Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

[UNLTrpt]

10,000th reply

GO BIG RED!

[unccrombie]

Were like our own political party. :lol
im sure it'd be a better stance than the know-nothing party :lol

[RJ2kWJ]

Way to run all these plays through Josh... He is nuts.

[RJ2kWJ]

"Open up the record books and let him in! J.J. Redick is now the all-time leader in NCAA history with 414 3-pointers made."

Buh bye Curtis. :D

[haildmb]

10,000th reply

GO BIG RED!


*tear* my humble little thread garnered 10,000 replies? I'd like to thank the academy...

[RJ2kWJ]

I know one game doesnt matter... but I might be taking back my Final 4 pick of WVU if this keeps happening.

[DMBfan41]

Duke beats Wake

The Hall beats WVU

thats a good night!

[josh101prf]

Im not sure if anybody would be interested but I have set up a pool website (http://finalfour.echo5hotel.com/am) for the tournament. It is in demo right now so feel free to make an entry to see how it works. It is free now and will be free for the real thing. Of course because its free there will be no prizes for winning, just pride itself!!

[ousooner]

Did anyone notice the Iowa fans at it again last night? They just won't stay off the court.

[gbs3769]

They need to read through Pat Forde's rules.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2306416

- Primo

[twosteppn36]

They need to read through Pat Forde's rules.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2306416

- Primo


thats hilarious :lol

[gbs3769]

thats hilarious :lol
The most aggregious of our offenses was the 2002-2003 season when we rushed the court against Pitt three times.

Of course I loved Chris Snow's article after that event.
http://www.dailyorange.com/media/paper522/news/2003/02/20/Sports/Winners.Stay.Off.The.Court-374660.shtml?norewrite&sourcedomain=www.dailyorange.com

- Primo

[stgeorg3]

Did anyone notice the Iowa fans at it again last night? They just won't stay off the court.

Amen to that! You beat my struggling Spartans at home while you are in 1st place in the Big Ten. Act like you've been there before.

[cityondown5]

Did anyone notice the Iowa fans at it again last night? They just won't stay off the court.

Did I? God damn mothers won't stay in their seats. Anyone seen this before?

TO STORM OR NOT TO STORM

Within the last 10 days, those crazy college kids from Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Georgetown, St. John's and Tennessee have stormed the basketball court to celebrate big victories -- and for the chance to act like lunatics on TV. ("Look, Martha, there's our boy! Yes, the shirtless one with his face and torso painted, howling like a savage and jumping on that other child's back. ... Is that a whiskey flask in his back pocket?")

After watching all these giddy group gropes, it's high time to publish the Forde Minutes Court-Storming Protocol Guide. Students are advised to read the following rules and to act accordingly the next time their team agitates them to the edge of hoops ecstasy:

• The Old Money Principle (2): Look up at the ceiling of your gym and count the banners. If your school has won three or more national titles in its history, you shall not rush the floor at any time. Schools affected: UCLA (11 titles), Kentucky (seven), Indiana (five), North Carolina (four), Duke (three).

Your program has won big games before. Act like it.

The Old Money Principle clearly puts the Indiana student body in violation of The Forde Minutes' protocol. Especially when the vanquished team, Illinois, owns zero national titles of its own. How terribly tacky.

The Illini did not even qualify for a Minutes Protocol Exception (3), which states that if your august basketball program has hit the skids to a dispiriting degree (Indiana has missed the last two NCAA Tournaments), a storming is allowable under certain conditions:

Condition A (4): The opponent is ranked No. 1 and/or undefeated at least halfway through the season (14 or more games). Illinois was merely ranked fifth in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll and already had a loss on the season.

Condition B (5): Your august program defeats a top-five team on a suitably miraculous shot (25 feet or farther) at the buzzer, spurring spontaneous joy that overrides better impulses. (The Indiana-Illinois game went down to the wire, but it wasn't won at the buzzer on a prayer.)

Condition C (6): You are so intoxicated that you cannot remember the opponent's ranking, or how many titles your school has won. But be forewarned that The Minutes will not pay your bail if you're the lone trespasser on the court and wind up in cuffs.

Ashley Judd
Is this enough to stop a Cats fan from offing himself?

Condition D (7): You see college hoops fan Ashley Judd sitting at the other end of the court, and you know that the shortest distance to her is a straight line.

• The Upper-Middle Class Principle - If your school has won multiple national titles, you are generally discouraged from storming the court unless you have defeated one of the above blue bloods, and only at the last second. Schools affected: Kansas, Louisville, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Michigan State, Connecticut, North Carolina State.

However, stormings are allowable under the following conditions:

Ancient History Exception (9): If your national titles predate Texas Western's, you are free to storm the court for any dramatic win over a top-five team. Schools affected: Oklahoma State, San Francisco, Cincinnati.

Semi-Ancient History Exception (10): If your national titles predate the 3-point shot, you are free to storm the court for any dramatic win over a No. 1-ranked team. Schools affected: Louisville and North Carolina State; Kansas and Michigan State halfway (one title before the three, one after).

Current power Connecticut (two titles in the last seven years) is discouraged from rushing the court under any but the most extraordinary circumstances, such as beating the No. 1 team on an eyes-closed, left-handed hook shot from half court.

• The Middle Class Principle (11): If your program plays in a major conference, has some basketball heritage and takes itself fairly seriously, court stormings should be reserved for: upsetting a top five team; knocking off an unbeaten league rival of particular dislike; ending a period of extreme and elongated futility against an arch rival; clinching a conference championship.

Under this principle, Iowa is hereby indicted for its floor rush Tuesday night after beating No. 11 Indiana. (In fact, it's flatly inexcusable on any level, other than the boredom that January in Iowa City can precipitate.) Michigan is granted clemency under the elongated-futility-against-an-arch-rival clause. Georgetown, St. John's and Tennessee were all cleared for liftoff last Saturday.

Daniel Horton
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
Daniel Horton can celebrate; even the UM fans are exempt.

(Although The Minutes fully understands the Rocky Top rush, the SEC did not. It fined the Volunteers $5,000 for failing to keep the students off the floor, a violation of the league's sportsmanship policy. The Minutes fails to see the clear and present danger. This isn't football, where the fans mount heavy metal objects and send them crashing down upon the mob below. First time they tear down a basket stanchion, a fine will be in order. Not until then.)

• The Lower Class Principle (12): If your team plays in a mid-major or low-major league and manages to coax (or trick) a BCS-conference school into visiting and you win the game, a storming is allowed. Exceptions: Memphis, Gonzaga or any other school whose program is demonstrably larger than its conference profile. Also: beating a certifiably horrible BCS-conference school (Baylor, Arizona State, Purdue, South Florida or anyone with an RPI worse than 150) is not worth the effort.

The Bottom Feeder Principle (13): If you're North Dakota State, still on the D-I taxi squad, and you shock Wisconsin? Go crazy. Even if it's a road game. Break into the home gym and storm that sucker.

• The Morehead State Principle (14): The Eagles are 0-15 against NCAA competition. Any 8-0 run is justifiable incentive to rush the floor.

[gbs3769]

Anyone seen this before?
Yes. Two posts above yours. Pwn.

- Primo

[haildmb]

Villanova fans need to read the rules too it seems

[UNLTrpt]

Yes. Two posts above yours. Pwn.

- Primo

Pwned x 2

[unccrombie]

tech cant miss? excuse me...?

[RJ2kWJ]

tech cant miss? excuse me...?

Where has this team been all year? :ugh

[unccrombie]

Where has this team been all year? :ugh
no clue, im bedazzled, and we arent even playing bad. thats the sad thing

[clayj41]

God, Hansbrough is having a monstrous game!

[clayj41]

40 points on 13/17 shooting with 10 rebounds.

[unccrombie]

i worship that freshman

[chiznaz]

WVU is not making the final four. I say they're out at sweet 16.

[HolyCow]

WVU is not making the final four. I say they're out at sweet 16.

I see them as a team that could potenially go out in the first round. A scrappier, physical, more hustle-minded team could knock them out.

[haildmb]

i worship that freshman


it's a good thing for him he has game, cause you can tell from his face, he doesn't have an ounce of brain

[unccrombie]

it's a good thing for him he has game, cause you can tell from his face, he doesn't have an ounce of brain
he doesn't need to :lol

[UNLTrpt]

huge win on the road for Nebraska in Ames. 73-63 Nebraska beats ISU. Alex Maric had a massive day. 37 points. 14 rebounds. Shot 13-15 from the floor. Stay a full game up on A&M and if OU wins tonight back into a tie for 4th in the conference.

[Third Floor]

Where has this team been all year? :ugh
they got beat by wake.

[HolyCow]

huge win on the road for Nebraska in Ames. 73-63 Nebraska beats ISU. Alex Maric had a massive day. 37 points. 14 rebounds. Shot 13-15 from the floor. Stay a full game up on A&M and if OU wins tonight back into a tie for 4th in the conference.

4th is where you want to be. First round bye in the Big XII tourney.

[gbs3769]

And the 'Cuse's season is over.

- Primo

[unccrombie]

And the 'Cuse's season is over.

- Primo
honestly, its been over for 2 months now ;)

[clayj41]

honestly, its been over for 2 months now ;)

:lol :lol :lol

[ousooner]

What a sick call just now on Taj Gray, his fourth foul. It's amazing that some of these guys have jobs.

[ousooner]

Play some f'ing defense. We can't win a game in the 80's. Son of a bitch!

[HolyCow]

Play some f'ing defense. We can't win a game in the 80's. Son of a bitch!

I am pissed. Flat out pissed.


In other news, Sutton retires. He admitted to drinking and driving last Friday. He says he will be checking into a rehab center.

[UNLTrpt]

so Mike Davis is supposed to step down at the end of the season

and...

Eddie Sutton is checking himself into a rehab clinic and is done for the season.

[UNLTrpt]

I am pissed. Flat out pissed.


In other news, Sutton retires. He admitted to drinking and driving last Friday. He says he will be checking into a rehab center.

technically he hasn't retired. yet.

[ousooner]

I am pissed. Flat out pissed.


In other news, Sutton retires. He admitted to drinking and driving last Friday. He says he will be checking into a rehab center.
We're going to end up with a 6 or 7 seed playing a 2 or a 3 in the second round, if we get there that is. This team has no heart. They just don't seem to want it bad enough.

Edit: Biggest underachievers in college hoops this season.

[ousooner]

so Mike Davis is supposed to step down at the end of the season

and...

Eddie Sutton is checking himself into a rehab clinic and is done for the season.
He should be checking himself into prison since he damn near killed someone.

Edit: I don't hate Eddie Sutton, but the problem I have is that he took so long to step up and admit what happened and offer an apology. It's almost a week later.

[clayj41]

so Mike Davis is supposed to step down at the end of the season

Good.

[UNLTrpt]

from what I just heard on Sportscenter Alford would want the job IF he's the only candidate. He doesn't want to have to go through a long drawn out process.

But then in the indianapolis star there was this article...

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...602150364/1002

Barry Collier to Indiana?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

w.t.f.???

[HolyCow]

I really don't care for Eddie Sutton, and this adds to the list.

OSU fans cry for a Hall of Fame invite, but this is more reason why he doesn't deserve it.

[unccrombie]

Good.
why? hes a good coach. indiana fans are assholes

[UNC41]

Hansbrough baby. My oh my, that freshman is a beast.

[UNC41]

why? hes a good coach. indiana fans are assholes

He's an alright coach who can't keep the best talent in Indiana in state. Letting him go isn't a bad move in my eyes.

[SteelerMan]

Hansbrough was getting hammered last night. Those were a tough 40 points to grab. Georgia Tech was on fire last night, and the Heels still managed to overcome a 14 point deficit to come back and win it. I don't like how they're getting down big in a lot of games, but I'm impressed with their resiliency. I'm starting to think this team could go deep in the tournament.

[RJ2kWJ]

Hansbrough was getting hammered last night. Those were a tough 40 points to grab. Georgia Tech was on fire last night, and the Heels still managed to overcome a 14 point deficit to come back and win it. I don't like how they're getting down big in a lot of games, but I'm impressed with their resiliency. I'm starting to think this team could go deep in the tournament.

Yea you all might do that. But damn wait til next year. I have good videos of the guys you all are pulling in... holy hell. :ugh

[seekupig]

Yea you all might do that. But damn wait til next year. I have good videos of the guys you all are pulling in... holy hell. :ugh

UNC and KU are both looking to be pretty good next year after the current "rebuilding" seasons they're both going through. :lol

[seekupig]

Gonzaga students urged to stop "Brokeback Mountain" chant. :lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2327578

[SteelerMan]

Gonzaga students urged to stop "Brokeback Mountain" chant. :lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2327578

Seems like a dumb chant if you ask me. It reminds me of the time I saw Doug Stanhope at a comedy club, and this dumbass in the middle of the crowd kept yelling "Girls jumping on trampolines!".

[RJ2kWJ]

UNC and KU are both looking to be pretty good next year after the current "rebuilding" seasons they're both going through. :lol

Yea for real... My friend Charles and I were talking about a UNC vs. KU natty title next year.

[mizzoudmbfan]

Wow, apparently MU is still a prestigious job (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=2332411), who knew?

[UNLTrpt]

Wow, apparently MU is still a prestigious job (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=2332411), who knew?

why wouldn't they be? Mizzou has been on the doorstep for a while it's time for someone to take them to the next level.

[ousooner]

Wow, apparently MU is still a prestigious job (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=2332411), who knew?
There's no reason why Mizzou shouldn't be a big time program. Between St. Louis and Kansas City, you should be pulling in all kinds of talent.

[mizzoudmbfan]

why wouldn't they be? Mizzou has been on the doorstep for a while it's time for someone to take them to the next level.
Yeah, I agree. It's just if you listen to StL/KC papers and radio personalities such as Kevin Keitzman you would think we would be lucky to get some d2 throw away coach. Or the fans from other schools that post on Tigerboard:rolleyes.

I know it's a great job. Great conference, great facilities(which are still getting better), great fan support(we'll maybe not this season), and great alumni $upport. Only major school in the state(SLU, SMS, SEMO, etc arent anywhere near the same level).

At the very least we'll be able to throw enough money at someone and bring in a good hire.

[mizzoudmbfan]

There's no reason why Mizzou shouldn't be a big time program. Between St. Louis and Kansas City, you should be pulling in all kinds of talent.

Yeah, I believe it was Rep. Osborne that said the Mizzou job was the 2nd best job in his eyes because it is the only D1(in football. like I said earlier there are a few other hoops programs) program in the state and the only one in the nation with two major metro areas in state within 2 hours.

Obviously this was said about football but I'd say it translates to basketball too.

[UNLTrpt]

Yeah, I agree. It's just if you listen to StL/KC papers and radio personalities such as Kevin Keitzman you would think we would be lucky to get some d2 throw away coach. Or the fans from other schools that post on Tigerboard:rolleyes.

I know it's a great job. Great conference, great facilities(which are still getting better), great fan support(we'll maybe not this season), and great alumni $upport. Only major school in the state(SLU, SMS, SEMO, etc arent anywhere near the same level).

At the very least we'll be able to throw enough money at someone and bring in a good hire.

Internet fan message boards of teams are just plain idiotic. Everybody with an opinion can spout one and the arguments are non-stop. You should check out the Nebraska football message boards :rolleyes insane. absolutely insane.

[UNLTrpt]

Yeah, I believe it was Rep. Osborne that said the Mizzou job was the 2nd best job in his eyes because it is the only D1(in football. like I said earlier there are a few other hoops programs) program in the state and the only one in the nation with two major metro areas in state within 2 hours.

Obviously this was said about football but I'd say it translates to basketball too.

Dr. Tom almost left for Colorado in the late 80's. I shudder to think what he would have done if he was the coach at CU and not NU. The landscape of the old Big 8/Big 12 would be a whoooooooooole lot different probably.

[haildmb]

Yea for real... My friend Charles and I were talking about a UNC vs. KU natty title next year.


heresy!

[seekupig]

Yea for real... My friend Charles and I were talking about a UNC vs. KU natty title next year.

UNC vs. Kansas for the national title...... geez, what would the media talk about? :rolleyes

[UNC41]

UNC vs. Kansas for the national title...... geez, what would the media talk about? :rolleyes

Jelly!

[UNLTrpt]

Jelly!

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!

PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, WITH A BASEBALL BAT!

PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, PEANUTBUTTER JELLY, WITH A BASEBALL BAT!

:monkey

[gbs3769]

honestly, its been over for 2 months now ;)
There was always the hope that the ship would be righted.

- Primo

[twosteppn36]

no worries...its lacrosse season

[seekupig]

no worries...its lacrosse season

:lol :thumbsdow :lol

[gbs3769]

no worries...its lacrosse season
True. Do you know if the scrimmage tomorrow is going to be on TW-26?

- Primo

[UNLTrpt]

Going to the Nebraska-Texas "I don't want to talk about Indiana" Tech game tomorrow.

[twosteppn36]

True. Do you know if the scrimmage tomorrow is going to be on TW-26?

- Primo

probably not...im pissed that they moved it

[gbs3769]

probably not...im pissed that they moved it
As am I. I was going to go.

- Primo

[seekupig]

the Mizzou / Kansas rivalry resumes tomorrow in Lawrence. let's see if we can keep the lead this time.
haven't lost in over a month ......:multi

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk!!!

[mizzoudmbfan]

the Mizzou / Kansas rivalry resumes tomorrow in Lawrence. let's see if we can keep the lead this time.
haven't lost in over a month ......:multi
Interestingly enough we've only won once in the last month. I have two scenarios:

1) MU 79 kU 76 hard fought and barely squeak out the W in Allen.

2) MU 47 kU 83 just plain ugly MU quits and it turns into the Brandon Rush highlight reel

I'm leaning more towards scenario 2 but you never know. Now that the proverbial weight has been lifted maybe they can just go out there and play some ball and get a W.


In other news let's see if any XII folk(or anyone for that matter) can see what's interesting with this link.

http://www.euroleague.net/ulebcup/noticia.jsp?temporada=E04&jornada=29&id=168&id2=169


M I Z...

[bustdstuff]

In other news let's see if any XII folk(or anyone for that matter) can see what's interesting with this link.

http://www.euroleague.net/ulebcup/noticia.jsp?temporada=E04&jornada=29&id=168&id2=169


M I Z...

How could they RELEASE Michael Jordan?!?!? ;)

[ousooner]

the Mizzou / Kansas rivalry resumes tomorrow in Lawrence. let's see if we can keep the lead this time.
haven't lost in over a month ......:multi

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk!!!
:lol

I know, I know, I can't let it go.

[ousooner]

Interestingly enough we've only won once in the last month. I have two scenarios:

1) MU 79 kU 76 hard fought and barely squeak out the W in Allen.

2) MU 47 kU 83 just plain ugly MU quits and it turns into the Brandon Rush highlight reel

I'm leaning more towards scenario 2 but you never know. Now that the proverbial weight has been lifted maybe they can just go out there and play some ball and get a W.


In other news let's see if any XII folk(or anyone for that matter) can see what's interesting with this link.

http://www.euroleague.net/ulebcup/noticia.jsp?temporada=E04&jornada=29&id=168&id2=169


M I Z...
I'm thinking that it's going to be scenario two. Is it Ricky Clemons? I don't remember what he looked like.

[seekupig]

I have two scenarios:

1) MU 79 kU 76 hard fought and barely squeak out the W in Allen.

2) MU 47 kU 83 just plain ugly MU quits and it turns into the Brandon Rush highlight reel



I refuse to make predictions when it comes to KU/Mizzou.

[UNLTrpt]

How could they RELEASE Michael Jordan?!?!? ;)

DAMN!!!

that was going to be mine.

Released: Michael JORDAN

[seekupig]

Iowa St. up 6 at halftime over Oklahoma.

[ousooner]

Iowa St. up 6 at halftime over Oklahoma.
Once again, we're not playing any defense. We have to play defense to be successful.

[ousooner]

Geeze, the Big XII is pathetic. They were comparing the conference to the Missouri Valley conference and who should get more teams into the tournament.

[UNLTrpt]

don't lose to ISU guys, us and CU are right on your heels.

[ousooner]

don't lose to ISU guys, us and CU are right on your heels.
We are dangerously close to losing a bye for the first round of the Big 12 tourney.

[DMBfan41]

Poor Bucknell loses to Northern Iowa.

Hope FDU does better in their Bracketbuster game against Wisconsin-Green Bay

[RJ2kWJ]

UConn/WVU is gonna be nuts.

[ousooner]

Down 11 at home to Iowa St. I've washed my hands of this team. Absolutely pathetic. Freakin' quitters.

[ousooner]

What a terrible win. I'm embarrased to count that as a W.

[HolyCow]

What a terrible win. I'm embarrased to count that as a W.

We got it and that is what matters. Michael Neal is freakin money.

I am not ashamed to say that the referrees handed us a gift. Throughout the game we were the beneficiary of a ton of calls, even though they got the hook and the three point foul right, we were lucky.

[ousooner]

We got it and that is what matters. Michael Neal is freakin money.

I am not ashamed to say that the referrees handed us a gift. Throughout the game we were the beneficiary of a ton of calls, even though they got the hook and the three point foul right, we were lucky.
I just don't understand this team. One game they make you think they are overrated and just plain suck. The next game they make you think they might be really good and are just underachieving. I don't know which it is, but this rollercoaster is really making me sick.

[HolyCow]

I just don't understand this team. One game they make you think they are overrated and just plain suck. The next game they make you think they might be really good and are just underachieving. I don't know which it is, but this rollercoaster is really making me sick.

My girlfriend watched it with me, and I could tell she was mad at me.

I am yelling about how I hate their guts, but then I am beggin them for a win in the end.

The jury is still out for me on this team.

It can go two ways: We play like we "can" and make a solid run in the tournament, or we go out in the first round.

[RJ2kWJ]

Florida loses again. I knew this squad was overated from the get go.

Would like to quote myself to say this statement again... They lost yet AGAIN to an unranked squad.

[unccrombie]

Would like to quote myself to say this statement again... They lost yet AGAIN to an unranked squad.
everyone knew they were over rated ;)

[seekupig]

KU pounds the Tigers 79-46.

- nine wins in a row.
- 10-2 in the Big XII
- 19-6 overall.

safe to say they're in the tournament now.

here's a couple of choice bits from the postgame write up....

When Marshall Brown (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22169) hit a 3-pointer against the Kansas second-teamers with 4:26 left, it was Missouri's first basket since Jimmy McKinney (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11848)'s 3-pointer 22 seconds into the second half. By then, the Jayhawks were en route to their biggest win over their archrivals since a 100-66 victory in 1986.



With about 5 minutes to go, the crowd began chanting, "Just like Baylor, just like Baylor," likening the hapless Tigers to the Big 12's last-place Bears.:lol :lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=260492305

[RJ2kWJ]

KU pounds the Tigers 79-46.

- nine wins in a row.
- 10-2 in the Big XII
- 19-6 overall.

safe to say they're in the tournament now.

here's a couple of choice bits from the postgame write up....

When Marshall Brown (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22169) hit a 3-pointer against the Kansas second-teamers with 4:26 left, it was Missouri's first basket since Jimmy McKinney (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11848)'s 3-pointer 22 seconds into the second half. By then, the Jayhawks were en route to their biggest win over their archrivals since a 100-66 victory in 1986.



With about 5 minutes to go, the crowd began chanting, "Just like Baylor, just like Baylor," likening the hapless Tigers to the Big 12's last-place Bears.:lol :lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=260492305

You all are gonne be f'ing dangerous in the tourney.

[seekupig]

You all are gonne be f'ing dangerous in the tourney.

this year will be for experience, next year they'll be dangerous. not to say they can't upset some teams, but i think making the Final Four is a reach. it's hard to tell how good they are right now. sure they're beating teams, but it's pretty widely accepted that the Big XII is down right now. next Saturday in Austin (Gameday will be there) will give us a better idea of where they're at.

[UNLTrpt]

A.R.G.H.

freakin Julius Jackson goes for 41 on us. damn damn damn.

we did not need to lose today.

[seekupig]

A.R.G.H.

freakin Julius Jackson goes for 41 on us. damn damn damn.

we did not need to lose today.

NIT bound. tough loss.

[UNLTrpt]

NIT bound. tough loss.

ugh. it's looking that way. We had em down early but couldn't seal the deal. Christ on a crutch.

[DMBfan41]

FDU won their Bracketbuster game!

This is good!

[seekupig]

anyone want to make an early prediction on what round Memphis goes out in?

i'm going with the 2nd round. a lower seed from a real conference will beat them in the second round. Iowa, Georgetown, Oklahoma, etc...

thoughts? predictions?

[seekupig]

FDU won their Bracketbuster game!

This is good!

haven't looked in awhile, are they going to win their conference? is their a chance of them losing in the conference tourney?

[DMBfan41]

haven't looked in awhile, are they going to win their conference? is their a chance of them losing in the conference tourney?

11 game winning streak. Only Memphis, Gonzaga, and George Washington have longer current winning streaks.

They are currently 13-2 in the NEC, and with one more conference win they clinch first in the conference which means they get home court during the tournament. And they have only lost one game at home, and that was to Drexel (a non-conference team)

And with a win in Green Bay over Wisconsin-Green Bay in the Bracketbuster game, things are really looking good for FDU getting back in the tournament.

[HolyCow]

anyone want to make an early prediction on what round Memphis goes out in?

i'm going with the 2nd round. a lower seed from a real conference will beat them in the second round. Iowa, Georgetown, Oklahoma, etc...

thoughts? predictions?

I like your thinking.

I think if Memphis played in a big time conference, they would be a final four team. The fact that they haven't played some real competition in almost two months makes me think they are gonna be in for a shocker when they take on a tough 8 seed.

[ousooner]

ugh. it's looking that way. We had em down early but couldn't seal the deal. Christ on a crutch.
Is this you Dan?

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11434369/

[UNLTrpt]

Is this you Dan?

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11434369/

you think I'd still be here if it was? or if it was, you would see a big thread in DMBc and nDMBc?

no it isn't. damn. damndamndamn

[paris72]

looks like Texas will lose this one.

Maybe UNC too

[UNLTrpt]

wow. OSU throttles Texas.

[RJ2kWJ]

wow. OSU throttles Texas.

Starting to highly doubt if they will be a final 4 team.

[unccrombie]

looks like Texas will lose this one.

Maybe UNC too
losing to wake? cmon...were you on crack when you typed that?

[paris72]

losing to wake? cmon...were you on crack when you typed that?

Stranger things have happened ya know

[UNLTrpt]

Starting to highly doubt if they will be a final 4 team.

still lot of season left.

[unccrombie]

Stranger things have happened ya know
indeed, but cmon, it's wake :lol

[paris72]

indeed, but cmon, it's wake :lol

Yeah, they do suck pretty bad:lol

[RJ2kWJ]

Well I just got back to the hotel from the game... place went absolutely BONKERS when JJ passed Johnny. Awesome to be there for that. Good win.

13-0 in the ACC baby.

[seekupig]

wow. OSU throttles Texas.

:thumbsup

a month ago, who would have thought KU would be tied for first place in the Big XII with a few games to play? not me.

that game in Austin on saturday should be for the conference title unless one of them gets upset again.......

[skatcat]

KU is definitely rolling at the right time.

[seekupig]

just realized they're doing Bracketology on Friday and Monday now. some interesting potential matchups in the latest one.......

5. UNC vs. 12. Kentucky (first round)

1. Duke vs. 5. Kansas (sweet sixteen)

5. UNC vs. 4. Illinois (second round NCAA title game rematch)

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology

[unccrombie]

how is kentucky still in the tournament? and bilas was talking abot indiana not making it today

[seekupig]

how is kentucky still in the tournament? and bilas was talking abot indiana not making it today

Kentucky - 17-9, 7-5 in the SEC
Indiana - 13-10, 5-7 in the Big 10


neither team should be in right now. Kentucky is close, but they need a couple more wins. a win vs. a team with a winning record wouldn't hurt either.

[DMBfan41]

2. Tennessee vs 15. FDU

hell yeah, a 15 seed

[unccrombie]

Kentucky - 17-9, 7-5 in the SEC
Indiana - 13-10, 5-7 in the Big 10


neither team should be in right now. Kentucky is close, but they need a couple more wins. a win vs. a team with a winning record wouldn't hurt either.
at least indiana has top 25 wins. UK is pretty useless vs most teams

[seekupig]

at least indiana has top 25 wins. UK is pretty useless vs most teams

Indiana is barely over .500 and they have a losing record in conference. reguardless of how many quality wins you have, there is a minimum required criteria for being selected as an at large. 18 wins and at least .500 in your conference is widely accepted as the rule. there have been exceptions to the rule on occasion, but that's usually the way it is. that being said, i don't think either team is worthy of being in. UK has boosted their record by beating up on the SEC doormats, while Indiana hasn't showed up in a game since before Christmas. name recognition does wonders for bubble teams.......

[unccrombie]

Indiana is barely over .500 and they have a losing record in conference. reguardless of how many quality wins you have, there is a minimum required criteria for being selected as an at large. 18 wins and at least .500 in your conference is widely accepted as the rule. there have been exceptions to the rule on occasion, but that's usually the way it is. that being said, i don't think either team is worthy of being in. UK has boosted their record by beating up on the SEC doormats, while Indiana hasn't showed up in a game since before Christmas. name recognition does wonders for bubble teams.......
i still think it's BS either way, i guess the conference tourney will help UK more than it will indy

[skatcat]

Thank goodness for name recognition this year. Might be the only way we get in.

[UNLTrpt]

Well I just got back to the hotel from the game... place went absolutely BONKERS when JJ passed Johnny. Awesome to be there for that. Good win.

13-0 in the ACC baby.

wow. very cool that you got to be there. I watched it on TV and that was cool. For as much as I don't like Duke and JJ's cockiness, very cool for him to break it at home. I would have love to have been there.

Aw fuck who am I kidding. I'd watch any home game at Cameron Indoor.

[chiznaz]

i will puke if colorado gets a tourny bid as te 4th big 12 seed.

[chiznaz]

ugh. it's looking that way. We had em down early but couldn't seal the deal. Christ on a crutch.

A&M is hanging all hope on a thread. If we win out with the exception of t.u. then colorado will have to drop 2 i believe for us to tie for 4th. A&M has the tiebreaker over CU. With that said, I think it would take 2 good wins in the BigXII tourny to get that NCAA nod. It's not much, but it's possible.


Now if we would have beaten OU(1 point loss) and OSU(2 point loss) it would be a totally different story.

[gbs3769]

Thank God the 'Cuse picked up the win against Lousiville. Too bad we couldn't make a free throw to save our lives or we would have blown that thing open earlier than we did.

Tonight, we have West Virginia in the Loud House for a Big Monday matchup. Picking up this game would be huge.

- Primo

[UNLTrpt]

i will puke if colorado gets a tourny bid as te 4th big 12 seed.

I think the Big XI1 is getting 4 regardless. So basically it's a race to see which mediocre team will get the last spot.

I'm still holding out hope that it will be Nebraska. Our last 4 are winnable...but our last 5 were supposed to be winnable too.:shrug

[unccrombie]

Thank God the 'Cuse picked up the win against Lousiville. Too bad we couldn't make a free throw to save our lives or we would have blown that thing open earlier than we did.

Tonight, we have West Virginia in the Loud House for a Big Monday matchup. Picking up this game would be huge.

- Primo
i think you guys needs this one for the tournament, cuz you wont beat uconn or nova

[unccrombie]

also just wanted to point out uconn dropping to #4 granted nova should be ahead, but memphis > uconn? im still out on that team

[gbs3769]

i think you guys needs this one for the tournament, cuz you wont beat uconn or nova
Agreed. I don't think we can get this one either, but my mom thinks it's possible. She's usually pretty spot on, but then again she knows her basketball.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2337199

:(

Here's wishing Raymond a fast recovery.

[watchtower41]

how is kentucky still in the tournament? and bilas was talking abot indiana not making it today


The win against WV was a big win and when they beat Louisville they were #3 in the country. Kentucky def needs a few more quality wins, if they win @ Tenn or @ Florida they are a lock.


Its been awhile since Ive roamed this thread, where it was a very crappy start to the college hoops season for my beloved jayhawks, they are now kicking on all cylinders and fixing to win the sweetest Big XII title Ive ever seen. Julian Wright is god. Rock Chalk.

[gbs3769]

The win against WV was a big win and when they beat Louisville they were #3 in the country. Kentucky def needs a few more quality wins, if they win @ Tenn or @ Florida they are a lock.
The win against Louisville is not a quality win.

- Primo

[RJ2kWJ]

just realized they're doing Bracketology on Friday and Monday now. some interesting potential matchups in the latest one.......

1. Duke vs. 5. Kansas (sweet sixteen)


Man my squad would need to be on fire that game... Greg and Dockery would need to have good days big time.

[HolyCow]

Huge game tonight in the Big XII.

OU needs a win to sure up its spot a top 4 seed and don't look now, but Texas Tech is 6-6 in conference and with a win tonight could jump into the race for a tournament bid.

[twosteppn36]

Agreed. I don't think we can get this one either, but my mom thinks it's possible. She's usually pretty spot on, but then again she knows her basketball.

- Primo


gansey, pittsnogle, and herber need to have a cold shooting night from outside

[mizzoudmbfan]

Its been awhile since Ive roamed this thread, where it was a very crappy start to the college hoops season for my beloved jayhawks, they are now kicking on all cylinders and fixing to win the sweetest Big XII title Ive ever seen. Julian Wright is god. Rock Chalk.


Huh, a fair weather beaker...unimaginable:rolleyes

[RJ2kWJ]

God damn it... the way most people have it panned out right now is Duke and UConn on the same side of the bracket... That shits annoying because a couple years ago friends and I KNEW the winner of the Duke/UConn final 4 game was gonna cruise through the Natty title.

THEY NEED TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET IN THE NATIONAL TITLE. GOD DAMN IT.

[chiznaz]

Huge game tonight in the Big XII.

OU needs a win to sure up its spot a top 4 seed and don't look now, but Texas Tech is 6-6 in conference and with a win tonight could jump into the race for a tournament bid.
Any team Bobby Knight coaches is never out of it.

[UNLTrpt]

God damn it... the way most people have it panned out right now is Duke and UConn on the same side of the bracket... That shits annoying because a couple years ago friends and I KNEW the winner of the Duke/UConn final 4 game was gonna cruise through the Natty title.

THEY NEED TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET IN THE NATIONAL TITLE. GOD DAMN IT.

but that's not gonna happen. Look at where they have UConn placed, in the Phily bracket. Makes sence. Close to home, more of their fans.

Look where Duke is placed, in the Atlanta bracket. closest of the 4 sweet 16 sights to Duke. More fans.

In this post 9-11 age they don't want people flying as much and as a result, you have this. IMO, it's an over reaction, but a reaction you have to take.

[ousooner]

Any team Bobby Knight coaches is never out of it.
I have more respect for Eddie Sutton then I do for Bob Knight. Knight is the biggest piece of crap in college basketball.

[ousooner]

Who is more overrated, Memphis or George Washington?

[RJ2kWJ]

Who is more overrated, Memphis or George Washington?

GW. Definitely.

[UNC41]

Who is more overrated, Memphis or George Washington?

George Washington. Memphis showed it can play with the best in the nation before conference play started, while GW hasn't done that at all.

[Davenumber40]

Out of curiosity, how many people think the MVC deserves more than 3 bids? As a side bar does anyone know how the RPI was changed I think last season?

[Davenumber40]

George Washington. Memphis showed it can play with the best in the nation before conference play started, while GW hasn't done that at all.

Agreed, although I think Memphis's weak CUSA schedule might hurt them. If they were in a major conference they would improve more from playing better competition.

[HolyCow]

If Syracuse wins tonight, they may have locked themselves into the tourney.

[RJ2kWJ]

If Syracuse wins tonight, they may have locked themselves into the tourney.

I think they just did.

[unccrombie]

and su makes the tourney :thumbsup

[haildmb]

ahhhh, we're back on top, where we belong.

[RJ2kWJ]

ahhhh, we're back on top, where we belong.

Oh yes :D ... and will most likely remain there as the rest of our schedule doesnt bare many challenges. Im more worried about FSU then UNC at home.

[gbs3769]

That was a fucking huge win!

- Primo

[smeritt]

Roberts finally stepped up with G-mac not shooting so well. Showed his heart at the end though getting that rebound to end that. This game could singled handedly turn aroudn their season. Did you see them actually hussling and working the zone? Big men actually played hard . Let's just see if they can do it against a team with the backcourt like UCONN

[smeritt]

God damn it... the way most people have it panned out right now is Duke and UConn on the same side of the bracket... That shits annoying because a couple years ago friends and I KNEW the winner of the Duke/UConn final 4 game was gonna cruise through the Natty title.

THEY NEED TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET IN THE NATIONAL TITLE. GOD DAMN IT.I don't think that's entirely true. The great thing about march madness is it's just that, MADNESS. Not many times have all number one teams made it to the final four so how do you know that if they were on seperate sides of the bracket they would end up against each other? There is always upsets and cinderella teams ,and thats the great part about march for college basketball. Nothing is ever set in stone and thats why I lvoe watchign college basketball. For all you know they may not even face off in the final four. I agree slightly it'd be nice to see them battle it out of the national championship but that would totally negate cinderella teams their chance. The last thing that needs to happen is the march madness system be changed. But that's my personal opinion

[DMBfan41]

Duke is back at #1

Sportsline is giving FDU a #15 seed

[seekupig]

In this post 9-11 age they don't want people flying as much and as a result, you have this. IMO, it's an over reaction, but a reaction you have to take.

i'm pretty sure those changes were made for financial reasons, not 9-11. if there were going to be any kind off terrorist attack during the NCAA tourney, a big arena in a small city would be a more likely target than an airplane.

[seekupig]

OU is in danger of crapping away another double digit lead in the last seven minutes of a game. c'mon Sooners, get your shit together. i don't want us to have to play you guys in our first game in the Big XII tourney. ;)

[ousooner]

OU is in danger of crapping away another double digit lead in the last seven minutes of a game. c'mon Sooners, get your shit together. i don't want us to have to play you guys in our first game in the Big XII tourney. ;)
Unbelievable how we keep doing this.

[RJ2kWJ]

Unbelievable how we keep doing this.

This is a hell of a battle though.

[ousooner]

This is a hell of a battle though.
We just don't know how to put one away. It's the story of our season.

Edit: They just showed the stat, lead by 7 or more points in all six losses this season.

[ousooner]

Yeeeeeeeessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RJ2kWJ]

Yeeeeeeeessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow nice tip in.

[HolyCow]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Great win. I am impressed. Gutty win that we had to have.

Michael Neal is amazing.

[ousooner]

Wow nice tip in.
I don't know how many more of these nailbiters I can take. Regardless of how it's done though, I do love stickin' it to Bobby Knight.

[ousooner]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Great win. I am impressed. Gutty win that we had to have.

Michael Neal is amazing.
I just saw the last couple of minutes. Did he have a good night?

[seekupig]

nice win. :thumbsup

the OU basketball program should donate pace makers to all of their fans if this shit keeps up. :lol

[HolyCow]

I just saw the last couple of minutes. Did he have a good night?
Oh man. He went on a stretch where he couldn't miss. He hit a nothin-but-net fade away in the corner with two guys in his face. Best shooter in the Big XII.

I liked how we played tonight. It sucks we gave up a lead and had to gut it out, but overall we looked solid. Other than Austin Johnson making me want to gouge my eyes out, we looked good.

[HolyCow]

nice win. :thumbsup

the OU basketball program should donate pace makers to all of their fans if this shit keeps up. :lol

I am out of breath.

[ousooner]

nice win. :thumbsup

the OU basketball program should donate pace makers to all of their fans if this shit keeps up. :lol
I figure this season has taken five to ten years off my life so far.

[seekupig]

who says the Big XII is down this year? Baylor has the #1 strength of schedule in the country! :lol :lol

[ousooner]

who says the Big XII is down this year? Baylor has the #1 strength of schedule in the country! :lol :lol
:lol

I just realized we're 8-0 against the South and 1-4 against the North with that one win being the miracle Saturday. Pretty strange since the North is generally considered to be the weaker half of the conference.

[seekupig]

Pretty strange since the North is generally considered to be the weaker half of the conference.

it only seems that way since KU usually hands each team in the north two losses per season. :D

[chiznaz]

Well the Aggies have a big test against Mizzou now. If we can beat them and beat Nebraska this weekend, we are set for a run at the 4th seed in the BigXII.

[SteelerMan]

A couple thoughts...

I think Syracuse still has a little work to do. I think if they win one of their next three (they should definitely at least beat DePaul), they're in. Losing all three would put them at 19-11 and 7-9 in the conference, which I don't think is good enough to get in. Of course, they'd still have the Big East tournament.

I really don't understand the love for the Missouri Valley Conference. People are saying they could get five teams in, which is insane. The only team from the conference I see with an impressive win is Northern Iowa (over Iowa and LSU). Their top five teams do have pretty good overall records, but I'd take a team with a mediocre record from a bigger conference over a MVC team with a great record.

How many teams do you guys think the ACC will get in? I think Duke, N.C. State, Boston College, and North Carolina are in. I also think Florida State will finish 8-8 in the conference, which should get them in. The only other potential team is Maryland, who I don't think will make it. Their last four games are tough.

[cityondown5]

A couple thoughts...

I think Syracuse still has a little work to do. I think if they win one of their next three (they should definitely at least beat DePaul), they're in. Losing all three would put them at 19-11 and 7-9 in the conference, which I don't think is good enough to get in. Of course, they'd still have the Big East tournament.

I really don't understand the love for the Missouri Valley Conference. People are saying they could get five teams in, which is insane. The only team from the conference I see with an impressive win is Northern Iowa (over Iowa and LSU). Their top five teams do have pretty good overall records, but I'd take a team with a mediocre record from a bigger conference over a MVC team with a great record.

How many teams do you guys think the ACC will get in? I think Duke, N.C. State, Boston College, and North Carolina are in. I also think Florida State will finish 8-8 in the conference, which should get them in. The only other potential team is Maryland, who I don't think will make it. Their last four games are tough.

I think Syracuse is one big win away from a birth, whether it be one of these last three games, or something in the tournament, but just a win over DePaul would not put them in.

I don't understand the love for the MVC either. That's all I have to say on that.

Maryland does not deserve to make the tournament. I think those first five that you listed are the only deserving teams.

How the hell did Michigan State keep a #16 ranking?

[SteelerMan]

I think Syracuse is one big win away from a birth, whether it be one of these last three games, or something in the tournament, but just a win over DePaul would not put them in.

Well... let's say they beat DePaul, lose to Georgetown, lose to Nova, and lose their first game in the Big East tournament. They're still 8-8 in what is considered the toughest conference and 20-11 overall. They've also had the 9th toughest schedule, and all of their 11 losses (except probably the first round of the Big East tournament) would have come against the RPI Top 50. That's why I think they're in if they win one of their next three, even if it is just DePaul.

[gbs3769]

who says the Big XII is down this year? Baylor has the #1 strength of schedule in the country! :lol :lol
And Baylor is still 2-10.

- Primo

[UNC41]

I think Syracuse is one big win away from a birth, whether it be one of these last three games, or something in the tournament, but just a win over DePaul would not put them in.

The birth is Syracuse's to lose right now.

[SteelerMan]

The birth is Syracuse's to lose right now.

Let's hope they don't have an abortion.

[unccrombie]

they should have no problem with g'town if they play somewhat like they did vs wvu

[UNC41]

they should have no problem with g'town if they play somewhat like they did vs wvu

I wouldn't say that. It's a game that could go either way, and will not be an easy win for either team.

[ousooner]

If any of you Dukies care, JJ is on Rome right now.

[unccrombie]

I wouldn't say that. It's a game that could go either way, and will not be an easy win for either team.
thats why i said if they play like they did last night

[unccrombie]

If any of you Dukies care, JJ is on Rome right now.
rome is on at 4:30 EST here buddy ;)

[ousooner]

rome is on at 4:30 EST here buddy ;)
I catch him live over the Internet ;)

[unccrombie]

I catch him live over the Internet ;)
sports-aholic :lol

[ousooner]

Got to have something to help pass the time at work.

[unccrombie]

indeed, i normally read nbmc during school. if im feeling dangerous i'll venture over to espn for some hockey reading

[SteelerMan]

I catch him live over the Internet ;)

:thumbsup

As do I. Do you actually subscribe, or do you know of a certain sports radio website that streams it illegally?

[RJ2kWJ]

If any of you Dukies care, JJ is on Rome right now.

Anything interesting said? I cant catch it at 430. :(

[UNC41]

thats why i said if they play like they did last night

Yeah, I get that. But still, that's no guarantee. If Georgetown plays like they did against Duke and Cuse plays like they did last night I don't see Cuse coming out on top.

[ousooner]

:thumbsup

As do I. Do you actually subscribe, or do you know of a certain sports radio website that streams it illegally?
My brother subscribes so he doesn't have to listen to commercials and he can go back and listen to stuff he's missed. I'm to cheap I guess. Use this if you don't want to pay for it.

http://www.xtrasportsradio.com/main.html

[unccrombie]

Yeah, I get that. But still, that's no guarantee. If Georgetown plays like they did against Duke and Cuse plays like they did last night I don't see Cuse coming out on top.
well no, only from the beard of zeus would that be possible

[UNC41]

Notre Dame had a great look for the win.

[RJ2kWJ]

Notre Dame had a great look for the win.

Hell yea. Michigan pulled the win over Illinois and UVA had a big win over BC.

[seekupig]

20-6 overall.
11-2 in the Big XII.
10 wins in a row.
first place in the conference. :cool

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk. :multi

[JamesM]

Final Four WVU vs. Duke Villanova vs. UConn

Duke vs. Villanova

Villanova wins it all

bama's throwing this game on ESPN

[seekupig]

Final Four WVU vs. Duke Villanova vs. UConn

Duke vs. Villanova

Villanova wins it all



there will not be 3 Big East teams in the Final Four.

of the four teams you have listed, 'Nova and UConn have the best chance to make it. i'm still not sold on Duke. their defense is suspect, and when they run into a team that plays a good 2-3 zone with a good big man in the middle, they're going to lose.

[UNC41]

20-6 overall.
11-2 in the Big XII.
10 wins in a row.
first place in the conference. :cool

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk. :multi

Kansas is one of the top 10 teams in the nation right now.

[seekupig]

Kansas is one of the top 10 teams in the nation right now.

jinxer! :twenty4




;)

[RJ2kWJ]

there will not be 3 Big East teams in the Final Four.

of the four teams you have listed, 'Nova and UConn have the best chance to make it. i'm still not sold on Duke. their defense is suspect, and when they run into a team that plays a good 2-3 zone with a good big man in the middle, they're going to lose.

I actually love everyones negativity. I feed off it. All I say is... we shall talk in March/April. :evil

[seekupig]

I actually love everyones negativity. I feed off it. All I say is... we shall talk in March/April. :evil

it's not really negativity, it's just calling it like i see it. you as a Dukie have to admit that you can't be very happy about the way they're winning some of these games. they're still one of the best in the nation, but i personally feel like they're missing something. we shall talk in March...... it'll be a moot point by the end of the month. ;)

[seekupig]

couple of things i forgot to mention earlier......

- David Padgett of Louisville (Kansas transfer) is out for the year.

- with their win tonite, KU secured their 17th consecutive 20 win season.

[SteelerMan]

Sweet. The Cavs upsetting Boston College bumped the Heels up to third in the ACC.

[DMBfan41]

With a FDU win over Wagner tonight, they will clinch the NEC regular season championship and most importantly, home court during the tournament

[gbs3769]

I love it. Local media is calling out the Syracuse students for their court rush.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

I love it. Local media is calling out the Syracuse students for their court rush.

Good. That was a severe violation of the court rushing rules.

[UNLTrpt]

the season has come down to today. Nebraska win and we can keep pace with 4th place and still have a shot. Nebraska loses and we're NIT bound

[gbs3769]

Good. That was a severe violation of the court rushing rules.
Agreed. I turned to my dad and was like, "they completely violated the court rushing rules".

- Primo

[gbs3769]

Interesting tidbit on syracuse.com


SU and the RPI
I received a very intersting email from reader Rich Phipps and had to pass it along.

Mike,

I thought for the Orange weblog you'd be interested in knowing
that, according to Ken Pomeroy's webpage, this season SU is one of only
8 teams that have not lost against a non top-50 team.

Last season, they were the only team in the country to do that and they were one of only 7 teams the season before that. They haven't lost to a non top-50 team since Melo and company lost in January of '03 to Rutgers. Now SU has
won 60 straight such games, which is more than twice as many as any
other team in the country.

Quite a feat.

Rich Phipps

Rich,

That is very cool. Thanks for passing it along. And before any of you ask, the other seven teams that haven't lost to a non-Top 50 team are: Duke, Villanova, Connecticut, Memphis, Ohio State, Gonzaga and Wichita State.

Mike Waters
mwaters@syracuse.com

- Primo

[UNLTrpt]

Nebraska's not on TV tonight...I'm not listening to the radio broadcast. First game I will miss all year.

[seekupig]

i gave away my NC State / UNC tickets for tonite's game. i'll be watching on tv, hope it's a good one. i don't think Eptimov is going to play unless something's changed today. talk to you all later...

[haildmb]

i gave away my NC State / UNC tickets for tonite's game. i'll be watching on tv, hope it's a good one. i don't think Eptimov is going to play unless something's changed today. talk to you all later...


you heathen!

[seekupig]

you heathen!

they were real fans. i'd be there pulling for both teams to lose. it was the right thing to do. :lol

[greenpepper7]

Agreed. I turned to my dad and was like, "they completely violated the court rushing rules".

- Primo

Yeah, what's the deal with the court rushing this year? It seems anytime an unranked team beats a ranked team this year they rush the court, it sickens me. It was so bad a month ago there was an article on ESPN.com that stated when you should rush the court, and when you should not.

When UW got swept by the bay area schools, both Stanford and Cal rushed the courts. Cal is tied for first in the pac-10, UW has not won at Stanford for at least the last 3 years. Two years ago Stanford had a number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, act like you've been there.

[paris72]

Go GA Tech!!

[RJ2kWJ]

Go GA Tech!!

:confused

I dont understand? I never root against Kentucky nor do I KNOW anyone that roots against Kentucky. You all live in some fantasy land.

Anyways... GT just had the best damn half of their year :lol

[haildmb]

they were real fans. i'd be there pulling for both teams to lose. it was the right thing to do. :lol


:lol you ass. Go Wolfpack!

[RJ2kWJ]

Coach K got T'd up. Thats awesome. :lol

We are playing like absolute butt hole on both sides of the ball.

[clayj41]

:confused

I dont understand? I never root against Kentucky nor do I KNOW anyone that roots against Kentucky. You all live in some fantasy land.

Anyways... GT just had the best damn half of their year :lol

:thumbsup They had a great first half against UNC last week as well. Oh well, hopefully they can keep it up. Go GA. TECH!!!:D

[RJ2kWJ]

:thumbsup They had a great first half against UNC last week as well. Oh well, hopefully they can keep it up. Go GA. TECH!!!:D

Atleast you have a reason to root against Duke. Jelly fans are retarded. Atleast the ones I see.

[clayj41]

Nice move by McRoberts! Duke is gonna take this game.:thumbsdow

[RJ2kWJ]

JJ - 3 for 17

STILL winning. Gotta love this team. BARELY going to the free throw line. Bad defense tonight. Were going so far in the tourney.

[clayj41]

Atleast you have a reason to root against Duke. Jelly fans are retarded. Atleast the ones I see.

:thumbsup I go to IU, but I'm not a Hoosier fan though. GO HEELS!!!:D

[RJ2kWJ]

:thumbsup I go to IU, but I'm not a Hoosier fan though. GO HEELS!!!:D

yea Ive always known you were a UNC fan. Thats why I said "atleast you have a reason" :D

[clayj41]

yea Ive always known you were a UNC fan. Thats why I said "atleast you have a reason" :D

Ah.....I thought maybe you were referring to Duke beating IU earlier in the season. I was thinking, "God, I could really care less!"

[clayj41]

Wow, IU actually won a game!:lol

[clayj41]

The UNC-NC St. game isn't on here, but I just checked the score on ESPN. Noel must be having a huge game!

[paris72]

Atleast you have a reason to root against Duke. Jelly fans are retarded. Atleast the ones I see.

Keep thinking that trust fund boy

[RJ2kWJ]

Keep thinking that trust fund boy

:lol :lol :lol Good attempt at a personal attack. Go back to rooting for Sparks and crew. :lol

[clayj41]

UNC is up 20 with 2 minutes left. Noel has 25 points and 11 boards.

[haildmb]

well that was fucking disgusting. I can only thank God I wasn't at that game

[clayj41]

Good win!

[Third Floor]

wake won. thats 2 conference wins!

[clayj41]

wake won. thats 2 conference wins!

:lol Very enthusiastic!

[Third Floor]

we beat tech on saturday and we're no longer in last place in the conference.
now you may be thinking- beat tech? thats impossible for wake to do , they almost beat duke. i say ha! we already beat them by 15, and thats with playing our reserves for the last 15 minutes of the game because we were already up by 25

[clayj41]

we beat tech on saturday and we're no longer in last place in the conference.
now you may be thinking- beat tech? thats impossible for wake to do , they almost beat duke. i say ha! we already beat them by 15, and thats with playing our reserves for the last 15 minutes of the game because we were already up by 25

Tech has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the country. Sometimes (like tonight) they play unbelievably. Too bad they usually don't play a full 40 minutes.

[Third Floor]

hopefully wake can pull off an amazing acc tourney. win it, and make the dance. otherwise its the NIT, especially since you no longer need a .500 record to get in.

[unccrombie]

car-o-lina

[clayj41]

car-o-lina

:thumbsup Hell yes!!!

[Third Floor]

man i hate that i have to act like i dont hate UNC this weekend. damn grad school interview.

[clayj41]

man i hate that i have to act like i dont hate UNC this weekend. damn grad school interview.

Don't let your true colors show.:lol

[Third Floor]

im having trouble deciding on a tie.
the black and gold striped or the blue bow tie with deacon heads all over it.

[clayj41]

im having trouble deciding on a tie.
the black and gold striped or the blue bow tie with deacon heads all over it.

:lol :lol :lol

[Third Floor]

you think this one is too much?
http://store.fansonly.com/marketplace/store/Vendor30/fullscale/5001900003-c.jpg

[clayj41]

you think this one is too much?
http://store.fansonly.com/marketplace/store/Vendor30/fullscale/5001900003-c.jpg

Yes, that would be too much for anyone!

[UNC41]

Hells yeah. I just got home and didn't get to watch the game, but damn. This may be Roy's best coaching job ever.

[clayj41]

Hells yeah. I just got home and didn't get to watch the game, but damn. This may be Roy's best coaching job ever.

:thumbsup No way in hell did I expect them to be this good!

[UNLTrpt]

So the Nebraska Cornhuskers continue to amaze me. They can't stop a very average Texas Tech team but they can wallop a slightly above average Colorado team. They can let Texas Tech's Jarrius Jackson (who?) score 41 on them and then hold Richard Roby, 2nd team all Big X1I (if not 1st team), to 7 points.

So now that Nebraska has won, we now move on to Nebraska's most important game of the season. @Texas A&M. A W and we're lookin better and better staying in the race for 4th place. A L, and we're NIT bound.