2011 NCAA Basketball Tournament Thread - Page 22

sterlingice · 03-25-2011, 08:50 PM

For the record, I really like Chrysler's new imaging ad campaign focusing on Detroit.

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wade moore · 03-25-2011, 11:32 PM

After two blowouts in the early games, two great games on now. Not watching the UK/OSU game, but obviously I see the back and forth score.

FSU - VCU is quite entertaining.

kingfc22 · 03-25-2011, 11:43 PM

Glad I went out for dinner and missed the early games. These late games look to be close late!

cartman · 03-25-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

These late games look to be close late!

Well, to contrast, the early games were close early!

wade moore · 03-25-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Well, to contrast, the early games were close early!

At tipoff?

kingfc22 · 03-25-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

At tipoff?

hoopsguy · 03-25-2011, 11:57 PM

I give a lot of credit to the Kentucky defense, but I also feel like OSU has just missed some shots. Likely bothered by the Wildcats length ... I'm just not used to seeing some of these guys miss shots like they did in earlier part of 2nd half. Last few minutes they have looked tight.

Until Diebler cans a cold-blooded 3 to tie it with 20 seconds to go, right as Im typing this.

Radii · 03-25-2011, 11:57 PM

what a finish!!!!

Scoobz0202 · 03-25-2011, 11:58 PM

hoopsguy · 03-25-2011, 11:58 PM

And that one ended in a hurry ... brackets are pretty much pandemonium at this point. Anyone with Kansas has to feel very good, but I'm not sure there will be many brackets featuring any other champs that have actually advanced to the Elite 8.

RedKingGold · 03-25-2011, 11:59 PM

So much for chalk this year.

sterlingice · 03-26-2011, 12:01 AM

I can see someone with UNC, UConn, and Kentucky brackets.

Not mine- I had Ohio St/San Diego St/Pitt/Kansas, but I'm sure they're out there

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cartman · 03-26-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

And that one ended in a hurry ... brackets are pretty much pandemonium at this point. Anyone with Kansas has to feel very good, but I'm not sure there will be many brackets featuring any other champs that have actually advanced to the Elite 8.

I have one team left in the Elite Eight. And it is Kansas.

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

So much for chalk this year.

Yeah, Obama's bracket is FUBAR'd!!!

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:02 AM

For the record, I think my bracket might be last on ESPN.com. I am serious about this. It may very well be.

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:05 AM

Ha, nevermind...I'm middle-of-the-pack, somehow.

The guy currently in second in the bracket challenge will have 7 of his 8 Elite Eight teams in if VCU wins. His only miss was Butler; he had Wisconsin beating them. That's filthy luck right there. Some informed choices, sure...but filthy luck added.

sterlingice · 03-26-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Comey

For the record, I think my bracket might be last on ESPN.com. I am serious about this. It may very well be.

I told you that Hampton, Northern Colorado, NC Asheville, Louisville Final Four was a bad idea

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Radii · 03-26-2011, 12:11 AM

florida state's last possession slightly less impressive than kentucky, sheesh.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Radii

florida state's last possession slightly less impressive than kentucky, sheesh.

Yeah, but VCU's offense for the last.. oh... 3 minutes at least of game time have been bad.

They've got to find a way to start getting buckets or FSU could really pull away here.

sterlingice · 03-26-2011, 12:15 AM

Good news, wade- FSU can't play offense either

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wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Good news, wade- FSU can't play offense either

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True, but going into OT momentum was certainly in FSU's favor.

Balldog · 03-26-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

I give a lot of credit to the Kentucky defense, but I also feel like OSU has just missed some shots. Likely bothered by the Wildcats length ... I'm just not used to seeing some of these guys miss shots like they did in earlier part of 2nd half. Last few minutes they have looked tight.

Until Diebler cans a cold-blooded 3 to tie it with 20 seconds to go, right as Im typing this.

bad night for buford to piss himself

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:21 AM

I wonder (not really) if there have been any studies done between hard sighs before free throws and free throw percentage. It seems like, whenever someone's at the line, and they take a big breath before they shoot, it's not going in.

FanGraphs, get on it! ; )

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I told you that Hampton, Northern Colorado, NC Asheville, Louisville Final Four was a bad idea

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Crap. I thought you meant "bad" like "late 80s, Michael Jackson" bad, and hence, thought it was an even better idea than I originally thought.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:23 AM

VCU needed to score there.

Just like the end of regulation, they aren't hitting shots to create separation.

I have a really bad feeling right now.

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:23 AM

So, as I watched UK/OSU for most of this time (as that was ending earlier)...when did VCU give up on offensive rebounding? Seems like they're content to try to get one good luck and then rush back.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:26 AM

Ugh, they just can't find a way to get a basket.

7.9 seconds to find a way to get one.

jbergey22 · 03-26-2011, 12:26 AM

Kind of sad Gus isnt doing this game. These two add no excitement to the game at all.

Comey · 03-26-2011, 12:30 AM

Unbelievable, and, at the same time, all too much.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:30 AM

WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Radii · 03-26-2011, 12:30 AM

grats to VCU. Florida State was wayyyyyyyyyyyy too casual bringing the ball upcourt in the final seconds.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:30 AM

Shake Smart just added more money to his pocket with that timeout playcalling.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Radii

grats to VCU. Florida State was wayyyyyyyyyyyy too casual bringing the ball upcourt in the final seconds.

10000% agreed - and why did #22 pass it? I don't get that.

LloydLungs · 03-26-2011, 12:35 AM

Wow... VCU was great in their first three games but I have no idea how they won this one. THIS was the more traditional mid-major "hit a bunch of threes and then hold on for dear life" type of tournament win. They were just much better than their opponents in the first three, but they did everything in the "How To Lose in the NCAAs" handbook tonight and somehow got away with it.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-26-2011, 12:35 AM

That was one heck of a clusterfuck finishing attempt by FSU.

King of New York · 03-26-2011, 12:37 AM

CAA represent.

I have a feeling that Shaka might be coaching elsewhere next year. Tennessee, maybe?

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

Wow... VCU was great in their first three games but I have no idea how they won this one. THIS was the more traditional mid-major "hit a bunch of threes and then hold on for dear life" type of tournament win. They were just much better than their opponents in the first three, but they did everything in the "How To Lose in the NCAAs" handbook tonight and somehow got away with it.

As soon as we saw it would be FSU rather than ND, most CAA fans were actually MORE worried because of how FSU matched up.

Now Kansas is another story altogether. Will take one heck of a game to pull that out.

LloydLungs · 03-26-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Now Kansas is another story altogether. Will take one heck of a game to pull that out.

It's unbelievable how the tournament has broken for Kansas. I've never been sold on them as a national champ but it seems like they can't help but win the whole thing now. The blood of #1 seeds is splattered everywhere. Go figure. It almost seems too obvious for them right now.

Don't think VCU has it in 'em though... but I think Butler's a solid 50/50 shot against the Gators.

Young Drachma · 03-26-2011, 12:47 AM

What an ending.

I knew it'd be a first-to-70 slugfest. But I was worried for VCU there for a bit. FSU didn't just get outplayed in the end, Leonard Hamilton got completely out coached. Loved it.

Young Drachma · 03-26-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by King of New York

CAA represent.

I have a feeling that Shaka might be coaching elsewhere next year. Tennessee, maybe?

No way. That program is a wasteland in the making. And reportedly Xavier's coach turned them down already.

But yes, I think he's gotta go this year if he's gonna go at all.

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Shaka Smart just added more money to his pocket with that timeout playcalling.

This.

jbergey22 · 03-26-2011, 12:58 AM

I am literally stunned by this years tourny.

We are looking at a final four of either NC/Kent, Ari/Uconn, Fla/But, Kan/VCU.

Im not sure what was up with Ohio State. They hadnt played close to that poor on offense all year. Im not sure if they werent used to the athletes on Kentucky or what the problem was but I am shocked that they arent advancing.

Atleast Duke lost to a team that went crazy in the 2nd half. Ohio State has to be disappointed in their performance.

TargetPractice6 · 03-26-2011, 01:02 AM

Josh Harrellson is a boss and so is Brandon Knight.

RainMaker · 03-26-2011, 01:11 AM

I don't think people should be that stunned. The season had a ton of parity to it. I am stunned by Ohio State's loss since I think they were by far the most talented and balanced.

Young Drachma · 03-26-2011, 02:55 AM

Added to the impressiveness of VCU's run is they've played one more game than everyone else still left in this tournament.

SackAttack · 03-26-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Added to the impressiveness of VCU's run is they've played one more game than everyone else still left in this tournament.

Seriously. Who would've thought a play-in #11 would be a win away from the Final Four?

mauchow · 03-26-2011, 06:44 AM

Big ten sucked it up this year. Damn.

JPhillips · 03-26-2011, 08:14 AM

Crazy how things shook out for Kansas. They can get to the final four playing no one higher than a nine seed. They then have a decent chance of playing an eight seed to get to the championship game.

Makes me wonder if that's the easiest route to the championship ever.

wade moore · 03-26-2011, 09:07 AM

I agree about Kansas having the obvious road, but weren't we saying that about OSU as well?

Idano. I'd put VCU's chances around 10%, but if they play like they did against, oh, let's say GTown - it's certainly possible.

JPhillips · 03-26-2011, 09:39 AM

I wasn't saying that about OSU. I was worried about both KY and UNC. I think KU could have gotten to the championship against any potential opponents, but they have the possibility of not playing anyone in the top half of seeding until the championship game. That's incredibly lucky.

QuikSand · 03-26-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

I agree about Kansas having the obvious road, but weren't we saying that about OSU as well?

I don't think the observation is about the perceived quality of the various teams assigned to the region. It's about the actual seeds of the teams that the #1 actually got to play. And this year's Kansas team clearly has a shot to advance to the title game by playing, in all likelihood, the lowest aggregate seeds of anyone, ever. Their region has set up perfectly on this front, just by the obvious math of the hard bracket system.

03-25-2011, 08:50 PM	#1051
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	For the record, I really like Chrysler's new imaging ad campaign focusing on Detroit. 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!"

03-25-2011, 11:43 PM	#1053
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Glad I went out for dinner and missed the early games. These late games look to be close late! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-26-2011, 12:01 AM	#1062
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I can see someone with UNC, UConn, and Kentucky brackets. Not mine- I had Ohio St/San Diego St/Pitt/Kansas, but I'm sure they're out there 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!" Last edited by sterlingice : 03-26-2011 at 12:01 AM.

03-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#1065
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	For the record, I think my bracket might be last on ESPN.com. I am serious about this. It may very well be. __________________

03-26-2011, 12:05 AM	#1066
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Ha, nevermind...I'm middle-of-the-pack, somehow. The guy currently in second in the bracket challenge will have 7 of his 8 Elite Eight teams in if VCU wins. His only miss was Butler; he had Wisconsin beating them. That's filthy luck right there. Some informed choices, sure...but filthy luck added. __________________

03-25-2011, 11:57 PM	#1057
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	I give a lot of credit to the Kentucky defense, but I also feel like OSU has just missed some shots. Likely bothered by the Wildcats length ... I'm just not used to seeing some of these guys miss shots like they did in earlier part of 2nd half. Last few minutes they have looked tight. Until Diebler cans a cold-blooded 3 to tie it with 20 seconds to go, right as Im typing this.

03-25-2011, 11:57 PM	#1058
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	what a finish!!!!

03-25-2011, 11:58 PM	#1059
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	fuck

03-25-2011, 11:58 PM	#1060
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	And that one ended in a hurry ... brackets are pretty much pandemonium at this point. Anyone with Kansas has to feel very good, but I'm not sure there will be many brackets featuring any other champs that have actually advanced to the Elite 8.

03-25-2011, 11:59 PM	#1061
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	So much for chalk this year.

03-26-2011, 12:11 AM	#1068
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	florida state's last possession slightly less impressive than kentucky, sheesh.

03-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#1070
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Good news, wade- FSU can't play offense either 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!"

03-26-2011, 12:21 AM	#1073
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	I wonder (not really) if there have been any studies done between hard sighs before free throws and free throw percentage. It seems like, whenever someone's at the line, and they take a big breath before they shoot, it's not going in. FanGraphs, get on it! ; ) __________________

03-26-2011, 12:23 AM	#1076
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	So, as I watched UK/OSU for most of this time (as that was ending earlier)...when did VCU give up on offensive rebounding? Seems like they're content to try to get one good luck and then rush back. __________________

03-26-2011, 12:26 AM	#1078
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	Kind of sad Gus isnt doing this game. These two add no excitement to the game at all.

03-26-2011, 12:30 AM	#1079
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Unbelievable, and, at the same time, all too much. __________________

03-26-2011, 12:30 AM	#1081
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	grats to VCU. Florida State was wayyyyyyyyyyyy too casual bringing the ball upcourt in the final seconds.

03-26-2011, 12:35 AM	#1084
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	Wow... VCU was great in their first three games but I have no idea how they won this one. THIS was the more traditional mid-major "hit a bunch of threes and then hold on for dear life" type of tournament win. They were just much better than their opponents in the first three, but they did everything in the "How To Lose in the NCAAs" handbook tonight and somehow got away with it.

03-26-2011, 12:35 AM	#1085
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	That was one heck of a clusterfuck finishing attempt by FSU. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-26-2011, 12:37 AM	#1086
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	CAA represent. I have a feeling that Shaka might be coaching elsewhere next year. Tennessee, maybe? __________________ Input A No Input

03-26-2011, 12:47 AM	#1089
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	What an ending. I knew it'd be a first-to-70 slugfest. But I was worried for VCU there for a bit. FSU didn't just get outplayed in the end, Leonard Hamilton got completely out coached. Loved it. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github Last edited by Young Drachma : 03-26-2011 at 12:48 AM.

03-26-2011, 12:58 AM	#1091
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	I am literally stunned by this years tourny. We are looking at a final four of either NC/Kent, Ari/Uconn, Fla/But, Kan/VCU. Im not sure what was up with Ohio State. They hadnt played close to that poor on offense all year. Im not sure if they werent used to the athletes on Kentucky or what the problem was but I am shocked that they arent advancing. Atleast Duke lost to a team that went crazy in the 2nd half. Ohio State has to be disappointed in their performance. Last edited by jbergey22 : 03-26-2011 at 12:59 AM.

03-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#1092
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	Josh Harrellson is a boss and so is Brandon Knight.

03-26-2011, 01:11 AM	#1093
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I don't think people should be that stunned. The season had a ton of parity to it. I am stunned by Ohio State's loss since I think they were by far the most talented and balanced.

03-26-2011, 02:55 AM	#1094
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Added to the impressiveness of VCU's run is they've played one more game than everyone else still left in this tournament.

03-26-2011, 06:44 AM	#1096
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Big ten sucked it up this year. Damn.

03-26-2011, 08:14 AM	#1097
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Crazy how things shook out for Kansas. They can get to the final four playing no one higher than a nine seed. They then have a decent chance of playing an eight seed to get to the championship game. Makes me wonder if that's the easiest route to the championship ever. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

03-26-2011, 09:39 AM	#1099
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I wasn't saying that about OSU. I was worried about both KY and UNC. I think KU could have gotten to the championship against any potential opponents, but they have the possibility of not playing anyone in the top half of seeding until the championship game. That's incredibly lucky. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

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