March Madness is Here!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 1:07 AM EDT
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PrintThis is the 2nd year that TC will be doing a community-wide March Madness Bracket. Last year we had about 30 participants with JKowalek taking 1st place and your favorite schmuck coming in 2nd (damn you for losing, Butler.)
Anyways, you should join and it'll be a lot of fun. Please make your "bracket name" the same name that you use on TC. We'll be using Yahoo! as they're the SBN affiliates. Here is the league ID and password, along with URL to get you signed up:
ID: 155401
Password: braves
URL: http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup
It's free to join and be sure to have your picks in as soon as possible. Don't worry if you miss the few play-in games on Tuesday or Wednesday...it won't matter in scoring.
Thanks and happy picking!
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P.S.
I fully intend on winning this year, but someone has to come in 2nd and 3rd place, right?
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P.P.S.
! I just spent 45 minutes on my bracket and then erased the whole thing because I wasn’t happy with it. It’s a mess this year.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Just go with your gut – UNC.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
When they lose to Washington in Round 2, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 2:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah – that’s not going to happen.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 3:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes it is
Regards,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Cameron Crazy
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha. Let’s hope for your sake that the 3s keep falling for Duke – it’s been 3 games in a row, but can they make it 9? I doubt it…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Guess we shall see
but in all seriousness, during the NCAA Tournament, I’m surely a Duke fan, but I’m also an ACC fan, in general. Being from Syracuse, I’ll be rooting hard for UNC when/if they square off vs. SU.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
This
As a UNC fan, I will admit that I am a bit biased. However, Duke lives and dies by the 3 against good teams. They’ll need to continue shooting lights out like they did against the Heels in order to repeat.
by ducheneaux13 on Mar 15, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
9 of 20 with 5 “charges” drawn…yeah, I don’t see that happening more than once or twice.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess we will see what happens
They said the same sort of things last season between Scheyer, Smith and Singler. That turned out pretty good.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And we also said it the 9 years prior when it didn’t work out so well for the Dukies.
I just don’t see it happening. Singler has been awful lately (except the UNC game, of course).
And there is no way Kelly goes 5-5 or anything close to that again.
Ok, honest question here: as a Duke fan, do you honestly like the Plumlee brothers? They seem to get an occasional rebound or the patented Dukie hustle play, but in the few Duke games I have watched this season, they both seem like they kinda suck in a clumsy Baby Louis kind of way.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Plumlee's
This season? Nope…can’t stand em, nor Kelly. I honestly believe Mason could be very good, if he works hard on his post moves over the off-season. He’s big and athletic.
I think Josh Hairston should get more playing time IMHO. Ryan Kelly is a waste of oxygen.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No offense (ok, maybe some offense intended) but Kelly is the stereotypical Duke player.
He’s like JJ Reddick, just not as good of a player.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
None taken
because I agree with you.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved John Scheyer. I loved Shane Battier.
I even like Nolan Smith to an extent.
It’s just players like the Plumlees, Reddick, Kelly and company that make it really, really, REALLY easy to hate Duke.
Oh, and can you please admit that Singler got posterized by Strickland, and that was in no way, shape or form even close to being a charge? :D
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, that was a Greg Paulus Special.
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He’s another one that I just hate – because he is so easy to hate.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh WoJo
and his incessant floor slapping
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I wrote below about Paulus
as a guy who ppl hated…but yeah, I forgot about that play too.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The one where he flopped with the WFU (?) player a good 2 feet away, and he GOT THE FREAKIN CALL???
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO...yep
but he still got posterized.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And I will freely admit that the follow-up dunk by Zeller was clearly goal tending.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
2 words - Greg Paulus...LMAO
RE: Singler’s charge call – he was about 3 inches from the basket. Should have been a no-call. Keep in mind…I love Duke and I am a rabid fan, but I’m also not a fan that is unrealistic about them getting calls like that.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If you follow a little...
you can argue yourself out of any pairing, and will always think it’s a mess, so as justin said, just go gut and let it stand.
And also, NC won’t lose to Washington if they can’t get out of the first round. GATA Fox Hounds. Go Dawgs! (the real Dawgs).
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The only team in that bracket that worries me is ’Cuse.
I like UNC’s matchup against UW and tOSU. ’Cuse scares the crap out of me though.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
because you =
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 15, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
oh I get it. He’s a Homer.
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by MBL1 on Mar 15, 2011 2:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm having a lot of trouble this year
Last year was pretty alright for me.
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Well I'm in....
…. but probably for nothing more than comic relief. My question: where’s the 5/12 upset gonna come from this year?
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
The arachnids.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
While I like Richmond as well...
beware the upset everyone calls.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 15, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
You say that but...
Cornell sure worked out alright last year :D
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Yeah, it has me worried, but I can’t go against a team so close to where I’m from.
Although, I didn’t pick Hampton over Duke, and Hampton is my old stomping grounds…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 17, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you'll see the 4/13 games with the upsets
For example – the Wisconsin vs. Belmont game – talk about a contrast in styles
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I root against the Big 10 any chance I get
36-33 game pretty much sums up why I hate them.
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I'm like that with the Big "Least"
I’m with ya on the Big 10, though. That friggin game was painful to watch.
Basically, come tournament time, I root for the ACC teams, as long as they’re not squaring off against Duke. That said, here’s hoping we have UNC/Duke, round 4, in Houston on April 2nd, bpk.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Utah State in the Sweet 16.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 2:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have MSU in the final 4 and ODU upsetting Pitt.
Yeah, my SE region is upset city.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
One reason: The Izzo factor.
Well, that and they have been playing extremely good basketball of late.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't have said it better myself
and Lucas is finally 100% healthy.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If I had to take Izzo or the field, part of me would want to take Izzo.
He is probably the best basketball coach at a major program that nobody talks about.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
6 out of the last 12 final fours with less talent than the blue-blood programs
Nuff said.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Gosh, that’s almost UNC-esque – except for the inferior talent part…
:)
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Your boy Roy better stop recruiting the one-and-done's though
Barnes will be gone, as well Henson, this year.
MacAdoo, same deal next season.
Granted…I think Austin Rivers is a 1 and done, and Irving may be gone after this season as well…whether he plays in the tournament or not.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnes will not leave. He’s coming back. Henson may leave, but he has played 2 years.
The last 1 and done UNC has had was Marvin Williams. I’m pretty sure that you remember that our 2009 National Championship team all came back for their senior year to win one.
You cannot honestly call UNC a “one-and-done” school. That title goes to Kentucky or teams like K-State.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Kentucky for sure
but then again, that’s Calipari’s MO since the days of Memphis
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Same
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
On Michigan State? Are you guys nuts? I have some upsets in the SE as well, but come on.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I won my work pool last year with 300 entries
Get off me! LOL
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s impressive, but I still don’t see them getting out of the first weekend.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, you may be right, but
it’s been my experience to always have 1 bracket that gets totally shot to hell. That just so happens to be the one I chose. Regardless, it’s going to be a fun tournament this year, I think. Lots of upsets.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I do too in the earlier rounds, but I’m going all #1’s in the Final 4. I know it’s only been done once, but I just don’t see some of the 2’s and 3’s this year. They all have huge weaknesses.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So do all of the #1s
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Duke and Pitt do, but it’s tough to find a real weakness in Kansas and Ohio State.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
They do too
Get the Morris twins in foul trouble, and their bigs behind them are average at best. Same goes for OSU. If Sullinger ever gets into any foul trouble, they’re screwed.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re right…if their All-Americans get in foul trouble, the team is in trouble.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Still a weakness, no?
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not a weakness if every other team in the entire country faces the same problem.
If Kemba Walker gets in foul trouble, they’re in trouble. If Jimmer Fredette gets in foul trouble, they’re in trouble. If Derrick Williams gets in foul trouble, they’re in trouble.
It goes for every other team in the tournament. If their best player(s) get in foul trouble, they’re in trouble.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If John Henson gets into foul trouble, UNC can go to Knox or rely on Zeller more.
If there is one thing that UNC is not, it’s deep, but even UNC can absorb foul trouble to their big men.
The one place where UNC absolutely cannot get into foul trouble is PG – but with the way Marshall played in the ACC tourney, I’d almost rather see Strickland run the floor. Marshall was just terrible.
Hopefully, he got all of that out of his system.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Without Marshall
UNC would have been in the NIT this year. The best thing that coulda happened was Drew leaving the team.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree completely – except the best thing for UNC was Graves getting dismissed from the program.
Combine that with LD3 leaving and the Wear twins transferring, and those were all addition by subtraction moves.
Marshall was HUGE for us (Turned us from a fringe sweet-16 team to a legit contender), but he was the main reason we struggled in Charlotte.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah, but
he’s only a Freshman, and with Freshman PG’s, there are major growing pains.
A lot of moves (Ware’s/Drew leaving the program) were tremendous.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
ACC tourney was in Greensboro
I was also very glad Graves was dismissed. With Drew leading the team all season we would’ve had a crappy seed and been bounced in the 1st or 2nd round. Marshall is a floor general and Drew was a ball handler.
*Greensboro
(Runs away in shame)
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Other weaknesses
OSU – not really a deep team. I still say their bigs (with the exception of Sullinger, obviously) aren’t anything special, either.
Kansas – guard play has been questionable over the last 2 weeks. Selby needs to become more involved.
Better?
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Those are both legit concerns. And as others have said, there’s no true #1 this year. It should be fun.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
No question
let the games begin!
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
There isn’t a clear “dominant” team this year. You could have made the case for Duke when Kyrie Irving was in the lineup. Other than that, though, you can make a case for each #1 seed getting ousted.
By the way…don’t be surprised if he’s in uniform on Sunday. If he comes back, book a repeat NC for the Devils.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think you could make that case for Duke, Kyrie played, what, 6-8 games against early season (read: inferior) competition?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Inferior competition?
Michigan State – ranked 2nd at the time
Kansas State – ranked 3rd at the time
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That doesn’t change the fact that both of those teams had poor seasons.
The Izzo factor does not work until Feb/March.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m going to go ahead and say that Duke has a better chance with Smith at PG than Kyrie at this point.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If Irving is 100%
he gives them another person (other than Smith) who can create his own shot when the offense breaks down. You can’t say that about any other person on their team, even Singler. Plus, he plays great defensively. How bad did he make Lucas look in that game?
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
But what are the odds that he is 100%?
If they are still questioning whether or not he will play, I’d bet a fortune that he isn’t 100%. If he were 100%, he would have played over the weekend to get back into the groove of things.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure
but him working out before the semi-final game in the ACC tournament was interesting to me.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Michigan State is losing to UCLA, so yeah…
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
PAC 10 homer...
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we all know ESPN won’t say a thing about them, so someone has to.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Because they really aren’t that good? I’ll admit when the ACC is down, but the Pac-10 is even worse.
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The ACC is down as far as much as they could be this season
but you still have 2 teams that could win 6 in a row and cut the nets down.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s down, but they’ve got some really good teams.
Just watch…Washington and Arizona (who’ll beat Oakland in Round 2) will both make the Sweet 16. And while I have Duke in the Final 4, they have a huge challenge in Anaheim against San Diego State.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do you have to steal my Oakland pick?
I think I had em in 2 of my brackets.
RE: Duke…their first challenge will be Tennessee because of their athleticism, which Duke always has trouble with. If they get past them, it’ll be a smooth ride til they face UConn. I like the matchup vs. ‘Zona, to be honest. Williams scares me, but on the perimeter, I don’t think they can match up with Duke’s guards.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’ll get ugly if Duke and Arizona play in the Sweet 16. Probably a repeat of Arizona vs. Louisville in the Sweet 16 back in ’09.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN doesn't think anybody exists west of Texas
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad, but true.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
There should be a sign at ESPN
Welcome to ESPN, CEO and Founder of East Coast Bias.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps you guys haven’t heard, but there is this guy named Kobe Bryant who lives on the West Coast that ESPN talks about a lot.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
College sports, Justin. College sports.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
USC football?
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Maybe before the last 3 seasons...
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What…5 years ago? You get highlights of the #5 vs. #8 SEC football teams before you get any Pac 10 highlights. Even Oregon was in the B or C-list of highlights before the last couple weeks.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s because they like to show good football first…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it’s because of the east coast bias with ESPN.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Auburn made it pretty clear that the SEC is far and away better than anything any other conference had to offer.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Far and away better? That’s why they needed a field goal in the final seconds of the championship game to win, right?
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sorry – I couldn’t hear you all the way out there on the West Coast – the land of inferior college sports.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
They play sports outside of New England?
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice rebuttal.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I should have added
that’s what an ESPN anchor would say. I have no affiliation with any teams from New England. All my squads (except the Bulls) are down south.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Justin...
who do they talk about more, Kobe or “The Big 3’s” of Miami and Boston? Also…they talk about the Magic a ton.
Just an example.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d say Kobe and the Lakers – except when the big 3 are in 5 game losing streaks.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
But they still give them more coverage, even in those circumstances
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And that’s probably coverage that is warranted – it would be the equivalent of the great UCLA teams of yester-year losing in the first round of a tournament.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill Walton would say....
that’s “Turrrrrrr—-ible.”
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean Charles Barkely...
Walton would quote a Grateful Dead song.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 16, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
That's why Shelly Smith camped out at Southern Cal for 3 years.
Where do people come up with that crap?
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 16, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Why does anyone have to say anything about the Pac 10? We are all better off without hearing about them…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Just keep saying and thinking it…
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The PAC-10 is inferior.
The Pac-10 is inferior.
The PAC-10 is inferior.
The Pac-10 is inferior.
The PAC-10 is inferior.
The Pac-10 is inferior.
The PAC-10 is inferior.
The Pac-10 is inferior.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So what are you saying?
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
So in addition to being a homer,...
you’re also a horrible gambler/idiot. Good to know.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 16, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Or, I just don’t like picking chalk…what’s the fun in saying the best teams are always going to win?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Utah State over KST
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
TAR
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Holes
BWAAHAHA!!
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a freeking travesty, Cayla
No way they should have been left out this year. Neither UAB nor VCU had a better resume than the Hokies this year.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think Clemson had a better resume than VT either.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd agree with that too
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
They are turning into the lovable losers – even though they have probably deserved a bid for each of the last 3 seasons.
I thought for sure that they were in this year.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they should have been in
but you can’t lose to BC at home after beating Duke. Then follow it up with another loss in the season finale.
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Yeah
Unfortunately we gave the committee the opportunity to keep us out. The loss at Clemson was a little easier to take, but the game against BC on senior night still gets me. Plus the close calls we had earlier in the year against Purdue, UNC, etc. We surely never get the benefit of the doubt, though.
The thing that gets me though
is that beating Florida State in the tourney quarters actually hurt our resume. It knocked Florida State out of the rpi top 50, eliminating two of our top 50 wins. There’s just something messed up when winning a game hurts your resume.
But they wouldn’t have been in without winning an ACC Tournament game anyway. They got hosed yet again. VCU and UAB are only in because they’re mid-majors and the reason for expansion was to get more mid-majors in. The system is flawed because some of the minor conference tournament winners don’t belong in it. You potentially have the 100th best team getting in over the 40th best team just because the crappy team was in the worst conference in the country. Rant completed.
I'm in...
but that doesn’t mean I’m any good. I still plan on practicing some mad trash talk though.
30 entries so far...
Let’s get 40 or 50!
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Watch out for Purdue
Everyone is disreguarding them
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Lol – In my SE region, I have ODU losing to MSU – upset city in that crazy region!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I think everybody is on that bus
Even around my office, I hear people talking up Mich State and Kansas State as darkhorses.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the bigger upset is that I have ODU going that far.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep...but I was referring to that particular region in general
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
KST is a toss up
Their whole team is Pullen but he could be hot and get them on a run. I have them losing to Utah State, #17 in the coaches poll and gets a #12 seed…
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I hear ya, but keep in mind...
it’s all about guard play in the NCAA tournament. Superior guard play and senior leadership are the keys to the kingdom. K State has both. The 3rd ingredient is coaching, and that’s the part I’m not sure about with them. Same goes for Texas. Rick Barnes is a flat awful coach.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s about guard play until about the Sweet 16. After that, you have to have both guards and big men.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve gone back and forth between them and ND for the Elite 8. I can’t imagine that team if Robbie Hummel was healthy.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They would be absolutely filthy
if he didn’t get injured this year.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If BYU had Davies, it’s tough to imagine them losing before the Final 4 with Jimmer dropping 30 a game.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 15, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He's probably the POY
but if he has a game where he goes 8 for 30 from the field, they’re done. They just don’t have enough complimentary players, even with Davies on the floor.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you really think Jimmer can drop 30 on good competition?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Boom.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
They'd be the best team in the country
If they had Hummel. But Moore and Johnson is a lethal combination
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^^^THIS^^^
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by DolphinNation on Mar 15, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm outta here folks
Good luck with your bracket(s), and have a good one!
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Hmm...
I vowed to not get wooed into doing any brackets this season, as I haven’t even watched a single full college basketball game this season. Bits and pieces here and there, but it hasn’t even remotely piqued my interest.
But I’ll give it a whirl. Why not?? Nothing at stake.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
...and I'm done.
No research needed, I’m flying blind!!
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I'll bet my premium membership you win
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 16, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Who gave you a premium membership?
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm still waiting for mine in the mail
I figure it’s caught up in customs
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by DolphinNation on Mar 16, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Be patient, ....
the guy who handles that part of TC is a lazy schmuck.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I’m not a college sports guy at all, as in ZERO interest in anything NCAA, but I do this bracketology thing every year anyway. I just go with my gut instinct.
http://tonyalmeyda.blogspot.com/
those are usually the people that do the best
hahahaha
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I thought the people who always did the best are the ones who picked the teams with the prettiest colors?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, instead
they just throw darts and circle the team they hit
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by DolphinNation on Mar 16, 2011 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Our have your pet choose to winners.
The winning dude last year did it.
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by BravosFanatic on Mar 15, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Coach K says Kyrie Irving may return friday
If he’s healthy for the whole tournament, Duke will be a shoe-in for the final four.
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No pun intended with the whole shoe-in comment
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I bet they don’t get to the Elite 8.
They are the very definition of live and die by the 3. Any off day, and they are done. They have no post presence to fall back on.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 15, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They are a completely different team with Kyrie Irving, and they don’t depend on the 3 near as much with him.
Now I’m not saying they abandon their game plan of “living” by the 3…but even if that’s the case, Irving opens up much better looks from the outside for Smith, Singler, Curry, Dawkins, etc.
Also, as far as the “no post presence to fall back on”….don’t underestimate the Plumlee brothers, as long as they stay out of foul trouble that is.
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a 70-80% Irving doesn’t open up Duke’s game. A 100% Smith is better than an 80% Irving.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
He won't be starting
Limited minutes is what I’m reading here. He’ll come off the bench and play in spurts. You’re right about Smith being better, but as a bench option, that’s fine by me.
Personally, I wouldn’t mind him sitting until Sunday’s game vs. Mich/Tenn.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 16, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I could predict that the Plumless with go a combined 2-10 with 7 rebounds and 8 fouls and 0 blocked shots, and I wouldn’t be underestimating them. They are terrible.
I have no idea how Coach K thought that they would improve his team.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd agree with you about Miles
but Mason has some ability. He just blows from the foul line…LOL
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by DolphinNation on Mar 16, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Hehe...hate to say I told ya so
I saw that last night and went nuts.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 16, 2011 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Filled mine out
and I hate my bracket as usual.
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Me too dude. Me too.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
SI has Ohio St. over Kansas in the Final and Washington over UNC in the second round. Their biggest upset is Oakland over Texas.
http://tonyalmeyda.blogspot.com/
I have all 3 of those.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Better than the "Insiders" on ESPN
who have straight chalk in the Final Four. Way to go out on a limb, experts.
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Hey now, one of them put a #2 in the FF – that took guts!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think...
I have a #4 making it to the final…probably why I’m not an expert.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I have all four #1 seeds in the Final Four...
I don’t think Pitt ends up making it, but I just couldn’t decide who would beat them. Florida is more of a 4-seed and they’re in the pathetic SEC. BYU doesn’t have Davies. Wisconsin got blasted by 25 @ OSU and scored 33 points against Penn State. Kansas State has one player and couldn’t hit a free throw if their life depended on it. St. John’s is without their starting point guard. UCLA can’t shoot for shit. Butler doesn’t do anything well. ODU is a sleeper, but they haven’t shown the ability to beat anyone good. Michigan State is also a sleeper, but they’re a mess. Gonzaga could surprise, but they have no perimeter defense and Jimmer will go off for 40+. Utah State and Belmont could make a run, but they’re not Final Four worthy.
So yeah, I took Pitt and hope for the best.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Final Four
Pitt and (to a lesser extent) Duke have cakewalks. If Kansas can get by Louisville, then they’re probably in. Ohio St. clearly has the toughest road from round to round. If they make it to the Elite 8 they’d likely play Syracuse. Ohio St. doesn’t match up well with them at all. I have three #1’s in because of the matchups.
ODU will beat Pitt.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the stupid deadline for brackets in the $$ I’m doing was today at 3, and I almost had ODU beating Pitt. I just couldn’t pull the trigger, and I’m not sure they’ll beat Butler. Ton of experience on that club.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
There is so much parity in the field this season.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Florida and Kentucky will stay in the tourney longer than the top two teams in the Pac-10, Arizona and UCLA.
The top two teams are Arizona and Washington, and we’ll see.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
fail
I tried to post a link but I guess I did it wrong. Here it is anyways.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/conferences/standings/_/id/21/pacific-10-conference
Duke or Texas?
I want to pick Texas, but I just can’t.
Duke. Texas isn’t making it out of the first game. Oakland is legit.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
All the way to the elite 8, according to my bracket
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Texas
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean
$Texas
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like we'll have 50 people or so.
Good stuff guys and gals. I’ll see if I can get a prize or two together.
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Premium TC membership for top-five finishes and CB’s book for the WINNAR!!
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
My name starts with a C. Most people just call me C, even at work. My work email is even c@mycompanysname.com.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
So…I googled “mycompanysname” to see what they did, and couldn’t come up with anything….must be fairly new?
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Lulz...
Something like that.
I work as a writer for an e-commerce company that I’d wager most people haven’t heard of, unless they’re a restaurateur.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Do you have money you’re willing to donate to help the cause? I’d love to get tickets or something, but I don’t have extra cash sitting around. Maybe we could do a copy of the Annual or something to the winner.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure if you’re replying to me or negativeC. I’m still pretty new to the SBN layouts. My inexperience is mostly with the replies once comments get spread out and separated.
Not sure if my sarcasm was picked up. It was a friendly jab towards CB when his book was considered for 1st prize.
Suggestion: since there’s still no sarcasm font available to the general public, recently I’ve used the ~ symbol after a sentence or phrase to subtly denote sarcasm.
Example: we’re all looking forward to Brooks Conrad’s outstanding defense this year~
Or FF run by Duke because an injured, rusty Irving will make them the best ZOMG team!~
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And
Marquette, Kansas St., Michigan St. and Butler.
Thought I would add the teams you so conveniently forgot, I assume it was just a brain fart….
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
~ = sarcasm
If I’m gonna be serious…Marquette didn’t even deserve to make it in the NCAA tournament, Kansas St. is a one man inconsistent team, Michigan St. was kinda crappy early in the season and just now got it together, Butler is not that same team from last year—they’re missing their best player from the F4 team and are not good this year. In the eight games with Irving, they played four cupcakes and four average teams. Can’t make any definitive judgment based on that.
I still need to submit mine, but fantasy sports are blocked at work.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure it’s set for noon EST tomorrow, so you’ll have time.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 16, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Beautiful
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone seen the POTUS’ picks? The lowest seed he has in the Sweet 16 is a 5
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2011 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
I will say this....
BU IS GOING ALL THE WAY!!!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Here we gooooooooooooo
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Good luck to everyone!
Go Cats!
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 17, 2011 12:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Another nice showing by the Pac-10 last night
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USC shouldn’t have even made it. They’re sorry.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 17, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
VCU shouldn't have made it
Virginia Tech and St. Mary’s should have been in over VCU, especially Tech. Like bpk said, nice showing by the Pac-10
C'mon Tigers!!!
I had to go with an upset in the first game
"I came to the Mets to be on a winning team"
-Chris Young
Me too
Also, I always pick the ACC in the first round.
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I just looked at your bracket and we pretty much have the same except for 4 games
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by BravosFanatic on Mar 17, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 17, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t believe it took them this long to air every single game on tv.
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It’s great, isn’t it? Hate Charles Barkley though.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 17, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't that great...
I messed up on the first game
"I came to the Mets to be on a winning team"
-Chris Young
LOL @ ODU
Sure glad I didn’t have them in my Elite 8…
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I should go look at your bracket, finally...
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by DolphinNation on Mar 17, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I originally had Butler, but my dumbass self listened to ESPN and switched it to ODU. Great.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 17, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
OUCH
Well, ESPN did suggest to watch out for Morehead State this morning. Ugh.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Yeah, that stung a bit
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by DolphinNation on Mar 17, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch.
I’m 0-4, 3 of those on final second posessions.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 17, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
So my bracket picked by my dog is perfect
and mine hasn’t got 1 right…
"I came to the Mets to be on a winning team"
-Chris Young
Typical Big Least
Louisville out. Who’s going to be the next one to fall?
I’ll take, hmmm…Cincy losing to Missouri.
CEO and Founder of the Draft Ryan Mallet bandwagon.
BAHAHA!!!
Though I had Penn State, that was awesome.
Welcome to the Madness!
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by DolphinNation on Mar 17, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The best two weekends in sports are these two…and it’s even better this year since you get every game in full.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 17, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Do not dick this, Kentucky.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Thank you, Kentucky, for not dicking this.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I've missed one so far...
Da Ville, who I had going out to Vandy anyway. I doubt this holds.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Had Clemson...
lost Clemson. And Lou-a-vull.
Louisville was a Sweet 16er for me, but that’s it. Some of my friends thought they’d go Final Four, so it’s not a bad loss…of course, none of them are posting in this group, which is one of two brackets (I finally caved at work and copied mine over).
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Clemson, really?
I thought you had more sense than to pick those losers. They can’t win a real tournament game, and didn’t stand a chance after the quick turnaround from Dayton.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
They made a game of it.
The selection comittee should be ashamed of themselves for how they scheduled some of these games. No way the UAB/Clemson winner should be playing today.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 17, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
at least not the noon game
that was just cruel, and if I’m not mistaken, VCU will be in the early game tomorrow too.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I heard that they got into town at around 0430…just wrong.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 17, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Good work Richmond!
Don’t blow this.
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Ouch.
That’s a lot of red already.
http://tonyalmeyda.blogspot.com/
by TonyAlmeyda on Mar 18, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
My SE region is done. I can only win 2 more games in the whole region.
Ouch.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 18, 2011 8:57 AM EDT reply actions
mines almost like that
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-Chris Young
by BravosFanatic on Mar 18, 2011 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Told you you were a damned fool
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 18, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Poor showing...
11 of 16, but only lost one Sweet 16 (Lou-a-vull), so I didn’t give up much in the way of potential points.
Almost time for more shit to get fucked up…
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Reyes out at the plate!
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
hmmmm... wrong thread!
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I picked Arizona
but a little part of me was rooting against them today. : )
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I'm a huge Josh Pastner fan...
so was definitely rooting against Arizona. Sorry mvhs.
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Suck it!
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Zona beting Duke...
Mainly because I hate Duke. I mean I really effin’ hate Duke.
Phillies
Mets
Duke basketball
Notre Dame
Red Wings
All can DIACF.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Your signature gets me every time.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
So today...
My Wildcats shoot 5/19 on 3’s and have a near-season worst 16 turnovers, and we beat an underrated, extremely athletic Memphis club. That’s pretty impressive.
The game against Texas on Sunday could get crazy.
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I’m really looking forward to that game. I feel that Texas has been overrated all season, and Arizona has been underrated.
I hate the Phillies so much...
by frozendesert on Mar 19, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we’ll see something very similar to the K. State/Wisconsin game, with Texas pulling it out in the end.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, if Texas wins, you’ll be right. If Arizona wins, I’ll be right and you’ll be extremely happy! So a win-win situation!
I hate the Phillies so much...
by frozendesert on Mar 20, 2011 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions
As I announced to the Twitter world tonight, I have a serious man-crush on Jimmer.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
The man has never seen a shot he didn’t like.
Seriously, he has no business taking about 50% of the shots he takes. Put him on any big-school team, and he wouldn’t even start – he reminds me a lot of the guys on the deep part of the bench who can all shoot lights out, but aren’t quite good enough to play full time.
Had anyone even heard his name before this season?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 1:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So, you knew who he was before this season?
Have you ever looked at his stats? Sure, he has a couple of games where he has hit 40% or so on his shots.
But, he has quite a few 2-9, 2-11 type games behind the arc, and I think anyone can admit that he is no where near good enough to create his own shot in the NBA.
For his career, he is a 26% 3-point shooter.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes Justin, because unlike you, I actually watch sports that aren’t played on the East Coast. I saw him drop 50 on my Wildcats last year in Tucson.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 12:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Wildcats kinda sucked last year…no offense.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you’re just being dense. Yeah, Arizona wasn’t great last year, but neither was North Carolina. If Jimmer scored 50 against UNC, would you still consider it a fluke against a mediocre team?
Jimmer is the best scorer in college basketball since Steph Curry, and the guy can flat out play. Dos he take a few bad shots? Sure, but so does Kemba Walker, Harrison Barnes, or any other big time scorer.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 12:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why?
I thought you knew better mvhs. May as well go bang your head against a brick wall if you wanna argue with justin that Jimmer isn’t some mediocre mid major player with an excessive amount of ESPN hype. He has his opinion, and he’s sticking to it, no matter how wrong it is and you prove it to be.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
26% for his career behind the arc – against mediocre competition.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice, you found a stat to bury into the ground....
and where you got it from, I don’t know, because it’s wrong.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36409 His lowest single season is 33% as a freshman, followed by 38 as a soph and 40+ as a jr and sr.
Well done dj, you’ve outdone yourself this time.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
You are right. I must have fat-fingered one of his season’s numbers, as I added them all up myself.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Piss poor excuse...
and I don’t believe it. As said, his lowest single season is 33%. The rest, and the majority of his shots came in those seasons, were 38-40+%, which is excellent.
You can’t see that yearly %s numbers and not know 26 for his career was way, way wrong.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
So, even when I admit that I messed up and explained how, you want to argue? Classic.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Not trying to argue,...
just saying I think your explanation is bs.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
You are right. There is no possible way that I would have taken the 3PA and 3PM for each of his 4 years, added them up and devided the M by the A. It is impossible to have fat-fingered that on my calculator. Go me again, chief.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
And where you found the 3PA and 3PM
they’d also have his 3pt%. Unless you are selectively reading, you can’t calculate a % lower than any single season, and not realize it’s wrong. Well, maybe you can, but as said, that would clearly mean you are doing it wrong, Roach.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36409
Looks like ESPN didn’t get the memo to include 3P% next to his A/M stats.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
On the totals lines, no...
you might want to look a little up on the averages section. It’s there if you open your eyes. But I guess that’d be too easy huh dj?
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
And you explained how you messed up a single stat...
without owning up to how reliance on that stat led you to bash the player without valid reason aside from your own obviously erroneous opinion.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He shoots with a higher percentage – that doesn’t change the fact that most teams would not want a guy taking the kinds of shots he does.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Most teams also...
don’t have a vastly superior (compared to teammates) scoring option, but as said for the 3rd time now, when a team has a roster like BYU around a player like Jimmer, they tend to do exactly that, especially when they are as effecient with their shots/points as Fredette.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
That ESPN line also has a PPS stat...
or points per shot. Jimmer is more effecient scoring than your boy Harrison Barnes, or big man John Henson (which shouldn’t be the case for a G vs a F or a #1 scoring option vs a 3rd or 4th as Henson is), and every single other Tar Heel except for the 7’ C Zeller (and again, considering where they shoot from, the C should be better than the G in that stat). But keep citing a way off % and claiming he’s an inefficient scorer. Better than 1.4 pts per shot from your primary offensive weapon, especially a perimeter oriented one like Fredette, is extremely good.
But please, let’s keep playing this game now that you need new excuses for busting on Jimmer.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Well, yeah, he is a Senior playing against inferior competition – I don’t doubt that he is a more efficient shooter than a freshman or sophomore playing against some of the tougher competition in the country.
Not to mention that Harrison Barnes of 2010 is not the Harrison Barnes of 2011
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right.
I do know better.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'm upset you let that 26% slide...
again, you’re better than that. But it’s still morning out there, so I’ll let it slide this one time, you lazy schmuck.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Yeah I was on the mobile commenting and missed it.
That, and I’m on vicodin and really enjoying this UW/UNC game.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Carolina was terrible last season. There are quite a few guys who could have dropped 50 on them if they shot 20-30 shots per game.
The difference between Jimme and Walker and Barnes is that Walker and Barnes both play within a system that requires them to pass every now and then. If Walker or Barnes took wild, spin-around shots with 2 or 3 defenders on them, they would immediately be benched – even if they made the shot.
Let’s see what Jimmer does against some real teams next week.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimmer plays within a system too...
a system designed to get him shots.
Can you just shut up and enjoy this Dawg upset? Go Huskies!
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
You completely missed it.
Good teams don’t let players shoot the way he does.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
the 76ers made an NBA Finals (which makes it kind of hard to dispute they weren’t a “good team”, no?) letting a player do exactly that, because as said above the “system was designed to get [that player] shots”.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
"For his career, he is a 26% 3-point shooter."
His career % is actually just a shade under 40 at 39.7% I think. Wanna change your argument again dj?
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Justin
I respect you and your opinion, and know quite frankly that it is useless arguing with you.
Look, I think that you would agree that most basketball team’s scouting directors are more knowledgeable about the game than both you and I. And if those guys are convinced (and it seems like they are) that Jimmer, at worst, is one of the top 30 draft eligible players in the world, than I gotta believe that he is a pretty good basketball player.
That’s really my justification.
I hate the Phillies so much...
by frozendesert on Mar 20, 2011 3:11 AM EDT up reply actions
JJ Reddick was a top 10 pick too.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
*1st round
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Would be accurate, but that's not what you said now is it?
change your story to suit your facts, or just get your facts straight in the first place. Reddick went 11th, and I was just being a prick as you are off on that, but not far. Where you got Fredette’s shooting % though, is beyond me. Because you’re citing a career mark much worse than any single season of his entire college career. But don’t let that stop you dj. Pick up that stick and go to town. It’s still twitching buddy, it’s still twitchin.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Also, are you trying to say JJ Reddick wasn't an amazing college player?
His size and athleticism kill him at the NBA level, but as much as I dislike Duke, Reddick was an elite college player and one of the better players of the past decade.
And to repeat, he also was NOT a top 10 pick. But keep fighting the good fight dj.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Reddick was a great college player.
I’m saying that NBA scouts get it wrong every now and then.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Then cite Adam Morrison, Hasheem Thabeet, Darius Miles...
or countless other examples who’d better serve your point. Reddick is exactly what scouts thought he’d be, an undersized 2 who could be a solid bench player but likely lacked the length or athleticism to be a legit starter. Once you get out of the top 10, if not top 5 depending on the depth of the draft, it’s a crap shoot. Some do better than others, but outside of the top 5/10, you’re not getting guaranteed starters in the NBA draft.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
If I'm Duke or Kansas,
I’m terrified of tomorrow. Illinois and Michigan both looked great in round 1.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
This game is insane.
"That guy mvhsbball is really an insufferable schmuck." - FuquaManuel
Twitter: @ScottColeman55
Pissed off it's got the wrong "Dawgs", but agreed.
and Go Huskies!
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Also, Henson is insanely skinny.
Kate Moss wishes her arms were that slender.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
LOL
That was a mammoth block and then a nice 3 by UNC.
Well...
Good try by the Huskies, but it came up a little short. Oh well. Carolina is solid.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
Last possession...
and saved by Overton’s weak ass attempt at the end.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
And stick boy makes the play...
come on Huskies. Send it to overtime.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
And stick boy almost ruins his good play...
by being a complete imbecile, TWICE, at the end. Wow. He’ll cost them the next round.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
That was pretty much a perfect recap of Washington’s season. They have the talent to beat just about any team in the country, but they’re incredibly stupid.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Overton was stupid on the half court heave...
but “stick boy” = Henson. Why does he try to catch the half court heave, giving them one more chance? And then to goaltend that last shot, that was beyond stupid.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Washington.....gone...UCLA....gone
Florida and Kentucky in Sweet 16….
Kentucky I can understand but
Florida? Billy Donovan and the Gators? Hmm interesting.
Not really if you knew where I was born, raised, and went to undergrad
I do like Billy, though I think he’s much more recruiter than floor coach.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
yea
he is a great recruiter, but you have to respect his coaching abilities
You mean Larry Shyatt's coaching abilities...
If Donovan’s teams can’t out-athlete or out-talent you, they don’t beat you. I’ve never been impressed with his ability to “coach ’em up”.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Congrats.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything
I just stating that my predictions were correct, would have done the same if I was wrong. Its all good fun, right? Good luck to Arizona.
So, the ACC is now 6-1 in this tournament…just sayin’
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
That was a tough win against Michigan, too.
Of course I’m biased as a Mich fan, and it is hard to compare things in a vacuum, but I really think that Pitt would’ve lost to Michigan the way we played/Pitt played if the two teams had matched up. Today was a good example of the two ACC powerhouses doing what the Big East couldn’t: hold off pesky upset teams like Wash and Mich.
Anyways, main point: Big East is severely overrated. Time and again their mid level teams like Louisville and G’town get upset 1st round and their elite teams like Pitt sputter in round two/Sweet Sixteen. Most competitive =/= best: show me some championships and we’ll talk. Until then, it’s really a toss as to what is the best conference.
I was pulling for Michigan so hard.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 20, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
And how many teams have those wins?
the 2 mainstays, and 1 single season flash in the pan unlikely to sustain this success as shown by their repeated inability to capitalize on a highly recruited roster in year’s past. Just sayin, the ACC is still just Duke and NC, with 10 mediocre little brothers and an occasional one or two of the 10 stepping up.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
7-1 now – and the BE has 3 of 11 teams left.
Keep talking.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
So because the Big East is overrated...
the ACC is automatically the tits? Nice try dj.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I wouldn't say the ACC is the tits
but at the same time, the media circus (again, thanks ESPN) over-hypes the Big East all the time.
Let’s also keep in mind that one of the “little brothers” that you mentioned above, FSU, just beat the team that won the regular season title in Notre Dame. The ACC will also eliminate 1 of the remaining 2 schools in the round of 16, as well (UNC over Marquette), leaving only UConn. UConn should beat SDSU, and then we’ll see who they play the next game. Either way, whether it’s Duke or Arizona, they’re in for a tough test.
Regardless, it was a great first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Just crazy.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed...
even though my team (Georgia) is out, and my bracket is full of red ink, great weekend. That’s why the Madness is, to me, the greatest weekend in sports.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 21, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
born, raised, etc in Athens...
it’s kind of in the blood. Don’t get why that’d make you laugh out loud, but whatever floats your boat.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 21, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't agree with you more
…and my bracket is screwed too. I went with a bunch of upsets, but I just picked the wrong ones. Ah well…sh*t happens.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
ACC > BE
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Or just the best college basketball conference in the country.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe...
but the gap between them and #s 2, 3, and 4 isn’t very wide.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
"Just sayin"
Typical year for the Big East. Everyone rants and raves about how good they are, and then they fall flat on their face in the tournament.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
If memory serves
it’s at least 3 years. I know last year that they had, what, 9 teams make the dance, and only 2 made it to the 2nd weekend.
I just love the fact that SU got beat. You have to see my office this morning. Everyone all down in the dumps, cursing out this guy and that guy…it’s a good day.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking 3 as well...
is that how long they’ve been at 16 teams? I wanna say within a year or two of going to 16, if not right away, ESPN has been hyping them as this unbelievably deep gauntlet of greatness, and every year the tourney shows ESPN to be wrong.
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 21, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I think you're right
I think they’ve been 16 teams for 5 years, give or take.
ESPN talks about that conference like people talk about the SEC for college football, and it’s not even remotely close to being valid.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
MVHS in 3...2....1....
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FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Bear Down Arizona, Beat Down Red and Blue. Go, go, Wildcats go! Arizona bear down!!!!!!
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 8:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is there room on the Zona bandwagon
when they play dook? I just need a one day pass. It doesn’t even have to stop. I’ll run up and hop on if need be so it doesn’t slow down.
Why not? Welcome to the Zoo.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you not call that foul at the end??
Texas got screwed….
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
Oh please. He didn’t get touched as he drove the lane, and the foul was clearly after the buzzer.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 20, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t expect any other response than the one you just gave from a ‘Zona fan….but I’m just saying, as an unbiased fan for that game, I thought it was a foul
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
The initial drive was clean, and the 2nd shot was after the buzzer, so the foul didnt matter.
The worst thing about Texas’ loss is that stupid shot at the end. He didn’t need to drive 1-3 with 5 seconds left. He had plenty of options, but lost his control, and as a result, the game.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 21, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Told ya our boys would square off in the Sweet 16 bub
Good luck to ya.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Same to you!
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 21, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
In my opinion...
Purdue was overrated (finished season with losses to awful Iowa and erratic Michigan State). And Georgetown had the Wright injury to deal with.
Of course it’s a great run by VCU (assuming they don’t blow this), but part of it has to be because of the favorable draw.
I don’t follow college basketball anyway, so I didn’t know about either of those. I just go with my gut instinct.
http://tonyalmeyda.blogspot.com/
Well...
in my main bracket I had Purdue, but that was mostly because I had upsets elsewhere and you can’t go overboard. At the same time, VCU winning doesn’t surprise me; VCU winning both games by double digit scores, however, does surprise me a little.
Wonder how they'd have been with Hummel
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by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 20, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to assume a Final Four team
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
+1
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by DolphinNation on Mar 21, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
My bracket is so f'ed.
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But it's okay...Superman will save me.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 21, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
SMH
In the interest of respect to the insufferable schmuck, I’ll remain silent about this game….for now.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 22, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
and I’m right behind you.
hehehe…
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by TonyAlmeyda on Mar 22, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Torn between...
Duke. On one hand, them winning validates Michigan’s excellent game against them, and I have Duke winning it all in my bracket.
On the other hand, bleh. Duke. And Arizona has grown on me, too.
Man I hate Duke
This will be only the second time I’ve rooted for Arizona in my life. The other time was the 2001 championship game. It cost me 250 in my bracket that year! Had to settle for second place and 50 bucks.
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Since you're on the bandwagon, I guess you can watch this...
http://www.pointguardu.com/f2/do-what-we-do-cats-sweet-video-57671/
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 22, 2011 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m panting.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 24, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Breathe if you're an Arizona fan tonight.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 24, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, I am panting. Here’s to hoping the PAC 10 can slap the ACC in the face – just this once!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 24, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
as I put on my Miles Simon jersey….
"I am here to be real and state the things you are all to scared to say because you don’t want to get your feelings hurt or you don’t want to hurt these bloggers feelings. I mean did you read this garbage preview? I mean seriously, it was a pile of crap." - Mastermike
You have one? I want it.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 24, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was in my closet next to my Loren Woods and Michael Dickerson.
"I am here to be real and state the things you are all to scared to say because you don’t want to get your feelings hurt or you don’t want to hurt these bloggers feelings. I mean did you read this garbage preview? I mean seriously, it was a pile of crap." - Mastermike
Maybe you aren’t such a schmuck…
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 24, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
GO DUKE!!!!!!!
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
/searches for the ban button…
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 24, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s going to be a great game, just like most of the tournament games….and in all honesty, Derrick Williams worries me, a lot.
Singler is going to have to have to play great defensively to contain him.
Should we place a friendly wager on the game?? I was thinking, that since you hate Duke, if they win, you have to change your profile pic on TC to something Pro-Duke. Deal? (I won’t bother making a stipulation for myself, because I don’t foresee Duke losing)
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
Deal.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Almighty Jimmer falls to the Gators but
this shouldn’t suprise anyone.
It was Jimmer vs. Florida
So no, not surprised he lost
"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones
Go Wildcats!!!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 24, 2011 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
That's a big one...
Kentucky’s turn tomorrow.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Well that was a rather enjoyable evening.
It’s been rumored that Superman is flying around Anaheim, so if you look West there’s a good chance you might see him.
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Twitter: @ScottColeman55
I was waiting for you
you earned it
Spring Training is the greatest thing that can't end soon enough
Thanks man.
Duke always has classy fans, and best of luck next year.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
well i think we'll both be hoping for the same thing next year
Kyrie and Williams returning… though i have a feeling Williams just punched his ticket
Spring Training is the greatest thing that can't end soon enough
I think so too. I’ve never seen him play like that.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
congrats
and i don’t think we played that bad… ya’ll just outplayed out and wanted it more
Spring Training is the greatest thing that can't end soon enough
+1
I came in for my lumps this morning. Congrats Scott…good luck the rest of the way.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 25, 2011 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks!
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a born and raised Illini fan
If you were a "Zona fan back in 2005 you remember the greatest game of the decade. Illini down by 15 with 4 minutes left Deron Williams just tears it apart Illini come back in win in the best game I’ve ever seen. I talk about this because that is when "Zona had Salim Stoudimire one of my favorite college basketball players of all and Derrick Williams is the best player to come out of "Zona since Stoudimire hopefully hope you this time they beat The Huskies Kemba’s because I hate them and I’ve always been a Arizona fan, they are a timeless and classy organization. They have always been so exciting to watch especially with Salim and Channing Fry and Hassan Adams etc. But they have been a blast to watch even though they ruined my bracket(but at least it’ll be funner to watch so O can route for upsets)
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
If you were a "Zona fan back in 2005 you remember the greatest game of the decade. Illini down by 15 with 4 minutes left Deron Williams just tears it apart Illini come back in win in the best game I’ve ever seen.
I was having a great until this point. Thanks a lot.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
*a great day.
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Twitter: @ scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha sorry
Be happy that you’re in the Elite 8 now, my Illini lost to KU but put up a great effort for 35 minutes(then were blown out last 5 minutes)
You have to admit atleast it was a great comeback and game(but wasn’t enjoyable for you at all hahah)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu5UsD4-EXY maybe this will cheer you up!
BTW: I was wondering why are you a Arizona fan? just wondering
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
My parents both went there, and I go there now. That plays a pretty big part in it.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 9:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well then it'd make sense that you're Arizona fan...
I was born in GA making me the Braves fan I am, but my grandpa and parents both went to Illinois for college. I didn’t go there but I grew up watching all their games and I continue to watch them until now…
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Yeah I don’t know what happened this year with the Illini. I grew up in Missouri so I saw a lot of them back in the day and I’ll watch if they’re on. Just couldn’t put it together this season.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah very dissapointing season
The team had all the talent they could have with 3 seniors who started for 3 years but they were just so inconsistent. They’d go out beat Wisconsin then the next game lose to Minnesota or some other crap Big 10 team. They could play with any team in the country(played Kansas hard and played Ohio St. hard twice) but they were just so inconsistent
In another 2 years they should be good with Richardson, Brandon Paul, and Jereme Richmond(pending he doesn’t go pro), maybe they can pput it together then but next season I’m just hoping to make the tournement and maybe cause some late season magic/damage
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TAR
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UNC just delivered a beat-down.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 25, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Big East is down to 1, and they’ll be completely wiped out after tomorrow night.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol.
UCONN is pretty good, but UofA is playing as good as anyone else right now.
Harrellson from UK seems to be a bit of a chump – am I the only one that thinks this?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 25, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He is, but Singler has been pushing him all night. I’d throw the ball at him too.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 25, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
More than that – he’s like a crash test dummy out there – or a bowling ball.
I love that style of basketball, but he is just rubbing me the wrong way.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 25, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Chump????
Sullinger hasn’t done shit when Harrellson has been playing him
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
You wouldn’t either if you took a 70 mph basketball off the chest.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Harrellson played great hands up no foul defense
And is the reason they won the game
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
I’d lean more towards matching OSU’s 3-point shooting, and holding OSU under 35% for the game, as well as 11 blocks being the reasons that they won.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
And Harrellson had 4 fouls…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
And then got beat down when it mattered...
so the almighty ACC has a grand total of 0 final four teams. POWER CONFERENCE, FTW!
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Yes, the MEAC and whatever conference in Butler is in is so much better.
UConn and Kentucky are legit, but even though they are in the FF, you can’t say that the BE or SEC is better than the ACC. The ACC had the best show of all of the major conferences – even without a team in the FF.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 29, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Sullinger refusing to give up ball
hahaha
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Somone’s bracket just shot up the boards…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
Oh fuck me.
I had ONE of the Elite 8 right, and that was Kansas, who everybody had. That’s what I get for not even looking at it until Tuesday morning before the tourney.
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I only had 2!
and not even my Tar Heels
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I didn’t have my Wildcats either. Ugh. Good thing the TC pool was free.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2011 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I had 3
Florida, UK, and UNC wow my bracket is a shithole(my $ bracket haven’t really checked up on TC bracket)
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Kansas, Kentucky, UNC, UConn were right.
ODU, MSU, Texas and ND were wrong.
The good news is that I have Kansas, UNC and UConn all in the Final Four.
Oh, and I went from 27th to 11th with the Kentucky win. :D
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Well at least you’ll have two of the Final 4 right…..
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2011 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha.
Nothing against ‘Zona, but they havne’t played Kemba yet!
Dude is legit. It should be a GREAT game!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
The city of Tucson needs a Final Four. It’s been a pretty shitty last couple of years here, and we need something big. The city is alive for the first time in years.
"That guy mvhsbball is really an insufferable schmuck." - FuquaManuel
Twitter: @ scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
If you get 2 final four teams right
And pick the Championship winner you’ll win most of the time even if youre 1st couple rounds sucked
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
You didn't pick Arizona???
And I went balls to the wall and had Richmond beating Kansas(not in the TC bracket but in my $$$ bracket I did)
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
I bet mine’s worse. 0/4 on Final Four, 1/8 in Elite 8, 10/16 Sweet 16. Funny thing is, I had one of the best first days I’ve ever had.
"That guy mvhsbball is really an insufferable schmuck." - FuquaManuel
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That said,....
I’m just glad UNC lost because Justin likes them. SEC > ACC in EVERYTHING!
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I’m not a UNC fan at all, but Harrison Barnes…my goodness young fella.
I pretty much hate the NBA outside of the Kings, but Barnes (Paul Pierce 2.0), Kyrie Irving (Chris Paul 2.0) and Derrick Williams (Blake Griffin 2.0) are all going to go nuts in the NBA.
"That guy mvhsbball is really an insufferable schmuck." - FuquaManuel
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, homerism aside...
Derrick Williams is good, but Blake Griffin is a rare freak. He and Dwight Howard aren’t every year things, and Williams is not quite on their level. He’s good, don’t get me wrong, but not at their level of freakiness.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
That may be, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTIIjNRS3ac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoJSLWvbQDo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXnUkTgVbGM
I’d say he’s a freak.
Williams won’t rebound at the level Griffin does, but Williams can actually score outside of the paint.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice dunks...
his head is also 4-6 inches below where Griffin’s would be.
But good point in that unlike the two freaks I mentioned, Williams has more to his offense than just the jaw-dropping dunk.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
True. And I’ll be honest…Blake Griffin is an absolute animal and I can only hope Williams turns into the player he is.
P.S. You’ve inspired my new avatar. Nice work Sanchez. I’ll go easier on you in the Fantasy League when we meet.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well…I lied. Not a real fan of how it looks, so it’s back to Cookie Monster for me.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What was it?
I get the “picture not available” type box of gray and shapes.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
Williams holding up the “Arizona” on his jersey.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I have to be the favorite now...
Chose Arizona. Chose Kentucky. Chose Kansas.
As long as Kansas wins another, I think I’ll finish top three. If tthey go farther, I think I run away with it. dc_allday and a couple Tarheel fans are the only ones with a shot at catching me unless Kansas should lose.
Maybe I should pay less attention to college basketball every season…
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Sitting in 5th here
I need wins from Florida and UNC to stay near the top.
/Fingers crossed! Really want the premium membership!
by ducheneaux13 on Mar 26, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
And for the record...
I’ll be rooting for Arizona from here on out. If UCONN, Kentucky, or North Carolina don’t win, I win. Kansas wins are also nice, but not many folks have VCU, FLA, or Butler.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I’ll be rooting for Arizona from here on out.
Even if you don’t win the TC pool, you still get a premium membership.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Butler.
I don’t want Florida in the Final 4.
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Twitter: @ scottcoleman55
+1
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks to some ridiculous decision making by UF, Butler wins.
Seriously, what was up with those 3-pt attempts at the end?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 26, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
those have fallen all year just not that game.....
which mattered the most lol
It’s not about them falling or not – it’s about the intelligence behind shooting a desperation 3 with 20 seconds left on the clock, then following it up by a desparation 3 with 2 open guys and 7 seconds left.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
20 seconds? I thought it was around 10, but that isn't my point
He has made those shots all year, but if we didn’t stop going inside to the big guys I think we would have won.
No, the first shot out of the time out was with about 20 seconds left, if not 30.
I was shocked that they didn’t run the clock down.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 28, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Since my Men's team is out
Shout out for the Lady Zags making their first Elite 8? No one cares? Neither do I. Damnit…Go GONZAGA
Hell of a year by my Wildcats.
4 head coaches in the last 5 years, and we make the Elite 8 in a rebuilding year? That’s pretty special. Thank you to everyone who’s put up with my celebration on this thread.
But guess what? IT’S BASEBALL SEASON, BABY.
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Nice season for the Cats
It’s like my Zags. Did I see them even making the tournament mid-season? No. But they won the conference championship, won the conference tournament, then beat a really good St. John’s team. Great year and I can’t help but be proud of those guys. As for AZ, and Elite 8 is a major accomplishment. It’s too bad Derrick Williams will be in the NBA next year but your program is on the rise. Too bad, too cuz it means there is that much more recruiting competition on the West Coast :-)
Always liked the Zags.
Gotta really respect Mark Few for sticking with his program.
Yeah, I’d say it’s about 75/25 right now that DWill goes pro, but you never know. Sullinger staying for another season probably didn’t help us out, though. I just vote we skip football season and go right into basketball.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
How’s your recruiting class this upcoming year looking?
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Top-5 depending on which publication you look at.
A 5-star point guard in Josiah Turner and 5-star shooting guard in Nick Johnson (both were the starting guards on the AAU Oakland Soliders, who were among the best in club ball). And then two 4-star big men in Sidiki Johnson and Angelo Chol. Johnson was Sean Miller’s first recruit to commit back in early ‘09, and Chol was a late signee who’s California’s all-time blocks leader.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Turner and Johnson both top 100 on ESPN
and I saw Chol was 60 something. Damn impressive class along with St. Johns has a rediculous class, UK as always with Caliparii being a cheating bastard, aand Duke is the clear winner with Rivers. Not that I think he’s the best player but he’s going to stay 3-4 years and become a college star because he has no need to rush to the NBA
My Illini have a depth class, 4 in top 100 but the highest we have is Mycheal Henry who is 77th, but we hit a homerun with Jereme Richmond last year kid’s gonna be a stud
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
I wouldn’t really use ESPN, but yeah, both team’s have really impressive classes. Pretty sure Rivals is releasing an updated list in the next few weeks. I’ll be looking forward to that.
Illinois will be just fine. I almost lost it when someone suggested Bruce Weber should be replaced.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah rivals is a respectable place too
And Where did you see this? Weber is a great coach who gets a ton of Illinois products and consistly gets a top 30 class. Heck the guy took a 7’1 goon in Mike Tisdale and made him a shooter and a very good big man(who I would take a risk on in the 2nd round of the draft, he’s 7’1 already has a shot but is thin as a twig, but some meat on him and he could be a helluva player)
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I’m pretty sure it was more of message board chatter than anything else.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
that'd make sense
As long as it wasn’t an analysist then I’d actually be angry and how ignorant people can be
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Doug Gottlieb is the only analyst who consistently pisses me off outside of the ones who are total morons aka Skip Bayless and Woody Paige.
“Arizona has no shot against Texas’ stellar D” and “The Plumlee Brothers’ size will give Derrick Williams a fit” were my personal favorites from Gottlieb this past week. He tries way too hard to be a hard ass. You’re 35-years old, 5’10 and 170 pounds…he’d be knocked out before he even knew he was in a fight.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
The Plumlee’s are the shittiest basketball players I’ve ever seen, besides Brian Scalabrine how that guy is still in the NBA blows my mind(but whatever team he is on wins)
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Brian Zoubek
Much worse than the Plumlees. Zoubek’s only skill was being 7’1. What’s that? (Being a seven footer isn’t a skill) Oh. He had a shitty beard too.
Did you see his article where he said UNC would miss Larry Drew III?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 28, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I recall that article
Even if Gottlieb picked every single tournament game correctly, with the exact score, he’d still have no credibility. It’d be impressive but he’d have to do it two or three years in a row to gain credibility at this point.
I pretty much disregard everything he says unless I need advice on how to steal my teammate’s credit cards.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 28, 2011 3:56 AM EDT up reply actions
My condolences, my friend
but they had a hell of a year. Congrats on getting as far as your boys did this season. Nobody saw it coming.
CEO and Founder of the Draft Ryan Mallet bandwagon.
by DolphinNation on Mar 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks! I found a poll that I took at the beginning of the year and I had us winning the first round game, but losing the second. Pretty sure I pictured us as a 8/9 seed. I’ll take an Elite 8 any day of the week.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, VCU!!!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
This.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
This is unreal. What’s with the mid-majors from Virginia? It’s AWESOME!
I guess this kinda validates the play-in games…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m cool with 68…92 would be beyond stupid.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s stupid that the play-in teams played against #7 seeds – the bottom 8 teams should be the play-ins and play against all the #1s and #2s.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That might work, but then you have high-majors like Clemson, USC, Penn State, etc. as 13 and 14-seeds. That’s kind of odd.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
92 would ruin the regular season
Everyone from a BCS conference is going to get a bid so the regular season means next to nothing. 92 would suck 68 is just right
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
I had 1 mid major from Virginia beating KU
In Richmond, but at least the other one did. VCU vs. Butler final four! Gotta love this game!
BTW: This was in my money bracket not TC
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VCU! Come on boys...50 seconds.
I can’t f*cking stand Kansas this year. What a bunch of thugs.
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VCU!!! WOW!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Shaka Smart – coach of the year.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
He just got himself a shiny new contract
either with VCU or someone else.
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by DolphinNation on Mar 27, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m gonna go with someone else.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
PSSSSSHHHH
Brad Stevens from Butler is about the get a rediculous job. He could either turn Butler into a “elite” basketball power or he could leave for another big time school. And he’s only in his 30’s like Smart, both have great futures ahead of them
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
They’re like Arizona in the 90’s. Always get there and occasionally do something big, but usually fall flat on their face to a lesser opponent.
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by Scott Coleman on Mar 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
They won the title 3 years ago obviously
2009- Sweet 16
2010- 2nd Round
2011- Elite 8
Not too shabby
"I'm gonna get drunk and play video games till my eyes bleed"- It's Always Sunny in Philly
Well, there goes my bracket. That UNC/UK game was a good one, even though the ’cats won.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Mar 27, 2011 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
Heels gave up way too many open threes. Biggest weakness of the Williams era at UNC has been doubling to leave a man wide open for a three. Frustrating year after year.
This
Kentucky probably hasn’t shot that well all year, but UNC was giving them a ton of open looks. Credit to them for knocking them down I guess. I’ll be pulling for UConn next round because I can’t stand Calipari.
On a brighter note, opening day is just around the corner.
by ducheneaux13 on Mar 27, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
So I guess this means the SEC...
is better in basketball AND football, than the ACC?
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
In both my brackets...
Here and in the work money bracket, I’m guaranteed a third-place finish in both. 781st in the Yahoo overall rankings. I was in the 99th percentile at 3,000, so they had to have at least 300k brackets entered.
On ours, if Kentucky wins, dc_allday wins. If UCONN wins, ROBravo wins. If neither team wins (aka Butler/VCU upsettage), I win.
My work bracket is nearly the same, ’cept I win if Kentucky wins. Two other people can win, one if UCONN wins it all, the other if UCONN reaches the finals but loses.
What I’m trying to say is that it’s pretty freaking hard to win, even when you actually kill it and nail 6 of 8 Elite 8s and half of the Final Four.
Damn you, Kansas.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
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