2014 OFFICIAL NCAA Tournament Thread: Connecticut wins the title - Page 18

nol · 03-29-2014, 12:40 AM

Which is a lot harder to do off a rebound with no set play, when the person rebounding the free throw is probably not going to be one of your three point shooters.

Edit: I've seen teams/coaches that have a set play for how to intentionally miss the free throw when down 1 at the end of games; it's kind of surprising that intentionally missing when ahead at the very end of the game isn't a more common strategy. I guess people are afraid of screwing and committing a lane violation to give the opponent the ball out of bounds, but anyone who's played 21 knows it's not that hard to intentionally miss a free throw so that it isn't rebounded cleanly

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-29-2014, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Kentucky's problem this year has always been a lack of intelligent play and composure. It was Louisville that lost their composure tonight.

And the Big Ten got knocked but have 3 of the final 8. Not bad.

And the SEC has 2 of the 8. Tennessee nearly made it three.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 07:18 AM

It'd be interesting for Wisconsin if MSU, Michigan and Florida all get into the Final Four. Why? Wisconsin has beaten them all this year.

Go Wisconsin!

Matthean · 03-29-2014, 09:18 AM

But you didn't beat MSU when they were healthy.

Buccaneer · 03-29-2014, 11:43 AM

Guess my son and I are going to become big Michigan fans.

hoopsguy · 03-29-2014, 06:27 PM

And another Kyle Davis 3 ... stopping what felt like it might become a Gators run.

Butter · 03-29-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Florida by 10 at the half, by 25 at the end. However it goes, this has been a great run.

I was off by 4. What a great run, but Florida is just way too good.

tarcone · 03-29-2014, 07:30 PM

Why arent these games on CBS? Silly.

henry296 · 03-29-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Why arent these games on CBS? Silly.

Final four is not on cbs either.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 07:46 PM

My nerves are settled -- two beers in and have a couple shots sitting next to me. Opportunity for first final four in almost 10 years for Wisconsin. The last one was when Wisconsin beat Arizona in 2000 on the way to the Final Four where they lost to eventual champ Michigan St.

I haven't been nervous all day up until about a half hour ago.. My wife will just never understand what being a big fan of teams means...

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 07:48 PM

Dayton needs to make a run here -- Get under 10 points with 5 minutes to go and we'll see what happens.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 08:02 PM

Damn, Offensive rebounds going to do them in here late...

Butter · 03-29-2014, 08:19 PM

Really didn't make them sweat in the second half. Dayton didn't play that badly, really. Sad end to a fun season.

ColtCrazy · 03-29-2014, 08:23 PM

Would have liked to have seen Dayton win, but it seemed a long shot. Now on to my cheering on the Big Ten. Come on Wisconsin!!!!

PilotMan · 03-29-2014, 08:57 PM

Florida is tough. I watched them all year and they are just so damn tough. IMO the best team out there. I haven't gotten to watch too much AZ as a comparison though.

kingfc22 · 03-29-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by henry296

Final four is not on cbs either.

Really? Wow.

BishopMVP · 03-29-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Really didn't make them sweat in the second half. Dayton didn't play that badly, really. Sad end to a fun season.

Congrats on that. Great little run (especially since it included a win over Ohio State!), and no shame losing to one of the better college teams of the past decade.

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The last one was when Wisconsin beat Arizona in 2000 on the way to the Final Four where they lost to eventual champ Michigan St.

Oh god, that final four game? Now, can I say both those teams played ugly basketball, or is that just the pace elitist in me?

That game was probably responsible for half of the criticism of "Big Ten Basketball" over the next decade.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Congrats on that. Great little run (especially since it included a win over Ohio State!), and no shame losing to one of the better college teams of the past decade.Oh god, that final four game? Now, can I say both those teams played ugly basketball, or is that just the pace elitist in me?

That game was probably responsible for half of the criticism of "Big Ten Basketball" over the next decade.

Yeah, that was AWFUL Bennett Basketball then. Extremely deliberate... and on purpose. I didn't enjoy those days but that's what got it all started at least and then Bo came in the next year so....

So far, in my rose-colored glasses the refs seem pretty imbalanced so far with two weak fouls called early on and then them being able to drape over our dribble drives while WI gets called from breathing on them.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 09:23 PM

Technical for being out of the coaches box, apparently? Since when does that shit get called.

BishopMVP · 03-29-2014, 09:40 PM

I know I should just be enjoying some good basketball without always projecting how guys will be at the next level, but it just cracks me up that people project Kaleb Tarzeuszeuski as a 1st-round pick. In a game and a half this weekend opponents have 26 offensive rebounds and he has 2 total boards. Fab Melo 2.0

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 09:45 PM

To be down three at half with the way its gone so far... I will take it. Shots have been spit out by the rim a few times. Lets get a good bcuket to set the tone for second half and take this thing...

After the T Badgers did finally get some help and thats usually the point. Glad it worked.

tarcone · 03-29-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mauchow

To be down three at half with the way its gone so far... I will take it. Shots have been spit out by the rim a few times. Lets get a good bcuket to set the tone for second half and take this thing...

After the T Badgers did finally get some help and thats usually the point. Glad it worked.

You need another beer.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

You need another beer.

Took two shots.. I'm good for the game now. I'll be able to sleep soundly regardless of outcome now.

ColtCrazy · 03-29-2014, 10:05 PM

Doesn't anyone teach these players to concentrate on the shot and not worry about whether you'll get fouled? Some crazy shots early in this half.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Doesn't anyone teach these players to concentrate on the shot and not worry about whether you'll get fouled? Some crazy shots early in this half.

Dekker's offense has been a disappointment this year but everything else he does has been very good. He still has a ways to go offensively and that's all there is to say about a guy who was heralded as the greatest WI recruit ever...

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:30 PM

The refs are missing simple out of bounds on the wrong team calls now..

Come up with a good stop on this possession. Gotta think this thing goes down to the wire. Free throws will matter and Az is one of the worst.. just gotta foul the right guys... if it comes to that.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:37 PM

boom three!

hoopsguy · 03-29-2014, 10:37 PM

Balkie is wrecking Arizona right now.

sterlingice · 03-29-2014, 10:40 PM

This is a low scoring game but it does feel like it's being well played

SI

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:42 PM

Hollis-Jefferson with his second circus OMG lucky shot of the night... and this one he actually stepped out of bounds. Damn
And Traevon Jackson tries to go over their center...

Final two minutes... I'm a wreck.

HerRealName · 03-29-2014, 10:42 PM

Feed the big guy, Badgers

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:45 PM

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Feed the big guy, Badgers

jesus, no shit... they're not denying SO much, but I guess.. just use up the clock..

Have I mentioned I'm a fuckin wreck.

sterlingice · 03-29-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mauchow

Final two minutes... I'm a wreck.

You know what you need? FIVE MORE MINUTES!

SI

HerRealName · 03-29-2014, 10:49 PM

WTF. Jackson got lucky once and he pushes his luck again. Just give up the ball.

hoopsguy · 03-29-2014, 10:49 PM

Felt like Wisky was comfortable with OT on that possession.

sterlingice · 03-29-2014, 10:49 PM

I do love BW3's ad campaign with OT

SI

Marmel · 03-29-2014, 10:50 PM

Great look, just missed.
I have Wiscy in one money bracket and Arizona in the other, plus I don't care about either team so I am just really enjoying this game!

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:50 PM

I can't sit still.. not that I have all game. Wife is shakin her head. I don't like that shot but he's hit that shot so many time in the past..

and he opens up OT with a turnover. Brilliant TJ.

ColtCrazy · 03-29-2014, 10:52 PM

Decent look, but would have liked a better play at the end. Boy, I'm just pulling for the Big Ten here (Badgers are one of my more liked Big Ten teams after IU), but I can't imagine watching this game as a fan. It's maddening.

Marmel · 03-29-2014, 10:56 PM

elbow. Flagrant coming

ColtCrazy · 03-29-2014, 10:56 PM

FLOP ALERT!

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:57 PM

Oh please god no flagrant.

Marmel · 03-29-2014, 10:58 PM

Way to be consistent with the Flagrant one refs.

mauchow · 03-29-2014, 10:58 PM

GREAT FOUL! Make your free throws az...
i said that thinkin gordon was shooting.. fuck

EagleFan · 03-29-2014, 10:59 PM

On that overhead replay it looks like that Arizona player took a dive. Didn't react until not only after the elbow went by but not until after he was unable to get the ball and his hand slipped off.

ColtCrazy · 03-29-2014, 11:00 PM

Come on Badgers….box out. Regardless, it's been a damn good game.

sterlingice · 03-29-2014, 11:03 PM

Are you kidding me?

SI

Marmel · 03-29-2014, 11:03 PM

That was pretty crappy.

HerRealName · 03-29-2014, 11:03 PM

Really, really hate that call. ugh Refs had to ruin a classic game.

sterlingice · 03-29-2014, 11:03 PM

Considering how physical this game has been and how it's been called, I just can't see this as being a legit offensive foul.

SI

03-29-2014, 12:40 AM	#851
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	Which is a lot harder to do off a rebound with no set play, when the person rebounding the free throw is probably not going to be one of your three point shooters. Edit: I've seen teams/coaches that have a set play for how to intentionally miss the free throw when down 1 at the end of games; it's kind of surprising that intentionally missing when ahead at the very end of the game isn't a more common strategy. I guess people are afraid of screwing and committing a lane violation to give the opponent the ball out of bounds, but anyone who's played 21 knows it's not that hard to intentionally miss a free throw so that it isn't rebounded cleanly Last edited by nol : 03-29-2014 at 12:46 AM.

03-29-2014, 09:18 AM	#854
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03-29-2014, 07:30 PM	#858
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03-29-2014, 08:19 PM	#863
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Really didn't make them sweat in the second half. Dayton didn't play that badly, really. Sad end to a fun season. __________________ My listening habits

03-29-2014, 08:23 PM	#864
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Would have liked to have seen Dayton win, but it seemed a long shot. Now on to my cheering on the Big Ten. Come on Wisconsin!!!! __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-29-2014, 07:18 AM	#853
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	It'd be interesting for Wisconsin if MSU, Michigan and Florida all get into the Final Four. Why? Wisconsin has beaten them all this year. Go Wisconsin!

03-29-2014, 11:43 AM	#855
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Guess my son and I are going to become big Michigan fans.

03-29-2014, 06:27 PM	#856
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	And another Kyle Davis 3 ... stopping what felt like it might become a Gators run.

03-29-2014, 07:46 PM	#860
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	My nerves are settled -- two beers in and have a couple shots sitting next to me. Opportunity for first final four in almost 10 years for Wisconsin. The last one was when Wisconsin beat Arizona in 2000 on the way to the Final Four where they lost to eventual champ Michigan St. I haven't been nervous all day up until about a half hour ago.. My wife will just never understand what being a big fan of teams means...

03-29-2014, 07:48 PM	#861
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Dayton needs to make a run here -- Get under 10 points with 5 minutes to go and we'll see what happens.

03-29-2014, 08:02 PM	#862
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Damn, Offensive rebounds going to do them in here late...

03-29-2014, 08:57 PM	#865
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03-29-2014, 09:23 PM	#869
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Technical for being out of the coaches box, apparently? Since when does that shit get called.

03-29-2014, 09:40 PM	#870
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I know I should just be enjoying some good basketball without always projecting how guys will be at the next level, but it just cracks me up that people project Kaleb Tarzeuszeuski as a 1st-round pick. In a game and a half this weekend opponents have 26 offensive rebounds and he has 2 total boards. Fab Melo 2.0

03-29-2014, 09:45 PM	#871
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	To be down three at half with the way its gone so far... I will take it. Shots have been spit out by the rim a few times. Lets get a good bcuket to set the tone for second half and take this thing... After the T Badgers did finally get some help and thats usually the point. Glad it worked.

03-29-2014, 10:05 PM	#874
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Doesn't anyone teach these players to concentrate on the shot and not worry about whether you'll get fouled? Some crazy shots early in this half. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-29-2014, 10:30 PM	#876
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	The refs are missing simple out of bounds on the wrong team calls now.. Come up with a good stop on this possession. Gotta think this thing goes down to the wire. Free throws will matter and Az is one of the worst.. just gotta foul the right guys... if it comes to that. Last edited by mauchow : 03-29-2014 at 10:31 PM.

03-29-2014, 10:37 PM	#877
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	boom three!

03-29-2014, 10:37 PM	#878
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Balkie is wrecking Arizona right now.

03-29-2014, 10:40 PM	#879
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This is a low scoring game but it does feel like it's being well played 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!"

03-29-2014, 10:42 PM	#880
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Hollis-Jefferson with his second circus OMG lucky shot of the night... and this one he actually stepped out of bounds. Damn And Traevon Jackson tries to go over their center... Final two minutes... I'm a wreck. Last edited by mauchow : 03-29-2014 at 10:43 PM.

03-29-2014, 10:42 PM	#881
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Feed the big guy, Badgers

03-29-2014, 10:49 PM	#884
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	WTF. Jackson got lucky once and he pushes his luck again. Just give up the ball.

03-29-2014, 10:49 PM	#885
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Felt like Wisky was comfortable with OT on that possession.

03-29-2014, 10:49 PM	#886
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03-29-2014, 10:50 PM	#887
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Great look, just missed. I have Wiscy in one money bracket and Arizona in the other, plus I don't care about either team so I am just really enjoying this game! __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

03-29-2014, 10:50 PM	#888
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	I can't sit still.. not that I have all game. Wife is shakin her head. I don't like that shot but he's hit that shot so many time in the past.. and he opens up OT with a turnover. Brilliant TJ.

03-29-2014, 10:52 PM	#889
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Decent look, but would have liked a better play at the end. Boy, I'm just pulling for the Big Ten here (Badgers are one of my more liked Big Ten teams after IU), but I can't imagine watching this game as a fan. It's maddening. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-29-2014, 10:56 PM	#890
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	elbow. Flagrant coming __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

03-29-2014, 10:56 PM	#891
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	FLOP ALERT! __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-29-2014, 10:57 PM	#892
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Oh please god no flagrant.

03-29-2014, 10:58 PM	#893
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Way to be consistent with the Flagrant one refs. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

03-29-2014, 10:58 PM	#894
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	GREAT FOUL! Make your free throws az... i said that thinkin gordon was shooting.. fuck Last edited by mauchow : 03-29-2014 at 10:59 PM.

03-29-2014, 10:59 PM	#895
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03-29-2014, 11:00 PM	#896
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