[ToTheLeft]

Oh noes! Now we're a worse team because UK lost! I hope the recruits don't back out of their commitments.

I know you're playing devil's advocate based on the conversation of late in this thread but even with my post from yesterday, I dont thin that Kentucky's loss makes us necessarily a worse team...just means that a team that was better than us that day got beat by another team that was better than them that day. Kentucky is a good team...Oklahoma was a better team last night.

My post was blatantly sarcastic.

[olldflame]

This should be interesting fodder for your Moral/No Moral Vicotry crowd:
Our NCAA Tourney record is 2-13. We have been to the 2nd round 1 time. We have been to the Sweet 16 1 time.
Were there Moral Victories in the 13 loses?
Is this "objectively" a great NCAA Tourney record?
Discuss

Part of it, from my perspective, is thinking "How much better would our record be if we handled business in the regular season better, earned a higher seed, and had very winnable games?"

Close loses to ACC/SEC/CAA teams don't help RPI. Wins do. And if we get our wins in the regular season, we're more likely to get a good seed and a favorable matchup. Imagine if we won a couple of the big games we had this year, and moved up to an 11 or 12. If we competed with UK, we could compete with anyone ranked lower than them (in theory). JMU got a 9 seed, no reason we couldn't be that high if we handled business.

I can't believe you are dumping on those ladies after the year they had with a freshman/sophomore dominated squad. Maybe if someone else had "taken care of business" they wouldn't be stressing out over what they are going to do after graduation.

[LUnpretty11]

[thepostman]

oh wow...let the fun begin.....

[SuperJon]

We have deserved much better seeds than we've gotten over the years. Our seeding has been much less than fair. We've taken care of business most years and haven't been rewarded as we should have.

[ATrain]

We have deserved much better seeds than we've gotten over the years. Our seeding has been much less than fair. We've taken care of business most years and haven't been rewarded as we should have.

What he said. The year we were seeded 12th and had to play on ODU's home court or when the selection committee matched us up against DePaul in the first round after we defeated them the previous year instantly come to mind.

[Schfourteenteen]

I can't believe you are dumping on those ladies after the year they had with a freshman/sophomore dominated squad. Maybe if someone else had "taken care of business" they wouldn't be stressing out over what they are going to do after graduation.

WOW. Very much uncalled for. I don't agree with his negativity( ) but that isn't necessary.

[Chris Lang]

We have deserved much better seeds than we've gotten over the years. Our seeding has been much less than fair. We've taken care of business most years and haven't been rewarded as we should have.

What he said. The year we were seeded 12th and had to play on ODU's home court or when the selection committee matched us up against DePaul in the first round after we defeated them the previous year instantly come to mind.

Both years Liberty dealt with a major injury that played a role in the seeding, the first to Megan Frazee and the second to Moriah. Had Moriah not been injured and had Liberty not struggled to get out of the Big South tournament that year, I think LU would have been bumped up a line or two.

[JK37]

Close loses to ACC/SEC/CAA teams don't help RPI.

To preface, I think the RPI is only one of many tools the NCAA Selection Committee uses in selecting and seeding teams for the NCAA Tourney -and a much lesser one at that compared ot how it is perceived by the public. But to correct you, losses to quality teams do in fact enhance a team's RPI, especially one at a level of Liberty. Yes, wins over such teams have a greater positive impact, but losses to quality oppnents are better, because they enhance SOS - a factor of RPI.

[JK37]

Any Texan FlameFans in the area planning to head to San Antonio for any of the women's Final Four? I'm thinking of catching a game or two...

Even if not, any dining suggestions for the area near the Alamodome & Riverwalk?

[SumItUp]

any dining suggestions for the area near the Alamodome & Riverwalk?

I always visit Boudros on the Riverwalk (http://www.boudros.com). The food and service is good inside or out, but I would suggest getting a table outside by the Riverwalk.

[Purple Haize]

My wife and I went to the Women's Final Four several years ago. Every restaurant was packed. HOWEVER, we were able to walk right in and get great seats at Hooters. Honestly. Just a thought.

[olldflame]

My wife and I went to the Women's Final Four several years ago. Every restaurant was packed. HOWEVER, we were able to walk right in and get great seats at Hooters. Honestly. Just a thought.

[Sly Fox]

Wish I had an excuse to head to the Alamo City. Awesome dining town.

I have referenced before my great affection for La Parrillada (assortment of grilled meats including their awesome beef fajitas) at La Margarita in El Mercado. La Margarita is run by the same family and just a couple of doors down from the legendary Mi Tierra. The lattter is a immensely popular for serving up great breakfast late at night after the games and is an excellent panaderia in its own right. Both give you real South Texas flavor & flair.

Down on the Riverwalk, Casa Rio is a decent taqueria on the water within close walking distance to the key hotels. But I recommend saddling up for some Texas BBQ at County Line on the Riverwalk. Its right by Hard Rock so it is easy to find. County Line has top notch babyback ribs & brisket.

There are countless other options for which I would give full recommendations. It is tough to find bad food anywhere downtown even though some of the best greasy taquerias are down by the Air Force bases.

[JK37]

We tried Boudro's last night. Wife had mesquite quail; I had shrimp & crab enchiladas. Very good food, service was avg. However, the best part was the Guacamole for Two. Fresh made table-side. Excellent stuff!

Have a reservation tonight for La Pescadilla on the River.

[Sly Fox]

Haven't tried La Pescadilla. Bring back a report.

[thepostman]

I could never go back to san antonio and it would be too soon...but thats the opinion of most air force....nice city and all...but a terrible place to be....

[Sly Fox]

You were down in the wrong part of the Alamo City (except for the aforementioned greasy spoons on Gen.McMullen). The northside and out toward Canyon Lake are great places to live. And up there you have access to all the good Texas chains like Freebirds, Pappasitos, Pappadeaux, et al.

[JK37]

All these great restaurants, and the wife still had make a mid-afternoon stop at a Starbuck's!

[thepostman]

You were down in the wrong part of the Alamo City (except for the aforementioned greasy spoons on Gen.McMullen). The northside and out toward Canyon Lake are great places to live. And up there you have access to all the good Texas chains like Freebirds, Pappasitos, Pappadeaux, et al.

oh i know...i saw the good stuff at the end of my time there...but was so ready to leave by the time I got to that point that it didn't really matter...nothing personal to the city, i just don't see myself ever having the desire to go back...

[Sly Fox]

Cost of living can be very enticing. But I wouldn't want to live on the southside either.

[JK37]

Sorry guys. I caved tonight and tried some county line bbq. We started w/ the meat sampler app, which was worth it to see my prissy NJ wife eat a spare rib w/ her hands for the first time. Then I had the brisket. Finished w/ some peach cobbler. Good call, Sly!

Met some friends of Carey Green's (mid-50's couple from Alabama), as well as coaches from PC at tables near ours. Riverwalk is bustling now.

[BJWilliams]

Sorry guys. I caved tonight and tried some county line bbq. We started w/ the meat sampler app, which was worth it to see my prissy NJ wife eat a spare rib w/ her hands for the first time. Then I had the brisket. Finished w/ some peach cobbler. Good call, Sly!

Met some friends of Carey Green's (mid-50's couple from Alabama), as well as coaches from PC at tables near ours. Riverwalk is bustling now.

I hope you didnt get pictures because I think youd be spending the night in the car if she caught you documenting such a monumental occasion

[JK37]

Sorry guys. I caved tonight and tried some county line bbq. We started w/ the meat sampler app, which was worth it to see my prissy NJ wife eat a spare rib w/ her hands for the first time. Then I had the brisket. Finished w/ some peach cobbler. Good call, Sly!

Met some friends of Carey Green's (mid-50's couple from Alabama), as well as coaches from PC at tables near ours. Riverwalk is bustling now.

I hope you didnt get pictures because I think youd be spending the night in the car if she caught you documenting such a monumental occasion

That's funny, because that was the only prereq she gave: "Don't you dare take pictures!"

[Sly Fox]

Getting a pic with "The Big Rib" is a Texan tradition. Glad you checked it out. No trip to the Lone Star State is complete without some barbecue.