Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released [Archive] - Page 33

seekupig

10-20-2005, 03:44 PM

cant wait...

i can't either. i'll get to see how the "new" Jayhawks look. i'm expecting a rough start for them (playing all freshmen and sophomores) but think they'll be very good and flying under the radar come tourney time. from ESPN.....

Meanwhile, Kansas picked up the biggest catch of the summer when Brandon Rush (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=28158) decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and chose Kansas over Illinois. Rush is a potential first-round pick in 2006 and will immediately help the Jayhawks' offensive execution.

This team will be young and quicker, but possibly unsure of its next step. There are so many fresh faces. As many as four freshmen could start --- Rush, Julian Wright (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27143), Micah Downs (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27142) and Mario Chalmers (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27141). There is oodles of talent, like Giles along the backline, Sasha Kaun (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22177) in the post with Darnell Jackson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22178) as a backup, stable journeyman forward Christian Moody (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=10926), backup point Russell Robinson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22176) and veterans Jeff Hawkins (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=7958) and USC transfer Rodrick Stewart (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=15319). Putting these pieces together will be Bill Self's toughest coaching job in years. This team might look to run a bit more to take advantage of its athleticism.

This team could end up being a real force in March, but we just don't know how the freshmen will handle all the pressure of being the heralded recruiting class at a school like Kansas. If the Jayhawks can get over the inexperience issue by January, they could be sitting on a potential deep run come March.

gbs3769

10-20-2005, 04:06 PM

I can't wait for the next couple years of Syracuse basketball. With Eric Devendorf this year and Paul Harris next year, we are going to be looking pretty good.

- Primo

twosteppn36

10-21-2005, 02:27 AM

2007-08 season is gonna be a good one :lol

seekupig

10-27-2005, 11:07 AM

ousooner

10-27-2005, 11:53 AM

this hurts.

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova forward Curtis Sumpter will be sidelined indefinitely after re-injuring his left knee in practice and will have surgery next month.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2199754
That sucks. I didn't see much of Villanova last year, but it sounds like he's pretty damn good. Tough break.

Minarets19

10-27-2005, 12:00 PM

again, i may have already said this here...UNC will be down this year, but the 2006-2007 season, they will be in the top3. as far as recruiting classes go, theirs is at the top in the history of recruiting. there will be expectations to win a title in 2 seasons.

if indeed all commitments do follow through next month. they have the #1 PG, #1 SG, #1 PG, #2 C, #13 C and #58 PF...plus Hansboro who is a PF this year, who should be UNC best player this year...a 6'9'' PF. these are the rivals.com rankings for each player.

they WILL be great...the key, is how long will some stick around

gbs3769

10-27-2005, 12:02 PM

Big East Media Day was yesterday. So exciting. Big East Coaches poll was released yesterday. These were voted on back in September:

2005-06 Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Villanova (9)
2. Connecticut (7)
3. Louisville
4. Syracuse
5. West Virginia
6. Georgetown
7. Pittsburgh
8. Notre Dame
9. Cincinnati
10. St. John's
11. DePaul
12. Marquette
13. Providence
14. Rutgers
15. Seton Hall
16. USF

2005-06 Preseason Co-Players of the Year
Rudy Gay, Connecticut
Gerry McNamara, Syracuse

2005-06 Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
* Josh Boone, Connecticut, C, Jr., 6-10, 237, Mt. Airy, Md.
Rudy Gay, Connecticut, F, So., 6-9, 220, Baltimore, Md.
Taquan Dean, Louisville, G, Sr., 6-3, 185, Red Bank, N.J.
Carl Krauser, Pittsburgh, G, Sr., 6-2, 200, Bronx, N.Y.
Daryll Hill, St. John's, G, Jr., 6-0, 167, Queens, N.Y.
* Gerry McNamara, Syracuse, G, Sr., 6-2, 182, Scranton, Pa.
Randy Foye, Villanova, G, Sr., 6-3, 205, Newark, N.J.
Allan Ray, Villanova, G, Sr., 6-2, 195, Bronx, N.Y.
Curtis Sumpter, Villanova, F, Sr., 6-7, 223, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Kevin Pittsnogle, West Virginia, C, Sr., 6-11, 250, Martinsburg, W.Va.

2005-06 Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention
Eric Hicks, Cincinnati, F, Sr., 6-6, 240, Greensboro, N.C.
Brandon Bowman, Georgetown, F, Sr., 6-8, 219, Santa Monica, Calif.
Jeff Green, Georgetown, F, So., 6-8, 225, Hyattsville, Md.
Chris Quinn, Notre Dame, G, Jr., 6-2, 185, Dublin, Ohio
* denotes unanimous selection

2005-06 Preseason Rookie of the Year
Eric Devendorf, Syracuse

- Primo

Minarets19

10-27-2005, 12:17 PM

gbs3769

10-27-2005, 12:27 PM

The UNC class is looking really tight.

The Syracuse class for 2006-2007 is good so far. Our two recruits, Paul Harris and Mike Jones are both SF ranked at #3 and #10 respectively at the position and #10 and #34 overall. Combined with Devendorf and the Wrights and we should have a really solid team.

- Primo

jbcii55

10-27-2005, 12:30 PM

All I have to say is
U

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A

#4 in the polls. #1 in our hearts. Lute is the best and with their 2 new frosh players they will be great again.

AMEN!:angel

unccrombie

10-27-2005, 01:24 PM

gbs3769

10-27-2005, 02:00 PM

That was the first thing that I thought when I heard we had a recruit coming named Mike Jones. My friend told me that, and I was like WHO????

- Primo

HolyCow

10-27-2005, 03:49 PM

I am making this prediction:

Terrell Everett will be the Big XII player of the year, not Taj Gray.

chiznaz

10-27-2005, 06:52 PM

I am making this prediction:

Terrell Everett will be the Big XII player of the year, not Taj Gray.

Joseph Jones will make a push for All Big XII Team.

unccrombie

10-27-2005, 07:52 PM

That was the first thing that I thought when I heard we had a recruit coming named Mike Jones. My friend told me that, and I was like WHO????

- Primo
:lol

ousooner

10-27-2005, 10:06 PM

I am making this prediction:

Terrell Everett will be the Big XII player of the year, not Taj Gray.
I could see that happening. He's definitely going to have to play big for this team to go to the next level.

seekupig

10-28-2005, 11:11 AM

AMEN!:angel

Arizona will start the season 0-1. write that down. :D

haildmb

10-31-2005, 10:43 PM

there is a weak challenger to our thread. Let us crush these infidels

seekupig

11-01-2005, 01:40 AM

there is a weak challenger to our thread. Let us crush these infidels

Jelly2006 is going crazy in that thread. "Kentucky rules, huh huh....."

i can't stand that bitch.

rock chalk jayhawk.

gbs3769

11-01-2005, 10:31 AM

The 'Cuse is in the House! Oh my God! Oh my God!

That is all.

- Primo

gbs3769

11-01-2005, 10:49 AM

We kick things off tonight with an exhibition game against St. Rose. Oh how exciting it is for Syracuse Basketball to be back.

- Primo

unccrombie

11-01-2005, 01:26 PM

We kick things off tonight with an exhibition game against St. Rose. Oh how exciting it is for Syracuse Basketball to be back.

- Primo
considering our lack-luster footall squad, i'd say we're begging

gbs3769

11-01-2005, 02:49 PM

Exactly. But I'm exciting. You going to make it home for some games this year?

- Primo

DMBfan41

11-04-2005, 12:56 AM

Duke is off to good start

123-66 win over Concordia of Montreal

yeeahh!!!

unccrombie

11-04-2005, 12:58 AM

Duke is off to good start

123-66 win over Concordia of Montreal

yeeahh!!!
thats like a nfl team playing a bunch of 9 year olds

DMBfan41

11-04-2005, 10:48 AM

thats like a nfl team playing a bunch of 9 year olds

ha yeah, still good to see another Duke season start up though

SteelerMan

11-04-2005, 10:59 AM

they have the #1 PG, #1 SG, #1 PG, #2 C, #13 C and #58 PF

How can they have two #1 PGs?

SteelerMan

11-04-2005, 11:01 AM

UNC has a big game tonight against Fayetteville State. It'll be interesting... let's hope this doesn't turn into another EA Sports All-Stars game.

Dave G

11-04-2005, 12:20 PM

Last night Jim Calhoun got his first Technical Foul of the season 1:31 into the game on the way to a 109-62 win over Byrant. Players come and go but some things stay the same :)
Freshman Guard Craig Austrie also looked pretty good, which is great because until Marcus Williams comes back in Jan. that's all they got

It's still very early, but it looks like it going to be an exciting season. Calhoun has said this is his quickest team in 10 years.

I am just happy we are finally under way :bounce

watchtower41

11-04-2005, 01:49 PM

Damn, its been a long, long time since I peaked my head in here. ROCK CHALK. Sigh, that felt good....Bucknell took a lot more out of me than I thought, though the White Sox were quite good to me all season long to forget any of those memories. Forgive me, fellow Preaseason NCAA Basketball thread subscribers, for I have sinned. I attended Jelly's Midnight Madness this year. While it was quite cool to see, and Rondo is a stud, I still recognize it as a sin. I was still proud to wear my Crimson and Blue in Rupp.... afterall, the man is a Jayhawk. I feel its gonna be a rough transition early on for my boys in Lawerence, especially with the difficult Maui tourney out of the gates. Kansas hasnt seen this much McDonalds talent since 'Nam, its gonna be a fun young bunch to watch. I wouldnt write them off in the Big XII just yet, but Texas and Oklahoma are gonna be reals tough. I liked Villanova as a favorite coming into this season, obviously Sumpter bowing out again is a huge blow. I'd like to say UConn has enough even with the loss of good ole Charlie, Rudy can carry this team to where they need to be. The Big East is gonna be outstanding to follow this year.

SteelerMan

11-04-2005, 02:03 PM

I'd like to say UConn has enough even with the loss of good ole Charlie, Rudy can carry this team to where they need to be. The Big East is gonna be outstanding to follow this year.

I'm picking UConn to win it all this year.

gbs3769

11-08-2005, 01:14 PM

Syracuse opens their season tonight against Bethuane Cookman in the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament at 8:00. I can't wait. Of course it's also election night so I am going to a Victory Party before the game and heading back to the Victory Party after the game. It's going to be a good time.

- Primo

SteelerMan

11-08-2005, 01:42 PM

UNC laid a beating on Fayeteville State Friday night, 94-58. Look at this starting lineup though...

F David Noel
F Reyshawn Terry
C Tyler Hansbrough
G Wes Miller
G Quentin Thomas

Yikes. This could be a long season in the ACC. Hansbrough scored 26, which is promising. By the end of the year, Hansbrough will emerge as one of the best players in the ACC, and Reyshawn Terry will become one of the most improved players in the country. Noel will be serviceable, but the backcourt of Miller and Thomas is what worries me. Hopefully they can become better with experience.

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 02:18 PM

bustdstuff

11-08-2005, 03:43 PM

Yea the ACC this year will definitely be controlled by my Dukies and then Boston College.

And just to remind every one. Boston Univ. is at DUKE in less than a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seekupig where's my shirt?!?

gbs3769

11-08-2005, 03:44 PM

Duke is Puke!

- Primo

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 03:45 PM

And just to remind every one. Boston Univ. is at DUKE in less than a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seekupig where's my shirt?!?

Thats Boston U. though. Not Boston College.

The game Im waiting for is #1 vs. #2 when Duke plays Texas up in New Jersey. That game is gonna be RUGGEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.

bustdstuff

11-08-2005, 03:47 PM

Thats Boston U. though. Not Boston College.

The game Im waiting for is #1 vs. #2 when Duke plays Texas up in New Jersey. That game is gonna be RUGGEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.

Very true, but who cares? It's on national TV, and I'm PSYYYYYCHED!!!!!! However, the Texas game is going to be the bomb diggity.

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 03:49 PM

Very true, but who cares? It's on national TV, and I'm PSYYYYYCHED!!!!!! However, the Texas game is going to be the bomb diggity.

For sure. I cant friggin wait.

Texas is looking AMAZING this year.

stgeorg3

11-08-2005, 04:59 PM

Remind me - who beat Duke in the tournament last year?
Oh yeah - my Spartans!!!!

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 05:34 PM

Remind me - who beat Duke in the tournament last year?
Oh yeah - my Spartans!!!!

Coulda sworn last years season is overwith??

So lets worry about this year... only people that can brag for last year are UNC fans.

stgeorg3

11-08-2005, 05:55 PM

Coulda sworn last years season is overwith??

So lets worry about this year... only people that can brag for last year are UNC fans.

We can focus all about this year, I just feel no one is giving State the credit that they deserve. Ager & Brown - best 2-3 combo in the nation!!!

bustdstuff

11-08-2005, 06:15 PM

Remind me - who beat Duke in the tournament last year?
Oh yeah - my Spartans!!!!

That's a bold statement for your first post in the thread. And as RJ stated we're not rehashing last season. Especially since the offseason is over. Even UNC fans stopped talking about last season as soon as everyone bolted for the draft.

Edit: And shouldn't you be complaining that your entire conference never gets the respect it should?

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 06:35 PM

We can focus all about this year, I just feel no one is giving State the credit that they deserve. Ager & Brown - best 2-3 combo in the nation!!!

Ok heres your credit...

Congrats on being pre-season ranked 4/5.

No sarcasm... gonna be a hell of a squad this year.

I just cant wait to see how McRoberts and Paulis turn out... they are out of this world. Just hope they dont go to the league after this year.

rconverse

11-08-2005, 06:38 PM

Thats Boston U. though. Not Boston College.

The game Im waiting for is #1 vs. #2 when Duke plays Texas up in New Jersey. That game is gonna be RUGGEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.

Beer will be drank. Oh yes, it will be drank. When is that game. I want to put a keg on order now! :multi

bustdstuff

11-08-2005, 06:42 PM

Beer will be drank. Oh yes, it will be drank. When is that game? I want to put a keg on order now! :multi

Dec. 3 I do believe. And it's at MSG. Are you sure you're a fan? :p

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 06:43 PM

Beer will be drank. Oh yes, it will be drank. When is that game. I want to put a keg on order now! :multi

December 10th at 12:30pm.

Its up in East Rutherford and its an "away" game for Duke.

Gonna be absolutely insane.

rconverse

11-08-2005, 06:44 PM

Dec. 3 I do believe. And it's at MSG. Are you sure you're a fan? :p

Do you?!?! :p

bustdstuff

11-08-2005, 06:44 PM

December 10th at 12:30pm.

Its up in East Rutherford and its an "away" game for Duke.

Gonna be absolutely insane.

:o Oops. Seven days off. I'm not anxious for that one or anything. ;)

rconverse

11-08-2005, 06:44 PM

December 10th at 12:30pm.

Its up in East Rutherford and its an "away" game for Duke.

Gonna be absolutely insane.

Calendar marked. Perfect timing after the CFB football season ends. (Which is why I am not up to speed on the CBB stuff yet.)

R

haildmb

11-08-2005, 07:20 PM

Remind me - who beat Duke in the tournament last year?
Oh yeah - my Spartans!!!!

Remind me - who won the tourney last year?

Oh yeah - not your spartans. Sit down, son.

haildmb

11-08-2005, 07:20 PM

Ok heres your credit...

Congrats on being pre-season ranked 4/5.

No sarcasm... gonna be a hell of a squad this year.

I just cant wait to see how McRoberts and Paulis turn out... they are out of this world. Just hope they dont go to the league after this year.

And I'm really looking forward to how Paulus turns out.

;)

RJ2kWJ

11-08-2005, 07:44 PM

And I'm really looking forward to how Paulus turns out.

;)

The i is right next to the u!!!! :)

gbs3769

11-09-2005, 09:22 AM

I just cant wait to see how McRoberts and Paulis turn out... they are out of this world.
Greg Paulus is amazing. The sad thing is that he should be playing at a school that has both a good basketball and a good football program.

You'll have to keep me updated on how he plays this year. He came out of my brother's high school here in Syracuse and my brother plays poker with his sister Sara on weekends.

- Primo

RJ2kWJ

11-09-2005, 10:00 AM

Greg Paulus is amazing. The sad thing is that he should be playing at a school that has both a good basketball and a good football program.

You'll have to keep me updated on how he plays this year. He came out of my brother's high school here in Syracuse and my brother plays poker with his sister Sara on weekends.

- Primo

Thats awesome!!! Yea ill keep you posted in this thread... I have kept my eyes on him lately. I still have a few DVDs of the McD's all-american game and various other games he played in last year.

He is unreal. And I know its selfish but Im glad we got him!!! Even though you are right... he does belong in a good football program too.

watchtower41

11-09-2005, 02:24 PM

December 10th at 12:30pm.

Its up in East Rutherford and its an "away" game for Duke.

Gonna be absolutely insane.

during dMb MSG weekend... I can't resist going to this before the show. Gonna be a great weekend indeed.

bustdstuff

11-09-2005, 02:28 PM

Greg Paulus is amazing. The sad thing is that he should be playing at a school that has both a good basketball and a good football program.

You'll have to keep me updated on how he plays this year. He came out of my brother's high school here in Syracuse and my brother plays poker with his sister Sara on weekends.

- Primo

It shouldn't be to hard to keep track of how Paulus is doing this season. There's only seven games (as of now) that won't be on national TV. *sigh* It's just to good to be a Duke fan this season.

unccrombie

11-09-2005, 02:30 PM

bustdstuff

11-09-2005, 02:35 PM

during dMb MSG weekend... I can't resist going to this before the show. Gonna be a great weekend indeed.

Good luck finding tickets for that.

bustdstuff

11-09-2005, 02:37 PM

which is why theyre not going to win the national title

Come on now. I didn't say they were going to win it all (yet anyways). The season hasn't even officially started. The one thing Ii really want to come of this season is for JJ to finish his college career as the all time best FT shooter.

gbs3769

11-09-2005, 02:40 PM

It shouldn't be to hard to keep track of how Paulus is doing this season. There's only seven games (as of now) that won't be on national TV. *sigh* It's just to good to be a Duke fan this season.
I'll take being in my seats in section 112 of the Carrier Dome and my road trips to Villanova, Georgetown and the Big East tournament over watching the Orange (or Duke for that matter) on TV anyday.

- Primo

bustdstuff

11-09-2005, 02:53 PM

I'll take being in my seats in section 112 of the Carrier Dome and my road trips to Villanova, Georgetown and the Big East tournament over watching the Orange (or Duke for that matter) on TV anyday.

- Primo

:thumbsup

gbs3769

11-09-2005, 02:56 PM

College Basketball is a game that is meant to be seen in person. Nothing beats the atmosphere of a game at any major college with the students going nuts, the local team announcements, the bands, the locals booing the officials and everyone's dream of dancing in March.

- Primo

unccrombie

11-09-2005, 04:06 PM

Come on now. I didn't say they were going to win it all (yet anyways). The season hasn't even officially started. The one thing Ii really want to come of this season is for JJ to finish his college career as the all time best FT shooter.
what's he at? 95% or so?

bustdstuff

11-09-2005, 04:12 PM

what's he at? 95% or so?

Right around there.

gbs3769

11-09-2005, 04:16 PM

93.8%.

- Primo

unccrombie

11-09-2005, 04:24 PM

93.8%.

- Primo
+1

......?

DMBfan41

11-09-2005, 06:00 PM

FDU doesn't get excited until the NEC tournament.

But, we're predicted to win it again. So, hope to see you all in the big dance again, this time we'll win!

rconverse

11-09-2005, 06:38 PM

during dMb MSG weekend... I can't resist going to this before the show. Gonna be a great weekend indeed.

I am going to both. I hope I remember something when I wake up Sunday. Best Saturday EVER!!!

watchtower41

11-10-2005, 03:02 PM

Good luck finding tickets for that.

no problem, theyre not sold-out. Tix are pretty cheap for that game even from sclapers.....

bustdstuff

11-10-2005, 03:33 PM

no problem, theyre not sold-out. Tix are pretty cheap for that game even from sclapers.....

I thought it was since I didn't see it listed on TM or the Gardens website. And, since that is the case have fun. Know that I'll be here in warm sunny FL, and still jealous. ;)

rconverse

11-11-2005, 04:40 PM

I am going to both. I hope I remember something when I wake up Sunday. Best Saturday EVER!!!

Okay, I may need to tweak this ever so much. I would like to go to both. I am going to the game for sure, but haven't had much luck getting tickets to the show. If any of the many Duke fans in this thread can hook me up, pm me.

seekupig

11-14-2005, 10:06 AM

Florida Atlantic University,

Head Coach - Matt Doherty
Associate Head Coach - Rex Walters

i think i'll be quietly pulling for this team to do well this year.......

unccrombie

11-14-2005, 04:54 PM

doherty gets a bad rap anyways, go FAU

haildmb

11-14-2005, 06:04 PM

Blue Devils tonight!!! :D

Here's to the beginning of the road to #4!

dmbinchicago

11-14-2005, 07:41 PM

Blue Devils tonight!!! :D

Here's to the beginning of the road to #4!
:thumbsup It will be a rout, but it will be good to see them again.

HolyCow

11-14-2005, 07:44 PM

Sooners in the Final Four this year baby!

bustdstuff

11-15-2005, 03:09 PM

Well last night wasn't to bad for a first game. I was pleased to see the Terriers come to play, and not lay down like some low seeds do in the preseason NIT. And, how about that weak ass shot at the end of the Mizzou game. Pathetic.

DMBfan41

11-15-2005, 03:50 PM

Mark your calenders this friday!

Fairleigh Dickinson vs (24) Maryland

gbs3769

11-15-2005, 03:53 PM

That one really tears at my heartstrongs.

I should root for FDU for you.
I should root for Maryland for Alan.
I think I'll just root for Syracuse instead.

- Primo

DMBfan41

11-15-2005, 03:53 PM

I'm very pissed, I wanted to go, the school is taking a trip to Maryland, but tickets are sold out. Grr

haildmb

11-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Mark your calenders this friday!

Fairleigh Dickinson vs (24) Maryland

go FDU, fuck the twerps :D

haildmb

11-15-2005, 07:03 PM

unccrombie

11-15-2005, 07:11 PM

did paulus play last night?

HolyCow

11-15-2005, 07:38 PM

did paulus play last night?
Yeah, he played a lot.

DMBfan41

11-15-2005, 10:17 PM

And tomorrow on ESPN, Duke vs Seton Hall, my two favorite college teams! Ahh, gotta root for my Dukies though

dmbinchicago

11-15-2005, 10:26 PM

Duke didn't look too good last night... hoping they have the kinks worked out by tomorrow. I have faith in Coach K though, I'm sure he'll have them rolling over teams in no time.

DMBfan41

11-15-2005, 10:51 PM

I'm sure they didn't bring out their A game against Boston U.

unccrombie

11-16-2005, 02:40 AM

Yeah, he played a lot.
howd he do? i didnt watch

gbs3769

11-16-2005, 02:58 AM

He played 18 minutes. Missed the only shot he took (3 pt). Made two free throws. Had three turnovers and three steals and one rebound. Played like shit.

- Primo

twosteppn36

11-16-2005, 02:12 PM

and mr paulus dressed up for the occasion :lol

RJ2kWJ

11-16-2005, 02:13 PM

He played 18 minutes. Missed the only shot he took (3 pt). Made two free throws. Had three turnovers and three steals and one rebound. Played like shit.

- Primo

that kid is gonna turn out to be unrealllllll

gbs3769

11-16-2005, 04:54 PM

He will be ridiculous. It's just going to take a while. He still should have gone somewhere (like say oh Syracuse) where he could have played both football and basketball. Maybe then we wouldn't have been 1-8 at this point.

- Primo

seekupig

11-16-2005, 05:41 PM

HolyCow

11-16-2005, 05:44 PM

the best preseason basketball tournament of the season begins monday in Maui. it is going to be unreal with the teams that are there. every game is being televised on ESPN if i'm not mistaken.

KU vs. Arizona, 9pm, EST on monday night. can't fucking wait.....

I am telling you right now, pre-conference game of the year will be Oklahoma traveling to Villanova on December 3rd. It will be a dandy.

haildmb

11-16-2005, 06:03 PM

I am telling you right now, pre-conference game of the year will be Oklahoma traveling to Villanova on December 3rd. It will be a dandy.

pre-conference game of the year not involving Duke or Texas

chiznaz

11-16-2005, 06:05 PM

A&M is making the big dance this year. Gillispie is a badass coach.

seekupig

11-16-2005, 06:40 PM

I am telling you right now, pre-conference game of the year will be Oklahoma traveling to Villanova on December 3rd. It will be a dandy.

that game lost a lot of appeal to me when Curtis Sumpter went down for the year with another knee injury. it'll be a good one, but Duke vs. Texas in the best right now. depending on how Maui shapes up, there could be a few dandies out there with a field that includes....

UConn (#2)
Arizona (#9)
Gonzaga (#7)
Kansas (unranked :lol )
Michigan St. (#5)
Maryland (#21)

four top ten teams in one preseason tournament is unheard of.

watchtower41

11-16-2005, 06:43 PM

Whats shakin seekupig, its been awhile..... FROSH looking damn good.

tough blow for our Jayhawks today. I was surprised that you hadnt posted it yet. As always, BLAME ROY. (its just the easy thing to do)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051116/ap_on_..._kansas_jackson

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas forward Darnell Jackson has been suspended for the Jayhawks' first nine games for receiving about $5,000 in benefits from a booster.

The university said Tuesday night that it reported the matter to the NCAA in June after receiving an anonymous tip. It said the NCAA agreed to restore Jackson's eligibility after he sits out the suspension.

The university said benefits to Jackson and his family included transportation, meals and lodging, gifts and a personal loan between 2002 and this year.

Jackson will be required to repay the full value of the benefits. He'll be eligible to play when the Jayhawks meet Northern Colorado on Dec. 22.

Jackson, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, averaged two points last season.

seekupig

11-16-2005, 06:47 PM

Whats shakin seekupig, its been awhile..... FROSH looking damn good.

tough blow for our Jayhawks today. I was surprised that you hadnt posted it yet. As always, BLAME ROY. (its just the easy thing to do)

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas forward Darnell Jackson has been suspended for the Jayhawks' first nine games for receiving about $5,000 in benefits from a booster.

Jackson, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, averaged two points last season.

i saw it, just didn't care all that much. he's a decent player, but with all of the young guys they have now i wouldn't expect him to play that big of a role anyways.

i would love an upset of Arizona on monday, that would make me VERY happy.

watchtower41

11-16-2005, 06:54 PM

i would love an upset of Arizona on monday, that would make me VERY happy.

Even after Pierce smaked the Wildcats around in the Great 8 tournament in '98, we still owe them plenty of payback for what happened in the 1997 2nd round. Assclown Miles Simon. :BANG

DMBfan41

11-16-2005, 08:40 PM

My favorite team - Duke against My favorite local team - Seton Hall

On ESPN now, woo!

I love college basketball!

haildmb

11-16-2005, 10:00 PM

the homoeroticism in discussing Pocius' calves is unnecessary

dmbinchicago

11-16-2005, 10:02 PM

I don't think I've ever seen anything like this. Ugly.

smeritt

11-16-2005, 10:03 PM

JJ is absolutely making them look foolish. I love that guy

DMBfan41

11-16-2005, 10:06 PM

72-29

ouch.

Now this is the Duke team I like seeing!

seekupig

11-17-2005, 12:00 PM

that was the Duke team that everyone was expecting to see....

SteelerMan

11-17-2005, 12:26 PM

This thread is reminding me how much I hate Duke.

seekupig

11-17-2005, 12:27 PM

This thread is reminding me how much I hate Duke.

i hate them too, but when a team is good i recognize it. ESPN and Dick Vitale are two of the reasons i hate Duke.

gbs3769

11-17-2005, 12:29 PM

ESPN and Dick Vitale are two of the reasons i hate Duke.
Bingo. I used to love Duke. And then Dicky V ruined it for me.

- Primo

bustdstuff

11-17-2005, 12:30 PM

Did anyone else see Cold Pizza this morning? It was kind of funny to hear them say that the Duke freshmen could be the #3 team in the country. Was pleased to see that they have obviously been working on there induvidual games in the off season, and the freshmen are going to be sick this season. Can't wait to see them in the years to come. Odd to see that Williams only played a whole 16-17 minutes (not that he needed to play more). Seton Hall has some work to do if they want to make even the NIT at the end of the year. Definetly not the program they used to be.

Davenumber40

11-17-2005, 12:32 PM

:thumbsup
i hate them too, but when a team is good i recognize it. ESPN and Dick Vitale are two of the reasons i hate Duke.

They're a great team year in and year out. Now that doesn't mean Vitale should bring them up 10 times in every game he covers.

seekupig

11-17-2005, 12:32 PM

Did anyone else see Cold Pizza this morning? It was kind of funny to hear them say that the Duke freshmen could be the #3 team in the country.

what channel is that show on? ;)

bustdstuff

11-17-2005, 12:33 PM

i hate them too, but when a team is good i recognize it. ESPN and Dick Vitale are two of the reasons i hate Duke.

I could handle Vitale a whole lot better if he would just MOVE. I want that annoying man out of my town.

gbs3769

11-17-2005, 12:38 PM

Greg Paulus started, playing 26 minutes. He was perfect from the field making two 3-point shots and two others and went 2-2 from the charity stripe to finish with 12 points. He had 5 rebounds and 4 assits while committing 4 turnovers.

- Primo

bustdstuff

11-17-2005, 12:41 PM

So who's looking foward to the UF vs WF game tonight? Should be an interesting game, and a good test for Wake.

gbs3769

11-17-2005, 12:48 PM

I'm looking forward to the Syracuse/Tech game tonight.

- Primo

twosteppn36

11-17-2005, 12:55 PM

:thumbsup

bustdstuff

11-17-2005, 01:00 PM

I'm looking forward to the Syracuse/Tech game tonight.

- Primo

The coaches versus cancer tourney looks pretty good this year.

seekupig

11-17-2005, 01:02 PM

The coaches versus cancer tourney looks pretty good this year.

Maui looks better. that is one tough tournament.

bustdstuff

11-17-2005, 01:11 PM

Maui looks better. that is one tough tournament.

:thumbsup

watchtower41

11-17-2005, 04:00 PM

SteelerMan

11-17-2005, 06:18 PM

Tonight has to be considered as the first good tv night for college hoops, 4 pretty decent games on with Memphis vs 'Bama as a headliner, really looking forward to seeing if Memphis is for real. Sorry 'Cuse fans, but you could have your hands full tonight, I expect Tech to be pretty tough this year, especially right now when they are not ranked.

And that's not even taking into consideration the biggest game of the night... #15 Texas Wesleyan vs. #10 LSUS. Go Pilots!!! Anyone else reppin' the NAIA?

UNC41

11-17-2005, 06:42 PM

i hate them too, but when a team is good i recognize it. ESPN and Dick Vitale are two of the reasons i hate Duke.

Is American Express the third?

Kweaver

11-18-2005, 01:21 AM

Did tech show up tonight, I would hate to be in the locker room with ole' Bobby after this game.

twosteppn36

11-18-2005, 01:57 AM

Sorry 'Cuse fans, but you could have your hands full tonight, I expect Tech to be pretty tough this year, especially right now when they are not ranked.

so...uhhhhh...hands full? :lol

nah, tech will come around, they always do...its still early

watchtower41

11-18-2005, 01:09 PM

so...uhhhhh...hands full? :lol

nah, tech will come around, they always do...its still early

LOl, that's deserved... hell, I expected much more out of them, especially with 2 warmup games before last night and the way Syracuse looked in its first game. A long season it is indeed.... I dont know what to make of this Tech team after last night though, traditional Knight team's would not have quit that game, it was pretty evident that is what took place seconds after halftime last night, if not before then after 20-4 run. 'Cuse looked good, impressed with Memphis, and that might just be the toughest game they have all year.

gbs3769

11-18-2005, 09:12 PM

Our defense looked really good last night. That is what I was looking for.

Let's wrap this thing up tonight and get back to town for Bucknell on Tuesday.

- Primo

Third Floor

11-19-2005, 12:13 AM

apperantly florida is good- did you know this matt2?

gbs3769

11-21-2005, 10:45 AM

Apparently they are. Although we just played a really shitty half.

- Primo

Davenumber40

11-21-2005, 11:13 AM

Some big upsets this weekend. Besides the parity that seems to become a bigger factor every year in college basketball, I think there are some teams in the top 15 that are highly over rated. Looks like there's going to be a lot of shaking up this season.

bustdstuff

11-21-2005, 11:34 AM

Did anyone see the MSU game? I didn't and would love to know how they self destructed against Hawaii.

On another note I love this week. So much bball and not enough TV's.

stgeorg3

11-21-2005, 12:31 PM

Did anyone see the MSU game? I didn't and would love to know how they self destructed against Hawaii.

On another note I love this week. So much bball and not enough TV's.

Maybe my Spartans aren't as good as I thought. Hawaii - Ouch!!!The Big 3 for State - Brown, Ager and Davis all left the game with severe cramping. The bench is weak - they definitely not as deep as they were last year - which led to the blowout. I think it was a fluke but we'll see though with upcoming week.

bustdstuff

11-21-2005, 12:35 PM

Maybe my Spartans aren't as good as I thought. Hawaii - Ouch!!!The Big 3 for State - Brown, Ager and Davis all left the game with severe cramping. The bench is weak - they definitely not as deep as they were last year - which led to the blowout. I think it was a fluke but we'll see though with upcoming week.

You would think that teams would prepare for the heat and humidity. Cramping has been happening to teams at the Maui for years.

Dave G

11-21-2005, 12:47 PM

When UConn announced that it was playing this tournament in Hawaii I thought that it would be great to see how they stack up against some good schools early in the season.
For some reason it never occurred to me that the games would be starting at 11:30 at night :rolleyes

stgeorg3

11-21-2005, 12:47 PM

You would think that teams would prepare for the heat and humidity. Cramping has been happening to teams at the Maui for years.

I think that's how they tried to prepare by scheduling a game against Hawaii.

Although I do want to post a great quote from Shannon Brown in regards to the cramping -

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/basketball/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/113257142719010.xml&coll=1&thispage=2 (http://)

"The team medical staff administered fluids intravenously and Brown also has been trying to replace electrolytes with sodium packs. ""It's real nasty," Brown said. "It tastes a lot like salt." "

Not my proudest moment to be a State graduate.

bustdstuff

11-21-2005, 01:12 PM

I think that's how they tried to prepare by scheduling a game against Hawaii.

Although I do want to post a great quote from Shannon Brown in regards to the cramping -

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/basketball/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/113257142719010.xml&coll=1&thispage=2 (http://)

"The team medical staff administered fluids intravenously and Brown also has been trying to replace electrolytes with sodium packs. ""It's real nasty," Brown said. "It tastes a lot like salt." "

Not my proudest moment to be a State graduate.

"It tastes a lot like salt"????????? Oh, I'm gonna remember that one for a while. :lol :lol

Third Floor

11-21-2005, 01:40 PM

Maybe my Spartans aren't as good as I thought. Hawaii - Ouch!!!The Big 3 for State - Brown, Ager and Davis all left the game with severe cramping. The bench is weak - they definitely not as deep as they were last year - which led to the blowout. I think it was a fluke but we'll see though with upcoming week.
cause MSU wasnt down 14 before the cramping problems.

stgeorg3

11-21-2005, 02:27 PM

cause MSU wasnt down 14 before the cramping problems.

You're right. They played bad BUT they were within 6 with 10 minutes without Davis and then both Brown and Ager all left within a matter of minutes. No offense but it isn't like Hawaii is Duke or anything. I think a healthy State can come back from that.

Davenumber40

11-21-2005, 05:15 PM

but it isn't like Hawaii is Duke or anything.

I think this is the key point. They were playing Hawaii. I think they're gonna lose 2 this week.

JimiThing97

11-21-2005, 05:55 PM

Uconn will be National Champs, they have one of if not the best front courts in the nation......returnjing will be the best point guard in the big east(Marcus Williams)

haildmb

11-21-2005, 06:05 PM

MAUI.

haildmb

11-21-2005, 06:07 PM

Uconn will be National Champs

Incorrect.

gbs3769

11-21-2005, 06:08 PM

41ravens

11-21-2005, 07:05 PM

Arizona kicks off their season tonight against Kansas. Gonna be a good game. Can't wait.

Dave G

11-21-2005, 07:44 PM

UConn is good. But they aren't that good.

Their Big East schedule is pretty difficult. They have to play at Syracuse, at Louisville, at Villanova, at West Virginia and they also have home games against Syracuse, Louisville and Villanova. They are going to have a tough time getting through all of those games unscathed, and I still think that Villanova is the better team.

- Primo

Right now, I agree with you. I say that is because their lack of experience in their backcourt. Freshmen Craig Austrie and Rob Garrison looked a little shaky under Pepperdine’s pressure the other night and I’m sure Arkansas (and every other team) was paying attention. But that is it, the rest of the team is as solid as any in the country. If the freshmen can hold it together and get some experience that will make UConn pretty damn good when Williams returns in Jan. and they start playing those Big East teams

DMBfan41

11-21-2005, 08:31 PM

So, Maryland beat up FDU :(

FDU is 1-2, Seton Hall is 2-1, and my Dukies are 3-0

chiznaz

11-21-2005, 09:04 PM

It would be nice to just have 1 of Duke's freshman to play for us. That class is stacked along with a couple others.

A&M is starting to bring in Texas talent. I jsut wish i wasnt going to graduate in 2 years and could stick around to see it. Maybe I'll try graduate school.

41ravens

11-21-2005, 09:57 PM

Anyone watching the Texas vs. West Virginia game right now? Looks like an upset in the making. Awesome game.

skywalker_009

11-21-2005, 10:15 PM

Anyone watching the Texas vs. West Virginia game right now? Looks like an upset in the making. Awesome game.

that was a fun game... good finish...

skywalker_009

11-21-2005, 10:16 PM

and how bout them dawgs!!!... 2-1... i gotta celebrate our winning record right now while i can:(...

haildmb

11-21-2005, 10:44 PM

that was a fun game... good finish...

why couldn't they shoot free throws like that last year against Wake...

unccrombie

11-21-2005, 11:40 PM

lets go kansas...anyone...

seekupig

11-22-2005, 12:26 AM

27 turnovers. this is going to be tough watching these young guys develop this year. they have enough talent to be good by the end of the season, but it's going to be very ugly for awhile....

Third Floor

11-22-2005, 12:33 AM

i hate pittsnoggle.

seekupig

11-22-2005, 12:42 AM

i love watching Kentucky lose. :lol

unccrombie

11-22-2005, 12:44 AM

i love watching Kentucky lose. :lol
the tradition from last year continues :thumbsup

seekupig

11-22-2005, 12:45 AM

the tradition from last year continues :thumbsup

Jelly is back huh huh.... :multi

unccrombie

11-22-2005, 12:45 AM

27 turnovers. this is going to be tough watching these young guys develop this year. they have enough talent to be good by the end of the season, but it's going to be very ugly for awhile....
im in the same boat, going to be a long year for unc

seekupig

11-22-2005, 12:49 AM

im in the same boat, going to be a long year for unc

:thumbsup yes it is. close call the other night, can't believe that game was that close.

unccrombie

11-22-2005, 12:54 AM

:thumbsup yes it is. close call the other night, can't believe that game was that close.
yeah 3pts is too close. but hey, i dont expect much this year, not even a tourney bid

paris72

11-22-2005, 01:37 AM

UK played like shit tonight. We deserved the loss and may lose again tomorrow to WV. Good times /sarcasm :freak :mad

skywalker_009

11-22-2005, 01:39 AM

UK played like shit tonight. We deserved the loss and may lose again tomorrow to WV. Good times /sarcasm :freak :mad

if it makes you feel any better, i think you guys have 2 wins against georgia this year :lorraine...

gbs3769

11-22-2005, 09:42 AM

i hate pittsnoggle.
I hate his name. But I love the way that kid can play.

- Primo

41ravens

11-22-2005, 12:04 PM

Arizona looked like asshole last night. 28% from the field is ridiculous. Good thing Kansas looked worse. A better team would've beat the piss out of Zona last night. They better turn it around tonight against UConn or I'm not going to be very pleased.

onemoredrink41

11-22-2005, 12:47 PM

dissappointing cats loss! I wouldnt be surprised if wvu beats them tonight.

They need some shooters! UK is the march team... always play good in March.

onemoredrink41

11-22-2005, 12:48 PM

UK played like shit tonight. We deserved the loss and may lose again tomorrow to WV. Good times /sarcasm :freak :mad

yes they played shitty. didnt even want to watch it. WV will prob beat them if they dont fucking shoot the ball good.

I got my UK , U of L tix last night :hump :hump :hump

gbs3769

11-22-2005, 12:54 PM

dissappointing cats loss! I wouldnt be surprised if wvu beats them tonight.
WVU is a solid team. They should have won last night. They didn't make hteir foul shots and they didn't shoot as well as they can from behind the arc. They are capable of shooting over 50% from 3 point land, but instead only shot 39%.

They will be one of the eight or nine teams that make it to the tournament from the Big East.

- Primo

onemoredrink41

11-22-2005, 01:01 PM

WVU is a solid team. They should have won last night. They didn't make hteir foul shots and they didn't shoot as well as they can from behind the arc. They are capable of shooting over 50% from 3 point land, but instead only shot 39%.

They will be one of the eight or nine teams that make it to the tournament from the Big East.

- Primo

yeah and UK missed alot of foul shots! UK has a great defense, they are fast, they really dont have any big scorers with azubuike gone and well we are waiting on Randolph Morris. He could put some 20+ pts. I really wouldnt be surprised if they didnt lose tonight, then again if they did, they would really suck!

jfolden

11-22-2005, 01:53 PM

WVU is a solid team. They should have won last night. They didn't make hteir foul shots and they didn't shoot as well as they can from behind the arc. They are capable of shooting over 50% from 3 point land, but instead only shot 39%.

They will be one of the eight or nine teams that make it to the tournament from the Big East.

- Primo

WVU blew that game last night. Not as bad as last year's elite 8 against Louisville in amount, but up 3 points with the ball and only 30 seconds and miss 2 front ends of a 1 and 1 and then get the final shot blocked. They really need to learn to close out games if they want to contend in the Big East or they'll end up a lower level team fighting for a NCAA berth.

seekupig

11-22-2005, 08:23 PM

just got free tickets to the UNC game. :lol

wish i had a Cleveland St. shirt to wear tonight......

unccrombie

11-22-2005, 08:37 PM

can u get me free tickets?

bdb23

11-22-2005, 09:46 PM

Oh yeah, before I forget...

NICE GAME JELLY!!!! :lol :lol

haildmb

11-22-2005, 10:02 PM

Bucknell strikes again!

twosteppn36

11-22-2005, 10:10 PM

:( :(

haildmb

11-22-2005, 10:15 PM

dear gad this mich st/gonzaga game is awesome!

skywalker_009

11-22-2005, 10:20 PM

dear gad this mich st/gonzaga game is awesome!

just about to say the same thing... so many good games... crazyness...

Dave G

11-22-2005, 11:11 PM

dear gad this mich st/gonzaga game is awesome!

Holy crap what a game that was
It's pretty special to see this at this time of the year when most schools are beating up on lesser opponents.
Now lets hope UConn/Arizona gets going soon, I have to get up for work at 5:00 o'clock tomorrow morning dammit

unccrombie

11-23-2005, 01:51 AM

uconn/zaga tomorrow should be a barn burner

gbs3769

11-23-2005, 09:17 AM

:( :(
Yeah. I wasn't there, but my mom said our defense looked God awful.

- Primo

onemoredrink41

11-23-2005, 09:27 AM

Nice rebound for the Cats! Played very well!

onemoredrink41

11-23-2005, 09:29 AM

Oh yeah, before I forget...

NICE GAME JELLY!!!! :lol :lol

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

stgeorg3

11-23-2005, 10:32 AM

As much as I hate to say it being a State fan, Adam Morrison proved last nite that he is the real deal last nite BUT what was with that cheesy 'stache of his?

seekupig

11-23-2005, 11:43 AM

can u get me free tickets?

if you can get down here. free tickets and a place to stay.

that kid Tyler Hansboro is the real deal. he looks and plays like he's been in college for a few years already. typical Roy recruit, reminds me a lot of Nick Collison.

bdb23

11-23-2005, 12:15 PM

So, has it been discussed that Julie had her user name changed?

seekupig

11-23-2005, 12:42 PM

So, has it been discussed that Julie had her user name changed?

:lol

no, but it takes reading only one of her Jelly posts to figure out who she is.

Dave G

11-23-2005, 01:12 PM

Being a UConn fan, the best part of last nights game for me was seeing Rashad Anderson out there playing some good minutes, scoring and just having fun again out on the court.
Mainly because of what he went through last year, but also because when he is on, he has a swagger and confidence that is contagious. His leadership and drive was something that was sorely missed on last years team when things got tough. Just the way he looked at the camera last night and said they were going to win it all this year has me feeling pretty darn good about this season.

Here’s to a great game tonight

onemoredrink41

11-23-2005, 01:25 PM

So, has it been discussed that Julie had her user name changed?

Wow, you are a smart one.

watchtower41

11-23-2005, 01:55 PM

As much as I hate to say it being a State fan, Adam Morrison proved last nite that he is the real deal last nite BUT what was with that cheesy 'stache of his?

don't talk shit on Morrison's serial killer 'stache. It is a intimidation mechanism and more powerful than anything that Jake Plummer could grow on any given day. I find it hard to believe that the Zags are better without Turiaf, but they are. Morrison is ice cold.

rconverse

11-23-2005, 07:21 PM

Time to go watch Duke beat up Drexel.

Happy T-day everyone.

chiznaz

11-23-2005, 07:32 PM

So we beat Mississippi Valley State last night. woohoo!!! :lol I can't wait until confrence starts.

unccrombie

11-23-2005, 11:20 PM

Time to go watch Duke beat up Drexel.

Happy T-day everyone.
too bad drexel couldn't seal the deal :(

jumpstr24

11-24-2005, 01:18 AM

IU vs. Duke in less than a week...this will be a good game

haildmb

11-24-2005, 09:43 AM

:lol

no, but it takes reading only one of her Jelly posts to figure out who she is.

yeah really

haildmb

11-24-2005, 09:43 AM

IU vs. Duke in less than a week...this will be a good game

Not if you're a hoosier fan it won't be

GO DEVILS

unccrombie

11-24-2005, 12:43 PM

Not if you're a hoosier fan it won't be

GO DEVILS
if IU plays anything like drexel, duke loses

Davenumber40

11-25-2005, 09:58 PM

Duke hasn't been *showing* (edit) they're going to be as dominant as everyone thought this season. Hopefully they'll keep this up.

haildmb

11-25-2005, 10:04 PM

yeah DEVILS

Greg Paulus is the truth! This kid is gonna be a huge fucking star, very fun watching him play tonight. Good win for my Devils, it's our first of 4 championships this year

unccrombie

11-26-2005, 12:31 AM

duke has no depth

smeritt

11-26-2005, 01:08 AM

but they have JJ Sheldon and Paulus . Yuumy

DMBfan41

11-26-2005, 02:10 AM

Duke - Preseason NIT champs!

Yay! Good game, really wishing I went to MSG tonight for the game.

Duke vs Texas is on December 10th, so I gotta decide between Duke and DMB

haildmb

11-26-2005, 09:36 AM

duke has no depth

carolina sucks.

paris72

11-26-2005, 09:39 AM

Duke wins again with the help of the refs. :thumbsdow

haildmb

11-26-2005, 09:46 AM

Duke wins again with the help of the refs. :thumbsdow

:rolleyes

edit: I can think of two plays in about a 30 second stretch where Paulus was tackled without a call. Where were the Duke refs on those plays?

paris72

11-26-2005, 09:55 AM

Chewie needs to stay out of the cylinder on his put backs.

haildmb

11-26-2005, 10:04 AM

I've seen the replay of that winning tip a number of times. It was clearly off the cylinder. Unlike a tip-in early in the game by Memphis, which was obviously on the cylinder, and went uncalled, despite the presence of the Duke refs.

speaking of which, I guess you have no comment on my previous statement? I'm not surprised.

paris72

11-26-2005, 10:22 AM

speaking of which, I guess you have no comment on my previous statement? I'm not surprised.

Right, because I have no repect for your team. I always like a bad call on Duke

DMBfan41

11-26-2005, 12:09 PM

i dunno how someone can not respect a college team. Unless they are all on drugs or cheat in some kind of way, i dunno.

I mean, I hate North Carolina because I love Duke. But, I have respect for the coach and all of their players.

All this talk about Duke refs, pleeease. It's so old. If they had Duke refs, they would win every year, wouldn't they. And it's been a while since they won, am i right?

ousooner

11-26-2005, 02:01 PM

Right, because I have no repect for your team. I always like a bad call on Duke
Why would you want the officials to negatively impact any game regardless of who's playing? That's ignorant!

haildmb

11-26-2005, 02:18 PM

ignorant!

there's your answer. The other answer is his location

paris72

11-26-2005, 03:46 PM

:lol :lol

onemoredrink41

11-26-2005, 04:15 PM

all i know is WHO has alot of national championships? sec wins... etc

HMMMM

paris72

11-26-2005, 04:20 PM

Awjeah

ousooner

11-26-2005, 04:35 PM

What does Kentucky's success have to do with hoping another team gets bad calls from the officials? I guess I don't get it.

paris72

11-26-2005, 05:28 PM

What does Kentucky's success have to do with hoping another team gets bad calls from the officials? I guess I don't get it.

I don't get where you get that from.

Davenumber40

11-27-2005, 07:12 PM

all i know is WHO has alot of national championships? sec wins... etc

HMMMM

So UCLA is a better program than UK then? Could you please stay on topic and not make all UK fans look like idiots?

RJ2kWJ

11-28-2005, 12:40 AM

Wow Duke is rugged this year... close game but the point is they got done what needed to be done...

And Memphis is GOOD.

seekupig

11-28-2005, 12:49 AM

Wow Duke is rugged this year... close game but the point is they got done what needed to be done...

And Memphis is GOOD.

i hope Duke and Texas are both still undefeated when they play on December 10th. that will be a great pre-conference game.

RJ2kWJ

11-28-2005, 12:52 AM

i hope Duke and Texas are both still undefeated when they play on December 10th. that will be a great pre-conference game.

Yea I cant wait... Im so psyched for that battle. I got pumped the second I saw the schedule come out... I knew it was going to be an amazing game and hopefully it will live up to my expectations.

seekupig

11-28-2005, 03:36 PM

the new ESPN poll is out. not much changed at the top, but NC State has managed to sneak into the top 25 just in time for the ACC/Big Ten challenge this week.:rolleyes even UNC has begun to garner some support with 23 points in the new poll which puts them at #31 in the country. Has anyone seen this team play yet? they are horrible. to have them receiving any votes just because they've beat a few crappy teams is a joke. they needed a three pointer with 1 second left to beat Gardner Webb, and there are people out there who actually believe that they are one of the top 25 teams in the country? what ever happened to voting on the team and not they uniform?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/rankings?poll=2&week=4

unccrombie

11-28-2005, 04:17 PM

gbs3769

11-28-2005, 04:19 PM

if youre gonna knock unc's victory, might as well knock the illi. they certainly arent as good as theyre ranked
Neither is Syracuse. Our defense is pathetic.

- Primo

unccrombie

11-28-2005, 04:27 PM

Neither is Syracuse. Our defense is pathetic.

- Primo
no perimeter either

gbs3769

11-28-2005, 04:44 PM

no perimeter either
Our perimeter shooting has been fine.

Nichols has stepped up and has been huge for us so far this season. He is leading the team, averaging 15 points and shooting 36.6% from the perimeter.

Devendorf is shooting 37.5% from outside, McCroskey is shooting 50%, Rautins 33% and lastly McNamara is shooting 30% from outside. Once McNamara starts shooting better, our perimeter offense will be great.

We are averaging 32.6% as a team on 3-pt shots which is comprable to what we have shot in previous years. Last season we averaged 31.3%, 03-04 we averaged 32.8%, 02-03 we averaged 34.4%, 01-02 we averaged 33.3% and in 00-01 we averaged 33.5%.

- Primo

seekupig

11-29-2005, 09:55 PM

if youre gonna knock unc's victory, might as well knock the illi. they certainly arent as good as theyre ranked

i agree 100%. but being in ACC country i needed to vent a little on all the hype these teams get. NC State, UNC, and Duke are all within 20 miles or so of each other. it can get a bit old after a while. that being said, i still think Illinois is going to stomp a mudhole in UNC tonite. we'll see shortly.....

unccrombie

11-29-2005, 09:59 PM

i agree 100%. but being in ACC country i needed to vent a little on all the hype these teams get. NC State, UNC, and Duke are all within 20 miles or so of each other. it can get a bit old after a while. that being said, i still think Illinois is going to stomp a mudhole in UNC tonite. we'll see shortly.....
yeah, most likely. i think if brown has another off night, it could be within 10

dmbinchicago

11-29-2005, 10:05 PM

That game is UNC -1 right now. I have to think the Illini will win this game, but I'm not going near it as far as betting. Neither team has played anyone this year, no way to tell how they'll play. I'm kicking ass in football though-- +$500 over the last three weeks.

UNC41

11-29-2005, 10:36 PM

Getting my first look at the Heels right now, and this is an ugly game.

dmbinchicago

11-29-2005, 10:42 PM

Yep. To be expected early in the year from two teams who lost a lot of stars from last year's team. I think they'll both be fine-- not to last year's level, but maybe Sweet 16.

DMBfan41

11-29-2005, 10:43 PM

FDU beat Quinnipiac in their first NEC game, woo!

unccrombie

11-29-2005, 10:58 PM

illi wont be that good, over ranked IMO. carolina looks sloppy, no real offensive flow. noel is doin well though

Third Floor

11-29-2005, 11:07 PM

dear UNC, Illinois, Duke, Michigan, and Michigan state,

Please get rid of the Silver on on your shoulders. Especially when its not part of your colors.

unccrombie

11-29-2005, 11:20 PM

dear UNC, Illinois, Duke, Michigan, and Michigan state,

Please get rid of the Silver on on your shoulders. Especially when its not part of your colors.
yeah, why is it on there?

seekupig

11-29-2005, 11:29 PM

yeah, why is it on there?

Nike has a group of "Elite" schools that have something different on their uniforms every year than other schools. usually it's very subtle (like that little silver hologram looking thing at the bottom of the V neck). Elite schools are teams that have been to a Final Four since the early nineties i believe. not sure on the exact year, but somewhere around then.

dmbinchicago

11-29-2005, 11:30 PM

You think Dickie V likes the ACC?

unccrombie

11-29-2005, 11:32 PM

nice hustle by noelle

unccrombie

11-29-2005, 11:34 PM

You think Dickie V likes the ACC?
since he's been in the womb

Third Floor

11-29-2005, 11:36 PM

Nike has a group of "Elite" schools that have something different on their uniforms every year than other schools. usually it's very subtle (like that little silver hologram looking thing at the bottom of the V neck). Elite schools are teams that have been to a Final Four since the early nineties i believe. not sure on the exact year, but somewhere around then.
wrong- elite is just some random programs they think will sell more- wake was "elite" last year, we havent been to a final four since 64 i believe.

rick8285

11-30-2005, 01:54 AM

Indiana, Oh Indiana, Indiana we're all for you!

unccrombie

11-30-2005, 02:29 AM

Indiana, Oh Indiana, Indiana we're all for you!
ill be pullin for the them

@drian

11-30-2005, 04:18 AM

Ou!!!!!!!

RJ2kWJ

11-30-2005, 09:22 AM

9pm :D

GO DUKE!!!!!!!

SteelerMan

11-30-2005, 10:06 AM

I was impressed with the Heels last night. Illinois is definitely overranked, but for North Carolina to hang with a team of their caliber this early in the season is a great sign. I think they're going to be more competitive in the ACC than most people expect. Ginyard and Hansbrough looked great last night, and I think Frasor will develop into a great player by the end of the year.

bdb23

11-30-2005, 10:11 AM

I think it was more part of the Illini playing sloppy at the end rather than UNC hanging with Illinois. Piss poor basics in the last 5 minutes of the game made it appear to be a close game.

gbs3769

11-30-2005, 10:13 AM

Syracuse faces Manhattan tonight at the Dome. I think this is the third or fourth season in a row that we have played Manhattan at some point and I have always been impressed with how Bobby Gonzalez always has his kids ready to play against us and tonight should be no exception.

I'll be interested to see how the defense looks tonight as they have been focusing a lot on the baseline defense in that zone as we were getting beating pretty bad down there.

- Primo