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Dumb Q- Why is Birmingham hosting two regionals?
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:06 am
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:06 am
Is this common? Why are they hosting the south and midwest?
They have Bama and Auburn both playing in Bham
They have Bama and Auburn both playing in Bham
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Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:08 am to dallastiger55
They started doing pod seeding many years ago for opening 2 rounds since it doesn't matter prior to sweet 16. Pods help keep some teams closer to home if possible.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:09 am to dallastiger55
Umm they aren't hosting any Regionals
Birmingham is hosting 1st and 2nd Round games. Are you new to basketball and the POD system? Auburn should no way be playing in Birmingham though. They are not a top 4 seed and should not be protected in the POD system like they are.
Birmingham is hosting 1st and 2nd Round games. Are you new to basketball and the POD system? Auburn should no way be playing in Birmingham though. They are not a top 4 seed and should not be protected in the POD system like they are.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:09 am to dallastiger55
Bruce Pearl likely played a large role in setting this in motion years ago.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:13 am to Stidham8
They could have easily swapped Auburn with another region.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:32 am to nicholastiger
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They could have easily swapped Auburn with another region.
People on the committee swear that all they do is come out with the rankings and feed them into an algorithm. Auburn lucked out but nobody was actively trying to screw Houston
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:34 am to dallastiger55
They want to go Top Golf?
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
Posted on 3/17/23 at 10:46 am to Glorious
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but nobody was actively trying to screw Houston
Man I bet you can't convince Houston fans of that.
Any fanbase would be pissed if they earned a Number 1 seed and then had to play the 8/9 seed basically as a road game.
Houston could get the Final Four basically at home but plays second round game basically on the road. Crazy.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:09 am to elposter
quote:People are failing to realize that Auburn is sharing the session with Alabama tomorrow. Houston could very well have a home court feel because Alabama has been purchasing tickets to this session for a month.
Houston could get the Final Four basically at home but plays second round game basically on the road. Crazy.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:15 am to Rig
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People are failing to realize that Auburn is sharing the session with Alabama tomorrow. Houston could very well have a home court feel because Alabama has been purchasing tickets to this session for a month.
Playing in your home state provides a huge mental advantage. And people are overrating how much Alabama fans are going to care or cheer against Auburn. Houston is a bigger threat in the tournament to Alabama.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:23 am to dallastiger55
I saw a regional finals in Birmingham back in 1997. Arizona, Kansas, Chattanooga, and Providence.
God Shammgod
God Shammgod
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 11:46 am to dallastiger55
I’m taking Auburn with the points tomorrow no matter what it is
However reason they essentially got 2 home games as a 9 seed is bullshite and if I was Iowa & Houston I’d be raising hell about it
However reason they essentially got 2 home games as a 9 seed is bullshite and if I was Iowa & Houston I’d be raising hell about it
Posted on 3/17/23 at 11:48 am to East Coast Band
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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.
I’m gonna need a fan of a team that’s been past the sweet 16 more than one time to chime in.
Alabama would be playing in Birmingham under the old format so this point is moot.
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 12:00 pm to Choupique19
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Michigan State playing a 16, 9, 12, and 11 to make the Final Four
Can't play the other games, can only play your games.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 1:12 pm to dallastiger55
As I understand it, Bham was the closest first round site to Houston. Of course the 8/9 (Auburn )gets pulled along to whatever site Houston gets.
Posted on 3/17/23 at 3:44 pm to The Boat
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Playing in your home state provides a huge mental advantage. And people are overrating how much Alabama fans are going to care or cheer against Auburn. Houston is a bigger threat in the tournament to Alabama.
I was at all 4 games yesterday. There were enough Auburn fans at the Bama game and vice versa to create some atmosphere for the opponent. Neither fanbase really committed though
The question is, how will the Bama fans respond if the Houston game is going down to the wire? How many Auburn fans are gonna stick around for the Bama game that tips off at 9
This post was edited on 3/17/23 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 3/17/23 at 3:48 pm to Choupique19
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Michigan State playing a 16, 9, 12, and 11 to make the Final Four.
Sorry the higher seeds shite the bed
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