Unofficial Official 2012-13 College Basketball Thread

[PilotMan]

Damn, that was a crazy 30 seconds for FGC! Massive team chemistry.

[mauchow]

Yup

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Given those options or maybe something else I’m overlooking, what would you go with?

Based on general experiences for various sports (including b'ball) rather than NCAA tournament hoops specific experience ... I'd say it's the 300's or hypothetical 200's if you want to see the game unfold. I'd be tempted by the floor risers (where I haven't sat since I was a kid, so I can't swear to anything) if I was more into the atmosphere & experience.

I'd avoid those angled corners for pretty much anything, I've never really enjoyed that particular view for any sporting event. Everything just looks odd to me, since that's not a camera angle you usually see.

FWIW.

[mauchow]

Brown is pretty good these two games

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by cartman

SI,

The nice thing about Cowboys Stadium is that they have the massive screens, so even if you are far away from the court, the action is HUGE on the TVs above the court. I'd stay away from the seats facing the baskets, and shoot for any seats along the sides.

But if I wanted to see it on the giant Jerryscreen(TM) or other large tv, I could stay home. I still want to see the game

SI

[sterlingice]

{duh}Florida Gulf Coast is looking pretty good{/duh}

SI

[Butter]

FGCU showing that in-season win over Miami was no fluke. I doubt they get past Florida, but we'll at least get a chance to see.

[SackAttack]

The world needs a FGCU/Kansas matchup in the Elite Eight.

[hoopsguy]

Pretty sure I won't be seeing much of LaSalle/Mississippi game tonight.

[sterlingice]

Random thought for the day: 2 of Lipscomb's 12 wins in their 12-18 season were against Florida Gulf Coast.

Si

[hoopsguy]

Danger time for Illini - DJ Richardson picks up 2nd foul, goes to bench. Then Miami gets back-to-back threes off their pick-and-roll action. Need defense to man up for next 3 1/2 minutes, otherwise it is going to be double digit deficit heading into halftime.

[molson]

Most of what I know about dating I learn from bud light ads that repeatedly air during tournament games.

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by molson

Most of what I know about dating I learn from bud light ads that repeatedly air during tournament games.

Agreed. Toasting the "no mustache" is a sure-fire winner.

[MrBug708]

Scott Van Pelt ‏@notthefakeSVP 1m
Am I really going to point out MWC is about to be out - losing to a 12,13,14 & 15? Nah - let's just enjoy the ZFGU run. I'm all about happy

[sterlingice]

Paid more than I wanted to but picked up some nice seats for the game on Friday in section C211.

SI

[spleen1015]

I wonder how much Barkley is liking the Miami/Illinois game right now.

[mauchow]

Thrilled Ole Miss lost. Woot.

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Paid more than I wanted to but picked up some nice seats for the game on Friday in section C211.

SI

Awesome, hope you have a blast ... although probably not rooting for your team

[mauchow]

Okay, GO ILLINI and Creighton!

[hoopsguy]

Samsung commercial .... youngblood, makin' buckets.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Awesome, hope you have a blast ... although probably not rooting for your team

I should enjoy it thoroughly. Sweet Sixteen games on Friday, back home Saturday for Easter with parents, then Sunday Astros-Rangers Opening Night. I'm excited

SI

[hoopsguy]

Illini with first free throw attempt after 30:23 seconds of play.

[tarcone]

Originally Posted by mauchow

Okay, GO ILLINI and Creighton!

+1

[sterlingice]

Illini going after Miami

SI

[cuervo72]

lol@George McCrae reference

[IlliniCub]

Sometime I get distracted from the actual game by watching Coach Groce on the sidelines

[hoopsguy]

That was super tough 3 for Larkin.

[Lathum]

"Coach, I touched the ball"

[cuervo72]

Heh.

[sterlingice]

Awful, awful call

SI

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

That was super tough 3 for Larkin.

Amazing clutch 3

SI

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Awful, awful call

SI

Yep. Like the announcers said, that rule needs to change to allow for that type of play to be reviewed during late game situations.

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Awful, awful call

SI

Yep, but at least refs can go replay every elbow throughout the game. So college basketball replay has that going for it.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Yep, but at least refs can go replay every elbow throughout the game. So college basketball replay has that going for it.

SI

[sterlingice]

I like how they fouled him but the refs weren't used to calling a foul in this game so they just let it go

SI

[hoopsguy]

Damn, Miami closed effectively ... couldn't turn them over, hit all their foul shots.

So many times I've gnashed my teeth watching this Illini team play. None of that tonight. Very happy with effort, glad seniors had effort they can be proud of to end their careers.

[IlliniCub]

Yeah I didn't even expect to make the tournament this year, so I'll take this

[hoopsguy]

OK, someone watching the Duke/Creighton game - Kelly with 4 fouls. How many minutes did it take for him to get those fouls? Guessing not many ...

[larrymcg421]

Whew. I'm not used to Miami being in the tournament, at least not as a major contender, so this was very nerve-wracking. So glad they pulled it out. That 3 by Larkin was epic.

I hate that there was a late call that went in their favor. I would've rather Illinois got the ball back and missed their shot, but what can you do?

[hoopsguy]

Larry, your guys were really clutch down the stretch. Breaks tend to go to the team who earn them over 40 minutes.

Certainly can't speak for all Illini fans, but I don't think that decided the game. Miami getting huge 3 from Larkin (nice push-off too! saw it on replay, but not live) and then hitting every foul shot won that game. Not a bad whistle.

[mckerney]

[tarcone]

That was a sweet play. I love this years cinderella. They are enthusiastic, and really have a great time playing.

[Julio Riddols]

Comer, man. That guy is good.

[LloydLungs]

Florida Gulf Coast is really freaking good. They'll probably get beat by Florida but I wouldn't put anything past them either. I'm sort of baffled by them because they really have some serious athletes and even a little bit of size, it's certainly not just a little 15 seed getting lucky with three-pointers. It doesn't look like a fluke at all to me, but I have no idea how they lost five games in the Atlantic Sun. Look at some of the teams they lost to, I know anybody can have a bad night but I really don't get it. Maybe the Gators will help me figure it out.

But that is really one likeable team. Their kids seem extremely easy to root for beyond just being an underdog.

[Groundhog]

I think the thing that makes them different (in the tourney at least, like most I haven't seen them play prior to that) is that, unlike a lot of more talented teams, they aren't playing 'not to lose' - ie. dribble it up the court, work 15 seconds off the clock passing it around the perimeter, high screen, etc. etc. etc. every possession. The are playing a little more upbeat and maybe even 'reckless', and while I think that will end up hurting them in the next game, maybe it will show other Div 1 coaches that it's possible to win without over-coaching.

[Lathum]

Hearing people complain about their brackets is worse than bad beat stories in poker

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Damn, Miami closed effectively ... couldn't turn them over, hit all their foul shots.

So many times I've gnashed my teeth watching this Illini team play. None of that tonight. Very happy with effort, glad seniors had effort they can be proud of to end their careers.

Looks like you got a nice upgrade in Groce. Sorry you guys weren't able to pull the upset, but a good strong effort nonetheless.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Lathum

Hearing people complain about their brackets is worse than bad beat stories in poker

People who brag about their brackets baffle me. If you've been at this long enough, I would think you realize A) it's a crapshoot so B) the secretary always wins so C) there's nothing to gain from bragging unless you've actually won.

SI

[mauchow]

Damn it! I had Wisconsin winning it all!!

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

People who brag about their brackets baffle me. If you've been at this long enough, I would think you realize A) it's a crapshoot so B) the secretary always wins so C) there's nothing to gain from bragging unless you've actually won.

SI

D) The Elite Eight is where competitive brackets go to die every year.

It is at least a little interesting assessing chances of winning heading into the Final Four, where there are just a few possible outcomes. To continue Lathum's poker analogy, being leader heading into S16 is like being money leader at time the bubble hits in poker tourney. Would take it, but not a ton of correlation in terms of winning the whole thing.