Augie Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Interesting shot at the National Anthem, I must say. What the hay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Very entertaining first half with a lot of swings. @muppy have faith! I know you do!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 And down the stretch they come!! What once looked like a potential blowout, now looks to be setup for a great finish!! SDSU is owning the offensive glass and is the biggest reason they've been able to get back in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 CONGRATS to @muppy!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Holy Cow! Congrats SDSU. Tough loss for FAU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 HOLY COW What a Game!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Really nice comeback by SDSU. FAU had a 94.8% chance of winning with 13:53 to go in the game. But SDSU outscored them 30-15 the rest of the way. Interesting call to sit both scorers and not call a TO after getting the rebound, but it paid off. I'm definitely rooting for SDSU on Monday, hope they kick some a$$. Edited April 2, 2023 by LOVEMESOMEBILLS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 That was an amazing finish Goodness Gracious!~!~! Loud props to Florida Atlantic they left it all in the court today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Upsets are fun in the moment and create good underdog stories. The downside is that they remove great teams from the tournament and you have too many surviving teams that are not quite ready for prime time that end up playing in prime time games. The final 10 seconds was good stuff; the 39 minutes preceding it might well have been the absolute worst-played, most gawdawful display of poorly executed basketball in the history of the Final Four. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Augie said: CONGRATS to @muppy!!! I was able to watch the game with some SDSU grads (family friends). That was a xanax special!!! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 27 minutes ago, muppy said: I was able to watch the game with some SDSU grads (family friends). That was a xanax special!!! lol Happy for ya @muppy ! Hopefully they win it for you on Monday. My favorite team(Cuse) has won 1 and it's a great feeling when the clock hits triple zeros. Almost didn't know how to act though as it's my only favorite team in any sport that has won a championship. I had gotten so used to my teams losing in championship games.😂 Speaking of favorite teams....Sabres score 4 in the 2nd to go up 5-2 at the start of the 3rd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Looks like it will be Chargers/Pats for the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) I don’t get to watch them much during the regular season, but when it’s tourney time…. It’s just been such a treat to see my alma mater team playing great 🏀 when it matters most, and for them to be so successful since I started attending there in ‘99. I’m hoping to go to campus on Monday night to the watch party at Gampel, along with a friend who designed the old 80s-90s UConn logo and sculpted the Husky statue outside of the arena. I mean, I’m not much one for big crowds, but it would be nice to experience it once in my life. I have some second cousins on FB who live in San Diego and who’ve been posting about SDSU through the tourney. Edited April 2, 2023 by UConn James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Augie said: Interesting shot at the National Anthem, I must say. What the hay? Yeah, that was kinda brutal. The UM guy and FAU cheerleader were the only ones who could carry a tune. But at least they did sing it with an upward whatever it’s called on the “that our flag Was STILL THERE!!!” line. It kills me when people take steps down on that. That’s supposed to be sung with exuberance, and most singers make it sound like a death dirge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Dang, UConn looks so balanced. Deep team, lots of skill and strength on both sides. Great hustle. Well coached. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) I in my tenure in san Diego have attended a single Aztecs basketball game in person. So Im a fan who is swept up with the NCAA hoopla. For the true Aztec fans and alums in my community they are acting most pleasantly surprised, HAPPY and excited for what is to come. Having all the one seeds get bounced so early has made this tournament a suspenseful who will win it all right from the beginning So my adopted team is definitely what I would still call a somewhat Cinderella story. What with the buzzer beater. AND first time in team history making it to the Elite 8 and now the Finals. Oh baby Baby BABY Im buckled in, hopeful and would love to see them pull it off. If Florida Atlantic had won yesterday I wouldn't have felt that bad. I would have rooted them on against U-Conn but I have nothin against them besides having won championships before 4 times already @UConn JamesMay the better team win no excuses. It's going to be a tough game either way. Either way Im stoked SDSU!!! m Edited April 2, 2023 by muppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Uconn basketball is amazing. Probably gonna have their fifth title in 25 years. That’s wild. To go along with the women’s program which has at least 10 rings right? And the men’s team doing it with different coaches is nuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, aristocrat said: Uconn basketball is amazing. Probably gonna have their fifth title in 25 years. That’s wild. To go along with the women’s program which has at least 10 rings right? And the men’s team doing it with different coaches is nuts It really is amazing! UConn looked like world beaters early, then slumped. The most important thing in college basketball is peaking in March! Full disclosure: I’m a Big East guy and happy to have 3 teams in the Sweet 16 (with SEC the only other conference to do so). My ears perked up as Sir Charles was asking how they had 8 losses this year. The BE is a gauntlet, and my Xavier team gave them 25% of their losses. Good luck to both teams (and @muppy) tomorrow night. I pray for another instant classic. For some reason I am doubly amped for March Madness this year, and they have delivered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 They never get the credit but it has perfect weather but San Diego has a terrible sports history. Have they ever had a title? They also had 2 pro sports teams leave. This is actually a pretty big moment for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: They never get the credit but it has perfect weather but San Diego has a terrible sports history. Have they ever had a title? They also had 2 pro sports teams leave. This is actually a pretty big moment for them. As @muppy is well aware. The big night is here…..eventually. Late start wouldn’t bother me as I’m retired, but I have to be ready for a furniture delivery at 8am. Bad timing! Hoping first for a good game, then if UConn can win it’s the best of everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierlifer Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 3 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: They never get the credit but it has perfect weather but San Diego has a terrible sports history. Have they ever had a title? They also had 2 pro sports teams leave. This is actually a pretty big moment for them. Their fans were booing the Padres over the weekend because the Rockies took a series from them. Tells you all you need to know how desperate they are for a title. I'm sure many of you know this but do you know who the all time assist leader is for SDSU hoops? None other than Tony Gwynn! Who I think was drafted by the SD Clippers in 81. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tierlifer said: Their fans were booing the Padres over the weekend because the Rockies took a series from them. Tells you all you need to know how desperate they are for a title. I'm sure many of you know this but do you know who the all time assist leader is for SDSU hoops? None other than Tony Gwynn! Who I think was drafted by the SD Clippers in 81. WOW! That’s a surprising little tidbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Augie said: As @muppy is well aware. The big night is here…..eventually. Late start wouldn’t bother me as I’m retired, but I have to be ready for a furniture delivery at 8am. Bad timing! Hoping first for a good game, then if UConn can win it’s the best of everything. I will be dialed in to watch the game. I just hope it is competitive and of course SDSU winS 🙂 GO AZTECS!~!~!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Augie said: As @muppy is well aware. The big night is here…..eventually. Late start wouldn’t bother me as I’m retired, but I have to be ready for a furniture delivery at 8am. Bad timing! Hoping first for a good game, then if UConn can win it’s the best of everything. March Madness is now a concept I can fully grasp. This week has been great times and being in the Finals there ain't no shame in their game. Im Proud of those kids. Ima just gonna plug in my xanax drip and KEEP CALM who am I kidding lol GO AZTECS on a sidenote I saw the Aztec RB at home games Marshall Faulk a couple times at the old jack murphy stadium. Even in college he was Primo. Edited April 4, 2023 by muppy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 This one's in the bag... congrats Huskies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 U-Conn was the better team the Aztecs just couldn't overcome their height and overall talent. Congrats U-Conn It ended up not being that stressful a game the U-Conn team dominated. That was overall a fun ride though 🙂 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Great run by UConn. Not sure I have seen such a solid team in a while (not really elite— just very balanced). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 For all the Connecticut Bills fans 😁👍 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Congrats to Uconn, and their fans. Hurley did a remarkable job this season. He's a polarizing coach to non-Husky fans, but his team had a dominant tournament and no question were the best team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: For all the Connecticut Bills fans 😁👍 There is a thread for this totally non-Bills, non-football, non-Buffalo, non-WNY, non-NY state who-actually-gives-a-*****-but-gamblers-topic located "off the wall". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) Hurley’s brother used to coach the Bulls, so this is related to Naaman Roosevelt. Edited April 4, 2023 by Charles Romes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Sorry muppy. Great run by SDSU. Crazy to think that over the past 30 years UCONN basketball had won one out of every 6 men’s national championships and the women have won one out of every 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 9 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: There is a thread for this totally non-Bills, non-football, non-Buffalo, non-WNY, non-NY state who-actually-gives-a-*****-but-gamblers-topic located "off the wall". Living rent free in your head, 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Nah men's NCAA hoops is so weak AF it's an offense to put it anywhere near NFL discussion. No stars. Results random as those at a dog track. Perfect vehicle for "gaming" companies to fleece idiots and addicts but that's about it. @eball has the free real estate but I think he is trying a no crow diet in 2023. Proud of him. Like I said, living rent free in your head, 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 +2100 to win the tourney. 🤑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Sat next to a couple students from UCONN who made the drive last year to see their team for the first two rounds of the tournament in Buffalo. They seemed like pretty decent down to earth people. They took getting bounced in the first round pretty well and to my surprise still showed up for the second round games. Not a big fan of UCONN but I was happy for those guys at least to be able to experience a championship for their school while actually attending it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdmoreRyno Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Won my office bracket (out of 15 total people who played). It was, by far, the worst one we've had in 13 years. Only 3 of us had any Final Four team (I had UCONN reaching the finals). Those odds are pretty out there... that out of 15 people, only THREE got any Final Four team right. No one had them winning it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 In the past 12 years the Big East has won 5 National Championships (UConn with 3 and Villanova with 2). The other winners were UNC, Duke, Baylor, Louisville, UVA, Kansas and Kentucky, each with just one win. Pretty awesome showing for the BE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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