Another Fan Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 So the bracket is out. I'm more interested than normal in this tournament this year. Just a few thoughts by me: I seemed to think St. John's and Seton Hall would make the tournament. 20 wins for a Big East team used to be the magic number to seal the deal but I guess not anymore? If I had to pick a team to win it all it'd be Dan Hurley and UConn again. Cool imo to see St. Peter's back in as a 15 seed. Them and Wagner will be the teams I'll be pulling for to at least give a good showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) My Oregon Ducks made it! Haven't checked their seed yet, thinking a 10....its an 11 seed. Playing South Carolina as a 6 seed. South Carolina deserved to be seeded higher imo, 26-7 2nd in the SEC gets you a 6 seed? Being 3rd in the Pac 12 and winning the conference tournament gets you an 11th seed? There are definitely a few undeserving teams seeded higher. It's gonna be a really tough first game but I wouldn't want to be Carolina either. Go Ducks! Edited March 18 by Turk71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, Another Fan said: So the bracket is out. I'm more interested than normal in this tournament this year. Just a few thoughts by me: I seemed to think St. John's and Seton Hall would make the tournament. 20 wins for a Big East team used to be the magic number to seal the deal but I guess not anymore? If I had to pick a team to win it all it'd be Dan Hurley and UConn again. Cool imo to see St. Peter's back in as a 15 seed. Them and Wagner will be the teams I'll be pulling for to at least give a good showing. 20 was the magic number when the Big East was the Big East typically When there was Syracuse and Pittsburgh and Louisville... With UConn and Georgetown and Villanova and St John's and Marquette, Notre Dame Schools like Seton hall were afterthoughts tho talented The ACC 5 years ago was considered the most dominant basketball conference and is now also fell off... Edited March 18 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 15 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: 20 was the magic number when the Big East was the Big East typically When there was Syracuse and Pittsburgh and Louisville... With UConn and Georgetown and Villanova and St John's and Marquette, Notre Dame Schools like Seton hall were afterthoughts tho talented The ACC 5 years ago was considered the most dominant basketball conference and is now also fell off... I think smaller conference tournaments had some surprises which got automatic bids stealing some spots. The Big East will probably be right back to 5-6 bids next season. It was just the way things fell this year. From my BE team (Xavier) college hoops board: I think we could see The 3 Big East teams do really well, even though I haven't looked at the matchups yet. I believe the national champion is almost always a top 25 offense and defense in the adjusted KenPom rankings. All 3 BE teams are top 25 in both. There are only 8 teams that are and the BE has 3 of them. EDIT: I was away at a wedding so I missed the hoopla when this came out. I heard today that of the four #1 seeds, three did NOT win their conference tournament. Only UConn won, so that alone is 3 extra teams getting an automatic bid. I think some tournaments out West went that way too. . . Edited March 18 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I enjoy cheering for the dark colored uniforms on days like today. The NCAA basketball tournament is one of the rare events where the beginning is better than the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Ducks crush South Carolina Couisnard goes off for 40 points vs his old team Nfaly Dante healthy and dominant Lookin good Edited March 21 by Turk71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 56 minutes ago, Turk71 said: Ducks crush South Carolina Couisnard goes off for 40 points vs his old team Nfaly Dante healthy and dominant Lookin good Congrats on advancing! Hope you get on a roll! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) The NCAA tourney really is an amazing event When you have close to 400 division 1 programs with talent spread around Then you add in schemes and coaching There's a reason why they can have 68 teams or whatever and make it very competitive Edited March 22 by Buffalo716 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 How old is this jack dude from Oakland? He looks 42. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Goodbye Kentucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Congrats to the Vegas Golden Grizzlies 🙃🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 From what I'm reading this tournament has had its share of surprises. March Madness Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) Refs bailing out Kansas ....of course. Incredible, absolutely clean block, no body contact, hand hits all ball with the ref looking right at it. Blows whistle and decides the game. Wtf Edited March 22 by Turk71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-rb-bijan-robinson-s-ncaa-tournament-bracket-remains-perfect-after-day-1-upsets Only 0.0396% of brackets perfect after day 1. That is getting close to PowerBar odds. Watch Goodell fine him for filling our a bracket.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 go bills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 My only solace in making a last minute pivot to picking Kentucky for Final Four is someone else in my pool picked them to win it all… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 No worries. His bracket will come crashing down after Texas loses next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Quote Hunter Dickinson from Kansas in march madness. 3 things you don’t know about me… “I’m a huge Buffalo Bills fan” Go Kansas! WHOA dude is 7'2" DAYUM https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4432180/hunter-dickinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 15 hours ago, Turk71 said: Goodbye Kentucky If they had a real coach to work with the recruiter who is running that program, they might be dangerous. Calipari likes to brag about the billions his guys have made in the NBA. So, why can’t he get a single win in the NCAA Tournament with so much NBA talent? He’s a shameless joke of a coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Colorado Florida in a great game right now, both teams really came to play 4 hours ago, Augie said: If they had a real coach to work with the recruiter who is running that program, they might be dangerous. Calipari likes to brag about the billions his guys have made in the NBA. So, why can’t he get a single win in the NCAA Tournament with so much NBA talent? He’s a shameless joke of a coach. I don't follow them at all but I agree that for the amount of talent they get every year they definitely have been underachieving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 26 minutes ago, Turk71 said: Colorado Florida in a great game right now, both teams really came to play I don't follow them at all but I agree that for the amount of talent they get every year they definitely have been underachieving. …and the sun is a tad hot, be careful. 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, Augie said: …and the sun is a tad hot, be careful. 😋 I get it wiseass It's what they're known for evidently... I don't like Calipari, I don't like Kentucky and I root against them when I see them play. I'm glad he evidently sucks at coaching in the tournament and hope it continues... Other than that I pay them no mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Colorado wins a barn burner vs Florida...wow, what a game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 34 minutes ago, Turk71 said: I get it wiseass It's what they're known for evidently... I don't like Calipari, I don't like Kentucky and I root against them when I see them play. I'm glad he evidently sucks at coaching in the tournament and hope it continues... Other than that I pay them no mind I just happen to find him particularly annoying. He has earned it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 46 minutes ago, Turk71 said: I get it wiseass It's what they're known for evidently... I don't like Calipari, I don't like Kentucky and I root against them when I see them play. I'm glad he evidently sucks at coaching in the tournament and hope it continues... Other than that I pay them no mind Apologies if that was poor timing on a tough topic. It wasn’t meant that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 32 minutes ago, Augie said: I just happen to find him particularly annoying. He has earned it. I don't really follow Kentucky basketball but my impression of him is he does not take the 1st round games seriously. Like Doug Edert with St. Peter's that went wild on them a couple years ago in the 1st round. Ditto that Golhke kid last night. That was some 3 point display. He doesn't have scouts help him game plan for these smaller schools/players he's not familiar with? I mean from my computer that's my impression of that program.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPPT1974 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Wow KY going down as they were #3 ranked! Anything can and will happen. Expect the unexpected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Yale beats Auburn 😁😁😳 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I always say that if a foreign person wanted to understand the American South, a listen to the Paul Finebaum show or Cats Call-In on KY Sports radio would do it. If you think the press were tough, wait until Cal has to field calls from Dale from Winchester on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I've got a funny John Calipari story but can't remember if I've told it; apologies if it's a repeat: He's from Western PA, not too distant from me and played ball at Clarion U, also not too far from me. One of my best friends was a student there at the same time and lived with a few guys in a rental where Calipari was a property manager for the landlord. One day Calipari comes by the property for something, thought he was a BMOC and started running his snotty little yap about the music being loud. My buddy literally threw him out a window. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, Augie said: Apologies if that was poor timing on a tough topic. It wasn’t meant that way. That's okay Augie. I was basically agreeing with you and just felt a little bit insulted. I wasn't mad about it, I should have put a smiley face next to my wiseass comment.😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Did i miss again? 54th year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Kansas Zaga Good 1st half, this game looks like it will go down to the wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 5 minutes ago, Turk71 said: Kansas Zaga Good 1st half, this game looks like it will go down to the wire. I hope so! Stack up great games on great games! I really enjoyed yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 7 minutes ago, Augie said: I hope so! Stack up great games on great games! I really enjoyed yesterday. Should be some really competitive games....finished my work around the house, sciatica is flaring up, perfect time to put my feet up and watch some bball. Looking forward to this. 19 hours ago, Simon said: I've got a funny John Calipari story but can't remember if I've told it; apologies if it's a repeat: He's from Western PA, not too distant from me and played ball at Clarion U, also not too far from me. One of my best friends was a student there at the same time and lived with a few guys in a rental where Calipari was a property manager for the landlord. One day Calipari comes by the property for something, thought he was a BMOC and started running his snotty little yap about the music being loud. My buddy literally threw him out a window. You can repeat that story every year😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 4 minutes ago, Turk71 said: Should be some really competitive games....finished my work around the house, sciatica is flaring up, perfect time to put my feet up and watch some bball. Looking forward to this. You can repeat that story every year😁 Sorry to hear about the sciatica. I had a tinge of it years ago, and I sure was happy when it faded away! On another note, I think @Simon not only “can” repeat the Calipari story, but it should become a TBD Tradition to kick of the NCAA Tournament. Like the Night Before Christmas. Not quite the scale of the home opener tailgate, but still, a fine opportunity for a new tradition. Calipari deserves it, he’s that special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 12 minutes ago, Augie said: Sorry to hear about the sciatica. I had a tinge of it years ago, and I sure was happy when it faded away! It's been years since I've had the sciatica this bad. I've been building a new shed in the yard for the wife in the cold damp weather and all that's left is to shingle the roof. Unfortunately I can barely stand right now. A couple days of watching bball is just what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 minute ago, Turk71 said: It's been years since I've had the sciatica this bad. I've been building a new shed in the yard for the wife in the cold damp weather and all that's left is to shingle the roof. Unfortunately I can barely stand right now. A couple days of watching bball is just what I need. The NCAA Tournament was invented as a National Holiday weekend for vasectomies and sciatica recovery. Frozen pea sales spike every year! This is an investment opportunity, I can feel it in my bones. Mortimer!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Kansas almost losing to Samford was no fluke, Zaga pulling away up by 20. Kansas was just overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Kansas goes belly up. Well to the victor gets the spoils. NCAA tournament is great fun to watch in any case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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