2012 NCAA Tournament Thread - Page 29

dave731 · 03-24-2012, 05:32 PM

WOW! WHAT AN ENDING!! Siva would have never thought to throw it to the Florida player for the traveling call....

Karlifornia · 03-24-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

this was a bizare sequence, this tournament would make for a nice blooper reel just looking at late game execution.

It really has been bad. I'm usually the guy rebuking people complaining about quality of play, but the late game play in this tournament has been pretty dismal.

dave731 · 03-24-2012, 05:32 PM

Make your free throws Louisville!!

Karlifornia · 03-24-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dave731

WOW! WHAT AN ENDING!! Siva would have never thought to throw it to the Florida player for the traveling call....

lol

dave731 · 03-24-2012, 05:35 PM

TO THE FINAL FOUR LOUISVILLE!!!

Young Drachma · 03-24-2012, 05:36 PM

I needed Florida to win and well...the choke job was in. Hell of a comeback by Louisville, no doubt.

TargetPractice6 · 03-24-2012, 05:40 PM

A UK vs. U of L final four game would be VERY interesting.

dave731 · 03-24-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

A UK vs. U of L final four game would be VERY interesting.

Kentucky will struggle to get past Baylor and I think Baylor will be the team to end the Wildcat run....but a Louisville/Kentucky matchup will be pretty sweet as well.

cougarfreak · 03-24-2012, 05:57 PM

Man, I swear I never thought Louisville would make it this far. Pitino is a hell of a coach. I've been a huge fan of his ever since I saw him speak as a Sr. in high school in his first year at UK. Very glad for him. This state will be nuts for the next week if UK wins tomorrow.

TargetPractice6 · 03-24-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dave731

Kentucky will struggle to get past Baylor and I think Baylor will be the team to end the Wildcat run.

Anything could happen, but I just don't see it. Baylor's strength is in the front court, but I'd still think Kentucky has the advantage with Davis, Jones, and Kidd-Gilchrist. Also, UK's perimeter defense should make it more difficult for Heslip and Jackson to keep dropping bombs.

Karlifornia · 03-24-2012, 06:15 PM

I was rooting for a UNC/NC State regional final, but a UK Louisville Final Four game would be just as fun, maybe even slightly more.

dave731 · 03-24-2012, 06:24 PM

Christmas does NOT know how to play defense...

RedKingGold · 03-24-2012, 07:38 PM

Sullinger looks like a man possessed.

spleen1015 · 03-24-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Sullinger looks like a man possessed.

I can't stand him. Every time he makes a decent play he has to thump his chest and scream, etc. The guy can't just head back on defense. He has to act like a jackass every single time.

Buccaneer · 03-24-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I can't stand him. Every time he makes a decent play he has to thump his chest and scream, etc. The guy can't just head back on defense. He has to act like a jackass every single time.

+1

Louisville and probably UK in the Final Four is bad news. Hopefully UNC/KU/SU/OSU will be the champion.

Crapshoot · 03-24-2012, 07:55 PM

Sullinger looks great - I'm amazed Ohio St is still in this. It seems inevitable that Syracuse will win, but Ohio St keeps making plays.

mauchow · 03-24-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I can't stand him. Every time he makes a decent play he has to thump his chest and scream, etc. The guy can't just head back on defense. He has to act like a jackass every single time.

I think the Cuse guys do it on every play that goes there way... maybe not scream and chest thump -- but definitely yap yap and head bobbing.

Crapshoot · 03-24-2012, 08:02 PM

Guys, they're athletes at a level of intensity and pressure that none of us have ever come close to sniffing - This isn't the country club. Its ok to celebrate.

Karlifornia · 03-24-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Guys, they're athletes at a level of intensity and pressure that none of us have ever come close to sniffing - This isn't the country club. Its ok to celebrate.

Maybe they should be watching the movie 'Real Steel' about the robots boxing instead of emtional humanoid sports

Crapshoot · 03-24-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Maybe they should be watching the movie 'Real Steel' about the robots boxing instead of emtional humanoid sports

Yeah, I never got the outrage - its very Joe Buck-esque, "back in my day, yada yada bullshit bullshit."

Crapshoot · 03-24-2012, 08:10 PM

Holy shit, did you see the angle on that shot by Smith?

sterlingice · 03-24-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Guys, they're athletes at a level of intensity and pressure that none of us have ever come close to sniffing - This isn't the country club. Its ok to celebrate.

Maybe this is a discussion for another thread, but it smacks of the "you haven't experienced X so you can't understand any analogs to X"

You can't tell me that some of us haven't been in intense or pressure situations at work, tho, for instance. No, no one pays to watch us sell things or generate a computer program or manage a store. However, wouldn't closing a mufti-million dollar deal be on the same level as this in terms of intensity? Or knocking out a crucial project at work? Yet, none of us jump up and start chest bumping and yelling at the opposing bidders. Or we know some of the guys at work who are asshats and some who aren't.

SI

TargetPractice6 · 03-24-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Maybe this is a discussion for another thread, but it smacks of the "you haven't experienced X so you can't understand any analogs to X"

You can't tell me that some of us haven't been in intense or pressure situations at work, tho, for instance. No, no one pays to watch us sell things or generate a computer program or manage a store. However, wouldn't closing a mufti-million dollar deal be on the same level as this in terms of intensity? Or knocking out a crucial project at work? Yet, none of us jump up and start chest bumping and yelling at the opposing bidders. Or we know some of the guys at work who are asshats and some who aren't.

SI

You never chest bump when you get all your test cases to pass?

I think it's different when there is physical exertion and adrenaline involved. Personally, I'm much more likely to bodily react to a success or failure when I have my blood really flowing.

Scoobz0202 · 03-24-2012, 08:29 PM

Officiating was atrocious but I am fucking ecstatic. I've been down on this team, but they've been getting it done. Heart was racing when it looked like 'Cuse got it back to within 3.

edit: When Sullinger's got the touch, he can fucking work that backboard.

MizzouRah · 03-24-2012, 08:30 PM

Well.. if Kentucky and NC win tomorrow, at least I had 3 out of 4 in the final four.

Damn you Missouri!!!

Matthean · 03-24-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Maybe this is a discussion for another thread, but it smacks of the "you haven't experienced X so you can't understand any analogs to X"

You can't tell me that some of us haven't been in intense or pressure situations at work, tho, for instance. No, no one pays to watch us sell things or generate a computer program or manage a store. However, wouldn't closing a mufti-million dollar deal be on the same level as this in terms of intensity? Or knocking out a crucial project at work? Yet, none of us jump up and start chest bumping and yelling at the opposing bidders. Or we know some of the guys at work who are asshats and some who aren't.

SI

You don't have thousands of people cheering for you. Bands playing. Cheerleaders cheering and people physically actively trying to stop you from doing your job. Anybody who wants to see players not react and be all ho hum about things can go watch the NFL. I hear the league is big on letting people not celebrate in any real manner.

Buccaneer · 03-24-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

You don't have thousands of people cheering for you. Bands playing. Cheerleaders cheering and people physically actively trying to stop you from doing your job. Anybody who wants to see players not react and be all ho hum about things can go watch the NFL. I hear the league is big on letting people not celebrate in any real manner.

Not ho hum but keeping your head in the game and playing the other side of the floor, as even their own coaches are imploring them to hustle down. It doesn't always have to be "look at me, I'm the man!".

Great season by SU despite the many distractions.

Young Drachma · 03-24-2012, 09:01 PM

In the other tournaments:
-------------------------------
NIT Final Four is set with UMass, Minnesota, Stanford and Washington.

CBI Championship Series will be Pitt (20-16) versus Washington State (18-16)

CIT Final will set tomorrow. Mercer (26-11) will take on the winner of Utah State (20-15) and Oakland (20-15)

Buccaneer · 03-24-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

In the other tournaments:
-------------------------------
NIT Final Four is set with UMass, Minnesota, Stanford and Washington.

CBI Championship Series will be Pitt (20-16) versus Washington State (18-16)

CIT Final will set tomorrow. Mercer (26-11) will take on the winner of Utah State (20-15) and Oakland (20-15)

Thanks for the update. At least there are a few Western teams representing.

Balldog · 03-24-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Maybe this is a discussion for another thread, but it smacks of the "you haven't experienced X so you can't understand any analogs to X"

You can't tell me that some of us haven't been in intense or pressure situations at work, tho, for instance. No, no one pays to watch us sell things or generate a computer program or manage a store. However, wouldn't closing a mufti-million dollar deal be on the same level as this in terms of intensity? Or knocking out a crucial project at work? Yet, none of us jump up and start chest bumping and yelling at the opposing bidders. Or we know some of the guys at work who are asshats and some who aren't.

SI

You got Rick Pitino and Billy Donovan basically in tears during their post game press conferences.

The comparison isn't even close to relevant. The level of intensity at this level in sports is something most of us cannot comprehend or withstand, especially when you get to a high level.

When I land a big deal at work, it's expected of me...that is my job and that is what I'm paid to do. When it's done, I'm moving on to the next deal. And I certainly haven't been dreaming of landing the deal since I was a young boy. Most of these players will never have another moment this big.

ColtCrazy · 03-25-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

A UK vs. U of L final four game would be VERY interesting.

If this happens, I will jam ice picks into my eyes and ears. Local media will be unbearable. The curse of living in Southern Indiana.

Scoobz0202 · 03-25-2012, 01:41 PM

While I guess a Louisville-UK matchup would be cool, fuck Calipari.

Go Baylor.

MizzouRah · 03-25-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

While I guess a Louisville-UK matchup would be cool, fuck Calipari.

Go Baylor.

+1 Go Baylor!

Scoobz0202 · 03-25-2012, 01:52 PM

Kentucky is so good, though

RedKingGold · 03-25-2012, 01:54 PM

Is Baylor really on the same level as Kentucky? A quarter of the way through, and I just don't see it.

Scoobz0202 · 03-25-2012, 01:54 PM

I don't think anybody is on the same level of Kentucky.

MizzouRah · 03-25-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Is Baylor really on the same level as Kentucky? A quarter of the way through, and I just don't see it.

Kentucky will win the NC, I'm not sure anyone can hang with them.

k0ruptr · 03-25-2012, 02:05 PM

they look amazing.

whomario · 03-25-2012, 02:12 PM

am i imagining it or is Baylor not even trying to get Heslip some shots ? I´ve seen at least half a dozen drives where he was open and they didn´t even try to kick it out once, not to mention that they don´t even bother setting screens for him...

k0ruptr · 03-25-2012, 02:41 PM

Hold your breath Kentucky fans

Scoobz0202 · 03-25-2012, 02:48 PM

It's probably just a bruise, but why would you put him back in when you're up 20?

stevew · 03-25-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Hold your breath Kentucky fans

NBA fans should be holding their breath as well. Hopefully this is no big deal.

stevew · 03-25-2012, 02:59 PM

Davis isn't even close to 100%, I've already seen at least 2 plays where he should have easily put the ball into the stands and didn't really challenge.

terpkristin · 03-25-2012, 03:41 PM

ESPN.com's RSS feed is saying Marshall is out for UNC. Seems to be at odds with what CBS said (game-time decision). I dunno, I've had surgery to repair broken bones. On the one hand (ha!), I guess the bone is pretty stable (for mine after the first week they took the cast off and just protected the protruding hardware) but even 6 weeks later my surgeon gave me a rather stern lecture when I told him I'd played soccer. Then again I have no idea how bad Marshall's break was or how much pain he's in.

/tk

sterlingice · 03-25-2012, 04:06 PM

Game time!

SI

Radii · 03-25-2012, 04:08 PM

I imagine a game where no fans have fun watching this. UNC fans feel hopeless, Kansas fans feeling dread that they might somehow blow it and lose to a team run by Stilman White.

sterlingice · 03-25-2012, 04:12 PM

They just mentioned a great quote by Bill Self about how winning is more of a relief than a joy. Sounds right so far this tourney for us

SI

sterlingice · 03-25-2012, 04:13 PM

Hell, this beats our last two starts (8-0 against Purdue and 9-1 against NC State)

SI

dave731 · 03-25-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Hell, this beats our last two starts (8-0 against Purdue and 9-1 against NC State)

SI

We were down 4-0 and I'm thinking here we go again...nice to see us keeping pace.

Radii · 03-25-2012, 04:21 PM

Apologies to Kansas fans for James Michael McAdoo, he clearly ignored the no defense pact the rest of the players have with that steal.

03-24-2012, 05:36 PM	#1406
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03-24-2012, 05:57 PM	#1409
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	Man, I swear I never thought Louisville would make it this far. Pitino is a hell of a coach. I've been a huge fan of his ever since I saw him speak as a Sr. in high school in his first year at UK. Very glad for him. This state will be nuts for the next week if UK wins tomorrow. __________________ “I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back."

03-24-2012, 06:15 PM	#1411
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I was rooting for a UNC/NC State regional final, but a UK Louisville Final Four game would be just as fun, maybe even slightly more. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-24-2012, 08:29 PM	#1424
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Officiating was atrocious but I am fucking ecstatic. I've been down on this team, but they've been getting it done. Heart was racing when it looked like 'Cuse got it back to within 3. edit: When Sullinger's got the touch, he can fucking work that backboard. Last edited by Scoobz0202 : 03-24-2012 at 08:31 PM.

03-25-2012, 02:05 PM	#1438
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	they look amazing. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-24-2012, 05:32 PM	#1401
dave731 High School JV Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ninety Six	WOW! WHAT AN ENDING!! Siva would have never thought to throw it to the Florida player for the traveling call....

03-24-2012, 05:32 PM	#1403
dave731 High School JV Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ninety Six	Make your free throws Louisville!!

03-24-2012, 05:35 PM	#1405
dave731 High School JV Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ninety Six	TO THE FINAL FOUR LOUISVILLE!!!

03-24-2012, 05:40 PM	#1407
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	A UK vs. U of L final four game would be VERY interesting.

03-24-2012, 06:24 PM	#1412
dave731 High School JV Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ninety Six	Christmas does NOT know how to play defense...

03-24-2012, 07:38 PM	#1413
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Sullinger looks like a man possessed.

03-24-2012, 07:55 PM	#1416
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Sullinger looks great - I'm amazed Ohio St is still in this. It seems inevitable that Syracuse will win, but Ohio St keeps making plays.

03-24-2012, 08:02 PM	#1418
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Guys, they're athletes at a level of intensity and pressure that none of us have ever come close to sniffing - This isn't the country club. Its ok to celebrate.

03-24-2012, 08:10 PM	#1421
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Holy shit, did you see the angle on that shot by Smith?

03-24-2012, 08:30 PM	#1425
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Well.. if Kentucky and NC win tomorrow, at least I had 3 out of 4 in the final four. Damn you Missouri!!!

03-24-2012, 09:01 PM	#1428
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	In the other tournaments: ------------------------------- NIT Final Four is set with UMass, Minnesota, Stanford and Washington. CBI Championship Series will be Pitt (20-16) versus Washington State (18-16) CIT Final will set tomorrow. Mercer (26-11) will take on the winner of Utah State (20-15) and Oakland (20-15)

03-25-2012, 01:41 PM	#1432
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	While I guess a Louisville-UK matchup would be cool, fuck Calipari. Go Baylor.

03-25-2012, 01:52 PM	#1434
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Kentucky is so good, though

03-25-2012, 01:54 PM	#1435
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Is Baylor really on the same level as Kentucky? A quarter of the way through, and I just don't see it.

03-25-2012, 01:54 PM	#1436
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	I don't think anybody is on the same level of Kentucky.

03-25-2012, 02:12 PM	#1439
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	am i imagining it or is Baylor not even trying to get Heslip some shots ? I´ve seen at least half a dozen drives where he was open and they didn´t even try to kick it out once, not to mention that they don´t even bother setting screens for him... __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 03-25-2012 at 02:17 PM.

03-25-2012, 02:41 PM	#1440
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Hold your breath Kentucky fans __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-25-2012, 02:48 PM	#1441
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	It's probably just a bruise, but why would you put him back in when you're up 20?

03-25-2012, 02:59 PM	#1443
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Davis isn't even close to 100%, I've already seen at least 2 plays where he should have easily put the ball into the stands and didn't really challenge.

03-25-2012, 03:41 PM	#1444
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	ESPN.com's RSS feed is saying Marshall is out for UNC. Seems to be at odds with what CBS said (game-time decision). I dunno, I've had surgery to repair broken bones. On the one hand (ha!), I guess the bone is pretty stable (for mine after the first week they took the cast off and just protected the protruding hardware) but even 6 weeks later my surgeon gave me a rather stern lecture when I told him I'd played soccer. Then again I have no idea how bad Marshall's break was or how much pain he's in. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

03-25-2012, 04:06 PM	#1445
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Game time! SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-25-2012, 04:08 PM	#1446
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I imagine a game where no fans have fun watching this. UNC fans feel hopeless, Kansas fans feeling dread that they might somehow blow it and lose to a team run by Stilman White.

03-25-2012, 04:12 PM	#1447
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	They just mentioned a great quote by Bill Self about how winning is more of a relief than a joy. Sounds right so far this tourney for us SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-25-2012, 04:13 PM	#1448
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Hell, this beats our last two starts (8-0 against Purdue and 9-1 against NC State) SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-25-2012, 04:21 PM	#1450
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Apologies to Kansas fans for James Michael McAdoo, he clearly ignored the no defense pact the rest of the players have with that steal.

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