Sleepers and Sleeping Giants

CalSports1 · 03-13-2007, 10:33 PM

Here are my NCAA Sleepers or the candidates to be the next George
Mason:

1) Nevada
2) Southern Illinois
3) Butler
4) Long Beach State
5) Winthrop
6) Xavier

dlb · 03-14-2007, 07:08 AM

I don't think there will be a George Mason this year. One of the teams you list might get a first round upset; one may even have a long-odds shot at the Sweet 16, but none will get any farther than that.

LaxD · 03-14-2007, 03:14 PM

I'm with dlb. I doubt there will be a George Mason. In fact, if one of the teams that you've listed get's to the elite 8 I will host a sig that says "Calsports1 is my hero and you should love him too"

JoseA · 03-14-2007, 04:47 PM

I think Winthrop has a good chance of being a cinderalla.

Also watch out for another George, George Washington. Lately they have been playing well and I think could cause a stir in the tourney

dlb · 03-14-2007, 06:27 PM

For a small-school Cinderella, I'd look for senior guards, especially ones that are about 6'4" and powerfully built.

CalSports1 · 03-15-2007, 04:14 AM

I agree on GW as a possible upsetter, as they are lighting it up for sure heading in to the Tourney...If you hold up a CalSports1 sign with an Elite 8
entrant from my list, me and the CalSports1 website will be very happy lol....

As far as the Top Guns, I like Georgetown and Florida, but Bruins are my
Fav team!

Amberelise · 03-15-2007, 03:46 PM

Southern Illinois was ranked as high as 11th this year (and toward the END). I don't think it's a HUGE longshot for them to make elite 8. They've made the sweet 16 with a MUCH lower ranking.

Maybe it's just a bias against the school. Where is the love? If people knew that many of the players are from Chicago and not Southern Illinois would they think differently.

Probably.

And two more things:

1.) If the Salukis went past the first round it would not be considered an "upset". They are ranked with the expectation of making the Sweet 16 so it should not be considered a "long shot".
2.) How can people talk about Salukis being in a weak conference (not in this thread), but then go on and on about how good Creighton is and how they are going to upset teams. (Again, not in this thread, but definitely in links on this board.)

CalSports1 · 03-15-2007, 06:49 PM

I would agree with your points, and the answer is, that people overreact to one or two good games. Sure, Creighton is 'hot', but Southern Illinois has
been good all season long. Only the Tourney will decide how tough the conference is when push comes to shove. So. Illini may not be a true sleeper, but they are not well known, so they still could arguably qualify, especially in the later rounds.

Amberelise · 03-15-2007, 08:40 PM

Southern Illini

*sigh*

dlb · 03-15-2007, 09:56 PM

I think that VCU team might have some potential.

bedir than average · 03-15-2007, 10:01 PM

Duke, schmook. Wait until they face a real team.

Silly me I bought into the GW hype. I had them winning two games.

aCutb · 03-16-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedir than average

Duke, schmook. Wait until they face a real team.

Silly me I bought into the GW hype. I had them winning two games.

Same here. I had the GW in the sweet 16 along with VCU. Well, maybe VCU will get there so I don't feel too bad.

dlb · 03-16-2007, 07:23 AM

This was a down year for dook, but VCU played a good game last night. I don't think they'll win their next one, but credit where it's due - it's not that the Devils were handing out free tickets; the Rams beat them.

CalSports1 · 03-19-2007, 01:17 AM

I'm with dlb. I doubt there will be a George Mason. In fact, if one of the teams that you've listed get's to the elite 8 I will host a sig that says "Calsports1 is my hero and you should love him too"

My Selections of Butler and Southern Illinois are easily through to the Sweet Sixteen and now come the bigger tests. Both Xavier and Nevada, also sleepers of mine, gave it a Great go before falling to Ohio State and
Memphis respectively.

If the So. Illinois Salukis or Butler Bulldogs are on their 'A' game , you might just be waltzing around with a CalSports1 sign after all:-)

03-13-2007, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
CalSports1 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	Sleepers and Sleeping Giants Here are my NCAA Sleepers or the candidates to be the next George Mason: 1) Nevada 2) Southern Illinois 3) Butler 4) Long Beach State 5) Winthrop 6) Xavier __________________ Saul Calsports1 http://www.calsports1.com

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LaxD Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 872	I'm with dlb. I doubt there will be a George Mason. In fact, if one of the teams that you've listed get's to the elite 8 I will host a sig that says "Calsports1 is my hero and you should love him too" __________________ Guests:Please register on fanhome, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Members: Join Fanhome's Official Fantasy Football League

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JoseA Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,097	I think Winthrop has a good chance of being a cinderalla. Also watch out for another George, George Washington. Lately they have been playing well and I think could cause a stir in the tourney __________________ Register here and join the discussion

03-15-2007, 04:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
CalSports1 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	GW I agree on GW as a possible upsetter, as they are lighting it up for sure heading in to the Tourney...If you hold up a CalSports1 sign with an Elite 8 entrant from my list, me and the CalSports1 website will be very happy lol.... As far as the Top Guns, I like Georgetown and Florida, but Bruins are my Fav team! __________________ Saul Calsports1 http://www.calsports1.com

03-15-2007, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amberelise Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61	Southern Illinois was ranked as high as 11th this year (and toward the END). I don't think it's a HUGE longshot for them to make elite 8. They've made the sweet 16 with a MUCH lower ranking. Maybe it's just a bias against the school. Where is the love? If people knew that many of the players are from Chicago and not Southern Illinois would they think differently. Probably. And two more things: 1.) If the Salukis went past the first round it would not be considered an "upset". They are ranked with the expectation of making the Sweet 16 so it should not be considered a "long shot". 2.) How can people talk about Salukis being in a weak conference (not in this thread), but then go on and on about how good Creighton is and how they are going to upset teams. (Again, not in this thread, but definitely in links on this board.) Last edited by Amberelise; 03-15-2007 at 04:15 PM.

03-14-2007, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,293	I don't think there will be a George Mason this year. One of the teams you list might get a first round upset; one may even have a long-odds shot at the Sweet 16, but none will get any farther than that.

03-14-2007, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,293	For a small-school Cinderella, I'd look for senior guards, especially ones that are about 6'4" and powerfully built.

03-15-2007, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
CalSports1 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	Overreact? I would agree with your points, and the answer is, that people overreact to one or two good games. Sure, Creighton is 'hot', but Southern Illinois has been good all season long. Only the Tourney will decide how tough the conference is when push comes to shove. So. Illini may not be a true sleeper, but they are not well known, so they still could arguably qualify, especially in the later rounds. __________________ Saul Calsports1 http://www.calsports1.com

03-15-2007, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amberelise Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61	Southern Illini sigh

03-15-2007, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,293	I think that VCU team might have some potential.

03-15-2007, 10:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Duke, schmook. Wait until they face a real team. Silly me I bought into the GW hype. I had them winning two games. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

03-16-2007, 07:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,293	This was a down year for dook, but VCU played a good game last night. I don't think they'll win their next one, but credit where it's due - it's not that the Devils were handing out free tickets; the Rams beat them.

03-19-2007, 01:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
CalSports1 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	Sketch the Sign? I'm with dlb. I doubt there will be a George Mason. In fact, if one of the teams that you've listed get's to the elite 8 I will host a sig that says "Calsports1 is my hero and you should love him too" My Selections of Butler and Southern Illinois are easily through to the Sweet Sixteen and now come the bigger tests. Both Xavier and Nevada, also sleepers of mine, gave it a Great go before falling to Ohio State and Memphis respectively. If the So. Illinois Salukis or Butler Bulldogs are on their 'A' game , you might just be waltzing around with a CalSports1 sign after all:-) __________________ Saul Calsports1 http://www.calsports1.com