to see the cross the country teams play each other early.
There is a lot of hype in this. Particularly if the teams are mature and ready for these games. Some are not. There are a lot of really competitive match ups going on early between the top 20 teams. This sells girls basketball indeed. Other then that it can be used to predict things about the teams winning these games that are premature.
I’m happy several pac 12 teams are playing east coast teams already.
Oregon UCLA Stanford and the beavs are set to mix it up
With these rated teams. Should be fun to watch.
Stanford girls have a game against an up and coming south Florida team sometime this week.
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Post by 411500 on Nov 23, 2021 10:07:46 GMT -8
These bracket guesses are a little silly at this point. "Guesses" about the future are silly in converse proportion to the rigor and the intelligence that went into creating them. Which is to say, the more coherent the defense of the "guess" the less silly it becomes. The less coherent the defense, the more silly it becomes. Ultimately, of course, it is arbitrated by it's accuracy. (Predictive power). If you think bracketology is silly, try reading the economic and political prognostications for next March. GO BEAVS!! |
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Post by greybeav on Nov 23, 2021 10:22:42 GMT -8
Anyone notice that when you click on any team name, it goes to the men's info? Or is it just me ?
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Post by Werebeaver on Nov 23, 2021 11:10:08 GMT -8
These bracket guesses are a little silly at this point. "Guesses" about the future are silly in converse proportion to the rigor and the intelligence that went into creating them. Which is to say, the more coherent the defense of the "guess" the less silly it becomes. The less coherent the defense, the more silly it becomes. Ultimately, of course, it is arbitrated by it's accuracy. (Predictive power). If you think bracketology is silly, try reading the economic and political prognostications for next March. GO BEAVS!! I kind of disagree. I think at this point of the season they're silly regardless of the "rigor and intelligence" applied to create them. Maybe even more so (the more rigor and intelligence, the sillier). |
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Post by sparty on Nov 23, 2021 11:17:23 GMT -8
"Guesses" about the future are silly in converse proportion to the rigor and the intelligence that went into creating them. Which is to say, the more coherent the defense of the "guess" the less silly it becomes. The less coherent the defense, the more silly it becomes. Ultimately, of course, it is arbitrated by it's accuracy. (Predictive power). If you think bracketology is silly, try reading the economic and political prognostications for next March. GO BEAVS!! I kind of disagree. I think at this point of the season they're silly regardless of the "rigor and intelligence" applied to create them. Maybe even more so (the more rigor and intelligence, the sillier). Yeah. When I first read it I knew how you would respond Werebeaver. You are a “l don’t want all the fluff sort of guy” It is kind of like the whole star rating argument. What is your feelings about Massey ratings? |
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Post by Werebeaver on Nov 23, 2021 11:48:13 GMT -8
I kind of disagree. I think at this point of the season they're silly regardless of the "rigor and intelligence" applied to create them. Maybe even more so (the more rigor and intelligence, the sillier). Yeah. When I first read it I knew how you would respond Werebeaver. You are a “l don’t want all the fluff sort of guy” It is kind of like the whole star rating argument. What is your feelings about Massey ratings? I think after the teams have played a little and started to build their season resumes it's interesting to see how a computer program like Massey's ranks them. I don't even try to dig-in and understand the methodology because for me, it's just entertainment. And when I say something is "silly" that's not necessarily a harsh judgment. There is an inherent element of silliness baked-in to being a sports fan. So I plead guilty. |
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Post by lotrader on Nov 23, 2021 11:56:49 GMT -8
Rankings/Bracketology is all hype until we get into conference season play--at which point rankings seems a bit more rational. I really don't think these AP & Coach's Polls should start until conference play begins. Preseason polls unfairly advantage some teams and disadvantage others
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Post by rgeorge on Nov 23, 2021 12:09:22 GMT -8
Rankings/Bracketology is all hype until we get into conference season play--at which point rankings seems a bit more rational. I really don't think these AP & Coach's Polls should start until conference play begins. Preseason polls unfairly advantage some teams and disadvantage others Pre-season, early season polls offer advantages and disadvantages only in the respective polls. The end of the season records, performances, and committee determine the most important part of the season, tourney bracketing. A pre-season poll/ranking has zero bearing (ad or disad) on a team's end result. Other than the NET these prognostications and polls are for entertainment value only... for fans. I guarantee coaches pay zero attention to them as their scouting reports tell them everything they need to know. I can also safely say that most polls have never seen most of the teams listed actually play a complete game. They are a lot like recruiting rankings... word of mouth, reputation, a few key highlights, randomized outstanding performances against other supposedly rated players. To some, a meaningful way to pass the time and have conversations. To others, meaningless drivel that can lead to some comical discourse... try listening to an uck fan talk recruiting rating/classes with a straight face!? |
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Post by beaveragain on Nov 23, 2021 12:21:22 GMT -8
Hmmm, interesting way to keep the Pac-12 from embarrassing the rest of the country. Send half of the Pac to Spokane and no one to Bridgeport. Keeps Uconn safe this time.
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Post by beaverstever on Nov 23, 2021 14:18:00 GMT -8
Speaking of UConn, nice to see them embarrassed early. They were about as competition be vs SC as we were last year.
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Post by rmancarl on Nov 23, 2021 15:29:21 GMT -8
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Post by believeinthebeavs on Nov 23, 2021 16:04:47 GMT -8
Speaking of UConn, nice to see them embarrassed early. Early, late, or any time in between is a good time to see uconn embarrassed |
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Post by ricke71 on Jan 1, 2022 16:19:16 GMT -8
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