ZippyRulz

https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-tournament-march-madness-ff2f65e021742bab56793df8b6ad9a45?user_email=30f3922da9f7b924f97955571239e2222396782643883dfceb6dd05aa98603a9&utm_medium=Sports_wire&utm_source=Sailthru_AP&utm_campaign=Sports Wire recurring beginning Mar 18 2026 2026-03-23&utm_term=Sports HQ Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season. Following a madness-promising first day of upsets, the NCAA Tournament has turned into a high-major affair. The Sweet 16 invite is for power-conference programs only. Advocates for fewer automatic qualifiers and bracket expansion will have a field day with this one. “I think parity is great for the game, but things change,” said Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who spent 21 seasons as an assistant at Gonzaga. The Big Ten is the big conference on the block, pushing through a league-record six teams into the Sweet 16 — three in the same region. The SEC has four Sweet 16 teams, the Big 12 three, the Big East two, the ACC one. Mid-majors: zero for the second straight season.

TT losing to bama 26-10 after 10 min..

We'll get some good replacement players but they won't be NCAAT winning players because ceiling.

On the big stage, Hardman played 21 minutes and went 0-2 with 1 rebound and 0 assists.

Those 1 vs. 19 and 2 vs. 18 seed games would be glorious.

What's clear is that Amy Acton now has a place to live rent-free.

Miami down by 20 at halftime. Alabama beats Hofstra bigly.

kind of a mixed bag i guess. we may be on the list tomorrow after Gemini gets today's results. on the plus side, Iona will be hard to catch. kind of surprised to see Boise and eku.

most ncaa appearances without a win School Appearances Last Appearance Iona 16 2023 Boise State 9 2024 Eastern Kentucky 8 2014 South Dakota State 8 2024 Colgate 7 2024 Nebraska 's win over Troy was their first ever.

That was pre NIL. The climb has become a lot steeper. One wonders what TT's budget is now(?)

Somebody had the chance to title this thread Staying Close to the Vest, and fumbled 😉 Even with the NIL money, JG has to be feeling somewhat ceilinged at Akron. He is still young enough to want another crack at a P4 IMO.

i don't watch much P4 hoops but i would certainly think TT could give Alabama a lot of trouble assuming they win their first game.

#11) Zippy87 produces a top 10 list of fantastic finishes over the past 20 years, would be my choice 😂

It would be interesting to see the leader board breakdown by coach. So far Groce has Tavari and Enrique. Dambrot of course has a bunch and Dan Hipsher is surprisingly well represented.

Corollary : Did Miami just notch an official NCAA Tournament win? Public preppy/money/sweater school vs. Private preppy/money/sweater school. I'll take the public..