The Official 2006 NCAA Tournament thread - Page 22

Fouts · 03-23-2006, 06:40 PM

I'm pulling for Gonzaga, and not because I'm a Trojan fan.

Ok, mostly because I'm a Trojan fan.

Radii · 03-23-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fouts

I'm pulling for Gonzaga, and not because I'm a Trojan fan.

Ok, mostly because I'm a Trojan fan.

I'm rooting for LSU, enitrely because I'm a UNC fan.

Neuqua · 03-23-2006, 06:46 PM

Go Bradley!

Go LSU!

cartman · 03-23-2006, 06:47 PM

Geaux Tigers!

It is very painful to say that as a Longhorn fan.

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 06:57 PM

Gutsy effort so far considering our SEC player of the year and SEC freshman of the year were both taken out a while ago with 2 fouls. How they could call all those ticky tack fouls early and not call that Mcroberts piggy back ride is beyond me. The refs have been really inconsistent for both teams thus far.

Hopefully this stays a good game throughout. (Although I would take a LSU blowout in 2nd half too.

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LoneStarGirl · 03-23-2006, 07:01 PM

Nobody watching the Memphis/Bradley game? I get the chance to watch both, and both are looking like great games.

MJ4H · 03-23-2006, 07:12 PM

Our station switched to the Memphis game, but I would rather watch the LSU game so I'm watching it online. The Memphis game is on TV with the sound down for me, though.

Karlifornia · 03-23-2006, 07:23 PM

Enberg: "Uncharacteristicallly cold shooting by Redick in the tournament tonight"

I thought Redick has historically been mediocre in the tourney...

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 07:24 PM

I thought the refs did a pretty good job of calling an overall clean first half, so far in the 2nd, however, the foul calls against LSU and similiar no calls against Duke have been a bit suspicious. Still, a great game thus far. We will need to do a better job of executing to hold on to this lead.

MJ4H · 03-23-2006, 07:31 PM

I think LSU's ability to block shots near the basket has been the difference in the game. When Duke goes inside, they either get stuffed or are intimidated and throw up a wild shot.

Easy Mac · 03-23-2006, 07:40 PM

duke cant even hit a wide open lay up. and redick's last shot, he just threw it up there. he is definitely frustrated.

and he was 17-34 9/19 n the tourney

JW · 03-23-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

I thought the refs did a pretty good job of calling an overall clean first half, so far in the 2nd, however, the foul calls against LSU and similiar no calls against Duke have been a bit suspicious. Still, a great game thus far. We will need to do a better job of executing to hold on to this lead.

They've made Davis play by a completely different set of rules. Williams can bump him but he can't touch Williams.

miami_fan · 03-23-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JW

They've made Davis play by a completely different set of rules. Williams can bump him but he can't touch Williams.

The Shaq rule applies to Baby Shaq as well

Easy Mac · 03-23-2006, 07:49 PM

it wouldn't be a duke game without reffing conspiracies.

JW · 03-23-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

it wouldn't be a duke game without reffing conspiracies.

Conspiricies my ass. The refs are letting everyone play and calling it real loose, except for Davis.

And the foul on Rolle at the 8 minute mark. You touch Williams and you get a foul.

Easy Mac · 03-23-2006, 07:53 PM

he's a lot bigger. when he makes the same foul, its easier to notice. i contend this is a horribly reffered game.

thats 4 on williams, but its obviously one-sided

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 07:56 PM

At least they are calling some on Williams too, but still, I think this second half has been called unevenly in Dukes favor. Duke might be winning without the calls, but I would sure like to see them totally earn the half against us.

Big Baby hasn't fouled out all year(including on the road in the SEC, where visiting teams always get hosed) and hes got 4 fouls in that limited of time on the court? Seems a bit odd.

Karlifornia · 03-23-2006, 08:09 PM

I want a replay to see if that foul was actually of Paulus, or if it was on Shelden W., which woulda been his 5th.

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 08:24 PM

Looks like Duke is going down, but I am NOT impressed with LSU.

MrBug708 · 03-23-2006, 08:27 PM

Is that the game?

Karlifornia · 03-23-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Looks like Duke is going down, but I am NOT impressed with LSU.

How could you not be impressed with LSU? The defense has been unbelieveable. Easily the best defense I've seen played in this tournament.

cartman · 03-23-2006, 08:30 PM

DUUUUUUUUKE

(deep inhale)

SUUUUUUCKKKS!!!!!!!!

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

How could you not be impressed with LSU? The defense has been unbelieveable. Easily the best defense I've seen played in this tournament.

Obviously you haven't seen UCLA.

ice4277 · 03-23-2006, 08:31 PM

Oh, happy day!

VPI97 · 03-23-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Looks like Duke is going down, but I am NOT impressed with LSU.

I think I agree...this game was more about Duke looking like they didn't care, rather than LSU looking like they're a great team.

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 08:31 PM

We are what we are. GREAT athletes without a PG. We will make our share of ballhandling mistakes in every game, but if we play loose and play smart enough team offense, we can beat anyone.

I worry we will be tired Saturday, but even if it ends here, what a year. If Tyrus and Big Baby come back, and thats what they are leaning towards, we will be even better next year.

MrBug708 · 03-23-2006, 08:31 PM

Idiot announcers at their Finest

"LSU fans stand up! WVU and Texas fans stand and cheer! No one wanted to face Duke!"

Uh ya, they are glad Duke is out because they didnt want to face them, not because they despise Coach K and Duke

cartman · 03-23-2006, 08:31 PM

Isn't that now 4 of the past 6 tournies that Duke has lost the Sweet 16 game?

MJ4H · 03-23-2006, 08:33 PM

LSU must've blocked 50 shots in that game.

Karlifornia · 03-23-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Obviously you haven't seen UCLA.

Well, I have seen both of UCLA's games. Their defense is definitely very good, but I think that they have some weaknesses in the middle. Hollins is ok as a 7 footer in the middle, but besides that, who do they have guarding the interior? Mbah A Moute? Aboya? Micheal Fey?

Swaggs · 03-23-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

LSU must've blocked 50 shots in that game.

That's what I was just thinking. Man, between those two guys they got their hand on everything.

JW · 03-23-2006, 08:40 PM

Football or basketball, defense wins games.

BTW, JJ throws a mean elbow. And of course he doesn't get called for it.

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Well, I have seen both of UCLA's games. Their defense is definitely very good, but I think that they have some weaknesses in the middle. Hollins is ok as a 7 footer in the middle, but besides that, who do they have guarding the interior? Mbah A Moute? Aboya? Micheal Fey?

LSU probably is better in the paint than UCLA; what I meant was that, considering Duke was the overall #1 seed, that it seemed more like LSU was a bad matchup for them (because of Duke's weaknesses). As bad as that game went for Duke (Reddick made 3 field goals and 2 free throws), they still almost won. I think either WVU or Texas will have no trouble with LSU.

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

LSU probably is better in the paint than UCLA; what I meant was that, considering Duke was the overall #1 seed, that it seemed more like LSU was a bad matchup for them (because of Duke's weaknesses). As bad as that game went for Duke (Reddick made 3 field goals and 2 free throws), they still almost won. I think either WVU or Texas will have no trouble with LSU.

Keep in mind this is an LSU team that also lost by one AT Ohio State and AT UConn. Still think good teams have no problem with LSU?

(*Now, if you are saying that just because you think we will be physically and emotionally tired, I might agree with you.)

Groundhog · 03-23-2006, 08:49 PM

LOL @ Davis rebounding his own FT miss with no other LSU players lining up... terrible game by both teams really. Shelden was the only player who showed up.

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigercat

Keep in mind this is an LSU team that also lost by one AT Ohio State and AT UConn. Still think good teams have no problem with LSU?

(*Now, if you are saying that just because you think we will be physically and emotionally tired, I might agree with you.)

I don't think I had seen LSU play before today. I have seen WVU, UT, and UCLA play at least a couple of games each. I'll be surprised if LSU is in the Final Four.

Don't jump on me too hard: I don't watch a lot of college basketball, I'm completely prepared to be totally wrong.

Tigercat · 03-23-2006, 08:54 PM

Something else to keep in mind, LSU beat WVU once already this year.

I would be surprised if we straight up win saturday too. There is just likely to be too many turnovers from an LSU team with no PG and tired emotionally and physically. I would be surprised if we don't play hard/well enough to keep it close for at LEAST most of the game, however.

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 08:58 PM

I also want to add that I think this was a bit of a down year in the ACC. This was in some ways the worst Duke team in 10 years, and it still won the ACC.

st.cronin · 03-23-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Worst Duke team in 10 years? I don't know about that. Their depth isn't fantastic, but McRoberts, Williams and Redick are "pretty good ballers" (understatement of the year), and all are serious NBA prospects. I don't think you can call this team weak.

If Redick had had even an average night tonight then Duke wins that ball game.

When was the last time Duke DIDN'T have 3 or more NBA prospects in their lineup? And I only call this Duke team weak in terms of recent history; they were pretty clearly one of the ten best teams in the country.

Groundhog · 03-23-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I also want to add that I think this was a bit of a down year in the ACC. This was in some ways the worst Duke team in 10 years, and it still won the ACC.

Worst Duke team in 10 years? I don't know about that. Their depth isn't fantastic, but McRoberts, Williams and Redick are "pretty good ballers" (understatement of the year), and all are serious NBA prospects. I don't think you can call this team weak.

If Redick had had even an average night tonight then Duke wins that ball game.

MylesKnight · 03-23-2006, 09:13 PM

Congrats to L$U and the $EC.. Always good to see Duke get knocked out, no matter who is responsible.

UCLA/GU game on now.. Morrison just looks funny. He runs funny and just looks like he doesn't belong on a basketball court. Weirdo.

VPI97 · 03-23-2006, 09:16 PM

Why in the world are they giving me UCLA - Gonzaga instead of WVU - Texas? The game is being played downtown for goodness sakes.

Abe Sargent · 03-23-2006, 09:18 PM

I've never seen a team be more arrogant and cocky than Duke was. It was like the player thought they deserved to win the game simply because they are Duke and they didn't need to play.

-Anxiety

cartman · 03-23-2006, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety

I've never seen a team be more arrogant and cocky than Duke was. It was like the player thought they deserved to win the game simply because they are Duke and they didn't need to play.

-Anxiety

Well, when you are fellated by every college basketball announcer on the planet, you start to believe all the press.

Abe Sargent · 03-23-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97

Why in the world are they giving me UCLA - Gonzaga instead of WVU - Texas? The game is being played downtown for goodness sakes.

I know. Nobody here in Detroit cares about Gonzaga and UCLA to the degree that they like the WVU-UT matchup. In fact, I was at a sports bar last night, no matchup was being talked about more of those today.

-Anxiety

jbmagic · 03-23-2006, 09:33 PM

UCLA having so much trouble on offense against the 1-2-2 zone.

Abe Sargent · 03-23-2006, 09:35 PM

4:49 left in teh half when WVU scored their first point not from 3 pointers.

-Anxiety

MrBug708 · 03-23-2006, 09:36 PM

Meh. UCLA looks awful.

MylesKnight · 03-23-2006, 09:36 PM

Wow.. UCLA is looking like a West Coast Conference Cellar Dweller thus far.

tdydynasty · 03-23-2006, 09:38 PM

Coach K stop telling you guys to keep shooting 3 pointers. I would rip up the 3 point line in practice and go inside for the high percentage shot.

03-23-2006, 06:46 PM	#1053
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03-23-2006, 06:47 PM	#1054
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03-23-2006, 07:12 PM	#1057
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03-23-2006, 07:23 PM	#1058
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Enberg: "Uncharacteristicallly cold shooting by Redick in the tournament tonight" I thought Redick has historically been mediocre in the tourney... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-23-2006, 07:31 PM	#1060
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I think LSU's ability to block shots near the basket has been the difference in the game. When Duke goes inside, they either get stuffed or are intimidated and throw up a wild shot. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-23-2006, 06:40 PM	#1051
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	I'm pulling for Gonzaga, and not because I'm a Trojan fan. Ok, mostly because I'm a Trojan fan.

03-23-2006, 06:57 PM	#1055
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Gutsy effort so far considering our SEC player of the year and SEC freshman of the year were both taken out a while ago with 2 fouls. How they could call all those ticky tack fouls early and not call that Mcroberts piggy back ride is beyond me. The refs have been really inconsistent for both teams thus far. Hopefully this stays a good game throughout. (Although I would take a LSU blowout in 2nd half too. )

03-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#1056
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	Nobody watching the Memphis/Bradley game? I get the chance to watch both, and both are looking like great games.

03-23-2006, 07:24 PM	#1059
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	I thought the refs did a pretty good job of calling an overall clean first half, so far in the 2nd, however, the foul calls against LSU and similiar no calls against Duke have been a bit suspicious. Still, a great game thus far. We will need to do a better job of executing to hold on to this lead.

03-23-2006, 07:40 PM	#1061
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	duke cant even hit a wide open lay up. and redick's last shot, he just threw it up there. he is definitely frustrated. and he was 17-34 9/19 n the tourney

03-23-2006, 07:49 PM	#1064
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	it wouldn't be a duke game without reffing conspiracies.

03-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#1066
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	he's a lot bigger. when he makes the same foul, its easier to notice. i contend this is a horribly reffered game. thats 4 on williams, but its obviously one-sided

03-23-2006, 07:56 PM	#1067
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	At least they are calling some on Williams too, but still, I think this second half has been called unevenly in Dukes favor. Duke might be winning without the calls, but I would sure like to see them totally earn the half against us. Big Baby hasn't fouled out all year(including on the road in the SEC, where visiting teams always get hosed) and hes got 4 fouls in that limited of time on the court? Seems a bit odd.

03-23-2006, 08:09 PM	#1068
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I want a replay to see if that foul was actually of Paulus, or if it was on Shelden W., which woulda been his 5th. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-23-2006, 08:24 PM	#1069
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Looks like Duke is going down, but I am NOT impressed with LSU. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

03-23-2006, 08:27 PM	#1070
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Is that the game?

03-23-2006, 08:30 PM	#1072
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	DUUUUUUUUKE (deep inhale) SUUUUUUCKKKS!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

03-23-2006, 08:31 PM	#1074
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Oh, happy day!

03-23-2006, 08:31 PM	#1076
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	We are what we are. GREAT athletes without a PG. We will make our share of ballhandling mistakes in every game, but if we play loose and play smart enough team offense, we can beat anyone. I worry we will be tired Saturday, but even if it ends here, what a year. If Tyrus and Big Baby come back, and thats what they are leaning towards, we will be even better next year.

03-23-2006, 08:31 PM	#1077
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Idiot announcers at their Finest "LSU fans stand up! WVU and Texas fans stand and cheer! No one wanted to face Duke!" Uh ya, they are glad Duke is out because they didnt want to face them, not because they despise Coach K and Duke

03-23-2006, 08:31 PM	#1078
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Isn't that now 4 of the past 6 tournies that Duke has lost the Sweet 16 game? __________________ 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

03-23-2006, 08:33 PM	#1079
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03-23-2006, 08:40 PM	#1082
JW College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Monroe, LA, USA	Football or basketball, defense wins games. BTW, JJ throws a mean elbow. And of course he doesn't get called for it.

03-23-2006, 08:49 PM	#1085
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	LOL @ Davis rebounding his own FT miss with no other LSU players lining up... terrible game by both teams really. Shelden was the only player who showed up. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-23-2006, 08:54 PM	#1087
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Something else to keep in mind, LSU beat WVU once already this year. I would be surprised if we straight up win saturday too. There is just likely to be too many turnovers from an LSU team with no PG and tired emotionally and physically. I would be surprised if we don't play hard/well enough to keep it close for at LEAST most of the game, however.

03-23-2006, 08:58 PM	#1088
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I also want to add that I think this was a bit of a down year in the ACC. This was in some ways the worst Duke team in 10 years, and it still won the ACC. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

03-23-2006, 09:13 PM	#1091
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	Congrats to L$U and the $EC.. Always good to see Duke get knocked out, no matter who is responsible. UCLA/GU game on now.. Morrison just looks funny. He runs funny and just looks like he doesn't belong on a basketball court. Weirdo. __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!!

03-23-2006, 09:16 PM	#1092
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Why in the world are they giving me UCLA - Gonzaga instead of WVU - Texas? The game is being played downtown for goodness sakes. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

03-23-2006, 09:18 PM	#1093
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I've never seen a team be more arrogant and cocky than Duke was. It was like the player thought they deserved to win the game simply because they are Duke and they didn't need to play. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

03-23-2006, 09:33 PM	#1096
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	UCLA having so much trouble on offense against the 1-2-2 zone.

03-23-2006, 09:35 PM	#1097
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	4:49 left in teh half when WVU scored their first point not from 3 pointers. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

03-23-2006, 09:36 PM	#1098
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Meh. UCLA looks awful.

03-23-2006, 09:36 PM	#1099
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	Wow.. UCLA is looking like a West Coast Conference Cellar Dweller thus far. __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!!

03-23-2006, 09:38 PM	#1100
tdydynasty Banned Join Date: Aug 2002	Coach K stop telling you guys to keep shooting 3 pointers. I would rip up the 3 point line in practice and go inside for the high percentage shot.

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