JohnC Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, eball said: Allen's a dirty prick. At least Hurley played hard but clean. Allen can't hold Hurley's jock. I'm more sympathetic to Allen than you are. More so last year than this year he had some emotional issues. He couldn't control his volcanic emotions. There was an emotional petulance to him that he just couldn't control. He's improved in that area but you can still see the remnants of person who can't responsibly handle and channel his frustrations. If I recall correctly he was "encouraged" (forced) to seek counseling. Is Allen a dirty player? I would say yes but it is not due to being a mean-spirited person so much as it is due to an inability to control those explosive emotions that are close to the surface. He is like a suburban player who is not able to adjust to the tougher city/street ball. He still has a way to go to control himself but he is making progress. Maybe not adequate enough for a Tar Heel but for a more tolerant Golden Griffin I would say that he has made progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 hours ago, JohnC said: I'm more sympathetic to Allen than you are. More so last year than this year he had some emotional issues. He couldn't control his volcanic emotions. There was an emotional petulance to him that he just couldn't control. He's improved in that area but you can still see the remnants of person who can't responsibly handle and channel his frustrations. If I recall correctly he was "encouraged" (forced) to seek counseling. Is Allen a dirty player? I would say yes but it is not due to being a mean-spirited person so much as it is due to an inability to control those explosive emotions that are close to the surface. He is like a suburban player who is not able to adjust to the tougher city/street ball. He still has a way to go to control himself but he is making progress. Maybe not adequate enough for a Tar Heel but for a more tolerant Golden Griffin I would say that he has made progress. I have it on reliable authority that Allen is a prick. No leadership qualities whatsoever. If you want to excuse his personality due to his "inability to control emotions" that's your prerogative, but he is what he is until he proves otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. I am debating where to watch, might start at home, then to a few different watering holes with some buddies. Heard on Wingo show yesterday and Tuesday are the two biggest days for vasectomies..makes sense. BTW, congrats to the Orange fans out there, time for your run? Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I am debating where to watch, might start at home, then to a few different watering holes with some buddies. Heard on Wingo show yesterday and Tuesday are the two biggest days for vasectomies..makes sense. BTW, congrats to the Orange fans out there, time for your run? I don't see today being terribly productive for me. Several meetings with my attention being split between work and pleasure. Im looking forward to tomorrow for sure. First day off this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 well. the most important game to me of the whole trny is the very first one. Prolly watch that at home as I will be a bit tense if close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 10 hours ago, eball said: I have it on reliable authority that Allen is a prick. No leadership qualities whatsoever. If you want to excuse his personality due to his "inability to control emotions" that's your prerogative, but he is what he is until he proves otherwise. You are a bigot. You simply don't like pricks. Let them hang loose and don't bother them. As long as they don't enter your comfort zone just leave them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nice article in the Wapo today on how to win one of the mega brackets. The biggest takeaway is looking for value teams into the final 4..Clemson and Ohio State fit the bill the best .I know that sounds basic, but some numbers in here are interesting https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2018/03/14/how-to-win-a-massive-ncaa-tournament-bracket-pool-like-espns-tournament-challenge/?utm_term=.39b53cce5332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. Yes...my cousin. He's a fan of Texas A&M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 sucks the 3 teams I am rooting for in this trny all play after 9 PM tonight..Genie going to be full in the AM! Might, just maybe might make the end of the Va Tech game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 big thank you for letting Sparty play in Detroit !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 And so it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 plenzmd and I might need to hold each other for support during the second half..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, KD in CA said: plenzmd and I might need to hold each other for support during the second half..... arghh, Rhode Isalnd even getting most the calls till that last one..rut row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinVA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 6 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. I’ve been taking off Friday for about 5 years now. I go from January to Memorial Day without a day off so it comes at a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Big swingf there KD..missing that 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Big swingf there KD..missing that 3-1. I foolishly came to work so only seeing parts of it. Too many attempts to do too much down low in traffic. Kick it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) they just missed a dunk too, followed by a missed layup. I am going to need a donation from all URI fans to eat tonight! But now back to back 3's..maybe eating lobster tonight! Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, plenzmd1 said: they just missed a dunk too, followed by a missed layup. I am going to need a donation from all URI fans to eat tonight! That was nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Man, the Rams just trying to keep this damn close. Those missed free throws hurt..can we get up 3 possessions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) That charge looked like Mo Lewis on Drew Bledsoe. How does that not fall? Edited March 15, 2018 by KD in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 KD..WTF? how he miss that putback? Fell for Rams fans on that one. That would have given me the push..now i gotta sweat the OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 nice start, watching the autoupdate at work, rare to get a game like this to open the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, plenzmd1 said: KD..WTF? how he miss that putback? Fell for Rams fans on that one. That would have given me the push..now i gotta sweat the OT how many ways can you go off the rim? can't believe it didn't drop. half court offense gets suspect in the last minute for them. don't know why they got away from the 3s late -- they've been hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Please make one Fats!!!!! Easy money!!!! was never worried! Congrats KD! Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 No sweat....never a moment of doubt! Congrats plenz! Bring on Dooook!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Gonzaga having troubles, love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, row_33 said: Gonzaga having troubles, love it!!! What's new....Never saw a team that folds as much as they do when the heat is on. Reminds menof the Capitals in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) last year they didn't play a top 50 team after November, right to the FINAL GAME of the tourney!!! it fell into a cupcake right to the freakin final game, while I had to watch UCLA/Kentucky/Oregon/Kansas/NoCarolina on the other side... and of course this is one of my favourite moments in 45 years of sports addictions.... and of course Gus called it!! He fell apart with 4 seconds still to go!! best comment below: I've probably accounted for 10,000-15,000 of the views on this video. Edited March 15, 2018 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) okay, now I am going to have some fun with smaller bets rest of the day. 1) South Dakota State +7 1/2 vs Ohio State. I have seen neither team play, @YoloinOhio said he did not like the matchup..so baby, baby bet. 2) Bonnie +205 on the moneyline..Bonnie wins this game outright! Have a little sumthin sumthin on this one 3) UB =8 1/2 and the over at 159, parlay $2.60 for every dollar bet. Another baby bet BTW, Iona was getting 12 1/2 first half, that three at the buzzer was important for some as SVP says!!!!!! Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 i'll cheer for your bets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 i don't give a bleeping bleep about anyone's bracket unless i asked how it is going, but wagering $$$ is what a man does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: i don't give a bleeping bleep about anyone's bracket unless i asked how it is going, but wagering $$$ is what a man does now, thats funny. Feeling lucky today, may even look at that Sabres -Leafs line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: now, thats funny. Feeling lucky today, may even look at that Sabres -Leafs line Lou and Babcock will hibernate the Leafs until the playoffs start, nowhere to go but 3rd in the division for the Leafs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: 2) Bonnie +205 on the moneyline..Bonnie wins this game outright! Have a little sumthin sumthin on this one Come on Davidson and SB; let's make it 4-0 for the A-10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, KD in CA said: Come on Davidson and SB; let's make it 4-0 for the A-10! Davidson only getting 5..again, I do not bet basketball, but that seems fishy to me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: 1) South Dakota State +7 1/2 vs Ohio State. I have seen neither team play, @YoloinOhio said he did not like the matchup..so baby, baby bet. Love seeing you on tilt here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 while little goes on...... best moments you've attended for a March Madness game? Duke/VCU in Buffalo a few years back on a Thu/Fri early round, crowd got very behind VCU 10 minutes into it and they knocked them off with a last second jumper, i thought the roof might come down... as well, pep bands are a big deal for VCU's conference and that one was worth noting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 you know 33, i have never attended a March Madness game in person! And VCUs band is the best! Theyare great at home games! And Oh My..who is that big white dude on SDSU..#24!!!! Draining 3s, monster dunks..he looks awesome!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: you know 33, i have never attended a March Madness game in person! And VCUs band is the best! Theyare great at home games! And Oh My..who is that big white dude on SDSU..#24!!!! Draining 3s, monster dunks..he looks awesome!!!!! VCU's noted pep band leader took a hike a few years ago..... got to see a Regional Semi at Ford Field with Steph's Davidson and Kansas in the other game. my first time in a dome for a tiny hoops court, unless you are in the risers forget about seeing much.... would have been great club seats for a Lions game it should be against the Constitution to hold a basketball game in the middle of a dome, at least Syracuse and Detroit were decent enough to put the court in the corner and tell you those are "LONG DISTANCE VIEW" seats you might buy.... Buffalo often hosts early round games, they rotate with Auburn Hills/Detroit most years, get to one eventually!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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