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USM a cinderella team?
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:34 am
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:34 am
This article says USM continues their Cinderella run. I disagree. They've been a solid program for a while and beat a weak national seed.
Having said that, they will get killed in Omaha...
Having said that, they will get killed in Omaha...
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Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:35 am to geaux222
#3 in regional= cinderella
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:38 am to mlttiger
Cinderella refers to them being one of the last teams in the field of 64, some questioning if they should even be in, and - let's face it - beating superior competition away from home.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:40 am to mlttiger
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#3 in regional
Right, I understand that. But a strong 3 seed. Comparable to a 9 seed in March Madness. Would you consider a 9 seed in the Elite 8 a Cinderella team? If so, then we disagree.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:40 am to geaux222
9 seed as a Cinderella? Most likely.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:43 am to geaux222
quote:I think most people would think that.
Would you consider a 9 seed in the Elite 8 a Cinderella team?
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:50 am to BraveTiger225
So this year, in the NCAA basketball tournament, if Tennessee or Texas A&M had made the Elite Eight they would have been Cinderella?
I think Espn is just trying to create a little drama to attract those who are clueless about who these college baseball teams really are. Not saying they're wrong for doing it either, I guess, because I'd love if the whole nation got into college baseball. I just disagree with what they are trying to sell to us.
I think Espn is just trying to create a little drama to attract those who are clueless about who these college baseball teams really are. Not saying they're wrong for doing it either, I guess, because I'd love if the whole nation got into college baseball. I just disagree with what they are trying to sell to us.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:52 am to Gmorgan4982
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I think most people would think that.
Most people = passive and/or casual fans.
So I think so, too.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 12:53 am to geaux222
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So this year, in the NCAA basketball tournament, if Tennessee or Texas A&M had made the Elite Eight they would have been Cinderella?
there is a big difference there.,
Tennessee is in the SEC and Texas A&M in the Big XII.
yes, i would say they are a cinderella team.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 1:13 am to treyb4324
Fresno State was a #4 in their regional last season (from what I remember)
Made their way to Omaha, and somehow went home with the "big trophy", as CPM calls it...
Now, THAT's a cinderella story...that's the equivalent of a George Mason WINNING the NCAA Tourney, not just making the Final Four...
Southern Miss is an underdog, and a somewhat local team, so I'm pulling for them to do well...
Let's start calling them a cinderella when they're a game away from the championship series...
Made their way to Omaha, and somehow went home with the "big trophy", as CPM calls it...
Now, THAT's a cinderella story...that's the equivalent of a George Mason WINNING the NCAA Tourney, not just making the Final Four...
Southern Miss is an underdog, and a somewhat local team, so I'm pulling for them to do well...
Let's start calling them a cinderella when they're a game away from the championship series...
Posted on 6/8/09 at 4:40 am to drockw1
People keep doubting this USM team and saying that they are about to be killed, but they just keep winning. How many fans gave them a chance to win in Atlanta? Gainsville? Now the same people are doubting them in Omaha.
I will be rooting for a LSU v. USM matchup in the NC game.
I will be rooting for a LSU v. USM matchup in the NC game.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 5:39 am to geaux222
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Right, I understand that. But a strong 3 seed. Comparable to a 9 seed in March Madness. Would you consider a 9 seed in the Elite 8 a Cinderella team?
A strong 3 seed? Says who?
Their RPI ranking going into the Conference USA Tourney was #70. Over the last month of the regular season, they went 8-10.
They were far from a strong #3 seed.
They are more comparable to a 11 or 12 seed than a 9
And I would consider a 12 seed reaching the Elite 8 a Cinderella team
Posted on 6/8/09 at 6:18 am to SPEEDY
Don't know if they are cinderella or not, but I used to play against Corky's team back in my Jr. College days, and this I know, he is a special man. I'm happy for him.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 6:59 am to geaux222
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Right, I understand that. But a strong 3 seed. Comparable to a 9 seed in March Madness. Would you consider a 9 seed in the Elite 8 a Cinderella team? If so, then we disagree.
that means that there are 8 teams predicted to get there before them.....how is that not cinderella?
Posted on 6/8/09 at 7:33 am to geaux222
no comment on the O.P.
However, did anyone see the 9th inning live? Especially the double-play to end the game? Plus the ensuing dog-pile?
Very cool situation!!
However, did anyone see the 9th inning live? Especially the double-play to end the game? Plus the ensuing dog-pile?
Very cool situation!!
Posted on 6/8/09 at 8:49 am to JPinLondon
In terms of who the would have to beat, yes a #9 seed in the Elite 8 would be a cinderella. They would have to beat a #1 and a #4 on the way.
Had LSU made it to the Elite 8 this year as an 8 seed, I would say we would of had the cinderella label. It would of required beating UNC and then Gonzaga.
Had LSU made it to the Elite 8 this year as an 8 seed, I would say we would of had the cinderella label. It would of required beating UNC and then Gonzaga.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 9:37 am to geaux222
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They've been a solid program for a while and beat a weak national seed.
well that solid program had never been to the cws until this year.
so a 3 seed making it to the cws for the first time in school history sounds pretty cinderella to me.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 10:07 am to noonan
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well that solid program had never been to the cws until this year.
Or a Super Regional according to the announcers last night.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 11:26 am to Gulf Coast Tiger
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I will be rooting for a LSU v. USM matchup in the NC game.
You and me both. First because I live on the coast and second because the other bracket contains North Carolina, Arizona State and possibly Texas. USM is my choice to play in the final series.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 11:39 am to wilfont
they are absolutely a cinderella team. a #3 seed from a small conference that beats the big boys and had never even been to a supers before makes it to the cws and they arent cinderella? this post is a joke right?
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