***2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament Thread***

[tk13]

2016 NCAA Tournament Bracket (http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/basketball-men/d1)

Printable Bracket (http://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/printable-bracket/2016/bracket-ncaa.pdf)

Final Four
Saturday, Apr. 2nd
#2 Oklahoma vs. #2 Villanova, 6:09pm (TBS)
#10 Syracuse vs. #1 N. Carolina, 8:49pm (TBS)

Championship
Monday, Apr. 4th
#2 Villanova vs. #1 N. Carolina, 9:19pm (TBS)

[Bambi]

Duke...

[Rams Fan]

Go Big Blue.

[Andoverer]

Duke...

trails by 3 at halftime

[Why Not?]

Well, UNCW can remember this as the day they had a halftime lead on Duke. So that's neat

[lcarus]

Duke's gonna have 50 free throws by the end of the game. Jesus.

[New World Order]

I have Hawaii in the sweet 16.

Abandon all hope, ye

[New World Order]

Duke's gonna have 50 free throws by the end of the game. Jesus.


Wilmington ain't no punk bitches.

[tk13]

Wilmington just has no answer for Duke inside. That's what is killing them.

[Rams Fan]

How the fuck is that not a charge?

[tk13]

And as usual, Duke gets the benefit of the charge/block calls, killer 3 point play.

[TLO]

Guess that'll just about do it for a Duke win.

[TLO]

Kansas is a 25 point favorite today. LMAO

[Ceej]

Nice couple of entertaining first games.

[Ceej]

And Lappas is fucking annoying.

[tecumseh]

Congrats Butler Bulldogs.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Bestest con. ever must have lost the toss

[BlackHelicopters]

Duke is Duke.

[RockChalk]

Bestest con. ever must have lost the toss

Texas Tech should not have been in the field in the first place

[tk13]

UConn has trailed the whole game, but they've come back to take a lead over Colorado, mid-2nd half.

[BlackHelicopters]

It's burning my retinas.

[tk13]

I assume you're talking about Baylor's neon jerseys.

[tk13]

UConn looks like they're going to hang on. They are a great free throw shooting team. Kevin Ollie still has never lost a tourney game as UConn coach. Should set up a 2nd round game vs. KU.

[tk13]

Baylor seniors fighting each other during a timeout. Not a good sign. Yale ahead with 15 minutes to go.

[Chiefspants]

Baylor seniors fighting each other during a timeout. Not a good sign. Yale still leading with 15 minutes to go.

Scott Drew baby.

[tk13]

Exactly 10 minutes to go and Yale is up 9. Baylor not looking good at all.

[New World Order]

Big 12 LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Baylor down at the under 8 timeout.

[Toby Waller]

the announcer referred to Yale as Princeton

[BlackHelicopters]

Baylor down 8 at under 4 timeout.

[Pepe Silvia]

Nobody in the field is good enough to beat KU, all these games are pointless.

[New World Order]

Nobody in the field is good enough to beat KU, all these games are pointless.



Not sure if serious

[tk13]

Baylor back within 2 with a minute to go.

[KCUnited]

Don't agree with that foul call.

[SPchief]

WOW

[Hydrae]

Coming down to the line. I think the fix must be in, there is no other way to explain this close of a finish between a 5 and a 12. :)

[BlackHelicopters]

Wow

[SPchief]

How do you let that happen?

[KCUnited]

Lol Baylor.

[SPchief]

Big 12 gonna Big 12

[WhawhaWhat]

Baylor gets a free time out and then promptly shits the bed.

[KCUnited]

Down by 2, 7 seconds, never get a shot off.

[BlackHelicopters]

Down goes Baylor. Big 12. Lol

[KC_Connection]

You know what would have been good for Baylor? Drew not using up all their timeouts AGAIN.

[Discuss Thrower]

Fucking Baylor

[tk13]

The fighting Yales do it. There weren't any 12 seed wins last year, which is rare. Already one this year.

[BlackHelicopters]

Yale!

[ROYC75]

Same ole Baylor!

Way to keep the reputation in check!

[siberian khatru]

Scott Drew

[BlackHelicopters]

Thank God we don't have to see those unis again

[tk13]

You know what would have been good for Baylor? Drew not using up all their timeouts AGAIN.

Even then, they had that long official's timeout, and still didn't seem prepared for that final play where they turned it over.

[ClevelandBronco]

Gotta love this tournament.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I hope Scott Drew never leaves!! LMAO awesome

[BlackHelicopters]

Yale vs. Duke. Smartest team wins .

[Eleazar]

When you're a Bog 12 team, you crash out early. It's what ya do!

[rico]

Yale!

[TribalElder]

lol Baylor

[tk13]

Yale vs. Duke. Smartest team wins .

If the 2nd half ends in a tie, players will be given a 100 question exam to decide the winner.

[KCUnited]

Yale v Duke, Trump rally.

[Toby Waller]

oh ,please, Duke players arent special intellectuals compared to any other players

[lcarus]

oh ,please, Duke players arent special intellectuals compared to any other players

They're neurologist attorney astronauts compared to a lot of these other athletes lol

[Pablo]

Nice to see Drew fuck up again. Too bad iowa state won.

[Toby Waller]

They're neurologist attorney astronauts compared to a lot of these other athletes lol

more literate maybe, nothing more

[tk13]

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[ROYC75]

I live an hour north of Clarksville Tn. We were on our way home from Atlanta and I stopped in at a Steak & Shake Sunday with my KU gear on. I got a lot of strange looks that evening.

This was a beat down like my boy Roy did to his meal!:eek:

[Pablo]

Nice bounce white kid!

[Bearcat]

WTF was that? LMAO

[SPchief]

Wow

[Al Bundy]

Steph Curry shit right there...

[mr. tegu]

Purdue needs a better Internet connection.

[Pablo]

Good job Purdouche.

[tk13]

You have to know better than that if you're Purdue. Can't just let the clock run out.

[tk13]

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[Bearcat]

Neither team should get to win this game.

[mr. tegu]

Neither team should get to win this game.
That's a bit harsh on Little Rock. They made a great comeback.

[tk13]

Double free basketball.

[Bearcat]

That's a bit harsh on Little Rock. They made a great comeback.

I was watching KU and flipped over when I saw there was a minute left... but yeah, I did see the end of regulation and heard it was a 18-5 (?) run, pretty impressive.

[lewdog]

Great game here.

[SAUTO]

THE TROJANS GO UP BY FIVE!


LOL

[mr. tegu]

I was watching KU and flipped over when I saw there was a minute left... but yeah, I did see the end of regulation and heard it was a 18-5 (?) run, pretty impressive.
Something like that but all with only 3 - 4 minutes left.

[SPchief]

WOW

[tk13]

More bad ballhandling costs a 5 seed a game. 12 seeds are now 2-0.

[DJ's left nut]

Jesus.

I might be glad that Kim Anderson killed all interest I had in college basketball this year.

I've watched 3 games today and this shit is nearly unwatchable. This 'exciting upset' in the Purdue game was essentially watching monkeys fuck a football. The game ends after Little Rock bricks 2 free throws to put it away, Purdue gets the rebound, takes it down the court and the PG falls down trying to drive the lane. And compared to the collisions between teammates in the paint and airballs on uncontested 3s, that was actually well played.

This is what college basketball has become now? Gawd, I'm sticking with the NBA.

[Chiefspants]

Jesus.

I might be glad that Kim Anderson killed all interest I had in college basketball this year.

I've watched 3 games today and this shit is nearly unwatchable. This 'exciting upset' in the Purdue game was essentially watching monkeys **** a football. The game ends after Little Rock bricks 2 free throws to put it away, Purdue gets the rebound, takes it down the court and the PG falls down trying to drive the lane. And compared to the collisions between teammates in the paint and airballs on uncontested 3s, that was actually well played.

This is what college basketball has become now? Gawd, I'm sticking with the NBA.

Eh, today hasn't been a great representation of the quality of today's game. The tourney will improve once there are less games for the better refs to call.

Did you happen to catch either of the KU-Oklahoma games this year? The game at AFH was one of the best basketball games I've ever seen.

[DJ's left nut]

Eh, today hasn't been a great representation of the quality of today's game. The tourney will improve once there are less games for the better refs to call.

Did you happen to catch either of the KU-Oklahoma games this year? The game at AFH was one of the best basketball games I've ever seen.

I have literally watched zero minutes of college basketball.

Like I said, Kim Anderson murdered this sport for me. I've watched exclusively NBA this year.

I was just struck by how shitty the play in the showcase event has been. It's just been awful. These guys are bricking open 8 footers and when they hit some wild-ass prayer I'm supposed to act like it's some incredible feat of basketball prowess. Seriously, it took 38 minutes of dogshit to put a guy in the position to hit that prayer; I am not impressed.

The thing went to double OT with Little Rock not hitting a single FG in the first OT. Just staggeringly terrible.

I'll keep it on in the background to see if play improves, but that was almost certainly the worst basketball I've ever seen played and that includes my office 3 on 3 tournament last weekend (2nd place, bitches!)....

[mr. tegu]

Jesus.

I might be glad that Kim Anderson killed all interest I had in college basketball this year.

I've watched 3 games today and this shit is nearly unwatchable. This 'exciting upset' in the Purdue game was essentially watching monkeys fuck a football. The game ends after Little Rock bricks 2 free throws to put it away, Purdue gets the rebound, takes it down the court and the PG falls down trying to drive the lane. And compared to the collisions between teammates in the paint and airballs on uncontested 3s, that was actually well played.

This is what college basketball has become now? Gawd, I'm sticking with the NBA.
I can't wait for the best of seven series between the 1 and 8 seeds in the playoffs. Those are always exciting, well played, and never drag on.

[Chiefspants]

I have literally watched zero minutes of college basketball.

Like I said, Kim Anderson murdered this sport for me. I've watched exclusively NBA this year.

I was just struck by how shitty the play in the showcase event has been. It's just been awful. These guys are bricking open 8 footers and when they hit some wild-ass prayer I'm supposed to act like it's some incredible feat of basketball prowess. Seriously, it took 38 minutes of dogshit to put a guy in the position to hit that prayer; I am not impressed.

The thing went to double OT with Little Rock not hitting a single FG in the first OT. Just staggeringly terrible.

I'll keep it on in the background to see if play improves, but that was almost certainly the worst basketball I've ever seen played and that includes my office 3 on 3 tournament last weekend (2nd place, bitches!)....

Gotcha. One of the main problems today is that mediocre ref teams don't know how to adapt to the updated rules. However, the more experienced referees tend to let the players play. It's made the top-billed match-ups much smoother and much more enjoyable to watch.

[KCUnited]

NBA is great for 3 hour basketball games.

[KC_Connection]

I have literally watched zero minutes of college basketball.

Like I said, Kim Anderson murdered this sport for me. I've watched exclusively NBA this year.

I was just struck by how shitty the play in the showcase event has been. It's just been awful. These guys are bricking open 8 footers and when they hit some wild-ass prayer I'm supposed to act like it's some incredible feat of basketball prowess. Seriously, it took 38 minutes of dogshit to put a guy in the position to hit that prayer; I am not impressed.

The thing went to double OT with Little Rock not hitting a single FG in the first OT. Just staggeringly terrible.

I'll keep it on in the background to see if play improves, but that was almost certainly the worst basketball I've ever seen played and that includes my office 3 on 3 tournament last weekend (2nd place, bitches!)....
College players are pretty terrible (relatively), yes. The difference is especially striking if you watch a lot of NBA.

[KC_Connection]

NBA is great for 3 hour basketball games.
The average length of a NBA game is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

[Pablo]

I'd love to watch the NBA if KC had a team. I won't be like every other swinging dick and latch onto the Lakers or Bulls as my team.

[DJ's left nut]

I'd love to watch the NBA if KC had a team. I won't be like every other swinging dick and latch onto the Lakers or Bulls as my team.

That's not fair.

Lakers fans are earning their stripes these days. If you talk to someone that still wants to talk Lakers basketball, shake his hand (and send him my way because I'll need someone to get drunk with when we end up picking 4th and lose that pick to Philadelphia....)

[lewdog]

Games are unpredictable, which is what's fun to watch. Anything can happen.

NBA is a good product but too predictable.

[Bearcat]

College players are pretty terrible (relatively), yes. The difference is especially striking if you watch a lot of NBA.

College players are terrible under the basket for the most part, which is the most annoying part for me.

But yeah, that game isn't a good representation overall, both teams were awful in the OTs. I also quit watching the KU game (already knew the final score anyway) because I was just watching whistles and free throws... that shit definitely takes away from it.

[Bearcat]

I tried to watch the Cavaliers and Clippers the other day, which is first I've tried in a couple years, but kept getting distracted and wasn't all that interested... I do appreciate the skill though.

[KC_Connection]

College players are terrible under the basket for the most part, which is the most annoying part for me.
Most bigs do not have good skills there. See even Diallo (who was a top 10 recruit).


But yeah, that game isn't a good representation overall, both teams were awful in the OTs. I also quit watching the KU game (already knew the final score anyway) because I was just watching whistles and free throws... that shit definitely takes away from it.
Both games were tough to watch. Austin Peay really ruined that one with hacking in an attempt to keep it close (and it doesn't help that their sole offensive strength is attacking the basket and getting foul calls).

[KC_Connection]

I tried to watch the Cavaliers and Clippers the other day, which is first I've tried in a couple years, but kept getting distracted and wasn't all that interested... I do appreciate the skill though.
It's the fact that regular season games really don't mean much at all to the teams playing in them (the Clippers didn't give a shit in the game you are talking about). I've only attended a few games this year (Raptors/Cavs, Raptors/Warriors) when I was certain both teams in it would try. On might nights in the NBA, you're just not going to get the effort and that's when it gets a bit drawn out. Playoffs are great, though.

[Bearcat]

Most bigs do not have good skills there. See even Diallo (who was a top 10 recruit).



Practically nobody does... I can understand bigs developing, learning how to be more aggressive at the rim, work on footwork and moves, etc.. but, even layups get ridiculous at times. Even someone as skilled as Wiggins had issues finishing at times, and he obviously had no issues getting there.

[Bearcat]

It's the fact that regular season games really don't mean much at all to the teams playing in them (the Clippers didn't give a shit in the game you are talking about). I've only attended a few games this year (Raptors/Cavs, Raptors/Warriors) when I was certain both teams in it would try. On might nights in the NBA, you're just not going to get the effort and that's when it gets a bit drawn out. Playoffs are great, though.

Yeah, I see it in hockey, too, especially when teams play back to back nights. I usually tune into the NBA on off nights of hockey during the playoffs, will probably give it another shot once again.


41-40 UNC at halftime.

[suzzer99]

GOAT COAST

[DJ's left nut]

Practically nobody does... I can understand bigs developing, learning how to be more aggressive at the rim, work on footwork and moves, etc.. but, even layups get ridiculous at times. Even someone as skilled as Wiggins had issues finishing at times, and he obviously had no issues getting there.

The game has evolved so much and guys have gotten so good at hitting 3s that the payoff just isn't there.

If you're a big man and you can either spend your time learning post moves or extend your range to 16 feet, you'll spend the time extending your range.

I think it's time the NBA takes a look at the 3 point line. The NFL realized that kickers were just too automatic so they adjusted the XP. The NBA has to recognize that shooting 33% on 3 pointers just isn't that tough anymore and when that's the case and you need to hit 50% on 2s to be equally efficient, why bother?

Yeah, there's some crotchety old man for me here. In the end, Golden State is universally seen as the most entertaining basketball out there right now and as much as I enjoy it, I can still only watch guys pass around the perimeter and huck 3s for so long. "Hurray...another 3 from the corner on a fast break....ugh".

I'd like to see some rule changes that bring a little balance back.

[displacedinMN]

Were Tom Creen and Tom Arnold separated at birth?

At least we don't have to watch those damn Baylor highlighters anymore

[tk13]

Were Tom Creen and Tom Arnold separated at birth?

At least we don't have to watch those damn Baylor highlighters anymore

A potential Oregon/Baylor matchup might have damaged retinas across America.

[displacedinMN]

A potential Oregon/Baylor matchup might have damaged retinas across America.

I would have taken Excedrin Migraine.

And glad to hear that Jim Nantz can pronounce Des Moines correctly.

[Pablo]

Fresno making a very nice run at Utah.

[Bearcat]

I'm already tired of commercials and there are 4 games on right now.

[lewdog]

Shockers defense has been good but more so Arizona has just been pathetic on offense. Open shots and can't make them. Turnovers like it's Christmas.

[eDave]

Shockers defense has been good but more so Arizona has just been pathetic on offense. Open shots and can't make them. Turnovers like it's Christmas.

You much of an AZ fan? I'm not. ASU either.

[tk13]

Wichita State is putting it to Arizona.

[lewdog]

You much of an AZ fan? I'm not. ASU either.

No, I don't care about either.

Rooting for WSU in this.

[Chiefspants]

Arizona is imploding.

[New World Order]

Arizona has em right where they want them.

[lewdog]

11-0 run for U of A.

Just feels too late though.

[DrRyan]

Calling Seton Hall sloppy would be giving them too much credit. They look awful in the half court compounded by turning the ball over seemingly every other possession.

[eDave]

11-0 run for U of A.

Just feels too late though.

Way late. WS killing clock.

[Anyong Bluth]

I have literally watched zero minutes of college basketball.

Like I said, Kim Anderson murdered this sport for me. I've watched exclusively NBA this year.

I was just struck by how shitty the play in the showcase event has been. It's just been awful. These guys are bricking open 8 footers and when they hit some wild-ass prayer I'm supposed to act like it's some incredible feat of basketball prowess. Seriously, it took 38 minutes of dogshit to put a guy in the position to hit that prayer; I am not impressed.

The thing went to double OT with Little Rock not hitting a single FG in the first OT. Just staggeringly terrible.

I'll keep it on in the background to see if play improves, but that was almost certainly the worst basketball I've ever seen played and that includes my office 3 on 3 tournament last weekend (2nd place, bitches!)....
I can only imagine the outrage you feel having to sit through one of your kids high school games - if you have had kids in hs before [emoji6]

[Anyong Bluth]

I tried to watch the Cavaliers and Clippers the other day, which is first I've tried in a couple years, but kept getting distracted and wasn't all that interested... I do appreciate the skill though.
There's no doubt about the skill level, but a lot of NBA games are snoozers. That's why they're constantly pumping loud music up and down the floor.

[Toby Waller]

Who's Kim Anderson?

[tk13]

Meanwhile, Providence and USC are coming down to the wire.

[Anyong Bluth]

Who's Kim Anderson?
D-III Head coach

[tk13]

USC is trying to throw this game away. Let a jump ball happen, then dribble it off their leg, but get bailed out by a foul... then miss the front end on the FT.

[tk13]

And there it is. Providence scores with a second left to win. USC could not have choked that away any harder.

[Anyong Bluth]

That was a great inbounds play

[SPchief]

USC deserved that. Complete lack of putting the game away

[TLO]

Kansas is a 25 point favorite today. LMAO

Vegas sure knows how to call em!

[Anyong Bluth]

USC deserved that. Complete lack of putting the game away
Great misdirection, get everyone overloaded going right, and in the commotion screen and peel off 1 guy to the left under the basket.

[BWillie]

The fighting Yales do it. There weren't any 12 seed wins last year, which is rare. Already one this year.

Yeah, Ive always knew you were into that whole "Yale thing".

[tk13]

Yeah, Ive always knew you were into that whole "Yale thing".

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/48/a0/2b/48a02bd5a8ea59b5a3c191bf8c2acac8.jpg

[tk13]

It looked like Seton Hall couldn't handle the elevation in Denver.

[Prison Bitch]

Stony Brook was one of the worst teams I've ever seen in the Tourney

[lcarus]

Seton Hall with one of the most embarrassing performances I've seen in March. Dumb technicals, dumb unforced turnovers, and just flat out not making shots. They should beat Gonzaga every time. Choke city.

[suzzer99]

LOL

http://www.theonion.com/article/new-report-reveals-kentucky-seniors-forced-endure--52583

[New World Order]

Stony Brook was one of the worst teams I've ever seen in the Tourney



Haha. I liked how their band was playing their school theme with pride as they were down by 40

[RobBlake]

Fresno making a very nice run at Utah.

im so proud of my dogs... first NCAA run since 2001. Made our community buzz

[BWillie]

Seton Hall with one of the most embarrassing performances I've seen in March. Dumb technicals, dumb unforced turnovers, and just flat out not making shots. They should beat Gonzaga every time. Choke city.

They aren't even as good as Gonzaga to begin with. Gonzage was favored in every sportsbook in America, by at least -2.5.

[Toby Waller]

So....who survived with the most white starters?

[Why Not?]

Stony Brook was one of the worst teams I've ever seen in the Tourney

Yeah, you don't expect them to win there, but that was an all time pathetic showing.

[Anyong Bluth]

Alright, day 2:

Whose everyone got?
My picks below.

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Dayton
Nova
VCU
Michigan St.
Hawaii
Temple
Oklahoma
Maryland
Wisconsin
West Virginia
aTm
Oregon
Xavier
Notre Dame
UNI
Cincinnati

[Lzen]

So....who survived with the most white starters?

Yale?

[Lzen]

Alright, day 2:

Whose everyone got?
My picks below.

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Dayton
Nova
VCU
Michigan St.
Hawaii
Temple
Oklahoma
Maryland
Wisconsin
West Virginia
aTm
Oregon
Xavier
Notre Dame
UNI
Cincinnati

My picks are exactly the same as yours, apparently. :thumb:

[Why Not?]

I have all chalk except:

VCU
UNI
Dayton
and Hawaii(homer pick)

Really tempted to take SDSU as well

[Ceej]

Go Phoenix!!!!!111

[New World Order]

Betting Hawaii +6.

[Nirvana58]

I Have A Perfect Bracket So Far

[Prison Bitch]

Jacob Poetl (18 boards) out rebounded Fresno last night in Utah's win. Not Fresno's center or their front court - the freaking team.


First time in last 50 years of tourney play

[TLO]

Go Holy Cross!

[Anyong Bluth]

Dayton pooping

[lcarus]

They aren't even as good as Gonzaga to begin with. Gonzage was favored in every sportsbook in America, by at least -2.5.

I just looked at the schedules. Gonzaga didn't beat anyone while SH had several impressive wins. But they sure laid an egg yesterday. That was just horrid.

[tk13]

Hawaii leading Cal at halftime.

[tk13]

And Middle Tennessee has come out on fire, leading Michigan State 15-2 early.

[lcarus]

And Middle Tennessee has come out on fire, leading Michigan State 15-2 early.

That would fuck everybody including me lol. Still hope it happens. Let's go Middle Tennessee State!

[frankotank]

Hawaii leading Cal at halftime.

yeah I had Cal in my final four on my "stupid bracket" and just found out today their starting point has a broken hand....so....fudge. Wish I'da known before filling out my brackets.

so....go Hawaii!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Get that lube ready for lew franko!

[frankotank]

And Middle Tennessee has come out on fire, leading Michigan State 15-2 early.

GO STATE! ROFL

where you at lew where you at?
over here with a bad attitude and a bottle of beer
where you at lew where you at?
over there saying fuck michigan middle finger in the air

[frankotank]

Get that lube ready for lew franko!

no way they'll lose this one. no way.

[Toby Waller]

That Syracuse game was bullshit. Their overall stats rank is below 100

[lewdog]

I was working unlike some of you queers.

[lewdog]

I should have stayed at work.

[Predarat]

Damn Blue Raiders keep it up!

[lewdog]

Middle Tennessee playing great. Better on the boards and nailing those open shots.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

no way they'll lose this one. no way.

:)

[lewdog]

:)

He's reverse jinxing this.

Well played.

[tk13]

Michigan State has fought back. Middle Tennessee leads 41-35 at halftime.

[Predarat]

This is fucking awesome, hope Middle Tennessee can pull this off, holy hell.

[lewdog]

Michigan State has fought back. Middle Tennessee leads 41-35 at halftime.

MSU's diarrhea is now semi-contained in their brief instead of down their leg.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Mustard biscuits!

[frankotank]

Mustard biscuits!

:cuss:

it's Mustard n biscuits!

GO STATE!

[lewdog]

Today's a good day regardless. We get a 3% raise every year but were told this year it was likely not happening. Checked my pay-stub today and sure enough, it's there.

So I am winning regardless of losing today.

[lewdog]

:cuss:

it's Mustard n biscuits!

GO STATE!

How can you watch this game and not be rooting for Middle Tennessee?!?!

The under-dog story is always so fun and I almost always pull for the lower seed when they start out hot in a game.

[frankotank]

How can you watch this game and not be rooting for Middle Tennessee?!?!

The under-dog story is always so fun and I almost always pull for the lower seed when they start out hot in a game.

because....MONEY!

I've hit every 9/8 game played so far....I got Gonzaga and Wichita St right. coulda done without the Baylor bed shitting....but other than that....I'm in this.

and I have State in the final game.

[frankotank]

http://jeriwesterson.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/2007/12/29/300movie400a0309.jpg

[lewdog]

because....MONEY!

I've hit every 9/8 game played so far....I got Gonzaga and Wichita St right. coulda done without the Baylor bed shitting....but other than that....I'm in this.

and I have State in the final game.

Oh that makes sense. True, with money on the line. Sometimes even though I have a higher seed in the bracket, once the game starts and the lower seed is doing the impossible, it's hard not to root for them.

[frankotank]

and.....I'm off to the bars.....:D

PS - I too was "working" hahaha

[lewdog]

and.....I'm off to the bars.....:D

PS - I too was "working" hahaha

Yea looks like it!

Have a drink on me.

[tk13]

Coming down to the wire, Hawaii up 8 on Cal with around six minutes left.

Not bad considering this game started at 8AM Hawaii time.

[lewdog]

If MSU loses this, biggest upset in NCAA tourney history?

[Rams Fan]

If MSU loses this, biggest upset in NCAA tourney history?

It's as big as 15th seeds beating 2nd seeds previously.

So to answer your question, no.

[lewdog]

It's as big as 15th seeds beating 2nd seeds previously.

So to answer your question, no.

Considering many thought MSU deserved a #1 seed, I think you're wrong.

[Bearcat]

If MSU loses this, biggest upset in NCAA tourney history?

No, not even close to Mizzou/Norfolk State.

[lewdog]

No, not even close to Mizzou/Norfolk State.

Oh shit, forgot about that one. ROFL

So second biggest maybe.

[lcarus]

Considering many thought MSU deserved a #1 seed, I think you're wrong.

I agree. Michigan St. should be a 1 seed and are the favorites to make the title game if not win it. In my mind it would be the biggest probably. Lot of time left though.

[Rams Fan]

Considering many thought MSU deserved a #1 seed, I think you're wrong.

Did you forget Mizzou 4 years ago vs NFSU?

Or Duke vs Lehigh?

[lewdog]

They cannot miss. Nailing everything. MSU defense not rotating.

[lewdog]

Did you forget Mizzou 4 years ago vs NFSU?

I was just reminded.

Still, this is very close considering you have what many considered a #1 seed in MSU. I don't remember if Mizzou was a bubble #1 team that year?

[Rams Fan]

I was just reminded.

Still, this is very close considering you have what many considered a #1 seed in MSU. I don't remember if Mizzou was a bubble #1 team that year?

I don't think they were, but, they were a 30 win team who had split vs KU.

The issue with that team is they had I want to say a rotation of 7 players and little to no depth on the bench.

[lcarus]

Damn I knew Hawaii was probably gonna win but I picked Cal anyway because I already had Little Rock, Yale, Iona, and SF Austin.

[tk13]

Mizzou was ranked 3rd in the country. Michigan State was ranked 2nd. Not sure that matters... but it's at least in the ballpark. I was thinking of when Arizona lost to #15 Santa Clara in the early 90s, that was a pretty big shocker. Not sure what Arizona was ranked though.

[lewdog]

Middle Tennessee out playing MSU in all aspects of the game today. Much more intense and hustle.

[mr. tegu]

Michigan State has a hall of fame coach, a player of the year candidate, and a tradition of being a great basketball school. This would be a much bigger upset than the Missouri loss.

[lewdog]

Michigan State has a hall of fame coach, a player of the year candidate, and a tradition of being a great basketball school. This would be a much bigger upset than the Missouri loss.

I agree. I think this would be #1.

Then again, I am a bit biased.

[Why Not?]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dartgod]

3 point game now. We'll see how the pucker factor affects MT.

[lewdog]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice win today Muchacho.

[Predarat]

Damn, one score game now urg.

[Why Not?]

Nice win today Muchacho.

Thanks Brah!

[lewdog]

MSU cannot rotate on defense. Just terrible all day.

[mr. tegu]

If MT is up by a few possessions still with a few minutes left all the pressure will then be on MSU and they just may play nervous and rushed.

[Predarat]

Shit those free thows

[lewdog]

MSU cannot keep giving up offensive rebounds.

Valentine with 4. Fucked.

[Bearcat]

Michigan State has a hall of fame coach, a player of the year candidate, and a tradition of being a great basketball school. This would be a much bigger upset than the Missouri loss.

I can see that argument... Norfolk State was significantly worse (and played out of their minds) though. I had to go back to 2006 to find a bad tourney loss for MSU, and they were a 6 that year (to #11 George Mason).

[DJ's left nut]

That's a jump ball? Dude had one arm on it and then fouled the rebounder.

Seems like a weak call.

Middle Tennessee is tightening up. They've abandoned their sets and resorted to hero ball the last few possessions.

[Bearcat]

15s are 15s for a reason though, still a lot of game left.

[lewdog]

MT has played fabulous. Can't say they haven't earned a win here. Great execution.

[mr. tegu]

Free throws might do MT in.

[lewdog]

Valentine can't blame his teammates today. He's been terrible.

[lewdog]

Drive the ball! Stop hoisting threes you idiots!!!!

[KCUnited]

Desperation possessions by State.

[lewdog]

Just chucking up shit on each possession. Do you start fouling now given their free throw percentages instead of playing out this whole shot clock?

[Prison Bitch]

MSU cannot keep giving up offensive rebounds.

Valentine with 4. ****ed.

Eat shit Kansas

[Predarat]

Oh my can they finish this?? Holy hell.

[mr. tegu]

Desperation possessions by State.
Yep. They are noticeably frantic and rushed. MT has stopped attacking though. Lucky to get that last rebound after a few bad shots the last few possessions.

[Bearcat]

MT has played fabulous. Can't say they haven't earned a win here. Great execution.

Yeah, they've been impressive.

[tk13]

The missed pass that wasn't may save the day for Middle Tennessee.

[lewdog]

Eat shit Kansas

Nice to see you too.

Always find it funny you talk shit to me for whatever reason.

[lewdog]

O
V
E
R

[KCUnited]

Holy shit that was awful.

[Dartgod]

Wow, why wasn't State fouling there?

[lewdog]

MSU did nothing to win that game. Played tight, shit defense and out rebounded.

[Predarat]

This is fucking unbelievable.

[Prison Bitch]

Nice to see you too.

Always find it funny you talk shit to me for whatever reason.

No I don't. Just gotta toss back that sad trash talk you dropped on our thread last Nov.


Re: MSU Tom Izzo is impossible not to like.

[SAUTO]

That should be curtains

[New World Order]

Unfucking real

[Rams Fan]

RIP

[siberian khatru]

This is absolutely stunning

[lewdog]

No I don't. Just gotta toss back that sad trash talk you dropped on our thread last Nov.


Re: MSU Tom Izzo is impossible not to like.

I don't remember what I said but it was all in good fun. Don't think anyone but you took it seriously.

Valentine should be embarrassed with how he played. Got on teammates all year and he chokes big time in biggest game of year.

[SAUTO]

Won't those net s come down shortly ?

[Why Not?]

Seriously, all things considered this does rank pretty high on all time upset list. Some of those other 2 seeds were not seriously considered championship contenders. Almost everyone has MSU at least to the 4

[mr. tegu]

Wow, why wasn't State fouling there?
I think the guy that had it first was the one guy on their team who can make free throws.

[lewdog]

MT played awesome. Whoever said college bball is sloppy, should have watched MT execute their offense all day.

[lewdog]

MSU cannot even think right now. You allow someone behind you?!?!

[lewdog]

Won't those net s come down shortly ?

ROFL

[mr. tegu]

Wow!

[KCUnited]

My goodness. Can't even get a shot off.

[mr. tegu]

It is really surprising that MT is the team who has played poised in the last five minutes.

[lewdog]

Seriously, all things considered this does rank pretty high on all time upset list. Some of those other 2 seeds were not seriously considered championship contenders. Almost everyone has MSU at least to the 4

Hawaii is my new team!

[siberian khatru]

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[lewdog]

I got off work early for this?!?!

[Rams Fan]

https://thenationu.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/cal-laugh_courtesy-tyler-thompson.gif

[lewdog]

Way to make history MSU!!!!

[mr. tegu]

Did everyone see that guy in the Royals shirt trying to blend into the MT crowd section?

[lewdog]

https://thenationu.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/cal-laugh_courtesy-tyler-thompson.gif

That's the face people make when they hear St. Louis lost their football team.


ZING!!!

[Bearcat]

Sorry, lewdog.

[Rams Fan]

That's the face people make when they hear St. Louis lost their football team.


ZING!!!

Kentucky basketball makes me feel good about sports again.

Perks of going to UK <3

[TLO]

LMAO

[Spott]

No, not even close to Mizzou/Norfolk State.

That game wasn't even the biggest upset that day, let alone tournament history. Duke lost to Legigh that same day in another 2/15 matchup.

[Rams Fan]

Shit... I'd rather see UK at Scottrade then MSU losing on TV at Scottrade.

[LoneWolf]

Kentucky basketball makes me feel good about sports again.

Perks of going to UK <3

Another perk is you have all of your Saturdays in the fall pretty much free since there is no reason to subject yourself to the suck that is Kentucky football.

[Buehler445]

Props to Lewdog for not melting down. I'd have burned the house down by now.

[Rams Fan]

Another perk is you have all of your Saturdays in the fall pretty much free since there is no reason to subject yourself to the suck that is Kentucky football.

I get to see SEC football for like $5 a game.

Hell, I kinda wanna go to Tuscaloosa in the fall when UK likely will get their asses kicked by the Tide. All I care about seeing in football by the time I graduate is UK making a bowl game, beating Florida and Tennessee in Kentucky.

[frankotank]

Wow