Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

[clayj41]

i'm with you on that one. the only difference between UNC and KU right now is their respective brackets. i'd take UNC in a hearbeat if they were in Oakland.

:thumbsup They most likely have to play Mich. St. in the second round and have to deal with UConn. I'm not too worried about Tennesse though. I know they're a decent team, but they're very beatable.

[seekupig]

Duke
Gonzaga
Connecticut
Florida

i don't see that one happening. they always play good early in the year, then their lack of competition in the WCC makes them worse as other teams are getting better.

i've actually got them getting upset in the first round by Xavier.:lol

one of our brackets is in deep shit.:lol

[seekupig]

Is there any way to tell which games CBS will be showing in your area?

i live in basketball country, so we'll be getting all of them. :D

[jermtheworm]

it was more a cheap shot at UNC than you. i was just playing either way. there's no bad picks right now, this is the most wide open tournament i can remember trying to pick.

I know. I agree with how wide open it is, you could fill in 25 different brackets and not have a winner.

[jermtheworm]

Is there any way to tell which games CBS will be showing in your area?

Does cbs.sportsline.com have it posted?

[SteelerMan]

Does cbs.sportsline.com have it posted?

Nope. I have a feeling I'll be getting the Kentucky-UAB game where I'm at, meaning no UNC for me. $60 is pretty steep for essentially one weekend of basketball games, so I might just have to keep my eye on the score.

[jermtheworm]

Having trouble with Marq/Bama, Nevada/Montana, Zona/Wisconsin, Kentucky/UAB. What do ya'll think?

[41ravens]

isn't it usually the games that are in the region closest to you? and then, of course, local teams when their games are on.

[clayj41]

i live in basketball country, so we'll be getting all of them. :D

:thumbsup Or at least the good ones. I'll be watching IU-San Diego St.:BANG

[clayj41]

Having trouble with Marq/Bama, Nevada/Montana, Zona/Wisconsin, Kentucky/UAB. What do ya'll think?

Marquette
Nevada
Wisconsin
UAB

[ousooner]

Marquette
Nevada
Wisconsin
UAB
That's the four I took.

[ousooner]

Does cbs.sportsline.com have it posted?
I'm guessing we'll get OU, ORU, Kansas, Texas, Texas A&M if the game times don't conflict and then not sure after that.

[seekupig]

Nope. I have a feeling I'll be getting the Kentucky-UAB game where I'm at, meaning no UNC for me. $60 is pretty steep for essentially one weekend of basketball games, so I might just have to keep my eye on the score.

that sucks. the digital cable in Raleigh has the set up. the channels in the 200's that usually show 24 hour weather and news for the local CBS station turn into basketball channels during the tourney. we usually get two tv's, throw on the picture in picture and watch all games at the same time. :thumbsup

[clayj41]

that sucks. the digital cable in Raleigh has the set up. the channels in the 200's that usually show 24 hour weather and news for the local CBS station turn into basketball channels during the tourney. we usually get two tv's, throw on the picture in picture and watch all games at the same time. :thumbsup

:eek Lucky bastard!!!

[seekupig]

:eek Lucky bastard!!!

:lol

this is thursday's schedule for WRAL on digital cable.
http://www.wral.com/marchmania/7969632/detail.html

:multi

[clayj41]

:lol

this is thursday's schedule for WRAL on digital cable.
http://www.wral.com/marchmania/7969632/detail.html

:multi

Nice! I just hope that the local CBS station shows the Gonzaga-Xavier game at 7 because I feel it'll be the most competitive game. I'll probably get stuck with Illinois-Air Force though.:shrug

[jermtheworm]

That's the four I took.

I'll trust you guys, thanks.

[ousooner]

:lol

this is thursday's schedule for WRAL on digital cable.
http://www.wral.com/marchmania/7969632/detail.html

:multi
That's awsome. Here's where I'll be watching games while I'm at work Thursday http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/scoreboard/mayhem/20060316 :mad

[clayj41]

I'll trust you guys, thanks.

If we're wrong though, we'll accept no responsibility.:lol

[jermtheworm]

I'm guessing we'll get OU, ORU, Kansas, Texas, Texas A&M if the game times don't conflict and then not sure after that.

I don't know how it is in Tulsa but I'm sure you remember in the Okc market that they are real good about getting regional team coverage. It doesn't matter though, I'll be in bars that will have all the games.

[jermtheworm]

If we're wrong though, we'll accept no responsibility.:lol

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[clayj41]

Alright, I'm finished picking my Ants bracket. It was so tough, but I'm pretty happy with my Final Four except for that damn Oakland regional!

[ousooner]

You guys got your ladies bracket filled out? I have

Tennessee
Oklahoma
Duke
Maryland

[DMBfan41]

I'll be watching the Seton Hall game on my HD-TV.

7:00 comes around, i'll be at a grill by my house that shows 3 games at a time.

[jermtheworm]

Alright, I'm finished picking my Ants bracket. It was so tough, but I'm pretty happy with my Final Four except for that damn Oakland regional!

that one is tough. memphis has the talent but not the style to run all the way, can kansas keep their run going? maybe. is gonzaga really good enough even with their conference that weak? is ucla the surprise because nobody has really talked about them all year? I think maybe ucla, but not 100% sure.

[DMBfan41]

ladies? they still play?

I got

Tennessee
Baylor
Connecticut
LSU

[ousooner]

Erin Andrews just picked the same Final Four that I did. Good or bad?

Florida
Gonzaga
Duke
Connecticut

[seekupig]

Erin Andrews just picked the same Final Four that I did. Good or bad?

Florida
Gonzaga
Duke
Connecticut

i don't know. i'm worried that Doug Gottlieb and Jay Bilas both have KU in the final four. i don't, but i thought this was the year that they'd fly under the radar...

[haildmb]

I love all the people that are picking BC to go to the final four. I know they're coming in hot, and I admit I was tempted as well. But guys, THEY DON'T PLAY DEFENSE. Same goes with Gonzaga. These teams aren't going anywhere unless they learn what that word means this week.

[ousooner]

I just like Gonzaga because they have one of the two best players in the country and nobody is giving them a shot. I guess, kind of the same reason that I'm staying away from Kansas and BC.

[smeritt]

Why does everyone give me wierd looks when i say UNC has the ability to beat uconn. I realize how inexperienced they are but theyve proved all year they can play with the best. I dont care how inexperienced they are as longm as Hansbourough plays like he does theyre going to be a brakcet buster. Everyone riding the UCONN bandwagon is going down hill.

My final Four:
Duke
Kansas
UCONN/UNC?
BC

I think Gonzaga is overrated. They are 1-3 against the top 25 and they almost lost to a 14-11 team that they should have beat by 30 points. Adam Morrison makes them better than they are and I feel a quick 2nd round exit. My only problem with my brackets is I dont have a 12-5 upset. Everyone is taking Texas A&M but Gery and the boys are playing like champions and I can't leave out my boys. Someone help me in my 12-5 department

[haildmb]

if carolina plays like they did a few weeks ago against my Blue Devils, they WILL beat Uconn

[seekupig]

I just like Gonzaga because they have one of the two best players in the country and nobody is giving them a shot. I guess, kind of the same reason that I'm staying away from Kansas and BC.

Gonzaga is a team that's going to disappoint whoever picks them.

[seekupig]

I'm staying away from Kansas and BC.

i've got BC getting beat by Nevada in the second round.

[seekupig]

if carolina plays like they did a few weeks ago against my Blue Devils, they WILL beat Uconn

if they were playing UConn in Storrs, CT on Ray Allens senior night, i'm sure they would play like that.

UNC is capable of beating UConn, but i don't see it happening on that stage.

[seekupig]

My final Four:
Duke
Kansas
UCONN/UNC?
BC

Someone help me in my 12-5 department

in your final four, put UConn through. you can't have three ACC teams in the final four, and UConn is a pretty safe bet.

as far as the 12-5 goes, i have two. A&M over 'Cuse (Syracuse isn't any better now than they were a week ago when they were on the bubble. they just got hot and made some shots for a few days, it won't last.) the other one i have is Utah St. over Washington. Utah St. likes to slow the tempo down A LOT and that has the potential to frustrate a team like UW that likes to get out and run, and force them into a halfcourt offense as well as lull them to sleep when on defense.

[baloneybandit21]

Final Four:
UCONN
Duke
Kansas
Nova
Champ game:
UCONN
Duke

CHAMPIONS: UCONN HUSKIES!!!!!!!

[clayj41]

Well, I was curious and bored so I decided to set up a simulation of this year's tourney on NCAA 2K6 for 360 earlier today. Here's how it turned out:

Notable first round upsets:
Air Force over Illinois
Utah St. over Washington
Winthrop over Tennessee
UW-Milwaukee over OU
Iona over LSU
NW St. over Iowa
Bradley over Kansas
Xavier over Gonzaga

Also, it had Kentucky beating UConn and GW beating Duke in the second round. As for the Final Four:

Texas
Alabama
Mich. St.
Nova

Championship: Alabama over Mich. St.

I was hoping maybe the game could provide me some realistic insight, but I was wrong.:lol

[DMBfan41]

so a little debate going on between NEC fans since Monmouth beat Hampton tonight.

Do you consider winning the play-in game an NCAA Tournament victory?

[clayj41]

so a little debate going on between NEC fans since Monmouth beat Hampton tonight.

Do you consider winning the play-in game an NCAA Tournament victory?

No, but I don't think its fair that a conference tournament champion has to play in the play-in game. It should be the 2 worst at large teams.

[HolyCow]

You guys got your ladies bracket filled out? I have

Tennessee
Oklahoma
Duke
Maryland

:thumbsup of course I do.

Oklahoma
Duke
UNC
Ohio St.

Oklahoma over UNC in the final.

[DMBfan41]

Duke
Kansas
Michigan St.
Villanova

Duke over Villanova in the final

how's that sound?

[SteelerMan]

I was hoping maybe the game could provide me some realistic insight, but I was wrong.:lol

I actually started another tournament on College Hoops 2K6 for the XBox last night, and three 16 seeds upset three 1 seeds, and one made it to the Elite 8. That's my one major gripe with that game.

[SteelerMan]

so a little debate going on between NEC fans since Monmouth beat Hampton tonight.

Do you consider winning the play-in game an NCAA Tournament victory?

No way. It's a play-in game (though they refuse to call it that) and shouldn't count as an NCAA Tournament victory. I really think they need to cut the field back down to 64 and eliminate the play-in game. It's not fair to those two schools to work hard all year and then not even really get to play in the tournament. I know that would eliminate one at large bid, but would anyone really care if Air Force had been left out so that both of these schools could get their chance to play on Thursday or Friday?

[SteelerMan]

in your final four, put UConn through. you can't have three ACC teams in the final four, and UConn is a pretty safe bet.

as far as the 12-5 goes, i have two. A&M over 'Cuse (Syracuse isn't any better now than they were a week ago when they were on the bubble. they just got hot and made some shots for a few days, it won't last.) the other one i have is Utah St. over Washington. Utah St. likes to slow the tempo down A LOT and that has the potential to frustrate a team like UW that likes to get out and run, and force them into a halfcourt offense as well as lull them to sleep when on defense.

Those are the same two 12-5 upsets that I have in mine. Great minds think alike. :D

Whoever said BC is overrated is correct. Al Skinner has done pretty much nothing in the tournament, and I don't think that's going to change much this year. Like I said, they play prison ball. They have the ability to shut down an inside scorer, so teams that rely on that are going to struggle with them (see UNC). I think their weaknesses will be exposed early in the tournament.

As for UConn-UNC, if UConn shows up and plays hard, I think UNC would have a very tough time keeping up. If UConn turns in yet another half assed performance, UNC would have a great shot at beating them. Unlike UConn, UNC always gives their best effort, and I think that could make a difference if they met up.

[gbs3769]

Third draft of my Final Four:

Cal
UCLA
UConn
Georgetown

UConn vs. Cal

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

Man... the regional games they're showing here suck. Tomorrow, I get Oklahoma vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Alabama vs. Marquette, LSU vs. Iona, and Southern vs. Duke. I'm not sure about Friday, but I'm sure I'll have to endure the thriller that will be Northwestern State vs. Iowa (although Northwestern State is a popular upset pick).

[SteelerMan]

My school is playing in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament today in Kansas City. They're the #2 seed overall. Wish them luck!

[seekupig]

Do you consider winning the play-in game an NCAA Tournament victory?

the fact that most bracets are due in by Thursday morning and not Tuesday night tells me that it doesn't count. i look at that as an extension of the conference tourney.

[seekupig]

Third draft of my Final Four:

Cal
UCLA
UConn
Georgetown

UConn vs. Cal

- Primo

Cal? interesting. i think mine right now is...

Texas
Pitt
UConn
Ohio St.

UConn over TexaS

[SteelerMan]

Everyone is ignoring Ohio State for some reason.

[seekupig]

Everyone is ignoring Ohio State for some reason.

it's a good bet that at least one Big Ten team will make it. they have the best shot. that's my thinking anyways...

[41ravens]

Everyone is ignoring Ohio State for some reason.

not me. newest revision:

UConn
Ohio St.
Texas
UCLA

UConn over Texas

notable upsets: SIU over WV, SD St. over Indiana, UW-Mil over Ok and Fla, Montana over Nevada, Utah St. over Wash.

[SteelerMan]

notable upsets: SIU over WV, SD St. over Indiana, UW-Mil over Ok and Fla, Montana over Nevada, Utah St. over Wash.

I've got those same upsets except for Montana over Nevada. I also have San Diego State taking down Gonzaga.

[41ravens]

I've got those same upsets except for Montana over Nevada. I also have San Diego State taking down Gonzaga.

i thought about that. i still have 24 hours to decide.

[seekupig]

Montana over Nevada.

i've got Nevada upsetting BC in the second round.

[gbs3769]

Cal? interesting. i think mine right now is...
That actually should have been UCLA in the Finals. But yes, I have Cal in my Final Four in this build. I might get changed here later this afternoon. I'm definitely looking into my Minneapolis Region once again.

- Primo

[gbs3769]

I've got those same upsets except for Montana over Nevada.
I've got the Montana over Nevada as well...

- Primo

[clayj41]

I actually started another tournament on College Hoops 2K6 for the XBox last night, and three 16 seeds upset three 1 seeds, and one made it to the Elite 8. That's my one major gripe with that game.

:thumbsup Its not that realistic when it comes to simulating matchups like that. Otherwise, its a great game!

[unccrombie]

:thumbsup Its not that realistic when it comes to simulating matchups like that. Otherwise, its a great game!
hey, if the sox can win the series...

[skatcat]

My final four:

Texas
Pitt
UConn
OSU

UConn beats Texas in final.

[clayj41]

hey, if the sox can win the series...

True enough, but Bama as national champs? C'mon!

[RJ2kWJ]

Pretty fun reading peoples questions to Pat...

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=11086

[unccrombie]

True enough, but Bama as national champs? C'mon!
better choice than baylor

[DMBfan41]

My upset specials.

San Diego St. over Indiana
Utah St. over Washington
Wisc-Milwaukee over Oklahoma

Then my two big upsets in the second round
Arkansas over Memphis and Seton Hall over Tennessee

Sweet 16 big upset
West Virginia over Texas

Elite Eight consists of:
Duke
West Virginia
Kansas
UCLA
UConn
Michigan St.
Villanova
Florida

Final Four:
Duke
Kansas
Michigan St.
Villanova

Championship
Duke over Villanova

Still thinking about WVU and MSU, I hate going against the Spartans they always seem to take care of buisness in the tourney

[joepsu0985]

My picks are in.
Final 4
Duke
Kansas
BC
Uconn

Biggest upsets
Winthrop over Tenn.
S. Ill over WVU

[SatelliteEyes]

Everyone is ignoring Ohio State for some reason.


Not Me. I'd pick them into the Final if they didnth have to potentially play UCONN.

Ive got OSU, Texas, UCONN, Gonzaga

UCONN over Texas in the final.

Upsets?

Michigan State back in the Elite 8
Marq. over UCLA
UW-Milwaukee over OK
San Diego State over Indiana
Texas A&M over 'Cuse (They shot their wad in the Big East tourney)

I'd love to put Pitt, Illinois and BC in the final four, but I like UCONN, Gonzaga and OSU more.

Duke as an insanely easy bracket until they get to the Elite 8. I'd take a Pitt, Illinois, Boston College or Kansas to beat them in the Sweet 16 if they were there. I'd even take West Virginia to beat them if they were a 5 seed.

[SatelliteEyes]

Too late to edit the above, but I actually have Gonzaga in the final, not Texas.

[DMBfan41]

Duke is my definate in Atlanta, i'm just in debate over WVU and Texas
Kansas is my definate in Oakland, and my bracket for that region is done.

I only think 2 #1's will make it, so I am in debate over UConn or Nova.
In Washington, i'm in between UCOnn, Illinois, Michigan St., and North Carolina.
In Minneapois, i'm in between Nova, BC, Florida, and Ohio St.

[SteelerMan]

I have a question for anyone with DirecTV...

Do you have the East/West coast CBS, ABC, and NBC channels? If yes, then how much does it cost per month?

I'm thinking that maybe I can subscribe to those channels for the tournament to get more games than just my local CBS, then unsubscribe when the tournament is over.

[HolyCow]

My upset specials.

San Diego St. over Indiana
Utah St. over Washington
Wisc-Milwaukee over Oklahoma



Not really that much of an upset Jared.

Here in our papers, they are calling it an upset if OU wins. :lol

[SteelerMan]

Nevermind about the DirecTV thing... I'm not eligible to receive out of state feeds. Apparently you have to live in the boondocks to get it.

[rconverse]

Nevermind about the DirecTV thing... I'm not eligible to receive out of state feeds. Apparently you have to live in the boondocks to get it.

That's too bad. I appreciate your approach. I am sure you're not the first to think of it though, and probably have to subscribe for a year. :rolleyes

[rconverse]

My picks are in.
Final 4
Duke
Kansas
BC - tOSU
Uconn - UNC

Biggest upsets
Winthrop over Tenn.
S. Ill over WVU

Corrections noted above. You're welcome. :cool

[41ravens]

this day is like christmas eve, only better. i've got most of my brackets filled out. my biggest problems have been whether or not to take winthrop in the first round, the winner of the more than likely Duke/LSU game, if Florida is good enough for the sweet 16, and pretty much the entire Oakland bracket. other than that, we're good to go.

[ousooner]

Not really that much of an upset Jared.

Here in our papers, they are calling it an upset if OU wins. :lol
I don't think I've seen a single person pick OU to win yet.

[seekupig]

i'm not looking at my brackets anymore. at this point, i'm not to sure what they say and i don't really care. i'll wake up tomorrow, print them out and be done with it. the thinking and analyzing is over for me, it's time to enjoy some basketball. good luck everyone....

[HolyCow]

i'm not looking at my brackets anymore. at this point, i'm not to sure what they say and i don't really care. i'll wake up tomorrow, print them out and be done with it. the thinking and analyzing is over for me, it's time to enjoy some basketball. good luck everyone....

A-freakin-men. :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[clayj41]

I actually just finalized my picks on the private Ants league. Looks like there's 11 of us.

Final Four:

Texas
Kansas
UConn
BC

UConn over Texas

[DMBfan41]

I am officially done as well

Duke
Kansas
UNC
Villanova

Duke over Villanova

[chiznaz]

Hey Primo, you think you could break down your 'Cuse team before the game tonight. I thought it would be cool if you could point out some strengths/weaknesses you've seen throughout the season. I know of pretty much nothing about yakk besides your run through the Big East tourny which was awesome to see. When I get up in the morning, I'll give you a solid breakdown of the Aggies, and point out some things to look for in the game.

I just got back from fishing down at the coast since Sat. I have A LOT of catching up to do:)

[SteelerMan]

So what are everyone's plans for the day? I got to work at 5 this morning so I can leave around 1:00 to go watch the games. Needless to say, I'm a little tired. :freak

[haildmb]

i took vacation days today and tomorrow, i'll be on my recliner all day :D

[onemoredrink41]

I am officially done as well

Duke
Kansas
UNC
Villanova

Duke over Villanova


I have Duke over Uconn. Would be a good one I'd think. But, I am sure there's bound to be an upset somewhere in the bracket.

[onemoredrink41]

Any of you guys play March Madness game? My friend bought it for me last night, I wasn't feeling good, pretty good game.

[spoonMe303]

heres what happening air force is upsetting illinois...and xavier upsetting gonzaga...and Iowa might losing too

[gbs3769]

I finalized my picks. I'm not entirely sure what I think about my final draft, but the picks are in and there is nothing that I can do about it. Notable upsets:

Cal over Texas
LSU over Duke
Bucknell over Memphis
SDSU over Indiana
Michigan St. over Tennessee
Georgetown over OSU
Georgetown over Nova

Final Four:
LSU
UCLA
UConn
Georgetown

Championship:
UCLA over UConn

- Primo

[ousooner]

Happy Tournament Day everyone! :multi

Here's how it's going down

Gonzaga
Florida *
Duke
Connecticut

Duke over Connecticut in the final, 81-80

* I really hope I'm wrong about Florida since they should be meeting OU Saturday.

[gbs3769]

Hey Primo, you think you could break down your 'Cuse team before the game tonight. I thought it would be cool if you could point out some strengths/weaknesses you've seen throughout the season. I know of pretty much nothing about yakk besides your run through the Big East tourny which was awesome to see. When I get up in the morning, I'll give you a solid breakdown of the Aggies, and point out some things to look for in the game.
With Syracuse it has really been a tale of two seasons. What you saw in the Big East tournament isn't even close to what Syracuse's potential is. The problem is that this team has not played to it's potential at all this year and that is why they were on the outside of the bubble before the Big East Tournament.

Syracuse starts three Juniors, a Freshman and the lone Senior on the team, Gerry McNamara. Everyone knows about McNamara. His last second heroics have been evidenced in the Big East Tournament. His ability to take over a game was shown in the 2003 National Championship game when he dropped 6 threes on Kansas and again in 2004 when he dropped 43 on BYU. For the most part, McNamara can score. The only team that shuts him down with any regularity is UConn.

McNamara improved his game this season by learning how to distribute the ball much more efficiently than he had in the past. Last year, all that he had to do was get the ball inside to Hakim and let Hakim make a few moves. This year, the players around him have not realized their potential and he has had trouble getting others involved in the offense at times.

The other starting guard is Freshman Eric Devendorf. Eric is an interesting beast because he came in hyped up to be a lights out three point shooter. He is shooting 38.9% from behind the arc mainly because when his deep shots aren't falling he has the ability to put the ball on the floor and take it to the basket. He is a pretty complete player offensively although he allows his emotions to control him to his disadvantage at times. His biggest problem is his defense. He played very soft defense for a lot of the year and at times seemd to not care about making it out on the shooters.

Our frontcourt is where we have had the most problems this season. The three Juniors in the starting lineup, Demetris Nichols, Terrence Roberts and Darryl Watkins have not particularly played cohesively until the Big East Tournament.

Demetris Nichols is a pretty decent shooter who has to get hot early to have a good game. If he makes his first few baskets he will typically be lights out for the night. If he missess early, look for Boeheim to go to someone else for a period of time to get Nichols back on his game. Nichols is a pretty decent defender and with his long arms is able to get out on shooters pretty fast.

Terrence Roberts plays with a lot of heart but unfortunately he hasn't really lived up to the expectations. The Junior recruiting class came in to Syracuse with a lot of hype and frankly they haven't lived up to it. Terrence can have a solid inside game simply because of his size. He doesn't always have the best hands or even the best moves, but he is typically in the right place at the right time. His biggest weakness is that he will put the ball on the floor instead of going straight up with it when he gets a rebound inside. I've never been particularly impressed with his defensive abilities. He doesn't seem to understand how to help out on defense without drawing a foul or allowing the baseline.

Darryl Watkins is easily my most improved player on the team. Again he was another Junior who came in with a lot of hype and really hasn't produced the kind of results that we were hoping for. Mookie is a solid defender who averages just under three blocks a game. Against Cornell he registered 8 blocks and his defensive presence can be overwhelming. Earlier in the season he would foul instead of making good defensive plays. Since then, he has learned to play defense without fouling and it has really seen an increase in his minutes. While he is here to play defense he has learned to play offense as well. He has now strung together 8 or 9 incredible games where he has shown a lot of patience and a lot of what we would like to see from our big players. He has learned to go right up with the ball and somehow has been able to hold on to most of the passes that McNamara has been throwing at him which was a major problem earlier in the season.

Off the bench, Syracuse really only goes two or three deep. The three players that you are likely to see are Josh Wright, Louie McCroskey and Matt Gorman.

Josh is a one guard whose development was hampered by an injury early in the season which caused him to miss three games in a row and saw him play limited minutes in the next four. Prone to turnovers, Josh typically is only brought in to give Gerry or Eric a rest and lately we have seen Louie coming in more for Eric with Josh giving Gerry a rest.

Louie McCroskey is lucky to still be on the Syracuse team. Earlier this year he got into an altercation with Boeheim over his role on the team and actually left the team for a few days. Cooler heads prevailed and he came back to the team and is a solid role-player for us. Louie, at 6'5" is our best rebounder. He plays without fear and somehow is able to pull down rebounds when he has towers all around him. Louie is a fantastic slasher although his decisions are sometimes poor. Playing limited minutes, he often takes shots that he shouldn't simply because he wants to show his ability to the coaches. Louie is also a great defender and with him at the top of the zone, shooters are often unable to get off good shots.

Matt Gorman is a redshirt Junior. He redshirted last year due to Hakim Warrick being ridiculous. Matt is a solid contributor who fights for every ball. He is a solid rebounder and has a fantastic shot. He can hit deep threes and can work the inside if he gets the minutes.

The biggest overall problem for this team is the defense. If the defense doesn't show up, like against DePaul, the team will struggle. However, if they are playing solid defense they can beat anyone in the country.

Foul shooting is also an issue. We were the worst foul shooting team in the Big East this season and if it doesn't go to McNamara or Devendorf it probably isn't going in. The team as a whole shot 64% from the charity stripe with McNamara shooting 90%. McNamara is the best free throw shooter in Big East history and without him our average would be dismal.

Finally, if the game is close, within two or three points, McNamara is going to hit the game-winning/tying shot. He is the most clutch player I have ever seen and his will to win is greater than anyone that I have seen in a long time.

- Primo

[ousooner]

i'm not looking at my brackets anymore. at this point, i'm not to sure what they say and i don't really care. i'll wake up tomorrow, print them out and be done with it. the thinking and analyzing is over for me, it's time to enjoy some basketball. good luck everyone....
I spent a solid two and a half minutes filling mine out. I go with my gut feeling and that's it. No changes. I take tests the same way (don't go back and change answers) and do pretty good.

[DMBfan41]

I'll be watching the games in HD. Tonight, probably go out so I can watch 3 games at a time.

And hopefully get some games on the computer

[seekupig]

I spent a solid two and a half minutes filling mine out. I go with my gut feeling and that's it. No changes. I take tests the same way (don't go back and change answers) and do pretty good.

i do tests the same way, that's always worked out well for me too. i can't think of any tests that i've ever taken that i took home and had five days to look at and change as often as i want though.

[RJ2kWJ]

I'll be watching the games in HD. Tonight, probably go out so I can watch 3 games at a time.

And hopefully get some games on the computer

Quoting you only cuz your another Duke fan....

I got fucking AMPED last night watching College Gamenight. Not sure if you caught it or not. Just the way Coach K was talking about the team and how they are more energized and ready both emotionally and physically than they have been all year. How last years squad was simply drained going into the tourney and how they dont compare to this years squad. The thing is I believe him cuz he tells the truth with shit like that. If it was the opposite he'd say "we arent as ready as we were last year, but hopefully something works out"

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I love THE BIG DANCE!!!! :multi

[seekupig]

Just the way Coach K was talking about the team and how they are more energized and ready both emotionally and physically than they have been all year. How last years squad was simply drained going into the tourney and how they dont compare to this years squad. The thing is I believe him cuz he tells the truth with shit like that.

College Gamenight didn't play the part i heard on the radio......

"Duke his a disadvantage where ever we play. every crowd seems to be anti-Duke, but we don't play the arena, we play the other team." :rolleyes

you'll be at a HUGE disadvantage playing in Greensboro.....:lol

[RJ2kWJ]

College Gamenight didn't play the part i heard on the radio......

"Duke his a disadvantage where ever we play. every crowd seems to be anti-Duke, but we don't play the arena, we play the other team." :rolleyes

you'll be at a HUGE disadvantage playing in Greensboro.....:lol

:lol thats awesome I didnt hear that. Im sure he means deeper in the tourney though. First couple rounds dont count. :D *Crosses fingers*

[Bswartz95]

Anybody else doing the March Madness on Demand? I'm stuck at work and have to resort to the internet. I hope this works.

[41ravens]

Anybody else doing the March Madness on Demand? I'm stuck at work and have to resort to the internet. I hope this works.

word. i'm stuck at work as well. hopefully this works out. it's the first year, though. lord knows how many problems it's going to have.

[seekupig]

not me, just local digital cable here. ahhhh, the benefits of living in basketball country........

http://www.wral.com/marchmania/7969632/detail.html

[Bswartz95]

word. i'm stuck at work as well. hopefully this works out. it's the first year, though. lord knows how many problems it's going to have.

The Columbus CBS affiliate is showing the Oklahoma game, so I can only see the Seton Hall/Wichita St game on demand. Better than nothing though.

[Bswartz95]

I hope the NCAA site doesn't crap like the Ticketmaster site does at peak times.

[ousooner]

An hour from game time and I couldn't be more nervous.

[seekupig]

An hour from game time and I couldn't be more nervous.

:lol :lol

i've seen a bunch of people jumping on the Bradley Braves bandwagon over the last couple of days. that has me worried too. apparently, they match up well with Kansas.

[Bswartz95]

:lol :lol

i've seen a bunch of people jumping on the Bradley Braves bandwagon over the last couple of days. that has me worried too. apparently, they match up well with Kansas.

I've got Kansas in the final 4. They better win.

[ousooner]

Just found out my brother got handed a free pair of tickets to tomorrow nights session in Dayton. Lucky bastard.

[SteelerMan]

I'm doing the March Madness on Demand thing at the moment. I swear I signed up early enough to be a VIP (it was only about 25% full at the time), but it's telling me I'm general admission. I'm currently #10,859 in line, and I'd be #610 if I had been a VIP.

[ousooner]

:lol :lol

i've seen a bunch of people jumping on the Bradley Braves bandwagon over the last couple of days. that has me worried too. apparently, they match up well with Kansas.
Yep, this is it. There's no guarantee of another game. It's crunch time.

[seekupig]

I've got Kansas in the final 4. They better win.

that's what's making these brackets so hard to pick. there are many teams that could get to the Final Four or get bounced the first weekend. i've got Xavier beating Gonzaga in the first round. Nevada beating Boston College in the second round. picks like that could come back to haunt me.....

[Bswartz95]

I'm doing the March Madness on Demand thing at the moment. I swear I signed up early enough to be a VIP (it was only about 25% full at the time), but it's telling me I'm general admission. I'm currently #10,859 in line, and I'd be #610 if I had been a VIP.

I started out in the VIP line at #3001, and I was admitted in the first admission, within 90 seconds

[SteelerMan]

Yeah, now all of a sudden I'd be #1 if I had been a VIP. I swear I did it though. What happens after you get admitted?

[41ravens]

Yeah, now all of a sudden I'd be #1 if I had been a VIP. I swear I did it though. What happens after you get admitted?

you sit there and wait for it to load. i'm currently at 1%. awesome.

[Bswartz95]

Yeah, now all of a sudden I'd be #1 if I had been a VIP. I swear I did it though. What happens after you get admitted?


It lists all the games and you can click on "audio" or "video". I chose video and it just shows the march madness logo and says the game has not started yet "stay tuned".

[Bswartz95]

you sit there and wait for it to load. i'm currently at 1%. awesome.

Mines loaded and running, the game just hasn't started yet.

[SteelerMan]

The General Admission line isn't moving at all. This VIP stuff sucks. I can understand if you had to pay to be a VIP and get in early, but there's no reason I should be treated like a second class citizen. :mad

Luckily I'll be heading home soon. :D

[Bswartz95]

The General Admission line isn't moving at all. This VIP stuff sucks. I can understand if you had to pay to be a VIP and get in early, but there's no reason I should be treated like a second class citizen. :mad

Luckily I'll be heading home soon. :D

I'm sure that will be the idea next year. They will want to charge you $25 to be a VIP.

[gbs3769]

YOUR current
position in line is:
22,811

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

I figured it out... I have two CBS user names, and I was in line with the one I didn't sign up as a VIP for. Had I known this earlier, I'd be in... now I'm 6,291 in the VIP line.

[41ravens]

Mines loaded and running, the game just hasn't started yet.

well wtf. cause mine says it's still buffering and my screen in black.

[gbs3769]

If you were in the VIP line you would
now be
1

- Primo

[Bswartz95]

well wtf. cause mine says it's still buffering and my screen in black.

Mine buffered for about 2 minutes, then connected. It has since had to buffer a couple times. I hope it doesn't do it every 5 seconds when the game starts.

[SteelerMan]

Did you know?
You would now be 26,918 in the General Admission line if you were not a VIP Member. It's good to be you!

:evil

[seekupig]

If you were in the VIP line you would
now be
1

- Primo

they obviously have no idea who the fuck you are. :cool

[Bswartz95]

I've been connected for 20 minutes 25 seconds. I wonder what happens if I decide to change games. I don't have to go back out in line do I? The line was just to go to the games page, right?

[seekupig]

I've been connected for 20 minutes 25 seconds. I wonder what happens if I decide to change games. I don't have to go back out in line do I? The line was just to go to the games page, right?

sucks that you guys have to go through all this shit just to watch the games. my remote control is all i need, it should be that way everywhere.

[SteelerMan]

:lol

Anyone click the "Boss Button"? Funny stuff.

[seekupig]

22 minutes left to change your picks. anyone doing any last minute editing or is everyone pretty much set?

[SteelerMan]

I'm done. I've changed my picks so many times though that I'll probably forget what I ended up going with. I know I have Texas, Kansas, Nova, and UConn in the Final 4 though.

[41ravens]

I've been connected for 20 minutes 25 seconds. I wonder what happens if I decide to change games. I don't have to go back out in line do I? The line was just to go to the games page, right?

i'm wondering that myself. i don't think you'll have to get back in line, but it could take a while to load up.

[seekupig]

I'm done. I've changed my picks so many times though that I'll probably forget what I ended up going with. I know I have Texas, Kansas, Nova, and UConn in the Final 4 though.

i have a pool that i did with my friends here locally. i submitted two brackets, but my password hasn't let me back in to make changes since monday. i have no idea what's on that bracket. i'm just hoping that it's not the same as the one that i've been changing all week.

the Final Four that i remember is .....

Texas
UCLA
UConn
Ohio St.

Texas over UConn in the final

[gbs3769]

they obviously have no idea who the fuck you are. :cool
:lol Exactly.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

i'm wondering that myself. i don't think you'll have to get back in line, but it could take a while to load up.

I've switched games (even though they haven't started yet), and nothing really happened. You definitely don't have to get back in line, and there wasn't much delay in switching the video over from one game to another.

[41ravens]

well, looks like i only get to watch wichita st. and seton hall cause the uw-mil game is blacked out in my area. oh well, bc starts in 40 minutes.

[gbs3769]

YOUR current
position in line is:
22,591

Progress.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

The video feed for the Seton Hall/Wichita State game came up for a couple minutes, but now it's down. The audio was only a low buzzing sound. Hopefully the audio will work once the game starts. The video feed looked surprisingly good though.

[ousooner]

I got CBS to come in on my radio I brought to work. We have a CBS radio station here so I can listen to the OU announcers or the CBS television announcers. What a shocker, Seth Davis just picked Milwaukee. Clark Kellog likes the Sooners. Who knows?

[gbs3769]

Hey yo, if you had the best recruting class in the nation, for one year, would you win a national championship?

It started slow, lost to Memphis on the road,
everybody tellin' Anthony he shoulda went pro,
well what do you know, national champs,
who would have guessed we be in New Orleans baby cuttin' the nets.
got no respect, no one believed, no body thought it could be done,
too young, but central New York was packin' the dome, playin' undefeated at home,
defense like a virgin no ones penetratin' the zone, leave it alone,
Edelin's back,that much better, that kid sure can play boy like Hugh Hefner,
floaters in the lane and take it right to the rim, tell McNamara to shoot it from anywhere in the gym,
the pride of Scraton, 64 teams were dancin', theres just 1 left doin' the harlem shake with a passion,
its like team after team they kept advancin', if your see Carmelo Anthony please start chantin' "one more year" dawg we need your here, cut him a check, tell him you love him, buy him a beer, cuz if these teenage kids keep playin like grown men, then next year we just goin' do it again,

(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, Anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.
(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, Anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.

the most explosive on the court now to make things clear,
Warricks got more hops than a keg of beer,
now you wanna give him the ball he'll dunk from 3, McNeal go more blocks that the Lego company,
Kueth will miss the way you pass, dribble, and shoot, but Jimmy B landed three blue chip recruits,
number 15 you'll be missed if you leave, made Ford and Hollis Price both look like Christopher Reeves,
but 'Melo my moms dying, she wastin away, the doctors said she'll only get better dawg if you stay,
dont leave, dont go to the N.B.A. and play for the cavs, their fans don't even go to the games,
you got 40 thousand orange fans screamin your name, its on you to build a dynasty, to leave is insane,
Gerry, Billy, Pace,McNeil, Forth, Warrick and Car-melo Anothy 10 times as good as Lebron.

(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, Anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.
(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, Anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.

no more games, im'a change what you call great, blow the roof off the dome like 6 gernades,
we were good in the beginin', the mood all changed, best 'cuse basketball team ever arranged,
they just kept fallin' and kept shootin' and kept dunkin', rollin' over number 1 seeds like it was nothin',
best believe if we need a 3 it was comin ,from the man who fans packed up 15 buses, to come to the games, everyone wanted to see freshman playin like verterans you gotta believe.
2 and O out in Boston and in Albany, won it all in New Orleans for all too see, nobody picked this team seeded 3 to win it all except 'cuse fans and Dicky V, King Anthony best player, best team in the nation, sing it out loud, give 'em a standing ovation.

(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.
(you better) 'cuse yourself in the moment, you hold it, you own it, your underfeted in the dome.
just give it one more shot, anthony dont go pro, national champions, lets make it 2 in a row.

do not let him leave, do not let him leave, if you see Carmelo tie his arms, duct tape his legs, throw him in the basement 'til the NBA draft, you're not going no where, haha
Ah the memories.

- Primo

[joepsu0985]

YOUR current
position in line is:
22,591

Progress.

- Primo

I signed up for VIP...I dont think I have to wait.

[joepsu0985]

Ok i lied...only 1,014 people though...lame.

[gbs3769]

YOUR current
position in line is:
5,731

- Primo

[gbs3769]

YOUR current
position in line is:
2,533

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

Well, I guess there's no audio to go along with the video. At least the picture looks decent.

[clayj41]

Let's go UW-Milwaukee!!!

[41ravens]

i've got no video for the wichita st. game.

[SteelerMan]

The Oklahoma game is blacked out, so all I get is the Wichita State game. I'm getting the video, but there's no audio. The strange thing is there's audio during the commercials, but not during the game.

[ousooner]

Let's go UW-Milwaukee!!!
:mad

[Bswartz95]

They could never charge for this. Terrible.

[SteelerMan]

They could never charge for this. Terrible.

Yeah, I can't get audio with the video or by itself.

[clayj41]

:mad

Sorry, but that's who I picked. I especially need this game since Wichita St. is kicking some ass right now.

[RJ2kWJ]

Let's go UW-Milwaukee!!!

Also needed for my bracketry. :D Also need the Wichita victory

[Bswartz95]

Yeah, I can't get audio with the video or by itself.

The BC/Pacific game is working well - audio and video. (so far)

[SteelerMan]

The BC/Pacific game is working well - audio and video. (so far)

I don't even have a link for that game... all that's up there is "Game Matchup", which is what it says for the other games that haven't started. I don't see a way to refresh it either without leaving and getting back in line.

Edit: Nevermind... you can refresh by changing the day on the top right. The audio of the BC game is very quiet even with the volume maxed out.

[clayj41]

Also needed for my bracketry. :D Also need the Wichita victory

:thumbsdow Looks like I once again overestimated the Hall.:lol

[41ravens]

i've got nothing. i had a feeling it wasn't going to work for shit, but i figured i'd give it a go anyways.

[RJ2kWJ]

:thumbsdow Looks like I once again overestimated the Hall.:lol

Yea Ive just given up on picking them. Its why I picked Wichita. :lol

[Bswartz95]

Wichita State couldn't be playing much better than they are right now. They're hitting everything.

[SteelerMan]

I've got Wichita State going to the Sweet 16. I'm feeling pretty good at the moment.

[41ravens]

I've got Wichita State going to the Sweet 16. I'm feeling pretty good at the moment.

word. i've got that in a couple of mine. over winthrop, who's going to hand it to tenn.

[Third Floor]

They could never charge for this. Terrible.
i didnt sign up for it this year, but a couple of yaers ago when i was in italy, the house paid the 20 bucks for it. The quality was stellar.

[clayj41]

word. i've got that in a couple of mine. over winthrop, who's going to hand it to tenn.

I wanted to pick Winthrop over Tennessee, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

[41ravens]

i'm really glad i didn't pay for this. i have absolutely nothing. however, it is quick to tell me that the uw mil/ok game is blacked out in my area.

[41ravens]

I wanted to pick Winthrop over Tennessee, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

i have so many brackets this year, it's crazy. and i'm someone who will change them up a bit. my elite 8/final 4 usually remains pretty consistent, but i switch up the other rounds. whichever one of my brackets is doing the best at my office at the end of the weekend will become my main one, because first place gets about $500.

[clayj41]

i have so many brackets this year, it's crazy. and i'm someone who will change them up a bit. my elite 8/final 4 usually remains pretty consistent, but i switch up the other rounds. whichever one of my brackets is doing the best at my office at the end of the weekend will become my main one, because first place gets about $500.

I'm the same way. Thank God that ESPN allows you to submit 5.:lol

[41ravens]

I'm the same way. Thank God that ESPN allows you to submit 5.:lol

at work we can submit as many as we want, $2 a piece. winner takes half of the pot. there were 497 entries last year. i have 5 different ones going. i picked zona to win it all in one of them. if they can make a miracle run, that's a guaranteed $500 in my pocket. ;)

[41ravens]

can someone call up BC and tell them to stop fucking around?

[clayj41]

can someone call up BC and tell them to stop fucking around?

:thumbsup I don't want to lose one of my Final Four picks this early.:lol

[DixieChixen]

Seriously! I just glance up at the live game log while working to see it tied and now I have to figure a way to sneak out of work to the pub around the corner so the eagles can start tightening their game.

[RJ2kWJ]

:thumbsup I don't want to lose one of my Final Four picks this early.:lol

Holy shit I just left for 10 minutes. Got back and checked the score... COME ON BC!!! What the hell!?

[gbs3769]

Seeing as how I picked Pacific to win that one I think I'll stick with them. Go Tigers!

- Primo

[gbs3769]

And that Boss Button on the page is awesome!

- Primo

[41ravens]

And that Boss Button on the page is awesome!

- Primo

that is funny. it's about the only thing that page is good for, though. i'll probably try again when i get back from lunch, but i'm guessing the line is a little longer now.

[gbs3769]

that is funny. it's about the only thing that page is good for, though. i'll probably try again when i get back from lunch, but i'm guessing the line is a little longer now.
I was able to sneak right in there without a problem.

- Primo

[RJ2kWJ]

Seeing as how I picked Pacific to win that one I think I'll stick with them. Go Tigers!

- Primo

Wow thats nuts. Awesome though. :thumbsup

[gbs3769]

Damn it all. I was just looking at my completed bracket and I changed that pick. I had Pacific beating BC in my third revision.

- Primo

[RJ2kWJ]

Damn it all. I was just looking at my completed bracket and I changed that pick. I had Pacific beating BC in my third revision.

- Primo

I mean lets be realistic... BC is most likely gonna get the victory

[chiznaz]

Here you go Primo. My A&M breakdown.

A&M is a team who has emerged under a great young coach, Billy Gillispie. This team is a reflection of their coach's philosophy; tough defense, all-out hustle. I'm willing to bet the majority of the teams in the Tourny are more talented than A&M, even with a future 1-2 round draft pick on the roster in Joseph Jones. The reason why A&M wins games is because they play strong defense, and they give themselves a chance to win at the end of a low scoring game usually. When A&M beat UT, they couldn't hit shots to save their lives, but defense kept the score low and gave them a chance to win at the end. A&M at times has problems with Zone Defense. It seems a lot of the time the ball will circle the perimeter without going inside at all. If this team stands around the perimeter while Jones never gets the ball inside, there will be problems. They seem to be doing better against this during their winning streak to end the season, so I don't know how big of a factor this will be.

A&M starts two soph (Kirk & Jones), two juniors (Pompey & Law), and one senior (Walker).

For player by player break down.....

Joseph Jones. Jones is the best player on this team.... when he's not in foul trouble. Foul trouble has been his only downside this whole year. He is a VERY physical 6'9'' post down low. He seals off his man very well and is a good rebounder. He's got a decent midrange jumper that can bring his man out some from inside. He'll spend the majority of the time down low if SU plays a man on him, and he'll get the ball a little higher up sometimes when SU plays zone. Jones scored 31 on LaMarcus Aldridge(top 3 draft pick) at Austin and played toe-to-toe with him at A&M. He's a decent shot blocker on defense and usually doesn't have problems with big men he's matched up against.

Acie Law. Law is the leader of this team. He's by far our best ball handler and one of the best defenders (he might gaurd McNamara at times). He's an athletic defender who usually won't be beat off the dribble. As a point gaurd, he's not looking to score right away, but the ball finds it way back to him in the offense. He moves well off of a screen, and can get inside well. He's got a solid floater inside the paint, and can use his right hand just as well as his left hand. He has a solid 3 ball also which can light up our team.

Josh Carter. I put him thrid because he's usually our third leading scorer. Carter has an awesome stroke from 3 (the best on the team), and that's usually his role on offense. He'll stretch the Zone defense out and keep people honset on the perimeter. He doesn't create inside or cut to the basket real well, so he usually will get the ball when we swing the ball across to him to set up a shot. He won't play too much though if he doesn't bring the defense. Defense was a problem for him early(he's a true freshman still learning), but he has gotten much better and progressed during the year.

Dominique Kirk. Kirk will gaurd McNamara. That will be his main job. Kirk is a quick defender, who I think should be able to stay with him off the dribble.
He's not real long, so he's going to have to stay tight on Gerry to try an limit the number of 3's taken. Krik has a good 3 ball as well, and can really light it up when he's on. It really just depends on the type of game being played to see how involved Kirk will be in the offense.

Chris Walker. Chris Walker is actually a walk on who played intramurals at our rec center a bunch. His team dominated the basketball league. When Gillispie came in, he had open tryouts for the team. Walker made it, and now has worked his way to a starting spot over the past two years. He brings all the intangibles to a team with his intelligence, insane hustling, and tough defense.

Marlon Pompey. Marlon plays a 4 position for us. This is the first position usually to get sub'ed out during the game. Marlon is a long player, who can contribute some on offense when he gets going. At times he'll have trouble handling the ball down low, or making smart passes out of the post. He plays good defense and can block some shots. He takes the ball strong to the basket, and has limited the turnovers towards the end of the year.

Antanas Kavaliauskas. Our token western European player. Antanas is a big guy down low who has improven twofold this year. Has been playing well down low as of late, and can seal off his man pretty good down low. The only matchup I see as a problem for him is a real athletic big guy who can get around him when he tries to post up. Antanas has aslo stepped up the defense. He played very good defense on PJ Tucker @A&M. He was favored over Pompey at the end because of this, and really helped limit UTs best scorer. He rebounds well and won't shy away from physical play.

Martellus Bennett. Mostly known for his play on the football field. He plays TE for A&M and was the Number 1 recruit out of Texas last year (for football :)) Anyways, he brings us a physically strong 3 position who is athletic. He won't see much time probably. He can cut inside but has a tendency to turn the ball over(hence little playing time). He will stay with his man on defense, but the lack of playing time really hasn't enabled him to show a whole lot.

Eddie Smith, Red White, & Edjuan Green. This will be the last two who have a chance at playing. Smith was JUCO player of the year last yea. He's probably the fastest guy in the team who can stick to his man well. He doesn't bring a whole lot offensively. Red White contributes whith his shot. he has a solid three, but is a liability on defense. His man can beat him a lot of the time, so he doesn't play a whole lot. Same with Green. He's a big guy, but the lack of defense finds him on the bench a lot.

As you can probably tell from this, A&M plays man defense like 90% of time. Their man offense is superior to their zone offense, but they can score with either. This team can score bunches is the three is falling. They live and die by their defense because they usaully won't be able to outscore their oppenent (especailly in the tourny). I like to look at the UT game for everything A&M does right on defense, and the Colorado game in the BigXII tourny for everything they did right on offense. I'll just pray the can mesh those two performances for the next 6 game;)

[gbs3769]

Damn you, Seton Hall.
Damn you, Oklahoma.

- Primo

[ousooner]

And with that comes the end of the most disappointing season in the history of Oklahoma basketball. From preseason #6 in the nation to a non contender and a one and done in the tournament.

[HolyCow]

And with that comes the end of the most disappointing season in the history of Oklahoma basketball. From preseason #6 in the nation to a non contender and a one and done in the tournament.

:thumbsup No surprise though.

Can't wait for football.

[DMBfan41]

and this is why you don't pick your team. Ugh, damn you Hall.

15 of my sweet 16 teams remain.

I got the Wisc-Milwaukee upset, and BC needs to pull this out

[ousooner]

:thumbsup No surprise though.

Can't wait for football.
Yeah, not surprised, just disappointed. We had such high expectations going into the season.

[onemoredrink41]

I had Oklahoma.
and g. washington

damn it.

[joepsu0985]

BC is about to fuck me over.

[gbs3769]

I had Oklahoma.
and g. washington

damn it.
George Washington doesn't play until 7:10.

- Primo

[skatcat]

I need BC to go 3 for 3 today so far.

[41ravens]

I need BC to go 3 for 3 today so far.

word. plus, i have them in some of my final fours. but what looks like it might be my main bracket, i have them losing to nova in the sweet 16, which isn't too bad.

[gbs3769]

Pick one bracket you panzy.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

I really hate Dudley. Not only did he start screaming "It's over!" with 10 minutes left in the UNC game, but I can't stand the facial expressions he makes. There's just something about him I dislike. Actually, there's something about Boston College as a whole that I don't like.

[gbs3769]

Dudley is the only college player I hate as much as Carl Krauser.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

Dudley is the only college player I hate as much as Carl Krauser.

Yeah, but Krauser seems like more of a clown. Dudley just seems like a dickhead.

[gbs3769]

I just don't like Krauser's little "throwback to the bronx" after he makes his free throws.

Dudley is a dickhead.
Krauser is a douchebag.

- Primo

[SatelliteEyes]

Is UW-Milwaukee over Oklahoma even an upset?

I mean, when are the GOOD mid-majors gonna get respect when they play BAD schools from Big Conferences? UW-M is a sweet 16 school from last year and Oklahoma plays in the awful Big 12. Wisconsin-Milwaukee almost beat Kansas, at Kansas last year from cripes sake.

Anyway, UWM was a no brainer pick. Im glad they advanced so easily.

[SatelliteEyes]

word. plus, i have them in some of my final fours. but what looks like it might be my main bracket, i have them losing to nova in the sweet 16, which isn't too bad.

Im so glad I dont use more than one bracket. Just make a pick and stick with it man. Anyone can pick every game right with 6 brackets.

[SteelerMan]

Anyway, UWM was a no brainer pick. Im glad they advanced so easily.

When you look at Yahoo's Pick Distribution, UWM over Oklahoma was one of the more popular upsets. Still, only about 37% picked UWM in that game.

[DMBfan41]

you can't look at those distributors, most people that pick just pick the favorites cause they dont know what they are doin

[DMBfan41]

ah, and already have one rant for CBS.

Assholes went to Tennesse-Winthrop at the end of the first overtime.
And the March Madness on-demand, it says that I can't watch Alabama-Marquette because it's been blacked out, i could watch on CBS. Yet, CBS has Tennessee-Winthrop

[SteelerMan]

Maybe that's because Alabama-Marquette has been delayed, although it's strange that they switched to Tennessee-Winthrop. I'm supposed to have Alabama-Marquette, but I'm getting Florida-South Alabama.

[41ravens]

Im so glad I dont use more than one bracket. Just make a pick and stick with it man. Anyone can pick every game right with 6 brackets.

at work we could submit as many as we wanted for $2 a piece. so i made 5 different ones. the elite 8 and forward is pretty much the same in all of them, but only some changes in the first 2 rounds. i see nothing wrong with that. besides, in what i'm calling my main bracket, i'm 3 for 3 so far. now all winthrop needs to do is pull a crazy upset out of their ass, and i'll be sitting pretty.

[Third Floor]

Pick one bracket you panzy.

- Primo
i have multiple brackets, mainly because for every pool im in i have to fill out a new bracket and i do them all basically by gut feeling. so there are little differences, but hell ifi know what they are.

[gbs3769]

http://www.bevosports.com/2006/03/01/aggie-chris-walker-makes-a-bad-decision-2/

:lol

- Primo

[Third Floor]

remind me if i get famous, to not make videos of me half naked and put them on the internet

[gbs3769]

I know. That is exactly what I am thinking.

- Primo

[SatelliteEyes]

at work we could submit as many as we wanted for $2 a piece. so i made 5 different ones. the elite 8 and forward is pretty much the same in all of them, but only some changes in the first 2 rounds. i see nothing wrong with that. besides, in what i'm calling my main bracket, i'm 3 for 3 so far. now all winthrop needs to do is pull a crazy upset out of their ass, and i'll be sitting pretty.


That's fine, I used to do that too, then I found myself sitting there watching two games and I realized I had all 4 teams advancing in different brackets and it sucked.

In my main bracket I have every game picked right, even the ones that havent been played yet.

I made 4,000 brackets.

[onemoredrink41]

George Washington doesn't play until 7:10.

- Primo


I meant UW-Milwaukee was looking at the brackets thinking I will probably lose that one, picking George W.

[41ravens]

That's fine, I used to do that too, then I found myself sitting there watching two games and I realized I had all 4 teams advancing in different brackets and it sucked.

In my main bracket I have every game picked right, even the ones that havent been played yet.

I made 4,000 brackets.

:lol :lol i like your chances.

i know what you're saying with the one bracket thing. i'm already at odds with the nevada/montana game.

[Third Floor]

even though i picked UT, id love to laugh in the face of all the Tennessee fans if winthrop beats them.

[DMBfan41]

I picked Tennessee, but if Winthrop won, this would help my brackets greatly since I had Seton Hall beating Tennessee in the sweet 16, and the popular pick for making the sweet 16 is tennessee.

I don't think a lot of people went with Wichita State or Gonzaga

[chiznaz]

http://www.bevosports.com/2006/03/01/aggie-chris-walker-makes-a-bad-decision-2/

:lol

- Primo

oh there's more. they made like 7 of them. that's just scratching the surface:lol

he's got a smokin hot girlfirend though and has already graduated. he stayed just to play ball this season and work on his graduate degree. i remeber reading in the student newspaper that IBM hired him as a computer engineer whenever he's done with basketball.

there definitely better things to do with a computer engineering degree than to make half naked videos of yourself singing horrid songs.:lol

[Third Floor]

http://modifiedliving.com/

[41ravens]

i will shit if winthrop wins. florida's already won, now marquette and nevada need to finish their comebacks and winthrop needs to pull this one out for me to be 7/7 this afternoon. not too shabby. more than likely though, i'm looking at 4/7.

[chiznaz]

what a shot by tenn.

[DMBfan41]

damn! was hoping winthrop was gonna steal that one.

Go Marquette and Nevada!

[41ravens]

damn! was hoping winthrop was gonna steal that one.

Go Marquette and Nevada!

word. not looking good, though.

not too pissed about tenn. wichita st. is gonna give em a hell of a game and hopefully win.

[DMBfan41]

not looking good for Nevada, nope nope nope

[41ravens]

or marquette. fuck.

[DMBfan41]

oh boy.

First seven games of the tourney, and i'm 4-3. I have Marquette and Nevada losing in the second round, but Seton Hall i got losing in the sweet 16, that's my own biased stupidity to my teams

[UNLTrpt]

argh. I had Alabama winning and Montana winning when I initially wrote out my brackets and then I didn't touch them till last night when I put them in. What did I do? Pick Marquette and Nevada :BANG

5/7 so far isn't bad but oh lordy I could have been 7/7

[RJ2kWJ]

I picked Tennessee, but if Winthrop won, this would help my brackets greatly since I had Seton Hall beating Tennessee in the sweet 16, and the popular pick for making the sweet 16 is tennessee.

I don't think a lot of people went with Wichita State or Gonzaga

Im pretty sure 99% of people went with Wichita St. as I said in the other thread... cuz there guards are phenomenal and Seton Hall has absolutely sucked in the tourney lately.

7 for 7 baby!! Only did one bracket too... not umpteen million like some of you :lol

[ousooner]

4/7. The main thing is that you don't have any of your losers winning in the next round or going deep into the tournament, which I don't so far. With that said, let's go Gonzaga.

[joepsu0985]

ouch 3/7...Im alright though. If my picks shape up, ill be great. Hope no one had Marquett going past next round...

[ousooner]

Royce, here's a good read on the season and pretty much right on the mark.

http://oklahoma.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=28&mid=70749926&sid=&tid=70749926&style=2&Reset=1

[justinandimcool]

I'm 8/8 so far (UCLA has it locked up). I swear, GW, Iona, and Xavier are all making me nervous. But it's safe to say I have a good start. My teacher told me BC lost while I was at school today...then I come home, watch the tape in despair and at the end I jump for joy. BASTARD.


Edit: I'm 8/8 in the private ESPN am.org bracket...my Yahoo Ants bracket is 7/8. They're different.

[ousooner]

Wow, GW got shafted. Not only on their seeding, but on their draw too. Why would UNC-Wilmington get to play in Greensboro? They are not a top seed.

[baloneybandit21]

7/8 at this point, looking good for my personal pool (damn wichita st)

[DMBfan41]

4/8, thanx UCLA.

If UNCW, Iona, and Xavier all win.

Oh, man it'll be a dark day.

[chiznaz]

im nervous about the game:) So this is what it's like to have your school play in the big dance. It's been a LONG time coming.

[ousooner]

im nervous about the game:) So this is what it's like to have your school play in the big dance. It's been a LONG time coming.
I never thought much about it, but it must be a great feeling for fans that don't normally have their team in the tourney to finally get there. Hope it goes well for your. Enjoy!

[haildmb]

Im pretty sure 99% of people went with Wichita St. as I said in the other thread... cuz there guards are phenomenal and Seton Hall has absolutely sucked in the tourney lately.

7 for 7 baby!! Only did one bracket too... not umpteen million like some of you :lol


I was amazed to find out today, out of the two pools I'm in, I'm the only person who took Wichita State. For the record I also have them beating Tennessee

[ousooner]

I didn't watch much of Gonzaga this year since they are always on so late and I knew Adam Morrison was the main man, but I didn't realize just how much of a one man show they are.

[haildmb]

I didn't watch much of Gonzaga this year since they are always on so late and I knew Adam Morrison was the main man, but I didn't realize just how much of a one man show they are.

they'll be out on Saturday, hell they should have been out today

[chiznaz]

Looks like they're going to let us play physical which is a huge plus for A&M.

[ousooner]

Looks like they're going to let us play physical which is a huge plus for A&M.
Looking good.

[joepsu0985]

Im in last place, but I think Ill be in contention.....

The only games that did a little damage were the Tennessee game and the S. Hall game.

I had Setion Hall in the Sweet 16 and Throp beating tennessee...oh well...

The oakland bracket is going to get interesting.

[chiznaz]

A&M needs to finish strong here. We can't let 'Cuse hang around because we all know what McNamara can do.... even if he's off tonight.

[gbs3769]

We look like a fucking rec team. This is absolutely pathetic.

- Primo

[joepsu0985]

A&M needs to finish strong here. We can't let 'Cuse hang around because we all know what McNamara can do.... even if he's off tonight.

yeah...i hope there is atleast a 7 pt lead with under 1 left...that still scares me a little.

[gbs3769]

I've got a great idea. Let's get a defensive rebound. Just one. That would make me happy.

- Primo

[Third Floor]

We look like a fucking rec team. This is absolutely pathetic.

- Primo
matt2- next time you see anyone on the team, tell em thanks for ruining my bracket.

[joepsu0985]

matt2- next time you see anyone on the team, tell em thanks for ruining my bracket.

tell them thanks, if they loose...if not...give them a big FU

[Third Floor]

also- duke roll players- your baskets do count.

[gbs3769]

Answer: Never watch a game on my roomates HD TV. I move to my shitty ass TV and we go on an 8-0 run.

- Primo

[gbs3769]

And we go back to playing like shit.

- Primo

[gbs3769]

This team is so frustrating to watch because we are so inconsistent.

- Primo

[ousooner]

A&M is missing some easy looking shots.

[seekupig]

A&M is missing some easy looking shots.

and they will fuck up my bracket worse than it already is if they continue to do so. i have A&M in the sweet sixteen.

[gbs3769]

God they are retarded.

- Primo

[gbs3769]

Just stupid. That was probably the most pathetic effort I have ever seen by this team. It's clear that without McNamara this Junior class has no heart and has no desire to win. Without him on the court directing them with what to do they have no clue as to what needs to be done to win a ball game.

This is so completely unfortunate for our team because next year these guys are going to be the ones who are supposed to be the leaders of the team and quite frankly I don't see them being able to do it. The only hope is that Paul Harris comes in and becomes the real catalyst for this team. He has the ability to lead by example and has the ability to take over games. Hopefully he can do just that.

- Primo

[ousooner]

Come on Indiana. I knew they sucked and went with them strictly on the Mike Davis factor thinking they would win at least one game.

[seekupig]

Syracuse should not have been a 5 seed.
Texas A&M should have been higher than an 12 seed.

that matchup was a disaster for 'Cuse from the start. how do you go from being on the outer edge of the bubble to a #5 seed in four days? it put unrealistic expectations on the Orange.

[DMBfan41]

syracuse loss is dissapointing.

i just hope san diego st can hold on

[SatelliteEyes]

I cant believe SU was a 5 seed as well, same with Indiana getting a 6. I picked both A&M and SDSU. I hope SDSU can pull it out, even though I am a Big Ten fan.

[ousooner]

Wow, nice shot selection by San Diego St.