The official tournament time thread - Page 21

ThunderingHERD · 03-23-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Since I have rarely had a dog in the March Madness fight, there is usually one team that I end up rooting for, for various reasons. This year it is Washington State. Here's why (from our local columnist):

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Washington State's Cougars embrace basketball's great virtues. They emphasize defense and passing. They have no use for the empty brand of showmanship that belongs in a circus.

Let me guess--Washington State has a bunch of white guys?

mauchow · 03-23-2008, 05:10 PM

None of these games are going to be close at the finish. Too bad.

sterlingice · 03-23-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

edit to add: The officiating was inconsistent, but not one-sided. They called ticky tack early, called a lot less late. But when the fouls are dead even & the FT's are within one (and then only because one team had to take a couple of fouls late) then you can take your whining & shove it up your ass.

I have nothing against Tennessee or no real rooting interes- it's not as if Kansas and Tennessee are rivals or that we'd even face each other until 3 games down the road if both teams play really well. And, as I said above, this was the first game in the tourney where I didn't think it was inconsistent calling, but actually one-sided. That said, I realize my opinion amounts to nothing.

If one team is allowed to be really rough under the basket while the other isn't- basically, the base level at which it takes to get called for a foul, is uneven but both teams cross that line an even number of times, then you still get equal free throw shooting. While an exaggeration but an illustration of the point, if Tenessee has to actually arm shove a player in the back to get a foul and Butler only hand slap, Tennessee could be slapping Butler players all night and Butler playing mostly clean defense and both could still end up with 5 fouls and it be uneven. It's like comparing a first baseman and center fielder on the basis of errors only.

SI

mauchow · 03-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Well Miss St is coming back sorta.

I have Michigan State beating them in the next round so I'll be rooting for Miss St in this one. Nail some threes.

Memphis is being really stupid on defense with pointless fouls. This is going to get MSU to the bonus real fast.

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 05:27 PM

I hate everybody.

Izulde · 03-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Ugh, I may as well go eat supper.

This is freaking pathetic and depressing.

Radii · 03-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Butler had open layins from within 6 feet on two straight possessions in the final 90 seconds of regulation and missed them both. Make one and they win. Butler lost that game, refs don't decide every outcome.

Jas_lov · 03-23-2008, 05:32 PM

Miss. St. hanging in there. Memphis has a couple guys in foul trouble.

Radii · 03-23-2008, 05:32 PM

Sorry MJ4H. UNC is playing as well as I've seen them all year. Assuming no monumental collapse, I hope they keep this up this level of play with Washington State and Tennessee/Louisville.

mauchow · 03-23-2008, 05:34 PM

Ooooooh. 3 pt game.

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 05:34 PM

Well, yeah Radii. Arkansas isn't shooting well is the other half of that, and UNC was shooting lights out to start the game. Add a pretty solid defensive effort by UNC and this is just all kinds of ugly.

I will be rooting for UNC the rest of the way unless they play an SEC team (mebbe Tennessee, I guess).

mauchow · 03-23-2008, 05:37 PM

Did I seriously hear that one of the Memphis guys is shooting 39% from the free throw line? PFFFFT!

And yes, he missed both free throws to improve on that mark.

DeToxRox · 03-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Memphis can't hit FT's. They're so horrid fundamentally they'll never win a title no matter how much talent they have.

Jas_lov · 03-23-2008, 05:47 PM

Well at least we get one good game in this last bunch. Taggart, Dozier, and Dorsey all with 4 fouls. Miss. St. in the 1 and 1.

mauchow · 03-23-2008, 05:50 PM

Argh, Alvardo or whatever should've tried flopping there for a charge call, instead they make the bucket and get a foul and miss it and get the offensive rebound and get another two points. Bummer.

Jas_lov · 03-23-2008, 05:51 PM

It's back and forth now! Memphis 5-15 from the FT line.

watravaler · 03-23-2008, 05:57 PM

I want Derrick Rose on the Bulls, asap...

INDalltheway · 03-23-2008, 06:16 PM

Why are free throws so hard for a division I basketball player?

Radii · 03-23-2008, 06:17 PM

oh my god why am I watching UNC win by 28 when memphis/miss state is a 3 point game.

Jas_lov · 03-23-2008, 06:18 PM

They might have a chance if Memphis misses 1. No timeouts though.

cartman · 03-23-2008, 06:20 PM

That Miss. St. 3 was halfway down the rim. Thought it was going in.

Buccaneer · 03-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Heels are shooting 66%. That's sick.

sterlingice · 03-23-2008, 06:30 PM

Wish they had spread out the games into the evening

SI

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 06:30 PM

Cool of Roy Williams to get out there and make a fuss over something that could cause injuries and has definitely affected several plays in this and other games. The logos on the floor are apparently slicker than the rest of the floor. Roy Williams went out to half-court where Hansbrough just slipped and fell in the middle of a play and pointed to it and tried to get the announcers, Packer and Nantz, to say something on the air about it, which they did.

I applaud that.

Radii · 03-23-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

Cool of Roy Williams to get out there and make a fuss over something that could cause injuries and has definitely affected several plays in this and other games. The logos on the floor are apparently slicker than the rest of the floor. Roy Williams went out to half-court where Hansbrough just slipped and fell in the middle of a play and pointed to it and tried to get the announcers, Packer and Nantz, to say something on the air about it, which they did.

Has this been an issue in any of the other regionals? It was a problem throughout the ACC Tournament in Charlotte as well with a massive ACC logo in the center.

ThunderingHERD · 03-23-2008, 06:39 PM

I really like this team that Carolina has brought out with 2 minutes left for the past 2 games. They really emphasize defense & passing, and don't play any of that circus-ball.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-23-2008, 06:41 PM

I don't see anyone beating Carolina.

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderingHERD

I really like this team that Carolina has brought out with 2 minutes left for the past 2 games. They really emphasize defense & passing, and don't play any of that circus-ball.

lol

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I don't see anyone beating Carolina.

Not shooting like that. I think they were close to 70% most of the 2nd half.

Buccaneer · 03-23-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderingHERD

I really like this team that Carolina has brought out with 2 minutes left for the past 2 games. They really emphasize defense & passing, and don't play any of that circus-ball.

Only if you shoot 67% or play Arkansas, either way.

EagleFan · 03-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Wow, UNC had a break today as they played The Sisters of the Blind. Actually The Sisters of the Blind may have put up more of a fight.

CBS must have hated being left with those last two games to end their day, especially after how they had to try to flip back and forth to get those earlier good games in at the end of their game.

MJ4H · 03-23-2008, 09:23 PM

RedKingGold · 03-23-2008, 10:53 PM

Nice to see Nova still alive. I had a feeling that if they could get past Clemson that they should beat Siena/Vanderbilt in the next round.

I'm sure we'll get killed by Kansas, but this is a great run in a rebuilding year.

Groundhog · 03-24-2008, 09:20 PM

I must say, it is completely awesome how the NCAA has every single game available to stream from its website. I've got every single game so far played saved on my hard disk and have watched about half of them so far, in addition to the decent coverage we've had over here on cable, two games a day, usually 2 or so hours after they are played - though it's been a pretty bad choice of games. Every sucky game I've had to sit through they've switched to coverage of closer games from time to time, only to bring us back to some drubbing snoozefest of a matchup.

Jas_lov · 03-27-2008, 05:32 PM

Bump for tonight's games. I like Xavier, Louisville, UCLA, and UNC to win.

Groundhog · 03-27-2008, 05:38 PM

I've been veeeeery impressed by Xavier in the opening two games. They play a quality brand of basketball.

ThunderingHERD · 03-27-2008, 05:47 PM

UNC, WVU, UCLA, UL.

Groundhog · 03-27-2008, 05:50 PM

UNC, Xavier, UCLA

I'm struggling with the Lousiville/Tennessee game... going to give it to Tennessee, but should be a great and close game.

INDalltheway · 03-27-2008, 06:30 PM

Xavier up big early. They are a rough and rugged team.

Noop · 03-27-2008, 06:32 PM

I am impressed by Xavier.

Lathum · 03-27-2008, 06:38 PM

anyone else having trouble getting the UNC feed online?

Radii · 03-27-2008, 06:49 PM

Washington State's defense is very good.

Jas_lov · 03-27-2008, 06:51 PM

Yeah, WSU is playing great defense. Hansborough has 0 points so far. Lots of forced turnovers by the WSU defense. Looks like WVU is closing the gap.

ThunderingHERD · 03-27-2008, 06:56 PM

FOUL!!!!!

Noop · 03-27-2008, 07:05 PM

UNC and WSU is starting to get exciting.

Radii · 03-27-2008, 07:05 PM

North Carolina can play some defense too!

Lathum · 03-27-2008, 07:07 PM

the last 2 minutes are going to be dangerous for W State

DaddyTorgo · 03-27-2008, 07:13 PM

bah....W State blew it there. They couldn't quite hold it close long enough.

Radii · 03-27-2008, 07:17 PM

Outstanding first half for North Carolina. Green has scored more in the first half today than in the first two games combined i think.

Groundhog · 03-27-2008, 07:17 PM

Still a long time to go, but yeah, Washington State need to put the ball in the basket. Their D is pretty darn good.

03-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#1005
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03-23-2008, 05:29 PM	#1006
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03-23-2008, 05:34 PM	#1011
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Well, yeah Radii. Arkansas isn't shooting well is the other half of that, and UNC was shooting lights out to start the game. Add a pretty solid defensive effort by UNC and this is just all kinds of ugly. I will be rooting for UNC the rest of the way unless they play an SEC team (mebbe Tennessee, I guess). __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#1021
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That Miss. St. 3 was halfway down the rim. Thought it was going in. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-23-2008, 06:30 PM	#1023
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Wish they had spread out the games into the evening 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!"

03-23-2008, 05:10 PM	#1002
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	None of these games are going to be close at the finish. Too bad.

03-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#1004
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Well Miss St is coming back sorta. I have Michigan State beating them in the next round so I'll be rooting for Miss St in this one. Nail some threes. Memphis is being really stupid on defense with pointless fouls. This is going to get MSU to the bonus real fast.

03-23-2008, 05:29 PM	#1007
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Butler had open layins from within 6 feet on two straight possessions in the final 90 seconds of regulation and missed them both. Make one and they win. Butler lost that game, refs don't decide every outcome.

03-23-2008, 05:32 PM	#1008
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Miss. St. hanging in there. Memphis has a couple guys in foul trouble.

03-23-2008, 05:32 PM	#1009
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Sorry MJ4H. UNC is playing as well as I've seen them all year. Assuming no monumental collapse, I hope they keep this up this level of play with Washington State and Tennessee/Louisville.

03-23-2008, 05:34 PM	#1010
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Ooooooh. 3 pt game.

03-23-2008, 05:37 PM	#1012
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Did I seriously hear that one of the Memphis guys is shooting 39% from the free throw line? PFFFFT! And yes, he missed both free throws to improve on that mark.

03-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#1013
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Memphis can't hit FT's. They're so horrid fundamentally they'll never win a title no matter how much talent they have.

03-23-2008, 05:47 PM	#1014
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Well at least we get one good game in this last bunch. Taggart, Dozier, and Dorsey all with 4 fouls. Miss. St. in the 1 and 1.

03-23-2008, 05:50 PM	#1015
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Argh, Alvardo or whatever should've tried flopping there for a charge call, instead they make the bucket and get a foul and miss it and get the offensive rebound and get another two points. Bummer.

03-23-2008, 05:51 PM	#1016
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	It's back and forth now! Memphis 5-15 from the FT line.

03-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#1017
watravaler High School JV Join Date: Jun 2005	I want Derrick Rose on the Bulls, asap...

03-23-2008, 06:16 PM	#1018
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Why are free throws so hard for a division I basketball player?

03-23-2008, 06:17 PM	#1019
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	oh my god why am I watching UNC win by 28 when memphis/miss state is a 3 point game.

03-23-2008, 06:18 PM	#1020
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	They might have a chance if Memphis misses 1. No timeouts though.

03-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#1022
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Heels are shooting 66%. That's sick.

03-23-2008, 06:30 PM	#1024
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Cool of Roy Williams to get out there and make a fuss over something that could cause injuries and has definitely affected several plays in this and other games. The logos on the floor are apparently slicker than the rest of the floor. Roy Williams went out to half-court where Hansbrough just slipped and fell in the middle of a play and pointed to it and tried to get the announcers, Packer and Nantz, to say something on the air about it, which they did. I applaud that. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-23-2008, 06:39 PM	#1026
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I really like this team that Carolina has brought out with 2 minutes left for the past 2 games. They really emphasize defense & passing, and don't play any of that circus-ball. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

03-23-2008, 06:41 PM	#1027
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I don't see anyone beating Carolina. __________________ 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.

03-23-2008, 09:15 PM	#1031
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Wow, UNC had a break today as they played The Sisters of the Blind. Actually The Sisters of the Blind may have put up more of a fight. CBS must have hated being left with those last two games to end their day, especially after how they had to try to flip back and forth to get those earlier good games in at the end of their game.

03-23-2008, 09:23 PM	#1032
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Die __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-23-2008, 10:53 PM	#1033
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Nice to see Nova still alive. I had a feeling that if they could get past Clemson that they should beat Siena/Vanderbilt in the next round. I'm sure we'll get killed by Kansas, but this is a great run in a rebuilding year.

03-24-2008, 09:20 PM	#1034
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I must say, it is completely awesome how the NCAA has every single game available to stream from its website. I've got every single game so far played saved on my hard disk and have watched about half of them so far, in addition to the decent coverage we've had over here on cable, two games a day, usually 2 or so hours after they are played - though it's been a pretty bad choice of games. Every sucky game I've had to sit through they've switched to coverage of closer games from time to time, only to bring us back to some drubbing snoozefest of a matchup. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-27-2008, 05:32 PM	#1035
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Bump for tonight's games. I like Xavier, Louisville, UCLA, and UNC to win.

03-27-2008, 05:38 PM	#1036
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I've been veeeeery impressed by Xavier in the opening two games. They play a quality brand of basketball. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-27-2008, 05:47 PM	#1037
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	UNC, WVU, UCLA, UL. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

03-27-2008, 05:50 PM	#1038
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	UNC, Xavier, UCLA I'm struggling with the Lousiville/Tennessee game... going to give it to Tennessee, but should be a great and close game. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-27-2008, 06:30 PM	#1039
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Xavier up big early. They are a rough and rugged team.

03-27-2008, 06:32 PM	#1040
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I am impressed by Xavier. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

03-27-2008, 06:38 PM	#1041
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	anyone else having trouble getting the UNC feed online?