Official 2020 College Basketball Thread - Page 5

molson · 03-14-2021, 08:47 PM

I've found it really hard to get into any sports the last year, except MMA, which for many reasons I've watched more of, but work has lined up so that I can take it easy Thursday and Friday, so I'll give it another chance.

It was nice how relatively normal the selection show felt. So, go Syracuse, go on one of your weird tournament runs where your team is limited but your opponents act like they've never seen a zone defense before and throw up lots of horrible shots.

miami_fan · 03-15-2021, 02:39 PM

I would really like to know more.

One of the most bizarre sports photos you will ever see: A security guard at the Atlantic 10 Title Game put a cameraman in a chokehold as he was filming St. Bonaventure's on-court celebration.

Photo captured by St. Bonaventure student @griffinpquinn. pic.twitter.com/IF7zftij64
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) March 14, 2021

St. Bonaventure, 2021 Atlantic 10 chhampions pic.twitter.com/BgpLPQ6oCg
— Jeff Uveino (@realjuveino) March 14, 2021

Ksyrup · 03-15-2021, 02:41 PM

What little I read suggested he was in an area he was not allowed to be in, but that's as far as I got.

BYU 14 · 03-15-2021, 05:12 PM

The video shows the guard trying to keep in back and the kid keeps trying to get around him and eventually does, so the guard grabs him. and that was a soft chokehold, it was just to pull him away. no win for the guard and the kid should have listened. He also released the hold once he had turned him away from the players and gotten him off the court.

Of course twitter verse is going after the guard and largely giving the guy who was taking pictures in a space he was not supposed to be in a pass. no story here and nobody was hurt.

Kodos · 03-15-2021, 06:09 PM

Indiana fires basketball coach Archie Miller after four seasons, zero NCAA Tournament appearances - CBSSports.com

Unsurprisingly, Indiana fired Archie Miller today. I had high hopes for him when he was hired, but he never lived up to expectations. No idea who will replace him. The Indiana board I frequent is down due to high traffic, I'm sure.

Maybe this time will be different. Until proven otherwise, I'll just assume the Curse of Bobby Knight remains...

Thomkal · 03-15-2021, 09:50 PM

After a disappointing loss to App State in the Sun Belt semis, Coastal still gets to play in a postseason tournament-the 8 team CBI starting next Monday. All games at Daytona Beach Florida.

Drake · 03-15-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Unsurprisingly, Indiana fired Archie Miller today. I had high hopes for him when he was hired, but he never lived up to expectations. No idea who will replace him. The Indiana board I frequent is down due to high traffic, I'm sure.

Maybe this time will be different. Until proven otherwise, I'll just assume the Curse of Bobby Knight remains...

This was our big chance to Tampa Bay the NCAA tournament, too.

I don't have big hopes. We'll probably try to lure Pitino away from Iona and call it a win.

But I'd donate my left nut to get Beard from Texas Tech. His teams play the motion offense that makes me nostalgic for my childhood.

tarcone · 03-15-2021, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Indiana fires basketball coach Archie Miller after four seasons, zero NCAA Tournament appearances - CBSSports.com

Unsurprisingly, Indiana fired Archie Miller today. I had high hopes for him when he was hired, but he never lived up to expectations. No idea who will replace him. The Indiana board I frequent is down due to high traffic, I'm sure.

Maybe this time will be different. Until proven otherwise, I'll just assume the Curse of Bobby Knight remains...

I have the perfect replacement: Steve Alford.

Bring him home, Indiana. That would be awesome.

Swaggs · 03-15-2021, 10:44 PM

John Beilein seems like the perfect fit for Indiana, if they can live with his age (68). He may only has 5-7 good years left, but I think he would get them back into the top tier of the Big Ten within 2-3.

Chris Beard would be a home run hire, but he already makes a ton of money and has proven he can win at Texas Tech. I’m not sure I see him leaving the security he has there.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-15-2021, 11:12 PM

I don't know, rehabilitating Hoosiers basketball could be a pretty big draw.

Kodos · 03-15-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

I have the perfect replacement: Steve Alford.

Bring him home, Indiana. That would be awesome.

Fuck no.

Kodos · 03-15-2021, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

I have the perfect replacement: Steve Alford.

Bring him home, Indiana. That would be awesome.

About the only team Archie could beat was Iowa.

Kodos · 03-15-2021, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I don't know, rehabilitating Hoosiers basketball could be a pretty big draw.

Tough too. It doesn’t take much for the fans to turn on you.

tarcone · 03-16-2021, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

About the only team Archie could beat was Iowa.

Another reason to bring Alford home.

miked · 03-16-2021, 08:30 AM

Lose to RU 3 times in a season, get fired.

Kodos · 03-16-2021, 08:51 AM

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Lose to RU 3 times in a season, get fired.

Pretty good formula there. Or going 0-7 against Purdue over 4 years.

jbergey22 · 03-17-2021, 09:21 AM

Minnesota and Indiana proving the "grass isnt always greener."

I really wasnt a fan of the Gophers getting rid of Tubby and I wasnt overly unimpressed by the job Crean had done at Indiana.

Pitino did have some bad luck at Minnesota. Or maybe he wasnt a tough enough on discipline as his teams had numerous off the court issues.

jbergey22 · 03-17-2021, 09:26 AM

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I think this year's tournament with all the COVID-19 chaos this season will be the craziest ever-most upsets, more "weaker" conferences having teams move on to deep in the tournament.

Id probably agree however I think the fans in the stands cheering for the underdogs played a huge influence in the "upsets". Being that 25 percent capacity is all that is being allowed Im kind of thinking the opposite.

jbergey22 · 03-17-2021, 09:30 AM

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Iowa is terrible. I will not watch another game until the B1G tourney. We need a new coach.

We are an average B1G team with a really good player and I do not see another win on our schedule.

I will spend my time watching our wrestling team, which is dominant and will win the national title this year.

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I was slightly disappointed in the region Iowa landed. I was hoping to get in with Baylor.

But a 2 seed is really exciting. I cant wait for this to begin. Lots of good 1st round games out there.

Iowa stock appears to swing like Gamestop in Tarcones eyes. Hard to keep it straight from week to week.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-17-2021, 09:57 AM

I took all of my money out of the Iowa basketball stock with an eye towards the NFL draft next month. I'm still doing research but I'm liking the outlook on several Iowa prospects. I'm just waiting for tarcone to release his prospectus before I pull the trigger.

jbergey22 · 03-17-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

I took all of my money out of the Iowa basketball stock with an eye towards the NFL draft next month. I'm still doing research but I'm liking the outlook on several Iowa prospects. I'm just waiting for tarcone to release his prospectus before I pull the trigger.

Id imagine we will see plenty of "can't miss" prospects.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-17-2021, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Tough too. It doesn’t take much for the fans to turn on you.

Yeah, I don't think it's likely. But it would be foolish to underrate the appeal of being the guy to rehabilitate such a storied program.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-17-2021, 10:16 AM

In tarcone's defense just about everyone around here turns into a giant homer during the NFL draft.

cartman · 03-17-2021, 11:25 AM

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In tarcone's defense just about everyone around here turns into a giant homer during the NFL draft.

It is obvious that Sam Ehlinger will be the first QB taken in the draft.

Kodos · 03-17-2021, 04:32 PM

I don't want to get my hopes up in the IU coaching search, but folks are making that hard to avoid. But BS rumors are usually BS.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-17-2021, 04:33 PM

Does BS mean bullshit or Brad Stevens

Kodos · 03-17-2021, 04:38 PM

The first one is Brad Stevens, the second one is bullshit.

But dear god, people on the interwebs are getting my hopes up. Usually followed by them getting dashed on the rocks of despair.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-17-2021, 04:46 PM

I'm kind of excited about the Minnesota opening as I have a fair amount of faith in our AD (Coyle). He got Fleck when he seemed to be the hottest property after bringing WMU to the Cotton Bowl. I would be pretty happy with Craig Smith (Utah St), but I feel like he might have a wild card up his sleeve.

Kodos · 03-17-2021, 04:49 PM

Everyday’s different. I’m feeling a shift. Am I trippin or....#iubb Do y’all feel it to? #enjoyingtheprocess #isitbrad? #asthehoosoerturns pic.twitter.com/es536Fanpy
— A.J. Guyton (@ajguyton) March 17, 2021

Smoke.

cartman · 03-17-2021, 05:58 PM

Gregg Popovich is in Bloomington

Kodos · 03-17-2021, 06:06 PM

He can join Stevens's staff!

sovereignstar v2 · 03-18-2021, 07:33 PM

IT'S TOURNEY TIME

Brian Swartz · 03-18-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

In tarcone's defense just about everyone around here turns into a giant homer during the NFL draft.

I remain close to the opposite of a homer during the draft. I'm a Lions fan. It's who we are.

tarcone · 03-18-2021, 08:59 PM

I will always toot the Hawkeyes at draft time. We produce great NFL players.

This year is thin though. Our LT just didnt develop like hoped.

MrBug708 · 03-19-2021, 09:47 AM

Happy Tyus Edney Day everyone!

molson · 03-19-2021, 11:42 AM

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Happy Tyus Edney Day everyone!

I learned years later that that happened here in Boise of all places.

You never know what will happen when you can get to an NCAA tournament game.

They haven't come to Boise very often, though, there were originally supposed to be there right now. Oh well.

HerRealName · 03-19-2021, 02:16 PM

This should be the last game for the refs in the Arkansas - Colgate game.

tarcone · 03-19-2021, 04:26 PM

At least it wasnt Bo Boraski. That dude is a terrible ref.

Brian Swartz · 03-19-2021, 04:46 PM

Is this the same Ohio State team that almost won the BIG tournament? Unpredictability is the greatest strength of college basketball, but also its greatest weakness IMO.

tarcone · 03-19-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Is this the same Ohio State team that almost won the BIG tournament? Unpredictability is the greatest strength of college basketball, but also its greatest weakness IMO.

They are pretty good, but they finished 5th in the B1G which is about right. Michigan is slumping and that is why OSU got them.

sterlingice · 03-19-2021, 05:03 PM

More free hoops

SI

sovereignstar v2 · 03-19-2021, 05:04 PM

Not a fan of that last second shot. Drive to the hoop, man!

sovereignstar v2 · 03-19-2021, 05:11 PM

Brian Swartz · 03-19-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

They are pretty good, but they finished 5th in the B1G which is about right. Michigan is slumping and that is why OSU got them.

Not just the Michigan game, they aren't getting Livers back and won't be the same without him. OSU also took Illinois to OT. They were really playing well.

bob · 03-19-2021, 05:19 PM

The refs in the GT - Loyola game can eat a bag of dicks.

Good job, Oral Roberts

Brian Swartz · 03-19-2021, 05:23 PM

I imagine the 'what is the Big Ten doing with two #1 seeds, conference sucks' mantra to hit fever pitch soon. Curious to see how the rest of the weekend plays out.

bob · 03-19-2021, 05:28 PM

This is fucking ridiculous

tarcone · 03-19-2021, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Not just the Michigan game, they aren't getting Livers back and won't be the same without him. OSU also took Illinois to OT. They were really playing well.

They were slumping at the end of the regular season. Iowa got them by 16 at Columbus.

They just didnt seem like the same team as earlier in the season.

tarcone · 03-19-2021, 05:56 PM

Loyola 10 offensive rebounds, GA Tech 0

bob · 03-19-2021, 05:59 PM

Tennessee getting taken to the wood shed

03-14-2021, 08:47 PM	#201
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I've found it really hard to get into any sports the last year, except MMA, which for many reasons I've watched more of, but work has lined up so that I can take it easy Thursday and Friday, so I'll give it another chance. It was nice how relatively normal the selection show felt. So, go Syracuse, go on one of your weird tournament runs where your team is limited but your opponents act like they've never seen a zone defense before and throw up lots of horrible shots. Last edited by molson : 03-14-2021 at 08:47 PM.

03-15-2021, 02:39 PM	#202
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I would really like to know more. One of the most bizarre sports photos you will ever see: A security guard at the Atlantic 10 Title Game put a cameraman in a chokehold as he was filming St. Bonaventure's on-court celebration. Photo captured by St. Bonaventure student @griffinpquinn. pic.twitter.com/IF7zftij64 — Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) March 14, 2021 St. Bonaventure, 2021 Atlantic 10 chhampions pic.twitter.com/BgpLPQ6oCg — Jeff Uveino (@realjuveino) March 14, 2021 __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

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Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Indiana fires basketball coach Archie Miller after four seasons, zero NCAA Tournament appearances - CBSSports.com Unsurprisingly, Indiana fired Archie Miller today. I had high hopes for him when he was hired, but he never lived up to expectations. No idea who will replace him. The Indiana board I frequent is down due to high traffic, I'm sure. Maybe this time will be different. Until proven otherwise, I'll just assume the Curse of Bobby Knight remains... __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 03-15-2021 at 06:09 PM.

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BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	The video shows the guard trying to keep in back and the kid keeps trying to get around him and eventually does, so the guard grabs him. and that was a soft chokehold, it was just to pull him away. no win for the guard and the kid should have listened. He also released the hold once he had turned him away from the players and gotten him off the court. Of course twitter verse is going after the guard and largely giving the guy who was taking pictures in a space he was not supposed to be in a pass. no story here and nobody was hurt.

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Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	John Beilein seems like the perfect fit for Indiana, if they can live with his age (68). He may only has 5-7 good years left, but I think he would get them back into the top tier of the Big Ten within 2-3. Chris Beard would be a home run hire, but he already makes a ton of money and has proven he can win at Texas Tech. I’m not sure I see him leaving the security he has there. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

03-15-2021, 11:12 PM	#210
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I don't know, rehabilitating Hoosiers basketball could be a pretty big draw.

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jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	Minnesota and Indiana proving the "grass isnt always greener." I really wasnt a fan of the Gophers getting rid of Tubby and I wasnt overly unimpressed by the job Crean had done at Indiana. Pitino did have some bad luck at Minnesota. Or maybe he wasnt a tough enough on discipline as his teams had numerous off the court issues.

03-17-2021, 09:57 AM	#220
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I took all of my money out of the Iowa basketball stock with an eye towards the NFL draft next month. I'm still doing research but I'm liking the outlook on several Iowa prospects. I'm just waiting for tarcone to release his prospectus before I pull the trigger.

03-17-2021, 10:16 AM	#223
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	In tarcone's defense just about everyone around here turns into a giant homer during the NFL draft.

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Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I don't want to get my hopes up in the IU coaching search, but folks are making that hard to avoid. But BS rumors are usually BS. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-17-2021, 04:33 PM	#226
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Does BS mean bullshit or Brad Stevens

03-17-2021, 04:38 PM	#227
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	The first one is Brad Stevens, the second one is bullshit. But dear god, people on the interwebs are getting my hopes up. Usually followed by them getting dashed on the rocks of despair. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-17-2021, 04:46 PM	#228
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I'm kind of excited about the Minnesota opening as I have a fair amount of faith in our AD (Coyle). He got Fleck when he seemed to be the hottest property after bringing WMU to the Cotton Bowl. I would be pretty happy with Craig Smith (Utah St), but I feel like he might have a wild card up his sleeve.

03-17-2021, 04:49 PM	#229
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03-17-2021, 06:06 PM	#231
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	He can join Stevens's staff! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-18-2021, 07:33 PM	#232
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	IT'S TOURNEY TIME

03-18-2021, 08:59 PM	#234
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I will always toot the Hawkeyes at draft time. We produce great NFL players. This year is thin though. Our LT just didnt develop like hoped. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-19-2021, 09:47 AM	#235
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Happy Tyus Edney Day everyone!

03-19-2021, 02:16 PM	#237
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	This should be the last game for the refs in the Arkansas - Colgate game.

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	At least it wasnt Bo Boraski. That dude is a terrible ref. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-19-2021, 04:46 PM	#239
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Is this the same Ohio State team that almost won the BIG tournament? Unpredictability is the greatest strength of college basketball, but also its greatest weakness IMO.

03-19-2021, 05:03 PM	#241
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03-19-2021, 05:04 PM	#242
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Not a fan of that last second shot. Drive to the hoop, man!

03-19-2021, 05:11 PM	#243
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Wow

03-19-2021, 05:19 PM	#245
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	The refs in the GT - Loyola game can eat a bag of dicks. Good job, Oral Roberts

03-19-2021, 05:23 PM	#246
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	I imagine the 'what is the Big Ten doing with two #1 seeds, conference sucks' mantra to hit fever pitch soon. Curious to see how the rest of the weekend plays out.

03-19-2021, 05:28 PM	#247
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	This is fucking ridiculous

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Loyola 10 offensive rebounds, GA Tech 0 __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-19-2021, 05:59 PM	#250
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Tennessee getting taken to the wood shed

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