Official March Madness 2007 Thread

[Holemandaddy]

It is March 1

Championship week begins next week. Selection Sunday is 10 days away. Who's ready? Who wants to participate in an Ants yahoo tourney pickem?

I'll begin. OSU (obviously) chances are thin, especially with star Mario Boggan out due to an extreem lack of intelligence. If OSU wins it's last two road games, we will finish 22-9 with an 8-8 conference record. No Big 12 team has gotten into the tournament with a record of less than 9-7.

So now, we root for Memphis, Xavior, and all the other leaders of the one bid conferences to win the tournament so they don't steal an at large bid that we might be able to get.

[uncDMBfan]

ahhh...march, the best time of year.
roy's boys going for 2 in 3 years
i'm ready for them to bring it home. first things first though. still gotta beat the hell out of the dookies in CH sunday. man i hate duke
go heels

[HolyCow]

It is March 1

Championship week begins next week. Selection Sunday is 10 days away. Who's ready? Who wants to participate in an Ants yahoo tourney pickem?

I'll begin. OSU (obviously) chances are thin, especially with star Mario Boggan out due to an extreem lack of intelligence. If OSU wins it's last two road games, we will finish 22-9 with an 8-8 conference record. No Big 12 team has gotten into the tournament with a record of less than 9-7.

So now, we root for Memphis, Xavior, and all the other leaders of the one bid conferences to win the tournament so they don't steal an at large bid that we might be able to get.
I don't think the Pokes have a prayer to get in... unless they do serious damage in the Big XII tourney.


The only madness I'll be watching will be the NIT! WOO!

[dreamingtreeIU]

we thank you for your coach

[TheOtherside]

DePaul will win.

[HolyCow]

we thank you for your coach

Your welcome. We don't really miss him here.

[victorsteve]

EEEYEEEESSSSSS...its so awesome, thanks for reminding me

[2SteppingInVA]

ahhh...march, the best time of year.
roy's boys going for 2 in 3 years
i'm ready for them to bring it home. first things first though. still gotta beat the hell out of the dookies in CH sunday. man i hate duke
go heels
That's what I like to hear. I'll be in attendance for that ass beating Sunday.

[dreamingtreeIU]

Your welcome. We don't really miss him here.



all's well u guys should stick to meteorology and football anyway :hump

haha

[DMBCubs25]

Who saw the end of that Texas-Texas A&M game yesterday, man that was a great game
I could easily see A&M as a suprise team to make the final four, if not the title game

[neumdogg]

USC will make it to the Sweet 16, maybe even the Elite 8.

[bringback#34]

Who saw the end of that Texas-Texas A&M game yesterday, man that was a great game
I could easily see A&M as a suprise team to make the final four, if not the title game
i woudlnt really consider a&m a surprise team.

[2SteppingInVA]

Who saw the end of that Texas-Texas A&M game yesterday, man that was a great game
I could easily see A&M as a suprise team to make the final four, if not the title game
Dude Acie is so fucking clutch! He's a PTP- Prime Time Player.

[bubba40]

Selection Sunday is 8 days away :D :bounce :hump :D

[~Crashintome89~]

Kevin Durant is my man.

[bubba40]

Come on down Davidson!

[DMBnick15]

North Carolina!!!

[laststraw41]

Maryland is my sleeper pick.

[Holemandaddy]

I don't think the Pokes have a prayer to get in... unless they do serious damage in the Big XII tourney.


The only madness I'll be watching will be the NIT! WOO!

Yup. OSU NIT for second year in a row unless we win the Big 12

[Nick@Night]

Maryland is my sleeper pick.
Not a bad choice

[laststraw41]

Not a bad choice

They're playing unstoppable as of late, and Strawberry is an absolute menace.

Another prediction, this one more bold: Florida out early (within the first 2 rounds, 3 depending on how the bracket ends up).

[bbfcfm03]

florida - champion
winthrop - sleeper

[Nick@Night]

florida - champion
winthrop - sleeper
Flordida doesn't get out of the Sweet 16, if they even make it that far

[seekupig]

Rock, Chalk....

[dmbphan041]

when's selection day?

the 10th?

[HolyCow]

Rock, Chalk....
Bucknell
Bradley
Butler


;)

[seekupig]

Bucknell
Bradley
Butler


;)


sorry Royce, not this year. don't think Butler is going to be a #16 seed......;)


if you're interested, i'll try to organize an NIT pool so you have something to talk about for the next month or so..... :D

[HolyCow]

sorry Royce, not this year. don't think Butler is going to be a #16 seed......;)


if you're interested, i'll try to organize an NIT pool so you have something to talk about for the next month or so..... :D
:lol

No way I would win that pool because I wouldn't be able to fight the urge to pick the Sooners... because Lord knows we won't win a game in it. That is if we even make it.

[seekupig]

:lol

No way I would win that pool because I wouldn't be able to fight the urge to pick the Sooners... because Lord knows we won't win a game in it. That is if we even make it.

i hear South Carolina is a lock to win the NIT if that helps at all....

[Holemandaddy]

Yahoo Fantasy Pickem Info

Group ID: 44629
Password: DMB34

[bubba40]

That first weekend of March Madness is the best time in sports. I will not argue about this.

[snow1868]

That first weekend of March Madness is the best time in sports. I will not argue about this.

I concur. Nothing better than watching all of the mid-major conference tourneys and getting ready for the big dance. I'm going to the Big XII tourney this weekend, although I suspect I'll be disappointed with my team. Anyways, this is better than Christmas!

[UNC41]

That first weekend of March Madness is the best time in sports. I will not argue about this.

Try it in Vegas sometime. Definitely the best.

[DreamingTree#40]

I think that the key to going a long way in the tournament is a solid big man and a clutch shooter/ballhandler. If you look at:

Florida: Noah/Humphrey
UNC: May/Felton
UConn: Okafor/Gordan

that has been the real key to those teams ultimately winning. With that being said, you have to look at Ohio state, unc, Georgetown, or other teams that have a similar inside/outside tandem to take the title

[HolyCow]

i hear South Carolina is a lock to win the NIT if that helps at all....
:lol :lol :lol

if we have learned anything from the past, it is this.

[2SteppingInVA]

I think that the key to going a long way in the tournament is a solid big man and a clutch shooter/ballhandler. If you look at:

Florida: Noah/Humphrey
UNC: May/Felton
UConn: Okafor/Gordan

that has been the real key to those teams ultimately winning. With that being said, you have to look at Ohio state, unc, Georgetown, or other teams that have a similar inside/outside tandem to take the title
You're pretty much saying a winning team needs balance. We all know this.

[Holemandaddy]

:thumbsup

[kevinmavs]

if my UNT Eagles win tonight on ESPN 2 it will be the first time we've been in the tournament since 1988...please root for us

[dowling25]

GEORGETOWN all the way i got a feeling.

[Holemandaddy]

I just hope ORU doens't lose to Oakland again

[bubba40]

GEORGETOWN all the way i got a feeling.

*moves closer to dowling25*

*yawns, stretching arms*

*puts arm around dowling25*

[2SteppingInVA]

*moves closer to dowling25*

*yawns, stretching arms*

*puts arm around dowling25*
Either of you up for a friendly wager. ;)

[Holemandaddy]

Yahoo Fantasy Pickem Info

Group ID: 44629
Password: DMB34
Just in case you missed it

[bringback#34]

Just in case you missed it
:thumbsup signed up for it

[UNC41]

Here's where you'll get the best college basketball discussion on Ants. Dookies not welcome. ;)

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81908&page=537

[TheMakerDMB17]

Wright fucking State. DaShaun Wood is the man.

[neumdogg]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Fuck the Bruins!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEE

[DMBCubs25]

wow today has been insane, maryland, ucla, duke all lose and the louisville-west virginia game was amazing too. this next week is gonna be amazing

[dpresti]

Niagara University All The Wayyyyy





Sleeeeper! Ha

[efraser77]

D-II anyone?

I'll be spending all day Friday at the D-II West Regional. Humboldt State is the No. 1 seed, and I take photos for the paper that's covering it. I'm getting paid to watch four basketball games in one day. Life is good.

[s0628711]

My heart's screaming UNC(for personal reasons) and my head is saying Georgetown. They are very balanced and have had a quietly amazing season, winning the Big East with relative ease(though it is down this year.) I like their chances to go very deep.

[2SteppingInVA]

My heart's screaming UNC(for personal reasons) and my head is saying Georgetown. They are very balanced and have had a quietly amazing season, winning the Big East with relative ease(though it is down this year.) I like their chances to go very deep.
Go with your heart, not your head.

[dougseh142]

That first weekend of March Madness is the best time in sports. I will not argue about this.

For the first round on Thursday and Friday, I'll be continuing my 7 year streak this year of either skipping class in college or taking the day off work to watch all of the games. Holy hell I love this time of year.:evil

sidenote, my sleeper team is Michigan State, and UCLA will cut down the nets

[hotniks160]

EVEYONE: head over to DMBC to make your picks for the 2006-2007 MARCH MADNESS DMB song tourney!!! First round voting will be closed Thursday March 15 2007 at midnight est. SOME HARD TOUGH CHOICES. MAKE YOUR CHOICES. then bitch about whats not on the list!

[Holemandaddy]

We eat A&M!! We Still have a chance!!

[dmbphan041]

Hook em Longhorns

[caraddict78]

We eat A&M!! We Still have a chance!!

Whoooo!!

[thestand]

Oregon will ooooobviously take it... :rolleyes :lol

[PipeandaCrepe]

GTown is shitting all over Pitt; i got them going to the final 4

[jmudmbphan]

GTown is shitting all over Pitt; i got them going to the final 4


i hope you are in my pool

[Benco]

Miami (OH) hit a game winner 3 ball to beat Akron 53-52. Holy shit. I only went to two games this year because they were just so mediocre. And now they're going to the dance. Go RedHawks!

[Bartndrpleez]

Miami (OH) hit a game winner 3 ball to beat Akron 53-52. Holy shit. I only went to two games this year because they were just so mediocre. And now they're going to the dance. Go RedHawks!

Definition of fair weather my friend.

Hell of a way to start March Madness though, hopefully we have more finishes like this one to come.

[tankdan]

Wow, so it's bracket time and this thread is dead...

I like Texas beating UNC and Maryland going all the way...

Hopefully my Eagles can at least beat Bob Knight before going up against the Hoyas.

Dan

[laststraw41]

Wow, so it's bracket time and this thread is dead...

I like Texas beating UNC and Maryland going all the way...

Hopefully my Eagles can at least beat Bob Knight before going up against the Hoyas.

Dan

Maryland's my pick too I think :thumbsup

[PhishFleck41]

Plenty of snubs.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

Plenty of snubs.

Definitely, someone on the selection committee hates the Big East.

[gtu100]

Definitely, someone on the selection committee hates the Big East.

I can't believe Syracuse is not in. Passed over for the likes of Stanford and Arkansas. Wow.

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

Florida number 1 over all? Questionable.

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

I can't believe Syracuse is not in. Passed over for the likes of Stanford and Arkansas. Wow.
Standford is deep. Lopez twins are ballers.

[gtu100]

Standford is deep. Lopez twins are ballers.

Stanford has 18 wins. Syracuse has 22. Both have 10 wins each in their respective conferences. You can't tell me the Pac-10 is that much better than the Big East.

[HolyCow]

Kansas St. not getting in is one of the biggest screw ups in the tourney history.

Boo Bobby Knight for bullying his way in.

[PhishFleck41]

I have mixed feelings when it comes to all these small schools getting bids just because of their respective conference championships. On one hand, it keeps things fresh and new and gives underdogs a chance to show what they are capable. On the other hand, it leaves hands out some incredibly questionable snubs to teams in some tough conferences. No offense to Long Beach State, but they are going nowhere.

My most offensive snubs are' Cuse, Kansas State, WVU, and Air Force

[tankdan]

Kansas St. not getting in is one of the biggest screw ups in the tourney history.

Boo Bobby Knight for bullying his way in.

Don't worry... God willing, the Jared Dudley who was ACC Player of the Year will show up in Winston-Salem and send Bob Knight back to the dark hole from whenst he came.

Go Eagles, Go Terps!

Dan

[Iamnotafatgirl]

I know the ACC was strong this year but Duke deserving of a 6 seed? That's based on name only. Also, how does Illinois get in over some of the teams left out? (Drexel, 'Cuse)

[dpresti]

what does FM A&m / Niagara University mean?



is NU playing? i'm confused

[jdunndmb]

rock chalk shamrock.

beak 'em hawks.

etc.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

what does FM A&m / Niagara University mean?



is NU playing? i'm confused

It's the play-in game. The winner of which will get to play Kansas

[thestand]

what does FM A&m / Niagara University mean?



is NU playing? i'm confusedIt's the play in game. Those two teams play each other, and then the winner plays Kansas.

[tankdan]

what does FM A&m / Niagara University mean?

is NU playing? i'm confused

Yes, Niagara vs FAMU is the "play-in" game this Tuesday. The play-in lets the NCAA to allow 65 teams into the tourney as opposed to 64. The winner of the play-in goes up against (1) Kansas in Chicago on Friday.

Dan

Edit: Crikey, I guess I took too long to type that up...

[harryhoudini]

I have mixed feelings when it comes to all these small schools getting bids just because of their respective conference championships. On one hand, it keeps things fresh and new and gives underdogs a chance to show what they are capable. On the other hand, it leaves hands out some incredibly questionable snubs to teams in some tough conferences. No offense to Long Beach State, but they are going nowhere.

My most offensive snubs are' Cuse, Kansas State, WVU, and Air Force

its my favorite part of the tourney. it takes out the boise state argument (ncaa football). i mean lets be honest, the teams you mentioned aren't going anywhere either, but most of them can have good years and will be in the tourney. long beach state would have to have an amazing year to get a chance (and even then would be snubbed), but with the automatic bids it gives every team a shot at the tourney.

[bubba40]

I will be leaving the NCAA hoops thread in ndmbc and posting in this one a LOT.

I'm saying GU all the way. Partially because I really think so, and partially because I couldn't live with myself if I didn't say so.

[bubba40]

i hope you are in my pool

Dear God, what more does GU have to do to win people over and convince them that they have all-the-way potential??? Regular season conference champs, conference tournament champs, winners of 15 of their last 16 games, I could go on all night...

[bubba40]

My Final Four: Florida, Villanova (that wasn't a typo), Georgetown, and Texas A&M.

Surprises: GTech (to Elite 8), Duke (to Elite 8), Nova (to Final Four), Creighton (to Sweet 16), North Texas (defeating #2 seed Memphis in the first round)

I've got Florida and GU in the national championship.

Georgetown Hoyas winning it all.

[PhishFleck41]

My Final Four: Florida, Villanova (that wasn't a typo), Georgetown, and Texas A&M.

Surprises: GTech (to Elite 8), Duke (to Elite 8), Nova (to Final Four), Creighton (to Sweet 16), North Texas (defeating #2 seed Memphis in the first round)

I've got Florida and GU in the national championship.

Georgetown Hoyas winning it all.

Ballsy, but possible. Seems like you know your basketball.

[bubba40]

Am I the only one who has no confidence in Wisconsin, Southern Illinois, Memphis, Nevada, and Washington State?

[tankdan]

I like Wisconsin, Kansas, Texas A&M, and Texas in the Final Four. Knee jerk reaction to the bracket.

I'd like to think UNC can go all the way to at least give the ACC some representation, but Texas or at least USC could beat them in the Sweet 16. I hate watching Hansbrough play, but if he and Brandon Wright turn up the heat, it'll be hard to compete with their deep bench.

Also, I'd like to think that Virgina Tech and Duke could meet in the Elite 8 in that region, but I don't see the Hokies beating Kansas and Duke... well I just hate them, even if Kansas is the only team in that region who could take care of them.

My 12-over-5 is definitely Arkansas over USC. No way is Illinois beating Virginia Tech and definitely no way do Old Dominion and Long Beach State beat their #5 opponents.

Finally... Look for Maryland to go to the Elite 8 before falling to Wisconsin.

Champion: Kansas. They've got it.

Dan

[tankdan]

Am I the only one who has no confidence in Wisconsin, Southern Illinois, Memphis, Nevada, and Washington State?

The Silukis can't beat Virginia Tech in the second round. Memphis is all bark and no bite and A&M will beat them. Nevada, no way. WSU? Won't beat Georgetown.

Texas or UNC will beat Georgetown in the Elite 8.

And, I hate to say it, it'll be tough for BC to beat the Hoyas.

Dan

[seekupig]

I like Wisconsin, Kansas, Texas A&M, and Texas in the Final Four. Knee jerk reaction to the bracket.



3 Big XII teams in the Final Four? i'd love to see it, but it just can't happen.

[Ericdmbfn20]

I like Wisconsin, Kansas, Texas A&M, and Texas in the Final Four. Knee jerk reaction to the bracket.

I'd like to think UNC can go all the way to at least give the ACC some representation, but Texas or at least USC could beat them in the Sweet 16. I hate watching Hansbrough play, but if he and Brandon Wright turn up the heat, it'll be hard to compete with their deep bench.

Also, I'd like to think that Virgina Tech and Duke could meet in the Elite 8 in that region, but I don't see the Hokies beating Kansas and Duke... well I just hate them, even if Kansas is the only team in that region who could take care of them.

My 12-over-5 is definitely Arkansas over USC. No way is Illinois beating Virginia Tech and definitely no way do Old Dominion and Long Beach State beat their #5 opponents.

Finally... Look for Maryland to go to the Elite 8 before falling to Wisconsin.

Champion: Kansas. They've got it.

Dan

I know the 5/12 matchup is always prone to upsets, but I dont think Ark. can get out of the 1st round... if anything I would have to say out of this yr's #5 teams, Ten. has the greatest chance of being knocked out, they fluctuate way too much... to each his own tho...

[Iamnotafatgirl]

Am I the only one who has no confidence in Wisconsin, Southern Illinois, Memphis, Nevada, and Washington State?


I agree with you on Wisconsin. Granted I'm a little biased but at the same time they have been on a slide lately since the Butch injury. He wasn't an amazing player but it still hurt them. With that said I think they make the Sweet 16 and go home.

[TheMakerDMB17]

Miami (OH) hit a game winner 3 ball to beat Akron 53-52. Holy shit. I only went to two games this year because they were just so mediocre. And now they're going to the dance. Go RedHawks!


Doug Penno, the kid who hit that shot went to my highschool, he is a cool guy.

[dowling25]

this is tough pickin my brackets.

[bubba40]

I would take a bullet for Clark Kellogg. Wow I love that guy.

[Jake]

I don't think Southern Ill could hit the broad side of a barn from the inside, but they have some good matchups.

I'll be posting the annual ants column tourney picks in a jiffy.


try not to laugh outloud when you read them.

[tankdan]

3 Big XII teams in the Final Four? i'd love to see it, but it just can't happen.

Okay, maybe not A&M in the San Antonio region, but you've got to like Texas for the Final Four, right? I think they could beat UNC and maybe even Georgetown.

Taking a second look at the brackets... I feel pretty good about seeing Ohio State win the region. Besides Acie Law IV, I have no other good reason to root for A&M. Ohio State appears to be the most dominating team in that region, and should have the "easiest" road to the Final Four of all #1s.

I picked Wisconsin for the championship about a week ago, but that was before they failed to break the 50 point mark against Ohio State... Now, I guess I'm not so sure. Their 17 game win streak won me over a few weeks ago, but they've only scored above 55 points ONCE in the past six games... Yikes!
(Wisconsin score on left-hand side)

55-64 loss @ Michigan State
48-49 loss @ Ohio State
52-50 win vs Michigan State
70-57 win vs Michigan State (Tourney)
53-41 win vs Illinois (Tourney)
49-66 loss vs Ohio State (Tourney)

Heck, if you don't break 55 points, it'll be hard to beat Georgia Tech in the second round, as they average 79 points a game.

Therefore, I have to make a revision in prediction... And it's a toss-up in my mind with Texas vs Georgetown, so I picked the Hoyas for now.

Final Four: (4) Maryland, (1) Kansas, (2) Georgetown, (1) Ohio State

Champion: Kansas

Dan

[tankdan]

I forgot to add... I love that guy from Oregon, Bryce Taylor. In winning the Pac-10 against USC, he went 11-11 from the field (7-7 from 3!!!), 3-3 from the foul line. That is AWESOME!

Not only did he score 32 points, not only did he shoot 100%, but 7 three-pointers from one guy? That's great!

Go Ducks, that's all I'm saying. I like Oregon-Georgia Tech in the Sweet 16.

Dan

[HolyCow]

I don't think Southern Ill could hit the broad side of a barn from the inside, but they have some good matchups.

I'll be posting the annual ants column tourney picks in a jiffy.


try not to laugh outloud when you read them.
Tough this year, ain't it?


I think this may be one of the most unpredicatable in recent memory.

[tankdan]

I don't think Southern Ill could hit the broad side of a barn from the inside, but they have some good matchups.

I'll be posting the annual ants column tourney picks in a jiffy.

try not to laugh outloud when you read them.

Jake,

I love how you actually used TWO different insults in describing SIU, one here and one in the column...

Can't hit the broad side of a barn
and
Can't hit water if they fell out of a boat.

THAT, sir, is a great effort at variety that I appreciate. And yes, I agree. SIU doesn't beat anyone in this tournament. Even if 'Silikus' is fun to say out loud...

And yes, I did chuckle. I love all the stats about 5-12, 8-9 and 7-10, but, if someone reads through your bracket quickly, it seems reckless and haphazard the way in which you trust the numbers implicitly. Good work!

So, tips for bracketeers...

Pick one, two, three, or all 12s over 5s.
Pick two 9s over 8s.
Don't pick more than two 1s for the Final Four.
If you feel lucky, pick a 14 over a 3.

Am I about right? Are those the essentials?

Dan

[HolyCow]

Pick one, two, three, or all 12s over 5s.
Pick two 9s over 8s.
Don't pick more than two 1s for the Final Four.
If you feel lucky, pick a 14 over a 3.

Am I about right? Are those the essentials?

Dan
You see, I go the other way with the 5 - 12 games.

I take all the 5's. I know that a 12 beats a 5 every year, but it is normally just 1 of the 4, so my odds are much better if I just take all the 5s rather than trying to guess right on one.

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

Jake is way off this year.

UCLA out in the first round? Florida back to back champs? No way either of those will happen.

[thehoss]

anyone who wants to do a bracket on yahoo for 5 bucks, winner takes all, pm me

[bubba40]

I laughed my ass off when Syracuse wasn't selected :lol .

[thestand]

My sweet 16 doesn't have one team seeded below a 5 :lorraine

I hate not having a good upset going deep.

[Crazy#41]

What's so 'mad' about a bunch of college ballers?

[bubba40]

What's so 'mad' about a bunch of college ballers?

The NCAA tournament is the best of sports. Period. If you want to argue about this, let's go. :violent :D

[Norman Smiley]

i respectfully disagree with 90% of the front page of AM.org.

And DUKE WILL LOSE IN THE FIRST ROUND

[HolyCow]

My sweet 16 doesn't have one team seeded below a 5 :lorraine

I hate not having a good upset going deep.

That means you have a wise bracket.

[bringback#34]

i respectfully disagree with 90% of the front page of AM.org.

And DUKE WILL LOSE IN THE FIRST ROUND
no doubt. vcu will kill them and give pitt a good game second round too

[mikedevoss6]

Do we have an Ants league on Yahoo or anything?

[mikedevoss6]

i respectfully disagree with 90% of the front page of AM.org.

And DUKE WILL LOSE IN THE FIRST ROUND

It's just kind of a joke Jake does based on crazy stats that always come out this time of year. I look at it as sort of a parody on outrageous predictions that are made around now because of stats like "Notre Dame has never won against a team from one of the first 17 states in America when the weather is below 82 degrees in Phoenix, given it is a Thursday."

[harryhoudini]

can anyone convince me that unc will beat texas? i don't see durant scoring less than 30 against them, and they have enough of a supporting cast that even though unc is so balanced i don't see unc winning. i'm not saying its a landslide or a given, but everything in my conciousness says to pick unc over texas, but i can't rationalize it. anyone?

(ps i have them getting knocked off by georgetown, those boys look great)

[FalloutBoyRocks]

The bracket that wins this tournament is the bracket that everyone says has no chance.

[Jimi's Thing]

Elite Eight: Texas vs. Georgetown, Ohio State vs. Louisville, Kansas vs. UCLA, Florida vs. Notre Dame

Final Four: Notre Dame vs. UCLA, Georgetown vs. Ohio State

Championship: Georgetown vs. UCLA, w/ Georgetown takin it all

[UNC41]

can anyone convince me that unc will beat texas? i don't see durant scoring less than 30 against them, and they have enough of a supporting cast that even though unc is so balanced i don't see unc winning. i'm not saying its a landslide or a given, but everything in my conciousness says to pick unc over texas, but i can't rationalize it. anyone?

(ps i have them getting knocked off by georgetown, those boys look great)

Texas is horrible defensively. They aren't good at closing games. Durant will get his, but Terry is big and athletic enough to get a hand in his face on many shots. Wright will abuse anyone not named Durant on offense and if Durant spends time guarding him defensively his offensive game could suffer. Augustine will have to exert so much energy keeping up with Lawson his legs may be gone the last 10 minutes of the game. Hansbrough might have the mask off by the second weekend. Ellington found his stroke in the ACC Tournament and played great ball. North Carolina is a better rebounding team. Texas likes to run, but they aren't deep enough to run with North Carolina.

[Ascf33]

Florida
Kansas
Georgetown
Memphis

Kansas
Georgetown

Winner - Georgetown

[bubba40]

Elite Eight: Texas vs. Georgetown, Ohio State vs. Louisville, Kansas vs. UCLA, Florida vs. Notre Dame

Final Four: Notre Dame vs. UCLA, Georgetown vs. Ohio State

Championship: Georgetown vs. UCLA, w/ Georgetown takin it all

:hump

[harryhoudini]

Texas is horrible defensively. They aren't good at closing games. Durant will get his, but Terry is big and athletic enough to get a hand in his face on many shots. Wright will abuse anyone not named Durant on offense and if Durant spends time guarding him defensively his offensive game could suffer. Augustine will have to exert so much energy keeping up with Lawson his legs may be gone the last 10 minutes of the game. Hansbrough might have the mask off by the second weekend. Ellington found his stroke in the ACC Tournament and played great ball. North Carolina is a better rebounding team. Texas likes to run, but they aren't deep enough to run with North Carolina.

i agree texas will be tired. but two things they have, first they will have the full week to recover. second, unc doesn't close out games or take advantage of the weak legs. they had nc state put away this weekend (and nc state was dog ass tired) and let them come back. they never lost control of the lead, but it became a one possession game. i see texas in the same situation, but they will close it out and they will be able to put away unc.

put it this way, texas is down by 10 at the half. unc lets them back in the game and it becomes a 3 point game with 3 minutes to go. i don't see unc stopping durant from giving texas the lead, and i don't see unc with enough of an answer to that. again, i'm not saying unc has no chance, its going to be a ball buster either way, that just seems more feasible than unc stopping the best scorer in the country.

[UNC41]

i agree texas will be tired. but two things they have, first they will have the full week to recover. second, unc doesn't close out games or take advantage of the weak legs. they had nc state put away this weekend (and nc state was dog ass tired) and let them come back. they never lost control of the lead, but it became a one possession game. i see texas in the same situation, but they will close it out and they will be able to put away unc.

put it this way, texas is down by 10 at the half. unc lets them back in the game and it becomes a 3 point game with 3 minutes to go. i don't see unc stopping durant from giving texas the lead, and i don't see unc with enough of an answer to that. again, i'm not saying unc has no chance, its going to be a ball buster either way, that just seems more feasible than unc stopping the best scorer in the country.

What makes you think Texas will be able to close out the game? Kansas outscored them by 16 in the second half to close the regular season and a total of 9 in the second half and OT yesterday. Durant will get his, but that does not mean Texas will win. He's scored more than his season average in 7 out of their 9 losses. The Texas bench scored a combined 11 points in those two games against Kansas. It's weak. Texas is a team that would try to run with Carolina and the Heels will likely be able to exploit their bench or face a team that is less fresh than them at the end of the game.

[harryhoudini]

What makes you think Texas will be able to close out the game? Kansas outscored them by 16 in the second half to close the regular season and a total of 9 in the second half and OT yesterday. Durant will get his, but that does not mean Texas will win. He's scored more than his season average in 7 out of their 9 losses. The Texas bench scored a combined 11 points in those two games against Kansas. It's weak. Texas is a team that would try to run with Carolina and the Heels will likely be able to exploit their bench or face a team that is less fresh than them at the end of the game.

i didn't see the first kansas game, but i know yesterdays game they were outscored b/c they were just worn out as a team from playing 4 games in a row. coupled with the number of minutes the top guys on texas play, they just ran out of gas. but thats 4 days of wear and tear, not a week off.

but your right, i see unc chance in winning on really taking it to durant on both ends of the ball, and then using their bench to outlast texas. so i guess my question to myself is will that be enough? right now i'm 50.5% in favor of texas and 49.5% unc, but that can change between now and thursday.

[mikedevoss6]

Would anyone want to do an Ants group on Yahoo?

[UNC41]

i didn't see the first kansas game, but i know yesterdays game they were outscored b/c they were just worn out as a team from playing 4 games in a row. coupled with the number of minutes the top guys on texas play, they just ran out of gas. but thats 4 days of wear and tear, not a week off.

but your right, i see unc chance in winning on really taking it to durant on both ends of the ball, and then using their bench to outlast texas. so i guess my question to myself is will that be enough? right now i'm 50.5% in favor of texas and 49.5% unc, but that can change between now and thursday.

Another factor is I think Ty Lawson could be a very tough matchup for Augustine. Lawson played fantastic defense this weekend and shut down two pretty good point guards in Tyrese Rice and Engin Astur. On offense he's faster than anyone Augustine has guarded.

I really like UNC inside in that potential game as well. I don't think James can stop Hansbrough and Wright is the kind of player who could have success against Durant. I'm not sure Durant's guarded anyone with a longer wingspan in college and could see Wright taking advantage of that with some easy baskets in the post or getting Durant in foul trouble.

[harryhoudini]

Another factor is I think Ty Lawson could be a very tough matchup for Augustine. Lawson played fantastic defense this weekend and shut down two pretty good point guards in Tyrese Rice and Engin Astur. On offense he's faster than anyone Augustine has guarded.

I really like UNC inside in that potential game as well. I don't think James can stop Hansbrough and Wright is the kind of player who could have success against Durant. I'm not sure Durant's guarded anyone with a longer wingspan in college and could see Wright taking advantage of that with some easy baskets in the post or getting Durant in foul trouble.

50.2%/49.8% although i still like texas. but your making great arguments.

i'm sure your not, but i also dislike north carolina for whatever reason. sort of the yankee syndrome, but they just rub me the wrong way. i'm afraid that is really the only thing pushing me over the edge, which is why i posted this to see if someone could sway me.

[UNC41]

50.2%/49.8% although i still like texas. but your making great arguments.

i'm sure your not, but i also dislike north carolina for whatever reason. sort of the yankee syndrome, but they just rub me the wrong way. i'm afraid that is really the only thing pushing me over the edge, which is why i posted this to see if someone could sway me.

Texas won't be an easy out by any means, but I think teams who slow it down are the biggest threat to North Carolina. I think the Heels played better halfcourt ball this weekend then they have much of the year, which could be big.

[MarkDMB]

i didn't see the first kansas game, but i know yesterdays game they were outscored b/c they were just worn out as a team from playing 4 games in a row. coupled with the number of minutes the top guys on texas play, they just ran out of gas. but thats 4 days of wear and tear, not a week off.

Just a little correction:

Texas had a bye the first round of the B12 tourney. They only played 3 straight games; same as Kansas.

[mikedevoss6]

Finally finished.

Elite 8: Florida, Notre Dame, Kansas, UCLA, UNC, Georgetown, Virginia, Texas A&M

Final Four: Florida, UCLA, UNC, Texas A&M

Championship: Florida over UNC

[bubba40]

Florida scares the shit out of me. Horford, Noah, and Brewer all are among the best players in the country. Green and Humphries are more than serviceable. Donovan is a great coach.
Yikes.

[dpresti]

do you guys think Niagara University will beat FLA tomorrow?

[bubba40]

do you guys think Niagara University will beat FLA tomorrow?

No.

Does anyone have plans to GO to the tournament? I may be going to the East Regional semifinal and final (if/when GU gets there)!

[Jake]

I think I like Tex A&M to make a deep run. they could have something break right and go pretty deep.

[Jake]

useless stat of the day:


#2 seeds are 20-18 in the 2nd round in the last 10 years.

[Ascf33]

No.

Does anyone have plans to GO to the tournament? I may be going to the East Regional semifinal and final (if/when GU gets there)!

I might try and go to the Buffalo regional. There's a few decent games there.

[UNC41]

Florida scares the shit out of me. Horford, Noah, and Brewer all are among the best players in the country. Green and Humphries are more than serviceable. Donovan is a great coach.
Yikes.

Noah's the most overrated player in the nation.

[Jake]

Horford and Brewer are the stars. Noah just has a famous father.

[boutrous11]

useless stat of the day:


#2 seeds are 20-18 in the 2nd round in the last 10 years.

that is not a useless stat.

you have a site somewhere with more stuff like that? stuff that's useful for filling out brackets. like this: http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/mayhem/history/finalfourseeds

[Groovylou8]

ugh, this bracket is hell this year, and i agree with what people have been saying before, it seems like the number 1's and 2's are so far superior than the rest of the field. i have no faith in the big ten, and i like louisville playing in lexington vs. texas am. so i got

kansas
florida
georgetown
louisvilel

my gut says to go with kansas, but history tells me kansas either goes BIG in the tourny or gets bounced in the first/second round. fuckin eh, i don't know what to do.

[Holemandaddy]

Just a little correction:

Texas had a bye the first round of the B12 tourney. They only played 3 straight games; same as Kansas.


Texas also played 3 very hard fought games. wn 20 to Baylor only to have the Wonderkid save them. A very tough win to an overachieving OSU team in the tournament, and then a great first half against Kansas.

By the tim OT rolled around, Texas was finished.

[Holemandaddy]

I think I like Tex A&M to make a deep run. they could have something break right and go pretty deep.

Serious.

Texas A&M plays some of the best defense that I saw all year. When they were in Stillwater, I was amazed at how quick they were at getting to the guy with the ball.

If Law and Kavalouwhatshisname can do well offensivly, this is a potential final four team.

[Holemandaddy]

ugh, this bracket is hell this year, and i agree with what people have been saying before, it seems like the number 1's and 2's are so far superior than the rest of the field. i have no faith in the big ten, and i like louisville playing in lexington vs. texas am. so i got

kansas
florida
georgetown
louisvilel

my gut says to go with kansas, but history tells me kansas either goes BIG in the tourny or gets bounced in the first/second round. fuckin eh, i don't know what to do.

I like Kansas this year. In the season, they pretty much won every game by 30 points. When they were faced with a close game against the best player in the nation, they pulled out a hard fought win.

[gorgefan29]

Would anyone want to do an Ants group on Yahoo?

We had one last year on ESPN but Im in

[johnpcoyne]

you see so many websites out there offering great grand prizes for the top ncaa sheets, which had me wonder....how many possibilites are there, maybe i can find that many sites out there and try almost every combination (obviously i wouldnt have any 16 seeds beating 1s etc)

if i remember my discreet math i think it is

2^1 * 2^32 * 2^16 * 2^8 * 2^4 * 2^2 * 2^1 = 2^64 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 possibilites

that might be a bit too many ... any mathematicians care to correct me?

[seekupig]

you see so many websites out there offering great grand prizes for the top ncaa sheets, which had me wonder....how many possibilites are there, maybe i can find that many sites out there and try almost every combination (obviously i wouldnt have any 16 seeds beating 1s etc)

if i remember my discreet math i think it is

2^1 * 2^32 * 2^16 * 2^8 * 2^4 * 2^2 * 2^1 = 2^64 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 possibilites

that might be a bit too many ... any mathematicians care to correct me?

i'm no mathematician, but i can google......

according to an article on yahoo.....

So, what would it take to cover all your bases? We hope you have plenty of patience, because there are 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 different ways to fill out a tournament bracket (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/bracket) from a 65-team field.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

No.

Does anyone have plans to GO to the tournament? I may be going to the East Regional semifinal and final (if/when GU gets there)!

Made the spur of the moment decision about 20 minutes ago to head out to NC in the morning for the Marquette/MSU game. Should be fun...

[Jake]

I let my daughter do the picks in one pool. She'll win a million if this final 4 comes in:

GW
UVA
Maryland
UCLA


GW over Maryland in the finals. She did that by me calling out the seeds and her picking - she didn't want to play the name of the schools or colors game.

[bubba40]

I let my daughter do the picks in one pool. She'll win a million if this final 4 comes in:

GW
UVA
Maryland
UCLA


GW over Maryland in the finals. She did that by me calling out the seeds and her picking - she didn't want to play the name of the schools or colors game.

She'll probably destroy my bracket :shrug .

I just finished using masking tape to make a giant bracket on the wall above the TV. :D :hump

[FalloutBoyRocks]

I am having MAJOR PROBLEMS with this year's bracket.

Jake have you looked at Virginia's schedule? They stink! What about them makes the worthy of an elite 8 appearance? I'm having trouble picking the Nevada Creighton game, Marquette-MSU, Vanderbilt-GW and WSU-Oral Roberts.

Either way i'm picking enough upsets to win this year.

[FalloutBoyRocks]

BTW GW hasn't beat ANYONE this year. Vanderbilt's got them.

[dmbphan041]

really stupid question but I'm curious

Is the NIT the tournament for those teams that dont make it into the NCAA tournament?

[41ravens]

really stupid question but I'm curious

Is the NIT the tournament for those teams that dont make it into the NCAA tournament?

pretty much. it's a "best of the rest" kind of deal.

[dougseh142]

UNLV will be in the elite 8....


... oh yeah, and so will Nevada

[UNC41]

UNLV will be in the elite 8....


... oh yeah, and so will Nevada

Have another.

[mikedevoss6]

Finally finished.

Elite 8: Florida, Notre Dame, V Tech, UCLA, UNC, Georgetown, Virginia, Texas A&M

Final Four: Florida, UCLA, UNC, Texas A&M

Championship: UNC over UCLA

Changed.:monkey

[Bartndrpleez]

Is anybody else going to be watching the games online for FREE?? I know I am and I can't freaking wait! I hope I get some work done though! HAHA!!

Here's to the best time of year in all of sports!!!! :bounce:multi:bounce

[cryfreedmb41]

so I generally dont know what Im talking about and usually only watch if Syracuse is playing, but I live near UAlbany and heard they are playing....anyone know what their chances are? I know they are playing tomorrow but I dont know who...haha...i know....im a horrible person!

[boutrous11]

so I generally dont know what Im talking about and usually only watch if Syracuse is playing, but I live near UAlbany and heard they are playing....anyone know what their chances are? I know they are playing tomorrow but I dont know who...haha...i know....im a horrible person!

they have about a 30% chance of winning their first game. About a 5 % chance of winning two games. about a 1% chance of winning three games, and so on.

[Bartndrpleez]

so I generally dont know what Im talking about and usually only watch if Syracuse is playing, but I live near UAlbany and heard they are playing....anyone know what their chances are? I know they are playing tomorrow but I dont know who...haha...i know....im a horrible person!

They're in that always open for an upset 4/13 match up with Virginia, but I see Virginia taking the game. You never know though, that's part of the MADNESS!!! :D

[bubba40]

The Madness starts in 9 MINUTES! :bounce :multi :hump :bounce :multi :hump :D :D

[OneSwtWld34]

Wow... Louisville is impressive today!!!

The other 2 games are mighty close...

[boutrous11]

jeeebus i can't even get cbssportsline to load right now.... and i'm a VIP member!!

[dmbphan041]

fuck i hate MD, and I cant wait to see Coach Knight's postgame interview

[dpresti]

haha

any chance in Niagara beating Kansas tomorrow night?

what an upset that would be!


Anything can happen, and its bound to happy one of these years: a 16 seed beating a 1 seed

[Ericdmbfn20]

7 out of 8 games correct so far, damn media to convince me that old dominian was gonna upset butler... not bad tho i guess, now i havta hope for VCU to beat duke tonight, thats my only worrysome pick left for today's games!!! how'd everyone else do so far ?

[lewdawg99]

this cbs sportsline on demand is awesome

[tankdan]

Look out, Georgetown... my Eagles played their best game of the season today, executing every facet of the game to the tee... Threes, blocks, rebounds, foul-shots... Saturday is going to be AWESOME.

Dan

[FalloutBoyRocks]

Duke loses!!!!!!!

[DmBand801]

wow - duke goes down...i had them losing to Pitt next round so it doesn't hurt too much

[Holemandaddy]

So how about that Duke game!

I missed the Duke loss, Boston College, Washington State, and Butler so far. It has not beena good opening day.

[JeffDMB41PT]

I know nothing about college bball yet like to gamble and have something to root for so I got into my buddies pool for a meer 10 bucks. Since like I said, I know nothing, I decided to just take all jakes pics on the front page of this site. Yea, thank god it was only for 10 dollars :lol ;)

[seekupig]

any chance in Niagara beating Kansas tomorrow night?

no.:D

[TheMakerDMB17]

Upset about the Wright State game. Been a huge fan all my life but it was great to finally see them make the tournament again. Just got outmatched by a stronger, taller and faster Pittsburgh. Great season though Wright State. I surely am going to miss you DaShaun Wood.:lorraine

[hackattack1733]

So after day one, my bracket is 14/16 after Duke's loss and Texas Tech not coming up with the upset.

[tankdan]

I'm 13/16, I had Old Dominion over Butler, Duke over VCU, and Gonzaga over Indiana. It's tough when an upset actually happens, but it's not one that you gambled on. I'm proud of my Xavier over BYU and MSU over Marquette picks, though. ALWAYS pick the 9 over the 8. (That's a lie, I have Arizona over Purdue today, so I only picked 3/4 9s over 8s.)

Anyone else want to brag about their Duke pick? That's basically the only shocker from yesterday.

Dan

[TheOtherside]

13/16 so far. this is my best start in years. Marq, Tx Tech, and GW spoiled it all.

How gratifying was it to see that Paulus prick lose after he shoved Maynor and then the ref immediately went to talk to Maynor instead of the golden boy from Duke? Man, that pissed me off. I usually don't have any beef with Duke, but I was sooo glad that VCU beat them the way they did. It was also hilarious to see Scheyer afraid to shoot the whole game.

[Ascf33]

13 - 3 yesterday.

Duke, Gonzaga, and BYU were my losses.

[boutrous11]

yeah, good job at picking all of the favorites yesterday guys! You and 50 million other pussies are doing great in your pools!!!

[Davenumber40]

:thumbsup yeah, good job at picking all of the favorites yesterday guys! You and 50 million other pussies are doing great in your pools!!!

Yesterday the higher seeds were 13-3. Two of the 3 losses were 9's beating
8's and the other was the Duke loss.

[bringback#34]

Anyone else want to brag about their Duke pick? That's basically the only shocker from yesterday.


yeah i guess ill brag. i called it. i think ive got the ants pickem league in the bag

[bubba40]

Look out, Georgetown... my Eagles played their best game of the season today, executing every facet of the game to the tee... Threes, blocks, rebounds, foul-shots... Saturday is going to be AWESOME.

Dan

:violent

:D

:violent

:p

[seekupig]

any chance in Niagara beating Kansas tomorrow night?




:D :D :D

[laststraw41]

24/32 after the first round... Got winthrop, missed VCU... Wisconsin needs to wake up.

[Senator12]

27/32. Missed Xavier, USC, UNLV, Purdue, and Washington St.

[hackattack1733]

26/32 - not a bad start, but I'll need to improve next round

[Tiduwho]

26/32 - not a bad start, but I'll need to improve next round

Same. At least I still have my Sweet 16 intact.

[tankdan]

24-8. Each of the eight teams I got wrong are NOT picked to win the next game, so that basically leaves me perfect, right?

My final four on my bracket is Kansas, Wisconsin, A&M, and Georgetown. My bracket in my head thinks Florida or someone will beat Wisconsin before the final four, but that's not in writing.

Dan

[Tiduwho]

24-8. Each of the eight teams I got wrong are NOT picked to win the next game, so that basically leaves me perfect, right?

My final four on my bracket is Kansas, Wisconsin, A&M, and Georgetown. My bracket in my head thinks Florida or someone will beat Wisconsin before the final four, but that's not in writing.

Dan

For the first 3/4 of that game today, any team in the tourney could beat Wisconsin. I HATE how streaky Taylor is. He's going to end up getting them killed.

[bringback#34]

24-8. Each of the eight teams I got wrong are NOT picked to win the next game, so that basically leaves me perfect, right?

My final four on my bracket is Kansas, Wisconsin, A&M, and Georgetown. My bracket in my head thinks Florida or someone will beat Wisconsin before the final four, but that's not in writing.

Dan
wisconsin is going to lose tomorrow to unlv

[tankdan]

I picked Wisconsin for the championship about a week ago, but that was before they failed to break the 50 point mark against Ohio State... Now, I guess I'm not so sure. Their 17 game win streak won me over a few weeks ago, but they've only scored above 55 points ONCE in the past six games... Yikes!
(Wisconsin score on left-hand side)

55-64 loss @ Michigan State
48-49 loss @ Ohio State
52-50 win vs Michigan State
70-57 win vs Michigan State (Tourney)
53-41 win vs Illinois (Tourney)
49-66 loss vs Ohio State (Tourney)

Heck, if you don't break 55 points, it'll be hard to beat Georgia Tech in the second round, as they average 79 points a game.

Dan

wisconsin is going to lose tomorrow to unlv

I didn't have much confidence in Wisconsin after looking up those numbers a few days ago, but they came back from EIGHTEEN points down against A&M-CC to win by THIRTEEN. Throw in Kamron Taylor's 24 points, ALL in the second half, and I'd say Wisconsin is a team that can turn it on when it needs to be turned on. In my head, I still think they won't make the Final Four, but on my bracket, I wrote them as such.

UNLV isn't gonna be the team to beat Wisconsin. Oregon, Maryland, or Florida all stand a better chance.

Dan

[cbotnyse]

Bigtime bracket buster going down right now......OSU is falling.

[cbotnyse]

Holy Shit what a game.

[Bartndrpleez]

It ain't over 'til its over. What a shot by OSU to end regulation. Man that pissed me off! LUCKY BASTARDS!! :o

[OneSwtWld34]

that damn layup in the end made Xavier (+8) cover the spread.. i liked the parlay i had setup but that's over now!

[bringback#34]

I didn't have much confidence in Wisconsin after looking up those numbers a few days ago, but they came back from EIGHTEEN points down against A&M-CC to win by THIRTEEN. Throw in Kamron Taylor's 24 points, ALL in the second half, and I'd say Wisconsin is a team that can turn it on when it needs to be turned on. In my head, I still think they won't make the Final Four, but on my bracket, I wrote them as such.

UNLV isn't gonna be the team to beat Wisconsin. Oregon, Maryland, or Florida all stand a better chance.

Dan
Yeah big deal they came back. They were playing a bum team. They are supposed to come back. Wisconsin can't score enough to make it far in the tournament. On my bracket, I have florida, maryland, winthrop and unlv advancing. Florida and unlv in the regional finals and florida going to the final four.

[dmbphan041]

good i fucking hate Patino

[tankdan]

Yeah big deal they came back. They were playing a bum team. They are supposed to come back. Wisconsin can't score enough to make it far in the tournament. On my bracket, I have florida, maryland, winthrop and unlv advancing. Florida and unlv in the regional finals and florida going to the final four.

Well, looks like we both lost one of that region's four teams... Poor Terps... Free throws will kill you. I've got Florida, Oregon, and Wisconsin in that region, so we'll see!

GO EAGLES, BEATING THE HOYAS RIGHT MEOW, 36-31 with 16:00 left in the game.

WOO!

Dan

[bubba40]

:D :bounce :multi :D :hump :hump :hump

[tankdan]

I have nothing to say to Georgetown fans.

I am too disappointed.

Dan

[bringback#34]

Well, looks like we both lost one of that region's four teams... Poor Terps... Free throws will kill you. I've got Florida, Oregon, and Wisconsin in that region, so we'll see!

GO EAGLES, BEATING THE HOYAS RIGHT MEOW, 36-31 with 16:00 left in the game.

WOO!

Dan
Yeah, I thought Maryland got robbed at the end. That was a ridiculous charge call at the end on Strawberry. I thought BC might pull off the upset there for a minute. It would have been bad for my bracket but i was hoping for it anyway.

[bubba40]

I have nothing to say to Georgetown fans.

I am too disappointed.

Dan

You guys are better than Vanderbilt, and had you been in a lesser region, would have been in the Sweet 16.
And if you still had that center who was dismissed from the team earlier in the season, you certainly wouldn't have been a 7 seed.

[kbail1230]

If USC should win the tourneyment, I think I have a shot to win my pool.

Looks like Virginia may be in trouble in the second half without that guard. They'll need his ankle to win this game. (I can't think of his name)

[tankdan]

You guys are better than Vanderbilt, and had you been in a lesser region, would have been in the Sweet 16.
And if you still had that center who was dismissed from the team earlier in the season, you certainly wouldn't have been a 7 seed.

Yes, we prefer not to speak his name on campus these days. His complete lack of common sense or a grasp of how to handle a "second chance" is just mind-boggling.

He started last season on suspension, he started THIS season on suspension, and then he KEPT doing whatever he was doing (marijuana) even after those extra chances that Al Skinner gave him. He's pathetic and I hope he never makes it to the NBA. He's still around campus finishing up the school year, so that at least he has three full years of school to his name.

Disgusting. We would have been unstoppable with him.

Oh well, we really peaked last year with Craig Smith and Louis Hinnant, plus Dudley and Marshall... No more.

I guess we all better look out for Vanderbilt, they seem to keep winning these important games.

Go Hokies, Go Cavs!

Dan

[raid24]

i posted this in another thread before i relized that it shoulda been in this one : watchin the florida/purdue game right now.......ive decided that i hate bill raftery more than dickie v...... i think dickie v has a genuine enthusiasm for the game, annoying as he may be.......but i absolutley can not stand bill raftery's speeding up and grumbling the end of ever sentence grrrrr :violent

[Bartndrpleez]

Welp, Wisconsin screwed me. I was having my best brackets EVER and then they go and choke on a fat dick. Not that I'm surprised though, I just wish I wouldn't have put so much faith in a Big 10 team. I won't be surprised if OSU is out by next round...:rolleyes

I was 37 of 40 before today. I'll probably end up 42 of 48 by the end of the day, with 13 Sweet 16 teams still alive. But Wisconsin was in almost all my brackets as a Final Four team. I'm such an IDIOT! :BANG

[OneSwtWld34]

Come on Memphis/Nevada.. stay under 145 points so I hit a 5 game parlay!!!

[OneSwtWld34]

Come on Memphis/Nevada.. stay under 145 points so I hit a 5 game parlay!!!

YAHOOOOO!!! My brackets suck but I keep hitting parlays... Go Bodog!!

[Heavy As Stone]

I just want to say that the Boilers made one hell of an effort today. I would have LOVED to see them screw over everyone's brackets.

[tankdan]

I think SIU, Tennessee, and UNLV are doing enough damage to brackets already.

Let's go Jayhawks and Aggies!

Dan

[raid24]

I think SIU, Tennessee, and UNLV are doing enough damage to brackets already.

Let's go Jayhawks and Aggies!

Dan



which is wierd cuz i thought those were all teams that were seeded too high(maybe tennessee was where they should be)

[bubba40]

:D :multi :hump :D to say the VERY least.

[onemoredrink41]

I want a gator OSU match up, but then again it could be very bad for the state of OHIO! go bucks !

[dave=cool]

FLORIDA GATORS WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! they are going to win it all

[Jimi's Thing]

un-sticky?

[boutrous11]

un-sticky?

maybe they're just going to let it sit up there and use it again next year?