NCAA Game Thread

[rman112]

Didn't see one of these

UNC-W working Virginia early, in their eye-sore unis

[rman112]

Notre Dame's Matt Farrell has been an absolute treat to watch this year

[trixstar]

I can't figure out the basketball forum. I can't believe this hasn't been discussed all week, other than what goes on in the big 10 thread.

[DajuanWagner]

Notre Dame's Matt Farrell has been an absolute treat to watch this year



Any relation to Yogi???

[rman112]

Virginia finishes the last 9 minutes on a 19-3 run and is up one. Wilmington went ice cold, but they butterfingered multiple offensive rebounds.

[bigcwd2000]

These 5 vs. 12 games are always fun to watch.

[Cavaliercards]

Looking wonderful for UVA

[fazzle]

Such a frustrating end of the half in UNCW/Virginia. UNCW just started missing so many easy open buckets.

[rman112]

Princeton cuts it down to 2.. two tough calls against them. Now down 4, could've cut it down to 2 again but a bad travel on a wide open layup

[persona]

Princeton gave ND a real scare down the stretch and terrible inbound play by Princeton at the end. Still a fantastic game!!
Zaga looks really sluggish so far and I would love to see an upset here!!

[Earlsnake07]

Zags need to wake up.....and fast!

[rman112]

Princeton gave ND a real scare down the stretch and terrible inbound play by Princeton at the end. Still a fantastic game!!
Zaga looks really sluggish so far and I would love to see an upset here!!

Zags did the same thing against Pacific in their first conference tourney game. They should still win big

[Hallco]

Va survives.

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[Cavaliercards]

Like I said we would be fine

[bkcardcollector]

Slept in...damn. Atleast I didn't miss too much. Looks like pretty competitive games so far.

[Wolves4Life]

Like I said we would be fine

That was anything but fine.

[crazy4kinsler]

I would love to see an upset here. I know it won't happen because has never beaten a 1 and won't ever, but it's nice to see a close game.

Zaga looks really sluggish so far and I would love to see an upset here!!

Zags need to wake up.....and fast!

Zags did the same thing against Pacific in their first conference tourney game. They should still win big

[Wolves4Life]

Florida is getting all the calls, You'd think game is in Gainesville.

[Cavaliercards]

That was anything but fine.

Very fine based on kicking our best player off the team before the second game of the season.

[cnewby]

Very fine based on kicking our best player off the team before the second game of the season.

Sooooo, they've played all season(minus one game) with this team and still struggled with UNCW??

[Cavaliercards]

Sooooo, they've played all season(minus one game) with this team and still struggled with UNCW??

Yep and overachieved to be honest.

Considering our best player was booted, who was our top post.

Our second best post player has lost 20 lbs in a month and gave us less than 5 minutes today and has said he isn't playing Saturday because of the virus he has.

Our next two post players (Both International kids) have been playing basketball for only a few years and are not polished like some kids.

Leading scorer today with career high in points today has a knee issue that most players would have shutdown on and has impacted his season.

Our Senior PG has given us good looks but we went cold for three games.

Our backup PG is 75% recovered from Double Hip Surgery.

And we still got a 5 seed.

All in all a very good year considering it was a rebuilding year from game 2 and yep some teams struggle, especially with a 5 guard lineup that no one else runs.

Teams struggle in tournament, but hey we still won and I believe that is all you have to do in the tournament.

[rats60]

That was anything but fine.

All that matters is getting the win. 12s are always going to be tough on 5s.

[Cavaliercards]

All that matters is getting the win. 12s are always going to be tough on 5s.

We should have been a 6-7 to be honest.

[bigcwd2000]

All that matters is getting the win. 12s are always going to be tough on 5s.

Agree with this. This is a tough tournament regardless of opponent. Kids play their hearts out on this stage. You have to win 6 in a row so you focus on one win at a time regardless if it is by 1 point or 20 points. I have seen teams struggle in their first game and then play great in their second game to make the sweet 16 round. You just never know in a tournament like this one. Take the win and move on.

[glen87]

We should have been a 6-7 to be honest.

a "basketball school" should be a 6-7 :doh:

[cnewby]

All that matters is getting the win. 12s are always going to be tough on 5s.

For sure, but that's not what he meant when he said they were fine mid-game. UVA was up 2pts with under a min to go. They were never "fine" until after the game was over. :)!

[Cavaliercards]

For sure, but that's not what he meant when he said they were fine mid-game. UVA was up 2pts with under a min to go. They were never "fine" until after the game was over. :)!

Nope we were fine the whole game.

[Cavaliercards]

a "basketball school" should be a 6-7 :doh:

Yep read above I know it is not your strong suit. Rebuilding year being a 5 that is the reason Illinois is thinking of offering our coach over $4 mil a year, which would put him Top 8 in Salary.

[Junior Griffey]

I picked Princeton to beat ND and picked Minnesota to lose. I'll be ok only getting 1 of those right.

[crazy4kinsler]

I noticed the bigger schools always get favorable calls over the smaller guy. Been watching the WVU-Bucknell game and the same thing is happening. WVU has gotten every call, Bucknell not so much.

But that's the way it works. So, small schools have to get used to it.


Florida is getting all the calls, You'd think game is in Gainesville.

[crazy4kinsler]

This year has been kinda dull to watch. It's not exciting when higher seeds lose. All of the lower seeds have won thus far. Where's the upsets?

[rman112]

Liked McIntosh since I saw him play as a frosh. Nice to see them have some success this year. This game is one of the more interesting 1st round match-ups, IMO

[rats60]

Yep read above I know it is not your strong suit. Rebuilding year being a 5 that is the reason Illinois is thinking of offering our coach over $4 mil a year, which would put him Top 8 in Salary.

5 million per year for 5 years.

[crazy4kinsler]

Watching Fla.-ETSU, it's almost like a home game for Fla. Man they travel well.

[cnewby]

I picked Princeton to beat ND and picked Minnesota to lose. I'll be ok only getting 1 of those right.

Min getting their butts kicked right now. Worst 5 seed in the tourney?

[CC_123]

Min getting their butts kicked right now. Worst 5 seed in the tourney?

Touchy foul calls consistently down low aren't helping. Middle Tennessee also cannot miss a shot, shooting 54%, while the Gophers can't hit a shot. It hurts not having Springs around against this 1-3-1 to make them pay for being in it. Still a lot of game, but I'm not liking the way it's trending. But Middle Tennessee also got under seeded at 12. They could've easily been a 10 this year.

I figured we would drop this game without having Springs healthy, because without him we have zero bench, so it's not surprising. I won't be too upset because we had a huge turn around from last season to this season. It'll hopefully make the team hungrier.

[bmc398]

Touchy foul calls consistently down low aren't helping. Middle Tennessee also cannot miss a shot, shooting 54%, while the Gophers can't hit a shot. It hurts not having Springs around against this 1-3-1 to make them pay for being in it. Still a lot of game, but I'm not liking the way it's trending. But Middle Tennessee also got under seeded at 12. They could've easily been a 10 this year.

I figured we would drop this game without having Springs healthy so we actually have some bench help, so it's not surprising. I won't be too upset because we had a huge turn around from last season to this season. It'll hopefully make the team hungrier.

that last Lynch call wasn't tacky. It was just stupid on his part.

[CC_123]

that last Lynch call wasn't tacky. It was just stupid on his part.

I didn't say that was, but that also wasn't down low, was it?

[bmc398]

I didn't say that was, but that also wasn't down low, was it?

well he was literally on the floor in the key....so yes.

The only one I thought was bad was a runner that Upshaw hit and got the and 1 on. The 2 fouls on Lynch were nickle dimer types but they were fouls for sure.

In the NCAAs, the big teams and their big guys rarely get calls. When going against smaller teams they aren't going to get calls. Welcome to big time basketball. I know its been awhile...

[bigcwd2000]

Min getting their butts kicked right now. Worst 5 seed in the tourney?

Minnesota could be the worst 5 seed in the tournament but you have to give Middle Tennessee St some credit. They are 30-4 coming into this game and return a lot of their players that beat the number 2 seeded Michigan State team in last years tournament. MTSU is a good basketball team.

[cnewby]

Minnesota could be the worst 5 seed in the tournament but you have to give Middle Tennessee St some credit. They are 30-4 coming into this game and return a lot of their players that beat the number 2 seeded Michigan State team in last years tournament. MTSU is a good basketball team.

Absolutely they are. By the way, MSC was the worst 2 seed last year as well...

[CC_123]

well he was literally on the floor in the key....so yes.

The only one I thought was bad was a runner that Upshaw hit and got the and 1 on. The 2 fouls on Lynch were nickle dimer types but they were fouls for sure.

In the NCAAs, the big teams and their big guys rarely get calls. When going against smaller teams they aren't going to get calls. Welcome to big time basketball. I know its been awhile...

You should be thanking the committee for handing you a W against Vermont. Gophers got put up against a team that deserved a 9 seed over Vanderbilt.

Oh yeah, and 91-82. You have no room to talk when you couldn't even beat Minnesota on your home floor.

[bmc398]

You should be thanking the committee for handing you a W against Vermont. Gophers got put up against a team that deserved a 9 seed over Vanderbilt.

Oh yeah, and 91-82. You have no room to talk when you couldn't even beat Minnesota on your home floor.

You go as Mason goes. He had to blow up and go for 30 for you to get us to OT.

I remember when you were gloating last week.

Hoping the team makes you eat your words later.

[CC_123]

You go as Mason goes. He had to blow up and go for 30 for you to get us to OT.

I remember when you were gloating last week.

Hoping the team makes you eat your words later.

It doesn't matter how it got there, you still took the L and wins and losses are all that matter in the end.

What was I gloating about last week? That we return every player besides Springs so we are sitting nicely? I'm not sure that's gloating considering it's literally a fact. Graduating one kid, have three incoming, and we gained a lot of experience this year. But if that's "gloating" to you, then whatever.

[fazzle]

Sooooo, they've played all season(minus one game) with this team and still struggled with UNCW??

Obviously I'm speaking from a place of homer bias, but it's not exactly like UNCW is some scrub school. UNCW *always* plays tough in the NCAA tourney. Yeah, they're 1-6 in school history, but all their losses have been by single digits, with the exception of their first trip in 2000. They always stay in the game and make their opponents earn the victories. Not to mention this team was dominant (yes, in a weak conference, the CAA isn't what it once was thanks to VCU, George Mason and Old Dominion leaving) for basically the entire season, to the point where they were getting votes for the top 25 on a handful of weeks.

Virginia struggling with UNCW isn't a knock on them, it's what should have been expected.

[rman112]

22 from MTSU plays like he's on speed

[CC_123]

These refs have bailed out Middle Tennessee all game. Several "fouls" that the Gophers either haven't touched their player or were straight up. McBrayer has drove 4 times and gotten bodied worse than any foul on the Gophers, Coffey drives and gets leveled on an attempted dunk, Potts throws two huge elbows that should've been offensive and nothing called there either.

[cnewby]

These refs have bailed out Middle Tennessee all game. Several "fouls" that the Gophers either haven't touched their player or were straight up. McBrayer has drove 4 times and gotten bodied worse than any foul on the Gophers, Coffey drives and gets leveled on an attempted dunk, Potts throws two huge elbows that should've been offensive and nothing called there either.

Stupid refs!

[rman112]

Richard Pitino looks like a .. well .. Richard

Someone on twitter said he looks like a jerk older brother from an 80s movie Lolol

[chris_ac]

I came in to say Vandy stinks because their center #3 Kornet, I believe, is about as lost a big man I've ever witnessed. No awareness or instincts to rebound or have a inside game. He's getting bullied by Northwestern bigs that are smaller. My bracket has a leak Lol

[CC_123]

Stupid refs!

I'm not saying that it's all the officiating, but it has been incredibly lopsided and inconsistent. Of course, you'll be a tool instead of an impartial watcher so you'll never admit it, but the officiating has been awful for the entire game. So many touch (and fouls where we literally don't touch them) calls throughout the game. It doesn't help that the Gophers showed no urgency for 95% of the game, couldn't hit an open three to save their lives, and lacked rebounding overall.

[trixstar]

Think these Minnesota and Middle Tenn seeds should have been switched

[cnewby]

Think these Minnesota and Middle Tenn seeds should have been switched

No, it was the refs today.

[CC_123]

Think these Minnesota and Middle Tenn seeds should have been switched

Middle Tennessee never should've been a 12 seed. They are 30-4. The lowest seed they should've been would've been a 9 and even that is probably underseeding them

[CC_123]

No, it was the refs today.

You truly lack comprehension skills, don't you?

[chris_ac]

And some of Vandy's players think they're Stephen Curry with the unrealistic shooting distance on their 3 pt attempts lol

[bmc398]

You truly lack comprehension skills, don't you?

It was the refs!

[rman112]

Good God Vandy.. No one wake up Dr. James Naismith from the grave

[CC_123]

It was the refs!

You're also a tool that can't be impartial and admit the refs were awful. But I wouldn't expect anything less from an alleged Purdue alum. If the two of you knew how to read, I also stated we could hit the broadside of a barn, we could rebound, and we showed zero urgency.

But, 91-82. Good luck in the cake walk game the committee handed you. The Gophers had to face a team that won 30 games and was incredibly under seeded. No way Middle Tennessee should've been a 12 seed.

[cnewby]

You're also a tool that can't be impartial and admit the refs were awful. But I wouldn't expect anything less from an alleged Purdue alum. If the two of you knew how to read, I also stated we could hit the broadside of a barn, we could rebound, and we showed zero urgency.

But, 91-82. Good luck in the cake walk game the committee handed you. The Gophers had to face a team that won 30 games and was incredibly under seeded. No way Middle Tennessee should've been a 12 seed.

Hangin yer hat on that game, eh?

[EMD34]

I picked Princeton to beat ND and picked Minnesota to lose. I'll be ok only getting 1 of those right.

Same here, Princeton ND is my only miss so far.

[rman112]

This ending is shaping up nicely

[rats60]

I came in to say Vandy stinks because their center #3 Kornet, I believe, is about as lost a big man I've ever witnessed. No awareness or instincts to rebound or have a inside game. He's getting bullied by Northwestern bigs that are smaller. My bracket has a leak Lol

I hope not. I need Vandy to comeback to keep my bracket perfect.

[cnewby]

Vandy forgetting how to run any semblance of offense.

[CC_123]

Hangin yer hat on that game, eh?

You act like I'm upset. I didn't expect the Gophers to beat an under seeded Middle Tennessee team. I expected a first round exit once Springs was lost for the year. I'm still excited about the future of the program. We were one of the youngest teams in the nation this year and are returning almost everyone (aside from Springs) and gaining three players that will have a big impact next year. Going from an 8 win team last season to a 24 win team and a 5 seed in the tournament is a huge accomplishment for this team.

[EMD34]

What the hell just happened? How do you not know the score?

[Junior Griffey]

Wow what a bad ending by Vandy.

[Wolves4Life]

Dumbest shot in NCAA HISTORY by a player from a smart school, WTF?

[oldgoldy97]

Having graduated as a Gopher, this was a good season that needs to be a building block and not a blip on the radar.

[crazy4kinsler]

Man, awesome game to close out the first set of 8. Why do they keep showing that 1 kid though? He committed a foul. There's hundreds of fouls committed every year. What's the difference? Didn't cost them the game at all. But the 3-pointer was probably a bad shot after having just driven for a layup.

Good game though.

[pejc300]

Just caught the end of the Vandy game. Absolutely ridiculous. Terrible "last" shot with that deep 3 (down by 1) with 7 seconds left. And then actually get the ball back with 1.4 seconds down 2 and pass it in on the baseline for a full court throw? I mean why not at least try to Laettner it? I guess the brain goes out the window for some players in high pressure situations. I had no dog in the fight and don't care, but that was just bad basketball.

[crazy4kinsler]

They had just said Bryce doesn't have the Laettner play in the book. Maybe they don't have a throw it long and see what happens play in their book. Easier to get a short inbounds pass right there. Higher chance of completing and getting a decent half court look over the chance of throwing it the length of the floor over 10 guys.

Just caught the end of the Vandy game. Absolutely ridiculous. Terrible "last" shot with that deep 3 (down by 1) with 7 seconds left. And then actually get the ball back with 1.4 seconds down 2 and pass it in on the baseline for a full court throw? I mean why not at least try to Laettner it? I guess the brain goes out the window for some players in high pressure situations. I had no dog in the fight and don't care, but that was just bad basketball.

[chris_ac]

I'm burning a Vandy flag for youtube sake after fudging up my perfect bracket. Making it close at the end was a punch in the gut. Too poor of shot selection and that dufus Kornet who fouled should not be allowed to play basketball again. The tallest guy on the team stands around like mannequin and other players chucking 3s like they're MJ clutch.

Absolutely horrible game to watch unfold, especially for those of us who picked them. NW had the energy all game and just hustled better.

Why are all the NW fans crying in victory? Is this their first tourney win or did someone die recently?

[Wolves4Life]

Man, awesome game to close out the first set of 8. Why do they keep showing that 1 kid though? He committed a foul. There's hundreds of fouls committed every year. What's the difference? Didn't cost them the game at all. But the 3-pointer was probably a bad shot after having just driven for a layup.

Good game though.

He committed the foul that Northwestern took the lead and never looked back. Yes the 3 was beyond dumb but the foul cost them the game.

[Wolves4Life]

I'm burning a Vandy flag for youtube sake after fudging up my perfect bracket. Making it close at the end was a punch in the gut. Too poor of shot selection and that dufus Kornet who fouled should not be allowed to play basketball again. The tallest guy on the team stands around like mannequin and other players chucking 3s like they're MJ clutch.

Absolutely horrible game to watch unfold, especially for those of us who picked them. NW had the energy all game and just hustled better.

Why are all the NW fans crying in victory? Is this their first tourney win or did someone die recently?

I lost Princeton (was an accident pick) and ETSU (actual pick) and i'm not even that upset over it. I wasn't picking Vandy who lost 8 games in an average at best conference.

[Chris P]

He committed the foul that Northwestern took the lead and never looked back. Yes the 3 was beyond dumb but the foul cost them the game.

Yeah I was going to say...that was a pretty big brain fart on his part. You can play the "what if" game and say "well we don't know if they stop Northwestern from scoring" but you commit a very dumb foul on a pretty good free throw shooter that just gifted them the lead..it wasn't in the act of shooting or a questionably foul or anything..it was blatant intentional foul because he thought they were losing

[crazy4kinsler]

My point was that the 1 play didn't cost them the game. In a 1-point game, you can look at every single play, both offensively and defensively, and find something that could've changed the outcome. Did the foul help Vandy lose or NW win? Sure. But it didn't cost Vandy the game.

It was a great game all the way around. These 8-9 games are always the toughest to pick.

He committed the foul that Northwestern took the lead and never looked back. Yes the 3 was beyond dumb but the foul cost them the game.

[rman112]

Are you being serious?

[chris_ac]

I lost Princeton (was an accident pick) and ETSU (actual pick) and i'm not even that upset over it. I wasn't picking Vandy who lost 8 games in an average at best conference.

Don't worry. I'm talking figuratively. I know expecting perfection is delusional and I have Gonzaga in the next round no matter who won, regardless. I'll live :)

[pejc300]

They had just said Bryce doesn't have the Laettner play in the book. Maybe they don't have a throw it long and see what happens play in their book. Easier to get a short inbounds pass right there. Higher chance of completing and getting a decent half court look over the chance of throwing it the length of the floor over 10 guys.

I didn't have the sound on so didn't hear it...but if there really is a coach who doesn't have a "throw it long" play that would be surprising. You don't even need a "play" to do that. I would rather throw it deep into traffic and try to get something (a shot off or a foul) than take my chances at a 7/8th length of the court heave, but I guess that's why I'm not a college coach.

That and I've never played competitive basketball, but mostly the first part.

[cdub6238]

I'm burning a Vandy flag for youtube sake after fudging up my perfect bracket. Making it close at the end was a punch in the gut. Too poor of shot selection and that dufus Kornet who fouled should not be allowed to play basketball again. The tallest guy on the team stands around like mannequin and other players chucking 3s like they're MJ clutch.

Absolutely horrible game to watch unfold, especially for those of us who picked them. NW had the energy all game and just hustled better.

Why are all the NW fans crying in victory? Is this their first tourney win or did someone die recently?

why so serial? it was a toss up game to many...

Vandy had an abysmal season, with the only real wins coming against Fla..3x..

and i believe if i remember correctly, it was NW first NCAA bid ever..so im assuming a win is emotional

[Wolves4Life]

How do you let that play go and you are standing right there?

[chris_ac]

why so serial? it was a toss up game to many...

Vandy had an abysmal season, with the only real wins coming against Fla..3x..

and i believe if i remember correctly, it was NW first NCAA bid ever..so im assuming a win is emotional

As I said already, I'm not actually doing that. You took my text on a screen way too seriously, the typical problem with forums and misunderstood tone.

On a side note, my talk can appear morbid maybe because that is my outlook on life with a terminal illness. But talking sports, on all fronts, is trivial to me and my post earlier was never meant as real actions.

[cdub6238]

As I said already, I'm not actually doing that. You took my text on a screen way too seriously, the typical problem with forums and misunderstood tone.

On a side note, my talk can appear morbid maybe because that is my outlook on life with a terminal illness. But talking sports, on all fronts, is trivial to me and my post earlier was never meant as real actions.

oh i wasnt really thinking much about the other stuff, besides if i was i wouldnt have used a quote from South Park...

i get its all in good fun and perfect bracket rah rah..just didnt see the big deal about Vandy losing in a toss up game lol

[duron]

Which game is worth watching right now?

(clueless about college ball)

[cnewby]

Which game is worth watching right now?

(clueless about college ball)

Villanova....losing.

[cdub6238]

Which game is worth watching right now?

(clueless about college ball)

not really watching per say..been on in background til NBA started..but Xavier/Maryland is pretty close and contested with good players on both sides (Melo/Blueitt)

[duron]

not really watching per say..been on in background til NBA started..but Xavier/Maryland is pretty close and contested with good players on both sides (Melo/Blueitt)

Gotcha, thanks.

[Wolves4Life]

Maryland just needs to win the 2nd half. They have usually been a good 2nd half team. Need to step it up.

[rman112]

Jay Wright and his Boardwalk Empire suit

[Wolves4Life]

Nice to see Maryland crapping the bed against a bad team. Maryland if they lose would be first team I picked today that I had winning 2 games but losing to Arizona.

[sportzluvr1]

Maryland just needs to win the 2nd half. They have usually been a good 2nd half team. Need to step it up.

B1G lookin' real bad right now

[Wolves4Life]

B1G lookin' real bad right now

Yep. At least I can give a rats you know what who wins now.

[cnewby]

B1G lookin' real bad right now

Just the overranked ones.

[Wolves4Life]

Just the overranked ones.

Maryland was where they should of been seeded but the young guys let the pressure overpower them. Hopefully all who can stay next year and this team will be A LOT better.

[bmc398]

Just the overranked ones.

Lol

And Michigan is so dominant...

[cnewby]

Lol

And Michigan is so dominant...

Nope, but beat you twice, and not overranked. :)!

[rats60]

I'm burning a Vandy flag for youtube sake after fudging up my perfect bracket. Making it close at the end was a punch in the gut. Too poor of shot selection and that dufus Kornet who fouled should not be allowed to play basketball again. The tallest guy on the team stands around like mannequin and other players chucking 3s like they're MJ clutch.

Absolutely horrible game to watch unfold, especially for those of us who picked them. NW had the energy all game and just hustled better.

Why are all the NW fans crying in victory? Is this their first tourney win or did someone die recently?

Me too. Now 11-1.

[Hallco]

I only lost Xavier vs Md. Had the stupid turtles going to the sweet 16. I'm dumb. Lol

[chris_ac]

I only lost Xavier vs Md. Had the stupid turtles going to the sweet 16. I'm dumb. Lol

One of my 11 brackets is in exactly the same situation. 15/16 yesterday and it's Maryland x2. I expect that bracket to get more shredded today so I'll lose interest soon lol.

[mr10pin]

I'm at 16-0, so I figure at best today will be 8-8.

[cnewby]

GO BLUE!

[cnewby]

Game should turn around, but what an awful start so far.

[CC_123]

Michigan is playing the 2nd easiest opponent (Vermont was the easiest) of all the Big Ten schools that made the tournament. Miami, Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and Xavier are all better teams than Oklahoma State. Oklahoma St is 20-12 and has only one good win all season and that was against West Virginia. They were 1-8 against ranked opponents this season. Michigan should pull away theoretically, but not if they continue to play like they have for a majority of the second half. Its been an ugly defensive game for both teams so far in my opinion. I have Michigan winning because Oklahoma St isn't that good, but its been tight this far.

[cnewby]

Walton proving to be the clear leader of this team.

CC - stop saying Vermont sucks. They had the longest winning streak in the nation coming into the tourney. And OK ST is NOT an easy opponent, they are NO1 in the country in offensive efficiency.

[CC_123]

Walton proving to be the clear leader of this team.

CC - stop saying Vermont sucks. They had the longest winning streak in the nation coming into the tourney. And OK ST is NOT an easy opponent, they are NO1 in the country in offensive efficiency.

Oklahoma St is still not very good, they are solid but nothing special. They play horrible defense. The game takes more than just offense. There is a reason why they went 1-8 against the Top 25, because they aren't very good on both sides of the ball. You don't have to get your panties in a bunch because you are neck and neck with the second easiest draw for a Big Ten opponent in the tournament. Like I said, Xavier, Middle Tennessee, Miami, Virginia Tech, and Vanderbilt are all better that Oklahoma St is. I've watched all of these teams play multiple games throughout the year and I know what they all bring to the table (I've seen 90% of the NCAA field play 3-5+ games each). This game shouldn't even be this close, honestly.

Also, I don't care what Vermont had. They play in the American East. Thats a bad conference with bad teams. Vermont is good for their conference, not good in the national scheme of things. When you play teams like Stony Brook, New Hampshire, Albany, Maine, Hartford, etc. it doesn't say much. Thats a horrible conference for basketball, hence why Vermont was able to walk through it. It doesn't mean they are good, it means that they are the best team in a horrible conference. Put Rutgers in the American East and they do the same thing Vermont did.

[cnewby]

Oklahoma St is still not very good, they are solid but nothing special. They play horrible defense. The game takes more than just offense. There is a reason why they went 1-8 against the Top 25, because they aren't very good on both sides of the ball. You don't have to get your panties in a bunch because you are neck and neck with the second easiest draw for a Big Ten opponent in the tournament. Like I said, Xavier, Middle Tennessee, Miami, Virginia Tech, and Vanderbilt are all better that Oklahoma St is. I've watched all of these teams play multiple games throughout the year and I know what they all bring to the table (I've seen 90% of the NCAA field play 3-5+ games each). This game shouldn't even be this close, honestly.

Also, I don't care what Vermont had. They play in the American East. Thats a bad conference with bad teams. Vermont is good for their conference, not good in the national scheme of things. When you play teams like Stony Brook, New Hampshire, Albany, Maine, Hartford, etc. it doesn't say much. Thats a horrible conference for basketball, hence why Vermont was able to walk through it. It doesn't mean they are good, it means that they are the best team in a horrible conference.

You type waaay too much crap into every post. All your opinions are welcome, but at the end of the day they are just that, opinions. I brought facts that show how horrible these opponents are.

I have no excuses for Mich right now, as you would for your team(if they were still playing). Just not playing well enough (even though we have the lead at the half). And if we lose this game, you can be sure I won't blame the refs. :rolleyes:

[CC_123]

You type waaay too much crap into every post. All your opinions are welcome, but at the end of the day they are just that, opinions. I brought facts that show how horrible these opponents are.

I have no excuses for Mich right now, as you would for your team(if they were still playing). Just not playing well enough (even though we have the lead at the half). And if we lose this game, you can be sure I won't blame the refs. :rolleyes:

Where? Where did you "bring facts". Yes, Oklahoma St has a good offense, but awful defense. I think the fact that they went 1-8 against top 25 opponents speaks for itself. Thats a better fact than anything and any other statistic. They are 20-12, they have one good win against a ranked opponent, thats all that matters. Even if they have an efficient offense, it doesn't matter because they play bad defense. I also brought the facts that Vermont plays in one of the worst conferences in basketball. Going on a long winning streak like they did isn't hard when you are playing the opponents they do. Like I said, put Rutgers in that conference and they do the same exact thing. They were the easiest draw for any Big Ten team and Oklahoma St isn't far behind.

Also, if you actually knew how to comprehend anything, you would see that I posted I didn't expect to win the game. Once Springs went down, it left a huge hole in our lineup and shortened our already short bench (next year, the bench won't be as much of an issue). The officials were awful in the Middle Tennessee game, but that's not why we lost. We played awful defense, we couldn't hit a shot from deep no matter how open they were, we rebounded poorly, and we went away from going inside to our bigs, which is where we had the advantage. And even with that said, Middle Tennessee isn't a 12 seed. They were under-seeded and they would've beat Maryland, Michigan, MSU, Northwestern, and Wisconsin. They are the best opponent any Big Ten team had to play in the opening round. I expect us to lose, especially when we drew Middle Tennessee State.

[cnewby]

Where? Where did you "bring facts". Yes, Oklahoma St has a good offense, but awful defense. I think the fact that they went 1-8 against top 25 opponents speaks for itself. Thats a better fact than anything and any other statistic. They are 20-12, they have one good win against a ranked opponent, thats all that matters. Even if they have an efficient offense, it doesn't matter because they play bad defense. I also brought the facts that Vermont plays in one of the worst conferences in basketball. Going on a long winning streak like they did isn't hard when you are playing the opponents they do. Like I said, put Rutgers in that conference and they do the same exact thing. They were the easiest draw for any Big Ten team and Oklahoma St isn't far behind.

Also, if you actually knew how to comprehend anything, you would see that I posted I didn't expect to win the game. Once Springs went down, it left a huge hole in our lineup and shortened our already short bench (next year, the bench won't be as much of an issue). The officials were awful in the Middle Tennessee game, but that's not why we lost. We played awful defense, we couldn't hit a shot from deep no matter how open they were, we rebounded poorly, and we went away from going inside to our bigs, which is where we had the advantage. And even with that said, Middle Tennessee isn't a 12 seed. They were under-seeded and they would've beat Maryland, Michigan, MSU, Northwestern, and Wisconsin. They are the best opponent any Big Ten team had to play in the opening round. I expect us to lose, especially when we drew Middle Tennessee State.

We know.

Sure they would have. Underseeded with all those quality wins, right?

[CC_123]

We know.

Sure they would have. Underseeded with all those quality wins, right?

Thanks for proving my point on your comprehension abilities. :)!

30-4, best mid-major in the NCAA. They have better regular season wins than Oklahoma St. does (UNC-Wilmington, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt).

As you've said about every Big Ten team this far, "Michigan is over seeded".

[cnewby]

Thanks for proving my point on your comprehension abilities. :)!

30-4, best mid-major in the NCAA. They have better regular season wins than Oklahoma St. does (UNC-Wilmington, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt).

As you've said about every Big Ten team this far, "Michigan is over seeded".

OK, this is a waste of time, as always. Im going to watch my team play a good 2nd half and move on, because at the end of the day thats all that matters, right? Winning. :)! Enjoy the game!

[CC_123]

OK, this is a waste of time, as always. Im going to watch my team play a good 2nd half and move on, because at the end of the day thats all that matters, right? Winning. :)! Enjoy the game!

I agree, winning is all that matters. Like I also said before, Michigan should win this game. They are the better team than a average Oklahoma St team, but they aren't playing like it so far. I also said they should pull away at some point if they start playing how they are capable.

[TWard]

DJ Wilson (Michigan #5) looks like one goofy mofo. That hair....

[CC_123]

DJ Wilson (Michigan #5) looks like one goofy mofo. That hair....

He's very talented though. Very good player.

[Trimarchi]

I Hope Mich loses...they are a fraud who got lucky in the BIg 10 tourney.

[sportzluvr1]

I Hope Mich loses...they are a fraud who got lucky in the BIg 10 tourney.

Comments like these

[hairysasquatch]

Meechigan wins. Suck it Minnesota!

[CC_123]

Meechigan wins. Suck it Minnesota!

Michigan isn't going to hit 55% from 3 very often. And you act like Minnesota fans expected a win over Middle Tennessee. Without Springs, we had 6 players and lacked guards, which propel teams in the NCAAs. I knew we'd lose the 1st game in the NCAAs after the Big Ten tournament game against MSU. Middle Tennessee is also a tougher squad than Oklahoma St. I expected Michigan to beat them and to actually beat them by more than they did honestly. If Michigan shoots like today, they could be in a battle with Louisville on Sunday.

[cnewby]

Another win, another game to play. Looking forward to watching Mich play again on Sunday!

[rman112]

Michigan isn't going to hit 55% from 3 very often. And you act like Minnesota fans expected a win over Middle Tennessee. Without Springs, we had 6 players and lacked guards, which propel teams in the NCAAs. I knew we'd lose the 1st game in the NCAAs after the Big Ten tournament game against MSU. Middle Tennessee is also a tougher squad than Oklahoma St. I expected Michigan to beat them and to actually beat them by more than they did honestly. If Michigan shoots like today, they could be in a battle with Louisville on Sunday.

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/disney/images/1/1e/Stickerline-elsa-let-it-go.png/revision/latest?cb=20140528072653

[cnewby]

"I can't tell you what Rick Pitino is saying in this timeout. But his players have the same look you had as a kid when your mom said, "Your teacher called.""

[texmcpherson]

Seton Hall just shot themselves

Minute left up by 1 and gives up a turnover for a layup. Then whil down by one gets trapped and proceeds to travel. Then when forced to foul they give up a flagrant

[bigcwd2000]

The end of that Seton Hall vs. Arkansas game was bizarre. Surprised the officials called a flagrant foul there at the end when Seton Hall was trying to extend the game.

[EMD34]

I'm at 16-0, so I figure at best today will be 8-8.

Damn, that's impressive. I've missed 3 by a total of 5 points, lol

[seabass97166]

FIGHT ON!!

USC over SMU.

Pac 10 will be 5-0 once UCLA wins tonight.

[CC_123]

SMU had horrible possessions down the stretch. They avoid giving the ball to Ojeleye late in the game. Absolutely horrible last possession too. And to be sitting on 3 timeouts at the end of the game, that's absolutely horrible. Should have called a timeout right once they got the rebound and set a play up for Ojeleye

[bigcwd2000]

Impressive win by USC. It seems like almost every year a team that wins the play-in game makes it to the second round of the tournament.

[chris_ac]

SMU mulched my remaining bracket challenger. Oh well. There's always next year...

[rman112]

SMU mulched my remaining bracket challenger. Oh well. There's always next year...

"Sucks for you!"

- Warren Buffett

[TASS]

Hassan Martin is a beast on defense for URI!!

Rhody Rams move on to play Oregon in the round of 32.

[pgisback]

Seton Hall flagrant foul call was atrocious. I know the NCAA will stick by their officials, but that rule has to change. It is never called at any level of the sport than all of a sudden in the biggest moment for these kids they decide to call it. Goodness, I hope that's not what the game is going to, wherever someone falls or gets pushed a little, they call a flagrant. I've seen harder fouls in my nephews 10 year old school games.

[seabass97166]

Seton Hall lost because they missed 8 layups and 9 free throws.

Had lead of 66-63 and Arkansas ended game on 14-5 run.

They simply didn't play well enough to win.

[pgisback]

Sure there's a lot of reasons they lost. Doesn't change the fact the refs took away any chance they had on the last possession which should never happen. Let the kids finish the game. Ending it with a wimpy ticky tack flagrant foul is an embarrassment.

[rman112]

Wichita St shot block audio "gimmie dat!" Lol.. good stuff!

[rman112]

Archie Miller with the effort sweat

Dayton with the worst miss I've seen all tourney

[I only pull for]

:popcorn:All of this NCAA talk and nada about those Heels!?!:popcorn:

:flex::flex::)!Heels all the way!:)!:)!:)!

[cnewby]

Good start for Michigan State College.

[rman112]

Lonzo has funk

[pgisback]

Never go against Izzo in the tourney. It's crazy how much better his team is in these games than the regular season. Unfortunately they have Kansas next. No amount of Izzo coaching is going to help them win that game.

[cnewby]

Never go against Izzo in the tourney. It's crazy how much better his team is in these games than the regular season. Unfortunately they have Kansas next. No amount of Izzo coaching is going to help them win that game.

......and last year.

[rman112]

Kent St could make it interesting

[pgisback]

......and last year.

... and almost every other year in his two decade tenure.

[pgisback]

UCLA looked like they were going to blow them out. Kent St #10 offensive rebounding team in the nation showing why. This is going to be a problem for UCLA if they can't rebound.

[seabass97166]

UCLA looked like they were going to blow them out. Kent St #10 offensive rebounding team in the nation showing why. This is going to be a problem for UCLA if they can't rebound.

Or not...

[pgisback]

Or not...

15 offensive rebounds, giving up 80 points to Kent St... still a problem...

[seabass97166]

15 offensive rebounds, giving up 80 points to Kent St... still a problem...

No problem...they blew them out, PAC 12 now 5-0.

Every game isn't perfect always something to fix

Kentucky is only up 9 under a minute left but I won't hold it against them because next game they will look better too

[pgisback]

No problem...they blew them out, PAC 12 now 5-0.

Every game isn't perfect always something to fix

It's a problem going down the road. And anyone who watched that game wouldn't consider it a blowout. Up 8 with 8 minutes to go... took a stretch of not missing for 6 minutes to get up big late.

Btw, I picked UCLA to win the tourney in my bracket... so I obviously think they are legit, but they are not going to win if they can't rebound. This was not a very good game for them defensively.

[seabass97166]

It's a problem going down the road. And anyone who watched that game wouldn't consider it a blowout. Up 8 with 8 minutes to go... took a stretch of not missing for 6 minutes to get up big late.

Btw, I picked UCLA to win the tourney in my bracket... so I obviously think they are legit, but they are not going to win if they can't rebound. This was not a very good game for them defensively.

Just from a scoreboard watching standpoint. (I'm at Lakers/Bucks game, there was just a mini fight in the game. Nick Young, D'Lo, and Greg Monroe ejected) UCLA was never in doubt. Yeah Kent cut to it 7. Big deal it's college hoops the 3s are so easy. Team's make runs quick. Then 10 minutes later I looked they were up 22. UCLA is built on offense. I have them losing to Duke. I'm sure both teams will be long gone by then once the "madness" begins

[bustsomewax]

I'd be concerned if I was UCLA. Big man out with a foot sprain, now ball looks frail. Didn't really trust them going into tournament. Seem a little too hyped.

[JustinVerlander07]

... and almost every other year in his two decade tenure.

You're never going to convince that guy otherwise, he's a troll.

Never count on Tom Izzo in March, especially on the 2nd game of the weekend. The guy has the best record in NCAA history on the 2nd game of a weekend I believe. (And also holds the most wins as the lower seed). I don't think they beat Kansas but it wouldn't shock me at all if they win.

[seabass97166]

I'd be concerned if I was UCLA. Big man out with a foot sprain, now ball looks frail. Didn't really trust them going into tournament. Seem a little too hyped.

UCLA had 25 assists tonight and shot 62%

[bustsomewax]

UCLA had 25 assists tonight and shot 62%



Oh wow! That should go a long way to heal that foot sprain and Balls hip.


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[seabass97166]

Oh wow! That should go a long way to heal that foot sprain and Balls hip.


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Waaa a sore hip. These guys are 18 they can heal quick.
Cincinnati is a problem even if they are 100%.
High flyers vs great defense.

Injuries won't come into play.
Whichever team can dictate tempo wins

[texmcpherson]

Welcome to the Izzone Miami!

[seabass97166]

Norte Dame today

[rman112]

ND gunna have to hit some outside shots with Colson hurting. Let's see what Vasturia's got

[pgisback]

Beachem has been killing ND this tourney. He needs to stop shooting.

[rman112]

Beachem has been killing ND this tourney. He needs to stop shooting.

On cue

[rman112]

Stupid is as stupid does, Gibbs

Vasturia trying to save their season

[rman112]

Take Gibbs out!

[rman112]

WVU played excellent down the stretch. They look very much underseeded

[pgisback]

Beachem took over a quarter of NDs shots. 2-14. Solid decision making.

[pgisback]

This Villanova/Wisky game is intense. Tough break for Nova having to play them in the 2nd round.

[NeedChapmans]

This Villanova/Wisky game is intense. Tough break for Nova having to play them in the 2nd round.

Nova didn't have a single defensive rebound in the last 8 minutes of the game. Deserved to lose this one.

[GOWIFB]

Yesssssssssss.........On Wisconsin!

[TWard]

Well crap. That sucked. Nova played like crap down the stretch

[NeedChapmans]

Well crap. That sucked. Nova played like crap down the stretch

Sure did. Wisconsin scored on every possession but one @ the 8 minute mark.

[No1CavsFan]

What a game.

[Athey49]

Well there goes all my brackets. Don't know anything about college basketball so I flipped a coin between Nova and Kentucky:mad:

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Wish Nova could have pulled it out as this makes the bracket much easier for duke to get to the Final 4.

Also, why couldn't Jenkins shoot this bad last year lol.

[TWard]

Sure did. Wisconsin scored on every possession but one @ the 8 minute mark.


Just can't win games like that. It is what it is. Wisconsin played incredibly well in the final 8 minutes and shot great. Nova didn't do themselves any favors on defense, either. Nova had a rough go of it anyway, as I thought Wisconsin should've been a 6, maybe 5, seed. Them getting an 8-seed surprised me.

Oh well. Still relishing last year's championship. [emoji1373][emoji1373]

[TWard]

Anyone else think Northwestern has a good chance of beating Gonzaga?

[pgisback]

That destroyed so many perfect brackets. Only 9 left on espn.

[trixstar]

all ball

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Ow_g2XUAEGVw2.jpg

[pgisback]

Anyone else think Northwestern has a good chance of beating Gonzaga?

Not a chance. Gonzaga might win by 20+. They're a really good team, NW can't match up at any position.

[TWard]

Not a chance. Gonzaga might win by 20+. They're a really good team, NW can't match up at any position.


True. I just like underdog stories so that's why I'm rooting for NW. Doubt they'll win but you never know.

[NeedChapmans]

all ball

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Ow_g2XUAEGVw2.jpg

Why I hate basketball. I could probably find 20 of those every game.

[Braswell10]

Northwestern looks awful.

[rman112]

NW just doesn't have the offense to hang. Their best shot to win is to a low scoring game, but Gonzaga has too many offensive options.

[Stifle]

Trixstar, I would venture to say that Pennsylvania has a bigger TV audience than Wisconsin. The play you pictured looks like a jump ball. Nova didn't play well enough to advance, bottom line.

[rman112]

At least if NW loses, I don't have to hear about Elaine Benes' kid anymore. He hasn't score a damn point in two years!

[rman112]

I also can't turn these Gumble commerials off fast enough.. Christ

[pgisback]

6-24 from the field, 0-9 from 3, probably not gonna win you many games

[Nyfancam01]

DOOK gets lucky once again with nova being knocked out.
ridiculous. Put in the easiest path always and now the #1 seed out of their way. SMH

[pgisback]

Arizona only a 5 pt fave against St Mary's... hmmmm. Seems like a trap!

[texmcpherson]

BIG10 represent now for the Spartan Dawgs upset!

[bustsomewax]

DOOK gets lucky once again with nova being knocked out.
ridiculous. Put in the easiest path always and now the #1 seed out of their way. SMH

Real lucky to play a South Carolina team with home court advantage in the 2nd round...

[seabass97166]

West Coast looking strong

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Real lucky to play a South Carolina team with home court advantage in the 2nd round...

South Carolina will have the home court advantage with South Carolina AND North Carolina fans but I dont think it will help them.

[NeedChapmans]

Xavier hasn't missed a shot in 14 minutes.

[NeedChapmans]

Xavier +6 second half ... Florida State getting ready to tank. Quicksand defense, not moving at all and Xavier getting easy looks. No chance FSU wins this game.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Xavier hasn't missed a shot in 14 minutes.

I can't say i'm surprised. FSU hasn't been playing their best basketball. Their bench can guard but they are atrocious on the offensive end so Hamilton can't play them too long.

[chris_ac]

I just saw a kid who was a NW fan look like his dad just got shot. We need to ease the passion for the youth. It will be ok.

[seabass97166]

Xavier +6 second half ... Florida State getting ready to tank. Quicksand defense, not moving at all and Xavier getting easy looks. No chance FSU wins this game.

If they are getting ready to tank take Xavier +315

I have +7 (-105) but didn't take it

[rman112]

I just saw a kid who was a NW fan look like his dad just got shot. We need to ease the passion for the youth. It will be ok.

Reported for insensitivity

:rolleyes:

[kerg]

CBS isn't doing this kid any favors.

[seabass97166]

Ok I am rooting hard for NW now, this kid has some fire!!

[no10pin]

NW coach better hope they don't lose by 2. Also, that kid doesn't need to be on my screen every 17 seconds.

[oldgoldy97]

More horrible reffing against NW. Dude stuck his hand through the hoop to block a dunk and they don't call it!

[seabass97166]

That is just horrible officialting. How do you miss that?!?
what a 4 point swing - total crap

[NeedChapmans]

If they are getting ready to tank take Xavier +315

I have +7 (-105) but didn't take it

Bummer. Florida State won't put two consecutive stops together the rest of the game. Xavier gonna shoot 70% second half.

[chris_ac]

Reported for insensitivity

:rolleyes:

Kids are overrated. Nothing insensitive about it. George Carlin would agree. It's just a basketball game. It's my opinion on his reaction.

[seabass97166]

Bummer. Florida State won't put two consecutive stops together the rest of the game. Xavier gonna shoot 70% second half.

Next time I'm listening to you. Got too involved in the NW/Zags game with NW +10.5. Pretty much wrote that one off at halftime, love those backdoors!

[rman112]

Kids are overrated. Nothing insensitive about it. George Carlin would agree. It's just a basketball game. It's my opinion on his reaction.

Wasn't serious

[chris_ac]

Wasn't serious

With the roll eyes, I couldn't tell lol

[rman112]

With the roll eyes, I couldn't tell lol

Damn internet!

[seabass97166]

Bummer. Florida State won't put two consecutive stops together the rest of the game. Xavier gonna shoot 70% second half.

Dude that was a nice call!! Dammit why didn't I jump on that.
+7 and +315 money line, jeez that was on point!!- and some serious value right there

I just picked up my son and his friends from playing hoops, first thing he says Xavier is up 77-57 smh

[seabass97166]

Arizona only a 5 pt fave against St Mary's... hmmmm. Seems like a trap!

Sure looks like it. Also, 5 points for St Mary's is like 10.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Dreadful offense by UVA right now. Shayok saved them against UNCW but it doesn't look like Perrantes is gonna get any help tonight.

[trixstar]

20 point lead on UVa is like 60 against a normal team

[bkcardcollector]

wow ref are putting the screws to SMU big time. 3 bad calls down the stretch.

[seabass97166]

St Mary's now 25-1 when leading at halftime.
PAC 12 now 6-0

[seabass97166]

Memo to self, stop disrespecting Purdue.
One of those teams I just haven't given enough credit to all season.

[Cavaliercards]

20 point lead on UVa is like 60 against a normal team

In this game yep, against most teams nope.

We overachieved this year and am happy.

Hope we get Duke-UNC in the final.

[TWard]

I am already so sick of those Bryant Gumble commercials. Jesus

[rman112]

I am already so sick of those Bryant Gumble commercials. Jesus

It's Greg

Wayne Brady makes the Gumbels looks like Malcolm X

[TWard]

It's Greg



Wayne Brady makes the Gumbels looks like Malcolm X


Oh well. Doesn't matter, still annoying as f***!

Meanwhile, I'm still enjoying the Chuck/SLJ/Spike commercials.

[TWard]

Really, really like what I'm seeing of Swanigan. He has played phenomenally. Think he's gonna be a good pro. Next Kareem???

[tribetown]

Nice game by Purdue. I have my bracket on the line tomorrow. Have Michigan making a big run, and the first step is beating Louisville.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

In this game yep, against most teams nope.

We overachieved this year and am happy.

Hope we get Duke-UNC in the final.

Made our offense look ugly when we came to UVA this year. I felt bad for Perrantes every time I watched y'all play this year. Nobody else looked willing to shoot besides him. I know it hurt the offense to have to kick your projected #2 scorer off the team before the season started.

[Cavaliercards]

Made our offense look ugly when we came to UVA this year. I felt bad for Perrantes every time I watched y'all play this year. Nobody else looked willing to shoot besides him. I know it hurt the offense to have to kick your projected #2 scorer off the team before the season started.

#1 Scorer and #1 Post Player and potential 2nd Team All American (wouldn't have been first)

[rman112]

Kind of a weak tournament so far, IMO

Let's see what tomorrow has to offer

[bmc398]

Kind of a weak tournament so far, IMO

Let's see what tomorrow has to offer

Weak? How?

Lots of good games thus far and the 2nd round isn't even over yet.

[cnewby]

Virginia sucks.

[Cavaliercards]

Virginia sucks.

Yep 23 wins for 5 years really sucks

[tribetown]

C'mon Michigan. We had it going, just lost all control at the end of the half.

[Melagoo]

Mort Wagner is a Beast out there

[Davis]

Mort Wagner is a Beast out there

Mort?

https://familyguyaddicts.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/mortgoldman-animation-036idlepic4x.png

Michigan has almost dug out of the hole the refs put them in during the final 2 mins of the first half.

[tribetown]

Moe knows.


Not going to go all crazy, and even talk about refs. These guys are truly giving it there all. I'd love to see Michigan win this.

[Melagoo]

OK Moritz ... I like Mort better ... best player on the court

[Davis]

Moe knows.


Not going to go all crazy, and even talk about refs. These guys are truly giving it there all. I'd love to see Michigan win this.

I'd love to see it too. Michigan is being forced by Louisville stellar defense to change their game. This isn't the type of game Michigan is used to playing offensively...but they're finding a way to make it work. I'm impressed.

[cnewby]

Moe knows.


Not going to go all crazy, and even talk about refs. These guys are truly giving it there all. I'd love to see Michigan win this.

Agree with all of this.

[tribetown]

I'd love to see it too. Michigan is being forced by Louisville stellar defense to change their game. This isn't the type of game Michigan is used to playing offensively...but they're finding a way to make it work. I'm impressed.

Agree with all of this.

Louisville is playing amazing D, gotta give them credit. C'mon Michigan, finish!

[Melagoo]

First time seeing Michigan play ...

[seabass97166]

Has there been a game that's gone to OT yet?

[cnewby]

Whos the guy on LV bench going nuts all game?

[tribetown]

First time seeing Michigan play ...

This isn't your normal Michigan game, they are great shooters, and haven't hit anything today. Louisville is playing amazing at shutting our sharpshooters down.

[tribetown]

Has there been a game that's gone to OT yet?

Don't believe so.

Whos the guy on LV bench going nuts all game?

Assuming we are thinking about the same person, he is the assistant coach.

[cnewby]

Wow what a sequence for Wagner!

[Melagoo]

Looks good for the Wolverines ... but 23 seconds is a long time

[tribetown]

Looks good for the Wolverines ... but 23 seconds is a long time

Yep, let's hold on!

[Melagoo]

Huge foul shots for Michigan ... Funny thing is I used to follow Michigan years ago when Webber Rose King Howard Jackson the Fab Five played ...

[tribetown]

Huge foul shots for Michigan ... Funny thing is I used to follow Michigan years ago when Webber Rose King Howard Jackson the Fab Five played ...

D.J. Wilson with a 4-4 from the line. Huge!

[cnewby]

Beat em at their game, impressive game for UM.

[hairysasquatch]

Meechigan wins again! Suck it, Minnesota!

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Congrats so far Michigan! Big Ten showed up in this tournament!

[Melagoo]

Wow ... Team to beat for now :D :D :D

[Davis]

A month ago Michigan was outside of the bubble. What an amazing turnaround.

[seabass97166]

How was LV seeded higher than Oregon and UCLA?

There were 12-6 in the ACC and ranked lower at the end of the season.

I guess the injury to Boucher on Oregon?

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How was LV seeded higher than Oregon and UCLA?

There were 12-6 in the ACC and ranked lower at the end of the season.

I guess the injury to Boucher on Oregon?

Nobody cares at this point. Theyre goin home.