Augie Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I didn’t see anything on this yet, but I’m having a great afternoon watching this wild ride! The #15 seed Princeton takes out #2 Arizona in the first wave of upsets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 The dogs are barking in the South Regional. 4 of 7 so far. Plus a cover for Texas A&M CC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 #13 Furman wins over UVA as well. I never would have guessed that either. What percentage of brackets are ruined already? Like 97%??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Augie said: #13 Furman wins over UVA as well. I never would have guessed that either. What percentage of brackets are ruined already? Like 97%??? fwiw an hour or so ago my son was on a site that that .12% of the brackets were alive for a perfect bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: fwiw an hour or so ago my son was on a site that that .12% of the brackets were alive for a perfect bracket. Between Princeton and Furman alone, I completely believe that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: fwiw an hour or so ago my son was on a site that that .12% of the brackets were alive for a perfect bracket. Impressive upset picks for those in the .12% Kansas looked the most dominant out of the top teams I've seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 I need to see more of Alabama, but the big kid for Perdue looked impressive in the conference tournament. I mostly watch Big East (Xavier guy) until this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Augie said: #13 Furman wins over UVA as well. I never would have guessed that either. What percentage of brackets are ruined already? Like 97%??? After Princeton and Furman less than .5% left. The Furman game was crazy, they had a lot more fans there than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Orlando Tim said: After Princeton and Furman less than .5% left. The Furman game was crazy, they had a lot more fans there than I expected. Was that in Orlando? I’ve been to the tournament in Orlando several times. Great memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Wow. just saw the UVA score. watched the Duke game last weekend with friends. Surprised they were seeded fourth after that.. Duke is going to be tough though Edited March 17, 2023 by redtail hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Augie said: Was that in Orlando? I’ve been to the tournament in Orlando several times. Great memories! Yeah- the first session had decent seats for like $30. Second session was $80 to get in the building. It is a great event live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Watching Tenn game. C'mon Cajuns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Today I root for every team in a dark jersey. Same with tomorrow, with the exception of Xavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 The irony of the day. Looks like this guy made a Josh Allen pass 4 years ago only to make a Nathan Peterman pass today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Talley56 said: The irony of the day. Looks like this guy made a Josh Allen pass 4 years ago only to make a Nathan Peterman pass today. It’s what makes this one of the best things in the sports universe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Have tix for the Columbus Fri / Sun session. Basketball mini-heaven for a weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 I remember back in my working days when everybody had “appointments” outside the bank the first week of the tournament. We skillfully crafted a cover story to get away, then we all showed up at the same sports bar to watch the tournament! 😂 Xavier vs Kennesaw State at 12:40 today. I hope yesterdays upsets were adequate warning for my #3 seed Xavier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 If you missed the Xavier vs Kennesaw St game, find the highlights. X was up big early, down 13 in the 2nd half and came back to win. Blocked a layup with about 13 seconds left (yep) that would have lost the lead. Win or lose, HUGE entertainment! Survive and advance! I love this tournament!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I just saw the absolute worst foul call on a Vermont player. Literally zero physical contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) #1 seed Purdue goes down to FDU. This be crazy land! . Edited March 18, 2023 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, Augie said: #1 seed Purdue goes down to FDU. This be crazy land! . How embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rico said: How embarrassing. I prefer “disappointing”. Regardless, an amazing game in an amazing tournament! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Augie said: I prefer “disappointing”. Regardless, an amazing game in an amazing tournament! Should’ve pounded FDU and the points, what a major blunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rico said: Should’ve pounded FDU and the points, what a major blunder. If only hindsight was correctable. We’d be RICH! 😋 . Edited March 18, 2023 by Augie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 So I guess this means Purdue will be winning the national championship next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Fun tournament so far. FDU win and TCU comeback win were both great. That said, there have been some brutally bad games too. I think the Pitt/Iowa State could have been the worst game I have ever seen. Iowa State had like 2 field goals in the second. I have never seen such a horrible shooting team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 FDU v FAU Sunday 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 All of this is so fun in Greensboro. Seeing media trucks from all over. Seeing the police escort take UNC back to Chapel Hill... What a great tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) I’m volunteering to be a Tennessee fan for the day as they take on the Pompous Dookies. EDIT: Right on cue, Duke player has an embarrassing flop. And they get the call. Ridiculous. EDIT #2: The same guy just did it AGAIN! They really are insufferable. And the refs just give them calls. It’s like getting too close to Brady, you know a call is coming. . Edited March 18, 2023 by Augie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Duke is out of the tournament. The world is a better place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Down goes #1 Kansas and #15 Princeton has Missouri on the ropes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said: Down goes #1 Kansas and #15 Princeton has Missouri on the ropes. Arkansas did what I think you are supposed to do with a three-point lead and seconds left: you give up the foul. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) #15 Princeton in the sweet 16!! With two #1 seeds already sent home Houston is on upset watch. Currently losing by 10 to #9 Auburn. Edited March 19, 2023 by LOVEMESOMEBILLS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said: #15 Princeton in the sweet 16!! With two #1 seeds already sent home Houston is on upset watch. Currently losing by 10 to #9 Auburn. Princeton with a 4% acceptance rate. Mizzou at 76%. Love the Cinderella stories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, stevestojan said: Princeton with a 4% acceptance rate. Mizzou at 76%. Love the Cinderella stories. Me too! Princeton totally owned Missouri on the boards. Caden Pierce with 16 rebounds. Edited March 19, 2023 by LOVEMESOMEBILLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Alright now, Xavier advances to the Sweet 16 with an 11 point win over Pitt. I can breathe easily now….until next weekend when we face Texas. Love being the first game so I can just enjoy everything that comes later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Shortly after we moved to Atlanta Xavier played in the Sweet 16 here, and Kentucky was on the other side of our draw. Kentucky fans may be annoying, but they travel like CRAZY for their team. They filled up this city! They don’t win much with Calipari, but they attend with the best of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 FDU!...FDU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Background: I've been running a knockout (ko) pool for Madness for a few years. 64 entrants, everyone gets randomly assigned a team, if your team wins and covers you move on. If your team doesn't cover the other guy steals your team and moves on. Got the following text from my lawyer friend that I thought was humorous: I have been out of touch with everything super busy at work havent seen a second of an ncaa game just checked into my hotel in albany for a trial Had no idea games were in albany #$%@#% indiana marching band is playing in lobby and I have miami playing indiana tonight in ko pool im gonna get my ass kicked in hotel bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) So, Think this was in Winston Salem but it was somewhere in NC...My wife and mother in law were in the same hotel as Dick Vitale and his crew. At the complimentary breakfast he started hitting on her and she said "Who the hell are you?" went back to her eggs and sausage. Edited March 20, 2023 by redtail hawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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