2010 NCAA Tournament (and NIT) Thread - Page 18

mauchow · 03-19-2010, 10:44 PM

no more perfection in ESPN braackets FYI

yahoo too

sterlingice · 03-19-2010, 10:47 PM

Yahoo, either

SI

mauchow · 03-19-2010, 10:51 PM

houston plays horrible d.. wow

and now the closest game is 11 pts. maybe i will get to bed on time tonight.

Galaril · 03-19-2010, 10:51 PM

Yeah they sure do and game over.

mauchow · 03-19-2010, 10:54 PM

ooook... where is the help?

mauchow · 03-19-2010, 10:57 PM

I just looked at the Ohio St box score.. turner was 2 of 14 shooting. holy crap. diebler 7 of 11 on 3's.

mauchow · 03-19-2010, 11:07 PM

cal/lou a game

Galaril · 03-19-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mauboy1

houston plays horrible d.. wow

and now the closest game is 11 pts. maybe i will get to bed on time tonight.

Geez no wonder they are 309th in the ncaa in defense and only one team (New Mexico St) was lower than them in the whole field of 64. lol

RainMaker · 03-20-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Incidentally, fairly random rumor floating about Tubby Smith heading to Auburn (and their new $90m facility) next year. He denied it in the post-game press conference but ... y'never know.

Doesn't make a ton of sense to me. I don't see Auburn as much of an upgrade. Big 10 basketball feels like it's bigger than SEC basketball. The recruiting is also not that bad in the Midwest.

Karlifornia · 03-20-2010, 04:53 AM

Dear Ragone,

Stanford once had to play Louisville in an opening round game at 9 AM pacific time. Shit happens.

Sincerely,
Someone who understands where you're coming from, but also understands that both coasts benefit from that kind of thing...so learn to accept it.

RainMaker · 03-20-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Weren't Pitino's people reaching out to the New Jersey Nets in the past month or so?

Either way, I don't think he's long for Louisville.

I think he's gone. That team seemed to mail it in and Pitino didn't seem to really care.

New Jersey makes sense although I don't see why more coaches aren't jumping at the St. John's job. It should be ridiculously easy to recruit and you're in the heart of the biggest basketball city.

the_meanstrosity · 03-20-2010, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmett13

Oof, that OKstate game was tough to watch as an OSU fan. GT shoots an insane rate at the line 25-26 or something like that, and they shoot 65% or so as a team.

Rough stuff. That foul near the end was a bummer too, looked like the GT guy tripped on his feet. But I can see how the ref would call it.

Tough game for James Anderson. Any idea if he declares for the draft or stays in college? Looks like he should be a top 20 pick easily.

Lathum · 03-20-2010, 10:17 AM

Love Nova -5 today, I think that line is a total over reaction to their last game and Nova will be ready today.

Butter · 03-20-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

God, Clemson played retarded right to the very end. Frustrating team to watch.

Like always.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-20-2010, 11:26 AM

Really surprised that WVU is only a 6 point favorite to start. I would have thought that they would have been favored by more than that over Mizzou.

B & B · 03-20-2010, 11:28 AM

Especially considering the WV coach has a tournament win in his resume.

jbergey22 · 03-20-2010, 11:30 AM

Pomeroy has West Virginia winning 68-66 and Villanova winning 82-79.

West Virginia seems like a decent matchup for Mizzou as long as they can make some outside shots.

jbergey22 · 03-20-2010, 11:38 AM

It doesnt send any alerts to Seth Davis about the Big East troubles in the first round. "The Big East has been the best conference all year and is still the best conference." I am honestly not sure what information he is using to come up with that statement.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-20-2010, 11:41 AM

And I thought CBS was bad in handling their switching this year.

ESPN 2 has the opening round of the women's tournament, we're supposed to be getting Tennessee's game. You figure with Dish & 4 ESPN alternates they could get this right.

Instead we're stuck with Mich St & Bowling Green and a message instructing viewers to switch to ESPN2 Standard Definition to get their assigned game.

Only one problem: I don't HAVE any of the High Def channels, there's nothing to switch from. And for some reasons they're listing all of the alternate ESPN channels as blacked out.

Oh yeah, I really want ESPN to get the men's tournament, uh huh, sure I do.

Chief Rum · 03-20-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by B & B

Especially considering the WV coach has a tournament win in his resume.

Doesn't that even out? It's the Round of 32--by definition, every coach left has a tournament win (at least).

B & B · 03-20-2010, 11:59 AM

My sarcasm wasnt clear enough.

Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has a long track record of postseason NCAA failure, many times losing as a higher seed in 'upset' fashion. Think this now makes him 0-7 lifetime in the tournament, never advancing.

In fact, now in the past 4 seasons, Clemson has been the higher seed and lost in the opening round.

Conversely, in four previous NCAA tournament appearances, Missouri Coach Mike Anderson has thrice navigated past the first round and twice reached the tournament's second weekend. Yesterdays win makes it 4 out of 5 now.

Beating a Purnell coached team in the NCAA tournament, routine.

Beating the Hillbillies on Sunday, not likely.

muns · 03-20-2010, 12:15 PM

The more and more I see of this Sanham kid, Im wondering which coach on each pac 10 school is getting a call from their boss asking how the hell they missed him??

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Oh yeah, I really want ESPN to get the men's tournament, uh huh, sure I do.

I believe I made that exact point earlier: CBS does a good enough job, even with their flaws. When comparing the two, you have to do it warts and all.

SI

JonInMiddleGA · 03-20-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I believe I made that exact point earlier: CBS does a good enough job, even with their flaws. When comparing the two, you have to do it warts and all.

I can't believe anyone could even question which network can handle the men's tournament better.

Meanwhile ESPN has lost me for the day with their brilliant decision not to split the games, at least onto the alternate feeds. Looks like this one is all on them too, since the problem appears to be nationwide & crosses all providers.

whomario · 03-20-2010, 12:42 PM

Saint Marys with a good start here, up 27-19. Samhan 12-6 allready again but sitting with 2 fouls now, McConnell with a couple deep 3s, dellavedova looking good.

panerd · 03-20-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by B & B

My sarcasm wasnt clear enough.

Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has a long track record of postseason NCAA failure, many times losing as a higher seed in 'upset' fashion. Think this now makes him 0-7 lifetime in the tournament, never advancing.

In fact, now in the past 4 seasons, Clemson has been the higher seed and lost in the opening round.

Conversely, in four previous NCAA tournament appearances, Missouri Coach Mike Anderson has thrice navigated past the first round and twice reached the tournament's second weekend. Yesterdays win makes it 4 out of 5 now.

Beating a Purnell coached team in the NCAA tournament, routine.

Beating the Hillbillies on Sunday, not likely.

Didn't he also beat #1 Kentucky in the second round while at UAB and of course the Memphis team that was headed to the final four last season? Not sure why he has little chance against West Virginia.

Karlifornia · 03-20-2010, 12:46 PM

Heavens, St. Mary's is looking awesome. How can you not like how they play? Great passing, great decisions...Samhan is awesome...I wish I had driven the hour and change to see them play live more. I guess I can next year -Samhan.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-20-2010, 12:46 PM

Big East looking good in regular season.

Chief Rum · 03-20-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by muns

The more and more I see of this Sanham kid, Im wondering which coach on each pac 10 school is getting a call from their boss asking how the hell they missed him??

He was a project player pushing 300 lbs. as a senior in HS. Lots of guys like that every year. He had interest from Texas Tech, Idaho, San Jose and UC San Diego. Be a tough biz to hang every Pac 10 coach for missing the one that turned out, while so many others flame out.

Glad to see Samhan turned himself into a terrific player.

the_meanstrosity · 03-20-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by panerd

Didn't he also beat #1 Kentucky in the second round while at UAB and of course the Memphis team that was headed to the final four last season? Not sure why he has little chance against West Virginia.

Personally, I think Missouri has a shot against West Virginia. If Missouri can some what nullify West Virginia's inside game with steals and easy buckets then it should be a very good game. The only concern I have with Missouri is that Huggins' squads normally play very physical defense and that's something that MU has struggled with at times this year. The Tigers just aren't a very good shooting team when forced to play in a half court set where they are forced to bang. I haven't seen this WVU squad enough though to say if they are similar to KSU's physical defense or not. Missouri just needs to pressure WVU's guards into mistakes.

whomario · 03-20-2010, 01:09 PM

How great a sight is it to have a college team actively look for a Post Player ? I absolutely love that team, everybody on that team looks to pass the ball, looks to move without the ball while still being able and willing to take a shot when it´s there. And on defense everybody is moving their feet, everybody gets after rebounds.
Really fun style of basketball.

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

How great a sight is it to have a college team actively look for a Post Player ? I absolutely love that team, everybody on that team looks to pass the ball, looks to move without the ball while still being able and willing to take a shot when it´s there.
Really fun style of basketball.

Agreed- they're just fun to watch

SI

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 01:35 PM

St Mary's is in that stretch of the game where teams start to settle for shots too early after having a lead most of the game and worrying about it fading.

SI

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 01:36 PM

Wonderful footwork, Bill? That was like 5 steps without a dribble.

SI

Karlifornia · 03-20-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Wonderful footwork, Bill? That was like 5 steps without a dribble.

SI

It didn't look like his pivot foot moved...but I could have missed it.

Anyway, Nova is looking inspired now...should be a good final 10 minutes..

Buccaneer · 03-20-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

How great a sight is it to have a college team actively look for a Post Player ? I absolutely love that team, everybody on that team looks to pass the ball, looks to move without the ball while still being able and willing to take a shot when it´s there. And on defense everybody is moving their feet, everybody gets after rebounds.
Really fun style of basketball.

I agree. Nothing is a turn off more than teams that have a player that only wants to drive the floor, ignoring all teammates (who are just standing around anyways) and play defense like it's a waste of time.

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 01:43 PM

I guess they're just ignoring walking in general as Samhan got away with a big one there, too

SI

Karlifornia · 03-20-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I guess they're just ignoring walking in general as Samhan got away with a big one there, too

SI

Now that was definitely a travel...

Young Drachma · 03-20-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Big East looking good in regular season.

They spend the regular season duking it out in the best basketball conference on the planet. By tournament time they're tired and the other teams are fresh from having played creampuffs.

Or you know, SEC Football Title Game = National Championship

Karlifornia · 03-20-2010, 01:45 PM

If only that got rid of that stupid shot clock that rushes everything...

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Maybe it's just me, but both teams are looking pretty tired right now. And this isn't exactly some crazy up and down game like the Maryland-Houston game. I mean, we're headed to a 75-70ish sort of final, not 90-80.

SI

whomario · 03-20-2010, 01:53 PM

Dellavedova !!! Go Saint Mary´s !

Swaggs · 03-20-2010, 01:55 PM

I didn't catch the first half (was out). Did they mention why Reynolds wasn't playing more?

TargetPractice6 · 03-20-2010, 02:04 PM

WHAT A SHOT

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 02:04 PM

Are you bleeping kidding me?!?

SI

k0ruptr · 03-20-2010, 02:05 PM

jeeez what a shot. lmao

k0ruptr · 03-20-2010, 02:05 PM

Samhan with the block! wow.

sterlingice · 03-20-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I didn't catch the first half (was out). Did they mention why Reynolds wasn't playing more?

I thought he had been in most of the game. He's just been building a house with all the bricks he's thrown up.

SI

whomario · 03-20-2010, 02:06 PM

McConnell !!! Awesome game

TargetPractice6 · 03-20-2010, 02:07 PM

And Samhan with the stuff on the other end! St. Mary's in the driver's seat now.

03-19-2010, 10:44 PM	#851
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	no more perfection in ESPN braackets FYI yahoo too Last edited by mauchow : 03-19-2010 at 10:48 PM.

03-19-2010, 10:47 PM	#852
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yahoo, either SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-19-2010, 10:51 PM	#853
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	houston plays horrible d.. wow and now the closest game is 11 pts. maybe i will get to bed on time tonight. Last edited by mauchow : 03-19-2010 at 10:52 PM.

03-19-2010, 10:57 PM	#856
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	I just looked at the Ohio St box score.. turner was 2 of 14 shooting. holy crap. diebler 7 of 11 on 3's. Last edited by mauchow : 03-19-2010 at 10:58 PM.

03-20-2010, 04:53 AM	#860
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Dear Ragone, Stanford once had to play Louisville in an opening round game at 9 AM pacific time. Shit happens. Sincerely, Someone who understands where you're coming from, but also understands that both coasts benefit from that kind of thing...so learn to accept it. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-19-2010, 10:51 PM	#854
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Yeah they sure do and game over.

03-19-2010, 10:54 PM	#855
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	ooook... where is the help?

03-19-2010, 11:07 PM	#857
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	cal/lou a game

03-20-2010, 10:17 AM	#863
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Love Nova -5 today, I think that line is a total over reaction to their last game and Nova will be ready today.

03-20-2010, 11:26 AM	#865
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Really surprised that WVU is only a 6 point favorite to start. I would have thought that they would have been favored by more than that over Mizzou.

03-20-2010, 11:28 AM	#866
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Especially considering the WV coach has a tournament win in his resume. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

03-20-2010, 11:30 AM	#867
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	Pomeroy has West Virginia winning 68-66 and Villanova winning 82-79. West Virginia seems like a decent matchup for Mizzou as long as they can make some outside shots.

03-20-2010, 11:38 AM	#868
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	It doesnt send any alerts to Seth Davis about the Big East troubles in the first round. "The Big East has been the best conference all year and is still the best conference." I am honestly not sure what information he is using to come up with that statement.

03-20-2010, 11:41 AM	#869
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	And I thought CBS was bad in handling their switching this year. ESPN 2 has the opening round of the women's tournament, we're supposed to be getting Tennessee's game. You figure with Dish & 4 ESPN alternates they could get this right. Instead we're stuck with Mich St & Bowling Green and a message instructing viewers to switch to ESPN2 Standard Definition to get their assigned game. Only one problem: I don't HAVE any of the High Def channels, there's nothing to switch from. And for some reasons they're listing all of the alternate ESPN channels as blacked out. Oh yeah, I really want ESPN to get the men's tournament, uh huh, sure I do. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-20-2010, 11:59 AM	#871
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	My sarcasm wasnt clear enough. Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has a long track record of postseason NCAA failure, many times losing as a higher seed in 'upset' fashion. Think this now makes him 0-7 lifetime in the tournament, never advancing. In fact, now in the past 4 seasons, Clemson has been the higher seed and lost in the opening round. Conversely, in four previous NCAA tournament appearances, Missouri Coach Mike Anderson has thrice navigated past the first round and twice reached the tournament's second weekend. Yesterdays win makes it 4 out of 5 now. Beating a Purnell coached team in the NCAA tournament, routine. Beating the Hillbillies on Sunday, not likely. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

03-20-2010, 12:15 PM	#872
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	The more and more I see of this Sanham kid, Im wondering which coach on each pac 10 school is getting a call from their boss asking how the hell they missed him?? Last edited by muns : 03-20-2010 at 12:19 PM.

03-20-2010, 12:42 PM	#875
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Saint Marys with a good start here, up 27-19. Samhan 12-6 allready again but sitting with 2 fouls now, McConnell with a couple deep 3s, dellavedova looking good.

03-20-2010, 12:46 PM	#877
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Heavens, St. Mary's is looking awesome. How can you not like how they play? Great passing, great decisions...Samhan is awesome...I wish I had driven the hour and change to see them play live more. I guess I can next year -Samhan. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-20-2010, 12:46 PM	#878
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Big East looking good in regular season. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-20-2010, 01:09 PM	#881
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	How great a sight is it to have a college team actively look for a Post Player ? I absolutely love that team, everybody on that team looks to pass the ball, looks to move without the ball while still being able and willing to take a shot when it´s there. And on defense everybody is moving their feet, everybody gets after rebounds. Really fun style of basketball. Last edited by whomario : 03-20-2010 at 01:13 PM.

03-20-2010, 01:35 PM	#883
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	St Mary's is in that stretch of the game where teams start to settle for shots too early after having a lead most of the game and worrying about it fading. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-20-2010, 01:36 PM	#884
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Wonderful footwork, Bill? That was like 5 steps without a dribble. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 03-20-2010 at 01:36 PM.

03-20-2010, 01:43 PM	#887
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I guess they're just ignoring walking in general as Samhan got away with a big one there, too SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-20-2010, 01:45 PM	#890
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	If only that got rid of that stupid shot clock that rushes everything... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#891
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Maybe it's just me, but both teams are looking pretty tired right now. And this isn't exactly some crazy up and down game like the Maryland-Houston game. I mean, we're headed to a 75-70ish sort of final, not 90-80. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#892
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Dellavedova !!! Go Saint Mary´s !

03-20-2010, 01:55 PM	#893
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I didn't catch the first half (was out). Did they mention why Reynolds wasn't playing more? __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

03-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#894
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	WHAT A SHOT

03-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#895
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Are you bleeping kidding me?!? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 03-20-2010 at 02:04 PM.

03-20-2010, 02:05 PM	#896
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	jeeez what a shot. lmao __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-20-2010, 02:05 PM	#897
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Samhan with the block! wow. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-20-2010, 02:06 PM	#899
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	McConnell !!! Awesome game

03-20-2010, 02:07 PM	#900
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	And Samhan with the stuff on the other end! St. Mary's in the driver's seat now.

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