2007 ACC Tournament Thread

[Mackus]

GT is without a doubt a lock now.

I don't think they're a stone cold lock. If they lose by 20+ and theres some other bubble teams that play really well, they could get bumped out.

I don't think that will happen, but a scenario exists in which they could be NIT bound, so they aren't a complete lock. I think they have about a 90% chance of making the tournament though, if not higher.

FSU is still probably about 50/50 at this point.

[beaner]

I don't think they're a stone cold lock. If they lose by 20+ and theres some other bubble teams that play really well, they could get bumped out.

I don't think that will happen, but a scenario exists in which they could be NIT bound, so they aren't a complete lock. I think they have about a 90% chance of making the tournament though, if not higher.

FSU is still probably about 50/50 at this point.

If Georgia Tech loses tonight, which I think they might, they could be in trouble. I do agree that FSU may still need another win to get in.

[beaner]

If they beat UNC, they're a lock.

And I'm not changing my prediction.

Agreed, but that's a BIG if...

[rolliefingers]

Agreed, but that's a BIG if...

OK, we get it, you don't think FSU can beat your precious Heels. Jeez.

I also think FSU could get in if it's a close game all the way through. Like, if they're tied in the last minute and lose by 2 or 3, that might be enough to put them in.

[ccbird]

Thorton is indeed a beast. Foul call at the end was horrible. Thorton was out of control on the drive. You can't make that call and at the end of a game between two teams fighting for their NCAA tourny lives. You got to let them play 5 more min.


FSU isn't a lock by any means. I think they are in the same boat MD was last year against BC. If they win they are in, if they play UNC close I think they have a good shot, but if they get blown out I think it severly hurts their chances.

Beaner.....don't worry after tommorow FSU's name won't be mentioned on this thread anymore. UNC by at least 10.

[beaner]

OK, we get it, you don't think FSU can beat your precious Heels. Jeez.

I also think FSU could get in if it's a close game all the way through. Like, if they're tied in the last minute and lose by 2 or 3, that might be enough to put them in.

I'd say it if MAryland was the top seed too, I promise you. I have nothing against Florida State to be honest, I just think this sudden love for them on here is odd. I could go back and look at every College Hoops thread since November and I don't think I could find any FSU love at all.

[ccbird]

On to UMD-Miami. I'm actually not too worried here which is never the case when the Terps play an ACC tourny game. They are rolling and have some motivation for beating Miami after the loss at Comcast. I would like to see them jump on Miami early and have the luxury of resting some guys down the stretch.

[Sports Guy]

I don't think they're a stone cold lock. If they lose by 20+ and theres some other bubble teams that play really well, they could get bumped out.

I don't think that will happen, but a scenario exists in which they could be NIT bound, so they aren't a complete lock. I think they have about a 90% chance of making the tournament though, if not higher.

FSU is still probably about 50/50 at this point.

I don't agree with you about GT.

They finished 8-8 in the best conference in the country(even by RPI)..They have wins over BC, UNC, Duke and Memphis..They have 8 top 50 rpi wins and they have won 7 of their last 10.

Now, if they lose to Wake and alot of other bubble teams win their tourneys or win alot of big games, MAYBE they could get in trouble but i just don't think it will happen. I think you can pencil them in.

[beaner]

On to UMD-Miami. I'm actually not too worried here which is never the case when the Terps play an ACC tourny game. They are rolling and have some motivation for beating Miami after the loss at Comcast. I would like to see them jump on Miami early and have the luxury of resting some guys down the stretch.

I'd have to agree, I don't expect much of a game here. Good luck to all my Terp/Duke(last Sunday)/FSU friends..

[rolliefingers]

I'd say it if MAryland was the top seed too, I promise you. I have nothing against Florida State to be honest, I just think this sudden love for them on here is odd. I could go back and look at every College Hoops thread since November and I don't think I could find any FSU love at all.

It's not just random love for no reason; I outlined my reasons pretty clearly. And Thornton dropping 40-plus the other night is what really solidified it for me.

[Mackus]

I don't agree with you about GT.

Now, if they lose to Wake and alot of other bubble teams win their tourneys or win alot of big games, MAYBE they could get in trouble but i just don't think it will happen. I think you can pencil them in.

Actually, it sounds like you do agree with me about GT

[beaner]

It's not just random love for no reason; I outlined my reasons pretty clearly. And Thornton dropping 40-plus the other night is what really solidified it for me.

Thornton is terrific and I do understand how some of you believe that he can carry a team in a big setting. You did outline your reasons for thinking FSU can win the tourney, I'm just giving you a hard time.

[beaner]

Actually, it sounds like you do agree with me about GT

Come on, guys, jump on the Wake Forest over Ga Tech bandwagon..I'm flying solo on that pick right now.

[Sports Guy]

Come on, guys, jump on the Wake Forest over Ga Tech bandwagon..I'm flying solo on that pick right now.

That is because you are wrong.

HEck, i would like to see GT lose that game, as that would take away the best team in Duke's bracket, IMO, before they get to Sunday.

[rolliefingers]

That is because you are wrong.

HEck, i would like to see GT lose that game, as that would take away the best team in Duke's bracket, IMO, before they get to Sunday.

Go ahead, SG, plenty of room on that bandwagon!