The Official 2006 NCAA Tournament thread - Page 27

Tigercat · 03-25-2006, 02:13 AM

Neither will probably happen, but after everyone talked about how "down" the SEC was this year(just because Kentucky was subpar I think), it would be quite humorous if the SEC had 2 teams in the Final Four, or hell, an all SEC championship game!

HeavyReign · 03-25-2006, 02:58 AM

If they don't call the double technical then I don't think it ever comes down to andersons shot at the end. The fifth foul on dentmon when Williams tripped over his own foot was horrible as was the goaltending. Despite everything if UW plays smart the last 90 seconds of regulation they win.

dawgfan · 03-25-2006, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyReign

If they don't call the double technical then I don't think it ever comes down to andersons shot at the end. The fifth foul on dentmon when Williams tripped over his own foot was horrible as was the goaltending. Despite everything if UW plays smart the last 90 seconds of regulation they win.

That's what hurts the most - yeah, I can bitch about the officiating (and I am, it was horrible) - but the UW still should've won the game. Jensen's foul at the end was absolutely idiotic. In that situation, you prevent the 3-ball. If someone gets around you for a 2-point shot, oh well - it's still a 4 point lead and you stand an excellent chance of winning a free-throw shooting contest. Instead, it's now a 3-point game against a team that has been unconscious all night from 3-point range. How Anderson made that 3-point shot while moving away from the basket and shooting sideways, and then Appleby misses a straightaway 3-ball when he's perfectly squared up to the bucket...

...fuck that outcome sucks. To be soooooo close to winning a huge upset and in the process excorcising the ghost of Rip Hamilton...just, fuck.

JeeberD · 03-25-2006, 12:23 PM

Man, those were some awesome games last night. Hopefully today's games wil be just as good...

timmae · 03-25-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Man, those were some awesome games last night. Hopefully today's games wil be just as good...

Very interesting so far... D Matt Olinger had a shot deflect off the post... 1 inch away from giving the Badgers a 1-0 lead...

oh wait... this thread is for hoops??!

GreenMonster · 03-25-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Elite 8:

SEC - 2 teams
Big East - 2 teams
Big XII - 1 team
Pac 10 - 1 team
CUSA - 1 team
CAA - 1 team

Where is the ACC.. People keep telling me it's the best conference..

HeavyReign · 03-25-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

That's what hurts the most - yeah, I can bitch about the officiating (and I am, it was horrible) - but the UW still should've won the game. Jensen's foul at the end was absolutely idiotic. In that situation, you prevent the 3-ball. If someone gets around you for a 2-point shot, oh well - it's still a 4 point lead and you stand an excellent chance of winning a free-throw shooting contest. Instead, it's now a 3-point game against a team that has been unconscious all night from 3-point range. How Anderson made that 3-point shot while moving away from the basket and shooting sideways, and then Appleby misses a straightaway 3-ball when he's perfectly squared up to the bucket...

...fuck that outcome sucks. To be soooooo close to winning a huge upset and in the process excorcising the ghost of Rip Hamilton...just, fuck.

I was going to school there during the last Uconn loss so this was definately painful. I had a really bad feeling when Jensen committed that foul that there was no way they wouldn't tie it. On the bright side I was impressed with how the underclassmen played. The team didn't fall apart with the seniors out of the game with foul trouble.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 03:49 PM

If LSU can't figure out how to block out on the rebounds, it's gonna be a long afternoon for them.

hoopsguy · 03-25-2006, 04:22 PM

If Texas can't figure out how to stop a lob play, it's gonna be closer than it should be.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 04:28 PM

This one is shaping up to be a great game, going in to the half tied.

Interesting that Texas has 4 blocks so far to none for LSU, considering how many the Tigers blocked against Duke.

Should be a great final 20 (or more?) minutes.

ice4277 · 03-25-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

This one is shaping up to be a great game, going in to the half tied.

Interesting that Texas has 4 blocks so far to none for LSU, considering how many the Tigers blocked against Duke.

Should be a great final 20 (or more?) minutes.

Agreed. I think all the games have the potential to be very good today and tomorrow.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 05:32 PM

What a sequence to tie the game! This is gonna be a great finish, no matter what!

cartman · 03-25-2006, 05:38 PM

4.6 seconds left. Looks like Texas will have to hope for a stop and head to OT.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 05:39 PM

And we go to OT. A great game continues.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 05:44 PM

And it looks like Texas is going to give this one away

LoneStarGirl · 03-25-2006, 05:52 PM

Texas is blowing it. They played so great during the final 2-3 minutes of regulation, but are absolutely blowing it during over time.

Tigercat · 03-25-2006, 05:54 PM

This LSU team is the gutsiest team I have ever had the PRIVLEDGE of cheering for. Regardless of what happens today or for the rest of this tourny.

Neuqua · 03-25-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Neither will probably happen, but after everyone talked about how "down" the SEC was this year(just because Kentucky was subpar I think), it would be quite humorous if the SEC had 2 teams in the Final Four, or hell, an all SEC championship game!

You could've said the same thing about the Big Ten last year. Everyone said the Big Ten was down but it ended up putting both Illinois and Michigan State in the Final Four. Shows how much the "experts" know.

cartman · 03-25-2006, 06:01 PM

Congrats to LSU. They just flat outplayed Texas in the OT.

JW · 03-25-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

This LSU team is the gutsiest team I have ever had the PRIVLEDGE of cheering for. Regardless of what happens today or for the rest of this tourny.

Indeed. Defense and guts. And nearly all Louisiana kids.

LloydLungs · 03-25-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

This LSU team is the gutsiest team I have ever had the PRIVLEDGE of cheering for. Regardless of what happens today or for the rest of this tourny.

I am in no way an LSU fan (Go UNO!) but it's hard to dislike this team. Gutsy indeed. They really earned this thing.

MizzouRah · 03-25-2006, 06:08 PM

Does Big Baby Davis remind you of Sean May?

I really think LSU plays alot like NC did last year. Wow...

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 06:21 PM

The refs are alread trying to make up for the way they screwed UCLA last night. That 2nd foul on Dorsey was complete and total crap. Hollins lowered his shoulder and the foul is called on Dorsey. WTF?

Karlifornia · 03-25-2006, 06:21 PM

Come on, Bruins! Keep playing that D!

Karlifornia · 03-25-2006, 06:26 PM

Bozeman airballs a wide open three. Reminds me of me when I play.

Tigercat · 03-25-2006, 06:27 PM

Big Baby is comparable to Sean May. Wasn't Sean May's actual height about 6'7"? Thats Baby's problem, he is listed at 6'9", but he is really around 6'7 1/2", and you can't play his kind of game in the NBA at only 6'7".

JW · 03-25-2006, 06:27 PM

And, though most of you don't care, lol, what a day for LSU sports.
The softball team sweeps Kentucky.
The #14 baseball team beats previously undefeated and #1 ranked Miss. St.
The women's basketball team goes to the elite 8 by beating DePaul.
The men go to the final four.
Pretty good for one afternoon.

Karlifornia · 03-25-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JW

And, though most of you don't care, lol, what a day for LSU sports.
The softball team sweeps Kentucky.
The #14 baseball team beats previously undefeated and #1 ranked Miss. St.
The women's basketball team goes to the elite 8 by beating DePaul.
The men go to the final four.
Pretty good for one afternoon.

Stanford and LSU are squaring off in the women's tourney SA regional final. Should be a good game. It features two star players Seimone Augustus and Candance Wiggins.

LoneStarGirl · 03-25-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Come on, Bruins! Keep playing that D!

Their D isn't all that great, Memphis is just shooting awful. At least they haven't forgotten how to rebound.

miami_fan · 03-25-2006, 06:54 PM

Memphis needs to slow down. They are out of control.

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 07:06 PM

What is so wrong with being fair? The refs are wearing UCLA uniforms out there. All I ask is for fairness. That was not fair.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 07:39 PM

GE, the more you bitch, the more that Im smiling. UCLA shouldnt be winning but they are. Hopefully they can hold on. Like I said before, if they lose still, I'm proud of what we've accomplished

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

GE, the more you bitch, the more that Im smiling. UCLA shouldnt be winning but they are. Hopefully they can hold on. Like I said before, if they lose still, I'm proud of what we've accomplished

I am not bitching. I am just asking for fairness. This almost an exact replica of the UConn-Washington game from last night. The refs are calling every tick-tack foul on Memphis. They are not doing the same for UCLA. It is just an issue of fairness.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 07:54 PM

You're kidding right?

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

Their D isn't all that great, Memphis is just shooting awful. At least they haven't forgotten how to rebound.

It's always easier to rebound airballs.

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:00 PM

Well, you can not beat two teams. Memphis gave a great effort but you just can not beat the refs and UCLA. Memphis got a raw deal in this tournament. We have to play a home game for UCLA despite us being the higher seed.

Bug, if you can not see the foul issue then you are just blind. Memphis has certianly not played great, but the refs have just been down right biased.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

Well, you can not beat two teams. Memphis gave a great effort but you just can not beat the refs and UCLA. Memphis got a raw deal in this tournament. We have to play a home game for UCLA despite us being the higher seed.

Bug, if you can not see the foul issue then you are just blind. Memphis has certianly not played great, but the refs have just been down right biased.

Sure bub. Memphis is still in the game, yet you are already resigned to the fact that they are going to lose? What kind of fan is that? UCLA came back in, according to you, the same situation as two nights. UCLA has had ticky tacky calls, but the bottle line is that UCLA is the best team Memphis has seen and much more physical then the ticky tacky style that the mid major is used to.

Game is far from over. UCLA is just playing tough. If you want to avoid physical sports, go watch Tennis or golf.

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:04 PM

Bug, it is not issue of the fouls they are calling. The issue is the fouls they are calling on Memphis but not calling on UCLA.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:06 PM

SO you are sure the refs are in some conspiracy because they were hosed two nights ago and need to make it up?

UCLA came prepared to play, Memphis didn't. If you need to blame the refs for your teams struggles, so be it.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:07 PM

I mean, that was a charge, but they didnt call it them and let Memphis play

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:08 PM

Speaking of which, why is Memphis playing a zone? I thought they dont play with zones?

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:19 PM

Time to suck it up guys!

Pumpy Tudors · 03-25-2006, 08:20 PM

After all the exciting basketball since Thursday, this Memphis-UCLA game is a major letdown. Neither team deserves to win. Memphis can't do anything right, and UCLA can't make their free throws (although the second half has been much better than the first). Perhaps the other games spoiled me, but this is damn near unwatchable, and I'm about to rip off my Memphis shirt just to get the stink off (no pix pls thx).

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:26 PM

Just cant miss the FT's now!

*sigh*

Pumpy Tudors · 03-25-2006, 08:27 PM

Ball game.

ice4277 · 03-25-2006, 08:29 PM

And thus my hopes of winning tournament brackets this year is likely over.

God, Memphis was AWFUL.

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:29 PM

UCLA was the better team tonight. Memphis played terrible. UCLA's defense was great. They frustrated the Tigers all game long. Good lucky in Indy.

The offciating was much better in the second half. I will give them credit for adjusting the game.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:29 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UCLA held Memphis to 0-13 from the arc. 34% from the field! Ben Howland is the man!

LoneStarGirl · 03-25-2006, 08:30 PM

This was a terrible all round game. Both teams sucked ass and neither deserve to go to the final four after this performance. BUT you have to admit it is a little unfair to Memphis to play this game so close to UCLA's campus, when they were the number one seed.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-25-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

God, Memphis was AWFUL.

Indeed. They've been trying to give the game to UCLA all night, and the Bruins are finally taking it. If Memphis plays a halfway decent game tonight, they probably win it fairly easily. Instead, they turned the ball over, committed a ton of fouls, and missed easy baskets.

I hate to say it after the season Memphis had, but it looked like they were never really prepared for high-level tournament basketball. Not to take anything away from Bucknell and Bradley -- you don't get to choose your opponents -- but Memphis never had to play a team that challenged them, and they looked panicked tonight. It's a shame.

03-25-2006, 12:23 PM	#1304
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Man, those were some awesome games last night. Hopefully today's games wil be just as good... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-25-2006, 03:49 PM	#1308
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If LSU can't figure out how to block out on the rebounds, it's gonna be a long afternoon for them. __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 04:28 PM	#1310
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	This one is shaping up to be a great game, going in to the half tied. Interesting that Texas has 4 blocks so far to none for LSU, considering how many the Tigers blocked against Duke. Should be a great final 20 (or more?) minutes. __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 05:32 PM	#1312
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	What a sequence to tie the game! This is gonna be a great finish, no matter what! __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 05:38 PM	#1313
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	4.6 seconds left. Looks like Texas will have to hope for a stop and head to OT. __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 02:13 AM	#1301
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Neither will probably happen, but after everyone talked about how "down" the SEC was this year(just because Kentucky was subpar I think), it would be quite humorous if the SEC had 2 teams in the Final Four, or hell, an all SEC championship game!

03-25-2006, 02:58 AM	#1302
HeavyReign Fast Break Basketball Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Spokane, WA	If they don't call the double technical then I don't think it ever comes down to andersons shot at the end. The fifth foul on dentmon when Williams tripped over his own foot was horrible as was the goaltending. Despite everything if UW plays smart the last 90 seconds of regulation they win.

03-25-2006, 04:22 PM	#1309
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	If Texas can't figure out how to stop a lob play, it's gonna be closer than it should be.

03-25-2006, 05:39 PM	#1314
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	And we go to OT. A great game continues. __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 05:44 PM	#1315
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	And it looks like Texas is going to give this one away __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 05:52 PM	#1316
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	Texas is blowing it. They played so great during the final 2-3 minutes of regulation, but are absolutely blowing it during over time.

03-25-2006, 05:54 PM	#1317
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	This LSU team is the gutsiest team I have ever had the PRIVLEDGE of cheering for. Regardless of what happens today or for the rest of this tourny.

03-25-2006, 06:01 PM	#1319
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Congrats to LSU. They just flat outplayed Texas in the OT. __________________ 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

03-25-2006, 06:08 PM	#1322
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Does Big Baby Davis remind you of Sean May? I really think LSU plays alot like NC did last year. Wow...

03-25-2006, 06:21 PM	#1323
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	The refs are alread trying to make up for the way they screwed UCLA last night. That 2nd foul on Dorsey was complete and total crap. Hollins lowered his shoulder and the foul is called on Dorsey. WTF? __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 06:21 PM	#1324
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Come on, Bruins! Keep playing that D! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-25-2006, 06:26 PM	#1325
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Bozeman airballs a wide open three. Reminds me of me when I play. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-25-2006, 06:27 PM	#1326
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Big Baby is comparable to Sean May. Wasn't Sean May's actual height about 6'7"? Thats Baby's problem, he is listed at 6'9", but he is really around 6'7 1/2", and you can't play his kind of game in the NBA at only 6'7".

03-25-2006, 06:27 PM	#1327
JW College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Monroe, LA, USA	And, though most of you don't care, lol, what a day for LSU sports. The softball team sweeps Kentucky. The #14 baseball team beats previously undefeated and #1 ranked Miss. St. The women's basketball team goes to the elite 8 by beating DePaul. The men go to the final four. Pretty good for one afternoon. Last edited by JW : 03-25-2006 at 06:28 PM.

03-25-2006, 06:54 PM	#1330
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Memphis needs to slow down. They are out of control.

03-25-2006, 07:06 PM	#1331
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	What is so wrong with being fair? The refs are wearing UCLA uniforms out there. All I ask is for fairness. That was not fair. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 07:39 PM	#1332
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	GE, the more you bitch, the more that Im smiling. UCLA shouldnt be winning but they are. Hopefully they can hold on. Like I said before, if they lose still, I'm proud of what we've accomplished

03-25-2006, 07:54 PM	#1334
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	You're kidding right?

03-25-2006, 08:00 PM	#1336
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Well, you can not beat two teams. Memphis gave a great effort but you just can not beat the refs and UCLA. Memphis got a raw deal in this tournament. We have to play a home game for UCLA despite us being the higher seed. Bug, if you can not see the foul issue then you are just blind. Memphis has certianly not played great, but the refs have just been down right biased. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 08:04 PM	#1338
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Bug, it is not issue of the fouls they are calling. The issue is the fouls they are calling on Memphis but not calling on UCLA. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 08:06 PM	#1339
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	SO you are sure the refs are in some conspiracy because they were hosed two nights ago and need to make it up? UCLA came prepared to play, Memphis didn't. If you need to blame the refs for your teams struggles, so be it.

03-25-2006, 08:07 PM	#1340
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I mean, that was a charge, but they didnt call it them and let Memphis play

03-25-2006, 08:08 PM	#1341
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Speaking of which, why is Memphis playing a zone? I thought they dont play with zones?

03-25-2006, 08:19 PM	#1342
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Time to suck it up guys!

03-25-2006, 08:20 PM	#1343
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	After all the exciting basketball since Thursday, this Memphis-UCLA game is a major letdown. Neither team deserves to win. Memphis can't do anything right, and UCLA can't make their free throws (although the second half has been much better than the first). Perhaps the other games spoiled me, but this is damn near unwatchable, and I'm about to rip off my Memphis shirt just to get the stink off (no pix pls thx). __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

03-25-2006, 08:26 PM	#1344
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Just cant miss the FT's now! sigh

03-25-2006, 08:27 PM	#1345
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Ball game. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

03-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#1346
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	And thus my hopes of winning tournament brackets this year is likely over. God, Memphis was AWFUL.

03-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#1347
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	UCLA was the better team tonight. Memphis played terrible. UCLA's defense was great. They frustrated the Tigers all game long. Good lucky in Indy. The offciating was much better in the second half. I will give them credit for adjusting the game. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#1348
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UCLA held Memphis to 0-13 from the arc. 34% from the field! Ben Howland is the man!