****Official NCAA Tournament Thread****

[HolmeZz]

A little early, but the tip times just came out. All times are EST.

Thursday

12:20 - Xavier vs. Georgia
12:25 - Kansas vs. Portland St.
12:30 - Michigan St. vs. Temple

2:30 - Marquette vs. Kentucky
2:50 - Purdue vs. Baylor
2:55 - UNLV vs. Kent St.
3:00 - Pittsburgh vs. Oral Roberts

5:00 - Stanford vs. Cornell

7:10 - USC vs. Kansas St.
7:10 - Duke vs. Belmont
7:20 - Washington St. vs. Winthrop
7:25 - BYU vs. Texas A&M

9:40 - West Virginia vs. Arizona
9:40 - Wisconsin vs. CS-Fullerton
9:50 - Notre Dame vs. George Mason
9:55 - UCLA vs. Mississippi Valley St.

Friday

12:15 - Tennessee vs. American
12:25 - Gonzaga vs. Davidson
12:30 - Drake vs. Western Kentucky
12:30 - Miami vs. St. Mary's

2:45 - Butler vs. South Alabama
2:55 - Georgetown vs. UM-Baltimore County
3:00 - Connecticut vs. San Diego
3:00 - Texas vs. Austin Peay

7:10 - Oklahoma vs. St. Joseph's
7:10 - North Carolina vs. Play-In Winner
7:20 - Vanderbilt vs. Siena
7:25 - Mississippi St. vs. Oregon

9:40 - Indiana vs. Arkansas
9:40 - Louisville vs. Boise St.
9:50 - Clemson vs. Villanova
9:55 - Memphis vs. UT-Arlington

[HolmeZz]

Feast on some tip times, my lovelies.

[kstater]

Like the Cat's time, just have to keep them from showing the Duke game down here.

[Ultra Peanut]

I still can't get over that Tennessee-Butler second round matchup. Both teams should pool their resources and buy something really nasty for the committee over that.

[sedated]

Butler got thoroughly f*cked.

A 7 seed? And they have to play an Alabama team in Alabama?

[ROYC75]

Butler got thoroughly f*cked.

A 7 seed? And they have to play an Alabama team in Alabama?


Butler did get hosed...... playing a road game in Birmingham. That So.Alabama team is pretty damn good, Butler has it's hands full .

[Molitoth]

Yay, one of my favorite work weeks of the year! The office goes nuts on the first round games.

[HolmeZz]

The times for Stanford/Cornell and Texas/Austin Peay have been fixed.

[Sure-Oz]

Look out Portland State!

[Thig Lyfe]

So, how good is Georgetown and how dumb would having them get upset in the second round by Davidson be?

[BigVE]

So, how good is Georgetown and how dumb would having them get upset in the second round by Davidson be?


G-town is not as good as last year but they are still probably a top 10 team at best right now. Davidson will lose.

[HolmeZz]

They'll have the home-court advantage, but I don't think Davidson is nearly as good as Gonzaga. At least they don't have near the amount of weapons.

[88TG88]

SC is final four bound

[Thig Lyfe]

They'll have the home-court advantage, but I don't think Davidson is nearly as good as Gonzaga. At least they don't have near the amount of weapons.

Gonzaga lost to San Diego in their conference tourney. I think Davidson's gonna be able to pull it off.

GAH! Dumb and bold basically mean the same thing when you're filling these damn things out.

[Skip Towne]

SC is final four bound

KU beat them on their home court earlier this year.

[Thig Lyfe]

SC is final four bound

If they don't get upset by KSU they'll lose to UW.

[88TG88]

If they don't get upset by KSU they'll lose to UW.

TBH, I think they can definitely make it to the elite 8. I think we can hang with UW.

[Bearcat]

So, how good is Georgetown and how dumb would having them get upset in the second round by Davidson be?

I don't think all that highly of the Big 10 or Big East (um, I hate them with a passion :) ), so it's hard for me not to blow up that portion of the bracket.

Wisconsin is good, but they play the excruciating Big 10 style where they're always a basket away from either winning or losing. As said before, Georgetown is good, but not as good as last year.... Pittsburgh attempted 44 free throws in the Big East championship.

Those are the toughest to figure out, IMO. They're good enough at the style they play to go to the Final Four, but they'll do it with an average margin of victory of 3 points per game (see Ohio State last year).

[teedubya]

I was nice to KState... I have them losing in the Elite 8 to KU... trying to relive the mojo from 88.

[KevB]

I was nice to KState... I have them losing in the Elite 8 to KU... trying to relive the mojo from 88.

My purple tinted glasses appreciate it, but the Cats have not played well for some time. If Walker/Pullen bring their games, KSU is very dangerous. If not, very beatable. We'll see. Should be a fun matchup with USC regardless.

[teedubya]

Look out Portland State!

Maybe if they were Bortland State...

[Skip Towne]

Maybe if they were Bortland State...

I don't know how we ever get past Baylor.

[the Talking Can]

KSU won't beat USC.

[greg63]

It would be nice to see KU go past the second round this year.

[Thig Lyfe]

Maybe if they were Bortland State...

Heh.

[Bearcat]

It would be nice to see KU go past the second round this year.

It's been nice to see them go past the 2nd round 4 of the last 6 years, too. :spock:

[Nzoner]

I was nice to KState... I have them losing in the Elite 8 to KU... trying to relive the mojo from 88.

Although I don't have KU making the Final Four,I'd really like to see a KU-UCLA rematch.

[Ultra Peanut]

John Calipari is a god damned saint:

Today, the final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll of the 2007-08 season was released. The Tigers have now been ranked in the top 25 of the AP Poll for 57 consecutive weeks. 36 of those weeks, Memphis has been in the top 5. Memphis and UCLA are the only two programs that have been ranked in the poll every week of the last three seasons.

-Preseason 05: #12 (0-0)
-03/13/06: #4 (30-3)
-Preseason 06: #14 (0-0)
-03/12/07: #5 (30-3)
-Preseason 07: #3 (0-0)
-03/17/08: #2 (33-1)

[Lzen]

Let the record show that 18 of the past 19 championships have been won by teams that earned either a No. 1 (12 times), 2 (three times) or 3 (three times.) The exception was the 1997 Arizona team that toppled three top seeds.

So I've already cut my list of possible champs to a dozen.

Further cuts are required. To make them I went to the NCAA's Official 2008 Men's Final Four Record Book, which shows team statistics of every champion. I decided to limit my comparisons to the past 19 seasons, the period when all but one winner has been seeded No. 3 or better.

Championship teams share many strengths, most of them involving the ability to shoot well and score. Here are four qualities I selected:

Scoring -- 18 of the past 19 champions averaged at least 77 points per game.

Two-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs shot 48 percent or better.

Three-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs made at least 37 percent of their three-point shots.

Free-throw shooting -- 17 of the past 19 champions shot 68 percent or better from the line.

Of the 12 top seeds in the 2008 tournament, two qualify in every category -- North Carolina and Kansas. Tough to question their credentials as No. 1 seeds.
Louisville Courier-Journal (http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080318/COLUMNISTS01/803180452)

[Nzoner]

Let the record show that 18 of the past 19 championships have been won by teams that earned either a No. 1 (12 times), 2 (three times) or 3 (three times.) The exception was the 1997 Arizona team that toppled three top seeds.

So I've already cut my list of possible champs to a dozen.

Further cuts are required. To make them I went to the NCAA's Official 2008 Men's Final Four Record Book, which shows team statistics of every champion. I decided to limit my comparisons to the past 19 seasons, the period when all but one winner has been seeded No. 3 or better.

Championship teams share many strengths, most of them involving the ability to shoot well and score. Here are four qualities I selected:

Scoring -- 18 of the past 19 champions averaged at least 77 points per game.

Two-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs shot 48 percent or better.

Three-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs made at least 37 percent of their three-point shots.

Free-throw shooting -- 17 of the past 19 champions shot 68 percent or better from the line.

Of the 12 top seeds in the 2008 tournament, two qualify in every category -- North Carolina and Kansas. Tough to question their credentials as No. 1 seeds.
Louisville Courier-Journal (http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080318/COLUMNISTS01/803180452)

With all that homework I'm assuming you've entered the Yahoo challenge as it's paying like 5 mil for a perfect bracket.

[Lzen]

It's been nice to see them go past the 2nd round 4 of the last 6 years, too. :spock:

Heh, yeah. People think that joke is so good until you present the actual facts.

[Lzen]

With all that homework I'm assuming you've entered the Yahoo challenge as it's paying like 5 mil for a perfect bracket.

Ha ha ha. What homework? I just copied and pasted that article. I suppose I could check out that yahoo thing. I always suck at these NCAA Tourney brackets, though.

[HolmeZz]

bumpage

[007]

Let the record show that 18 of the past 19 championships have been won by teams that earned either a No. 1 (12 times), 2 (three times) or 3 (three times.) The exception was the 1997 Arizona team that toppled three top seeds.

So I've already cut my list of possible champs to a dozen.

Further cuts are required. To make them I went to the NCAA's Official 2008 Men's Final Four Record Book, which shows team statistics of every champion. I decided to limit my comparisons to the past 19 seasons, the period when all but one winner has been seeded No. 3 or better.

Championship teams share many strengths, most of them involving the ability to shoot well and score. Here are four qualities I selected:

Scoring -- 18 of the past 19 champions averaged at least 77 points per game.

Two-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs shot 48 percent or better.

Three-point field-goal shooting -- 16 of the past 19 champs made at least 37 percent of their three-point shots.

Free-throw shooting -- 17 of the past 19 champions shot 68 percent or better from the line.

Of the 12 top seeds in the 2008 tournament, two qualify in every category -- North Carolina and Kansas. Tough to question their credentials as No. 1 seeds.
Louisville Courier-Journal (http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080318/COLUMNISTS01/803180452)

What stinks is UNC and KU would have to settle for a Final Four meeting rather than facing off for the championship.

[Bill S Preston]

I like UCLA's early matchups, should help getting Love and Mbah a Moute healthy. Also, watch out for USC. They've really come together towards the end of the year, and with Hackett back, they are definitely a complete team. They've got solid scoring options throughout the lineup and their defense is pretty damn good.

[Reerun_KC]

I like UCLA's early matchups, should help getting Love and Mbah a Moute healthy. Also, watch out for USC. They've really come together towards the end of the year, and with Hackett back, they are definitely a complete team. They've got solid scoring options throughout the lineup and their defense is pretty damn good.
I have UCLA in the final getting beat by Kansas...

But now that I think about it, I think UCLA's luck is going to run out.. I dont think the officals will bail them out in the tourney like they did late in the year....

[Bill S Preston]

I have UCLA in the final getting beat by Kansas...

But now that I think about it, I think UCLA's luck is going to run out.. I dont think the officals will bail them out in the tourney like they did late in the year....




I picked UCLA to win it each of the last two years, but that had more to do with the homer in me than anything else. However, both of those teams made it to the final four with inferior talent due to their defense. Regardless of what some may think, UCLA's defense steps it up come tournament time and it can frustrate even the best of teams.

[alpha_omega]

Got the TV on here at my desk....i am ready!

[Ultra Peanut]

PLEASE DON'T KEEP ROLLING GEORGIA

It was cute in the SEC tourney, but that would be a quick death for 1/8 of my Elite Eight.

[Ultra Peanut]

Currently, no one is announcing for the KU-Portland State game on MMOD. It's kind of awesome.

Damnit Xavier, just bury them and move on... Ugh, looks like their shooting funk is still in effect.

[Ultra Peanut]

Mizzou fans are going to boycott Coke Zero.

[Ultra Peanut]

YOU'RE KILLING ME <strike>SMALLS</strike> MUSKETEERS

[Ultra Peanut]

Fffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuga.

I initially thought, "Hey, maybe Georgia will just keep playing out of their minds," but then I thought, "Don't be retarded. They really do suck quite badly."

**** YOU XAVIER

[eazyb81]

Stupid Xavier is going to kill my bracket before this thing even gets going.

:cuss:

[Ultra Peanut]

I'm so ****ing mad at those assholes right now.

Et tu, Bliss?

[alpha_omega]

Woo hoo....my Georgia pick is lookin' pretty good so far.

[Ultra Peanut]

Xavier's just played terribly so far, but UGA is playing some solid defense.

[Ultra Peanut]

FireSeanMiller.com

[Ultra Peanut]

Yes! Good offensive foul call by Hightower. COME ON XAVIER!

[alpha_omega]

Come on Xavier....stay down.....go Dawgs!

[Ultra Peanut]

EVERYBODY LOVES THAT GUY FOR THREEEEE!!!!

JACKSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

[Thig Lyfe]

Okay, Xavier was just playing a little prank on me.

Now they're playing.

[alpha_omega]

Not looking good for my 1st upset prediction.

[Sully]

Just realized on Comcast there is a 2nd CBS feed, so I don't have to watch local teams in a blowout.

Sweet.

[Ultra Peanut]

Duncan is awesome.

Annnnnnnnnnd one for Brown.

[Raiderhater]

Damnit Georgia!

[mikeboogie]

Anyone watching MMOD. Mine is choppy as hell

[Ultra Peanut]

Anyone watching MMOD. Mine is choppy as hellI had to stop watching, it was so bad. The audio was awful.

[KevB]

I had to stop watching, it was so bad. The audio was awful.

I'm in the same boat. I'm getting audio, so I'm just listening at this point.

[alpha_omega]

Damnit Georgia!

Yep....my upset #1 is toast!

[Ultra Peanut]

Heyyyyyyy, Carter Blackburn's doing the Marquette-Kentucky game! Neato.

[ROYC75]

:KU:Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU :KU:

[eazyb81]

Damn, UNLV is waxing Kent State 18-6 halfway through the 1st half.

It looks like I may have my first loss on my bracket.

[Ultra Peanut]

Same here, eazyb.

ORU-Pitt is as fun to watch as I expected it to be so far.

[Thig Lyfe]

Damn, UNLV is waxing Kent State 18-6 halfway through the 1st half.

It looks like I may have my first loss on my bracket.

It's a massacre so far.












I'll leave. :sulk:

[Ultra Peanut]

Well, it was a fun first ten minutes for ORU, I guess.

18-0 run for Pitt now, and ORU is just playing dumb, horrible basketball.

[Ultra Peanut]

Kent State ties an all-time low for points scored in a half. LMAO

[Thig Lyfe]

Kent State ties an all-time low for points scored in a half. LMAO

They should try to not suck so much.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Baylor is letting a big 10 team score at will against them

[Ultra Peanut]

POSTERIZED

Kentucky is literally GIVING this game away. Haw haw haw!
You could even say that Marquette is TAKING it from them. Haw haw haw!

Baylor is letting a big 10 team score at will against themThat's not unexpected, but it IS sad.

[Ultra Peanut]

Oh holy shit:

Has there already been a No Shooting Allowed at Kent St. joke?

[Sully]

Oh holy shit:

Has there already been a No Shooting Allowed at Kent St. joke?

Has it been long enough for that?
I guess it has, because I chuckled.
Of course, it's entirely possible I'm a abd person.

[Ultra Peanut]

Kent State has already halved their first half production... in the first minute of the second half.

[Skip Towne]

Baylor is letting a big 10 team score at will against them

While I watch Pitt blow out ORU

[Ultra Peanut]

Crawford is not human.

[kstater]

There goes my $5 million.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I was hoping for a harder matchup, but oh well, UNLV should be a good practice game.

[the Talking Can]

thanks, Baylor

for nothing....^$!##@@^&&*! Big 12....

[ArrowheadHawk]

thanks, Baylor

for nothing....^$!##@@^&&*! Big 12....
There is still a chance that the Beaz could stop the Mayo.

[KCFalcon59]

USC has better cheerleaders than KSU. Game over.

[eazyb81]

Why the f#ck am I getting the damn Duke game?! Pure horseshit, I hate CBS.

I'm sure they assume that anyone not in KC or California would much rather see the Duke fairies run around for 2 hours.

:cuss::cuss::cuss:

[ArrowheadHawk]

Why the f#ck am I getting the damn Duke game?! Pure horseshit, I hate CBS.

I'm sure they assume that anyone not in KC or California would much rather see the Duke fairies run around for 2 hours.

:cuss::cuss::cuss:www.ncaa.com

[ArrowheadHawk]

Uh oh. Beasley with 2 fouls already.

[Skip Towne]

Why the f#ck am I getting the damn Duke game?! Pure horseshit, I hate CBS.

I'm sure they assume that anyone not in KC or California would much rather see the Duke fairies run around for 2 hours.

:cuss::cuss::cuss:

I find it telling that they are showing you the fairy game but not the rest of us.

[KCFalcon59]

I thought that was a terrible call on Beasley.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I thought that was a terrible call on Beasley.Getting prepared to blame the refs?

[KCFalcon59]

Getting prepared to blame the refs?

Not at all. I am a KU fan. Just stating what I saw.

[ClevelandBronco]

Belmont/Duke (online video feed) is a great game early.

Tied at 22. 8:30 left in the 1st.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Belmont/Duke (online video feed) is a great game early.I'd rather not watch the ACC. That conference makes me sick.

[the Talking Can]

Belmont/Duke (online video feed) is a great game early.

Tied at 22. 8:30 left in the 1st.

oh what I would give for Duke to go lose...


KSU playing well so far...I'm shocked

[Reerun_KC]

oh what I would give for Duke to go lose...


KSU playing well so far...I'm shocked
Same here!!!!

I figured we would have more KSU fans here talking FF....

Where is the faith in the kitties?

[ArrowheadHawk]

Same here!!!!

I figured we would have more KSU fans here talking FF....

Where is the faith in the kitties?They must have all made the trip to Omaha.

[Reerun_KC]

KSU is playing the game of their lifes and USC is only down 8....

Not bad for USC, they start hitting shots and this will tighten up...

[kstater]

Same here!!!!

I figured we would have more KSU fans here talking FF....

Where is the faith in the kitties?

Or watching the game.

Excellent first half. If they can keep up the intensity, I think they have a shot tonight.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Its good the big 12 is starting to represent. After the Baylor game I wasn't sure.

[Reerun_KC]

USC is done, They cant throw a ball off a cruise ship and hit water... They hit half of their shots and this is a tie game...

Walker must of pissed himself before the game. he is have a career night at the expense of USC...

[alnorth]

Wow. If you would have told me that Beasley would be such a limited factor in the first half, I'd presume USC would be up 10. K-State's bench is really showing up today.

This could be a sign of a decent team even after Beasley is 1-and-gone.

[kstater]

USC is done, They cant throw a ball off a cruise ship and hit water... They hit half of their shots and this is a tie game...

Walker must of pissed himself before the game. he is have a career night at the expense of USC...

I think USC shot 7-18 which is closer to half than not.

[Reerun_KC]

Wow. If you would have told me that Beasley would be such a limited factor in the first half, I'd presume USC would be up 10. K-State's bench is really showing up today.

This could be a sign of a decent team even after Beasley and Walker are 1-and-gone.

FYP...

Decent as in .500 or less in the Big 12? Then yeah maybe....

[Reerun_KC]

I think USC shot 7-18 which is closer to half than not.
Come on Kstater, still less than half... even if it was 8-18....:)

[Reerun_KC]

Kstater, I want the big 12 to represent well, I am just throwing jabs at you for the heck of it.. Nothing intended but to ruffle your feathers...

[ArrowheadHawk]

Lets see if State can finish em.

[kstater]

Kstater, I want the big 12 to represent well, I am just throwing jabs at you for the heck of it.. Nothing intended but to ruffle your feathers...

I know, I can smell the bad ones from a ways away. For what it's worth, 7-18 is only like .379

[kstater]

Be back after the game.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Be back after the game.Hopefully in a good mood.

[Reerun_KC]

Is that 3 on beasley?

[Reerun_KC]

And now 2 on walker for the out of control drive!

[ArrowheadHawk]

Four on Taj.

[alnorth]

It was a close foul, but Beasley needs to have the presence of mind to know that he just had to let that one go. Going for the block wasn't worth the risk of the foul.

[Reerun_KC]

USC is a joke tonight, KSU is totally owning them....

[chagrin]

Just real quick - I was sure Michigan State was going to lose, how on Earth did they escape today?

[Reerun_KC]

What USC on a run? down 2 with a FT coming?

[ArrowheadHawk]

USC with the lead.

[Reerun_KC]

Beasley with all the gift calls so far....

[ClevelandBronco]

Belmont's leading Duke with 11 min. or so left.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Belmont's leading Duke with 11 min. or so left.That would really F up my bracket. But I would laugh at the Dukies.

[Ultra Peanut]

Get your asses in gear, Winthrop.

Also, Belmont's devised the perfect defense: Keep the other team from getting the ball in their half of the court.

[Reerun_KC]

That would really F up my bracket. But I would laugh at the Dukies.
Yeah I have Xavier taking care of the dukies in the sweet 16

[ClevelandBronco]

Belmont/Duke 58-58. 9 minutes left.

[alnorth]

USC is in a lot of trouble right now. Yes, it is close, but 2 of their best guys have 4 fouls and they do not have a deep bench at all. All of a sudden, Beasley's 3 fouls arent a big deal anyjmore, and USC is just 1 or 2 fouls away from being totally screwed.

[alnorth]

That would really F up my bracket. But I would laugh at the Dukies.

meh, not me. Duke has looked over-rated to me all year and I had them going out early (but not quite this early)

[ArrowheadHawk]

meh, not me. Duke has looked over-rated to me all year and I had them going out early (but not quite this early)
I have them going to the final four. :banghead:

[Skip Towne]

I'm getting the aTm game instead of KSU. I didn't get the KU game either. I hate CBS owning this tourney.

[alnorth]

ROFL, oh damn USC has another guy with 4 fouls. They are oh-so-close to slipping into the depths of oblivion.

[smittysbar]

Man what a GAME!

[Reerun_KC]

USC blows ass!

This is a joke of a game, Thanks to the officals...

[smittysbar]

Brought it to eight again

[KcMizzou]

C'mon KSU. Pull this off.

Good game so far.

[Ultra Peanut]

Lance Storm sinks a couple of big free throws to bring it to within one...

[Reerun_KC]

At least USC cheerleaders rock...

[Ultra Peanut]

Winthrop and USC are laying eggs. If TAMU doesn't hang on against BYU, I'm going to be pretty annoyed.

[eazyb81]

Damn, Belmont down 1 with with 4:48 to play!

[kstater]

Thank god for the MMod feed. Just switched to the Puke game. GRRRRR.

[ClevelandBronco]

Did they just cut to Belmont/Duke everywhere?

[Reerun_KC]

Duke game on here in OKC....

[ArrowheadHawk]

That won't count. But that was one hell of a shot.

[eazyb81]

Belmont, slow the F DOWN! Dumbasses

[ClevelandBronco]

Great. Now Belmont/Duke is on the TV and I had to switch to KState online.

[smittysbar]

I still have the K-State game

[smittysbar]

6 points, may be a nail biter

[88TG88]

:(

[smittysbar]

That will do it IMO

[88TG88]

That will do it IMO

:(

[KcMizzou]

KSU rollin' now. Up by 12.

Beasly's nails.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Wow KState is playing well.

[eazyb81]

Somebody remind why Washington State is good? Weren't they horrible since the beginning of time? What's their deal?

[ArrowheadHawk]

The duke game is getting good.

[KcMizzou]

I'd say his draft stock was going up, but I don't think there's any farther up to go.

[Brock]

Beasely = Best college player I've seen in 25 years.

[Ultra Peanut]

Lance Storm to the line with a chance to take the lead!

[ArrowheadHawk]

I am really glad that KU didn't draw Belmont in the first round. :)

[ClevelandBronco]

Belmont has no idea that they ought to be getting their asses handed to them.

[xbarretx]

Belmont !!!! come on !!!

GO K-State wooo!!!

BOTH AWESOME GAMES!!!

[kstater]

OK, Cat's doing good, and the MMOD feed is getting a lot of traffic now. Still have audio, but choppy video. Sad to say it, but I hope Duke can put this away soon so they can switch back.

[ClevelandBronco]

Lead and the ball 1:40.

[Ultra Peanut]

EAT SHIT PAULUS

Two charges, no call, BUT NO BASKET YOU DIRTY SON OF A BITCH

[siberian khatru]

GO BELMONT!

[ClevelandBronco]

Damn, I love this tournament.

[KcMizzou]

I am really glad that KU didn't draw Belmont in the first round. :)I was just about to post something about that. LMAO

I'm sure you guys love those "B" teams.

[smittysbar]

Duke down by 1

[Skip Towne]

OK, Cat's doing good, and the MMOD feed is getting a lot of traffic now. Still have audio, but choppy video. Sad to say it, but I hope Duke can put this away soon so they can switch back.

Belmont up 70-69

[ArrowheadHawk]

Duke's life is on the line in this next possession.

[ClevelandBronco]

1:03. Duke with the ball 1 point behind. TO.

[kstater]

Nice Offensive rebound there. Kill the clock and the board.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I was just about to post something about that. LMAO

I'm sure you guys love those "B" teams.They are my favorite. :shake:

[Ultra Peanut]

I just realized why that Applebee's commercial is so unsettling (http://brasscockroach.com/h4ll0w33n2007/manga/Amigara-Full/Amigara.html).

DRR-DRR-DRR

[ArrowheadHawk]

Awesome Baby. Duke misses.

[ChiefsCountry]

Come on Bruins!

[kstater]

Pullen has to realize not to drive there but to kill clock.

[ClevelandBronco]

11.9. Duke by 1

[siberian khatru]

OMG

[ArrowheadHawk]

Belmont has one last chance with 4 seconds left.

[Ultra Peanut]

HORRIBLE game management at the end by Belmont, regardless of the next 4 seconds.

They basically conceded the points on that 70-69 possession by running it down under ten.

[ClevelandBronco]

4 secs. for Belmont to write their name in the books. Down by 1.

[siberian khatru]

SHIT

[kstater]

SWITCH IT BACK NOW

[Brock]

too bad.

[88TG88]

SWITCH IT BACK NOW

no

[ArrowheadHawk]

Ouch that had to hurt.

[Ultra Peanut]

NICE ****ING PASS YOU PIECE OF SHIT

[ClevelandBronco]

What a shame.

[kstater]

no

LMAO

[ArrowheadHawk]

SWITCH IT BACK NOWWhy? That game is over.

[eazyb81]

Belmont just pissed down their leg. What a horrible play call.

[kstater]

PBJ PBJ :ksu: PBJ PBJ

[ClevelandBronco]

No need to switch to KState. They're up 15.

[Demonpenz]

whew bracket in tact

[ClevelandBronco]

Beasley with the freshman scoring record.

[ArrowheadHawk]

So who can hit the halfcourt shot?

[Ultra Peanut]

Byrd has been a horrible coach in this last minute of the game.

HOLY SHIT

[ClevelandBronco]

Clutch free throw shooting there, Dukies.

[Demonpenz]

uh oh maybe a latterner rerun!

[smittysbar]

Good win K-Staters

[KcMizzou]

Congrats KSU fans. I'm jealous.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I'd like to say that the USC game was an upset, but KState is not an 11 seed.

[siberian khatru]

Almost

[kstater]

PBJ PBJ :ksu: PBJ PBJ
.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Duke dodges the bullet.

[eazyb81]

Kill me now. Is there a gayer f'n team than Duke? God I hate them.

[smittysbar]

Duke Wins

[Ultra Peanut]

You aren't the real Lance Storm! You're an impostor.

[kstater]

I'd like to say that the USC game was an upset, but KState is not an 11 seed.

Yeah, they're an 8/9 seed that played bad down the stretch to play out of it.

[Ultra Peanut]

Woo woo, COME ON TAMU SAVE MY NIGHT FROM COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT

[kstater]

Good win K-Staters

Congrats KSU fans. I'm jealous.

Thanks.

[DaneMcCloud]

K-State!!! I love it!

The Big 12 is kicking ass today.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Ok A&M make the big 12 3-1 today.

[ChiefsCountry]

I have K-State going to the Elite Eight mainly bc I have Davidson upsetting Georgetown.

[Ultra Peanut]

On the bright side, I feel a lot better about picking Xavier over Duke in the Sweet 16.


Not that I'm sure either team will make it to that point.

[eazyb81]

I picked USC but I'm fine with losing that one. Congrats on the win KSU fans, hopefully you keep it going against the lame Badgers.

[kstater]

I have K-State going to the Elite Eight mainly bc I have Davidson upsetting Georgetown.

I had them beating USC, but losing to Wisconsin. I have Wisconsin going to the final 4, but will not complain if my bracket gets busted Sat. night.

[alnorth]

I actually believed USC would be a bigger challenge than Wisconsin. I think K-State can take out that crappy Big 10 junkballer team, they just had to beat Mayo first.

[the Talking Can]

muther f

Duke can't have any souls left to sell to the devil


that sucks

[Reerun_KC]

KSU going to the Ship....

How long has it been since KSU won a tourney game?

[the Talking Can]

and congrats KSU

that was a good win....

[kstater]

KSU going to the Ship....

How long has it been since KSU won a tourney game?

Without looking it up, at least 10 years. :)

(I think it was 88)

[Reerun_KC]

Without looking it up, at least 10 years. :)

(I think it was 88)
Congrats on the W...

Will they make another DVD?

[Reerun_KC]

ATM up 4

[Ultra Peanut]

I'm going to go ahead and call the game for TAMU based on exit polling.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Congrats on the W...

Will they make another DVD?
I don't care who you are. Thats funny. ROFL

[kstater]

Congrats on the W...

Will they make another DVD?

Anything for money if it sells.

[Reerun_KC]

Where is SaulBadGirl??

Figured he would be here talking smack...

[Reerun_KC]

Anything for money if it sells.
No harm, just poking... Again congrats on your first in 2 Decades....:Poke:

[Coach]

I think Dook will go in flames in the next round.

[Coach]

Clutch 3 by aTm.

[eazyb81]

I don't care who you are. Thats funny. ROFL

Really? I guess you are easily amused.

[Reerun_KC]

aTm up with 14.7 to go....

[the Talking Can]

looks like another Big 12 win


good job Turg.....

[Reerun_KC]

Really? I guess you are easily amused.
It was a harmless joke, no need to get all GOATSE on us now...

[Reerun_KC]

Dammit Baylor!!!!

[the Talking Can]

Dick Inberg

"for the first time today, a lower seed wins"

"please empty my pee bag"

[Reerun_KC]

Dick Inberg

"for the first time today, a lower seed wins"

"please empty my pee bag"
Guess they dont know the other scores...

KSU the lowest seed to advance so far...

[eazyb81]

It was a harmless joke, no need to get all GOATSE on us now...

Eh, just didn't think it was hilarious.

I don't know, I'd think I would be a bit more humble considering your team has made a habit out of choking in the tourney the last few years.

[the Talking Can]

Eh, just didn't think it was hilarious.

I don't know, I'd think I would be a bit more humble considering your team has made a habit out of choking in the tourney the last few years.

really?

losing a close game in the elite eight in califonia to #2 UCLA who played in the Championship game = choking?


I think I'd be a bit more humble considering your team hadn't won a meaningful game in a decade....or something....

[Reerun_KC]

Eh, just didn't think it was hilarious.

I don't know, I'd think I would be a bit more humble considering your team has made a habit out of choking in the tourney the last few years.
That happens when each year you are expected to be in the Elite 8 or better...

I know MU and KSU fans would give their left nuts to have the success to be called chokers as you so call it...

I wouldnt worry about it to much, Once MU or KSU cosistently get 1 - 3 seeds year in and out, then I would call KU a choker, Until then it makes you look jealous of success....

[Reerun_KC]

really?

losing a close game in the elite eight in califonia to #2 UCLA who played in the Championship game = choking?


I think I'd be a bit more humble considering your team hadn't won a meaningful game in a decade....or something....
QFT

[Reerun_KC]

George Mason with the Locker Room speach! ROFL

[eazyb81]

really?

losing a close game in the elite eight in califonia to #2 UCLA who played in the Championship game = choking?

Nah, I was referring to the Killer B's, and the fact that KU hasn't won a NC since 88 despite numerous #1 seeds.

I think I'd be a bit more humble considering your team hadn't won a meaningful game in a decade....or something....

I wasn't the one talking smack. Try to keep up.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Really? I guess you are easily amused.I guess you have no sense of humor.

[eazyb81]

That happens when each year you are expected to be in the Elite 8 or better...

I know MU and KSU fans would give their left nuts to have the success to be called chokers as you so call it...

I wouldnt worry about it to much, Once MU or KSU cosistently get 1 - 3 seeds year in and out, then I would call KU a choker, Until then it makes you look jealous of success....

Hey, just call it like I see it - and how everyone else in the nation sees it.

Don't worry, I'm sure THIS is your year, right? :)

[Reerun_KC]

Nah, I was referring to the Killer B's, and the fact that KU hasn't won a NC since 88 despite numerous #1 seeds.



I wasn't the one talking smack. Try to keep up.
:doh!:

[Reerun_KC]

Hey, just call it like I see it - and how everyone else in the nation sees it.

Don't worry, I'm sure THIS is your year, right? :)
Maybe, Maybe not... Who knows that is why they play the game...

They have a better chance than MU that is for sure....

[ArrowheadHawk]

Hey, just call it like I see it - and how everyone else in the nation sees it.

Don't worry, I'm sure THIS is your year, right? :)It is possible that this is the year KU wins it all again. When was the last time your team got a number one seed?

[Reerun_KC]

It is possible that this is the year KU wins it all again. When was the last time your team got a number one seed?

Let alone to a FF????

[ROYC75]

Man, Belmont gave Duke all it could handle...... Duke wins by 1. That sucks........

[ArrowheadHawk]

Man, Belmont gave Duke all it could handle...... Duke wins by 1. That sucks........
Did you just wake up?

[eazyb81]

It is possible that this is the year KU wins it all again. When was the last time your team got a number one seed?

I don't know, but what does that have to do with the topic at hand?

I just don't understand why KU fans love to talk shit, but your team has completely choked in the tournament in recent years. I guess it makes you feel better, but to everyone else it just looks pathetic.

[Skip Towne]

Nah, I was referring to the Killer B's, and the fact that KU hasn't won a NC since 88 despite numerous #1 seeds.



I wasn't the one talking smack. Try to keep up.

While we are talking about it MU has NEVER been to the Final Four. You have zero room to talk smack to anybody.

[banyon]

George Mason/ND gets Gus Jackson- Ha-HAA!

[alnorth]

Wow, at this rate K-State might be wearing white on Saturday. Did they even bring the home jerseys to Omaha, or will the coach have to send an assistant on a quick errand back to Manhattan?

[ArrowheadHawk]

I don't know, but what does that have to do with the topic at hand?

I just don't understand why KU fans love to talk shit, but your team has completely choked in the tournament in recent years. I guess it makes you feel better, but to everyone else it just looks pathetic.
Ok lets take a 9 year look back at KU's tournament History

2007 Elite 8 as a 1 seed
2006 1st Round as a 4 seed
2005 1st Round as a 3 seed
2004 Elite 8 as a 4 seed
2003 Championship as a 2 seed
2002 Final 4 as a 1 seed
2001 Sweet 16 as a 4 seed
2000 2nd Round as a 8 seed
1999 2nd Round as a 6 seed

They choked for two years yes but overall they have had some pretty nice runs I don't see any number one seeds getting choked away. Not to mention we went through a coaching change.