The Official March Madness 2007 Thread - Page 4

sterlingice · 03-15-2007, 08:39 PM

Well, I'm happy to be wrong

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spleen1015 · 03-15-2007, 08:40 PM

I told my wife at 5:30 tonight that Duke was going to be the first upset today.

Mother fucker. God fucking dammit!

Congrats VCU. I think they can beat Pitt.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 08:40 PM

Oh well, I guess it has to happen once a decade.

So who will people hate now that Duke lost?

Groundhog · 03-15-2007, 08:41 PM

So I guess Duke, who probably should have been like a #9-#10 seed at best, played to expectations?

I have nothing against Duke, but no way did they deserve a #6 seed. Good on VCU for sticking it to the bracket makers. It may not be Duke's fault that they got a #6, but its good to see them topple for it all the same.

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

argggg

Congrats VCU, you made Duke play your game, the one game they couldn't afford to play, and you played it when it counted most.

FWIW - I was impressed that Duke didn't seem to "look past" or "underestimate" VCU like I get annoyed with teams like Duke usually doing..

I think they had a healthy respect for VCU - I just dont' think they had an answer for the pressure. My impression is that Duke must not play very deep as they were forced to have all of their starters in most of the game - and the kids just looked exhausted.

This was a typical VCU game and you're right, they made Duke play their style. I worry how they'll do against some other teams - I think they matched up against Duke pretty well. But this was a huge win for VCU and for the CAA.

Groundhog · 03-15-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Oh well, I guess it has to happen once a decade.

So who will people hate now that Duke lost?

I predict that nobody will hate anybody. Duke losing in the first round will be the catalyst that sets off a wave of goodwill and laughter, eventually bringing on eternal world peace.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

So I guess Duke, who probably should have been like a #9-#10 seed at best, played to expectations?

I have nothing against Duke, but no way did they deserve a #6 seed. Good on VCU for sticking it to the bracket makers. It may not be Duke's fault that they got a #6, but its good to see them topple for it all the same.

See, I don't get that. Based on where every other ACC team was seeded, Duke was seeded right. Couldn't it be that VCU should have been higher than an 11?

cartman · 03-15-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

See, I don't get that. Based on where every other ACC team was seeded, Duke was seeded right. Couldn't it be that VCU should have been higher than an 11?

Was every other ACC team entering the tournament in a 4-7 funk in their last 11 games? That should have been the telling predictor.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

FWIW - I was impressed that Duke didn't seem to "look past" or "underestimate" VCU like I get annoyed with teams like Duke usually doing..

I think they had a healthy respect for VCU - I just dont' think they had an answer for the pressure. My impression is that Duke must not play very deep as they were forced to have all of their starters in most of the game - and the kids just looked exhausted.

This was a typical VCU game and you're right, they made Duke play their style. I worry how they'll do against some other teams - I think they matched up against Duke pretty well. But this was a huge win for VCU and for the CAA.

Yeah, Duke has had an extremely short bench. Add in the fact that Coach K has been on cruise control for the last half-decade, and that this team was young (and I'll go ahead and say it, white... i.e. slow) you go up against a team thats much faster and a coach who cares with a good gameplan, it makes an upset.

As good as the pressure was, Duke had a good 4-5 unforced turnovers that were just lazy and didn't seem to be related to being tired. That's a sign of a poorly coached team.

JeeberD · 03-15-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

So who will people hate now that Duke lost?

I hate A&M. And BYSpew. And NMSU. And Texas Blech. Of course, Blech already lost...

adubroff · 03-15-2007, 08:51 PM

VCU followed the typical upset script....play really hard cause you have nothing to lose, ride a big time guard, and make lots of threes....

I think they have a least one more in em too. Pittsburgh(assuming they advance) is tailor made for VCU. They like to play slow, VCU probably won't let them. They don't score real well, VCU can generate points. They can't shoot fouls, so VCU will foul left and right when their pressure is broken and make Pittsburgh earn it.

Rizon · 03-15-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

I predict that nobody will hate anybody. Duke losing in the first round will be the catalyst that sets off a wave of goodwill and laughter, eventually bringing on eternal world peace.

Kansas. Hate that Jayhawk song with a passion.

Other than that, it is nothing but love.

Dr. Sak · 03-15-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Looks like Duke should have been in the NIT after all.

Right Drexel should've replaced them.

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by adubroff

VCU followed the typical upset script....play really hard cause you have nothing to lose, ride a big time guard, and make lots of threes....

I think they have a least one more in em too. Pittsburgh(assuming they advance) is tailor made for VCU. They like to play slow, VCU probably won't let them. They don't score real well, VCU can generate points. They can't shoot fouls, so VCU will foul left and right when their pressure is broken and make Pittsburgh earn it.

FWIW, if you guys don't realize, that press was not designed for Duke. That is what VCU does, all game, every game.

Dekanth · 03-15-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

So who will people hate now that Duke lost?

Duke

KevinNU7 · 03-15-2007, 09:05 PM

CAA bitches!

Rizon · 03-15-2007, 09:08 PM

Uh, UNC isn't on TV? CRAP.

lordscarlet · 03-15-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I expected Duke to come out and thrive under the pundit pressure of knowing no one thought they'd win except ACC fans. But...it seems that VCU is doing all these can to give this one away.

At least it's close unlike most the other games today.

Umm.. I am an ACC fan and that's exactly why I knew Duke would lose. I am a CAA fan (Wade fills me in

) and an ACC fan. I've watched Duke play this year and that's why I knew they would lose. I've been telling everyone, particularly Wade, this all week.

Dekanth · 03-15-2007, 09:38 PM

Despite the greatness of a 1st round loss by Duke, can we all agree this has been about the most boring 1st day in NCAA tournament history? I partially blame the atrocious job by the selection committee and some uninspired performances today. YAWN

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 09:39 PM

So, does VCU match up well with Wright State?

Rizon · 03-15-2007, 09:39 PM

Is there a mercy rule in March Madness? UNC is up 167-3 on whatever scrub they are playing.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-15-2007, 09:41 PM

Heh, good times.

My son just finished filling out his first NCAA tournament bracket. I can't believe that I didn't get him started on that sooner, I just never thought about it until he asked tonight.

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

So, does VCU match up well with Wright State?

I'm going to have to research - I know NOTHING about them

...

I'll watch this game and see.. just turned it on.. the first thing I see is what looks like 3 players on the court that seem to be 6'0" or less, that's interesting...

pennywisesb · 03-15-2007, 09:45 PM

I loved every minute watching Duke go down......

Logan · 03-15-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Heh, good times.

My son just finished filling out his first NCAA tournament bracket. I can't believe that I didn't get him started on that sooner, I just never thought about it until he asked tonight.

At 10:41pm of the 1st day of the tourney?

Cheater!

st.cronin · 03-15-2007, 09:52 PM

Duke should not have been in this tournament, period. I don't care what conference you play in, how your pre-season record is, if you

a) can't do better than .500 in your conference, and
b) lose in the first round of your conference tournament

You should not be considered a potential contender for the championship.

sterlingice · 03-15-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Duke should not have been in this tournament, period. I don't care what conference you play in, how your pre-season record is, if you

a) can't do better than .500 in your conference, and
b) lose in the first round of your conference tournament

You should not be considered a potential contender for the championship.

To be fair, if we cared about the potential contenders for the championship, we'd limit the tourney to 12 or 16 teams and play best of 7 series.

I don't think Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a legit contender for the national title or even one of the 65 best teams in the country, but I'm glad they're in.

SI

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 09:57 PM

Just realized - Wright St. has a new coach this year... where'd he coach last year? That's right - the CAA!

... he coached the UNCW team that played well in the NCAA's a couple of time sin the last 5 years... So, that would be an interesting matchup.. if they are like UNCW was, they play a very slow, very deliberate styple of basketball.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-15-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

At 10:41pm of the 1st day of the tourney?
Cheater!

I figured I could spot him a few games

Actually, I thought about that & decided that he would either have to beat my percentage of correct picks or we'll throw out the games that were already finished when he started the bracket ... whichever method works in my favor

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Duke should not have been in this tournament, period. I don't care what conference you play in, how your pre-season record is, if you

a) can't do better than .500 in your conference, and
b) lose in the first round of your conference tournament

You should not be considered a potential contender for the championship.

A Pats fans who hates one of the historically best teams in college basketball. Next you'll tell me fans in Boston hate the Yankees.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:16 PM

UNC does not deserve to be a #1!

cartman · 03-15-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

UNC does not deserve to be a #1!

I hope that Texas gets to show this in the Sweet Sixteen game...

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I hope that Texas gets to show this in the Sweet Sixteen game...

In spite of your Duke hatred, I do have Texas winning it all.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:20 PM

4 point game!!!!

Honestly, I don't think UNC will lose, and though I don't really have a problem with Duke losing if it somehow wakes up Coach K, but UNC losing would completely make up for any poor feelings of Duke losing.

Lathum · 03-15-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Is there a mercy rule in March Madness? UNC is up 167-3 on whatever scrub they are playing.

4 point game

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 10:23 PM

How sweet owuld it be for both UNC and Duke to go down in the 1st round on the same night?

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:25 PM

I know he's wearing a mask, but fucking call something on Psuckass T. He travels, they call a defensive foul, he knocks a guy out, the call nothing.

MrBigglesworth · 03-15-2007, 10:28 PM

Who is UNC playing? I swear Dick Enberg called them Eastern Carolina at least twice.

Neuqua · 03-15-2007, 10:30 PM

UNC and Duke both losing would mean my bracket would be completely F'ed. And I would STILL be the happiest guy around.

cartman · 03-15-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

In spite of your Duke hatred, I do have Texas winning it all.

I don't hate Duke, I just think they got way more respect going into the tourney than their play over the last month of the season dictated. And in spite of my love of Durant and the 'Horns, I have Oregon winning it all.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:36 PM

Is someone having an orgasm in the Xavier-BYU game (which would be ironic)? I keep hearing some guy yell at the top of his lungs.

Easy Mac · 03-15-2007, 10:37 PM

Leave it to Danny Ainge's son to screw it up

JeeberD · 03-15-2007, 10:39 PM

Yay! Down goes BY-Spew!!!

Lathum · 03-15-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Is someone having an orgasm in the Xavier-BYU game (which would be ironic)? I keep hearing some guy yell at the top of his lungs.

Great game. Everything an 8-9 game should be.

Kodos · 03-15-2007, 10:56 PM

Duke losing in the 1st round has already made this tournament a success. IU winning over Gonzaga (who eliminated us last year) was very nice too.

Dekanth · 03-15-2007, 11:07 PM

This is a great video of how tough Duke plays defense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqPBJ_6y_5A

Hint: The Coack K Flop play

wade moore · 03-15-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dekanth

This is a great video of how tough Duke plays defense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqPBJ_6y_5A

Hint: The Coack K Flop play

Awesome.

SuperGrover · 03-15-2007, 11:32 PM

Honestly, had dook been a 8 or 9 seed they probably would've been in much better shape. A team like Michigan State or BYU is a MUCH better matchup for them than VCU. Still, i couldn't br more happy they're sitting at home.

Still, the ACC is 3-1 in the NCAAs and 4-1 in the NIT. That makes me very happy.

SuperGrover · 03-15-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I know he's wearing a mask, but fucking call something on Psuckass T. He travels, they call a defensive foul, he knocks a guy out, the call nothing.

You're kidding right? Apparently you haven't watched the ACC this season. Let's just say the Henderson fall was not the first beat down Tyler has taken this season.

adubroff · 03-15-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperGrover

Honestly, had dook been a 8 or 9 seed they probably would've been in much better shape. A team like Michigan State or BYU is a MUCH better matchup for them than VCU. Still, i couldn't br more happy they're sitting at home.

Still, the ACC is 3-1 in the NCAAs and 4-1 in the NIT. That makes me very happy.

At best, that would have been a one and done scenario too....Honestly, this years Duke team is not well suited for a tournament scenario. They make too many fundamental mistakes and don't shoot fouls. Add in the fact that they lack veteran leaders for the most part and you've got a bad blend.

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spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I told my wife at 5:30 tonight that Duke was going to be the first upset today. Mother fucker. God fucking dammit! Congrats VCU. I think they can beat Pitt.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Oh well, I guess it has to happen once a decade. So who will people hate now that Duke lost?

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adubroff High School JV Join Date: Nov 2006	VCU followed the typical upset script....play really hard cause you have nothing to lose, ride a big time guard, and make lots of threes.... I think they have a least one more in em too. Pittsburgh(assuming they advance) is tailor made for VCU. They like to play slow, VCU probably won't let them. They don't score real well, VCU can generate points. They can't shoot fouls, so VCU will foul left and right when their pressure is broken and make Pittsburgh earn it.

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Dekanth Mascot Join Date: Sep 2005	Despite the greatness of a 1st round loss by Duke, can we all agree this has been about the most boring 1st day in NCAA tournament history? I partially blame the atrocious job by the selection committee and some uninspired performances today. YAWN

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	So, does VCU match up well with Wright State?

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st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Duke should not have been in this tournament, period. I don't care what conference you play in, how your pre-season record is, if you a) can't do better than .500 in your conference, and b) lose in the first round of your conference tournament You should not be considered a potential contender for the championship. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	UNC does not deserve to be a #1!

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	4 point game!!!! Honestly, I don't think UNC will lose, and though I don't really have a problem with Duke losing if it somehow wakes up Coach K, but UNC losing would completely make up for any poor feelings of Duke losing. Last edited by Easy Mac : 03-15-2007 at 10:21 PM.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I know he's wearing a mask, but fucking call something on Psuckass T. He travels, they call a defensive foul, he knocks a guy out, the call nothing.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Is someone having an orgasm in the Xavier-BYU game (which would be ironic)? I keep hearing some guy yell at the top of his lungs.

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Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Duke losing in the 1st round has already made this tournament a success. IU winning over Gonzaga (who eliminated us last year) was very nice too.

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Dekanth Mascot Join Date: Sep 2005	This is a great video of how tough Duke plays defense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqPBJ_6y_5A Hint: The Coack K Flop play Last edited by Dekanth : 03-15-2007 at 11:07 PM.

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SuperGrover Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004	Honestly, had dook been a 8 or 9 seed they probably would've been in much better shape. A team like Michigan State or BYU is a MUCH better matchup for them than VCU. Still, i couldn't br more happy they're sitting at home. Still, the ACC is 3-1 in the NCAAs and 4-1 in the NIT. That makes me very happy.

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