2016 March Madness thread - Page 3

JPhillips · 03-18-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this.

WTF?

Marmel · 03-18-2016, 04:37 PM

Blatant 2 hand shove before the rebound and put back for Iowa. Really sucks for Temple that 3 refs missed that.

Kodos · 03-18-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this.

Dumbest post ever?

bronconick · 03-18-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this.

To the bar?

Vince, Pt. II · 03-18-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

It's interesting to see how the bracket-filling public can exaggerate the odds of a team's advancing. KenPom had MSU as a 92% chance to win.

I didn't realize that. Isn't MTSU just the 8th #15 seed to win ever?

molson · 03-18-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I didn't realize that. Isn't MTSU just the 8th #15 seed to win ever?

Right now, #2s are 118-8 all-time in the first round, which is 93.7%. And I think those upsets have happened disproportionately more recently, so 92% seems about right for a strong #2 in 2016.

Scoobz0202 · 03-18-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I kind of like not having filled out a bracket this year...I'm able to fully enjoy the MTU win.

I had Mich st winning it all in my bracket but that didn't stop me from loving every minute of that game. Just awesome./

Karlifornia · 03-18-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this. That loss was unacceptable. And McCafferey might follow him. Why wouldn't you tell your senior to foul him at half court? Don't foul when he's shooting the 3, idiot. Just horrible coaching from the Big Ten today.

LOL. I know you're a reactionary, but are you insane, a teenager, or a product of poor homeschooling?

Radii · 03-18-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Dumbest post ever?

i'm not even sure its one of Jas_Lov's top 10 dumbest reactionary statements honestly. Its pretty funny though.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-18-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I am entirely chalk tomorrow (counting VCU as a chalk pick since they're favored to win).

In hindsight, this was not the best choice.

Balldog · 03-18-2016, 06:16 PM

Sorry but I think MTSU would have beaten almost anyone else in the tournament with how well they played. Michigan State didn't play their best but MTSU played out of their mind.

Abe Sargent · 03-18-2016, 06:41 PM

We're rooting for my W V U team, in case you were wondering

Thomkal · 03-18-2016, 07:30 PM

no perfect brackets left in ESPN's contest. In other words, we all suck,

Groundhog · 03-18-2016, 07:31 PM

This Pitt-Wisconsin game... 39-38 with 4:20 remaining.

Young Drachma · 03-18-2016, 07:34 PM

MTSU came ready to play. Those men were impressive down the stretch.

Groundhog · 03-18-2016, 07:42 PM

Perfect example then of why a player should never be thinking 'milk the clock' over everything else in the final minute. Wisconsin up 4 with a Pitt player lying in the crowd and an open Wisc player on the baseline, and the Wisconsin guard just dribbles the clock down....

Scoobz0202 · 03-18-2016, 07:42 PM

Classy moment from Izzo following the loss

"Thank you. I love you, man." - Tom Izzo to Denzel Valentine https://t.co/w7fKEbDfHG #MarchMadness
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 18, 2016

Butter · 03-18-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Balldog

Sorry but I think MTSU would have beaten almost anyone else in the tournament with how well they played. Michigan State didn't play their best but MTSU played out of their mind.

You're right. MSU shot 56% and 46% from three. Rebounds were nearly even, turnovers were not that lopsided. MSU had 9 more fouls called on them, but some of that was fouling late.

MTSU just played a great game and beat MSU heads up. As a Dayton fan though, if Syracuse wins Sunday, I'm going to lament the easy path to the Sweet 16 we blew with a terrible performance today.

MizzouRah · 03-18-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this. That loss was unacceptable. And McCafferey might follow him. Why wouldn't you tell your senior to foul him at half court? Don't foul when he's shooting the 3, idiot. Just horrible coaching from the Big Ten today.

I'll take him at Missouri RIGHT FREAKING NOW.

Young Drachma · 03-18-2016, 08:25 PM

What a first two days. SFA hanging tough here. Kept waiting for them to melt it down.

Butter · 03-18-2016, 08:34 PM

If SFA holds on, I think that means that every seed number except a 16 will have won a first round game.

Young Drachma · 03-18-2016, 08:36 PM

Damn.

What's fun about this year's underdogs winning games (so far) is that they're finishing strong in ways past ones usually don't. VCU/Butler excepted.

Bad seeding as usual for America's biggest reality show.

NobodyHere · 03-18-2016, 08:36 PM

Is it just me or should SF Austin start holding on to the ball more to waste time?

Butter · 03-18-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

If SFA holds on, I think that means that every seed number except a 16 will have won a first round game.

Actually, a 6 hasn't won yet, but they have two more shots tonight.

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 09:28 PM

MCaffery isnt going anywhere. While he is starting to lose a little of the base with the way the team has played down the stretch the last 2 seasons (1-7 and 1-5).
But he has 2 sons that are very highly rated. Iowa will not lose out on those guys. And some good recruits coming in.

Fran has to figure out how to get his players tougher. Or recruit tougher players. Not one of Iowas players wanted anything to do with the ball at the end of OT. So our terrible shooting PG threw up junk and we got away with one.

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 09:32 PM

And Im having a pretty good day. MSU hurt, but that hurt everyone. I picked SF Austin.
In fact Im 10-2 today. with picks of UNI, Xavier, Michigan, and St Joes tonight.

Not bad.

MrBug708 · 03-18-2016, 10:24 PM

Watching Iowa bring in coaches sons will be be interesting to say the least. Alford is burning Westwood so his son can play a record amount of minutes

cuervo72 · 03-18-2016, 10:31 PM

Hah, nice SEC dig, Verne.

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Watching Iowa bring in coaches sons will be be interesting to say the least. Alford is burning Westwood so his son can play a record amount of minutes

These kids are pretty highly rated.
His oldest son, Connor is rated 24th in the nation in his class by ESPN. He is a 6'5" guard.

And I know about coaches sons. I had to watch Todd Lickliters son play at Iowa. That kid couldnt start for his HS team, literally.

ColtCrazy · 03-18-2016, 10:42 PM

Goofing around with the old March Madness board game and made teams for the tourney. Did a double take when I rated SFH. Well, guess they were properly rated after all. Fun team to watch.
Big Ten isn't doing badly but losing the flagship team isn't good. That was my pick to win it. Thought this was one of Izzo's better teams. Sad for Valentine. Helluva player.
I'm officially avoiding local (Louisville) news now because of the UK hype. They asked one of the players about the tradition at IU, his response was to ask if they had the coach that threw the chair. Pretty sure they'll do a feature on their dinner choices tomorrow.

Been a fun tourney so far. Just as wide open as you'd expect. Just no clear cut teams this year.

Michigan-Notre Dame game is good.

cartman · 03-18-2016, 11:19 PM

Are you fucking kidding me?

hoopsguy · 03-18-2016, 11:19 PM

Pretty good ending in Northern Iowa/Texas.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2016, 11:19 PM

OHHHHHHHH !

hoopsguy · 03-18-2016, 11:19 PM

Well, pretty dramatic ending ... good obviously in eye of beholder.

Young Drachma · 03-18-2016, 11:19 PM

Geez.

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 11:20 PM

Wow. Go UNI!!!

Scoobz0202 · 03-18-2016, 11:20 PM

i love march

bhlloy · 03-18-2016, 11:20 PM

Holy shit

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 11:21 PM

Good wins by the Iowa teams. 3-0 so far.

bhlloy · 03-18-2016, 11:23 PM

And it continues, best two days of sport I can ever remember

Don't think he got it

Peregrine · 03-18-2016, 11:23 PM

wow amazing Jesperson shot.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2016, 11:24 PM

near simultaneously buzzer shot for Cincy/St Joes finish

Arles · 03-18-2016, 11:25 PM

Crazy finish to these games. Holy cow

Butter · 03-18-2016, 11:25 PM

What a great first round! Unbelievable two finishes tonight.

bhlloy · 03-18-2016, 11:26 PM

Thought they clearly got it wrong in real time, at least they got it right on review. Was actually closer on review than I thought mind

tarcone · 03-18-2016, 11:28 PM

And Cinci misses but this much

JonInMiddleGA · 03-18-2016, 11:29 PM

Okay, hand on ball >> ball in cylinder I guess?
(I don't know the fine print of the rule there)

That's just a brutal finish no matter which way you were pulling.

cartman · 03-18-2016, 11:30 PM

Not sure which hurts worse as a fan. Losing on a half court desperation shot, or the phantom 5 second call from a few years ago.

TroyF · 03-18-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Izzo probably has to go after this. That loss was unacceptable. And McCafferey might follow him. Why wouldn't you tell your senior to foul him at half court? Don't foul when he's shooting the 3, idiot. Just horrible coaching from the Big Ten today.

Lets see:

21 years
19 straight NCAA tournament berths
7 Final Fours
13 Sweet 16's or better

Yeah, time to get that loser out of Michigan St. I'm sure there won't be a college in the country with interest in him.

I'm also sure Michigan St. will get a better replacement.

Good Call.

Young Drachma · 03-18-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Okay, hand on ball >> ball in cylinder I guess?
(I don't know the fine print of the rule there)

That's just a brutal finish no matter which way you were pulling.

Agreed. Had no rooting interest and still thought man...what a tough way to lose.

03-18-2016, 04:37 PM	#102
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Blatant 2 hand shove before the rebound and put back for Iowa. Really sucks for Temple that 3 refs missed that. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

03-18-2016, 06:41 PM	#112
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	We're rooting for my W V U team, in case you were wondering __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

03-18-2016, 07:31 PM	#114
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	This Pitt-Wisconsin game... 39-38 with 4:20 remaining. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-18-2016, 07:34 PM	#115
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	MTSU came ready to play. Those men were impressive down the stretch. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-18-2016, 07:42 PM	#116
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Perfect example then of why a player should never be thinking 'milk the clock' over everything else in the final minute. Wisconsin up 4 with a Pitt player lying in the crowd and an open Wisc player on the baseline, and the Wisconsin guard just dribbles the clock down.... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-18-2016, 06:16 PM	#111
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	Sorry but I think MTSU would have beaten almost anyone else in the tournament with how well they played. Michigan State didn't play their best but MTSU played out of their mind.

03-18-2016, 07:30 PM	#113
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	no perfect brackets left in ESPN's contest. In other words, we all suck,

03-18-2016, 07:42 PM	#117
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Classy moment from Izzo following the loss "Thank you. I love you, man." - Tom Izzo to Denzel Valentine https://t.co/w7fKEbDfHG #MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 18, 2016

03-18-2016, 08:25 PM	#120
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	What a first two days. SFA hanging tough here. Kept waiting for them to melt it down. Last edited by Young Drachma : 03-18-2016 at 08:25 PM.

03-18-2016, 08:34 PM	#121
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	If SFA holds on, I think that means that every seed number except a 16 will have won a first round game. __________________ My listening habits

03-18-2016, 08:36 PM	#122
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Damn. What's fun about this year's underdogs winning games (so far) is that they're finishing strong in ways past ones usually don't. VCU/Butler excepted. Bad seeding as usual for America's biggest reality show. Last edited by Young Drachma : 03-18-2016 at 08:37 PM.

03-18-2016, 08:36 PM	#123
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Is it just me or should SF Austin start holding on to the ball more to waste time? __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

03-18-2016, 09:28 PM	#125
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	MCaffery isnt going anywhere. While he is starting to lose a little of the base with the way the team has played down the stretch the last 2 seasons (1-7 and 1-5). But he has 2 sons that are very highly rated. Iowa will not lose out on those guys. And some good recruits coming in. Fran has to figure out how to get his players tougher. Or recruit tougher players. Not one of Iowas players wanted anything to do with the ball at the end of OT. So our terrible shooting PG threw up junk and we got away with one. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-18-2016, 09:32 PM	#126
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	And Im having a pretty good day. MSU hurt, but that hurt everyone. I picked SF Austin. In fact Im 10-2 today. with picks of UNI, Xavier, Michigan, and St Joes tonight. Not bad. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-18-2016, 10:24 PM	#127
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Watching Iowa bring in coaches sons will be be interesting to say the least. Alford is burning Westwood so his son can play a record amount of minutes

03-18-2016, 10:31 PM	#128
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Hah, nice SEC dig, Verne. __________________ null

03-18-2016, 10:42 PM	#130
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Goofing around with the old March Madness board game and made teams for the tourney. Did a double take when I rated SFH. Well, guess they were properly rated after all. Fun team to watch. Big Ten isn't doing badly but losing the flagship team isn't good. That was my pick to win it. Thought this was one of Izzo's better teams. Sad for Valentine. Helluva player. I'm officially avoiding local (Louisville) news now because of the UK hype. They asked one of the players about the tradition at IU, his response was to ask if they had the coach that threw the chair. Pretty sure they'll do a feature on their dinner choices tomorrow. Been a fun tourney so far. Just as wide open as you'd expect. Just no clear cut teams this year. Michigan-Notre Dame game is good. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#131
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Are you fucking kidding me? __________________ 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

03-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#132
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Pretty good ending in Northern Iowa/Texas.

03-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#133
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	OHHHHHHHH ! __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#134
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Well, pretty dramatic ending ... good obviously in eye of beholder.

03-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#135
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Geez. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-18-2016, 11:20 PM	#136
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Wow. Go UNI!!! __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-18-2016, 11:20 PM	#137
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	i love march

03-18-2016, 11:20 PM	#138
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Holy shit

03-18-2016, 11:21 PM	#139
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Good wins by the Iowa teams. 3-0 so far. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-18-2016, 11:23 PM	#140
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	And it continues, best two days of sport I can ever remember Don't think he got it Last edited by bhlloy : 03-18-2016 at 11:23 PM.

03-18-2016, 11:23 PM	#141
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	wow amazing Jesperson shot.

03-18-2016, 11:24 PM	#142
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	near simultaneously buzzer shot for Cincy/St Joes finish __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-18-2016, 11:25 PM	#143
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Crazy finish to these games. Holy cow __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-18-2016, 11:25 PM	#144
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	What a great first round! Unbelievable two finishes tonight. __________________ My listening habits

03-18-2016, 11:26 PM	#145
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Thought they clearly got it wrong in real time, at least they got it right on review. Was actually closer on review than I thought mind

03-18-2016, 11:28 PM	#146
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	And Cinci misses but this much __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-18-2016, 11:29 PM	#147
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Okay, hand on ball >> ball in cylinder I guess? (I don't know the fine print of the rule there) That's just a brutal finish no matter which way you were pulling. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-18-2016, 11:30 PM	#148
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Not sure which hurts worse as a fan. Losing on a half court desperation shot, or the phantom 5 second call from a few years ago. __________________ 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