okay guys, enough gnashing of teeth...it's not that bad
Thought I'd try to diminish the human element (all these "Backetologist" were obviously blowing smoke up our asses) and take a look this morning at several popular computer metrics. If we feel the MWC got screwed, who took their place and was over seeded? For the MWC and a sampling of others, I averaged the NET, Kenpom, and Massey Composite. Here's what I found...
New Mexico: you got phucked! Average ranking was 22.6. Okay, maybe you get dinged a little for your schedule but IMO should have been a 7 seed.
Boise: you didn't deserve the play-in bullshit. Average 35.3. A 9 or 10 was about right but not the 3rd 10.
Nevada: should be happy. Average 33.3. So an 8 or 9 seed would have been appropriate. In this case, a 10 is better!
Colorado State: can't complain. Average 37. A solid 10 seed.
San Diego State: You earned it. Average 21. Last 5, first 6
Utah State: Count your blessing, I guess. Average 41.6. Translates to an 11 seed, not sure being an 8 is really better.
Over-seeded?
Surprisingly, not Michigan State. Based on their average of 22.6, they actually got screwed with a 9 seed.
And my Colorado Buffs also took it in the shorts with a bullshit play-in 10 after averaging 25.3
Here are 5 of the biggest seed "thieves"
1 South Carolina average 44.6 seed 6
2 Washington State average 41.3 seed 7
3 Clemson average 34.6 seed 6 come on New Mexico!!
4 Northwestern average 47.3 seed 9
5 Texas A&M average 45 seed 9