The applied sports science of bracketology lacks the clean, consistent conclusions that come with studies of biology or geology.
But when it comes to the NCAA Tournament, conjecture and speculation are required elements in the equation until the exact number of automatic bids for conference champions is known on Selection Sunday.
From a TCU standpoint, the signals are mixed regarding the Horned Frogs (17-11, 6-9) and their March Madness status heading into Saturday’s 1 p.m. game in Schollmaier Arena against No. 12 West Virginia.
Based on Friday’s projected brackets, the Horned Frogs would be participating in a First Four contest in Dayton, Ohio, as a No.