Five Minutes to Basketballukah (i.e. The March Madness Thread) - Page 12

cthomer5000 · 03-27-2005, 07:43 PM

In both my pools i'm in real good shape. In fact, if things shake out perfectly in the final 4, the championship game is irrelevant. I need Louisville and Michigan State to pull it out!

Schmidty · 03-27-2005, 08:59 PM

I am finally coming down after that win. Have a had a few too many beers with my father-in-law. Can't wait for Saturday!!

Go MSU!!!!!!!!!!!!

SFL Cat · 03-27-2005, 09:05 PM

Well damn...Kentucky's gone. Guess I'll have to root for Louisville now.

Wolfpack · 03-27-2005, 09:10 PM

I'm in the same boat with jay...oh, so close to getting all four Final Four teams right. It's a shame that Kentucky looked so utterly wretched during that last possession in that first overtime. (That's been a disturbing trend the last couple of days, it seems...dribble, dribble, dribble...oh #$(*! What do I do now?!) I coulda been a contender...at least on Yahoo (I had gotten all the way up to #251).

Radii · 03-27-2005, 10:03 PM

Missed out on this thread since I was at the inlaws for easter... finally caught up via tivo.. GO UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine the final four can be more exciting than the 4 games from the last two days, an amazing weekend of basketball. Thank god UNC didn't go to overtime along w/ the other 3 games or I probably would have had a heart attack.

GL Schmidty to MSU next weekend, should be a good game, MSU is playing very good right now.

Mr. Wednesday · 03-27-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

his foot is on the line. i spotted it before they even mentioned it. should be overturned, IMHO.

I said that the first time I saw the side-angle replay, but I reversed myself when I saw the super-blown-up version. As it turns out, though, it doesn't matter, aside from giving us ten more minutes of basketball to watch.

Mr. Wednesday · 03-27-2005, 10:30 PM

Similarly to several others, Kentucky was my last Final Four team in my only bracket that's actually doing well.

TazFTW · 03-27-2005, 10:38 PM

I still have my Illinois - UNC championship game.

Arles · 03-27-2005, 10:54 PM

I think the Illinois Louisville game will be the best one of the Final Four. I'm excited to see that one as both teams are playing very well right now.

TazFTW · 03-28-2005, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Who is the older basketball player in the Coke commercial with the grocery bag?

From what I've heard, it is Nigel Miguel.

Ragone · 03-28-2005, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW

From what I've heard, it is Nigel Miguel.

I won't even put my bag down

BishopMVP · 03-28-2005, 05:26 AM

I had Arizona over Kentucky in the final...so not the best Elite 8 weekend for my bracket. Great games, certainly some questionable officating (Villanova travel call, last 4 minutes of Ariz/Ill) but unlike the first weekend, this one was spectacular. Now I'm just hoping for great games.

On a random note, does anyone know the name of the 80's/Strip-Club-esque song with the "Whoa, yeah!" CBS keeps using?

illinifan999 · 03-28-2005, 06:40 AM

Not too shabby of a weekend for suck a "weak" conference.

Ragone · 03-28-2005, 06:44 AM

Well, i got tickets for the final four

suckers!

Arles · 03-28-2005, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragone

Well, i got tickets for the final four

suckers!

It's OK, you'll just have to watch the dismantling of Louisville by the Illini in person now.

B & B · 03-28-2005, 08:24 AM

Oddly, any combination of teams meeting up in the title game would not be a suprise.

JeeberD · 03-28-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

Lute lost his wife a few years back and is now married to some Oil Tycoon (23 years his senior) who spends most of her time traveling. What would he retire to right now?

WTF? Lute has got to be in his sixties, right? So he married a 90-ish year old female oil tycoon who travels all the time?

Gross...

Arles · 03-28-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

WTF? Lute has got to be in his sixties, right? So he married a 90-ish year old female oil tycoon who travels all the time?

Gross...

Sorry, meant he's 23 years her senior

Lute's approaching 70 and I think she's in her 40s.

JeeberD · 03-28-2005, 10:22 AM

OK, that makes much more sense...

davidlando1 · 04-02-2005, 02:00 PM

Final Four tonight, I am so jacked up for this, I can hardly sit still. Thankfully I'm at work, so i can mostly keep my mind occupied. I've been waiting for this night since the Michigan game in 1989. It's the Illini's turn now. I read this on another board, and thought it was cool enough to share:
Three men are playing a game. Another man comes in and screams " the world is coming to an end!!" One man gets up, leaves the table saying, I'm going to go pray. The 2nd man gets up and says " I'm going to get a drink". The 3rd man doesn't move, he says "I'm gonna finish the game." Illini basketball.....They're gonna finish the game.

TLK · 04-02-2005, 05:04 PM

Illinois (-3)
Michigan State (+5)

cody8200 · 04-02-2005, 07:08 PM

All over, Illinois wins...badly. 72-57. I dont see how they will end...they simply dominated in the 2nd half.

Arles · 04-02-2005, 07:08 PM

It was a great game. Either UNC or MSU will have a tough time with the Illini.

MikeVic · 04-02-2005, 07:27 PM

UNC vs Michigan State is the only game where I have difficulty choosing who to cheer for.. I like both US universities.

Radii · 04-02-2005, 10:15 PM

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO.

Illinois-UNC final will hopefully be a great game. GO TAR HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eaglesfan27 · 04-02-2005, 10:28 PM

I think it will be a great game, and least I predicted the championship matchup correctly in my pool with my friends.

Mr. Sparkle · 04-02-2005, 11:10 PM

I cannot effin believe I have school during this game. Damn education.

timmynausea · 04-03-2005, 03:25 AM

http://www.sportsline.com/collegebas.../story/8351345

MizzouRah · 04-03-2005, 09:20 AM

I picked both of these teams to play eachother!

Todd

CraigSca · 04-03-2005, 09:29 AM

As a Maryland fan, I'd love to see the Illini win. Hurray for schaden freude!

Wolfpack · 04-03-2005, 01:31 PM

I must join in with CraigSca. Spare us all the obnoxiousness of the frontrunning Wal-Mart alumni wearing Carolina blue. We don't need 'em lording over us anymore than they already are. Go Illini! Besides, my brackets say Illinois should win and I wanna be right for once, dammit!

davidlando1 · 04-04-2005, 08:00 PM

Game on. Go Illini!

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:06 PM

RARRRRRRRRRRR TAR HEELS!!!!!!

JeeberD · 04-04-2005, 08:06 PM

Go Tar...uhhh...Go Illi....uhhh........

Go good game!

Crim · 04-04-2005, 08:24 PM

yep, that's where NC is gonna win this game... offensive board, 2 pts in the paint, their first possesion said it all.

Crim

Crim · 04-04-2005, 08:26 PM

dola,

...although I'm rooting for Illinois...

Crim

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:29 PM

jackie manual should not be dribbling the ball... he tries to a few times every game and nothing good ever comes from it.

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:36 PM

felton not on the court is the easiest way for illinois to win

Crim · 04-04-2005, 08:37 PM

nice play! (McCants)

Crim

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:39 PM

i know carolina wants to run but really i wouldn't mind seeing a little 4 corners action as long as quinten thomas is running the show.

Swaggs · 04-04-2005, 08:44 PM

What is the spread on this baby?

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:44 PM

Carolina is slightly favored, but I don't know by exactly how much.

Dr. Sak · 04-04-2005, 08:48 PM

Do the refs know they can call a charge on Sean May? He's like shaq lowering his shoulder to create space.

Radii · 04-04-2005, 08:57 PM

that was a rather dumb 3 on 1 illini break. then an astoundingly dumb foul on jackie manual

Crim · 04-04-2005, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radii

that was a rather dumb 3 on 1 illini break.

My thoughts as well. 3 on 1, kick out for a 3, miss and don't block out?!?

Crim

Dr. Sak · 04-04-2005, 09:06 PM

Illinois looks tight, like they are scared to lose. UNC is looking loose and confident.

Radii · 04-04-2005, 09:08 PM

scott has something like 5 final posession 3's this season to end first halves... just came in for felton for thefinal 1;30

Radii · 04-04-2005, 09:10 PM

WOW. Who says Carolina doesn't play D?! It might only be once a half but wow.

VPI97 · 04-04-2005, 09:10 PM

Halftime couldn't come at a better time for Illinois...they look lost out there.

Crim · 04-04-2005, 09:12 PM

Wow. Illinois has not looked like the best team in the country over the last 8 minutes or so.

Terrific steal and assist by May.

Terrible shot selection and time management by Illinois.

I'll be just as happy if either team wins, I'm only pulling for the Illini because it'd be nice to see the dominant team all year finish what they started, but if UNC stays aggressive, Ol' Roy will have his trophy after all...

Crim

03-27-2005, 08:59 PM	#552
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I am finally coming down after that win. Have a had a few too many beers with my father-in-law. Can't wait for Saturday!! Go MSU!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-27-2005, 10:30 PM	#557
Mr. Wednesday Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Bend, IN	Similarly to several others, Kentucky was my last Final Four team in my only bracket that's actually doing well. __________________ Hattrick - Brays Bayou FC (70854) / USA III.4 Hockey Arena - Houston Aeros / USA II.1 Thanks to my FOFC Hattrick supporters - Blackout, Brillig, kingfc22, RPI-fan, Rich1033, antbacker, One_to7, ur_land, KevinNU7, and TonyR (PM me if you support me and I've missed you)

03-27-2005, 10:54 PM	#559
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	I think the Illinois Louisville game will be the best one of the Final Four. I'm excited to see that one as both teams are playing very well right now. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-28-2005, 06:40 AM	#563
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Not too shabby of a weekend for suck a "weak" conference. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

03-28-2005, 08:24 AM	#566
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Oddly, any combination of teams meeting up in the title game would not be a suprise. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

03-27-2005, 09:05 PM	#553
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Well damn...Kentucky's gone. Guess I'll have to root for Louisville now.

03-27-2005, 09:10 PM	#554
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I'm in the same boat with jay...oh, so close to getting all four Final Four teams right. It's a shame that Kentucky looked so utterly wretched during that last possession in that first overtime. (That's been a disturbing trend the last couple of days, it seems...dribble, dribble, dribble...oh #$(*! What do I do now?!) I coulda been a contender...at least on Yahoo (I had gotten all the way up to #251).

03-27-2005, 10:03 PM	#555
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Missed out on this thread since I was at the inlaws for easter... finally caught up via tivo.. GO UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine the final four can be more exciting than the 4 games from the last two days, an amazing weekend of basketball. Thank god UNC didn't go to overtime along w/ the other 3 games or I probably would have had a heart attack. GL Schmidty to MSU next weekend, should be a good game, MSU is playing very good right now.

03-27-2005, 10:38 PM	#558
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	I still have my Illinois - UNC championship game.

03-28-2005, 05:26 AM	#562
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I had Arizona over Kentucky in the final...so not the best Elite 8 weekend for my bracket. Great games, certainly some questionable officating (Villanova travel call, last 4 minutes of Ariz/Ill) but unlike the first weekend, this one was spectacular. Now I'm just hoping for great games. On a random note, does anyone know the name of the 80's/Strip-Club-esque song with the "Whoa, yeah!" CBS keeps using?

03-28-2005, 06:44 AM	#564
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Well, i got tickets for the final four suckers!

03-28-2005, 10:22 AM	#569
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	OK, that makes much more sense... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-02-2005, 02:00 PM	#570
davidlando1 Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sycamore, Il	Final Four tonight, I am so jacked up for this, I can hardly sit still. Thankfully I'm at work, so i can mostly keep my mind occupied. I've been waiting for this night since the Michigan game in 1989. It's the Illini's turn now. I read this on another board, and thought it was cool enough to share: Three men are playing a game. Another man comes in and screams " the world is coming to an end!!" One man gets up, leaves the table saying, I'm going to go pray. The 2nd man gets up and says " I'm going to get a drink". The 3rd man doesn't move, he says "I'm gonna finish the game." Illini basketball.....They're gonna finish the game.

04-02-2005, 05:04 PM	#571
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Illinois (-3) Michigan State (+5)

04-02-2005, 07:08 PM	#572
cody8200 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000	All over, Illinois wins...badly. 72-57. I dont see how they will end...they simply dominated in the 2nd half.

04-02-2005, 07:08 PM	#573
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	It was a great game. Either UNC or MSU will have a tough time with the Illini. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-02-2005, 07:27 PM	#574
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	UNC vs Michigan State is the only game where I have difficulty choosing who to cheer for.. I like both US universities.

04-02-2005, 10:15 PM	#575
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO. Illinois-UNC final will hopefully be a great game. GO TAR HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-02-2005, 10:28 PM	#576
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I think it will be a great game, and least I predicted the championship matchup correctly in my pool with my friends. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

04-02-2005, 11:10 PM	#577
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	I cannot effin believe I have school during this game. Damn education. __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

04-03-2005, 03:25 AM	#578
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	http://www.sportsline.com/collegebas.../story/8351345

04-03-2005, 09:20 AM	#579
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I picked both of these teams to play eachother! Todd

04-03-2005, 09:29 AM	#580
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	As a Maryland fan, I'd love to see the Illini win. Hurray for schaden freude! __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

04-03-2005, 01:31 PM	#581
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I must join in with CraigSca. Spare us all the obnoxiousness of the frontrunning Wal-Mart alumni wearing Carolina blue. We don't need 'em lording over us anymore than they already are. Go Illini! Besides, my brackets say Illinois should win and I wanna be right for once, dammit! Last edited by Wolfpack : 04-03-2005 at 01:31 PM.

04-04-2005, 08:00 PM	#582
davidlando1 Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sycamore, Il	Game on. Go Illini!

04-04-2005, 08:06 PM	#583
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	RARRRRRRRRRRR TAR HEELS!!!!!!

04-04-2005, 08:06 PM	#584
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Go Tar...uhhh...Go Illi....uhhh........ Go good game! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-04-2005, 08:24 PM	#585
Crim College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003	Inside game... yep, that's where NC is gonna win this game... offensive board, 2 pts in the paint, their first possesion said it all. Crim

04-04-2005, 08:26 PM	#586
Crim College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003	dola, ...although I'm rooting for Illinois... Crim

04-04-2005, 08:29 PM	#587
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	jackie manual should not be dribbling the ball... he tries to a few times every game and nothing good ever comes from it.

04-04-2005, 08:36 PM	#588
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	felton not on the court is the easiest way for illinois to win

04-04-2005, 08:37 PM	#589
Crim College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003	nice play! (McCants) Crim Last edited by Crim : 04-04-2005 at 08:37 PM.

04-04-2005, 08:39 PM	#590
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	i know carolina wants to run but really i wouldn't mind seeing a little 4 corners action as long as quinten thomas is running the show.

04-04-2005, 08:44 PM	#591
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	What is the spread on this baby? __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

04-04-2005, 08:44 PM	#592
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Carolina is slightly favored, but I don't know by exactly how much.