Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

[seekupig]

^ I'm excited for you man, really jealous. As you can see I'm on your side :)


Unless of course they run into the Trojans ;)

or the Jayhawks.... :D ;)

[justinandimcool]

I'm waking up early just to watch that game. Should be a nice late-round NCAA tourney preview.

[seekupig]

I'm waking up early just to watch that game. Should be a nice late-round NCAA tourney preview.

i don't miss the days of having to set my alarm to watch great games.... :lol

if you miss that one, you could possibly see a replay of it next weekend.

[justinandimcool]

lolz, when did you ever have to do that on the east coast?

And you're probably right. Unless of course the man in my avatar beats em both ;)

[justinandimcool]

And in other news, is Appalachian State completely fucked for their at-large bid? Lost they're conference semi game, but they've had some nice wins over Virginia and Vandy, nothing much else going against em except a couple conference losses. I hope they make it, I haven't even gotten to watch them play :lol

[seekupig]

lolz, when did you ever have to do that on the east coast?

And you're probably right. Unless of course the man in my avatar beats em both ;)

i lived in the seattle/tacoma area when i was younger..... :thumbsup nothing like watching the early NFL games at the breakfast buffet.....:lol

[justinandimcool]

i lived in the seattle/tacoma area when i was younger..... :thumbsup nothing like watching the early NFL games at the breakfast buffet.....:lol

lolz. Well I'd rather watch em in the morning since I've got nothing else to do. I'd also be failing my high school classes. The games down here and at 8:30 at the latest, leaving enough time for me to do homework/study/have a social life etc. My friends understand that they aren't #1 priority this time of year. Hell my parents do too :lol

[clayj41]

Texas-Kansas game getting ready to start...I'm pumped!

[unccrombie]

ugh i hate not being able to watch hoops all day. im jealous ya'll

[clayj41]

ugh i hate not being able to watch hoops all day. im jealous ya'll

You at work or something?

Durant is looking nasty early!

[clayj41]

First 13 minutes of the game:

Kevin Durant: 20 points

Kansas: 22 points

[UNC41]

Durant is absolutely disgusting.

[clayj41]

Durant is absolutely disgusting.

:thumbsup I can't remember anyone in recent memory who has had such a complete game.

[UNC41]

:thumbsup I can't remember anyone in recent memory who has had such a complete game.

There isn't anything close to a weakness in Durant's game. The look to Augustin for the three and then drop to Hill for the layup showed his great passing ability despite being by far the best scorer in the nation.

Kansas isn't playing bad basketball right now. Texas is just simply lights out. This half is eerily similar to the first half of UNC/Ohio St.

[clayj41]

There isn't anything close to a weakness in Durant's game. The look to Augustin for the three and then drop to Hill for the layup showed his great passing ability despite being by far the best scorer in the nation.

Kansas isn't playing bad basketball right now. Texas is just simply lights out. This half is eerily similar to the first half of UNC/Ohio St.

:thumbsup Yeah, in Kansas' defense they would be beating most any other team in the country right now playing the way they're playing, and even Texas on most days. They just can't do anything wrong right now.

[UNC41]

Wisconsin is down against Michigan St. again at half, although that's a huge yawn to the show Texas is putting on right now.

I'm unsure if Bob would have liked to see Seth Davis pick Xavier as a bracket buster. On one hand, he picked Xavier. On the other hand, Seth Davis says a lot of stupid shit.

[justinandimcool]

WOW. I still think Kansas is the superior team, as far as defense and running the offense goes. But when Durant and company are shooting like that there's just no way to stop it. Unbelievable.

And Michigan State leading at Wisconsin. They've missed a lot of easy looks too and should be up by at least 10. We'll see.

Off to watch the second halfs...enjoy yall.

[clayj41]

I'm unsure if Bob would have liked to see Seth Davis pick Xavier as a bracket buster. On one hand, he picked Xavier. On the other hand, Seth Davis says a lot of stupid shit.

:lol :lol :lol

[clayj41]

Wow, Kansas has come out pissed off in the second half.:lol

[UNC41]

Wow, Kansas has come out pissed off in the second half.:lol

Ya. They look goooooood.

[bothedmbfan]

UCLA will win it all............and Amy Jo Johnson will win an Oscar in the next 5 years.

That's not sarcasm either, on either count.

[UNC41]

Kansas has scored 22 points in the first five minutes of the second half. Michigan St. and Wisconsin have combined for 5 points in the first five minutes of the second half.

[bothedmbfan]

Damn, just damn.

[UNC41]

UCLA will win it all............and Amy Jo Johnson will win an Oscar in the next 5 years.

That's not sarcasm either, on either count.

They may, but I could see them derailed by a team with two bigs that could pound them away inside.

[clayj41]

Kansas has scored 22 points in the first five minutes of the second half. Michigan St. and Wisconsin have combined for 5 points in the first five minutes of the second half.

That's Big Ten basketball for you...

[UNC41]

That's Big Ten basketball for you...

I'm not watching the game, but I'd be willing to bet Kansas is playing defense on par with both of those teams right now.

[bothedmbfan]

They may, but I could see them derailed by a team with two bigs that could pound them away inside.

Yeah, I am worried about that happening, but weirder shit has happened.

[clayj41]

Oh shit! Durant is down...ew, that's a pretty wicked turn of the ankle right there.

[bothedmbfan]

The Durant? or just someone else named Durant?

[clayj41]

I'm not watching the game, but I'd be willing to bet Kansas is playing defense on par with both of those teams right now.

Yeah, they've really shut down Texas in the second half while not allowing their offense to struggle by doing so.

[clayj41]

The Durant? or just someone else named Durant?

THE Durant! He walked off the court, but he headed for the locker room.

[UNC41]

Oh shit! Durant is down...ew, that's a pretty wicked turn of the ankle right there.

I hope he comes back.

[bothedmbfan]

Texas= Done.

[UNC41]

Yeah, they've really shut down Texas in the second half while not allowing their offense to struggle by doing so.

I look at Kansas right now and see everything North Carolina could be if they played with heart and focused on defense all of the time. It's impressive, yet depressing at the same time. They're the best team in the nation right now.

[clayj41]

I look at Kansas right now and see everything North Carolina could be if they played with heart and focused on defense all of the time. It's impressive, yet depressing at the same time. They're the best team in the nation right now.

I totally agree with you, and find it depressing more than anything. A team as talented as UNC should be playing a lot better this time of year, but they're just not into it. I'm interested to see how the ACC tournament goes.

I also think Kansas is the best team in the country right now...

Edit: There's Durant!

[bothedmbfan]

I think the Heels might get upset early in the NCAA Tourney.

[clayj41]

I think the Heels might get upset early in the NCAA Tourney.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least. They should have no problem in the first round, but depending on their seed they could play a very difficult 2nd round team.

[UNC41]

I think the Heels might get upset early in the NCAA Tourney.

If Roy doesn't light a fire under their ass ASAP you could be right.

[SoRight24]

If Roy doesn't light a fire under their ass ASAP you could be right.

Agreed, I love Roy, but his coaching job this year has left a lot to be desired.

We better beat Duke by 20 tommorow! I know we won't.

[UNC41]

Agreed, I love Roy, but his coaching job this year has left a lot to be desired.

We better beat Duke by 20 tommorow! I know we won't.

What'd IC Premium say about Ty not starting on Wednesday? I had heard the class stuff that the guy posted on here, but I also heard that was incorrect.

[clayj41]

Wow, that was a huge shot! Texas still has a shot here...as slim as it may be.

[UNC41]

At least Texas made it exciting. I would have loved to see Durant at full strength during the second half, but still a damn good win for Kansas.

[clayj41]

At least Texas made it exciting. I would have loved to see Durant at full strength during the second half, but still a damn good win for Kansas.

:thumbsup This Wisconsin game is pretty exciting right now too!

[justinandimcool]

Awesome game in Kansas. That has to seal em as a #1 in the NCAA tourney.

And what a shot by Taylor. Spartan fans should be a little nervous about where they're at right now. And a good win for Wisconsin (okay, I saw like 7 minutes of the game, fuckin TX/KU :lol)

[UNC41]

Huge shot for Taylor. Nice win for Wisconsin.

Meanwhile, UCLA is struggling early on.

[clayj41]

9-0 run to start the game by Washington against UCLA.

[justinandimcool]

Well that's no surprise. Overrated. ;)

[clayj41]

Awesome game in Kansas. That has to seal em as a #1 in the NCAA tourney.

:thumbsup The Big 12 tournament will be a big test for them though. I think they along with UCLA (pending today's game) are the top 2 #1's right now. Ohio St. or Wisconsin will also get one of the seeds, depending on the Big Ten tournament.

[clayj41]

Oh and Justin, I was looking at your avatar. I think A&M is everyone's horse right now.:lol

[thestand]

C'mon Washington. This would be fantastic.

[justinandimcool]

Hah, USC's my real horse. But as an objective fan, it's gonna be a lotta fun seeing how far Acie can take em.

[SoRight24]

What'd IC Premium say about Ty not starting on Wednesday? I had heard the class stuff that the guy posted on here, but I also heard that was incorrect.

There wasn't too much on there about. Most of them were just as confused as everybody else.

It was just a weird situation.

I still think QT should be our backup PG. Frasor just ISNT getting it done! :BANG :BANG

[bubba40]

GU wraps up the Big East regular season title. We'll play next Thursday at noon in NYC. I really want to play those thugs from Syracuse again.

[thestand]

Oregon's gonna take it all the way. Srsly.

[clayj41]

GU wraps up the Big East regular season title. We'll play next Thursday at noon in NYC. I really want to play those thugs from Syracuse again.

Thugs...:lol

[UNC41]

There wasn't too much on there about. Most of them were just as confused as everybody else.

It was just a weird situation.

I still think QT should be our backup PG. Frasor just ISNT getting it done! :BANG :BANG

TY needs to play at least 32 minutes. I think Q or Frasor would be suitable for the rest and I waver back and forth who I like more.

[SoRight24]

TY needs to play at least 32 minutes. I think Q or Frasor would be suitable for the rest and I waver back and forth who I like more.

Exactly, but Roy is so worried about getting everybody minutes, it messes up the flow.

I know players get tired, but some of those times, I think he just takes them out to get Frasor and the others into the game.

It pisses me off to no end!

[justinandimcool]

This VMI/Winthrop game is pretty good. VMI lives and dies by the 3.

[justinandimcool]

And as much as I hate UCLA, I really want to end all Washington's hopes for a bid.

[kydmb99]

A & M better enjoy it while it lasts.

Because we all know Billy Gillipsie will be strolling the sidelines of Rupp Arena next year, taking Kentucky back to where it should be.

:evil

[UNC41]

Al Thorton put up 45 today. Wow.

[bubba40]

Thugs...:lol

Yeah it's not like Paul Harris sold illegal drugs in high school or anything.

And Eric Devendorf is such a stand-up individual.

[SoRight24]

Al Thornton of Florida State had 45 points today.

DAMN.

[kydmb99]

Kansas joins the 1900 club.

[UNC41]

Yeah it's not like Paul Harris sold illegal drugs in high school or anything.

And Eric Devendorf is such a stand-up individual.

Who sells legal drugs?

[SoRight24]

Kansas joins the 1900 club.

Been there.....done that. ;)

[kydmb99]

Been there.....done that. ;)

Well, if Tubby stays you'll be taking over that #1 spot soon.

(Keyword : IF) :cool

[SoRight24]

Well, if Tubby stays you'll be taking over that #1 spot soon.

(Keyword : IF) :cool

:lol :lol

This is true.

[bubba40]

Who sells legal drugs?

:ugh

Pharmacists.

[UNC41]

:ugh

Pharmacists.

Exactly.

[bubba40]

Exactly.

:ugh Where in the hell are you going with this?

[UNC41]

:ugh Where in the hell are you going with this?

I found it hillarious you said he was selling illegal drugs as I've never heard of a pharmacist attending high school. You do enjoy those ugh faces though, don't ya.

[bubba40]

I found it hillarious you said he was selling illegal drugs as I've never heard of a pharmacist attending high school. You do enjoy those ugh faces though, don't ya.

:confused

[UNC41]

Virginia goes down to Wake Forest, so the Heels will tie for the ACC title if they can beat dook tomorrow.

[Trippin4136]

this VMI/Winthrop game is a good one.

[thestand]

Knock on wood of course, but Washington looks like they'll take it.

[thestand]

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[HolyCow]

Baylor just beat Oklahoma State.


Wow. No one wants to go to the tournament.

[uncDMBfan]

duke girl's lose first game of the year to the wolfpack. acc tourney looking good for the heels.

[unccrombie]

just got in and saw ucla lost, bye bye overall #1. should be osu's if they hold out

[unccrombie]

well michigan is terrible, jeez

[SoRight24]

Stanford and Arizona has been a great game so far.

[willthethrill]

well michigan is terrible, jeez
Losing breeds losing. Missed a wide open dunk and the front-end of a crucial 1-and-1. Ridiculous.

Does any team besides KU and OSU want to be a #1 seed? Wisconsin is closer now too. If OSU and Wisconsin meet in the Big10 final, they're both #1s.

[unccrombie]

Losing breeds losing. Missed a wide open dunk and the front-end of a crucial 1-and-1. Ridiculous.

Does any team besides KU and OSU want to be a #1 seed? Wisconsin is closer now too. If OSU and Wisconsin meet in the Big10 final, they're both #1s.
ucla/osu/kansas and either wisconsin/unc depending on who does better in their tourney's IMO and unc's game vs duke

[chiznaz]

Great win for A&M today. Antanas had his mom fly in from Lithuania to see him play in the US for the first time, and Antanas had a career game.

Congrats on Kansas winning the Big XII. The tourny is going to be real good.

[41ravens]

did anyone catch the end of that nova/cuse game today (besides primo)? crazy shit.

[FunkyTeaParty]

Has anyone heard this?

This is fan-frigging-tastic.

http://loserwithsocks.wordpress.com/2007/02/26/dickie-vitale-reveals-billy-dononvan-commentsoops-and-oh-shit/

[chiznaz]

A & M better enjoy it while it lasts.

Because we all know Billy Gillipsie will be strolling the sidelines of Rupp Arena next year, taking Kentucky back to where it should be.

:evil

You and all the other delusional Kentucky fans. BCG isn't going anywhere, even to Kentucky.:D

[justinandimcool]

Eastern Kentucky wins a bid on a last second shot. I love March Madness.
Davidson's gonna do some damage in the tourney.
USC lost a FANTASTIC game in 2OT, but I'm proud of em. If we see WSU again in the tourney I hope for a game that is just as competitive. If they played each other ten times I wouldn't be surprised if they went 5-5 as they are so evenly matched.

And after a full day of basketball, I'm out to have a social life :lol Yes!

[seekupig]

Rock, Chalk...... :thumbsup :cool

[willthethrill]

Rock, Chalk...... :thumbsup :cool
Congrats, you guys are playing awesome ball. Looking like a popular champion pick right now.

[justinandimcool]

USC got bumped to 5th in the Pac-10 after last night. If and when we beat Stanford we have ourselves a nice semifinal showdown against UCLA. :thumbsup

[seekupig]

Congrats, you guys are playing awesome ball. Looking like a popular champion pick right now.

i'd be happy to be a popular pick to make it to the second round after the last couple of years.... :lol

[justinandimcool]

i'd be happy to be a popular pick to make it to the second round after the last couple of years.... :lol

:lol :thumbsup

This Florida/Kentucky game is pretty damn exciting. Florida's straying too far away from their inside game and Kentucky's taking full advantage.

[clayj41]

i'd be happy to be a popular pick to make it to the second round after the last couple of years.... :lol

Just hope you guys don't get matched up against Bucknell this year.:p

[seekupig]

Just hope you guys don't get matched up against Bucknell this year.:p

be careful, just saw on ESPN that Harold Arceneaux was granted another year of eligibility by the NCAA..... :D

[seekupig]

just found this on youtube. the only KU i was able to make it to this year, at South Carolina. the rock, chalk chant at the end of the game at "Allen Fieldhouse East" or "Lawrence, SC" as it was being called that weekend... :lol

gives me chills....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jdrWMZjOK9Q

[willthethrill]

Got a press pass for today's game through Carolina Week, our student news broadcast, so hopefully I'll be filming courtside. Either me or the other girl that's going. Regardless I'm there.

Go to hell dook.

[clayj41]

Got a press pass for today's game through Carolina Week, our student news broadcast, so hopefully I'll be filming courtside. Either me or the other girl that's going. Regardless I'm there.

Go to hell dook.

That's awesome! I'm so jealous...

[clayj41]

I love seeing UK get smoked...it doesn't matter who it is.

[seekupig]

I love seeing UK get smoked...it doesn't matter who it is.

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[seekupig]

need help.... i'm ordering a KU/St. Patrick's Day shirt for the first weekend of the tournament (i need the luck), and have it narrowed down to three. help me decide....

1. http://www.kubookstore.com/ePOS/store=104&item_number=W6116E&form=shared3/catalogs/common/large_image_popup.html&design=104

2.
http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=39

3.
http://www.jocksnitch.com/popup_image.php/pID/215597?osCsid=3053c42efd8764bee9fe02ed3bccbb84

[clayj41]

need help.... i'm ordering a KU/St. Patrick's Day shirt for the first weekend of the tournament (i need the luck), and have it narrowed down to three. help me decide....

1. http://www.kubookstore.com/ePOS/store=104&item_number=W6116E&form=shared3/catalogs/common/large_image_popup.html&design=104

2.
http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=39

3.
http://www.jocksnitch.com/popup_image.php/pID/215597?osCsid=3053c42efd8764bee9fe02ed3bccbb84

Those are all pretty awesome! I like the first two the most though, and I'm leaning toward the second one.

[clayj41]

This Creighton-S. Illinois game should be a good one.

[seekupig]

Those are all pretty awesome! I like the first two the most though, and I'm leaning toward the second one.

yeah, me too. i like the first one, but those retro looking t shirts are usually cut a bit small and shrink like crazy after one wash. not a good recipe for someone with a bit of a beer belly.... :lol

i'm leaning towards #2 right now....

[unccrombie]

yeah, me too. i like the first one, but those retro looking t shirts are usually cut a bit small and shrink like crazy after one wash. not a good recipe for someone with a bit of a beer belly.... :lol

i'm leaning towards #2 right now....
second for me as well

[kydmb99]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

I love seeing UK get smoked...it doesn't matter who it is.

Tubby Smith's two biggest supporters.

:cool

[thestand]

Those are all pretty awesome! I like the first two the most though, and I'm leaning toward the second one.Word for word what I thought.

[dreamingtreeIU]

no doubt the second one....i wish IU did one of these



need help.... i'm ordering a KU/St. Patrick's Day shirt for the first weekend of the tournament (i need the luck), and have it narrowed down to three. help me decide....

1. http://www.kubookstore.com/ePOS/store=104&item_number=W6116E&form=shared3/catalogs/common/large_image_popup.html&design=104

2.
http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=39

3.
http://www.jocksnitch.com/popup_image.php/pID/215597?osCsid=3053c42efd8764bee9fe02ed3bccbb84

[UNC41]

need help.... i'm ordering a KU/St. Patrick's Day shirt for the first weekend of the tournament (i need the luck), and have it narrowed down to three. help me decide....

1. http://www.kubookstore.com/ePOS/store=104&item_number=W6116E&form=shared3/catalogs/common/large_image_popup.html&design=104

2.
http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=39

3.
http://www.jocksnitch.com/popup_image.php/pID/215597?osCsid=3053c42efd8764bee9fe02ed3bccbb84

I'm with the first one. Having the actual Jayhawk on the shirt is key, and the second one is lacking in that department. The red and blue on the first make it known you are a Kansas fan.

You're lucky I'm even answering this after the Arceneaux comment on the last page. :banned

[UNC41]

This Creighton-S. Illinois game should be a good one.

Good game so far, but I have one question. Is Nate Funk a 9th year senior?

[clayj41]

I'm with the first one. Having the actual Jayhawk on the shirt is key, and the second one is lacking in that department. The red and blue on the first make it known you are a Kansas fan.

You're lucky I'm even answering this after the Arceneaux comment on the last page. :banned

Yeah, but the back of the second one has a little Jayhawk in the middle of the shamrock that I think is really cool...

[dreamingtreeIU]

no, nates an 8th yr senior............and also does anyone knows where i can find some good Indiana shirts like the ones that seekuppig put up for Kansas????

[clayj41]

no, nates an 8th yr senior............and also does anyone knows where i can find some good Indiana shirts like the ones that seekuppig put up for Kansas????

I know they don't have anything like that around Bloomington.

[UNC41]

Yeah, but the back of the second one has a little Jayhawk in the middle of the shamrock that I think is really cool...

Ahh ... I didn't even see the back. I still like the fact that the first one says bragh on it.

[UNC41]

The 1 seed in the ACC tournament is the Tar Heels for the taking.

[seekupig]

a shirt for the UNC fans.....

http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=127

[clayj41]

Ahh ... I didn't even see the back. I still like the fact that the first one says bragh on it.

Yeah, that's the coolest part about the first one. Then again, like he pointed out its a vintage/retro shirt that will most likely shrink.

[UNC41]

a shirt for the UNC fans.....

http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=127

I like this one myself ...

http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=2

Although this one is great for every day use ...

http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=6

[seekupig]

no, nates an 8th yr senior............and also does anyone knows where i can find some good Indiana shirts like the ones that seekuppig put up for Kansas????


just searched, couldn't find anything.

check back to this site though, it's been growing pretty fast lately. a lot of shit talking shirts. mostly Big XII right now, but some Big 10, SEC, and ACC have been popping up lately. some pretty funny stuff on here.....

(there's a link to submit ideas, so if you have any IU ideas (shamrock), submit it and see what happens....

http://gamedaytshirt.com/gdgear.php5

[seekupig]

I like this one myself ...

http://gamedaytshirt.com/product.php5?ProductID=2


i've heard rumors that he's been spotted as recently as yesterday underachieving on tobacco road..... ;)

[clayj41]

i've heard rumors that he's been spotted as recently as yesterday underachieving on tobacco road..... ;)

...and winning championships with other coaches players.:p

Sorry, I love you Roy but I had to throw that out there.:lol

[UNC41]

i've heard rumors that he's been spotted as recently as yesterday underachieving on tobacco road..... ;)

This I expect.

...and winning championships with other coaches players.:p

Sorry, I love you Roy but I had to throw that out there.:lol

But this. :eek

[clayj41]

This I expect.



But this. :eek

I know, I'm just frustrated with the way they've been playing lately. I love Roy!


BTW, Southern Illinois is looking bad today!

[Trippin4136]

no, nates an 8th yr senior............and also does anyone knows where i can find some good Indiana shirts like the ones that seekuppig put up for Kansas????

My housemate's buddy made this shirt and is selling them around Bloomington so I give him a good plug.

http://www.tisbookiu.com/item-detail.cfm?sku=2013414&navid=1&catid=1&subcatid=1

[clayj41]

My housemate's buddy made this shirt and is selling them around Bloomington so I give him a good plug.

http://www.tisbookiu.com/item-detail.cfm?sku=2013414&navid=1&catid=1&subcatid=1

Yeah, I've seen hundreds of those shirts floating around campus. I like the blue Sampson shirt with the red tie better though.

http://www.tisbookiu.com/item-detail.cfm?sku=2013623&navid=1&catid=1&subcatid=1

[clayj41]

UNC up 8-2 three minutes into the game. I wish this MVC game would just end!

[justinandimcool]

Watch out for Creighton.

[unccrombie]

finally back at home. duke/unc on my 61" hd. fuck yes

[clayj41]

Watch out for Creighton.

:thumbsup They're a dangerous team. I'm pretty upset that they made me miss the first 6 minutes of the UNC game though.:BANG

[UNC41]

The Heels look to have some of the defensive intensity back that has been lacking. That needs to keep up.

Apparently Delvin Roe, a 2008 recruit is at the game. Rumor has it he may commit sometime soon, and the Jamison comparisons I've been hearing really hope it's true.

[clayj41]

The Heels look to have some of the defensive intensity back that has been lacking. That needs to keep up.

Apparently Delvin Roe, a 2008 recruit is at the game. Rumor has it he may commit sometime soon, and the Jamison comparisons I've been hearing really hope it's true.

:eek Jamison is my all-time favorite Tar Heel!:hump

[UNC41]

:eek Jamison is my all-time favorite Tar Heel!:hump

A couple people have said he's Jamison with Melo's midrange game.

The Heels need to start rebounding and defending the pick and roll better.

[clayj41]

Duke is getting way to many second chance opportunities!

[clayj41]

A couple people have said he's Jamison with Melo's midrange game.

Wow...:hump

[clayj41]

Solid first half for the Heels...hopefully they can keep it up in the second.

[UNC41]

Solid first half for the Heels...hopefully they can keep it up in the second.

Need to rebound a little better, but still it's nice to see this Carolina team again.

McSobberts turned the ball over 6 times in the first half. Oh how I love that.

[clayj41]

Need to rebound a little better, but still it's nice to see this Carolina team again.

McSobberts turned the ball over 6 times in the first half. Oh how I love that.

:thumbsup I hate that bastard...:lol

[clayj41]

Starting to fall apart here a little bit...

[UNC41]

I'm glad Ty is back in the game. I'm not high on Bobby at all right now. Psycho T is an absolute beast this game. Hopefully he punishes McShav all the way to a victory ... LET'S GO HEELS!

[clayj41]

I'm glad Ty is back in the game. I'm not high on Bobby at all right now. Psycho T is an absolute beast this game. Hopefully he punishes McShav all the way to a victory ... LET'S GO HEELS!

:thumbsup There have been a few instance where Psycho T has been raped down low and not got a call...oh well, they better pull this out! Huge shot by Ginyard there!

[GavMan33]

So I'm back from Philly, where I went to the Xavier @ LaSalle game. It was an ugly ballgame. Xavier was behind most of the contest, including trailing 38-32 at halftime in front of a paltry crowd of 1,400 at Tom Gola Center. But X took the lead for good at the 10-minute mark, and went on to win, 76-65. With the win, Xavier clinched a share of the A-10 Regular Season Championship with a 13-3 record. UMass is also sharing, after their 71-67 win at St. Joseph's yesterday. Xavier has the #1 seed in next week's A-10 Tournament in Atlantic City, NJ, by virtue of their 83-77 victory over UMass in January.

As for Bryan's remark about Xavier being a "bracket buster", uh oh. I liked it better when nobody knew about X, and the team could just start slaying the big boys. We'll see. I don't think it will be too difficult for Xavier to get to the A-10 Championship game, because their side of the bracket is not particularly good. So hopefully, you all will be able to watch them next Saturday on ESPN.

A few thoughts. Drexel lost today in the CAA Semis to VCU. Are they getting an at-large? I think they are. Creighton beat S.Illinois in the MVC title game today. Did they take away a bid from another at-large hopeful? Probably not, but I suppose it's possible. Not a question, just a statement: I hate Billy Packer, and Jim Nantz's stock goes WAY down when paired with Mr. "I hate any team that's not from a BCS Conference" Packer. What a tool. Next week on Selection Sunday, he'll be talking about his alma mater, Wake Forest, should be getting into the tournament because of their victory over Virginia. :mad Sorry for that rant.

One other point: Siena vs. Marist, Part 3, is on at 6pm on MSG, for those of you that have the station and care. Marist won both meetings this season, both in Overtime. Should be a good game....

[UNC41]

Bring it McClure. Brandan will eat your lunch alllllll day.

[clayj41]

Psycho T is god...and people said our team was too deep!:D

[justinandimcool]

After this weekend's games it looks like the only team that's gonna challenge UNC is Maryland. Virginia Tech and Duke have ceased to impress. Virginia and GT are gonna can make things interesting though. Should be a fun tourney.

[justinandimcool]

Aww hell naw!!!!!!

[justinandimcool]

Straight up elbow. Not deliberate. But ouch.

[clayj41]

Damn!

That's Psycho T right there!

[SmoothD41]

hahaha Hansbrough = owned.

[clayj41]

hahaha Hansbrough = owned.

You're a Hoosier, but fuck you!

[UNC41]

hahaha Hansbrough = owned.

Stay class, douche.

[justinandimcool]

suspension = bullshit

[clayj41]

I gotta say that I don't agree with Henderson getting ejected though, especially the fact that its gonna result in a one game suspension. He went up to swat the ball and then when he saw T had lost possession, he tried to stop his arm as abruptly as possible and it just happened to hit T in the face.

No need to make jokes about it though...he could easily have a broken nose that could effect his play.

[justinandimcool]

hahaha Hansbrough = owned.

Don't you mean Hansbroughned?

[justinandimcool]

I gotta say that I don't agree with Henderson getting ejected though, especially the fact that its gonna result in a one game suspension. He went up to swat the ball and then when he saw T had lost possession, he tried to stop his arm as abruptly as possible and it just happened to hit T in the face.

No need to make jokes about it though...he could easily have a broken nose that could effect his play.

There are masks for that stuff. Hansbrough's a warrior and he will be fine.

[SoRight24]

FUCK Henderson!

Anybody who says that was not intentional is crazy. Who tries to block a shot with their ELBOW?

BULLSHIT!

[clayj41]

There are masks for that stuff. Hansbrough's a warrior and he will be fine.

I know, but a lot of the times players have trouble adjusting to wearing such masks. I'm sure he'll be fine though, he's tough as hell.

[clayj41]

FUCK Henderson!

Anybody who says that was not intentional is crazy. Who tries to block a shot with their ELBOW?

BULLSHIT!

Read my post above...I didn't see it that way.

[SmoothD41]

Don't you mean Hansbroughned?

hah...nice

Such bullshit that Henderson got tossed and will be suspended, that was clearly not intentional.

And whoever called me a "douche"....it's not like he broke his leg or will be out for the whole tournament. He got elbowed in the face, big deal. He got up wanting to fight, he's fine. If having a little bit of fun with an accidental elbow to the face makes me a "douche," so be it. I understand you have to protect your team, and i know it was a big game for your team, but give me a break. No reason to get so worked up about it.

[SoRight24]

Read my post above...I didn't see it that way.

How do you elbow somebody going for a block??

[SmoothD41]

How do you elbow somebody going for a block??

he was going up for the ball, saw Hansbrough had possession, and quickly brought his arm back in.

I'm not a fan of either team, so there's no bias here. I just don't see how that could be called intentional.

[UNC41]

I'm still not even sure what I think about the elbow. I watch it one time and think it wasn't intentional. Then and I watch it again and see how the long the ball was out of Tyler's hands and wonder who tries to block a shot with their elbow.

[clayj41]

he was going up for the ball, saw Hansbrough had possession, and quickly brought his arm back in.

I'm not a fan of either team, so there's no bias here. I just don't see how that could be called intentional.

I'm glad we can agree on something.

[clayj41]

How do you elbow somebody going for a block??

The way I saw it he went up with his arm extended to attempt a block. When he saw the ball was loose, he bent his arm back in.

Bent arm = Elbow

[justinandimcool]

In other news, no Bob, Drexel will not get a bid.

[UNC41]

hah...nice

Such bullshit that Henderson got tossed and will be suspended, that was clearly not intentional.

And whoever called me a "douche"....it's not like he broke his leg or will be out for the whole tournament. He got elbowed in the face, big deal. He got up wanting to fight, he's fine. If having a little bit of fun with an accidental elbow to the face makes me a "douche," so be it. I understand you have to protect your team, and i know it was a big game for your team, but give me a break. No reason to get so worked up about it.

I fail to see the humor in a blow that could possibly have resulted in a broken nose and have a huge impact on UNC in the NCAA Tournament. I'm honestly curious what is funny about an elbow?

I'd also like to know how he got owned? He took an elbow directly to the face, got up and was ready to tear out Henderson's prostate before multiple people had to hold him back and get him to leave the court so he'd be restrained.

[clayj41]

I fail to see the humor in a blow that could possibly have resulted in a broken nose and have a huge impact on UNC in the NCAA Tournament. I'm honestly curious what is funny about an elbow?

I'd also like to know how he got owned? He took an elbow directly to the face, got up and was ready to tear out Henderson's prostate before multiple people had to hold him back and get him to leave the court so he'd be restrained.

:thumbsup I find nothing funny about it at all and agree that Psycho T reared his ugly head when he got up. You can't blame him for being pissed, intentional or unintentional.

[UNC41]

The way I saw it he went up with his arm extended to attempt a block. When he saw the ball was loose, he bent his arm back in.

Bent arm = Elbow

I get this, but why bend your arm when it results in leading with your elbow? Contact looked inevitable, so why not come down with your hand or forearm?

[SmoothD41]

I fail to see the humor in a blow that could possibly have resulted in a broken nose and have a huge impact on UNC in the NCAA Tournament. I'm honestly curious what is funny about an elbow?

I'd also like to know how he got owned? He took an elbow directly to the face, got up and was ready to tear out Henderson's prostate before multiple people had to hold him back and get him to leave the court so he'd be restrained.

absolute worst case scenario, he plays with a mask on in the tournament. It's not like he's going to miss the tournament. If he misses the tournament, i'll take my words back.

he got owned because he got taken down by an elbow. I am well aware he got up wanting to fight, i was watching the game.

[justinandimcool]

Watch out for the Hoosiers


:rolleyes





:hug

[clayj41]

I get this, but why bend your arm when it results in leading with your elbow? Contact looked inevitable, so why not come down with your hand or forearm?

I do have a problem with someone leading with their elbow, but also consider the fact that Hansbrough was fouled by two other players and undoubtedly pushed into it a little bit. It all happened in a split second and Henderson had very little time to react. Granted, it should be a fundamental part of your game to know better, but I can't say he did it out of malace. Hansbrough is my favorite player and I'd defend him to the death, but I saw no intent on Henderson's part of harming anyone.

[SmoothD41]

[quote=SmoothD41;5711576] Watch out for the Hoosiersquote]


:rolleyes





:hug

at least we have our hatred for IWGIA in common :)

[UNC41]

absolute worst case scenario, he plays with a mask on in the tournament. It's not like he's going to miss the tournament. If he misses the tournament, i'll take my words back.

he got owned because he got taken down by an elbow. I am well aware he got up wanting to fight, i was watching the game.

Missing the tournament isn't the only way he could be impacted. If Hansbrough isn't at 100% I don't see the Heels as a team that could win the national championship.

I am well aware he got taken down by and elbow, I was watching the game. But how does that equal getting owned? In the same way as getting sucker punched? So not really getting owned at all?

[clayj41]

Missing the tournament isn't the only way he could be impacted. If Hansbrough isn't at 100% I don't see the Heels as a team that could win the national championship.

:thumbsup That's what scares me, especially after the way he played today.

[SmoothD41]

Missing the tournament isn't the only way he could be impacted. If Hansbrough isn't at 100% I don't see the Heels as a team that could win the national championship.

I am well aware he got taken down by and elbow, I was watching the game. But how does that equal getting owned? In the same way as getting sucker punched? So not really getting owned at all?

sure....

I'm not going to argue with you anymore about this. You started this by calling me "douche" (original, by the way) for making a harmless joke about an, IMO, accidental elbow to the face. I understand you have to defend the guys on your favorite team, i understand it was a huge game and as a fan you get really worked up in it, and I would probably have reacted the same way if that happened to DJ White or someone else on IU. I would have actually probably apologized for being insensitive right away if you wouldn't have reacted how you did (namely, sarcasm and "douche"). A simple "hey man, thats not cool" or something similar would have probably made me think about what i said and apologize immediately.

But whatever, sorry for poking fun at the elbow to the face. I'm not going to waste any more time arguing about this and taking away from GOOD college ball discussion, good luck to UNC in the tournament.

[SoRight24]

My hatred for Duke is borderline unhealthy.....

[justinandimcool]

I think the Heels in this forum forgot they won the game :lol

[clayj41]

I think the Heels in this forum forgot they won the game :lol

:thumbsup I love that they got the W, and it was a great way to make me feel better about my horrible weekend. Hansbrough getting hurt really troubles me though...

[UNC41]

sure....

I'm not going to argue with you anymore about this. You started this by calling me "douche" (original, by the way) for making a harmless joke about an, IMO, accidental elbow to the face. I understand you have to defend the guys on your favorite team, i understand it was a huge game and as a fan you get really worked up in it, and I would probably have reacted the same way if that happened to DJ White or someone else on IU. I would have actually probably apologized for being insensitive right away if you wouldn't have reacted how you did (namely, sarcasm and "douche"). A simple "hey man, thats not cool" or something similar would have probably made me think about what i said and apologize immediately.

But whatever, sorry for poking fun at the elbow to the face. I'm not going to waste any more time arguing about this and taking away from GOOD college ball discussion, good luck to UNC in the tournament.

Yeah, I was worked up. And while I may not be original, I still fail to see humor in the situation. Like you, however, I have no interest in discussing this anymore. I much prefer discussion about basketball.

My hatred for Duke is borderline unhealthy.....

It's completely healthy. I've convinced myself that.

[SoRight24]

I think the Heels in this forum forgot they won the game :lol

Nope! Sure didn't forget.

HEELS! ACC Champs (tied), and #1 seed in the ACC Tournament.

Its a great day. But I also fucking hate the dookies!

[justinandimcool]

Possibly the most exciting tourney this week.

http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-mtournament-central-2007.html

:multi

[clayj41]

Possibly the most exciting tourney this week.

http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-mtournament-central-2007.html

:multi

That sends chills down my spine. Such a dangerous tournament...

[SteelerMan]

The way I saw it he went up with his arm extended to attempt a block. When he saw the ball was loose, he bent his arm back in.

Bent arm = Elbow

He did bring his elbow back in, but then he proceeded to swing his elbow forward. I've watched the replay several times, and I think he swung his elbow out of frustration.

[SteelerMan]

That sends chills down my spine. Such a dangerous tournament...

Definitely. I'd love to see a UNC-Maryland rematch.

[clayj41]

He did bring his elbow back in, but then he proceeded to swing his elbow forward. I've watched the replay several times, and I think he swung his elbow out of frustration.

I don't know, I'd have to watch it again. Whatever the case, it happened and there's nothing we can do about it. It's a crappy situation for both teams.

As for a potential UNC-Maryland rematch...:eek

[SoRight24]

I want NO part of Maryland....

[UNC41]

Bring Maryland on. Revenge is needed, just like this video needs to be watched.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NElaIEymBb4

[willthethrill]

Wow, I'm spent. What a game. One of the most well-played games by us this year, especially the 1st half and late in the 2nd.

I was in the risers and I could see too much of when Tyler went down, but when he came up I almost shit my pants. I've never seen that much blood, THAT close. I'm glad he came up raging to go though, nobody would stand a chance against that dude. It's too bad we live in a civilized society, I'm not sure a single person wearing dark blue in that building would have survived if the fans had their way. That hate was VERY palpable.

BTW, Tyler came out for the senior speeches and cutting the net with two pieces of gauze in his nose. He looked just fine. He'll be out for blood if we play dook again.

Apparently, the girl I was covering the game with said so, Coach K was a jerk in the press conference about the foul, saying we still had in our starters so why should they (dook) stop playing? Too bad Mike Copeland was in at the scorer's table ready to check in for Tyler when the foul happened. Roy wanted no part of the discussion on the foul in the press conference.

All in all, I like where our team is going after this game. We backed our way into the conference championship, but won it nonetheless. Hopefully we can have some real consistency now. #1 seed is up for grabs.

[GavMan33]

Dammit! So I am TOTALLY out of the loop on all the discussion in here. All I know is what I can figure out from reading in here. I know that a kid named Henderson (I'm assuming he plays for Duke) elbowed Hansbrough in the face, and broke his nose? And I also know that according to one of you here, Hansbrough bounced up off the floor ready to rip Henderson's testicles off. That's pretty pissed. BUT....

:monkey I saw Siena beat Marist in the MAAC Tournament Semi-finals, how cool am I???:monkey

Bob<----What a loser

[willthethrill]

Dammit! So I am TOTALLY out of the loop on all the discussion in here. All I know is what I can figure out from reading in here. I know that a kid named Henderson (I'm assuming he plays for Duke) elbowed Hansbrough in the face, and broke his nose? And I also know that according to one of you here, Hansbrough bounced up off the floor ready to rip Henderson's testicles off. That's pretty pissed. BUT....

:monkey I saw Siena beat Marist in the MAAC Tournament Semi-finals, how cool am I???:monkey

Bob<----What a loser
Bob<----Gonna beat us all with his bracket because he knows the low seeds inside and out.

Yea, Gerald Henderson, who was having an incredible game, was defending Tyler after he got an Oboard and ended up elbowing him in the face. Tyler was bleeding, ALOT. Gerald got thrown out and will be suspended a game. I'm sure you can find a replay in the next couple hours.

[justinandimcool]

Bob<----Gonna beat us all with his bracket because he knows the low seeds inside and out.

Yea, Gerald Henderson, who was having an incredible game, was defending Tyler after he got an Oboard and ended up elbowing him in the face. Tyler was bleeding, ALOT. Gerald got thrown out and will be suspended a game. I'm sure you can find a replay in the next couple hours.

Watch out. Bob ain't got nothin on me.

[GavMan33]

Watch out. Bob ain't got nothin on me.

:lol Bring it on, baby!

As for the CAA, I think it was you Justin, who said that Drexel is officially out. Similar to Bryan's stance as to whether Henderson's apparent elbow was intentional or not, I am on the fence about Drexel. Now Old Dominion lost today to George Mason, making the CAA Final tomorrow night VCU vs. George Mason. While I think ODU is now OUT, I'm still on the fence about Drexel. I think if VCU wins tomorrow night, Drexel will get in as an at-large (they have a GREAT resume). If George Mason wins (which as we all know is possible), I think they steal Drexel's bid, and VCU becomes the CAA's only at-large. But who knows.

So the theory of "It's hard to be a solid squad 3 times in one season" held true tonight as the preseason choice to win the MAAC, Marist, succumbed tonight to Siena. The Saints will now play the winner of Niagara vs. Loyola (MD). If anyone cares :lol

I thought this Niagara/Loyola game was the last game of the night. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that the WCC has both of its Semi-final games on tonight, starting at 9:30 in the East on ESPN2. Looks like it's gonna be a late-night tonight, the first of many this week :D

All you bubble watchers (I don't know if there are any in here, save me, and maybe Royce) out there, better be rooting for Gonzaga to take that WCC Tourney....

[bubba40]

That shouldn't have resulted in an ejection, just should have been a flagrant foul.
I really wanted to see TH just clothesline him after he got up :lol .

[darbini]

He didn't spring up, he sat there on the ground for about 20 seconds bleeding. IMO the elbow was intentional and it was funny to hear the announcers try to say that it wasn't. Sorry I haven't read back before this page but if Henderson was going for the ball then he is the worst basketball player out there. He went for the elbow, and he landed it. He executed a real good basketball elbow, it's too bad he didn't have the right timing.

[SoRight24]

I wasn't surprised that Fudge Packer was defending Henderson.

After all, he hates UNC.

[clayj41]

He didn't spring up, he sat there on the ground for about 20 seconds bleeding.

It wasn't anywhere near 20....more like 5-10.

[GavMan33]

I wasn't surprised that Fudge Packer was defending Henderson.

After all, he hates UNC.

Grrr, that guy pisses me off.

EDIT: This is Post 996 for me. I gotta do something special for 1,000. Any ideas?

[seekupig]

Grrr, that guy pisses me off.

EDIT: This is Post 996 for me. I gotta do something special for 1,000. Any ideas?

post your bracket predictions all the way through for the ACC, Big XII, and A10 tournaments.....

[UNC41]

This article captures Psycho T, well, to a T. Adam Lucas is such a fantastic writer.

http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030407aag.html

[seekupig]

This article captures Psycho T, well, to a T. Adam Lucas is such a fantastic writer.

http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030407aag.html


"I want to go back out there. Like this." - Tyler Hansbrough


i like that kid.... :thumbsup

[clayj41]

This article captures Psycho T, well, to a T. Adam Lucas is such a fantastic writer.

http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030407aag.html

Great article! Psycho T is really turning into one of my favorite players. He's probably battling for the #1 spot on my list and if he stays another year or continues to tear it up, he'll easily supplant Jamison.

[seekupig]

figured after the rough moment at the end of today's game, some of you Tar Heel fans might like to see some lighter Psycho T moments. here's a video i found of him and Bobby Frasor playing "texas" style ping-pong. the first person to win two points in a row wins. the loser has to pull his shirt up over his head and put his hands behind his back while the winner gets to hit the ball as hard as he can into the other guys stomach / chest. HILARIOUS!!! :lol :lol :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m8AzP-S-ls

EDIT - the good part is at about the 3 minute mark if you want to skip the Roy interview, etc..

[DMBnick15]

his nose isn't broken. I believe that henderson intentionally went in hard, not necasarily to hit TH like that, but he went in too hard with 14.5 seconds left while he is down by around 14? that is ridiculous.. learn to control your anger. yeah i'd be pissed too if my team sucked, but that shows horrible sportsmanship. i'm sure coach k had something to say to him.

also i read on espn.com that tyler laughed about it after the game. bobby frasor was interviewed and said that tyler asked him "if he saw him when he got up?" (meaning that tyler knew he had a fit of rage) i would NOT want psycho T coming after me.. thats for sure.

[clayj41]

figured after the rough moment at the end of today's game, some of you Tar Heel fans might like to see some lighter Psycho T moments. here's a video i found of him and Bobby Frasor playing "texas" style ping-pong. the first person to win two points in a row wins. the loser has to pull his shirt up over his head and put his hands behind his back while the winner gets to hit the ball as hard as he can into the other guys stomach / chest. HILARIOUS!!! :lol :lol :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m8AzP-S-ls

EDIT - the good part is at about the 3 minute mark if you want to skip the Roy interview, etc..

Nice find! I've played that game before...it can leave some pretty good marks if the person can hit hard and connect.

[DMBnick15]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=270630153

[seekupig]

ACC tournament bracket...... that Duke v. NC State game intrigues me.

http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-mtournament-central-2007.html

[GavMan33]

post your bracket predictions all the way through for the ACC, Big XII, and A10 tournaments.....

That's a great call, but I'm upping the stakes. We got posters here from the Big East, ACC, Big Ten, Big XII, and PAC-10. I don't like the SEC, so I'm not doing them. I don't feel like doing the Big Ten either (apologies to Jon, and what's-his-name from Wisconsin, and the guy from East Lansing who complains too much). So I'll do the Big East, ACC, Big XII, and A-10.

EDIT: Thank you Seekupig for the ACC bracket

[seekupig]

there's a guy on another message board i frequent this time of year that does mock Dickie V articles after every Duke game. pretty funny stuff... here's the "article" with his thoughts on today's UNC v. Duke game... :lol

Hey hoops fans, D1ckie V here with post-game thoughts on another classic Duke-Carolina match-up!
Well, congratulations are in order for Carolina. They really brought a strong game in the paint and did what they had to do to break their two game losing streak.
But you have to give credit to Duke as well, baby! I really thought their incredible effort was a perfect microcosm of the way they have overachieved this entire season. Once again, their players left everything on the floor, and they went down swinging, literally, to the final minute! It's what you call passion, intensity, and pride coming together in a perfect storm!
I really thought Josh McRoberts stepped it up big time for the Dukies. Just look at that game line: 9 points on 3 for 7 shooting, to go with his five fouls, six turnovers, and one goal tend - all in only 36 minutes of playing time! Just another day at the office for this quintessential Duke big man! And did you notice that sequence in the second half? When he laid there in the lane, flat on his back, for a good fifteen seconds? Talk about season microcosms! And what a heady play, too - trying to draw the foul all while stealing some much need rest time! It's multitasking with a capital M!
I was also impressed with Demarcus Nelson's play. Another 5 of 15 shooting performance there, and only 2 fouls! That's right, two fouls, in 35 minutes of PT! It?s just incredible, especially when you consider his aggressive style of play. We hear so much about a player's assist to turnover ratio, but I think you really have to start giving credit to players like Demarcus for their incredible fouls to fouls called ratio! I know all Duke players would rate highly here, but Mr. Nelson has to have a 10:1 ratio. I mean, he pulls shirts, he pushes off, he even throws a forearm to the face of Mr. Hansbrough with nary a whistle blown! That's what you call fouling under the radar, my friends! It's just awesome, with a capital A!!
But the real PTP'er of this game had to be Greg Paulus. And I'm not just talking about his awesome stat line, my friends. No, with Mr. Paulus you have to also factor in his incredible emotional leadership. Take that early first half play when he dribbled the rock off his thigh and straight out of bounds. Did you notice what he did? He immediately turned around to his teammates and clapped his hands, urging them all to keep their chins up after his turnover. What leadership!
And it was so good to see this reaction from Mr. Paulus because he's usually so hard 0n himself after a mistake. Like I said during the Maryland game, this kid is such a perfectionist, and he just beats himself up after a mistake on the court. Yes sir, I have no doubt that Mr. Paulus beats himself far more than you or I will ever know!
And just think how dangerous that could be? To beat yourself every time THIS guy makes a mistake? Are you kidding me? We're talking masochist with a capital M!
And, of course, no analysis of a Duke-Carolina game is complete without discussion of the two coaching legends. Roy Williams really did a great job getting his team up after a two game skid. But I really have to give the edge here to Coach Michael Krzyzewski, the ultimate Rolls Roycer. Have you ever seen a coach so passionate about his team? Like the incredible floor general he is, he was doing every thing he could to pull his troops through with a W. Did you notice how he even lobbied for Mr. McRoberts on that first half goal-tending call? It was as if he honestly believed that there should have been no call made when McRoberts shoved his hand through the basket to prevent the score! That?s what you call working the referees at every opportunity, my friends! And he's such an incredible teacher of the game, too. Did you notice how late in the second half, as his starters' tongues were dragging on the floor, he just kept his bench players bolted to the bench, with not so much as a wrinkle in their all black warm-ups? He could have put one of those high school All-Americans into the game to spell his exhausted starters, but, no, he insisted that all of his bench players continue to watch and learn.
Yes, my friends, Coach K wants to ensure that each player has all of his tools fully developed before putting them into a game of this magnitude. And no one knows college tools like Coach K!

The bottom line here is this: Carolina came away with a hard fought W, but there is still plenty of fight left in these Dukies!

Oh, and speaking of fighting, I really thought that was a terrible call made on Henderson at the end of the game. It?s such a shame that the officials had to mar a great game by overreacting to incidental contact on a meaningless play. More on that subject later, my friends!

EDIT - sorry it's hard to read, the copy and paste jacked it up a bit....

[UNC41]

"I want to go back out there. Like this." - Tyler Hansbrough


i like that kid.... :thumbsup

I'm not sure whether that quote is my favorite part of the article or this paragraph ...

At that point, Hansbrough's instincts kicked in and he did what he'd been doing all day--outfought McRoberts for the rebound. It's encoded in Hansbrough's DNA: ball in air, launch self towards ball. Who would you rather be--the guy who hits Hansbrough in the face or the guy who tells him to stop giving maximum effort on the court?

That last sentence poses a great question.

Great article! Psycho T is really turning into one of my favorite players. He's probably battling for the #1 spot on my list and if he stays another year or continues to tear it up, he'll easily supplant Jamison.

If Tyler could reach Cota/Felton status in my eyes it would easily be the biggest achievement of his career.

ACC tournament bracket...... that Duke v. NC State game intrigues me.

http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-mtournament-central-2007.html

The teams that cause Duke the biggest problems are ones with athletic guards that can consistently blow by Paulus and Scheyer, ie UNC, Maryland, VT, GT. Astur is a hell of a player though, and Costner has the ability to abuse the Duke big men down low.

That's a great call, but I'm upping the stakes. We got posters here from the Big East, ACC, Big Ten, Big XII, and PAC-10. I don't like the SEC, so I'm not doing them. I don't feel like doing the Big Ten either (apologies to Jon, and what's-his-name from Wisconsin, and the guy from East Lansing who complains too much). So I'll do the Big East, ACC, Big XII, and A-10.

EDIT: Thank you Seekupig for the ACC bracket

Ok, that's it. I think it's necessary we have a conference tournament challenge. Thoughts anyone?

[GavMan33]

Yo, that's some funny stuff via Seekupig. I wish I could write like that :lol

Brackets on the way....

[seekupig]

Ok, that's it. I think it's necessary we have a conference tournament challenge. Thoughts anyone?

you know i'm game.....

[GavMan33]

Somebody help! This is post 999 and I'm not ready yet! Can somebody post a link to the PAC-10 Bracket??? I can't find it! OK, I'm game for that. Power 6 + A-10? Or minus the SEC + A-10? What's the deal? The A-10 has to be included though, for my sake :lol I'm not posting again until I get answers, and the next post will be my brackets. Somebody tell me how many conferences we're doing please?

[seekupig]

Somebody help! This is post 999 and I'm not ready yet! Can somebody post a link to the PAC-10 Bracket??? I can't find it! OK, I'm game for that. Power 6 + A-10? Or minus the SEC + A-10? What's the deal? The A-10 has to be included though, for my sake :lol I'm not posting again until I get answers, and the next post will be my brackets. Somebody tell me how many conferences we're doing please?

here's the Pac 10 bracket (the best i could find). as far as what we'll be doing, i'm not sure. i'd imagine the BCS conferences, plus the A10. just post what you have now (if you want to) and we'll all get the rest done by the start of the tourney's if it pans out....

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pac10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2007MBBTournieInfo.pdf

[GavMan33]

A momentous occasion for me: Post 1,000

ACC Tournament

(9) FSU defeats (8) Clemson
(5) Maryland defeats (12) Miami (FL)
(7) Duke defeats (10) NC State
(6) GA Tech defeats (11) Wake Forest

(1) North Carolina defeats (9) Florida St.
(5) Maryland defeats (4) Boston College
(7) Duke defeats (2) Virginia
(6) Georgia Tech defeats (3) VA Tech

(5) Maryland defeats (1) North Carolina
(6) Georgia Tech defeats (7) Duke

(5) Maryland defeats (6) Georgia Tech

ACC Champ: MARYLAND

Big XII Tournament

(9) Oklahoma defeats (8) Iowa St.
(5) Texas Tech defeats (12) Colorado
(7) Oklahoma St. defeats (10) Nebraska
(6) Missouri defeats (11) Baylor

(1) Kansas defeats (9) Oklahoma
(5) Texas Tech defeats (4) Kansas St.
(2) Texas A&M defeats (7) OK St.
(3) Texas defeats (6) Missouri

(1) Kansas defeats (5) Texas Tech
(2) Texas A&M defeats (3) Texas

(2) Texas A&M defeats (1) Kansas

Big XII Champ: TEXAS A&M

Big East Championship

(9) Villanova defeats (8) Depaul
(5) Syracuse defeats (12) UConn
(10) Providence defeats (7) West Virginia
(6) Marquette defeats (11) St. John's

(1) Georgetown defeats (9) Villanova
(4) Notre Dame defeats (5) Syracuse
(2) Louisville defeats (10) Providence
(6) Marquette defeats (3) Pittsburgh

(1) Georgetown defeats (4) Notre Dame
(6) Marquette defeats (2) Louisville

(6) Marquette defeats (1) Georgetown

Big East Champ: MARQUETTE

PAC-10 Championship

(9) Oregon St. defeats (8) California
(7) Washington defeats (10) Arizona St.

(1) UCLA defeats (9) Oregon St.
(4) Oregon defeats (5) Arizona
(3) USC defeats (6) Stanford
(7) Washington defeats (2) Washington St.

(1) UCLA defeats (4) Oregon
(3) USC defeats (7) Washington

(1) UCLA defeats (3) USC

PAC-10 Champ: UCLA

Big Ten Championship

(8) Michigan defeats (9) Minnesota
(7) Michigan St. defeats (10) Northwestern
(6) Illinois defeats (11) Penn St.

(1) The Ohio State University :lol defeats (8) Michigan
(5) Purdue defeats (4) Iowa
(7) Michigan St. defeats (2) Wisconsin
(3) Indiana defeats (6) Illinois

(1) tOSU defeats (5) Purdue
(3) Indiana defeats (6) Illinois

(1) tOSU defeats (3) Indiana

Big Ten Champ: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Atlantic 10 Championship

(8) Dayton defeats (9) UNC-Charlotte
(5) Fordham defeats (12) Richmond
(10) Duquesne defeats (7) St. Louis
(6) St. Joseph's defeats (11) Temple

(1) Xavier defeats (8) Dayton
(5) Fordham defeats (4) Rhode Island
(2) Massachusetts defeats (10) Duquesne
(3) George Washington defeats (6) St. Joseph's

(1) Xavier defeats (5) Fordham
(2) UMass defeats (3) George Washington

(1) Xavier defeats (2) UMass

Atlantic 10 Champ: XAVIER

[justinandimcool]

Gimme a minute I wanna play too! Let's do point system yeah? Who's in? Get em in by Tuesday! Bragging rights on the line :D If you guys wanna do A-10 let's do it even though I don't know shit about em. Cmon Bob, throw SEC in there. You get all the other conferences done anyways :)

[seekupig]

good work, Bob. :thumbsup

though i do take exception with you picking A&M to beat KU again.... :lol

[justinandimcool]

:lol Bring it on, baby!

As for the CAA, I think it was you Justin, who said that Drexel is officially out. Similar to Bryan's stance as to whether Henderson's apparent elbow was intentional or not, I am on the fence about Drexel. Now Old Dominion lost today to George Mason, making the CAA Final tomorrow night VCU vs. George Mason. While I think ODU is now OUT, I'm still on the fence about Drexel. I think if VCU wins tomorrow night, Drexel will get in as an at-large (they have a GREAT resume). If George Mason wins (which as we all know is possible), I think they steal Drexel's bid, and VCU becomes the CAA's only at-large. But who knows.

So the theory of "It's hard to be a solid squad 3 times in one season" held true tonight as the preseason choice to win the MAAC, Marist, succumbed tonight to Siena. The Saints will now play the winner of Niagara vs. Loyola (MD). If anyone cares :lol

I thought this Niagara/Loyola game was the last game of the night. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that the WCC has both of its Semi-final games on tonight, starting at 9:30 in the East on ESPN2. Looks like it's gonna be a late-night tonight, the first of many this week :D

All you bubble watchers (I don't know if there are any in here, save me, and maybe Royce) out there, better be rooting for Gonzaga to take that WCC Tourney....

Dude, how could you NOT go for George Mason :lol I think you bring up a good point that Drexel's bid could be stolen. There's still a lot of basketball to be played in other conferences. Drexel could lose their bid to App St, Southern Illinois, Butler if they lose, Old Dominion, Nevada if they lose, BYU, UNLV, VCU if they lose to GM, George Washington, Memphis if they lose. Like I said, Drexel's bid depends on all of these.


I'm rooting for Saint Mary's here. About time to see a new WCC face in the tourney.

[seekupig]

Dude, how could you NOT go for George Mason :lol I think you bring up a good point that Drexel's bid could be stolen. There's still a lot of basketball to be played in other conferences. Drexel could lose their bid to App St, Southern Illinois, Butler if they lose, Old Dominion, Nevada if they lose, BYU, UNLV, VCU if they lose to GM, George Washington, Memphis if they lose. Like I said, Drexel's bid depends on all of these.


I'm rooting for Saint Mary's here. About time to see a new WCC face in the tourney.

they're done. i don't think they can get in now....

[GavMan33]

Dude, how could you NOT go for George Mason :lol I think you bring up a good point that Drexel's bid could be stolen. There's still a lot of basketball to be played in other conferences. Drexel could lose their bid to App St, Southern Illinois, Butler if they lose, Old Dominion, Nevada if they lose, BYU, UNLV, VCU if they lose to GM, George Washington, Memphis if they lose. Like I said, Drexel's bid depends on all of these.


I'm rooting for Saint Mary's here. About time to see a new WCC face in the tourney.

First of all, let's get something straight Justin. We are positive thinkers in here; so shouldn't we also include XAVIER in team's who could steal Drexel's bid if they lose in their conference tournament? I damn well hope so.

I believe the teams bolded are OUT. App St. and GW for sure. And I just think that Drexel would get taken from the CAA before ODU would. That Georgetown win just won't stand up. Drexel, besides all of their nonconference success early on, went on the road and beat MVC Champ Creighton not too long ago. Losing today was definitely not positive, but I wouldn't count Drexel out yet.

And since it's a LITTLE relevant, the A-10 Women's title game is tomorrow, at Cintas Center on Xavier's campus: Xavier vs. St. Joseph's. I know that Xavier will get an at-large bid regardless, not sure about St. Joe's. Anyway, if anyone cares.

Do we have a schedule of games that are on tomorrow? I know CAA Final is on at 7pm Eastern on ESPN. What else?

[seekupig]

watching college basketball tonight on ESPN.....

Len Elmore just said his #1 seeds are UCLA, Ohio St., Florida, and UNC.... :confused

[justinandimcool]

Justin's bracket that will pwn you all:


ACC Tournament

(8) Clemson defeats (9) FSU
(5) Maryland defeats (12) Miami (FL)
(7) Duke defeats (10) NC State
(6) GA Tech defeats (11) Wake Forest

(1) North Carolina defeats (9) Florida St.
(5) Maryland defeats (4) Boston College
(2) Virginia defeats (7) Duke
(6) Georgia Tech defeats (3) VA Tech

(1) North Carolina defeats (5) Maryland
(6) Georgia Tech defeats (2) Virginia

(1) North Carolina defeats (6) Georgia Tech

ACC Champ: NORTH CAROLINA

Big XII Tournament

(8) Iowa St. defeats (9) Oklahoma
(5) Texas Tech defeats (12) Colorado
(7) Oklahoma St. defeats (10) Nebraska
(11) Baylor defeats (6) Missouri

(1) Kansas defeats (8) Iowa St.
(5) Texas Tech defeats (4) Kansas St.
(2) Texas A&M defeats (7) OK St.
(3) Texas defeats (11) Baylor

(1) Kansas defeats (5) Texas Tech
(2) Texas A&M defeats (3) Texas

(1) Kansas defeats (2) Texas A&M

Big XII Champ: KANSAS

Big East Championship

(9) Villanova defeats (8) Depaul
(5) Syracuse defeats (12) UConn
(10) Providence defeats (7) West Virginia
(6) Marquette defeats (11) St. John's

(1) Georgetown defeats (9) Villanova
(5) Syracuse defeats (4) Notre Dame
(2) Louisville defeats (10) Providence
(3) Pittsburgh defeats (6) Marquette

(1) Georgetown defeats (5) Syracuse
(3) Pittsburgh defeats (2) Louisville

(1) Georgetown defeats (3) Pittsburgh

Big East Champ: GEORGETOWN

PAC-10 Championship

(8) California defeats (9) Oregon St.
(7) Washington defeats (10) Arizona St.

(1) UCLA defeats (9) Oregon St.
(4) Oregon defeats (5) Arizona
(3) USC defeats (6) Stanford
(2) Washington St. defeats (7) Washington

(1) UCLA defeats (4) Oregon
(3) USC defeats (2) Washington St

(3) USC defeats (1) UCLA ;););)

PAC-10 Champ: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Big Ten Championship

(8) Michigan defeats (9) Minnesota
(7) Michigan St. defeats (10) Northwestern
(6) Illinois defeats (11) Penn St.

(1) The Ohio State University defeats (8) Michigan
(5) Purdue defeats (4) Iowa
(7) Michigan St. defeats (2) Wisconsin
(3) Indiana defeats (6) Illinois

(1) tOSU defeats (5) Purdue
(3) Indiana defeats (7) Michigan State

(1) tOSU defeats (3) Indiana

Big Ten Champ: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (can't argue with you here Bob)

Atlantic 10 Championship

(8) Dayton defeats (9) UNC-Charlotte
(5) Fordham defeats (12) Richmond
(10) Duquesne defeats (7) St. Louis
(6) St. Joseph's defeats (11) Temple

(1) Xavier defeats (8) Dayton
(5) Fordham defeats (4) Rhode Island
(2) Massachusetts defeats (10) Duquesne
(3) George Washington defeats (6) St. Joseph's

(1) Xavier defeats (5) Fordham
(2) UMass defeats (3) George Washington

(1) Xavier defeats (2) UMass

Atlantic 10 Champ: XAVIER (Bob knows this A-10 100x better than I do, why should I go against him :lol)

SEC Championship

(4) Kentucky defeats (5) Alabama
(3) Arkansas defeats (6) South Carolina
(4) Auburn defeats (5) Georgia
(3) Tennessee defeats (6) LSU

(4) Kentucky defeats (1) Miss. St
(3) Arkansas defeats (2) Vanderbilt
(1) Florida defeats (4) Auburn
(3) Tennessee defeats (2) Ole Miss

(4) Kentucky defeats (3) Arkansas
(1) Florida defeats (3) Tennessee

(1) Florida defeats (4) Kentucky

SEC CHAMP: FLORIDA


I own you all.

[justinandimcool]

First of all, let's get something straight Justin. We are positive thinkers in here; so shouldn't we also include XAVIER in team's who could steal Drexel's bid if they lose in their conference tournament? I damn well hope so.

I believe the teams bolded are OUT. App St. and GW for sure. And I just think that Drexel would get taken from the CAA before ODU would. That Georgetown win just won't stand up. Drexel, besides all of their nonconference success early on, went on the road and beat MVC Champ Creighton not too long ago. Losing today was definitely not positive, but I wouldn't count Drexel out yet.

And since it's a LITTLE relevant, the A-10 Women's title game is tomorrow, at Cintas Center on Xavier's campus: Xavier vs. St. Joseph's. I know that Xavier will get an at-large bid regardless, not sure about St. Joe's. Anyway, if anyone cares.

Do we have a schedule of games that are on tomorrow? I know CAA Final is on at 7pm Eastern on ESPN. What else?

The WCC and MAC titles are tomorrow.

I just picked Xavier to win the A10 tourney, so we won't worry about them losing their bid ;) ;) ;)

App St. does have a weak case. So does George Dubbya. Ah shit I don't know where I'm going with this anymore :lol I just think they had great seasons and it's a shame to see them out. :p

[GavMan33]

Atlantic 10 Champ: XAVIER (Bob knows this A-10 100x better than I do, why should I go against him :lol)



Good choice ;) :lol

[justinandimcool]

I hope you all have the time in the next 2 days to make picks you guys. I'm ready to own yall!

[GavMan33]

The WCC and MAC titles are tomorrow.

I just picked Xavier to win the A10 tourney, so we won't worry about them losing their bid ;) ;) ;)

App St. does have a weak case. So does George Dubbya. Ah shit I don't know where I'm going with this anymore :lol I just think they had great seasons and it's a shame to see them out. :p

So it's the CAA, WCC, MAAC getting bids tomorrow. I believe that is:

CAA: George Mason vs. Virginia Commonwealth
MAAC: Siena vs. Niagara
WCC: Gonzaga vs. St. Mary's/Santa Clara

Do we have times on those? Any other games? And for the record, I want to highlight UMass. I think they should be considered. But they HAVE to either: 1) get the auto-bid for the A-10 2) lose to Xavier in the A-10 Final. The ONLY team they can lose to and still have a shot at an at-large is Xavier. But that UMass team is too good not to be showcased in the Big Dance.

[justinandimcool]

Good choice ;) :lol


;)


Okay well for anyone who's gonna play, let's do all 7 conferences. 1 pt for first rounds, 3 points for quarters, 5 for semis, 10 for champs yeah?
Bob and I can do standings. If these rules are alright with him of course :)

PS. Bob do your SEC!

[justinandimcool]

So it's the CAA, WCC, MAAC getting bids tomorrow. I believe that is:

CAA: George Mason vs. Virginia Commonwealth
MAAC: Siena vs. Niagara
WCC: Gonzaga vs. St. Mary's/Santa Clara

Do we have times on those? Any other games? And for the record, I want to highlight UMass. I think they should be considered. But they HAVE to either: 1) get the auto-bid for the A-10 2) lose to Xavier in the A-10 Final. The ONLY team they can lose to and still have a shot at an at-large is Xavier. But that UMass team is too good not to be showcased in the Big Dance.

Those are the only title games. GM/VCU is at 7ET and the other two are at 9ET. I pick GM (for obvious sentimental reasons, Siena (because their name is shorter) and for Gonzaga to lose (I'm sick of em).

We'll just have to see. I know nothing about UMASS. If they fail to impress me I'm off for your head!

[clayj41]

watching college basketball tonight on ESPN.....

Len Elmore just said his #1 seeds are UCLA, Ohio St., Florida, and UNC.... :confused

One of those teams will be out pending conference tournaments...you gotta have Kansas in there.

[clayj41]

Ok, that's it. I think it's necessary we have a conference tournament challenge. Thoughts anyone?

I'm in!

[justinandimcool]

I'm in!

Fill out like we did above :D

Bryan when you read this: you wanna be in charge of the challenge since it was your idea?

Bob do your SEC! :lol

[justinandimcool]

This excitement is unhealthy. I love it.

[Tiduwho]

Holy crap, hainesborough got fucking owned. What a sack of crap.

[clayj41]

Fill out like we did above :D

Bryan when you read this: you wanna be in charge of the challenge since it was your idea?

Bob do your SEC! :lol

I'm gonna do it.

On another note, in seeing a replay of the Henderson elbow today, I now feel it was intentional...:o