2018 NCAA Tournament

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

We forgot to post this yesterday... or more realistically, didn't have time...



The NCAA Division III tournaments are set. We know which 128 teams will be playing for the national championship. But there were some surprises, maybe some controversy, and certainly a lot of questions.

On a special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh was joined by Ryan Scott as they answered questions, tried to understand some of the decisions made, and pointed to some of the more interesting games to watch.

Dave also had a chance to talk more in depth about one of the big stories in the men's bracket, Yeshiva. Men's coach Elliot Steinmetz discussed the team's first ever conference title, NCAA tournament berth, and some of the scheduling changes that will take place to accommodate the school's religious background.

Dave will also talked to the men's committee chairs, Tim Fitzpatrick (Coast Guard Athletics Director), later in the show.

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[Greek Tragedy]

So what are some upsets that have happened in the 1st weekend? What are some possible big upsets this weekend?

Northwestern beating St. Thomas a few years ago is a big one. In 2012(?) Edgewood beats River Falls.

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Defiance over defending champs and #2 ranked UW-Whitewater in 2015 by 12 (same day as the Northwestern upset of the #3 team)

[BBJones]

Congrats to Yeshiva, I hope they work out all the previously addressed Sabbath requirements.  That should be respected by the NCAA.  Also provides an educational opportunity for all of us understand the beliefs of the Maccabees. 

I attended the quad that Hope College hosted first and second round last year.  After sundown, the Wisconsin teams--Ripon and Oshkosh, who both lost close first round games--exercised a few demons with the holy water of Holland, which they eventually ran out of at the hotel bar.   

 

[deiscanton]

Congrats to Yeshiva, I hope they work out all the previously addressed Sabbath requirements.  That should be respected by the NCAA.  Also provides an educational opportunity for all of us understand the beliefs of the Maccabees. 

I attended the quad that Hope College hosted first and second round last year.  After sundown, the Wisconsin teams--Ripon and Oshkosh, who both lost close first round games--exercised a few demons with the holy water of Holland, which they eventually ran out of at the hotel bar.   

The start time for the first round game between York PA and Yeshiva is at 1 PM Eastern Friday, and will be the first game of the day.

If York PA advances-- the second round will be at 7 PM Eastern Saturday.
If Yeshiva advances-- the second round will be at 8:30 PM Eastern Saturday.

York, PA has an active Chabad community that can help out Yeshiva with the observance of Shabbat. 

[Gregory Sager]

York, PA has an active Chabad community that can help out Yeshiva with the observance of Shabbat.

That's very cool, and very much in the spirit of D3.

[Knightstalker]

Congrats to Yeshiva, I hope they work out all the previously addressed Sabbath requirements.  That should be respected by the NCAA.  Also provides an educational opportunity for all of us understand the beliefs of the Maccabees. 

I attended the quad that Hope College hosted first and second round last year.  After sundown, the Wisconsin teams--Ripon and Oshkosh, who both lost close first round games--exercised a few demons with the holy water of Holland, which they eventually ran out of at the hotel bar.   

The local ABC station in New York, channel 7 did a story last night about Yeshiva.  It was an interesting piece.  Besides the sabbath restrictions they also have to find kosher food for the team but they are excited about the opportunity to play in the tournament.  They have also been getting calls and emails from around the globe wishing them luck from Jewish basketball fans.

[mailsy]

Very cool!

[Smitty Oom]

Do you have a link? Very cool story!

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Do you have a link? Very cool story!

Here's the D3hoops story on Yeshiva.

http://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2018/yeshiva-jewish-history

[Gray Fox]

I'm intrigued by the match up of Sul Ross State and St. Olaf.
Two very different cultures   I'm sure they play the game with the same enthusiasm.

[Knightstalker]

Here is the link to the ABC site that has the video embedded.
http://abc7ny.com/sports/yeshiva-university-heads-to-ncaa-div-iii-tournament-for-1st-time/3149707/

[Ralph Turner]

I'm intrigued by the match up of Sul Ross State and St. Olaf.
Two very different cultures   I'm sure they play the game with the same enthusiasm.

I can see it now. The world famous St Olaf's Choir performing, Home on the Range,  "where the deer and the antelope play".

SRSU is the birthplace of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association in 1948.

http://www.sulross.edu/sul-ross-state-university-rodeo


Current offices are in Walla Walla Washington, another D3 venue.

http://www.collegerodeo.com/

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

A little look at how hosts have done in the tournament recently... 2013 was the awkward year where the tournament was stretched out to the breaking point.

       Round 1   Round 2   Sweet 16   Elite 8
2017:   15-1       11-4       2-2       1-1
2016:   11-5        9-3       3-1       1-2
2015:   13-3       12-2       4-0       3-1
2014:   12-4        9-4       3-1       2-1
2013:   24-6        8-8       6-2        -
2012:   11-5        8-3       2-2       1-1
2011:   13-3       10-3       3-1       2-1
2010:   11-5        9-4       3-1       3-0
Totals minus 2013:
        86-26      68-23     20-8      13-7
        76.8%      74.1%     71.4%      65%

[Greek Tragedy]

A little look at how hosts have done in the tournament recently... 2013 was the awkward year where the tournament was stretched out to the breaking point.

       Round 1   Round 2   Sweet 16   Elite 8
2017:   15-1       11-4       2-2       1-1
2016:   11-5        9-3       3-1       1-2
2015:   13-3       12-2       4-0       3-1
2014:   12-4        9-4       3-1       2-1
2013:   24-6        8-8       6-2        -
2012:   11-5        8-3       2-2       1-1
2011:   13-3       10-3       3-1       2-1
2010:   11-5        9-4       3-1       3-0
Totals minus 2013:
        86-26      68-23     20-8      13-7
        76.8%      74.1%     71.4%      65%

+1.