2017-2018 College Basketball Thread - Page 9

cuervo72 · 03-18-2018, 09:37 PM

Dear WVU,

Yellow on white does not work.

Thanks.

hoopsguy · 03-18-2018, 10:09 PM

Horrific end of game play by Xavier at the end of this game. They will get what they deserve when they lose.

JPhillips · 03-18-2018, 10:22 PM

Crazy how the bracket is basically right=chalk and left=fuck it nothing matters.

Butter · 03-22-2018, 09:10 AM

UConn hires Dan Hurley. Great for me, because I rarely watch American conference basketball so I won't have to see his whining face on the sidelines at URI anymore.

Young Drachma · 03-22-2018, 08:09 PM

Caleb Martin looking like a pro in this Loyola-Nevada game. It was ugly, but it picked up at the end.

Young Drachma · 03-22-2018, 08:13 PM

Hilariously, Wichita State leaves to MVC because they wanted to be in a multi-bid league and MVC sends a team to the Elite 8 anyway, lolz.

BishopMVP · 03-23-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Drachma

Hilariously, Wichita State leaves to MVC because they wanted to be in a multi-bid league and MVC sends a team to the Elite 8 anyway, lolz.

But they were 25-7, the 3rd best team in the AAC, lost in the semi's of the conference tournament, and got a 4 seed. Last year they went 30-4 while winning the conference tournament, were ranked in the top 20, and got a 10 seed, while the other 17-1 MVC team who was 27-6 overall was left out completely. Meanwhile this year Loyola was 28-5 with at least one very good OOC road win and got an 11 seed, and quite possibly would've been left out if they had lost in their conference tournament.

I think it's funny when other MVC coaches subtweet Wichita State, but their rationale looks pretty smart, and personally I'd save my ire for the selection committee that continually underseeds MVC teams.

murrayyyyy · 03-23-2018, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Drachma

Caleb Martin looking like a pro in this Loyola-Nevada game. It was ugly, but it picked up at the end.

Both the twins have been projeted to be drafted around 30-40 this year I think.

Logan · 03-23-2018, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by murrayyyyy

Both the twins have been projeted to be drafted around 30-40 this year I think.

I remember when Rutgers was pursuing them as transfers from NC State, there was a consistent thought out there of "how good can they be if they ended up at Nevada?!"

chesapeake · 03-23-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by murrayyyyy

Both the twins have been projeted to be drafted around 30-40 this year I think.

I haven't seen Nevada play this year and missed their first 2 games in the tournament. So I'm watching last night and thinking to myself, "Wow! That guy is incredible. He's everywhere!" Much easier to be everywhere when there are two of you.

MizzouRah · 03-23-2018, 09:19 AM

Kentucky is out.. the universe is right again.

Kodos · 03-23-2018, 09:34 AM

We still need Duke to die as well.

MizzouRah · 03-23-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

We still need Duke to die as well.

Most definitely!!!

Marmel · 03-23-2018, 11:45 AM

Please let that happen tonight!

digamma · 03-23-2018, 11:49 AM

Sorry you didn't read a page or two back Marmel, defensive teams should have their programs blown up.

Kodos · 03-23-2018, 12:06 PM

Either way I get some sort of a win tonight. Not a fan of Syracuse, but would like to see them beat the Dookies.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-23-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

We still need Duke to die as well.

Might end up killing the TV contract along with it.

tarcone · 03-23-2018, 04:27 PM

I hope the dogs and Purdue win. I may still win the bracket Im leading in.

HerRealName · 03-23-2018, 08:37 PM

I just need Nova to get to the Championship game to win one of my groups. There's a pretty good chance at least 2 of the 3 refs are in the same position as me. That double technical was terrible.

BishopMVP · 03-23-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

We still need Duke to die as well.

Just wish it was a fun underdog and not Syracuse. (No offense to this current years team, maybe they are a good "underdog comes together later in the season" story, but they're not a historical upstart & the Boeheim snippets I've heard make them sound pretty bad to watch play.)

Butter · 03-23-2018, 09:26 PM

If I get Michigan, Nova, and Kansas to the Final 4 with a Final where Nova beats Michigan, I will win my pool and several hundred dollars.

Now that Clemson is out, that's what i need.

EagleFan · 03-23-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter

If I get Michigan, Nova, and Kansas to the Final 4 with a Final where Nova beats Michigan, I will win my pool and several hundred dollars. Then drinks for FOFC will be on me!!!!

Now that Clemson is out, that's what i need.

That is really nice of you...

On a serious note, good luck. Would like to see Nova win it all. Would continue a nice local run.

MizzouRah · 03-23-2018, 10:05 PM

I have Nova winning it all.. that might push me quite well.

JPhillips · 03-24-2018, 08:56 AM

It looks like we're one Michigan loss away from a garbage final game.

Brian Swartz · 03-24-2018, 04:13 PM

Why? Are none of the other three teams on their side capable of being a decent opponent??

JPhillips · 03-24-2018, 04:51 PM

Not Villanova or Duke or Kansas.

If Texas Tech somehow gets through, I suppose KState or Loyola or FSU might make that interesting.

Brian Swartz · 03-24-2018, 05:42 PM

I guess I just don't see how it's foregone that it's impossible to see one of those teams do something similar to what Syracuse just got done doing, playing Duke close. YMMV.

ColtCrazy · 03-24-2018, 06:55 PM

I see no reason why Loyola couldn't give any team a run for their money. It's one game.

miami_fan · 03-24-2018, 07:56 PM

I just saw the second half. Was Kansas State running a one pass and shoot offense for the whole game?

Butter · 03-24-2018, 09:47 PM

Wagner sure is a crybaby

murrayyyyy · 03-25-2018, 08:19 AM

That look when you had FSU +4.5 and they ask why you didn't foul in the final 20 seconds...

JonInMiddleGA · 03-25-2018, 01:32 PM

The Michigan win gave me a whopping 1 of the final four teams right.

My espn bracket jumped from 22% to 61.8%

Atocep · 03-25-2018, 01:48 PM

Michigan faced a 14, 6, 7, 9 thus far and need to beat an 11 to get to the finals.

Jevon Carter played in 3 sweet 16 games over his 4 years and each year faced a 1 seed with a combined record of 102-5.

bhlloy · 03-25-2018, 03:33 PM

If Nova gets a lead late, with every single starter over 70% (and 4 of the 5 over 80) it’s going to be almost impossible to haul them back in.

MrBug708 · 03-25-2018, 06:30 PM

Grayson Allen's refusal to get the ball to better players cost Duke this game

bhlloy · 03-25-2018, 06:36 PM

I refuse to sympathize with Duke, but man that was an awful, game changing blocking call against Carter.

Brian Swartz · 03-25-2018, 06:40 PM

For all the upsets, we've got 2 #1s, a #3, and Loyola-Chicago.

Logan · 03-25-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

I refuse to sympathize with Duke, but man that was an awful, game changing blocking call against Carter.

Don't disagree, but he also should have picked up his 5th on that baseline play when he bumped the KU guy who ended up getting called OOB when neither the ball or his foot ever touched the line.

Butter · 03-25-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter

If I get Michigan, Nova, and Kansas to the Final 4 with a Final where Nova beats Michigan, I will win my pool and several hundred dollars.

Now that Clemson is out, that's what i need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

That is really nice of you...

On a serious note, good luck. Would like to see Nova win it all. Would continue a nice local run.

It's happening...

JPhillips · 03-25-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Grayson Allen's refusal to get the ball to better players cost Duke this game

He almost hit the shot, but yeah it was painfully obvious to everyone that he wasn't going to pass and that made defending a lot easier.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-25-2018, 09:28 PM

It might very well blow up on me tomorrow night but, dammit, I'm pretty f'n proud of myself for being ranked #461 overall in the ESPN women's bracket thing.

tarcone · 03-25-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

It might very well blow up on me tomorrow night but, dammit, I'm pretty f'n proud of myself for being ranked #461 overall in the ESPN women's bracket thing.

Im 81047

Right in it like all my brackets this year. Jeez.

Butter · 03-27-2018, 01:10 PM

Chris Mack to Louisville.

Jeff Capel to Pitt.

Tubby Smith to High Point.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-27-2018, 01:15 PM

Yeah, yesterday finally brought my women's bracket crashing back to earth. Still 76.8% but my delusions of grandeur have ended.

HomerSimpson98 · 03-27-2018, 02:20 PM

University of Texas-Arlington fired Scott Cross for some reason or another. Maybe they got tired of 20-win seasons? Keep an eye on him. Helluva coach and wouldnt be surprised if he got one of those higher-level mid-major programs.

UTA: back to the stone ages for you idiots!

MrBug708 · 03-27-2018, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter

Chris Mack to Louisville.

Jeff Capel to Pitt.

Tubby Smith to High Point.

UCLA still stepping on its own dick with Alford

Kodos · 03-27-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

UCLA still stepping on its own dick with Alford

Thank you so much for taking and keeping him!

rjolley · 03-27-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerSimpson98

University of Texas-Arlington fired Scott Cross for some reason or another. Maybe they got tired of 20-win seasons? Keep an eye on him. Helluva coach and wouldnt be surprised if he got one of those higher-level mid-major programs.

UTA: back to the stone ages for you idiots!

My daughter goes to UTA so I've been following the team this year. While they did underachieve based on projections, I thought they played very well and a 20 win season is nothing to sneeze at. Not sure what the administration is looking for as far as results from the team. Will be interesting to see whom they bring in and where Cross ends up.

Thomkal · 03-27-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerSimpson98

University of Texas-Arlington fired Scott Cross for some reason or another. Maybe they got tired of 20-win seasons? Keep an eye on him. Helluva coach and wouldnt be surprised if he got one of those higher-level mid-major programs.

UTA: back to the stone ages for you idiots!

As a fan of a fellow Sun Belt member, I'm very happy to see him move on.

Does seem like a bit of a strange move to make though.

tarcone · 03-27-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

UCLA still stepping on its own dick with Alford

He really hurt Iowa. I thought it was a great hire. But he is a hypocrite and a sham. I was glad we fired him.

What makes him look so good? He must be a great kiss ass.

03-18-2018, 09:37 PM	#401
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Dear WVU, Yellow on white does not work. Thanks. __________________ null

03-18-2018, 10:22 PM	#403
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Crazy how the bracket is basically right=chalk and left=fuck it nothing matters. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

03-22-2018, 09:10 AM	#404
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	UConn hires Dan Hurley. Great for me, because I rarely watch American conference basketball so I won't have to see his whining face on the sidelines at URI anymore. __________________ My listening habits Last edited by Butter : 03-22-2018 at 09:10 AM.

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Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Caleb Martin looking like a pro in this Loyola-Nevada game. It was ugly, but it picked up at the end. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

03-22-2018, 08:13 PM	#406
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Hilariously, Wichita State leaves to MVC because they wanted to be in a multi-bid league and MVC sends a team to the Elite 8 anyway, lolz. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods Last edited by Young Drachma : 03-22-2018 at 08:14 PM.

03-18-2018, 10:09 PM	#402
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Horrific end of game play by Xavier at the end of this game. They will get what they deserve when they lose.

03-23-2018, 09:19 AM	#411
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Kentucky is out.. the universe is right again.

03-23-2018, 09:34 AM	#412
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	We still need Duke to die as well. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-23-2018, 11:45 AM	#414
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Please let that happen tonight! __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

03-23-2018, 11:49 AM	#415
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Sorry you didn't read a page or two back Marmel, defensive teams should have their programs blown up.

03-23-2018, 12:06 PM	#416
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Either way I get some sort of a win tonight. Not a fan of Syracuse, but would like to see them beat the Dookies. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I hope the dogs and Purdue win. I may still win the bracket Im leading in. __________________ 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

03-23-2018, 08:37 PM	#419
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	I just need Nova to get to the Championship game to win one of my groups. There's a pretty good chance at least 2 of the 3 refs are in the same position as me. That double technical was terrible.

03-23-2018, 09:26 PM	#421
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	If I get Michigan, Nova, and Kansas to the Final 4 with a Final where Nova beats Michigan, I will win my pool and several hundred dollars. Now that Clemson is out, that's what i need. __________________ My listening habits

03-23-2018, 10:05 PM	#423
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I have Nova winning it all.. that might push me quite well.

03-24-2018, 08:56 AM	#424
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	It looks like we're one Michigan loss away from a garbage final game. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

03-24-2018, 04:13 PM	#425
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Why? Are none of the other three teams on their side capable of being a decent opponent??

03-24-2018, 04:51 PM	#426
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Not Villanova or Duke or Kansas. If Texas Tech somehow gets through, I suppose KState or Loyola or FSU might make that interesting. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers Last edited by JPhillips : 03-24-2018 at 04:51 PM.

03-24-2018, 05:42 PM	#427
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	I guess I just don't see how it's foregone that it's impossible to see one of those teams do something similar to what Syracuse just got done doing, playing Duke close. YMMV.

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ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I see no reason why Loyola couldn't give any team a run for their money. It's one game. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Wagner sure is a crybaby __________________ My listening habits

03-25-2018, 08:19 AM	#431
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	That look when you had FSU +4.5 and they ask why you didn't foul in the final 20 seconds...

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JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	The Michigan win gave me a whopping 1 of the final four teams right. My espn bracket jumped from 22% to 61.8% __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-25-2018, 01:48 PM	#433
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Michigan faced a 14, 6, 7, 9 thus far and need to beat an 11 to get to the finals. Jevon Carter played in 3 sweet 16 games over his 4 years and each year faced a 1 seed with a combined record of 102-5.

03-25-2018, 03:33 PM	#434
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	If Nova gets a lead late, with every single starter over 70% (and 4 of the 5 over 80) it’s going to be almost impossible to haul them back in.

03-25-2018, 06:30 PM	#435
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Grayson Allen's refusal to get the ball to better players cost Duke this game

03-25-2018, 06:36 PM	#436
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	I refuse to sympathize with Duke, but man that was an awful, game changing blocking call against Carter.

03-25-2018, 06:40 PM	#437
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	For all the upsets, we've got 2 #1s, a #3, and Loyola-Chicago.

03-25-2018, 09:28 PM	#441
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	It might very well blow up on me tomorrow night but, dammit, I'm pretty f'n proud of myself for being ranked #461 overall in the ESPN women's bracket thing. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-27-2018, 01:10 PM	#443
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Chris Mack to Louisville. Jeff Capel to Pitt. Tubby Smith to High Point. __________________ My listening habits

03-27-2018, 01:15 PM	#444
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Yeah, yesterday finally brought my women's bracket crashing back to earth. Still 76.8% but my delusions of grandeur have ended. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-27-2018, 02:20 PM	#445
HomerSimpson98 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cowtown, TX	University of Texas-Arlington fired Scott Cross for some reason or another. Maybe they got tired of 20-win seasons? Keep an eye on him. Helluva coach and wouldnt be surprised if he got one of those higher-level mid-major programs. UTA: back to the stone ages for you idiots!

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