The Official 2006 NCAA Tournament thread - Page 28

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

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.

Heh. Where you would prefer it to be held? Memphis?

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:36 PM

Conference USA had alot to do with it. I do not care what anyone says, but you just can not get ready for this level of basketball by beating up on Rice and SMU. But, there are some things you can not control and that is one of them.

Tigercat · 03-25-2006, 08:36 PM

I like our chances against UCLA. Anything can happen, but if we bring the same game we brought today, I think the odds are with us. And who knows, maybe our jump shots finally show up in the Final Four? I can hope at least.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

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.

Kudos Tim! Tough way to end this way, but someone had to do it. UCLA had improved so much since November

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Kudos Tim! Tough way to end this way, but someone had to do it. UCLA had improved so much since November

Yes, someone had to win. UCLA had an incredible defense. They have improved and it is obvious they were battle tested. Good luck in Indy.

LloydLungs · 03-25-2006, 08:40 PM

Man, hope nobody was interested in seeing UCLA celebrate a little bit or seeing the game analyzed. CBS ended tonight's coverage extremely abruptly.

Then again, reaaaaaally ugly game. Not much to say.

ice4277 · 03-25-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Kudos Tim! Tough way to end this way, but someone had to do it. UCLA had improved so much since November

I don't think I'd seen a complete UCLA game before the tourney started since they played Michigan, and I have to say that I was shocked at how much they have improved.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-25-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

Man, hope nobody was interested in seeing UCLA celebrate a little bit or seeing the game analyzed. CBS ended tonight's coverage extremely abruptly.

Well, we clearly needed to see MORE Neil Patrick Harris this week.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

I like our chances against UCLA. Anything can happen, but if we bring the same game we brought today, I think the odds are with us. And who knows, maybe our jump shots finally show up in the Final Four? I can hope at least.

You guys have the size on us. If you play a zone you should have the advantage

LoneStarGirl · 03-25-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Heh. Where you would prefer it to be held? Memphis?

Uhm no, but it isn't fair that it was so close to the number 2 team. I am bored, so i did some research. From UConn to D.C. is 7 hours. From Duke to Atlanta is 7 hours. From Villanova to Minn is 18 hours. From Memphis to Oakland is 32 hours. And yet UCLA to Oakland is 6 hours. I am by no mean saying this is why Memphis lost. I just think this is an interesting fact.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 08:52 PM

The NCAA tries to reward higher ranked seeds by placing them somewhere close to their region. Memphis was the fourth 1 seed and UCLA was the best 2 seed. It's how it stacks up.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-25-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

Uhm no, but it isn't fair that it was so close to the number 2 team. I am bored, so i did some research. From UConn to D.C. is 7 hours. From Duke to Atlanta is 7 hours. From Villanova to Minn is 18 hours. From Memphis to Oakland is 32 hours. And yet UCLA to Oakland is 6 hours.

And George Mason is a whopping 20 miles from their home in Fairfax, VA.

GoldenEagle · 03-25-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

The NCAA tries to reward higher ranked seeds by placing them somewhere close to their region. Memphis was the fourth 1 seed and UCLA was the best 2 seed. It's how it stacks up.

Memphis was given the #1 seed on paper. UCLA was given the #1 seed in theory.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 09:02 PM

It works out that way this time. Just more luck of the draw. UCLA was in Oakland when they won it back in 95

LoneStarGirl · 03-25-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

It works out that way this time. Just more luck of the draw. UCLA was in Oakland when they won it back in 95

Coincidence? I think not!

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 09:08 PM

Hey, you shouldnt worry about it. Memphis wasnt. From the genius that is Joey Dorsey

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When UCLA was watching our game (against Bradley on Thursday), I know they were hoping they wouldn't play us," Dorsey said. "We saw them at the Garden, we saw the looks on their faces, and it looked like they didn't want to play us again. ... We know we can play on the road. It's not a bother to us."

Radii · 03-25-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

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

They do? Even the most hard core ACC fans realize how down a year it was this year for the conference as a whole. Expect an ACC team in the final four next year. It's rare to go 2 years in a row without one

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 09:49 PM

To top it off, Howand just mentioned that he received permission from Walt Hazzard to let a kid use his number. The number is 42 and that just happens to be the name of a Top Post player from Oregon, Kevin Love

Radii · 03-25-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

The NCAA tries to reward higher ranked seeds by placing them somewhere close to their region. Memphis was the fourth 1 seed and UCLA was the best 2 seed. It's how it stacks up.

This happens every year there isn't a #1 seed out west. One of the best teams out west(often Arizona/UCLA) gets the 2 seed or 3 seed and ends up playing an east coast team in salt lake or phoenix or california.

Easy Mac · 03-25-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

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

Damn, there was some other conference that people kept telling me was awesome. It also had 4 bids, somewhere in the midwest. I think it was the Kansas Valley... no, the Missouri Peak... no... damn. Oh well.

kingfc22 · 03-25-2006, 10:25 PM

Geez. What a shitty played game by both UCLA and Memphis. The crowd was about 90% UCLA fans and 10% Memphis. I think LSU should have little problem getting to the championship game.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2006, 10:52 PM

One game doesnt characterize a team

Karlifornia · 03-26-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

I think LSU should have little problem getting to the championship game.

I'm gonna have to disagree with you here, king. Like Kyle said, one game doesn't characterize a team. UCLA played an ugly game, but they still won. Memphis is not a pushover team. They have serious talent, and I would not at all be surprised if we were tonight talking about Memphis making the Final Four. That said, UCLA is a better team than LSU on paper. Does that matter? Not at all. Duke was a better team than LSU on paper, but LSU took them to the woodshed. It's going to be a game that will feature amazing defense on both sides, and I won't be shocked if either team wins. UCLA needs to hit their free throws, and shoot decently to win, or at least you would think. They did neither or those things tonight, yet they still won.

UCLA's improvement between the beginning of the season and now is just unbelievable, and is a testament to how much things can change from November to March. They have completely bought into Howland's system, and it reminds me of how the Stanford program went skyward with Montgomery. I would not be surprised to see UCLA win multiple titles in the next decade. This coach makes me jealous.

jbmagic · 03-26-2006, 05:18 AM

UCLA will beat LSU by 10 points or more.

MJ4H · 03-26-2006, 02:18 PM

George Mason is fun to watch and root for. Go Cinderella!

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 02:19 PM

Gooo...Patriots!

Tigercat · 03-26-2006, 02:26 PM

Boy this thread continues its string of people doubting LSU and we keep stepping up, its reverse mojo!

Personally, I think LSUs run was fueled by GoldenEagle laughing LSU before I even mentioned them on this thread, simply because I doubted Memphis a little. I don't think he is laughing at us anymore.

Hopefully people everywhere keep doubting us, and the team keeps hearing it, because we seem to play much better as the underdogs.

Schmidty · 03-26-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Hopefully people everywhere keep doubting us, and the team keeps hearing it, because we seem to play much better as the underdogs.

You play for LSU?

Tigercat · 03-26-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

You play for LSU?

I'm the really white guy on the bench. Don't look directly at my skin, it may blind you.

Easy Mac · 03-26-2006, 03:16 PM

Eff Calhoun and his whiny ass. Go GM!

MrBug708 · 03-26-2006, 03:17 PM

This is a Trojan fans nightmare. The two schools they hate the most. And I love it.

I think Tigercat feels the same way I do. No one expected such young teams to make it this far and while we are hoping for more, what has been accomplished thusf ar is just amazing. I think that Howland probably won COTY but LSU's coach is probably runner up

Fouts · 03-26-2006, 03:32 PM

Where is the GM talk? These guys are 3 minutes from the final four.

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fouts

Where is the GM talk? These guys are 3 minutes from the final four.

At first, I thought you were talking about CBS coverage. Because they're just waiting for these guys to lose, so they go on and gush about UConn some more.

I really hope GMU pulls the win out. It was just be great to have them crashing the party in Indy and a fitting way to cap off this post-season.

Lathum · 03-26-2006, 03:38 PM

could Josh Boone miss any more clutch free throws?

Lathum · 03-26-2006, 03:39 PM

how the FUCK do you call a palm in that spot?

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Wow..this is nuts.

Karlifornia · 03-26-2006, 03:39 PM

COME ON GEORGE MASON!!!!!!!! ONE MINUTE LEFT, UP 4 WITH THE BALL!! HOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLY SHIT!

SackAttack · 03-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Yahoo is showing that Will Thomas of GMU has fouled UConn twice in, like, 40 seconds? What the hell is he thinking?

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

could Josh Boone miss any more clutch free throws?

At least he's been consistent all year at the line. Missing all the time.

Karlifornia · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

OH NO

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

Oh geez...

Lathum · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

wow, what a series?

MrBug708 · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

If this is how Calhoun normally coaches? He has the most talented team in the nation by far...

Young Drachma · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

If GM wins, my bracket will look great as most of the people ahead of me have UConn.

BTW, who is the highest seed ever to make the Final Four? Would GMU take it if they win?

LSU was an 11-seed in 1986, that's the last lowest seed to make it.

Lathum · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

If GM wins, my bracket will look great as most of the people ahead of me have UConn.

BTW, who is the highest seed ever to make the Final Four? Would GMU take it if they win?

good, then maybe you won't be in such a bad mood

Schmidty · 03-26-2006, 03:41 PM

It's over. Put it down.

UConn wins.

Easy Mac · 03-26-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

If GM wins, my bracket will look great as most of the people ahead of me have UConn.

BTW, who is the highest seed ever to make the Final Four? Would GMU take it if they win?

11th seed. tied for highest.

Izulde · 03-26-2006, 03:43 PM

If GM wins, my bracket will look great as most of the people ahead of me have UConn.

BTW, who is the highest seed ever to make the Final Four? Would GMU take it if they win?

DeToxRox · 03-26-2006, 03:43 PM

if GM wins next weekend I am driving to DC to party with their fans all weekend.

Easy Mac · 03-26-2006, 03:43 PM

what what what what!!!

03-25-2006, 08:36 PM	#1352
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Conference USA had alot to do with it. I do not care what anyone says, but you just can not get ready for this level of basketball by beating up on Rice and SMU. But, there are some things you can not control and that is one of them. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-25-2006, 10:25 PM	#1371
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Geez. What a shitty played game by both UCLA and Memphis. The crowd was about 90% UCLA fans and 10% Memphis. I think LSU should have little problem getting to the championship game. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-26-2006, 02:18 PM	#1375
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	George Mason is fun to watch and root for. Go Cinderella! __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-26-2006, 02:19 PM	#1376
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Gooo...Patriots! __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#1386
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Wow..this is nuts. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-25-2006, 08:36 PM	#1353
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	I like our chances against UCLA. Anything can happen, but if we bring the same game we brought today, I think the odds are with us. And who knows, maybe our jump shots finally show up in the Final Four? I can hope at least.

03-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#1356
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	Man, hope nobody was interested in seeing UCLA celebrate a little bit or seeing the game analyzed. CBS ended tonight's coverage extremely abruptly. Then again, reaaaaaally ugly game. Not much to say.

03-25-2006, 08:52 PM	#1361
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	The NCAA tries to reward higher ranked seeds by placing them somewhere close to their region. Memphis was the fourth 1 seed and UCLA was the best 2 seed. It's how it stacks up.

03-25-2006, 09:02 PM	#1364
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	It works out that way this time. Just more luck of the draw. UCLA was in Oakland when they won it back in 95

03-25-2006, 09:49 PM	#1368
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	To top it off, Howand just mentioned that he received permission from Walt Hazzard to let a kid use his number. The number is 42 and that just happens to be the name of a Top Post player from Oregon, Kevin Love

03-25-2006, 10:52 PM	#1372
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	One game doesnt characterize a team

03-26-2006, 05:18 AM	#1374
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	UCLA will beat LSU by 10 points or more.

03-26-2006, 02:26 PM	#1377
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Boy this thread continues its string of people doubting LSU and we keep stepping up, its reverse mojo! Personally, I think LSUs run was fueled by GoldenEagle laughing LSU before I even mentioned them on this thread, simply because I doubted Memphis a little. I don't think he is laughing at us anymore. Hopefully people everywhere keep doubting us, and the team keeps hearing it, because we seem to play much better as the underdogs.

03-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#1380
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Eff Calhoun and his whiny ass. Go GM!

03-26-2006, 03:17 PM	#1381
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	This is a Trojan fans nightmare. The two schools they hate the most. And I love it. I think Tigercat feels the same way I do. No one expected such young teams to make it this far and while we are hoping for more, what has been accomplished thusf ar is just amazing. I think that Howland probably won COTY but LSU's coach is probably runner up

03-26-2006, 03:32 PM	#1382
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	Where is the GM talk? These guys are 3 minutes from the final four.

03-26-2006, 03:38 PM	#1384
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	could Josh Boone miss any more clutch free throws?

03-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#1385
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	how the FUCK do you call a palm in that spot?

03-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#1387
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	COME ON GEORGE MASON!!!!!!!! ONE MINUTE LEFT, UP 4 WITH THE BALL!! HOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLY SHIT! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#1388
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Yahoo is showing that Will Thomas of GMU has fouled UConn twice in, like, 40 seconds? What the hell is he thinking?

03-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#1390
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	OH NO __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#1391
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Oh geez... __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#1392
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	wow, what a series?

03-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#1393
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	If this is how Calhoun normally coaches? He has the most talented team in the nation by far...

03-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#1396
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	It's over. Put it down. UConn wins. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#1398
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	If GM wins, my bracket will look great as most of the people ahead of me have UConn. BTW, who is the highest seed ever to make the Final Four? Would GMU take it if they win? __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

03-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#1399
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	if GM wins next weekend I am driving to DC to party with their fans all weekend.

03-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#1400
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	what what what what!!!

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