Five Minutes to Basketballukah (i.e. The March Madness Thread) - Page 7

Radii · 03-20-2005, 01:26 PM

woohoo, I called the NC State upset

(points to the 1 thing I did right in a horrid bracket).

sterlingice · 03-20-2005, 01:46 PM

Well, my bracket is officially screwed with UConn going down but with Kansas out, I'm cheering for underdogs all the way now (not that I don't usually).

SI

miami_fan · 03-20-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

guess herb sendeck won't be fired this year.

Damn the "Fire Herb Sendek campaign" will have to extend into year number 10

Arles · 03-20-2005, 02:09 PM

Another solid performance by a big East team I had in the final 4.

But, yeah, it's a great conference.

JeeberD · 03-20-2005, 02:15 PM

Florida needs to get to work or else I'm gonna be screwed...

Wolfpack · 03-20-2005, 02:36 PM

My brackets have all gone to hell in a handbasket in the last 18 hours, but I don't care anymore. I'm sure you can understand.

As for the debate about Herb, it's always going to be there. Even if he were to win the national title, he's got a portion of the fan base that's so turned against him, they would say the team won in spite of him (and there are a few who have openly rooted against State, hoping against hope that he would be dismissed with more losses...very sick bunch of people, really). I'm not sure he could ever win over those fans. Myself, I would have wanted him gone had the team lost yet another double-digit lead late. As it is, he's earned next year from me at this point. The mere fact that it is stressful to watch any game State plays because of the nature of the offense makes it tough to support him.

But, it's all water under the bridge anyway. I'm just enjoying something that I've waited literally half my life for, a trip to the Sweet Sixteen.

mhass · 03-20-2005, 02:38 PM

I'm impressed with Iowa State against UNC. They'll lose, but it's closer than it could be.

JeeberD · 03-20-2005, 02:46 PM

Those silly Salukis are falling apart at the start of the second half...

mhass · 03-20-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Those silly Salukis are falling apart at the start of the second half...

There's 3:39 left in the first half.

JeeberD · 03-20-2005, 02:55 PM

Uh, no...

Currently 13 minutes left in the second. 56-52 OSU...

mhass · 03-20-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Uh, no...

Currently 13 minutes left in the second. 56-52 OSU...

Sat on the TiVo pause. I'll look forward to the impending collapse.

Danny · 03-20-2005, 03:11 PM

I have lost 9 sweet 16 and two elite 8 teams. I still have a shot with all of my final four, but things have to go perfectly form here on out.

Joe · 03-20-2005, 03:16 PM

these announcers didn't seriously think that spring break shark attack movie was about Jerry Tarkanian.... did they?

Logan · 03-20-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by George W Bush

these announcers didn't seriously think that spring break shark attack movie was about Jerry Tarkanian.... did they?

You didn't seriously think that the announcers thought the spring break shark attack movie was about Jerry Tarkanian.... did you?

Joe · 03-20-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

You didn't seriously think that the announcers thought the spring break shark attack movie was about Jerry Tarkanian.... did you?

honestly... i don't know WHAT to think about that dumb ass movie...

Joe · 03-20-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Florida needs to get to work or else I'm gonna be screwed...

you be screwed

dawgfan · 03-20-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

Yes, probably over-rated you perceptive expert:

The results for the major conferences so far:

ACC: 7-1 with 4 of 5 entries still alive
Big 10: 6-2 with 3 of 5 entries still alive
SEC: 4-3 with 2 of 4 entries still alive
Big East: 6-4 with 2 of 6 entries still alive
Big 12: 4-4 with 1 of 5 entries still alive

Meanwhile the PAC 10 is 4-2 with two of its four entries moving on to the Sweet 16.

I should probably take this moment to apologize for being an overly sensitive, name-calling jerk.

Fixed it for you.

sovereignstar · 03-20-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Fixed it for you.

Something must be wrong with the SEC there.

henry296 · 03-20-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by paperstreetsoap

Hey, WVU guy. I tuned in after the UK/UC game to notice Pittsnogle on the bench, figured he fouled out. Then he enters the game in the 2nd OT with 2 fouls. So what gives?

Pittsnogle was having a horrible time trying to guard Eric Williams of Wake. They were playing Fischer instead of him for that reason.b

bosshogg23 · 03-20-2005, 05:35 PM

Watching Dee Brown of Illinois yesterday, does he remind anyone else of a combination of Sam Cassell & Dana Barros? He plays at 1000 miles per hour and at least half the time that isnt a good thing. I used to liken Cassell to a chicken with its head cut off running around. Brown seems to be in the same situation.

Easy Mac · 03-20-2005, 05:37 PM

Do the announcers not realize Shelden Williams always has at least 3 fouls at this point of every game?

digamma · 03-20-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Do the announcers not realize Shelden Williams always has at least 3 fouls at this point of every game?

I guess not since he averages less than 3 fouls per game.

bosshogg23 · 03-20-2005, 05:49 PM

Wooooooooo Hoooooooooo Duke is losing!

By 1 point but that is enough.

TroyF · 03-20-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Do the announcers not realize Shelden Williams always has at least 3 fouls at this point of every game?

Doesn't sound like it. Of course, the other bigs (limited though they may be) are rarely in this much foul trouble as well.

The game is turning into a home game for Miss. St. I don't think that's what the selection guys thought of when they gave Duke the number one seed and put them in Charlotte.

As I type this, Williams was just rejected by the rim and State took the lead.

I figured the Tech/Louisville game would be the one to watch this afternoon. This game and the Bucknell/Wisconsin are much more compelling so far.

Easy Mac · 03-20-2005, 05:57 PM

I was about to type Duke is trying too many 3s, but oh well.

Ragone · 03-20-2005, 06:02 PM

Dean and O'Bannon are playing the games of their lives i think...

Ragone · 03-20-2005, 06:04 PM

Dola..

Come get it.. i won't even put my bag down

Easy Mac · 03-20-2005, 06:09 PM

Wow, late call by the ref. Even the Williams shot went in before they blew that one. Horrible officials.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-20-2005, 06:50 PM

Alas, GT/L'ville was at least slightly uglier than I expected. I feared it would be bad, but really didn't expect it to be that bad. I was figuring 14-16 points, but that was just pathetic.

Yes, the Cards are better than a #4 seed, but still. And yes, they had a dream start to the game, but still. Yes, GT had more nicks & bumps than their football team at midseason but still.

Elder was the invisible man, Schenscher was, what, 4 inches taller than anybody on the floor & had 2-3 rebounds, and most of the rest were interchangeably bad. It was like watching a train wreck, with the final score a lot more indicative than the state of the game when the lead was cut to 9 with the ball. Turnover+foul+bobbled rebound + loose ball to 'Ville+ a trey. And 9 became 14 and the rout was officially on.

An extremely disappointing season, an extremely disappointing team on the whole, a very hollow experience that did much to quench any optimism I had after last year's run. Next year could be ugly with so much experience lost, and within 2 years at this time I wouldn't be completely shocked if Hewitt was in some trouble.

I'm not wishing for it, because I believe these failures are more on these players than the coach, but I still wouldn't be surprised by it either. Ultimately, the coach has to do what it takes to get the attention of the players & get them pointed in the right direction. Although the ACC tournament was encouraging, what we saw today was too much like a lot of the regular season.

Radii · 03-20-2005, 08:04 PM

I'm disappointd Tech couldn't put together a better performance, they had so many chandes early in the 2nd half to make a game of it, but Louisville is good, certainly my(and probably most...) pick out of the reamining teams in the bracket to make the final four.

Hey Wolfpack, how does a UNC/NC State Elite 8 strike you?

Arles · 03-20-2005, 08:30 PM

After watching Louisville and Washington play to this point, their matchup should probably be in the final four as I think Illinois, UNC, Washington and Louisville are the four best teams left. That game should be a great one to watch.

Wolfpack · 03-20-2005, 08:33 PM

Like a great chance for the State board to implode in a losing situation (Herb can't beat Carolina! Herb sucks! Fire Herb!).

Seriously, I don't know what to think. I'm just getting myself ready for the upcoming brawl (and I don't think that's a loose adjective) with Wisconsin on Friday. I do think we are lucky that Bucknell took out KU, thus leaving us with the choice of either a team we don't mind a grinding game with since we do it ourselves or a cinderella who was bound to strike midnight at some point. I actually think a State-Carolina regional final would be wild, and would be especially infuriating to the natives in Syracuse. Double bonus.

In the end, though, Carolina should win the region regardless. The other three teams in the bracket left don't have the horses to compete. Roy should put Herb on his Christmas list for taking out UConn for him.

Arles · 03-20-2005, 08:35 PM

NC State - Wisconsin, quite the barnburner

What's the over-under on total first half possesions? 15?

Wolfpack · 03-20-2005, 08:40 PM

Well I think the shot clock will force us to have about 35 possessions at a minimum, so I'll take the over on that bet.

Basketball in slow motion, indeed.

Arles · 03-20-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Well I think the shot clock will force us to have about 35 possessions at a minimum

Nah, they've just throw it off the opponent's foot with 5 seconds remaining

Mr. Wednesday · 03-20-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Do the announcers not realize Shelden Williams always has at least 3 fouls at this point of every game?

Are you confusing Williams with Randolph?

(Er, I don't see a ton of Duke games, but it seems like every game I see, Randolph picks up some cheap fouls and is in trouble in the 2nd half. Williams usually picks some up too, but not as badly as Randolph.)

dawgfan · 03-20-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

After watching Louisville and Washington play to this point, their matchup should probably be in the final four as I think Illinois, UNC, Washington and Louisville are the four best teams left.

You're in a tiny minority with your high opinion of Washington. Not that I'm complaining or disagreeing with you...

Arles · 03-20-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

You're in a tiny minority with your high opinion of Washington. Not that I'm complaining or disagreeing with you...

It's probably because you can count the number of national media people that have seen them play more than once (prior to NCAAs) on one hand.

ISiddiqui · 03-21-2005, 12:33 AM

Because I have an amazingly annoying co-worker who thinks GTech's shit don't stink, let me apologize to the GTech backers here when I do this:

WOOOOO! That's right Louisville! You kick the crap out of that overrated Yellowjackets team!

Sorry... you can continue now

.

TazFTW · 03-24-2005, 05:53 PM

bump

Sweet Sixteen action starts in a few minutes.

JeeberD · 03-24-2005, 05:58 PM

Sweet! I need my fix...

JeeberD · 03-24-2005, 06:04 PM

Dola-

Die, Texas Tech, DIE!!!!!!!!!

kingfc22 · 03-24-2005, 06:21 PM

Talk about running into a brick wall. Yikes.

JeeberD · 03-24-2005, 06:27 PM

Shit! I don't want to watch the UWM-Ill game, I wanna see Louisville beat UDub!

TazFTW · 03-24-2005, 07:03 PM

Louisville looks good.

JeeberD · 03-24-2005, 07:06 PM

That's why they're going to the final four, silly...

bosshogg23 · 03-24-2005, 07:19 PM

Come on now, if Washington wins it helps my brackets alot. Root for the right team people. Lets go Huskies!

JeeberD · 03-24-2005, 07:24 PM

No no no...if Louisville wins it helps my brackets. They're the right team!

bosshogg23 · 03-24-2005, 07:32 PM

When a team is up 7 with 7:40 to go in the half and ends the half down 12 they have serious problems.

Louisville looks like half the team should be in the NBA.

Ragone · 03-24-2005, 08:33 PM

Wee! Bring On Bobby Knight! or West Virginia

03-20-2005, 01:46 PM	#302
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Well, my bracket is officially screwed with UConn going down but with Kansas out, I'm cheering for underdogs all the way now (not that I don't usually). 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!"

03-20-2005, 02:09 PM	#304
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Another solid performance by a big East team I had in the final 4. But, yeah, it's a great conference. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-20-2005, 02:15 PM	#305
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Florida needs to get to work or else I'm gonna be screwed... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-20-2005, 02:38 PM	#307
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	I'm impressed with Iowa State against UNC. They'll lose, but it's closer than it could be. __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

03-20-2005, 02:46 PM	#308
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Those silly Salukis are falling apart at the start of the second half... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-20-2005, 01:26 PM	#301
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	woohoo, I called the NC State upset (points to the 1 thing I did right in a horrid bracket).

03-20-2005, 02:36 PM	#306
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	My brackets have all gone to hell in a handbasket in the last 18 hours, but I don't care anymore. I'm sure you can understand. As for the debate about Herb, it's always going to be there. Even if he were to win the national title, he's got a portion of the fan base that's so turned against him, they would say the team won in spite of him (and there are a few who have openly rooted against State, hoping against hope that he would be dismissed with more losses...very sick bunch of people, really). I'm not sure he could ever win over those fans. Myself, I would have wanted him gone had the team lost yet another double-digit lead late. As it is, he's earned next year from me at this point. The mere fact that it is stressful to watch any game State plays because of the nature of the offense makes it tough to support him. But, it's all water under the bridge anyway. I'm just enjoying something that I've waited literally half my life for, a trip to the Sweet Sixteen.

03-20-2005, 02:55 PM	#310
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Uh, no... Currently 13 minutes left in the second. 56-52 OSU... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-20-2005, 03:11 PM	#312
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I have lost 9 sweet 16 and two elite 8 teams. I still have a shot with all of my final four, but things have to go perfectly form here on out.

03-20-2005, 03:16 PM	#313
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	these announcers didn't seriously think that spring break shark attack movie was about Jerry Tarkanian.... did they?

03-20-2005, 05:35 PM	#320
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Watching Dee Brown of Illinois yesterday, does he remind anyone else of a combination of Sam Cassell & Dana Barros? He plays at 1000 miles per hour and at least half the time that isnt a good thing. I used to liken Cassell to a chicken with its head cut off running around. Brown seems to be in the same situation.

03-20-2005, 05:37 PM	#321
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Do the announcers not realize Shelden Williams always has at least 3 fouls at this point of every game?

03-20-2005, 05:49 PM	#323
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Wooooooooo Hoooooooooo Duke is losing! By 1 point but that is enough.

03-20-2005, 05:57 PM	#325
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I was about to type Duke is trying too many 3s, but oh well.

03-20-2005, 06:02 PM	#326
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Dean and O'Bannon are playing the games of their lives i think...

03-20-2005, 06:04 PM	#327
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Dola.. Come get it.. i won't even put my bag down

03-20-2005, 06:09 PM	#328
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Wow, late call by the ref. Even the Williams shot went in before they blew that one. Horrible officials.

03-20-2005, 06:50 PM	#329
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Alas, GT/L'ville was at least slightly uglier than I expected. I feared it would be bad, but really didn't expect it to be that bad. I was figuring 14-16 points, but that was just pathetic. Yes, the Cards are better than a #4 seed, but still. And yes, they had a dream start to the game, but still. Yes, GT had more nicks & bumps than their football team at midseason but still. Elder was the invisible man, Schenscher was, what, 4 inches taller than anybody on the floor & had 2-3 rebounds, and most of the rest were interchangeably bad. It was like watching a train wreck, with the final score a lot more indicative than the state of the game when the lead was cut to 9 with the ball. Turnover+foul+bobbled rebound + loose ball to 'Ville+ a trey. And 9 became 14 and the rout was officially on. An extremely disappointing season, an extremely disappointing team on the whole, a very hollow experience that did much to quench any optimism I had after last year's run. Next year could be ugly with so much experience lost, and within 2 years at this time I wouldn't be completely shocked if Hewitt was in some trouble. I'm not wishing for it, because I believe these failures are more on these players than the coach, but I still wouldn't be surprised by it either. Ultimately, the coach has to do what it takes to get the attention of the players & get them pointed in the right direction. Although the ACC tournament was encouraging, what we saw today was too much like a lot of the regular season. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-20-2005, 08:04 PM	#330
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I'm disappointd Tech couldn't put together a better performance, they had so many chandes early in the 2nd half to make a game of it, but Louisville is good, certainly my(and probably most...) pick out of the reamining teams in the bracket to make the final four. Hey Wolfpack, how does a UNC/NC State Elite 8 strike you?

03-20-2005, 08:30 PM	#331
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	After watching Louisville and Washington play to this point, their matchup should probably be in the final four as I think Illinois, UNC, Washington and Louisville are the four best teams left. That game should be a great one to watch. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-20-2005, 08:33 PM	#332
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Like a great chance for the State board to implode in a losing situation (Herb can't beat Carolina! Herb sucks! Fire Herb!). Seriously, I don't know what to think. I'm just getting myself ready for the upcoming brawl (and I don't think that's a loose adjective) with Wisconsin on Friday. I do think we are lucky that Bucknell took out KU, thus leaving us with the choice of either a team we don't mind a grinding game with since we do it ourselves or a cinderella who was bound to strike midnight at some point. I actually think a State-Carolina regional final would be wild, and would be especially infuriating to the natives in Syracuse. Double bonus. In the end, though, Carolina should win the region regardless. The other three teams in the bracket left don't have the horses to compete. Roy should put Herb on his Christmas list for taking out UConn for him.

03-20-2005, 08:35 PM	#333
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	NC State - Wisconsin, quite the barnburner What's the over-under on total first half possesions? 15? __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-20-2005, 08:40 PM	#334
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Well I think the shot clock will force us to have about 35 possessions at a minimum, so I'll take the over on that bet. Basketball in slow motion, indeed.

03-21-2005, 12:33 AM	#339
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Because I have an amazingly annoying co-worker who thinks GTech's shit don't stink, let me apologize to the GTech backers here when I do this: WOOOOO! That's right Louisville! You kick the crap out of that overrated Yellowjackets team! Sorry... you can continue now . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

03-24-2005, 05:53 PM	#340
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	bump Sweet Sixteen action starts in a few minutes.

03-24-2005, 05:58 PM	#341
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Sweet! I need my fix... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2005, 06:04 PM	#342
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dola- Die, Texas Tech, DIE!!!!!!!!! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2005, 06:21 PM	#343
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Talk about running into a brick wall. Yikes. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-24-2005, 06:27 PM	#344
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Shit! I don't want to watch the UWM-Ill game, I wanna see Louisville beat UDub! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2005, 07:03 PM	#345
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Louisville looks good.

03-24-2005, 07:06 PM	#346
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	That's why they're going to the final four, silly... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2005, 07:19 PM	#347
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Come on now, if Washington wins it helps my brackets alot. Root for the right team people. Lets go Huskies!

03-24-2005, 07:24 PM	#348
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	No no no...if Louisville wins it helps my brackets. They're the right team! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2005, 07:32 PM	#349
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	When a team is up 7 with 7:40 to go in the half and ends the half down 12 they have serious problems. Louisville looks like half the team should be in the NBA.

03-24-2005, 08:33 PM	#350
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Wee! Bring On Bobby Knight! or West Virginia