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re: Dumb Q- Why is Birmingham hosting two regionals?
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:40 am to dallastiger55
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:40 am to dallastiger55
Every 1st and 2nd round site hosts two groups. That’s how it’s always been. 1st and 2nd round sites host 8 teams.
Pods started in 2002 to cut down on travel after 9/11
The 1st and 2nd round sites used to be matched geographically with the region site.
Now they place the 1st and 2nd round sites in any region to keep teams close to home.
This was the south region in 2001. Everyone played in Memphis or New Orleans and moved on to Atlanta.
It was WAY better back then. The 8 team 1st and 2nd round tournament with everyone playing at the same site was awesome.
Pods started in 2002 to cut down on travel after 9/11
The 1st and 2nd round sites used to be matched geographically with the region site.
Now they place the 1st and 2nd round sites in any region to keep teams close to home.
This was the south region in 2001. Everyone played in Memphis or New Orleans and moved on to Atlanta.
It was WAY better back then. The 8 team 1st and 2nd round tournament with everyone playing at the same site was awesome.
This post was edited on 3/17/23 at 10:43 am
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Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:32 am to The Boat
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It was WAY better back then. The 8 team 1st and 2nd round tournament with everyone playing at the same site was awesome.
No.
It is better now. It used to be that they'd almost make sure a team ( not named UNC) didn't get a home court advantage.
With this, it led to poorer attendance.
Imagine right now if the Birmingham games didn't have Alabama (or Auburn) and their games played at the same time Birmingham was hosting say a Texas - Penn State game.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:57 am to The Boat
Michigan State playing a 16, 9, 12, and 11 to make the Final Four. 
Posted on 3/17/23 at 4:48 pm to The Boat
Yep, this is way better.
Let the same sub-regional teams play on the same court.
Let the same sub-regional teams play on the same court.
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