Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

[UNLTrpt]

Yeah, the Big 11 is looking real solid right now.

Texas and Texas A&M are the only big X1I teams left playing. That's bad.

[SatelliteEyes]

Yeah, the Big 11 is looking real solid right now.


Then it's a good thing I don't run around shooting my mouth off about how good Wisconsin is or isnt.

I notice a lot of Kentucky and Kansas fans who like to run their mouths on this site, and more often than not it bites them in the ass.

[ousooner]

Then it's a good thing I don't run around shooting my mouth off about how good Wisconsin is or isnt.

I notice a lot of Kentucky and Kansas fans who like to run their mouths on this site, and more often than not it bites them in the ass.
I'll give you the Kentucky fans, but the Kansas fans seem to be pretty level headed to me.

[ousooner]

Texas and Texas A&M are the only big X1I teams left playing. That's bad.
True, but Iowa got bounced today, Wisconsin got embarrassed and preseason top 10 Michigan St went down in the first round. I know the Big 12 sucks, but I don't see where Big 11 fans have much room to knock it.

Edit: And the Big 11 only has three teams left. They've each lost half of the teams they had in the field. Pretty even.

[SatelliteEyes]

True, but Iowa got bounced today, Wisconsin got embarrassed and preseason top 10 Michigan St went down in the first round. I know the Big 12 sucks, but I don't see where Big 11 fans have much room to knock it.

Edit: And the Big 11 only has three teams left. They've each lost half of the teams they had in the field. Pretty even.

The Big Ten the #1 conference based on RPI this season.
The Big 12 was #5 (out of 6 majors, beating Pac-10).

But the point of my original post was that if you really looked at it, it was no surprise that Kansas and Oklahoma lost, they were average teams in an average conference.

I wasnt even surprised Wisconsin lost - I was surprised at how bad they lost, but they've been limping to the finish since February 1.

Iowa, now that was a surprise.

[RJ2kWJ]

Im sorry but whoever ACTUALLY thought that their bracket was gonna be as good as normal this year is a fuckin moron. Yes there will be a few replies with people saying "My bracket is awesome... Im 30/32"... YOU ARE LUCKY. IM ONE OF THEM.

BUT... this is the absolute most OPEN tournament Ive witnessed in the past 10 years. I do not remember a tourney where I swear that any of the top 6 seeds from any region can win the whole thing... where #16 seeds keep up with the #1's so well... where every game is an absolute fuckin battle for the most part minus a couple.

This is the single greatest NCAA tourney first round I have witnessed in the past 10 years.

WHOEVER WINS THIS TOURNAMENT... IS AN ABSOLUTE FUCKING BEAST.

P.S. - KANSAS SUCKS

P.P.S.- THIS TOURNEY IS SO OPEN... MY DAMN SQUAD COULD LOSE TOMOROW

[ousooner]

The Big Ten the #1 conference based on RPI this season.
The Big 12 was #5 (out of 6 majors, beating Pac-10).

But the point of my original post was that if you really looked at it, it was no surprise that Kansas and Oklahoma lost, they were average teams in an average conference.

I wasnt even surprised Wisconsin lost - I was surprised at how bad they lost, but they've been limping to the finish since February 1.

Iowa, now that was a surprise.
I agree the Big 12 sucks, but RPI doesn't mean much. College basketball in general is down this year. Last years UNC or Illinois teams would wipe the court with any team this year.

[justinandimcool]

Wow Royce and I are tied for 1st in the private pool...something to play for :lol

In yahoo I'm down by 3. My bracket was better than I thought, considering I lost MSU for the E8

[Third Floor]

P.P.S.- THIS TOURNEY IS SO OPEN... MY DAMN SQUAD COULD LOSE TOMOROW
we can only pray

[HolyCow]

Wow Royce and I are tied for 1st in the private pool...something to play for :lol

In yahoo I'm down by 3. My bracket was better than I thought, considering I lost MSU for the E8

Well, I am 24/32...that's okay I guess, considering.

Unbelievable night tonight. The tournament is getting crazier by the second. Next year will be downright unpredictable.

I have lost 3 Sweet 16 teams and one Final Four. I feel great though, because I could care less about my stupid bracket, because this tourney is absolutely super, scentilating, sensational!

[skatcat]

What a great day of bball. I'm pretty sure my team is finished after sunday, but i've enjoyed watching most of the games. I'm sure there's more madness awaiting.

[ExistenceNow]

Well, I am 24/32...that's okay I guess, considering.

Unbelievable night tonight. The tournament is getting crazier by the second. Next year will be downright unpredictable.

I have lost 3 Sweet 16 teams and one Final Four. I feel great though, because I could care less about my stupid bracket, because this tourney is absolutely super, scentilating, sensational!

the only thing that would make me feel good about my bracket going to shit would be my school going further than I projected. Sucks for you.

[justinandimcool]

the only thing that would make me feel good about my bracket going to shit would be my school going further than I projected. Sucks for you.

you're doing a good job so far, :thumbsup

[justinandimcool]

we have almost the same final 4, except for Pitt for you and UCLA for me...i have a dim chance of catching you :(

[haildmb]

big east, big 11, and big 12 all kinda struggled in the first round, but the ACC is *yawn* undefeated once again, as you would expect

[onemoredrink41]

What a great day of bball. I'm pretty sure my team is finished after sunday, but i've enjoyed watching most of the games. I'm sure there's more madness awaiting.


Hey, there is hope, did you even watch that Uconn game? They should have lost.

[onemoredrink41]

Then it's a good thing I don't run around shooting my mouth off about how good Wisconsin is or isnt.

I notice a lot of Kentucky and Kansas fans who like to run their mouths on this site, and more often than not it bites them in the ass.


OKay Satellite... this is coming from a satellite fan! :lol :lol :lol

[twosteppn36]

Hey, there is hope, did you even watch that Uconn game? They should have lost.


did you watch the last 6:00 of the game? thats why uconn is one of the top teams in the country

[SatelliteEyes]

OKay Satellite... this is coming from a satellite fan! :lol :lol :lol


:confused

[RJ2kWJ]

did you watch the last 6:00 of the game? thats why uconn is one of the top teams in the country

I swear if Duke had played there game like that... everyone would be saying "Duke is gonna lose in the next round... They should have lost. They suck" But when its UConn its "Did you see the last 6 minutes of the game?" Ahhh how I love the hatred. :lol

[seekupig]

i'd like to personally say i'm sorry to every fan that picked Kansas to go to the final four.

i'm beginning to think Bill Self is the new Matt Doherty. great recruiter, terrible coach.

[seekupig]

I notice a lot of Kentucky and Kansas fans who like to run their mouths on this site, and more often than not it bites them in the ass.

i like to think that i've been pretty realistic all season long. i guess i run my mouth too much though. :rolleyes

[twosteppn36]

I swear if Duke had played there game like that... everyone would be saying "Duke is gonna lose in the next round... They should have lost. They suck" But when its UConn its "Did you see the last 6 minutes of the game?" Ahhh how I love the hatred. :lol


i hope that isnt directed at me...i hate uconn more than any other team in the country, but you have to respect a good basketball team...just like duke. people might not like duke, and a lot of it has to do with all the publicity they get..but you have to respect a team when they're that good

[ousooner]

UConn was severly outplayed for 30 minutes last night, but what they did in the final 10 minutes was pretty impressive and I'd say the same thing if it had been Duke. Just because these teams are the top teams doesn't mean they are going to bring their A game every night. Luckily for UConn, their C or D game was good enough to get the job done and that's all that counts. Win and move on.

[bdb23]

I hope Bill Self is still enjoying himself down in Kansas. Serves him right that a school less than 100 miles from where he left spanked him.

[ousooner]

i'd like to personally say i'm sorry to every fan that picked Kansas to go to the final four.

i'm beginning to think Bill Self is the new Matt Doherty. great recruiter, terrible coach.
My uncle who's been a KU fan all of his life, just told me Thursday that he didn't expect much from KU because Bill Self would get out coached. He's still a big Roy Williams fan and misses him.

Edit: By the way, quit running your mouth.

[bdb23]

Bill Self sucks. End of story.

[twosteppn36]

Bill Self sucks. End of story.


drama queen

[bdb23]

drama queen
No drama. We're still playing and 2 years in a row Bill hasn't seen the weekend. Feels good back in Champaign (for now).

[bdb23]

BTW, change your avatar loser.

[RJ2kWJ]

i hope that isnt directed at me...i hate uconn more than any other team in the country, but you have to respect a good basketball team...just like duke. people might not like duke, and a lot of it has to do with all the publicity they get..but you have to respect a team when they're that good

No it isnt. Just used your post. But yes you are correct. Im just saying when Duke wins by 10 points its "That game was too close they are gonna go down soon"... Eh.. its all good. :D

Anyways... Im slightly worried about today. Greg and Josh need to have a better game then they did against Southern. It cant be all JJ and Shelden throughout this unreal tournament.

[twosteppn36]

BTW, change your avatar loser.


dont act like a tough guy over here, but a big homo elsewhere...it doesnt do anything for your image :lol


:babe

[seekupig]

Bill Self sucks. End of story.

welcome back to the college basketball thread. you've been missed. :lol ;)

[RJ2kWJ]

Anyone else get that email from ITunes?

You can now download a condensed version of any game from the 2006 NCAA tournament.You can also download videos of previous "One Shining Moment". :bounce

[haildmb]

Anyone else get that email from ITunes?

You can now download a condensed version of any game from the 2006 NCAA tournament.You can also download videos of previous "One Shining Moment". :bounce


whoopdeedoo

[onemoredrink41]

:confused


don't act all confused. We deserve the right to talk shit, we didn't lose in the first round like others team have AGAIN!

[onemoredrink41]

drama queen


cuse' what? Lost again in the WHAT? 1st round? SMACK!

[SatelliteEyes]

don't act all confused. We deserve the right to talk shit, we didn't lose in the first round like others team have AGAIN!


What the hell are you talking about??

You are the definition of a Kentucky fan who doesnt know when to stop running their mouth. Kentucky was lucky to get an at large bid, and I'd guess if this team were called Florida State, they wouldnt have.

As far as Wisconsin losing in the first round. That's the first time it has happened under Bo Ryan. Two of the last 4 years they've lost to the eventual National Champion, so it isnt like they're a bunch of choke artists. Wisconsin is who they are. A good team in a good conference that needs a few things to go right for them to make noise in the tourney. Dont get your panties in a bundle.

[haildmb]

cuse' what? Lost again in the WHAT? 1st round? SMACK!


why do you even come around here? Does anyone like you?

[Dave G]

Anyways... Im slightly worried about today. Greg and Josh need to have a better game then they did against Southern. It cant be all JJ and Shelden throughout this unreal tournament.

I agree, I read a pretty interesting fact the other day in the local paper.
The last team to win the title with a leading scorer contributing more than 30 percent of the teams total points was 1988 with Danny Manning
(32.9). Before that you have to go all the way back to Lew Alcindor who scored 32.3 percent for UCLA. Although every team needs that go to guy, a little balanced scoring seems to be key this time of year

Just in case anybody is wondering JJ is at 33.2 percent and Morrison is at 35.5

[twosteppn36]

cuse' what? Lost again in the WHAT? 1st round? SMACK!


shut up. you're really annoying. you never have any decent input on college basketball discussion. you only feel the need to talk shit when kentucky wins and when they lose, you come up with excuses or bring up something they've done in the past

[SatelliteEyes]

I agree, I read a pretty interesting fact the other day in the local paper.
The last team to win the title with a leading scorer contributing more than 30 percent of the teams total points was 1988 with Danny Manning
(32.9). Before that you have to go all the way back to Lew Alcindor who scored 32.3 percent for UCLA. Although every team needs that go to guy, a little balanced scoring seems to be key this time of year

Just in case anybody is wondering JJ is at 33.2 percent and Morrison is at 35.5


Morrisson is just 35%? That seems low, I think I saw him steal the ball from his own teammate on Thursday.

[ousooner]

Morrisson is just 35%? That seems low, I think I saw him steal the ball from his own teammate on Thursday.
:lol

[41ravens]

i hate to admit that it looks like i actually need duke to win. in fact, i need them in the championship.

[twosteppn36]

Morrisson is just 35%? That seems low, I think I saw him steal the ball from his own teammate on Thursday.


was that before or after he smashed the ball against his head?

[UNLTrpt]

shut up. you're really annoying. you never have any decent input on college basketball discussion. you only feel the need to talk shit when kentucky wins and when they lose, you come up with excuses or bring up something they've done in the past
:thumbsup

[seekupig]

:thumbsup

:thumbsup :thumbsup

[haildmb]

Morrisson is just 35%? That seems low, I think I saw him steal the ball from his own teammate on Thursday.


:lol well met

[bdb23]

:thumbsup :thumbsup
:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[bdb23]

I had to steal this from somebody else...

[seekupig]

well, it sucks that KU lost, but i guess i can take this as a bit of a silver lining today.....

Kansas' Rush says he'll return for sophomore season.

"Yes, I'm back next year. I can't go out like this," he told reporters just minutes after the Jayhawks were ousted in the first round for the second straight year.

"Yes, I know he'll be back. We'll all be back," Giles said. "We have to use this as motivation in the offseason, in the weight room. We have to remember this feeling every day."


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2374035

[seekupig]

I had to steal this from somebody else...

i'm guessing you don't like Kansas or Bill Self? or am i reading too much into your posts today?

[bdb23]

Nice sig Dustin. :lol

[bdb23]

i'm guessing you don't like Kansas or Bill Self? or am i reading too much into your posts today?
C'mon, you know me well enough from my posts in this thread. KU has never been a favorite and Self became the devil a few years ago. :D

[seekupig]

Nice sig Dustin. :lol

hey, if you can't come back and take your licks after a loss like that (twice), nobody will listen to anything you've got to say. i love college basketball and the Jayhawks, but i'm not blind to reality.

[bdb23]

hey, if you can't come back and take your licks after a loss like that (twice), nobody will listen to anything you've got to say. i love college basketball and the Jayhawks, but i'm not blind to reality.
:lol :thumbsup

[paris72]

Here's an idea for Sheldon Williams to make some extra cash

[twosteppn36]

hey, if you can't come back and take your licks after a loss like that (twice), nobody will listen to anything you've got to say. i love college basketball and the Jayhawks, but i'm not blind to reality.


:thumbsup thats why your opinions are respected around here


well, by most of us

[chiznaz]

i'd like to personally say i'm sorry to every fan that picked Kansas to go to the final four.

i'm beginning to think Bill Self is the new Matt Doherty. great recruiter, terrible coach.

While I will say Bill Self is no Roy Williams, he is far from a terrible coach. Yall have your 3 best players as freshmen. Yall are going to be good, it jsut sucks waiting a year for talent to develop in good players. I hope yall don't get rid of him because I really think he can make something special at KU.

[seekupig]

While I will say Bill Self is no Roy Williams, he is far from a terrible coach. Yall have your 3 best players as freshmen. Yall are going to be good, it jsut sucks waiting a year for talent to develop in good players. I hope yall don't get rid of him because I really think he can make something special at KU.

that's the problem. he inherited something special, all's we're asking is that he maintains what's already there and gets past the Double B's (Bucknell Bison, Bradley Braves) in the first round. it's not like he walked into a mess and had to fix a bunch of shit. his first year as coach, he inherited a team that had been to two consecutive final fours. until last year, Kansas had the longest active streak of first round wins in the tournament. they hadn't lost a first round game since some time in the 70's. now they've lost two in a row. that is absolutely unacceptable.

[seekupig]

am i the only one that thinks it's wrong that Coach K's commercials are coming on during the Duke game? it doesn't bother me all that much, but there could be a slight recruiting edge to something like that.

[chiznaz]

that's the problem. he inherited something special, all's we're asking is that he maintains what's already there and gets past the Double B's (Bucknell Bison, Bradley Braves) in the first round. it's not like he walked into a mess and had to fix a bunch of shit. his first year as coach, he inherited a team that had been to two consecutive final fours. until last year, Kansas had the longest active streak of first round wins in the tournament. they hadn't lost a first round game since some time in the 70's. now they've lost two in a row. that is absolutely unacceptable.

But go look at your roster and tell me that doesn't look promising for next year. Also, didn't yall lose Giddens last year? Wouldn't he have a big part of the team this year?

Self is going to bring in top talent like you siad. You have a monster committed for the 2007 class already. If his performance continues with all of his recruited players well into yalls program, then there will be a lot of questions. I just think it's too early to jump ship on him right now.

[paris72]

am i the only one that thinks it's wrong that Coach K's commercials are coming on during the Duke game? it doesn't bother me all that much, but there could be a slight recruiting edge to something like that.

It's total bullshit

[seekupig]

But go look at your roster and tell me that doesn't look promising for next year. Also, didn't yall lose Giddens last year? Wouldn't he have a big part of the team this year?

Self is going to bring in top talent like you siad. You have a monster committed for the 2007 class already. If his performance continues with all of his recruited players well into yalls program, then there will be a lot of questions. I just think it's too early to jump ship on him right now.

i'm not jumping ship, it's just the day after another disappointment. i think they'll be all right, but i'm a little impatient. with Roy, it got to the point that they were choking when he they couldn't get over the hump and win a title. now it seems to be a struggle to get out of the first round. it's not easy going from Final Four disappointments to first round exits.

[bdb23]

:thumbsup thats why your opinions are respected around here


well, by most of us
Are you implying Jelly doesn't respect his opinions????

[41ravens]

i'm not jumping ship, it's just the day after another disappointment. i think they'll be all right, but i'm a little impatient. with Roy, it got to the point that they were choking when he they couldn't get over the hump and win a title. now it seems to be a struggle to get out of the first round. it's not easy going from Final Four disappointments to first round exits.

could be worse...your team could have had a 15 point lead against illinois and being 5 minutes from the final 4 only to let one of the greatest comebacks in history happen to you and you end up losing in overtime.

dustin, let's start a perrenial disappointment club. first inductees: arizona and kansas.

[41ravens]

is it just me, or did jj completely dribble that ball off of his foot, yet duke still retained possession? are all of their games really called like this?

[chiznaz]

is it just me, or did jj completely dribble that ball off of his foot, yet duke still retained possession? are all of their games really called like this?

:lol yeah I saw that. If I was GWs coach I would have thrown a chair Bobby Knight style.

[seekupig]

Are you implying Jelly doesn't respect his opinions????

she doesn't. but that's probably because she prefers severe over use of the ALL CAPS button, !!!!!!'s, and :lol :lol :lol :lol , then she does facts and reality.

[paris72]

is it just me, or did jj completely dribble that ball off of his foot, yet duke still retained possession? are all of their games really called like this?

Every single one

[seekupig]

could be worse...your team could have had a 15 point lead against illinois and being 5 minutes from the final 4 only to let one of the greatest comebacks in history happen to you and you end up losing in overtime.

dustin, let's start a perrenial disappointment club. first inductees: arizona and kansas.

is blowing a big lead with four minutes to go in the elite eight worse than getting bounced in the first round two years in a row by unheard of mid-majors? i'm not sure, that's an interesting question.

[41ravens]

is blowing a big lead with four minutes to go in the elite eight worse than getting bounced in the first round two years in a row by unheard of mid-majors? i'm not sure, that's an interesting question.

hmmmm...well, the year before last, we got bounced by seton hall. so we've had the best of both worlds, even though seton hall isn't really an unheard of mid-major.

[skatcat]

is blowing a big lead with four minutes to go in the elite eight worse than getting bounced in the first round two years in a row by unheard of mid-majors? i'm not sure, that's an interesting question.

KU will be strong next year. I'm sure that streak will end for sure.

[seekupig]

KU will be strong next year. I'm sure that streak will end for sure.

i thought it would end this year. i guess we'll see. my biggest nightmare is that they'll be so strong that they'll get a #1 seed then follow that up with being the first team to be beat by a #16 seed. :eek

my preseason top 3 for next year in no particular order (this depends on NBA departures of couse) is...

UNC
Kansas
Ohio St.

[skatcat]

i thought it would end this year. i guess we'll see. my biggest nightmare is that they'll be so strong that they'll get a #1 seed then follow that up with being the first team to be beat by a #16 seed. :eek

my preseason top 3 for next year in no particular order (this depends on NBA departures of couse) is...

UNC
Kansas
Ohio St.

I agree OSU will be a monster. And those 3 should be at the top. Even though i didn't have KU going past the second round, i was totally shocked that they got beat. Self is a good coach, and i understand wanting him to keep that tradition going. We've gone through that here with Tubby. The mid-majors come on stronger and stronger every year, which is making it hard for the traditional powerhouses to maintain their dominance in the tourneys. I see a lot of similarities in the KU and UK programs at the moment.

[ousooner]

could be worse...your team could have had a 15 point lead against illinois and being 5 minutes from the final 4 only to let one of the greatest comebacks in history happen to you and you end up losing in overtime.

dustin, let's start a perrenial disappointment club. first inductees: arizona and kansas.
Hello

Edit: I believe we have been bounced 5 times in the first round since Kelvin Sampson has been here.

Manhattan
Temple
SW Louisiana
Indiana St.
UW Milwaukee

Those are some solid names

[SatelliteEyes]

well, it sucks that KU lost, but i guess i can take this as a bit of a silver lining today.....

Kansas' Rush says he'll return for sophomore season.

"Yes, I'm back next year. I can't go out like this," he told reporters just minutes after the Jayhawks were ousted in the first round for the second straight year.

"Yes, I know he'll be back. We'll all be back," Giles said. "We have to use this as motivation in the offseason, in the weight room. We have to remember this feeling every day."


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2374035


What did you expect him to say after an emotional first round loss? "Im leaving this place and gettin' paid next year?"

I'd like to hear him say the same thing in May.

[SatelliteEyes]

This Noah kid for Florida is a beast. You can't stop him.

Milwaukee has hung tough, but they dont match up well with Florida. They're just too big and strong.

[ousooner]

Forgot our first round loss to Indiana. That's at least six under Sampson just off the top of my head.

[RJ2kWJ]

It's total bullshit

Its smart...

Just wish it was for a quality car company instead of that GMC/Chevy garbage. :lol

Here's an idea for Sheldon Williams to make some extra cash

Man I get pumped when I see that ugly mother fugger. Man is an absolute monster.

[steffie224]

Its smart...

Just wish it was for a quality car company instead of that GMC/Chevy garbage. :loluh huh. find out the info you were looking for last night in between sex sessions?

[RJ2kWJ]

uh huh. find out the info you were looking for last night in between sex sessions?

:lol sex sessions? I never said anything... I remember a couple of people assuming some stuff for no reason. But yes I did find what I was lookin for. Thanks for the concern. :thumbsup :D

[chiznaz]

Finally game time is here.

[ousooner]

Tennessee has to be the weakest 2 seed in the history of the tournament.

[ExistenceNow]

Fucking Tennesse. I had them losing next round, so I guess it's not a terrible loss.

[UNLTrpt]

who picked Wichita St. over Tennessee? THIS GUY!

[ExistenceNow]

I've got Washington over Illinois, so I need the to step it up about now. Also have BC and LSU. Today's not looking to good for me at this moment.

[chiznaz]

Dang.... Joseph Jones has taken himself out of the game once again. PLAY SMART!!!!

[ExistenceNow]

can't believe Washington pulled that one out. LSU needs to get a run on A&M pretty damn soon.

[chiznaz]

can't believe Washington pulled that one out. LSU needs to get a run on A&M pretty damn soon.
:thumbsdow BOOOOO!

[DiggingMyDitch]

Go U-Dubbb!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back in the Sweet 16!

[chiznaz]

For the love of god!!! PLay like you want to win this Aggies!

[chiznaz]

Don't tell me I'm the only one watching this game!

[ousooner]

Good thing the free throw attempts were even between Illinois and Washington.

[chiznaz]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! clutch shooting by ACIE!

[chiznaz]

wow.... just wow

[RJ2kWJ]

wow.... just wow

Holy SHIT!!!

[ousooner]

I hate it when you pick against the team you want to root for. I have LSU, but want A&M to pull it out.

[chiznaz]

Damnit!!!!!!!! Get The Ball To Your Best Player!!!! Damnit!!!!!!!




We had this game!!!!! What happened!

[RJ2kWJ]

Damnit!!!!!!!! Get The Ball To Your Best Player!!!! Damnit!!!!!!!




We had this game!!!!! What happened!

Yea you all did... Was DEFINITELY pullin for the A&M victory even though I picked LSU in my bracket.

[unccrombie]

mmm wet floor, gotta love it

[ousooner]

Damnit!!!!!!!! Get The Ball To Your Best Player!!!! Damnit!!!!!!!




We had this game!!!!! What happened!
Your coach wore a gold tie is what happened.

Good season. Your program is definitely on the rise and the Big 12 South is going to be rediculous for years to come if OSU, OU, texas, and A&M keep recruiting the way they are.

[chiznaz]

Yea you all did... Was DEFINITELY pullin for the A&M victory even though I picked LSU in my bracket.

I seriously want to puke right now.

Our two best players were in fould trouble all game. LSU was COLD outside all game until that lucky POS shot. We had twice as many fouls called on us, and we only lost by one on a Merry Christmas shot.

I need to walk this one off:BANG

[UNLTrpt]

big ups to aTm though. Really good showing in the tourney.

[unccrombie]

I seriously want to puke right now.

Our two best players were in fould trouble all game. LSU was COLD outside all game until that lucky POS shot. We had twice as many fouls called on us, and we only lost by one on a Merry Christmas shot.

I need to walk this one off:BANG
not really. he was wide the fuck open, you knew they were going for 3 the whole time. thats what u get for shitty D

[ousooner]

I seriously want to puke right now.

Our two best players were in fould trouble all game. LSU was COLD outside all game until that lucky POS shot. We had twice as many fouls called on us, and we only lost by one on a Merry Christmas shot.

I need to walk this one off:BANG
Welcome to the tournament.

[ousooner]

not really. he was wide the fuck open, you knew they were going for 3 the whole time. thats what u get for shitty D
That's what I thought. I can't believe the A&M defender gave him so much room.

[RJ2kWJ]

Welcome to the tournament.

I love this shit. :thumbsup

But Id say the same thing if Duke lost like that. :lol LSU up next.

SHELDEN "The Landlord" VS. "BIG BABY" DAVIS... Cant Wait.

[ExistenceNow]

wow... left for a while and paused it. didn't expect to come back to that. tough loss, A&M had that game all the way.

[chiznaz]

not really. he was wide the fuck open, you knew they were going for 3 the whole time. thats what u get for shitty D
shitty D!? When it's a two point game, you don't want your post to play a guy tight 4 feet behind the three point line potentialy giving up and easy drive to the paint.

LSU did a good job creating the mismatch on that inbounds play. The first option was to Davis down low being gaurded by our Point Gaurd. That was not shitty D.

edit: also.... if it was a three point game, yeah you should be all over him. but given that its only two points, you don't want to let the pther team have an easy go to the basket.

[haildmb]

who picked Wichita St. over Tennessee? THIS GUY!


me too


it's about the only thing I can brag about in my bracket

[unccrombie]

shitty D!? When it's a two point game, you don't want your post to play a guy tight 4 feet behind the three point line potentialy giving up and easy drive to the paint.

LSU did a good job creating the mismatch on that inbounds play. The first option was to Davis down low being gaurded by our Point Gaurd. That was not shitty D.

edit: also.... if it was a three point game, yeah you should be all over him. but given that its only two points, you don't want to let the pther team have an easy go to the basket.
disagree, you need to realize how much time they were taking by just passing around the 3pt line. at that point something should click in your bball iq and say guard for the win. if you listened to the announcers they figured since LSU was tired theyd go for the win. he had too much space to be given that game winning shot. always give up the tie, but never the win

[SatelliteEyes]

Well what do you know. Morrisson only has 5 points and Gonzaga is actually WINNING by 7 at halftime.

Seriously, figure out guys, when you spread the ball around it is harder to stop all of you!

With that said, Go Zags.

[chiznaz]

disagree, you need to realize how much time they were taking by just passing around the 3pt line. at that point something should click in your bball iq and say guard for the win. if you listened to the announcers they figured since LSU was tired theyd go for the win. he had too much space to be given that game winning shot. always give up the tie, but never the win

just for me personally.... i would rather make them take a lower percentage shot, even for the win than to give them a high percentage shot(closer to the basket).

Regardless though, it was a hell of a play by LSU. :thumbsup to them for coming up big and I wish them the best from here on out. They probably will give Duke a tougher game, but I wish so bad it was us playing them:(

[ousooner]

just for me personally.... i would rather make them take a lower percentage shot, even for the win than to give them a high percentage shot(closer to the basket).

Regardless though, it was a hell of a play by LSU. :thumbsup to them for coming up big and I wish them the best from here on out. They probably will give Duke a tougher game, but I wish so bad it was us playing them:(
No way, you can't allow them to take a shot that will beat you. You do whatever it takes to force them inside the three point line. I'll take overtime over what happened in that game every time.

[ousooner]

Let's go Zags. I'm the only one on the face of the earth that has them in the Final Four.

[ousooner]

Ahh referees. Gotta love em'. Nice phantom foul on Bama's three point attempt.

[gbs3769]

Let's go Zags. I'm the only one on the face of the earth that has them in the Final Four.
My brother has them taking the whole thing.

- Primo

[ExistenceNow]

6-1 for me today.

[ExistenceNow]

Is there a way I can view the second Ants pool without actually joining it?

[DMBfan41]

5-2 today.

Tomorrow's picks
West Virginia
Texas
---hoping for Bucknell
---hoping for Bradley
Connecticut
North Carolina
Villanova
Ohio St.

[gbs3769]

5-3 today.

Tomorrows picks:

Hoping for West Virginia
Hoping for NC State
Bucknell
Pittsburgh
UConn
Hoping for George Mason
Villanova
Georgetown

- Primo

[ExistenceNow]

7-1 Tonight

Tommorow:

Texas
West Virginia
Memphis
Pittsburgh
UConn
North Carolina
Villanova
Ohio St.

[ousooner]

6-2 today. Damn Illinois and Tennessee.

[Third Floor]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7227832282

[Third Floor]

5-3 today

Tomorrow:
Gtown
Nova
UNC
Uconn
Texas
Memphis
-- hoping for bradley
-- hoping for Northwestern State

[RJ2kWJ]

How are some of you all going 6-1 or 5-2? That adds up to 7. :lol

Im 7-1 today... Tomorrows picks...

Pitt
Memphis
UConn
GMU
WVU
Texas
OSU
Nova

[HolyCow]

Well, I have lost 6 sweet 16 teams. Ouch.

Went 5-3 today.

A&M almost made me look smart today.

[justinandimcool]

I just wanna see some upsets. Bucknell, Northwestern State, Bradley, George Mason. Don't really care about my bracket anymore, though I wouldn't complain if I did well. I'm 3rd place in the Yahoo pool and 2nd in ESPN.

[ExistenceNow]

How are some of you all going 6-1 or 5-2? That adds up to 7. :lol

Im 7-1 today... Tomorrows picks...

Pitt
Memphis
UConn
GMU
WVU
Texas
OSU
Nova

yea... I forgot about the early Duke game so I said 6-1. I re-posted my total as 7-1 though.

[ExistenceNow]

How are some of you all going 6-1 or 5-2? That adds up to 7. :lol

Im 7-1 today... Tomorrows picks...

Pitt
Memphis
UConn
GMU
WVU
Texas
OSU
Nova

are you in the 1st or 2nd Ants pool?

[justinandimcool]

good job for still getting 1st place in Yahoo :)

Pitt's gotta lose tomorrow, or I'm not gonna catch up to you.

[ExistenceNow]

good job for still getting 1st place in Yahoo :)

Pitt's gotta lose tomorrow, or I'm not gonna catch up to you.

:rolleyes Thanx.

I'm not as worried about the Pitt game now that Kansas has lost... I'm more worried about picking Gonzaga to beat UCLA next round.

Also, I was pretty sure that OSU would take down Florida, but Florida's been really solid in the tourney.

[ExistenceNow]

I just watched The Aristocrats. meh. Kevin Pollack impersonating Christopher Walken made it worth the $4 though.

I'm debating watching either Hustle and Flow or Two for the Money.

I'll check you guys tommorow for 8 very interesting games.

Good Night and Good Luck (pun intended... sorry.)

[DMBfan41]

5-2 today.


correction, 5-3. Forgot one

[ExistenceNow]

Thank you Bradley for completely fucking my bracket. Also, thank you Pitt for playing worse that the Pitt women.

[haildmb]

yeah Bradley! my loss of Kansas doesn't hurt so much now that they took care of Pitt too

[ousooner]

yeah Bradley! my loss of Kansas doesn't hurt so much now that they took care of Pitt too
:thumbsup Yep, that evened things out for the most part. I think most people had either Kansas or Pitt in the Final Four.

[haildmb]

yeah george mason!! bye bye carolina!

[HolyCow]

Unbelieable. UNC gone.

UK has a chance to knock off UCONN. This tourney is bananas.

[chiznaz]

that was an awesome game, and everyone was talking about how GMU was in and Hofstra was out.

[DMBfan41]

Kansas and UNC.

And thus, two of my final four picks are gone, ohh man i suck

[HolyCow]

Charlie, didn't have a chance to say it last night, but congrats on a great season. Tough loss last night, but A&M is going to become a solid program in a few years.

[DMBfan41]

i love the yahoo scenario generator. The only way that I will win the ants tournament on there is this.

Duke wins the Atlanta region
UCLA or Bradley wins the Oakland region
Washington, George Mason, or Wichita St. wins the Washington region
Villanova wins the Minneapolis region

Duke and Villanova meet in the championship, and Duke wins.

So, I need UConn, Memphis, and Gonzaga to lose.

[seekupig]

this UConn game is the only time i can ever remember pulling for the #1 seed not to be upset. :lol

[DMBfan41]

forget UConn, I don't care if I have them winning, go Kentucky!

[DMBfan41]

and don't look now, Northwestern St. has pulled to 10 behind WVU

[HolyCow]

I don't think i can win the Ants, but I can finish second.

And actually my odds of it happening are decent.

[chiznaz]

Charlie, didn't have a chance to say it last night, but congrats on a great season. Tough loss last night, but A&M is going to become a solid program in a few years.

thanks man. I'm defintely looking forward to next season. A&M is spending A LOT of money to keep Gillispie around. We have a solid class of freshmen coming in, and some redshirt freshmen who will help out as well. We only lose one starter:D

Oklahoma is going to be real good as well. They have a talented kid coming in from Nacogdoches who will be real good for your team:thumbsup Best of luck next year:)



edit: okay I just took another look at your class. Yall have some really nice talent coming in, with that kid from Nacogdoches being the iceing on the cake. You have a lot to look forward to with this class.

[HolyCow]

thanks man. I'm defintely looking forward to next season. A&M is spending A LOT of money to keep Gillispie around. We have a solid class of freshmen coming in, and some redshirt freshmen who will help out as well. We only lose one starter:D

Oklahoma is going to be real good as well. They have a talented kid coming in from Nacogdoches who will be real good for your team:thumbsup Best of luck next year:)



edit: okay I just took another look at your class. Yall have some really nice talent coming in, with that kid from Nacogdoches being the iceing on the cake. You have a lot to look forward to with this class.

yeah, it is supposed to be like the #2 or #3 class in the country. :thumbsup

[RJ2kWJ]

Soooooo glad I picked GMU... Pitt messed me up cuz I had them in the elite 8 but oh well... Done excellent other than that.

Jelly put up a hell of a battle. :thumbsup

[chiznaz]

yeah, it is supposed to be like the #2 or #3 class in the country. :thumbsup

The kid TOny Crocker played ball in San Antonio. He was really good. Led his school to city champs. My roomate played against him a couple of times, as well in the city all star game. He said the kid is a big time player.

[unccrombie]

do they teach basketball in carolina...just wondering...like basics...someone...?

[RJ2kWJ]

do they teach basketball in carolina...just wondering...like basics...someone...?

They do in some parts of the state.... Like Durham :D

[unccrombie]

They do in some parts of the state.... Like Durham :D
ill agree with ya on that one. oye. freshmen. im really going to miss noel. anywho, i sadly have to root for you bastards to make it to the final, and lose. god i hate it :lol

[RJ2kWJ]

ill agree with ya on that one. oye. freshmen. im really going to miss noel. anywho, i sadly have to root for you bastards to make it to the final, and lose. god i hate it :lol

Awww come on you can do it. :lol

Yea Noel is real fun to watch... Amazing player. You all will be bonkers next year though so dont worry about it. :D

[HolyCow]

Embarassment.


8/16 on Sweet Sixteen teams. What started out as my best bracket ever has turned into my worst.

[baloneybandit21]

10/16 on the 16 teams, but looks good in my pool so far

[RJ2kWJ]

I would just like to say that that was a HELL of a first weekend for this tourney. Easily the best one Ive seen in the past 10 years. Its so open its ridiculous. The past 4 days just proved why this is the greatest postseason of a sport in this country. :multi

[Bob Dylan]

Well here is how I feel about UNC.

Right now I am still in love with this basketball team and I am heartbroken.


I am so happy they would have gotten this far and this was a wild year for the young Heels. All the pressure in the world is on Dook to get it done this year, because we all now they have a ton of Sr. and McRoberts is going pro.

[DMBfan41]

10/16 on my sweet sixteen picks.

Unfortunately, UNC and Kansas are out, so there goes two of my final four. I'm just gonna keep hoping for that Duke-Villanova final

[gbs3769]

8/16 Sweet 16 teams. My Final Four is all still in it.

Go Big East!

- Primo

[ExistenceNow]

12/16 Sweet 16 teams. 3/4 Final Four still in it.

[HolyCow]

12/16 Sweet 16 teams. 3/4 Final Four still in it.

You are rocking some serious balls. Which teams did you lose?

[DMBfan41]

9/16, my bad, trying to give myself more credit then i should, ha ha

[ExistenceNow]

You are rocking some serious balls. Which teams did you lose?

Ohio St., UNC, Pittsburgh, and Tennesse.

Pitt I had in the Final Four, OSU and UNC I had in the Elite 8. I took a hurt today but luckily so did everyone else.

edit: aparently you and I have very similar plights at this point. I was doing that situation simulator on Yahoo and if the rest of my picks pan out (yea right!), I will stay in 1st and you will move all the way up to 4th.

[SteelerMan]

I can't believe UNC lost, although considering my expectations coming into the season, I'd have to say this season was still a huge success. It's disappointing that it had to end at the hands of George freakin' Mason though. One thing I will remember from that game was David Noel running the length of the floor to block that layup attempt in the final minute. I think that play was a great representation of how Noel played at UNC, and it was a great way to go out. I'll also remember Bobby Frasor hitting that three to bring it close. I'm not sure he's a great point guard, but he is definitely clutch.

Guess I'll have to wait for next season. I've pretty much given up on my picks, so I guess I'm pulling for LSU (my local team).

[RJ2kWJ]

Well here is how I feel about UNC.

Right now I am still in love with this basketball team and I am heartbroken.


I am so happy they would have gotten this far and this was a wild year for the young Heels. All the pressure in the world is on Dook to get it done this year, because we all now they have a ton of Sr. and McRoberts is going pro.

Not happening anymore than Hansbrough going pro. Which isn't happening. Both had the out of H.S. hype. I think Josh will stay one more year unless we win the natty. Then he will peace.

[unccrombie]

Not happening anymore than Hansbrough going pro. Which isn't happening. Both had the out of H.S. hype. I think Josh will stay one more year unless we win the natty. Then he will peace.
i think people built him up too much. i'm really interested to see if he can pull tyler numbers once the alien leaves

[SteelerMan]

Wow... I'm 32nd in the Yahoo picks at the moment, but there's actually a scenario in which I can still win. The scenario could actually happen. Probably the biggest stretch will be Gonzaga making the Final Four.

[RJ2kWJ]

i think people built him up too much. i'm really interested to see if he can pull tyler numbers once the alien leaves

haha the alien. I just call him the missing link somewhere in the evolutionary chain.

[unccrombie]

haha the alien. I just call him the missing link somewhere in the evolutionary chain.
also a good conclusion, useful nevertheless

[SteelerMan]

Interesting... I used to call Battier "Alien" due to those strange ridges on the top of his head. He's a good guy though.

[gbs3769]

Well, Charlie Villanueva was an alien.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=bayless/060320&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1

After that amazing four day weekend of college basketball, only Douchebagimus Maximus himself, Mr. Skip Bayless, could find something to write a negative article about. It's basically about how Adam Morrison won't be that good in the pro's. Maybe not, but why write that article NOW? Just another example of why Bayless needs to be fired. Anyone up for starting a webpage?

Edit: Nevermind... there already is one! http://fireskipbayless.blogspot.com/

[unccrombie]

Well, Charlie Villanueva was an alien.

- Primo
and boone is a fag

[clayj41]

Well I haven't posted since Friday, and I just like to say....


FUCK GEORGE MASON!!!

[gbs3769]

and boone is a fag
I wouldn't say he's a fag as much as he looks like Alicia Keys.

- Primo

[RJ2kWJ]

Well I haven't posted since Friday, and I just like to say....


FUCK GEORGE MASON!!!

Im probably one of the few that picked this game... I went to the CAA tourney and that team was so amped. They just wanted that game more. A LOT more.

[rconverse]

RIP:
My Bracket

Two final four teams out and one that was in the NC game (Thanks Carolina! Just another reason to hate you bastards!). Oh well, my team is still alive and that is what really counts.

[rconverse]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=bayless/060320&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1

After that amazing four day weekend of college basketball, only Douchebagimus Maximus himself, Mr. Skip Bayless, could find something to write a negative article about. It's basically about how Adam Morrison won't be that good in the pro's. Maybe not, but why write that article NOW? Just another example of why Bayless needs to be fired. Anyone up for starting a webpage?

Edit: Nevermind... there already is one! http://fireskipbayless.blogspot.com/

I hate it when he guest hosts the Rome show. Not too long ago I was on my way home from work and threw on some AM radio. The Rome show was just coming on tape delay. I was pretty happy because I hadn't been able to catch Rome in a while. Then Douchey McDouche's voice comes on. All I could think was "I hate that cumdumpster".

[Third Floor]

Well I haven't posted since Friday, and I just like to say....


FUCK GEORGE MASON!!!

what's so bad about george mason?
wake beat them

[clayj41]

what's so bad about george mason?
wake beat them

:lol Oh well......how's everyone doing in the private ESPN pool? I'm tied for 5th. Don't think I'm gonna win it like last year.

[RJ2kWJ]

Well, Charlie Villanueva was an alien.

- Primo

I like your coaches words :thumbsup

"What Mike has done is certainly in the same category as what John Wooden did," Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said. "It's an awfully, awfully impressive thing in today's world."

Awesome article...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/ncaatourney06/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=2378395

[41ravens]

well, i'm not looking too bad. i still have 6 of my elite 8 around and all of my final 4. that's not too shabby considering what's gone on in this tourney. i need lsu to beat duke, which probably won't happen. duke just looks too damn good right now. i also need florida to beat a scary georgetown team. but you never know in this crazy ass tournament.

[SteelerMan]

"What Mike has done is certainly in the same category as what John Wooden did," Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said.

No it's not. It's impressive, but it doesn't even approach Wooden's accomplishments.

[RJ2kWJ]

No it's not. It's impressive, but it doesn't even approach Wooden's accomplishments.

I think he means relatively speaking. Wooden didnt have to deal with players leaving early for the NBA and all the mess that revolves around that.

Kind of like you can say Bill Gates has accomplished what John D Rockefeller accomplished... even though he really hasnt becuase Gates is nowhere close to as wealthy as John was.

[unccrombie]

roy and tyler get coach and freshman of the year

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2378822

[gbs3769]

Coach of the Year should have gone to Mike Brey of Notre Dame.

- Primo

[unccrombie]

Coach of the Year should have gone to Mike Brey of Notre Dame.

- Primo
maybe if COY was given out on the basis of how to lose close games

[gbs3769]

The simple fact that his players didn't give up shows me that he had to coach them very well. For them not to be deflated after losing a few close games and to continue to play with heart and try and win every game is something that you don't see every year.

- Primo

[SteelerMan]

The simple fact that his players didn't give up shows me that he had to coach them very well. For them not to be deflated after losing a few close games and to continue to play with heart and try and win every game is something that you don't see every year.

Yeah, that's nice... but it doesn't mean he deserves to be Coach of the Year.

[unccrombie]

Yeah, that's nice... but it doesn't mean he deserves to be Coach of the Year.
agreed. that extra step to correct the mistakes they were making at the end of games would have

[RJ2kWJ]

Anyone seen this?

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/alltime/bracket

The All Time Greatest NCAA tourney.

"What would happen if John Wooden’s UCLA teams played Magic Johnson’s Michigan State Spartans? Or if Bill Russell’s San Francisco Dons met Michael Jordan and James Worthy’s Tar Heels on the hardwood? On Wednesday March 29 at 8 p.m. ET ESPN Classic will team with ESPN.com SportsNation for ESPN Classic’s All-Time Greatest College Basketball Tournament presented by Radio Shack – a live multi-media event allowing you to ponder such dream match-ups and vote in real-time to determine the greatest college basketball team ever."

[clayj41]

roy and tyler get coach and freshman of the year

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2378822

:thumbsup Deservedly so.

[clayj41]

Anyone seen this?

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/alltime/bracket

The All Time Greatest NCAA tourney.

"What would happen if John Wooden’s UCLA teams played Magic Johnson’s Michigan State Spartans? Or if Bill Russell’s San Francisco Dons met Michael Jordan and James Worthy’s Tar Heels on the hardwood? On Wednesday March 29 at 8 p.m. ET ESPN Classic will team with ESPN.com SportsNation for ESPN Classic’s All-Time Greatest College Basketball Tournament presented by Radio Shack – a live multi-media event allowing you to ponder such dream match-ups and vote in real-time to determine the greatest college basketball team ever."

I remember seeing a commercial for it over the weekend. I like how all but one matchup in the West region has a UCLA team in it!:lol My favorite matchup is last year's UNC team agains the '87 Hoosiers team.

[seekupig]

The simple fact that his players didn't give up shows me that he had to coach them very well. For them not to be deflated after losing a few close games and to continue to play with heart and try and win every game is something that you don't see every year.

- Primo

he did a good job not losing his team, but he's no coach of the year. if he was, he wouldn't have found him self in the position of building them up loss after loss. i'd give him Motivator Of The Year if that was an award. you shouldn't be rewarded for losing though.

[haildmb]

No it's not. It's impressive, but it doesn't even approach Wooden's accomplishments.


Don't hate. It's a different world, and what Duke has done is absolutely as impressive.

I think the sweet 16 in 9 straight years is wonderful and everything, but I still think Duke going to 7 of 9 final fours, from 86-94, is even more astounding.

[RJ2kWJ]

Does everyone agree that Duke and Nova are the #1s with the hardest road to the final 4???

I swear UConn and Memphis have fuckin cake walks.

[clayj41]

Does everyone agree that Duke and Nova are the #1s with the hardest road to the final 4???

I swear UConn and Memphis have fuckin cake walks.

It appears that way, but the way this tournament has shaped up who knows! UCLA will be tough if they play Memphis......Nova definitely has it the worst.

[seekupig]

Does everyone agree that Duke and Nova are the #1s with the hardest road to the final 4???

I swear UConn and Memphis have fuckin cake walks.

it's that way now because of the upsets. it definately didn't look that way on selection sunday. handle your business and advance. you can't do anything about who other #1's are playing due to upsets in their respective brackets.

[ousooner]

I'm really excited about the UCLA-Gonzaga game tomorrow. What are your thoughts on this game?

[clayj41]

I'm really excited about the UCLA-Gonzaga game tomorrow. What are your thoughts on this game?

I'm really excited for it as well. If you'd of asked a week ago, I would've told you I expected UCLA to spank the Zags. Now, I'm not sure......apparently Gonzaga has a team besides just Morrison. Then again, that was against IU and they're no UCLA.:shrug

[ousooner]

I'm really excited for it as well. If you'd of asked a week ago, I would've told you I expected UCLA to spank the Zags. Now, I'm not sure......apparently Gonzaga has a team besides just Morrison. Then again, that was against IU and they're no UCLA.:shrug
I just hope we get it here. Does anyone know of a site that shows the regional breakdown for the games tomorrow night?

[seekupig]

I just hope we get it here. Does anyone know of a site that shows the regional breakdown for the games tomorrow night?

i checked here for you, but they don't seem to have specific games on their site. maybe you'll have more luck, i didn't look too hard.

http://www.kotv.com/main/home/progsched.asp

[ousooner]

i checked here for you, but they don't seem to have specific games on their site. maybe you'll have more luck, i didn't look too hard.

http://www.kotv.com/main/home/progsched.asp
Yeah, I looked their and another site, but it just said NCAA tournament with no specific games listed. Thanks though.

[ousooner]

Damn, we're not going to get it. We'll get the texas-West Virginia game.

http://www.sportsline.com/cbssports/schedules/page/collegebasketball

3/23 7:10 p.m. NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALS (Regional; HDTV) -- Duke vs LSU (Dick Enberg/Jay Bilas/Bob Wenzel) Atlanta, Ga.

7:27 p.m. NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALS (Regional; HDTV) -- Memphis vs. Bradley (Gus Johnson/Len Elmore/Tracy Wolfson), Oakland, Calif.

9:40 p.m. NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALS (Regional; HDTV) -- Texas vs. West Virginia Atlanta, Ga.

9:57 p.m. NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALS (Regional; HDTV) -- UCLA vs. Gonzaga, Oakland, Calif.

Edit: I guess I can watch it online.

[clayj41]

Damn, we're not going to get it. We'll get the texas-West Virginia game.

http://www.sportsline.com/cbssports/schedules/page/collegebasketball

I'm sure that's what they'll show here as well. Oh well, I enjoy watching WVU play.

[clayj41]

So apparently Morrison has the flu.......that's news to me, I think he was fine last weekend.

[clayj41]

So apparently Morrison has the flu.......that's news to me, I think he was fine last weekend.

....I heard this on Sportscenter. Also did anyone see Felton's numbers tonight for the Bobcats? 30 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals.....but they lost by a last second shot by LeBron.

[HolyCow]

So apparently Morrison has the flu.......that's news to me, I think he was fine last weekend.

Excuses. He didn't play well against big time defenders and now people make up reasons for him.

Didn't really affect Jordan that much did it?

[RJ2kWJ]

Excuses. He didn't play well against big time defenders and now people make up reasons for him.

Didn't really affect Jordan that much did it?

Nodda chance. I agree.

I hope so much that Duke meets the Zags in the final 4 so JJ and crew can absolutely fuckin embarass that squad like they did GW. I had to deal with so many of my friends that attend GW during the regular season.

"GW would absolutely destroy Duke" .... Please.

[jermtheworm]

Interesting, K-State signs Bob Huggins to 5 yr deal. Obviously not concerned with his DUI issues.

[gbs3769]

I wouldn't be. Bob Huggins is a good coach. I'm just disappointed that he didn't land somewhere out east.

- Primo

[UNLTrpt]

Academic Standards be damned at Kansas St.!

[jermtheworm]

[quote=gbs3769]I wouldn't be. Bob Huggins is a good coach.


I agree, I think he's a great coach. It could be a great hire for them, certainly gives the Big 12 another "big name" coach in the conference. I'm just surprised that he got another high profile D-1 job so soon (granted k-state doesn't have the b-ball tradition) but it's not po-dunk state either.

[SteelerMan]

I hope LSU pulls it off tonight, and not just because I hate Duke. They've been doing a series of specials on the team on the local news lately, and I really like the guys. One of the specials was a contrast between how loose and laid back LSU's team is and how uptight and nearly militaristic Duke has been during practices and meetings this week. It was good stuff.

Here's to Glen Davis falling on top of J.J. Redick! :D

[HolyCow]

Glen Davis is a cool cat. He is slick in his interviews.

[gbs3769]

I agree, I think he's a great coach. It could be a great hire for them, certainly gives the Big 12 another "big name" coach in the conference. I'm just surprised that he got another high profile D-1 job so soon (granted k-state doesn't have the b-ball tradition) but it's not po-dunk state either.
I'm really not surprised at all. Any D-1 team that wants to improve it's program by putting a quality coach on the bench would be crazy not to hire him.

- Primo

[HolyCow]

I'm really not surprised at all. Any D-1 team that wants to improve it's program by putting a quality coach on the bench would be crazy not to hire him.

- Primo

:thumbsup

Bob Huggins and Bob Knight in the same conference. If Eddie Sutton comes back we are going to have 3 legendary coaches in the Big XII.

[RJ2kWJ]

I hope LSU pulls it off tonight, and not just because I hate Duke. They've been doing a series of specials on the team on the local news lately, and I really like the guys. One of the specials was a contrast between how loose and laid back LSU's team is and how uptight and nearly militaristic Duke has been during practices and meetings this week. It was good stuff.

Here's to Glen Davis falling on top of J.J. Redick! :D

He may be "Big Baby" Davis... and he may be 310 pounds... but we shall see how he does up against one of the top big men in the nation. Awesome article on ESPN about how amped the Landlord is to go up against someone so physical. He said its the matchups he loves most.

Gonna be a good game. LSU is a very good team.

[SteelerMan]

As much as I like him and want him to win, I think Davis is overrated. I have a feeling Krizooski will instruct Shelden to try to get him in foul trouble early on, and I think it'll work. I expect Duke to try to work it inside in the first several minutes to try to get Davis sent to the bench.

[HolyCow]

I've got Duke, Texas, UCLA and Memphis winning tonight?

Anyone have any different?

[RJ2kWJ]

As much as I like him and want him to win, I think Davis is overrated. I have a feeling Krizooski will instruct Shelden to try to get him in foul trouble early on, and I think it'll work. I expect Duke to try to work it inside in the first several minutes to try to get Davis sent to the bench.

I agree but also dont forget about McRoberts doing a lot of that dirty work too. :)

[SteelerMan]

Tonight... Bradley WILL beat Memphis.

[RJ2kWJ]

Tonight... Bradley WILL beat Memphis.

Even though I have Mamphis losing to UCLA in the elite 8... I really hope that happens. I think it'd be awesome. :thumbsup

[rconverse]

As much as I like him and want him to win, I think Davis is overrated. I have a feeling Krizooski will instruct Shelden to try to get him in foul trouble early on, and I think it'll work. I expect Duke to try to work it inside in the first several minutes to try to get Davis sent to the bench.

I think the strategy will be to try to run the court and tire him out more than let him set up inside.

Only two hours 'til tip-off!! :multi

[RJ2kWJ]

Its not Krizooski. Its Shichefski thank you very much. :lol

[clayj41]

I've got Duke, Texas, UCLA and Memphis winning tonight?

Anyone have any different?

Picking all the higher seeds, eh? I pick West Virginia over Texas even though I have Texas in the Final Four.

[ousooner]

Is anyone else already tired of hearing Dick Enberg say "Big Baby"? We get it, it's his nickname.

[paris72]

L S U


Duck Fuke

[ousooner]

Duck Fuke
I don't get it.

[HolyCow]

Impressive how good Duke is even when JJ doesn't play well.

[HolyCow]

Also, all this talk about Big Baby...Shelden Williams is clearly a better player.

[ExistenceNow]

Impressive how good Duke is even when JJ doesn't play well.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Someone in here posted some stats a while back about how poorly teams do in the tourney when their leading scorer scores 30%+ of the teams points. Perhaps that stat wasn't as meaningless as I first thought considering Redick hasn't scored much in the last two games and Duke has advanced.

[ExistenceNow]

Also, all this talk about Big Baby...Shelden Williams is clearly a better player.

yet another thing I was also thinking.

[ExistenceNow]

I'm somewhat worried about the Texas WVU game, but I think Texas will step up. Though I have Duke beating LSU in my bracket, I was pretty much 50/50 in my confidence in that pick. Looks like this Duke game is going to come down to the end.

[ousooner]

Come on Duke! I can't have my national champion go down.

[ExistenceNow]

Sorry for the 4th straight post, but I just saw another reason why I like NCAA better than NBA; that Duke player running over to the sideline to help that LSU dude up out of the photographers laps. At this level, players still have a faint idea of what sportsmanship is.

[HolyCow]

Come on Duke! I can't have my national champion go down.

:thumbsup Same here.

People may not like Greg Paulus, but he is a pretty classy player.

[ExistenceNow]

damnit Duke. quit fucking around.

and when I screamed don't foul, i didn't mean give LSU a free lane to the basket.

good move, take a little white dude to the hole against the huge LSU team. brilliant.

this will officially destroy my bracket and allow me to freely cheer for Texas without any reason not to.

[HolyCow]

man, this game has gone fast it seems. Kinda just slipped by. I think it is Dick Enberg's boring voice. He never gets excited.

[ousooner]

Nice blockout "Landlord"

[ExistenceNow]

I was praising Williams but that was a fucking pathetic block out.

then there's another one. REBOUND MUCH?????????????

[HolyCow]

Gosh, Duke just doesn't care. Step up and get a freakin' rebound. There is no urgency in that team. Weak sauce. I am embarassed that I was duped into picking them to be a National Champion.

[chiznaz]

I'm somewhat worried about the Texas WVU game, but I think Texas will step up. Though I have Duke beating LSU in my bracket, I was pretty much 50/50 in my confidence in that pick. Looks like this Duke game is going to come down to the end.


wow I just got back from my intramural game and just turned on the Duke-LSU game. This is awesome.

I think UT is going to win and the LSU-UT matchup is going to be one hell of a game.

[ExistenceNow]

ballgame.

[HolyCow]

Hey Texas, say hello to the Final Four.

[ousooner]

Damn, so what's the over under on how many times we'll here "Big Baby" the next couple of days?

[ExistenceNow]

wow I just got back from my intramural game and just turned on the Duke-LSU game. This is awesome.

I think UT is going to win and the LSU-UT matchup is going to be one hell of a game.

no doubt. This kills my bracket officially, but opens up a lane for Texas in that they won't have the mental handicap of playing, in the elite 8, a team that raped them by 30 earlier in the year. I think Texas can take LSU, assuming they get by WVU.