Why is Washington favored?

Coach_K

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Hi guys, I don't know much about New Mexico so I am curious why Washington is favored over them if they are supposed to be good.

Anyone follow New Mexico here? I know Hobson is questionable but probable. But don't know much about him and don't think one guy could change a line like that if you are a three seed in the tourney.

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gjn23

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If there has ever been a year where you pretty much need to stop looking at the seeding alltogether than this is it.

actually seeds became irrelevant 5-10 years ago

but joe q public is still infatuated with 6 seeds being "upset" by 11 seeds......even though the 11 seed was a favorite.
 

kegray1

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My guess as to why Washington is favored is two reasons:
1. It seemed like they sure did have a TON of fans at the first game and it made a difference. They were dead in the water down 15 in the 2ndH to Marq. When they started to make a run it got very loud in San Jose for a neutral site game.IT CLEARLY HELPED.

2. They beat a solid Marq. team and NM struggled vs Montanta and like you said, not many people know much about NM so Joe Public's lean will be UW.

I saw NM beat Texas A&M live in person early this year and I knew then they were going to be a tough out this year and that still holds true with me.
 
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