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This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 23, 2023, 5:27 PM
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the tourney, but the one is NOT THE FIRST GAME WE PLAY! It matters not a speck on a flea's scrotum what the result is in tomorrow's game with VT, as far as advancement. Only by beating BC will we advance, and we will do that even if we lost to VT 100-0, as long as everybody in our pod winds up 1-1.
And, as has been the case for US in the past, VT now knows, because of the rankings, in advance of our game, they have ZERO chance of advancing. Why even play these games? Teams that pretty well know they are already in the NCAA Regionals are just at risk of injury to a player in a contest that means absolutely nothing, TO EITHER SIDE.
Coach Bakich can rah-rah about trying to win every game, but teams are made up of human beings, and from either side, this game with VT tomorrow stands to be one of the flattest, no interest games that you could imagine.
And that's all I have to say about pool play. Other than that, carry on.
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National Seed implications only
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May 23, 2023, 5:46 PM
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Guess the best you can say is winning may improve national seeding and losing could hurt. Zero ACC tournament implications.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 23, 2023, 5:59 PM
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The tournament is what it is so no need worrying about the format. If we want to be a National Seed, we most certainly do care about winning tomorrow and every game we get to play.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 23, 2023, 6:19 PM
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the tourney, but the one is NOT THE FIRST GAME WE PLAY! It matters not a speck on a flea's scrotum what the result is in tomorrow's game with VT, as far as advancement. Only by beating BC will we advance, and we will do that even if we lost to VT 100-0, as long as everybody in our pod winds up 1-1.
And, as has been the case for US in the past, VT now knows, because of the rankings, in advance of our game, they have ZERO chance of advancing. Why even play these games? Teams that pretty well know they are already in the NCAA Regionals are just at risk of injury to a player in a contest that means absolutely nothing, TO EITHER SIDE.
Coach Bakich can rah-rah about trying to win every game, but teams are made up of human beings, and from either side, this game with VT tomorrow stands to be one of the flattest, no interest games that you could imagine.
And that's all I have to say about pool play. Other than that, carry on.
Then your strategy for tomorrow is a bullpen day and you work on your offense. The goal is to win tbe tournament. The format is considered in tbe strategy. Coach will not stay traditional, he has already said the goal is to win the tournament. He will not make a decision this week thinking about next Friday. This guy is way more serious and wants the ACC crown. Bet on that!!
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 23, 2023, 6:19 PM
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the tourney, but the one is NOT THE FIRST GAME WE PLAY! It matters not a speck on a flea's scrotum what the result is in tomorrow's game with VT, as far as advancement. Only by beating BC will we advance, and we will do that even if we lost to VT 100-0, as long as everybody in our pod winds up 1-1.
And, as has been the case for US in the past, VT now knows, because of the rankings, in advance of our game, they have ZERO chance of advancing. Why even play these games? Teams that pretty well know they are already in the NCAA Regionals are just at risk of injury to a player in a contest that means absolutely nothing, TO EITHER SIDE.
Coach Bakich can rah-rah about trying to win every game, but teams are made up of human beings, and from either side, this game with VT tomorrow stands to be one of the flattest, no interest games that you could imagine.
And that's all I have to say about pool play. Other than that, carry on.
Then your strategy for tomorrow is a bullpen day and you work on your offense. The goal is to win tbe tournament. The format is considered in tbe strategy. Coach will not stay traditional, he has already said the goal is to win the tournament. He will not make a decision this week thinking about next Friday. This guy is way more serious and wants the ACC crown. Bet on that!!
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 23, 2023, 6:19 PM
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Then your strategy for tomorrow is a bullpen day and you work on your offense. The goal is to win tbe tournament. The format is considered in tbe strategy. Coach will not stay traditional, he has already said the goal is to win the tournament. He will not make a decision this week thinking about next Friday. This guy is way more serious and wants the ACC crown. Bet on tbat!!
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 23, 2023, 6:44 PM
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I don't know. I think we need to keep the momentum going. Keep our feet on the gas. Don't let up.
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So u are telling me flees have a scrotum***
May 23, 2023, 7:58 PM
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With my back, I could not get that low to corroborate, but
May 24, 2023, 8:24 AM
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a wee person started the rumor.
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do tranny fleas need a 3rd bathroom?***
May 24, 2023, 8:30 AM
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 23, 2023, 9:25 PM
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It’s kind of a seeded pool play. The regular season matters. Huge advantage to finish high. Although I agree with you on the games that “don’t matter” in the tourney. The important game really matters.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 23, 2023, 10:01 PM
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“ Coach Bakich can rah-rah about trying to win every game”
That’s not what he said. He said they intend to try to win the tourney. Do you think he doesn’t understand the variables as you just laid them out? Do you think he won’t adjust his strategy accordingly. And yes, pool play sucks. But I don’t know why you’re acting like Bakich said or did something wrong in relation to it.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 23, 2023, 10:09 PM
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Well he did say this:
“people are saying there’s games that don’t matter. That doesn’t resonate. I have no comprehension of that kind of thinking. So, we’re going to go into every game and, no matter who we’re playing, when we’re playing, we’re going to try to win.”
Hoping we go with a weekday starter tomorrow.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 23, 2023, 10:22 PM
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I’m just ready to watch Grice hit curveballs out the park
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 24, 2023, 5:51 AM
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Just win!!! If you keep winning, you can't lose. Winning breeds more winning.
Go Tigers!!!
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CU Medallion [65514]
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Please forward to the basketball department. Thank You.
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May 24, 2023, 8:26 AM
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Re: Please forward to the basketball department. Thank You.
May 24, 2023, 8:57 AM
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Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
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Standout [317]
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 24, 2023, 7:52 AM
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Athletes don’t see it your way. They want to win every game.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
May 24, 2023, 8:57 AM
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Exactly
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We just need to win 1 game
May 24, 2023, 8:01 AM
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My understanding is that if we win 1 game, either 1, we advance due to our seeding. I believe we win the tie breaker over both other teams. This year, due to our seeding, I think pool play is a good thing.
Correct me if I’m wrong, which I’m sure you will!
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Re: We just need to win 1 game
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May 24, 2023, 8:21 AM
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That's not correct. If BC beats us, they are 2-0 and they win the pool.
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Re: We just need to win 1 game
May 24, 2023, 12:03 PM
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You are incorrect. If we beat VT and lose to BC we are out because BC would be 2-0 in pool play. Therefore BC would advance. We must beat BC to be in. All teams would be 1-1 in our pool and the tie breaker is highest seed advances.
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Re: This is why I HATE pool play. We are now one and done in
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May 24, 2023, 8:25 AM
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We were going to be one-and-done no matter who won yesterday.
The format is stupid.
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Its like an intentional walk
May 24, 2023, 7:18 PM
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where they still have to toss all 4 balls
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