Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

[jblever]

Anyone else watching this VCU game?

Bringing back bad memories?

[RJ2kWJ]

Bringing back bad memories?

Youuuuu shut your mouth when you're talking to me. :D

[RJ2kWJ]

What's the schedule like for tomorrow?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/schedules?date=20080320

[unccrombie]

Youuuuu shut your mouth when you're talking to me. :D
hillbilly

[GavMan33]

Isn't the last time we played that '04 tourney game? Good game if I remember correctly.

Yes that's the one. I was a Senior in high school, and known my college choice at that point, so I was rooting for Xavier. Anthony Myles, the Xavier "Center" (he's only 6'8, maybe 6'9), was the dominant force in that game. He took his 4th and 5th foul, the 5th being a phantom call, within 6 seconds of each other with 12:27 left in the game. We still hung onto things till about the 4-minute mark, when Duke finally took the lead. We missed 2 rotations late and Reddick didn't miss, really put nails in us. Lost 66-63....

[UNLTrpt]

Bringing back bad memories?

:lol

Youuuuu shut your mouth when you're talking to me. :D

:lol :lol

[jblever]

Youuuuu shut your mouth when you're talking to me. :D

Like I have room to talk. We were beat by George Mason when they went on that incredible run a few years back. Of course, Hansbrough was only a freshman that year, and we had lost our top 7 scorers from the championship team the previous year, but who's counting? :D

[UNLTrpt]

Like I have room to talk. We were beat by George Mason when they went on that incredible run a few years back. Of course, Hansbrough was only a freshman that year, and we had lost our top 7 scorers from the championship team the previous year, but who's counting? :D

apparently you are

[willthethrill]

I'm back fellas. Maybe I need to go out of the country more often when the Heels play. So excited for tomorrow, I can only imagine how much fun you guys have had over the past two weeks.

Are we doing a pick'em on ESPN or anything?

EDIT - JK, Clay, I got your message.

[RJ2kWJ]

Welcome back... and get pumped for the tourney! :multi

[seekupig]

good to see another new Tar Heel show up in time for the tournament.... they're not very well represented around here. :lol

[UNLTrpt]

Dustin...I'll just let you know right now. I gave you one more point yesterday than I should have. You got 5 right instead of 6.

Sorry.

edit: I know how closely you're following

[seekupig]

just noticed that JR Giddens is finally a senior at New Mexico after starting his career at Kansas...... if i can think of one more player, i'll nominate KU for the "All-Transfer" team.....

JR Giddens - New Mexico
David Padgett - Louisville
Micah Downs - Gonzaga
CJ Giles - Oregon State

[seekupig]

Dustin...I'll just let you know right now. I gave you one more point yesterday than I should have. You got 5 right instead of 6.

Sorry.

i noticed, but i've never been accused of being an honest guy so i didn't say anything..... :D

[RJ2kWJ]

Dustin...I'll just let you know right now. I gave you one more point yesterday than I should have. You got 5 right instead of 6.

Sorry.

I lost a team I had in the championship. :lorraine

[UNLTrpt]

Good win by Nebraska. Very impressive. I'm really feeling a NYC run in them

[seekupig]

I have Kansas winning it all, which makes me mad because 10 other people do :lol

it makes me mad because when they lose, i've got to listen to people bitch and whine about my team fucking up their brackets when it's pretty well documented that they're NEVER a safe pick to win it all..... :BANG

[UNLTrpt]

just noticed that JR Giddens is finally a senior at New Mexico after starting his career at Kansas...... if i can think of one more player, i'll nominate KU for the "All-Transfer" team.....

JR Giddens - New Mexico
David Padgett - Louisville
Micah Downs - Gonzaga
CJ Giles - Oregon State

I betcha he's regretting his decision right about...now.

[UNLTrpt]

it makes me mad because when they lose, i've got to listen to people bitch and whine about my team fucking up their brackets when it's pretty well documented that they're NEVER a safe pick to win it all..... :BANG

:lol :lol :lol

they do fuck up brackets though

[jblever]

apparently you are

Mhm, that would be the joke.

[willthethrill]

good to see another new Tar Heel show up in time for the tournament.... they're not very well represented around here. :lol
^^this guy. :rolleyes

[GavMan33]

I'm back fellas. Maybe I need to go out of the country more often when the Heels play. So excited for tomorrow, I can only imagine how much fun you guys have had over the past two weeks.

Are we doing a pick'em on ESPN or anything?

EDIT - JK, Clay, I got your message.

Will, welcome back kid. I thought you said you'd be back around tourney time, good to see you back around :thumbsup

[jblever]

^^this guy. :rolleyes

Just in time. I obviously don't post here too often, but if we are talking basketball...

[seekupig]

^^this guy. :rolleyes

what did i do? :D

[dreamingtreeIU]

I can't decide between texas and pitt, it's pissing me off

[UNLTrpt]

Mhm, that would be the joke.

:monkey

[SmoothG]

It's like Christmas Eve!

[bustdstuff]

What's the schedule like for tomorrow?

Awesome!!!!!! Since I only have to go to work for a few hours that should be while games are at break, adn even if they start again I can sit and the kitchen to watch the small tv.


P.S. Boys, did I mention that my unbelievably fantastically wonderful boyfriend bought a 73" DLP a couple of months ago, and that it's is what I'll be watching The Tourney on?:monkey :hump :hump :monkey

[seekupig]

It's like Christmas Eve!

:thumbsup

i feel like i should go to sleep so it gets here sooner......

[dreamingtreeIU]

^ except I don't have classes on christmas :( ... but I do have the directv package, so I feel ya

[jblever]

I can't decide between texas and pitt, it's pissing me off

Pitt is hot right now, but I can see Texas creating a shitstorm in their bracket. I have them in the Final Four. I think they will bounce back nicely from that loss to Kansas. Pitt has had some questionable losses this year, though they spanked G'town (thank the lord). It'll be a hell of a game either way.

[bustdstuff]

I can't decide between texas and pitt, it's pissing me off

I feel for you. That one could be a great game.

[seekupig]

but I do have the directv package

what is that?

[dreamingtreeIU]

Pitt is hot right now, but I can see Texas creating a shitstorm in their bracket. I have them in the Final Four. I think they will bounce back nicely from that loss to Kansas. Pitt has had some questionable losses this year, though they spanked G'town (thank the lord). It'll be a hell of a game either way.

Yea, I just don't trust pitt to keep goin that hot. My main match-up im baffled at is Georgetown vs. UNC

[bustdstuff]

Yea, I just don't trust pitt to keep goin that hot. My main match-up im baffled at is Georgetown vs. UNC

Pitt's not just hot they're good. Don't forget they only got healthy just before the Big E tourney.

[UNLTrpt]

Awesome!!!!!! Since I only have to go to work for a few hours that should be while games are at break, adn even if they start again I can sit and the kitchen to watch the small tv.


P.S. Boys, did I mention that my unbelievably fantastically wonderful boyfriend bought a 73" DLP a couple of months ago, and that it's is what I'll be watching The Tourney on?:monkey :hump :hump :monkey

it pisses me off that you have a boyfriend.

[bustdstuff]

it pisses me off that you have a boyfriend.

:lol :evil :lol

[seekupig]

Pitt's not just hot they're good. Don't forget they only got healthy just before the Big E tourney.

Pitt is nothing more than a poor mans Kansas..... they're solid every year and always disappoint in the tournament. i wouldn't put them in the Final Four if they were stuck in a bracket with nothing but mid-majors...

[dreamingtreeIU]

what is that?

can watch any game at any time..... on multiple tv's, split screen or whatever

[bustdstuff]

Pitt is nothing more than a poor mans Kansas..... they're solid every year and always disappoint in the tournament. i wouldn't put them in the Final Four if they were stuck in a bracket with nothing but mid-majors...

I like that they have senior leadership this year. Anyways I'll probably be around early tomorrow fretting over last minute changes to my bracket that won't work, yadda, yadda, yadda.


Good night.

[seekupig]

can watch any game at any time..... on multiple tv's, split screen or whatever

oh, gotcha. we've got that free through our cable company, haven't seen commercials for the DirecTV package.

[dreamingtreeIU]

oh, gotcha. we've got that free through our cable company, haven't seen commercials for the DirecTV package.

Nice, Comcast fucks over most of this region, so we got directv

[seekupig]

Nice, Comcast fucks over most of this region, so we got directv

i'm not even sure if it's our cable company that pulled it off. WRAL the local CBS affiliate is the only station in the country from what i've heard that's received permission to do this. we've had it since 2001.... makes for a good day. they just take the 24 hour weather & news stations and switch them to different basketball games..... this is our lineup for the weekend.

http://www.localtechwire.com/sports/story/2531241/

[clayj41]

Well it's officially my birthday! The Heels advancing to the Sweet 16 would be a suitable present. ;)

[seekupig]

Well it's officially my birthday! The Heels advancing to the Sweet 16 would be a suitable present. ;)

Happy Birthday...... :thumbsup

[clayj41]

Happy Birthday...... :thumbsup

Thanks Dustin! :)

[nhl123_2000]

Will man,
welcome back. how was the trip? you missed some big wins in CH my man.

[kydmb99]

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylt=Apx8EMGn3BT6e1Fxtj7vcV45nYcB?slug=jo-kentucky031908&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

*Tear*

[nhl123_2000]

clay man - happy birthday - I think that your desires shall be granted. gonna be a good weekend down here on the hill. ill have a drink for ya

[willthethrill]

Just in time. I obviously don't post here too often, but if we are talking basketball...
You should stick around after March, this is the best thread on Ants, at least in my opinion. That is, until Dustin makes some smartass comment.

NEXT!

[clayj41]

clay man - happy birthday - I think that your desires shall be granted. gonna be a good weekend down here on the hill. ill have a drink for ya

I should make the trip to Franklin Street to celebrate! ;)

[clayj41]

You should stick around after March, this is the best thread on Ants, at least in my opinion. That is, until Dustin makes some smartass comment.

NEXT!

Which is every other post. :p :lol

[seekupig]

Which is every other post. :p :lol

somebody has to keep this place honest..... if it weren't for my smartass comments, this place would turn into a TarHeel ball washing party in no time..... :lol

[nhl123_2000]

More than welcome to come party down here on franklin my man. itd be a good time for sure. ever been to CH?

[seekupig]

I should make the trip to Franklin Street to celebrate! ;)

if you ever make that trip, i'll go undercover in enemy territory and buy you your first blue cup at He's Not Here. :thumbsup

[nhl123_2000]

Yea well - the best team usually gets the most fans ;)

[nhl123_2000]

woo Dustin. He's not is the shit. I'm down for a blue cup once it gets a bit warmer

[seekupig]

Yea well - the best team usually gets the most fans ;)

that's certainly one way of describing a bandwagon..... ;)

(smartass comment #1,456,321) :D

[seekupig]

woo Dustin. He's not is the shit. I'm down for a blue cup once it gets a bit warmer

:thumbsup

i love that place when it's nice out and most of the students are gone for the summer..... it can be a bit of a clusterfuck otherwise.

[dreamingtreeIU]

somebody has to keep this place honest..... if it weren't for my smartass comments, this place would turn into a TarHeel ball washing party in no time..... :lol

I throw in my random opinions and hoosier biases

[seekupig]

I throw in my random opinions and hoosier biases

:thumbsup keep 'em coming. these TarHoles and their pansy colors are taking over..... :lol :lol

[seekupig]

under 12 hours until the carnage begins...... KU vs. Portland St. tips @ 12:25 EST.

[clayj41]

somebody has to keep this place honest..... if it weren't for my smartass comments, this place would turn into a TarHeel ball washing party in no time..... :lol

Well there's a reason we didn't create an *Official UNC Basketball Thread*. :D

More than welcome to come party down here on franklin my man. itd be a good time for sure. ever been to CH?

I might try to this summer. If nothing else I think i'm gonna try and make a game next year, especially if Hansbrough comes back.

if you ever make that trip, i'll go undercover in enemy territory and buy you your first blue cup at He's Not Here. :thumbsup

Good man! :D

[clayj41]

:thumbsup keep 'em coming. these TarHoles and their pansy colors are taking over..... :lol :lol

You have to admit the argyle is cool though! ;)

[dreamingtreeIU]

I have the option to record 2 games tomorrow for the noon tip off time area....... i narrowed it to

Georgia v. Xavier
Temple v. MSU
Kentucky v. Marquette

I can't pick between them. I will be at campus for these games


nevermind, just found out the third game is at 2:30

[kydmb99]

I have the option to record 2 games tomorrow for the noon tip off time area....... i narrowed it to

Georgia v. Xavier
Temple v. MSU
Kentucky v. Marquette

I can't pick between them. I will be at campus for these games

I'd go with Georgia/Xavier, UK/Marquette.

[clayj41]

I'd go with Georgia/Xavier, UK/Marquette.

I'd choose the same. Keep in mind that he's a Big 10 guy though. ;)

[dreamingtreeIU]

I really don't see temple beating msu, but who knows.... I'll just record two and hope I get lucky on the close games

[kydmb99]

I'd choose the same. Keep in mind that he's a Big 10 guy though. ;)

Yes, sadly enough. :)

[clayj41]

I really don't see temple beating msu, but who knows.... I'll just record two and hope I get lucky on the close games

I picked it. I see Pitt beating either of them anyway.

[chiznaz]

this by no means verified yet, but ku could be short two players tomorrow. Another board I post on has a guy in the same hotel as the Kansas team. Cops were talking to the coaches including self in the hallways. If its something like curfew, then it probably won't be a big deal, but he said two players were taken out of their room.

Like I said, this is by no means confirmed info yet.

[RJ2kWJ]

this by no means verified yet, but ku could be short two players tomorrow. Another board I post on has a guy in the same hotel as the Kansas team. Cops were talking to the coaches including self in the hallways. If its something like curfew, then it probably won't be a big deal, but he said two players were taken out of their room.

Like I said, this is by no means confirmed info yet.

OMFG First ever #16 over #1!!!!!!

Actually I think Kansas could sit their starting 5 and win.

[dreamingtreeIU]

^ I have g-town over them anyway, but still

[dreamingtreeIU]

OMFG First ever #16 over #1!!!!!!

Actually I think Kansas could sit their starting 5 and win.

Unless it's two starters, I can see them in the sweet sixteen regardless, maybe even elite 8....clemson being the only tough test

[UNLTrpt]

NIT pick'em Round 1 standings:

JRod1229 - 15 pts
RJ2kWJ - 14 pts
clayj41 - 13 pts
UNLTrpt - 13 pts
UNC41 - 13 pts
GavMan33 - 12 pts
justinandimcool - 12 pts
HolyCow - 12 pts
seekupig - 11 pts
dreamingtreeIU - 10 pts
41ravens - 10 pts

JRod1229 goes 15 for 16 in the first round. Only missed the Florida State win.

No one has lost their NIT champion yet.

[clayj41]

Let's hope its two starters! :D :p

[smeritt]

I'll find the two starters and kill them

[dreamingtreeIU]

I have them in the final..... hopefully it's just a scuffle or curfew issue

[chiznaz]

Well I doubt I will find anything out tonight. It was posted on an A&M site and made it's way to a KU site. The A&M site has a huge bracket competition where picks have to be in by 11:59pm. This guy is either trying to get people to change their picks based on crap or he actually saw this. Who knows.... just relaying info here

[dreamingtreeIU]

Well I doubt I will find anything out tonight. It was posted on an A&M site and made it's way to a KU site. The A&M site has a huge bracket competition where picks have to be in by 11:59pm. This guy is either trying to get people to change their picks based on crap or he actually saw this. Who knows.... just relaying info here

What site?

[chiznaz]

What site?


Texags.com is the big A&M site.
The KU site is KUsports.com

I read it on a AggieYell which is a subscription site.

http://boards.kusports.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=964445&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1&nt=6

[clayj41]

What site?

Dustin I just checked our private pool and I don't think you've submitted your picks yet. Neither has Bryan...let this be a reminder. :)

[dreamingtreeIU]

Dustin I just checked our private pool and I don't think you've submitted your picks yet. Neither has Bryan...let this be a reminder. :)

Dustin as in me or the other Dustin?

[seekupig]

Dustin I just checked our private pool and I don't think you've submitted your picks yet. Neither has Bryan...let this be a reminder. :)

i just checked and they're in. what are you seeing that makes you think i haven't made them yet?

[seekupig]

this by no means verified yet, but ku could be short two players tomorrow. Another board I post on has a guy in the same hotel as the Kansas team. Cops were talking to the coaches including self in the hallways. If its something like curfew, then it probably won't be a big deal, but he said two players were taken out of their room.

Like I said, this is by no means confirmed info yet.

looks to be a rumor. i'll send you my doctor's bill for the heart tests i had done this morning..... :lol

[seekupig]

the coach for Portland St. is getting his players fired up.... and maybe the KU players too....

“Kansas has all the tools,” Bone told the paper. “They’re big, strong, quick, athletic and aggressive … and they’re very beatable."

[seekupig]

interesting tidbit i just heard.... not that it means anything. :lol

the last KU National Championship was in 1988, their path that year was....

Lincoln, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four

20 years later, it's....

Omaha, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four


yes, i'm reaching for any hope i can find.... :lol

[clayj41]

i just checked and they're in. what are you seeing that makes you think i haven't made them yet?

I was referring to the other Dustin (dreamingtreeIU). Their PPR had said 0.

[bustdstuff]

Well it's officially my birthday! The Heels advancing to the Sweet 16 would be a suitable present. ;)

Happy Birthday!!

So now my Final Four has UNC, KU, Duke, and Texas.:rolleyes

[bustdstuff]

interesting tidbit i just heard.... not that it means anything. :lol

the last KU National Championship was in 1988, their path that year was....

Lincoln, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four

20 years later, it's....

Omaha, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four


yes, i'm reaching for any hope i can find.... :lol


I heard that a couple of days ago. And, it's not reaching. If it were my team I would think it was our time (again).

[seekupig]

Happy Birthday!!

So now my Final Four has UNC, KU, Duke, and Texas.:rolleyes

i've got ...

UNC vs. Kansas
Texas vs. UCLA

and me ordering the "One Shining Moment" dvd when it's all said and done.... :D

[unccrombie]

Unless it's two starters, I can see them in the sweet sixteen regardless, maybe even elite 8....clemson being the only tough test
you're joking,right? clemson...

[bustdstuff]

i've got ...

UNC vs. Kansas
Texas vs. UCLA

and me ordering the "One Shining Moment" dvd when it's all said and done.... :D

I went out on a limb this morning, and picked UCONN over UCLA. I know it's crazy, but it could put me over the top. It was also pretty much the only way I could put Duke in the FF.

[willthethrill]

you're joking,right? clemson...
Did you not watch the ACC Tournament?

My Final Four is:

UNC v. Kansas
Texas v. Xavier :eek

With me mailing the One Shining Moment DVD to Dustin.

[unccrombie]

Did you not watch the ACC Tournament?

My Final Four is:

UNC v. Kansas
Texas v. Xavier :eek

With me mailing the One Shining Moment DVD to Dustin.
i have unc/kansas and texas/ucla. texas/unc in the final, unc taking it

and i did watch the tourney, i also saw how well they played unc all year, but i also remember the collapses by them and for them (by MD). good teams wont collapse like MD

[bustdstuff]

I should also mention that I've gone back on an earlier statement. I have whored myself out to the $10,000. I have made multiple brackets, but won't really count them (unless it's counting cash).

[41ravens]

interesting tidbit i just heard.... not that it means anything. :lol

the last KU National Championship was in 1988, their path that year was....

Lincoln, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four

20 years later, it's....

Omaha, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four


yes, i'm reaching for any hope i can find.... :lol

someone was listening to mike and mike this morning. ;)

dustin, it seems that half the people at espn have kansas winning it all. that doesn't make me feel very good about that pick.

[unccrombie]

I should also mention that I've gone back on an earlier statement. I have whored myself out to the $10,000. I have made multiple brackets, but won't really count them (unless it's counting cash).
hey, money is money, i throw my standards to the wind for cash like that :lol

[bustdstuff]

hey, money is money, i throw my standards to the wind for cash like that :lol

That kind of cash pays for my summer, and a couple of friends.:D

[unccrombie]

That kind of cash pays for my summer, and a couple of friends.:D
hell, id bank 2/3 of it and spend the rest next time the boys go overseas. now theres a vacation

[bustdstuff]

hell, id bank 2/3 of it and spend the rest next time the boys go overseas. now theres a vacation

I like that. Amsterdam and the boys. Life would be nice.

[UNC41]

interesting tidbit i just heard.... not that it means anything. :lol

the last KU National Championship was in 1988, their path that year was....

Lincoln, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four

20 years later, it's....

Omaha, Nebraska -> Detroit, Michigan -> Final Four

UNC started its championship runs within North Carolina in 1982, 1993 and 2005.

yes, i'm reaching for any hope i can find.... :lol

i've got ...

UNC vs. Kansas
Texas vs. UCLA

and me ordering the "One Shining Moment" dvd when it's all said and done.... :D

I have the same Final Four as you, but different results obviously.

[unccrombie]

I like that. Amsterdam and the boys. Life would be nice.
a nice state of mind ;)

[seekupig]

someone was listening to mike and mike this morning. ;)

dustin, it seems that half the people at espn have kansas winning it all. that doesn't make me feel very good about that pick.

doesn't make me feel good either.... but 47% of the nation has UNC, which makes me feel a little bit better.... :lol

in my head of i've got UCLA, but in my heart i have to go with my boys....

[SmoothG]

My Picks:

Sweet 16
UNC
Washington State
Louisville
Tennesse
Kansas
Clemson
USC
Georgetown
Memphis
Pitt
Stanford
Texas
UCLA
UConn
Xavier
Arizona

Elite 8
UNC
Louisville
Kansas
Georgetown
Pitt
Texas
UCLA
Arizona

Final Four
UNC
Georgetown
Texas
UCLA

UCLA beating UNC in the Championship

[HolyCow]

Good win by Nebraska. Very impressive. I'm really feeling a NYC run in them
Me too. That's why I picked them. :)

PS - T-minus 1-hour and 32 minutes....

[SmoothG]

I read on collegehoopsnet.com that one guy submitted 33 DIFFERENT brackets. Is it me...or is that a crime against true sports fans? I go with one bracket. I might be able to understand 2. But anymore is WEAK. Just what I think.

[RJ2kWJ]

I read on collegehoopsnet.com that one guy submitted 33 DIFFERENT brackets. Is it me...or is that a crime against true sports fans? I go with one bracket. I might be able to understand 2. But anymore is WEAK. Just what I think.

Thats absolutely ridiculous.

[JRod1229]

Well I'm currently leading the NIT... but now I started picking upsets so I see my demise soon.

[seekupig]

Thats absolutely ridiculous.

i'm nervous for you.... Duke has the dreaded Double B matchup in the first round.

Bucknell Bison
Bradley Braves
Belmont Bruins

[kydmb99]

:eek

[RJ2kWJ]

i'm nervous for you.... Duke has the dreaded Double B matchup in the first round.

Bucknell Bison
Bradley Braves
Belmont Bruins

Thanks for giving me another reason to be even more nervous about my team. I really needed that. :lol :lol

[bustdstuff]

Well, the dishes are done, the work clothes are out, the bud has been ground, the immense television is on, a fresh 12 pack of Coca-Cola has just been opened, and I have time to spare. :D

[bustdstuff]

Thanks for giving me another reason to be even more nervous about my team. I really needed that. :lol :lol

Ignore him. He just doesn't want to jinx his own team right now. :lol

[RJ2kWJ]

Well, the dishes are done, the work clothes are out, the bud has been ground, the immense television is on, a fresh 12 pack of Coca-Cola has just been opened, and I have time to spare. :D

You messed up... :D

[bustdstuff]

You messed up... :D

I have to work a bit later. So, I'm going with bud and caffeine for the afternoon session, and bud and beer for the night session.

[UNLTrpt]

I'll drop a little knowledge for y'all

Nebraska has served as a NCAA tournament host 4 previous times and 3 times, the national champion has come from Nebraska. '77-Marquette, '80-Lousiville, and of course '88-Danny and the Miracles (Kansas).

All signs are pointing to kansas...I just can't pull the trigger.

[unccrombie]

I'll drop a little knowledge for y'all

Nebraska has served as a NCAA tournament host 4 previous times and 3 times, the national champion has come from Nebraska. '77-Marquette, '80-Lousiville, and of course '88-Danny and the Miracles (Kansas).

All signs are pointing to kansas...I just can't pull the trigger.
make it 3/5 ;)

[smeritt]

I read on collegehoopsnet.com that one guy submitted 33 DIFFERENT brackets. Is it me...or is that a crime against true sports fans? I go with one bracket. I might be able to understand 2. But anymore is WEAK. Just what I think.I had to do two different ones because my moms work pool takes two brackets and adds there points together. So based on my no confidence in my orginal, I did another one in which i have no confidence in. This march madness may turn on to be the better ones in memory

[seekupig]

make it 3/5 ;)

Pat Forde's best/worst case scnenario for the Tar Heels....

Best Case: Ty Lawson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31608) has two good wheels, Wayne Ellington (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31606) has his shooting eye and Tyler Hansbrough (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27018) has a Psycho six-game run, averaging 25 and 15 as the Tar Heels cruise to another title. Kansas loses before the Final Four to spare Roy Williams the "This Is Your Life" story line. Duke gets bounced in the first weekend.
Worst Case: Ol' Roy relapses to Kansas-level tension on the sidelines, and Carolina is shocked in the second round by Arkansas. Lawson re-tweaks the ankle, Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men. Kansas wins title, praises Bill Self for doing what Roy could not do in Lawrence. Duke advances to Final Four despite early-round injuries that Mike Krzyzewski bravely does not mention publicly.

[unccrombie]

Pat Forde's best/worst case scnenario for the Tar Heels....

Best Case: Ty Lawson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31608) has two good wheels, Wayne Ellington (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31606) has his shooting eye and Tyler Hansbrough (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27018) has a Psycho six-game run, averaging 25 and 15 as the Tar Heels cruise to another title. Kansas loses before the Final Four to spare Roy Williams the "This Is Your Life" story line. Duke gets bounced in the first weekend.
Worst Case: Ol' Roy relapses to Kansas-level tension on the sidelines, and Carolina is shocked in the second round by Arkansas. Lawson re-tweaks the ankle, Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men. Kansas wins title, praises Bill Self for doing what Roy could not do in Lawrence. Duke advances to Final Four despite early-round injuries that Mike Krzyzewski bravely does not mention publicly.
well i think we all knew that, even with a lawson retweak depending on how bad it is, we should be ok until the tenn/kansas game if that pans out. and i agree about wayne and the cast. kansas just needs to do what theyve done all year and they're easily in the final 4

[unccrombie]

Pat Forde's best/worst case scnenario for the Tar Heels....

Best Case: Ty Lawson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31608) has two good wheels, Wayne Ellington (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31606) has his shooting eye and Tyler Hansbrough (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27018) has a Psycho six-game run, averaging 25 and 15 as the Tar Heels cruise to another title. Kansas loses before the Final Four to spare Roy Williams the "This Is Your Life" story line. Duke gets bounced in the first weekend.
Worst Case: Ol' Roy relapses to Kansas-level tension on the sidelines, and Carolina is shocked in the second round by Arkansas. Lawson re-tweaks the ankle, Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men. Kansas wins title, praises Bill Self for doing what Roy could not do in Lawrence. Duke advances to Final Four despite early-round injuries that Mike Krzyzewski bravely does not mention publicly.
i seriously snorted and my boss asked if i was ok when i read the best case

Best Case: Kansas forgets to sew NCAA logos onto uniforms and gets hit with five technical fouls before the jump ball, and the Vikings make four free throws. Coaches decide it will never get any better than that, pull the team off the floor and go home.

Worst Case: Kansas shows up in proper uniforms, wins the jump ball, dunks on the opening possession, takes a 32-6 lead and wins by 50.

[UNC41]

Pat Forde's best/worst case scnenario for the Tar Heels....

Best Case: Ty Lawson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31608) has two good wheels, Wayne Ellington (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31606) has his shooting eye and Tyler Hansbrough (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=27018) has a Psycho six-game run, averaging 25 and 15 as the Tar Heels cruise to another title. Kansas loses before the Final Four to spare Roy Williams the "This Is Your Life" story line. Duke gets bounced in the first weekend.
Worst Case: Ol' Roy relapses to Kansas-level tension on the sidelines, and Carolina is shocked in the second round by Arkansas. Lawson re-tweaks the ankle, Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men. Kansas wins title, praises Bill Self for doing what Roy could not do in Lawrence. Duke advances to Final Four despite early-round injuries that Mike Krzyzewski bravely does not mention publicly.

Forde also has one for Kansas ...

Best Case: There is no Bucknell this year, no Bradley, no regional final meltdown. There's only Bill Self flashing that squinty-eyed grin all the way to the national title, whipping Roy Williams and North Carolina along the way. On the 20th anniversary of Danny Manning's carrying the Jayhawks to the title, they do it by committee this time.

Worst Case: The nightmare continues. UNLV makes shots, Kansas gets uptight and Kansas State alum Lon Kruger is the latest to slip the dagger into the Jayhawks. This time, it's the second round instead of the first or fourth. Meanwhile, Ol' Roy wins a second title at Carolina and Michael Beasley takes K-State to the Sweet 16.

[unccrombie]

the ones for the 16's are hilarious actually

[seekupig]

the time has arrived....... good luck, everyone!

[dreamingtreeIU]

I was referring to the other Dustin (dreamingtreeIU). Their PPR had said 0.

mine are in too, as of last night at some point

[seekupig]

the tv's are ready to go.....

Kansas vs. Portland St. on the Big tv
Michigan St. vs. Temple on the picture-in-picture
Xavier vs. Georgia on the little tv

time to fire up the grill and open a cold beer......

:multi

[41ravens]

so who else (except dustin) is sitting at work with MMOD fired up and ready to go? i wish i had an office. i'm gonna have to look over my shoulder all day.

[justinandimcool]

This is the best...day...ever!

Upsets:
USA over Tennessee
St. Joe's over Oklahoma
Siena over Vandy
Davidson over Gonzaga
Kent over UNLV
WKU over Drake
Arizona over WVU
SMC over Miami

Sweet 16 surprises: USC, Mississippi State, Clemson

Regionals: UNC vs Louisville, Kansas vs Georgetown, Texas vs Michigan State, Uconn vs Xavier

Final four: Louisville, Kansas, Texas, Uconn

Finals: Kansas over UConn :lol

[41ravens]

This is the best...day...ever!

Upsets:
USA over Tennessee
St. Joe's over Oklahoma
Siena over Vandy
Davidson over Gonzaga
Kent over UNLV
WKU over Drake
Arizona over WVU
SMC over Miami

Sweet 16 surprises: USC, Mississippi State, Clemson

Regionals: UNC vs Louisville, Kansas vs Georgetown, Texas vs Michigan State, Uconn vs Xavier

Final four: Louisville, Kansas, Texas, Uconn

Finals: Kansas over UConn :lol

with you on all except for USA. go butler! and i've got your trojans in my elite 8, so they better not let me down.

[nhl123_2000]

ok now it's time to reveal my final four : UNC, Kansas, Texas, and.....UConn

[jblever]

"Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men."

There is no "suckering" here. It depends on if the refs are calling the game close or not. Obviously, the ACC tourney wasn't called close, Hansbrough was molested down low (that sounded dirty). Oh, how I love when people say Hansbrough catches breaks with the fouls he draws.

[seekupig]

"Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men."

There is no "suckering" here. It depends on if the refs are calling the game close or not. Obviously, the ACC tourney wasn't called close, Hansbrough was molested down low (that sounded dirty). Oh, how I love when people say Hansbrough catches breaks with the fouls he draws.

i don't think he catches breaks on the fouls he draws, i think he catches breaks on the non-calls when he's on defense. i can't be convinced that someone that plays as rough as he does should NEVER foul out. my two cents on the second coming of J.C.. :)

[SmoothG]

"Ellington shoots 1-for-10 and Hansbrough cannot sucker the officials into calling 14 fouls on the Hogs' big men."

There is no "suckering" here. It depends on if the refs are calling the game close or not. Obviously, the ACC tourney wasn't called close, Hansbrough was molested down low (that sounded dirty). Oh, how I love when people say Hansbrough catches breaks with the fouls he draws.

I don't think I've seen someone so blinded by homerism in a while. Refering to more than just this post.

[justinandimcool]

omg, I love the boss button on the MMOD thing. :lol

[41ravens]

omg, I love the boss button on the MMOD thing. :lol

yeah, that's pretty good. i've got my own excel sheets that actually make sense that i can bring up, though.

[justinandimcool]

To be honest I'm only rooting for USC, and whoever's playing against Memphis/UCLA.

I'm putting down the brackets and I'm only hoping for some good basketball.

[bustdstuff]

Why do first round games start off so slowly?

[seekupig]

Why do first round games start off so slowly?

you must not be getting the KU game.... :lol :lol

i turned it on expecting a basketball game and a slam dunk exhibition has broken out instead.... :D

[kydmb99]

you must not be getting the KU game.... :lol :lol

i turned it on expecting a basketball game and a slam dunk exhibition has broken out instead.... :D

Yeah, I'm watching KU on the MMOD, it's getting ugly fast. Also, no announcers = best way to watch a game. (Unless it's Gus Johnson)

[GSUdawg521]

Woo just got back from class to catch our game. I'm just glad I don't have to watch it with my roommate and his girlfriend. Neither of them know shit, he repeats everything the announcers say and everytime someone misses she says it was a stupid decision. They both scream and clap at every single basket. :BANG

[justinandimcool]

Okay, double digits for Kansas, change the game already CBS! :lol

[bustdstuff]

I'm getting UGA/XU. Good game so far. Yet neither of them have broken 20 points in more than 10 minutes,

[snow1868]

Ah, I love this. I took off of work just to sit around, drink beer and watch games. I love pto. Cheers everyone and happy basketball watching!

[41ravens]

Woo just got back from class to catch our game. I'm just glad I don't have to watch it with my roommate and his girlfriend. Neither of them know shit, he repeats everything the announcers say and everytime someone misses she says it was a stupid decision. They both scream and clap at every single basket. :BANG

reminds me of my college days with my roomie and his girl. he actually knew shit, though. but damn, she was annoying. she's gotten better through their relationship and is actually tolerable to watch sports with now. but damn, when they first got together, i couldn't stand watching sports of any kind with them.

[seekupig]

reminds me of my college days with my roomie and his girl. he actually knew shit, though. but damn, she was annoying. she's gotten better through their relationship and is actually tolerable to watch sports with now. but damn, when they first got together, i couldn't stand watching sports of any kind with them.

my best friend is like that with his fiance. they're both Tar Heel fans, but she's clueless. half the time when she's cheering it's because everyone else is, but she has no idea why.... just knows it's what she's supposed to do. she's the ultimate homer that has UNC beating Duke for the National Title in our home pool..... :lol

[41ravens]

xavier's got their hands full it looks like. anyone know if bob ended up going?

[GSUdawg521]

reminds me of my college days with my roomie and his girl. he actually knew shit, though. but damn, she was annoying. she's gotten better through their relationship and is actually tolerable to watch sports with now. but damn, when they first got together, i couldn't stand watching sports of any kind with them.

Our third roommate knows nearly everything about sports. I know some but I don't profess to know everything. But this other guy he doesn't watch shit for sports but always acts like he's proving his manhood by bullshitting. If it's all 3 of us me and the other guy get a kick out of laughing at the stupid shit he says. My favorite is when he says something about the 60 yard line in football.

[unccrombie]

xavier's got their hands full it looks like. anyone know if bob ended up going?
thats the game im most concerned with today

[justinandimcool]

I hate when there are two close games going on and I get the blowout. MMOD is nice and all, but god dammit.

[unccrombie]

I hate when there are two close games going on and I get the blowout. MMOD is nice and all, but god dammit.
you can select games...

[seekupig]

it seems as if Brandon Rush has played himself from a late first rounder to a lottery pick over the last few games....... :shrug

[justinandimcool]

I meant CBS. :p

[RJ2kWJ]

it seems as if Brandon Rush has played himself from a late first rounder to a lottery pick over the last few games....... :shrug

Yea he looks great right now.

[seekupig]

I hate when there are two close games going on and I get the blowout. MMOD is nice and all, but god dammit.

enjoy the beauty..... :D

they should switch you soon if this continues to get out of hand....

[unccrombie]

mmod is blocked at work, im stuck to watchin the scoreboard

[justinandimcool]

Woo hoo! Game change! Go MSU!

[justinandimcool]

mmod is blocked at work, im stuck to watchin the scoreboard
That sucks, where do you work?

[seekupig]

has anyone seen Bob? he's a great Xavier salesman, but i think i may want a refund if this keeps up..... :lol

i'm just hoping UGA is running on adrenaline and comes back to earth with tired legs in the second half.... i can't affor to lose an Elite Eight team in the first game of the tourney....

[41ravens]

has anyone seen Bob? he's a great Xavier salesman, but i think i may want a refund if this keeps up..... :lol

i'm just hoping UGA is running on adrenaline and comes back to earth with tired legs in the second half.... i can't affor to lose an Elite Eight team in the first game of the tourney....

last i heard, he was trying to go to the games.

by the way, nice buster h. ymen. :lol

[emu513]

Xavier is getting worked. Nice.

[kydmb99]

Yeah, Brandon Rush is an absolute stud.

[nhl123_2000]

Lucky for me we get ALL of the games from our Time Warner. It's great switching between numerous High Def bball games :)

[Lee3691]

X is not looking so well. I got them going out in the 2nd, so no biggie if this continues.

[seekupig]

Yeah, Brandon Rush is an absolute stud.

:thumbsup

15 points (3 three pointers), 5 rebounds, 3 assists.... in the first half.

[unccrombie]

That sucks, where do you work?
LORD, in erie, pa. we make/design parts for government helicopters

[GSUdawg521]

i'm just hoping UGA is running on adrenaline and comes back to earth with tired legs in the second half.... i can't affor to lose an Elite Eight team in the first game of the tourney....


I think they dispelled that notion after the won their 2nd game in the same day last weekend. Now they just want it more and are playing cause they have nothing to lose.

[kydmb99]

:thumbsup

15 points (3 three pointers), 5 rebounds, 3 assists.... in the first half.

He could average 18-20 a game pretty easily if he wasn't on such a stacked team IMO.

[RJ2kWJ]

Anyone else just notice on the TV that Xavier is down 35-26 with 18:50 left in the first half? :lol

And I thought Kansas was high powered...

[seekupig]

Anyone else just notice on the TV that Xavier is down 35-26 with 18:50 left in the first half? :lol

And I thought Kansas was high powered...


that's the halftime countdown timer...... ;)

[41ravens]

is anyone else in a group on cbssportsline? is it letting you view your group's brackets? cause it isn't for me. it's telling me to wait for the games to start.

[RJ2kWJ]

that's the halftime countdown timer...... ;)

And Im dumb. :lol

[GSUdawg521]

And Im dumb. :lol

:lol Jesus you thought 61 points had been scored in a minute and a half?!

[unccrombie]

:lol Jesus you thought 61 points had been scored in a minute and a half?!
in my world half court shots are 20pts

[UNLTrpt]

yay for on the brink of losing an Elite 8 team on the first day...

:lorraine

[unccrombie]

yay for on the brink of losing an Elite 8 team on the first day...

:lorraine
ditto, itll be the last time i trust a mid major

[41ravens]

what the fuck, xavier?

[snow1868]

Wake up Xavier. Looks like we're all in the same boat, I'll lose an elite eight team as well.

[unccrombie]

so much for UGA being spent, fuckin analysts

[GSUdawg521]

last time you'll underestimate the dawgs :lol

[41ravens]

it's too early to lose a sweet 16.

[bustdstuff]

I think they dispelled that notion after the won their 2nd game in the same day last weekend. Now they just want it more and are playing cause they have nothing to lose.


They are a bit hot, but I think that they're really just playing their best ball when you're supposed to. In the post season. I don't have t hem as a FF team but still.

[emu513]

ditto, itll be the last time i trust a mid major

Yes!!

[kydmb99]

This UGA/XU game is FAR from over.

[41ravens]

yeah, there's still plenty of time.

[unccrombie]

last time you'll underestimate the dawgs :lol
aside from the tourney, yes

[UNLTrpt]

come on back X!

[unccrombie]

:lol i love the real time chat goin

[bustdstuff]

I like sitting at home doing my part to contribute to the lost $1.7B in lost man hours for these two weeks.:D

[justinandimcool]

Xavier starting to show some spunk...

[clayj41]

While I'd laugh if they lost, I need to save as many elite eight teams as possible.

[41ravens]

xavier won't lose. i have them picked and seeing as how my bracket is perfect, it's pretty much impossible for them to lose.

[41ravens]

in other news, good to see mich st. taking care of business.

[clayj41]

in other news, good to see mich st. taking care of business.

I'm glad I changed that pick this morning. :lol

[unccrombie]

i think the #1 that blows out the #16 the most should get a cash bonus

[justinandimcool]

Bang. Tie.




Boom. X by 3. UGA lost their legs.

[JRod1229]

Go Dawgs!

[clayj41]

X Men!!!

[GSUdawg521]

Why must they all come down to the wire! :lol

[seekupig]

X Men!!!


:thumbsup :multi

[justinandimcool]

Xavier's fast break looks awesome. Defense has been in control as well.

[justinandimcool]

What a stepback 3 by Humphrey.

[GSUdawg521]

that should do it for us :shrug

[bustdstuff]

Well there goes that pick.

[UNLTrpt]

I went for the Temple upset. Oh well. I'm happy that X came back and won it more than I am that Temple lost.

[kydmb99]

NICE start for UK so far. Let's go CATS! :bounce

[GSUdawg521]

I'm happy with SEC Champ banner in our coliseum :)

Good luck with your brackets!

[clayj41]

NICE start for UK so far. Let's go CATS! :bounce

Unfortunately I support this post. :lol

[MPizzle06]

No slip-ups so far...the Xavier game was a scare but no sweat

[neumdogg]

No slip-ups so far...the Xavier game was a scare but no sweat
Me too.

I need Kentucky to win now!

[41ravens]

3/3.

let's go kentucky/kent st/baylor/pitt!

[unccrombie]

looks bad for kent, could be losing that one

[kydmb99]

Proud of UK so far. Hanging around, playing D, things they do when they win. Should be within 1-3 going into half.

[bustdstuff]

Well I'm off to work I might be back later tonight. We'll have to see how much I drink after work.

[Lee3691]

Kent State is going to cause me to lose the 5 million on Yahoo. NEVER EVER BET AGAINST LONNY K.

[kydmb99]

After that first half, I just have a bad feeling for UK. If we had Patterson, we would definitely be the better team but we're just so vulnerable inside without him. :shrug

[UNLTrpt]

Las Vegas is rolling.

[41ravens]

what the shit, kent st.? get it together!

[seekupig]

3-0, i've got Marquette, Pitt, UNLV, & Baylor going right now....

[UNLTrpt]

Baylor isn't holding up the Big 12 name very well.

[41ravens]

not looking good in two games right now. but both teams were only one and dones, so not all is lost.

[unccrombie]

Baylor isn't holding up the Big 12 name very well.
purdue is a great squad though

[dmbphan041]

fuck I had Kent St and Baylor as upsets.

fucking hell.

[41ravens]

purdue is raining threes right now. fuck.

[kydmb99]

Our injuries/lack of scorers is killing us right now. I think Marquette wins by 5-10.

[Lee3691]

I have Baylor going sweet 16.

In my pool, I am one of only 2 with UCLA over Kansas, and the other person has a different Final 4; as much as we hate seeing our teams going down, due to the weighted scoring system, you are okay if your Final 4 teams are still alive.

[JRod1229]

well my bracket is busted... damn your Baylor

[UNC41]

I can't access MMOD from work. This. Really. Blows.

[41ravens]

three fuckin' blowouts and the kentucky/marq. game. lamesauce.

[dmbphan041]

*rips up my bracket*

fuck this shit.

[41ravens]

i'm probably gonna lose 3/4 of this group. but i had them all losing next round. so i'm all right. i'll make up some ground with arizona and western kentucky.

[unccrombie]

I can't access MMOD from work. This. Really. Blows.
ditto, lame corporations forcing us to "attempt to do work"

[unccrombie]

i'm probably gonna lose 3/4 of this group. but i had them all losing next round. so i'm all right. i'll make up some ground with arizona and western kentucky.
so you think

[neumdogg]

Kentucky needs to get it back together!

Did kent st. go retarded?!

[dmbphan041]

fuck Baylor, and fuck Kent St. How'd these teams get in!? they're getting destroyed.

[unccrombie]

Kentucky needs to get it back together!

Did kent st. go retarded?!
brain dead

[kydmb99]

UK is clawing and fighting... back within 5.

Crawford with 28! :eek An NBA team would be wise to pick this kid up.

[UNLTrpt]

We just over think this boys. We try and search and humm and haw over these upsets...and most of the time they just don't come.

[41ravens]

We just over think this boys. We try and search and humm and haw over these upsets...and most of the time they just don't come.

pretty much. pretty much every pool i'm in, i have the most upsets picked. a lot of 1's, 2's and 3's in the sweet 16/elite 8 for everyone else. so i'll either win the pools, or come in dead last.

[unccrombie]

We just over think this boys. We try and search and humm and haw over these upsets...and most of the time they just don't come.
we know too much for our own good

[dreamingtreeIU]

at least baylor showed up

[41ravens]

the only real surprise right now is kent st. getting completely dominated.

[kydmb99]

Fuck. Game over. Good game Marquette.

[41ravens]

baylor's throwing up desparation threes with 12 minutes left. good sign.

[willthethrill]

Crawford going OFF.

[Lee3691]

Marquette has a player whose last name is MATTHEWS, whose mom's last name is MOORE

[clayj41]

Another 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek

[dmbigeyedphish]

Freakin' nail-biter.

[willthethrill]

I swear, ESPN, I switched it to Michigan State over Temple. I could've sworn I did that. I SWEAR. F me.

[clayj41]

Marquest has a player whose last name is MATTHEWS, whose mom's last name is MOORE

I would spell it D-I-V-O-R-C-E.