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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
I always look at it as if you switch Indiana's and Gonzaga's schedule how would they do? Odds are Indiana would have the same record as Gonzaga (probably even be 29-0) playing the Zags schedule, but Gonzaga would likely have 3-6 more losses playing Indiana's schedule. Unfortunetly when you play in a weak conference, you play a weak schdule, and when you lose your only two matchups against top-20 teams, it doesn't speak well for you.
Besides even if Gonzaga gets to #1 so what? This isn't football where they need to be #1 or #2 to have a chance at the championship. If they get to #1 and get bounced against a 16 seed in the tournament, getting to #1 means less than nothing.
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I understand they dont need to be #1 to win a championship.
Im merely saying they are just as deserving as anyone else that gets that spot IF they have the wins to support it. Like i said losing to a hig ranked team doesnt really hurt a team when they win 27 other times. Indiana lost to Illinois as well BTW.
My biggest question is if the Zags win out, do they get a 1 seed in the tourney, and what regional will they be placed in. Thats where finishing high really comes into play. Hopefully they get the one seed in the West and play in San Jose the first 2 rounds...barring that in Salt Lake. Lets see how well Spokane travels to support them.