Why is Washington favored?

[Coach_K]

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.

Thanks

 

[THUNDER]

BECAUSE THERE GONG TO WIN

 

[IX_Bender]

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

 

[gjn23]

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]

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.

 

[bryanz]

any solid info on hobson ?

 

[IX_Bender]

xrays negative.

Will start and play, how effectively is unknown.

 

[Macgruder23]

Well according to my numbers I have Wash-4 so line actually a little light the other way..:shrug:

 

[KsYaS]

HOBSON IS THE REASON!

 

[Coach_K]

Thanks guys, I think we got to play Wash here

 

[momoney]

Loading up on Wash...:bigun:

 

[IX_Bender]

Why 11 seed favored over mighty 3?