The official tournament time thread - Page 30

Swaggs · 03-31-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Memphis, Texas or Rutgers for him.

The WVU insiders seem to think we are in on him, too.

With Huggins around, I guess anything is possible.

GoldenEagle · 03-31-2008, 10:07 PM

Evans and Ebanks could both end up at Memphis.

Karlifornia · 03-31-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

bad move by Robin

I agree...to a point. Before this season, and even halfway through, Robin wasn't on anyone's draft radar for this year..but he improved dramatically on the offensive end, and even polished up his already great defense.

By starting the twins together, Trent Johnson may have cost himself another year of Robin Lopez.

bhlloy · 03-31-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

bad move by Robin

Yeah, but I don't see him getting significantly better next year anyway. This way, they might even be able to get him a nice package deal contract with some team that really wants Brook.

They were never going to stay in school if they weren't together (was Robin the one that was suspended for a significant amount of time for skipping class?), and I think it's infinitely better that Brook takes the money now rather than play another year and risk blowing his knee out, even if it means Robin gets picked a bit lower than he otherwise would have.

MrBug708 · 03-31-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I agree...to a point. Before this season, and even halfway through, Robin wasn't on anyone's draft radar for this year..but he improved dramatically on the offensive end, and even polished up his already great defense.

By starting the twins together, Trent Johnson may have cost himself another year of Robin Lopez.

If true, Trent should bolt for another job. He isn't going to make it past next year

timmynausea · 03-31-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

The WVU insiders seem to think we are in on him, too.

With Huggins around, I guess anything is possible.

He told Fox he will visit WVU along with the other 3. I've also heard he is friends with the NY guard we signed this year, Truck Bryant.

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/7...-other-options

Karlifornia · 04-01-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

If true, Trent should bolt for another job. He isn't going to make it past next year

Next year is probably going to be an NIT at best year for Stanford, which will be hard to swallow....but after this year, in which the team overachieved (at least if you read the Athlon and Street & Smith preview mags, as I hopelessly do every year), I think the boosters and administration have loosened their rip on trent's throat. It's amazing one difference a single basket can make, because if Brook Lopez misses that circus shot against Marquette, and Stanford goes home in the second round again, then Trent is on a seat hotter than....something really hot.

MrBug708 · 04-04-2008, 11:24 PM

Less then 24 hours

wbatl1 · 04-04-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Less then 24 hours

I'm very nervous...have been the entire week.

sterlingice · 04-05-2008, 12:16 AM

Rodrick Stewart out with a fractured kneecap. Not that anyone outside of the main rotations is going to see many minutes if any in this Final Four, but every little bit helps.

SI

Chief Rum · 04-05-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Rodrick Stewart out with a fractured kneecap. Not that anyone outside of the main rotations is going to see many minutes if any in this Final Four, but every little bit helps.

SI

That has to be one of the most phenomenally dumb injuries of all time, especially since Rodrick doesn't have much of a future in basketball after this (even without the knee injury). Going up for a showoff dunk and hurting yourself, thus removing the possibility you will appear in a Final Four game, the pinnacle of your college basketball career? That's the sorta thing that can haunt a guy.

sterlingice · 04-05-2008, 12:25 PM

Today's the day...

I'm on call this weekend and have already had to go out for 4 hours this morning so I'm hoping the phone stays quiet tonight. So you hear that, anyone who has a server in KC- better make sure it doesn't go down between the hours of 7 and 10 tonight

That aside, downtown Lawrence is already packed with blue clad people. A lot of bars and restaurants are closing at 4 and chasing people out to reopen at 4:30 to prevent people from staying there all day. Also, some places are instituting hourly table minimums (ie each hour there, you have to spend at least $20)

SI

Radii · 04-05-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Today's the day...

Good luck. Nerves are already building over here big time.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 02:31 PM

As soon as the other manager comes in, I'm peace outting from here

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 04:15 PM

Wooo. Go UCLA!

Watching that segment about the Memphis players was sure enlightening. "No Offense to Tom Izzo, Rick Barnes, but we KILLED those teams". Nice.

Joey Dorsey is almost 25. How does that happen?

INDalltheway · 04-05-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Joey Dorsey is almost 25. How does that happen?

Probably born around 1983...

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 04:48 PM

Wooo Tyus!

INDalltheway · 04-05-2008, 05:17 PM

I don't think UCLA wants to play at this tempo..

Radii · 04-05-2008, 05:18 PM

wow, what a start.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

I don't think UCLA wants to play at this tempo..

No. We dont have the size to stop the tempo at this pace

Racer · 04-05-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

As soon as the other manager comes in, I'm peace outting from here

My guess would be he was 19 when he went to college and either red shirted or medical red shirted one season.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 05:30 PM

I'm not sure what to think about UCLA. Memphis is hitting some tough shots on good plays for them. But UCLA is playing their style and is right there with them.

INDalltheway · 04-05-2008, 05:36 PM

I would think about watching the Pacers if they could somehow get Rose..

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 05:47 PM

Real sloppy play by UCLA from what little I've seen so far.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Real sloppy play by UCLA from what little I've seen so far.

Yup. Love is winded and Collison hasn't been a factor other then that last shot. And Memphis has been lights out on some tough shots. I'm not worried yet but UCLA needs an answer for CDR

Warhammer · 04-05-2008, 06:00 PM

Can someone please tell me why Packer became the top analyst for CBS?

bhlloy · 04-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Did Aundre Allen really get left at home, or did #4 eat him? That's the widest basketball player I've ever seen...

On the whole, a good result for UCLA to only be down 3 at the half. They were clearly the second best team for most of the game so far, and Love is keeping them in it. Collison and Westbrook need to pick it up or Memphis might run away with it.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

Can someone please tell me why Packer became the top analyst for CBS?

Where is Gus Johnson when you need him?

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Did Aundre Allen really get left at home, or did #4 eat him? That's the widest basketball player I've ever seen...

On the whole, a good result for UCLA to only be down 3 at the half. They were clearly the second best team for most of the game so far, and Love is keeping them in it. Collison and Westbrook need to pick it up or Memphis might run away with it.

I'm not sure what else you really want from Westbrook. He's clearly been UCLA's best player on the floor

bhlloy · 04-05-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I'm not sure what else you really want from Westbrook. He's clearly been UCLA's best player on the floor

Other than the times he did a nice statue impression while Rose went right around him for a layup? Love looks like the only one out there that his busting his ass, just my humble opinion.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Other than the times he did a nice statue impression while Rose went right around him for a layup? Love looks like the only one out there that his busting his ass, just my humble opinion.

Eh, he's not really contesting much. He did get beat on one ugly play, but it's been Collison on Rose most of the game.

Win or Lose, I think Westbrook is leaving early

sterlingice · 04-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Not much chatter on the early game. Aside from my two calls this morning, I just got back from another call so I'm dead tired and I was only able to listen to the first half of the UCLA/Memphis game.

Parts of downtown Lawrence look like they were closed off when I was coming back.

I gotta say I'm not all that excited about our chances, thinking we're maybe the underdog of a 55/45 matchup. If we get the bad side of the reffing stick, as I'm really concerned about (i.e. every time Hansbrough touches the ball, one of our big men gets whistled), it's more like 2/1.

SI

st.cronin · 04-05-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I think Westbrook is leaving early

What about Love? Is he staying or going?

Eaglesfan27 · 04-05-2008, 06:46 PM

It looks like Memphis is taking control of this game. I have a feeling the 2nd game won't be as competitive.

If Love is smart, he stays for another year and develops his body more, but I think he is going to go pro.

Arles · 04-05-2008, 06:53 PM

Calapari is working Howland like a speed bag. On offense, he simply posts up whomever Collison is guarding. On defense, he is completely taking Love out of the post. Howland needs to spread the floor better to get Love the ball and Colliison's foul may be a blessing on D.

Arles · 04-05-2008, 06:58 PM

Collison needs to do something soon. He's an albatross on D.

INDalltheway · 04-05-2008, 06:58 PM

Love has "Wilson" backwards on his forehead after that dunk.

INDalltheway · 04-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Memphis is awesome to watch..

st.cronin · 04-05-2008, 07:01 PM

That Rose is silly.

sterlingice · 04-05-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

Memphis is awesome to watch..

Amen. They are really playing well.

SI

Arles · 04-05-2008, 07:05 PM

Yep, Memphis looks like a pro team. Rose is a stud.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-05-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Calapari is working Howland like a speed bag. On offense, he simply posts up whomever Collison is guarding. On defense, he is completely taking Love out of the post. Howland needs to spread the floor better to get Love the ball and Colliison's foul may be a blessing on D.

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Originally Posted by Arles

Yep, Memphis looks like a pro team. Rose is a stud.

Agreed on both posts. Great coaching job by Calapari and Rose is incredible to watch.

Noop · 04-05-2008, 07:12 PM

Geez this has to suck for UCLA and its fans 3 years in a row to make it to the final and leave empty handed.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-05-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

Can someone please tell me why Packer became the top analyst for CBS?

Probably because he was the top analyst for NBC prior to that.

As Bill Simmons recently pointed out, Packer has worked every Final Four since 1975. He didn't go to CBS until 1981, but with several successful years with Enberg & McGuire behind him by then, he was pretty much the clear choice. Off hand I wonder how many other candidates there were when Packer assumed the role over 30 years ago. And although Simmons article mostly rips on Packer, how many are there/have there been who meet his grudging description of being "... one of a kind. He loves dissecting strategies and understands the sport as well as anyone. He's always impeccably prepared. He has a knack for pointing out things before they happen. His arguments are usually well-reasoned. And he certainly doesn't sugarcoat his opinions and isn't afraid to take an unpopular stance."

Groundhog · 04-05-2008, 07:15 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I'm still recovering after CDR's dunk on Love. Oh my.

MrBug708 · 04-05-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

Geez this has to suck for UCLA and its fans 3 years in a row to make it to the final and leave empty handed.

It's disappointing, but it isn't the end of the world. The lack of guard depth killed us

Good win GE. You guys earned it

MylesKnight · 04-05-2008, 08:04 PM

CUSA Baby!!!!

Congrats to Mr. Memphis FOFC, Golden Eagle!!

Passacaglia · 04-05-2008, 08:19 PM

UNC is looking pretty shaky out there.

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 08:23 PM

holy crap, i just turned the KU-UNC game on

Eaglesfan27 · 04-05-2008, 08:24 PM

I expected a blowout, but I thought it would be UNC with the upper hand. Amazing performance by Kansas so far.

03-31-2008, 10:07 PM	#1452
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Evans and Ebanks could both end up at Memphis. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

04-05-2008, 12:16 AM	#1460
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Rodrick Stewart out with a fractured kneecap. Not that anyone outside of the main rotations is going to see many minutes if any in this Final Four, but every little bit helps. 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!"

04-05-2008, 12:25 PM	#1462
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Today's the day... I'm on call this weekend and have already had to go out for 4 hours this morning so I'm hoping the phone stays quiet tonight. So you hear that, anyone who has a server in KC- better make sure it doesn't go down between the hours of 7 and 10 tonight That aside, downtown Lawrence is already packed with blue clad people. A lot of bars and restaurants are closing at 4 and chasing people out to reopen at 4:30 to prevent people from staying there all day. Also, some places are instituting hourly table minimums (ie each hour there, you have to spend at least $20) 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!"

04-05-2008, 04:15 PM	#1465
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Wooo. Go UCLA! Watching that segment about the Memphis players was sure enlightening. "No Offense to Tom Izzo, Rick Barnes, but we KILLED those teams". Nice. Joey Dorsey is almost 25. How does that happen? Last edited by MrBug708 : 04-05-2008 at 04:15 PM.

04-05-2008, 05:47 PM	#1474
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Real sloppy play by UCLA from what little I've seen so far. __________________ 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)

04-04-2008, 11:24 PM	#1458
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Less then 24 hours

04-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#1464
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	As soon as the other manager comes in, I'm peace outting from here

04-05-2008, 04:48 PM	#1467
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Wooo Tyus!

04-05-2008, 05:17 PM	#1468
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I don't think UCLA wants to play at this tempo..

04-05-2008, 05:18 PM	#1469
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	wow, what a start.

04-05-2008, 05:30 PM	#1472
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'm not sure what to think about UCLA. Memphis is hitting some tough shots on good plays for them. But UCLA is playing their style and is right there with them.

04-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#1473
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I would think about watching the Pacers if they could somehow get Rose..

04-05-2008, 06:00 PM	#1476
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Can someone please tell me why Packer became the top analyst for CBS?

04-05-2008, 06:01 PM	#1477
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Did Aundre Allen really get left at home, or did #4 eat him? That's the widest basketball player I've ever seen... On the whole, a good result for UCLA to only be down 3 at the half. They were clearly the second best team for most of the game so far, and Love is keeping them in it. Collison and Westbrook need to pick it up or Memphis might run away with it.

04-05-2008, 06:39 PM	#1482
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Not much chatter on the early game. Aside from my two calls this morning, I just got back from another call so I'm dead tired and I was only able to listen to the first half of the UCLA/Memphis game. Parts of downtown Lawrence look like they were closed off when I was coming back. I gotta say I'm not all that excited about our chances, thinking we're maybe the underdog of a 55/45 matchup. If we get the bad side of the reffing stick, as I'm really concerned about (i.e. every time Hansbrough touches the ball, one of our big men gets whistled), it's more like 2/1. 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!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-05-2008 at 06:40 PM.

04-05-2008, 06:46 PM	#1484
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	It looks like Memphis is taking control of this game. I have a feeling the 2nd game won't be as competitive. If Love is smart, he stays for another year and develops his body more, but I think he is going to go pro. __________________ 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.

04-05-2008, 06:53 PM	#1485
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Calapari is working Howland like a speed bag. On offense, he simply posts up whomever Collison is guarding. On defense, he is completely taking Love out of the post. Howland needs to spread the floor better to get Love the ball and Colliison's foul may be a blessing on D. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-05-2008, 06:58 PM	#1486
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Collison needs to do something soon. He's an albatross on D. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-05-2008, 06:58 PM	#1487
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Love has "Wilson" backwards on his forehead after that dunk.

04-05-2008, 07:00 PM	#1488
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Memphis is awesome to watch..

04-05-2008, 07:01 PM	#1489
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	That Rose is silly. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

04-05-2008, 07:05 PM	#1491
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Yep, Memphis looks like a pro team. Rose is a stud. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-05-2008, 07:12 PM	#1493
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Geez this has to suck for UCLA and its fans 3 years in a row to make it to the final and leave empty handed. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

04-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#1495
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I don't know about you guys, but I'm still recovering after CDR's dunk on Love. Oh my. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-05-2008, 08:04 PM	#1497
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	CUSA Baby!!!! Congrats to Mr. Memphis FOFC, Golden Eagle!! __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!!

04-05-2008, 08:19 PM	#1498
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	UNC is looking pretty shaky out there.

04-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#1499
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	holy crap, i just turned the KU-UNC game on

04-05-2008, 08:24 PM	#1500
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I expected a blowout, but I thought it would be UNC with the upper hand. Amazing performance by Kansas so far. __________________ 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.

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