This map gives a rough approximation of UVA alumni concentration (click on US to see breakdown by state):
https://www.setlist.fm/stats/concert...-43d6e713.html
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This map gives a rough approximation of UVA alumni concentration (click on US to see breakdown by state):
https://www.setlist.fm/stats/concert...-43d6e713.html
Pittsburgh was closer to Charlottesville than Charlotte last year as well. If UVA gets to choose as overall #1, they will choose Columbia because it's a lot more accessible to their primary alumni base (DC). Only one other team has a case for overall #1, and it's not UNC.
Duke is a #1 seed, end of story. If they win tomorrow against FSU, it will be in the East Region. It might not matter, to be honest.
UVA #1 South
Kentucky or Tennessee #1 in the Midwest with UNC
Gonzaga #1 in the West
Lunardi just said Duke is a No.1 with Zion in their team. It now depends what Kentucky does to see if UNC gets the third ACC No.1.
We’re a number 1 but is the East Regional off the table? Did U.Va have that already wrapped up?
Is Gonzaga gonna get a one just bc they are the only good team west of Louisiana?
I think the big thing with this is assuming UNC is 4 through 7 on the seed list, they basically are guaranteed to be in the same bracket as UK (possibly TN) because can't be with UVa or us...which I like because I take both of them going to the final four. (Of course, Lunardi isn't all knowing but I agree with him.) But downside is we could get TN in Louisville if we're fortunate to make it that far. Which would be better than KY there though.
I think it will go to Duke. Beat UVA twice during the season and have similar resumes.
UVA's most impressive wins are
- UNC, VA Tech, Wisconsin
Duke's most impressive wins are:
- Virginia x 2, UNC (with 2 Ls), Kentucky, Texas Tech
UVA doesn't have a bad loss on their resume, but they don't have the top-end wins Duke does. A win against Florida State and the deal is sealed. If Duke loses tomorrow, I am not as certain.
No, Columbus is closer to DC than Columbia also. You seem to think Ohio is further away from VA than it is. Look, UVA might choose Columbia, who knows - but the travel time argument is not really valid.
In any case, I have to think we're now extremely likely to be in Columbia for the first weekend. Can we steal DC away from UVA for the regional by winning tomorrow? (edit: that seems to be the consensus here. I think UVA is likely to get South over Kentucky in that scenario though).
One interesting scenario...Michigan State may get a 1 if they win the Big 10 AND neither of Tennessee and UK win the SEC. the committee may take into consideration that MSU has been hot and now finally healthy. Just a thought.
I’d go
East: Duke Michigan
South: Virginia Tenn
MidWest: Kentucky MichSt
West: UNC Gonzaga
UVA would be a higher 1-seed than UK, though, imo.
Interestingly, even though you'd be farther away, I think I'd rather be in the Midwest instead of in the South with either Tenn / UK, anyway. Being a higher 1-seed than the SEC winner might cause you pain.
Of course, it is Duke in that situation if we lose tomorrow (which is quite possible).
I think you convinced me. I had been thinking Columbus less hostile than Columbia but the extra day of rest probably wins