February 27, 201214 yr ^ But who's fault is that? The arenas are there, and plenty good enough to play in. GWB's fault. It is no person's fault. Just the reality of the situation. A huge advantage, none-the-less. Especially with the pod system now.
February 27, 201214 yr In reality what's more of an advantage for Duke? The locale of the venue, or the talent gap with the teams that they play in the first two rounds?
February 27, 201214 yr In reality what's more of an advantage for Duke? The locale of the venue, or the talent gap with the teams that they play in the first two rounds? Obviously the second, but every point counts. If it means a 2-3 point home crowd advantage and not having to worry about the travel hassle, it is worth something.
February 27, 201214 yr Obviously the second, but every point counts. If it means a 2-3 point home crowd advantage and not having to worry about the travel hassle, it is worth something. Rule needs to change, plain and simple. Needs to be a level playing field for all. Same state should not be able to host two consecutive years.
February 27, 201214 yr Rule needs to change, plain and simple. Needs to be a level playing field for all. Same state should not be able to host two consecutive years. :lol: That's impossible. Unless they are going to start playing in 7,000 capacity arenas.
February 27, 201214 yr In reality what's more of an advantage for Duke? The locale of the venue, or the talent gap with the teams that they play in the first two rounds? Judging by Coach K's reaction the last time he had to play in Kentucky during the tournament.... :idunno: refresher...
February 28, 201214 yr Judging by Coach K's reaction the last time he had to play in Kentucky during the tournament.... :idunno: refresher... That was the Sweet 16. I don't understand the point of your post.
February 28, 201214 yr That was the Sweet 16. I don't understand the point of your post. And Coach K seemed to think the venue was quite important. Still applies in the first round, even if the talent differential is greater.
February 28, 201214 yr That was the Sweet 16. I don't understand the point of your post. Radford made the Sweet 16?
February 28, 201214 yr Radford made the Sweet 16? Unless I am mistaken I thought the last time Duke was in Lexington was 2001. The paper on the link was too small for me to read.
February 28, 201214 yr And Coach K seemed to think the venue was quite important. Still applies in the first round, even if the talent differential is greater. Why wouldn't the venue be important?
February 28, 201214 yr :lol: That's impossible. Unless they are going to start playing in 7,000 capacity arenas. No it's not.
February 28, 201214 yr No it's not. Unless you're going to host first round games and Final Four games in the same venue, yes it is. There are only so many venues that hold 12K+ people.
February 28, 201214 yr Unless you're going to host first round games and Final Four games in the same venue, yes it is. There are only so many venues that hold 12K+ people. So you are telling me that Colonial Life (South Carolina) arena (seats 18K) could not replace Greensboro this year? If so, why not?
February 28, 201214 yr So you are telling me that Colonial Life (South Carolina) arena (seats 18K) could not replace Greensboro this year? If so, why not? That's one state. What about the rest of the first round sites that get recycled constantly?
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