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#1 seed disadvantage?

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first11

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have always thought that a number one seed should play an early game rather than the late start.

just thinking, wouldn't the team that plays/wins the early game have a slight/decided advantage of at least two or more hours to rest up having finished their game earlier. So the Griz get finished around ten or so, takes a while to wind down and perhaps lose some valuable rest.

secondly, the wear and tear of the body pounding and recovery time is also lessened too...may not be huge but certainly from a physiological perspective a slight disadvantage also.

thoughts??
 
It probably would make some sense from a competetive advantage standpoint. But generally in tournament formats, the home team always plays the late game, so that people don't come for the first game and then bail, leaving the arena empty.
 
NO disadvantage whats so ever.Just a couple hours when the title game is following night... If the title game was in the afternoon then maybe a little advantage
 
If there is a disadvantage it's all the pressure of winning that comes with being the #1 seed and playing at home. You are expected to win, thus the pressure. Note Weber losing the last two times they have hosted (thanks AJ), and UNC probably losing last year if not for some very questionable officiating.
 
I think there is some pressure with being the top seed playing at home. But I don't think that explains why there have been so many "upsets" of one seeds in the past. I just think that in most years, the difference between the one seed and a 4 or 5 seed is rather thin, and it isn't that unusual to see a lower seed win against a higher seed. This year, there are clearly two teams which are markedly better than everyone else. Does that mean there can't be an upset? Of course not, but I think it's far less likely than in most years.
 
Rather be the number 1 seed at home with all the screaming fans and familiarity, than the number two seed at Weber. I'm thinking Weber would rather have that "disadvantage" too.
 
I dont see this as being a disadvantage at all....these players are young and in great shape and have been off for a week now. the difference between finishing at 7:30 and 10 is a non factor...interesting thoughts though.
 
The Big Sky allows the top seed the option to play either the early or the late game. Most times they choose late, because it allows more fans to get off work and attend.
 
There is pressure on all four teams, because if you lose, the season is over. Well, except for us. If we lose, we're in the NIT. And Weber no doubt gets a postseason tourney bid.

But given that there is pressure on everybody, I'd just as soon have homecourt advantage.
 
Proud Griz Man said:
Are you talking about a difference of 2 -2.5 hours? :roll: :roll: :roll: :? :? :?
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just a thought, what has been the history of the #1 seeds playing later game over recent tournaments?
agreed it is a small amount of time but does it have impact in a quick next day turnaround?
 
It doesn't matter. The significance of the game is so huge that the fatigue factor won't be an issue over a couple hours. The players and young and will leave it all on the floor. Also, because of all the TV timeouts and regular team timeouts during the game, the players will have plenty of breaks that will keep them fresh.
 
This is one of the tougher questions for me, ever on EGRIZ, a great one at that. I have been really thinking about this. If Montana and Weber State match up in the championship, I don't see a decided advantage.

Neither team is a big plodding team. Both rely on guard play for their strengths. I really had to think back to when I was in my late teens/early 20's, and what I could do physically. From the time I was 19 until 25, I played basketball almost every day for hours on end. 4 years of basketball from city leagues, to base leagues, to non stop pick up games, on Offutt AFB, NE, and against very good competition, I do not recall one time I felt fatigue, when I was healthy.

I was in good condition, but to think I was in better condition than your average college basketball player, I doubt it. I did not even think of being fatigued, and just played because I love to play. Fatigue, and stamina factors, really never effected me until close to 30.

The only thing that can play is mental fatigue, and nerves. Physically, I just don't see it. I believe the GRIZ will feed off the homecourt advantage and fans. FANS GET LOUD FROM THE GET GO!!!! That in my opinion is the difference in this game!!!!!!
 
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