2018-19 College Basketball thread - Page 5

miami_fan · 03-19-2019, 06:55 PM

Am I the only person who only watches TruTV for the NCAA tournament games?

Brian Swartz · 03-19-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Zion might score 70 on UT, all he'd need is enough touches. They have absolutely no one that could defend him without fouling out by halftime.

Neither does most of the teams they've played, and yet his season high is half that. In a game they still lost.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-19-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Neither does most of the teams they've played, and yet his season high is half that. In a game they still lost.

I don't say it with any pleasure, I wish to hell the Vols had more depth / more interior presence. If they did, they could get hot & make a serious run.

Alas, they don't. And I just don't see that happening, no matter how likable Williams & Schofield are.

spleen1015 · 03-20-2019, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Am I the only person who only watches TruTV for the NCAA tournament games?

I think the last time I tuned to TruTV was last March for these games.

Thomkal · 03-20-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Coastal Carolina did make it into a tourney this year surprisingly at 15-16. They made it into the CBI, where they have some good memories making it all the way to the championship game in 2017. Howard from the MEAC will travel to Conway to play the Chants.

Coastal moves on in the CBI, beating Howard 81-72 and will face W. Virginia in the next round.

PilotMan · 03-20-2019, 09:47 PM

I'll admit, I didn't get to watch the game. Had a long day on a college tour, got home and forgot about it. Very happy to report that the Bison will get first crack at taking down the Blue Devils. Go Bison!

Kodos · 03-21-2019, 11:58 AM

2019 March Madness Predictions | FiveThirtyEight

This is kinda cool. If offers real-time probabilities of each team winning in a given matchup.

bhlloy · 03-21-2019, 04:34 PM

That’s about as bad a handling of an end game situation from
Belmont right there as I’ve seen in a really long time

tarcone · 03-21-2019, 04:49 PM

Belmont and New Mexico St killed me. So close.

JPhillips · 03-21-2019, 05:33 PM

Ja Morant is putting a beating on Marquette.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-21-2019, 05:36 PM

My bracket has little option but to improve.
Currently sitting in the 7th percentile on ESPN.

miami_fan · 03-21-2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

My bracket has little option but to improve.
Currently sitting in the 7th percentile on ESPN.

14th percentile here.

The good news I have only lost one of my sweet sixteen teams. Huge improvement over this point last year.

Brian Swartz · 03-22-2019, 12:26 AM

Good day for the Big Ten. Maryland could easily have lost, but that's more first-round wins already (5) than they had teams in the tournament (4) last year.

cartman · 03-22-2019, 08:26 AM

Got 15 out of 16 right yesterday in the CBS pick' em. Florida over Nevada was the one I missed.

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 08:33 AM

I haven't seen anyone picking NDSU over Duke today?

LOL

In all seriousness, at this point, the school and team are celebrating the coverage of the school. This will be the most watched NDSU sporting event in history. That's something, after 7 national football championships, this is the biggest event in school history, and one with no pressure, and no expectation of a result. It's just a party day all the way around.

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

I haven't seen anyone picking NDSU over Duke today?

LOL

In all seriousness, at this point, the school and team are celebrating the coverage of the school. This will be the most watched NDSU sporting event in history. That's something, after 7 national football championships, this is the biggest event in school history, and one with no pressure, and no expectation of a result. It's just a party day all the way around.

So not even you are picking NDSU?

I think you have the right mindset-enjoy the experience and consider it a victory if the game isn't over by halftime. Make Duke at least earn the win. Good luck to the Bison!

cartman · 03-22-2019, 09:15 AM

NDSU should put their football O-line out there to stop any drives to the basket

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

NDSU should put their football O-line out there to stop any drives to the basket

I'd even take a couple of them, let us play 7 v 5 and see what happens.

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 09:25 AM

Oh, and our local college, NKU, which is about 10 minutes up the road, can't get any major local news coverage, even though they are in the tournament once again. Good luck to the Norse today too!

molson · 03-22-2019, 09:32 AM

It's really time to move back the 3 point line when offensively-challenged Syracuse and Baylor combine to hit the most 3-pointers in a regulation NCAA tournament game in history.

bob · 03-22-2019, 12:17 PM

Holy freaking commercials....

Brian Swartz · 03-22-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

NKU, which is about 10 minutes up the road, can't get any major local news coverage, even though they are in the tournament once again.

Doing more than showing up so far, close game with Texas Tech in the first half.

AnalBumCover · 03-22-2019, 02:05 PM

My alma mater UCI is keeping pace. 30-30 tie at half.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 02:36 PM

Go G-W Go

bob · 03-22-2019, 02:38 PM

Poor UVA...

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 02:44 PM

wow, it couldn't happen again could it?

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Doing more than showing up so far, close game with Texas Tech in the first half.

They were really close despite playing like total crap. Tech made some good adjustments and settled down in the 2nd half like they were expected to. Still a good showing for the local team.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-22-2019, 02:45 PM

I have to believe they are going to snap out of it at some point, but holy crap.

bob · 03-22-2019, 02:46 PM

They better before half time - otherwise the pressure might just get to them. Have to remember these are kids.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 02:55 PM

UT-Colgate is kinda weird.

Colgate big man, conference player of the year, 0/4 with 0 points. Yet they're only down 12 and have been competitive for all but a couple of runs (9-0 to start and then and 18-5 run that they answered with an 8-0 of their own).

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 03:24 PM

Colgate big guy STILL hasn't scored ... and the UT lead is down to 1.

Is Rick Barnes gonna Rick Barnes?

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 03:29 PM

could be two big upsets in a row

cartman · 03-22-2019, 03:39 PM

after 15-1 yesterday, I'm off to a 2-2 start today

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 03:47 PM

Looks like Gardner-Webb remembered its Gardner-Webb, but Colgate still in with a chance late

bob · 03-22-2019, 03:48 PM

UVA pulling away now....

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 03:59 PM

Awww too bad for Colgate

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 04:01 PM

Barnes nearly Barnes'ed it. Weird game.

And to my surprise UVA finally figured it out.

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 06:18 PM

12-5 at the first break. Stop the game and call it for NDSU.

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

12-5 at the first break. Stop the game and call it for NDSU.

down only 4 at the half. Pretty respectable I'd say.

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 07:06 PM

Yep, they have to hang on, 'cause it's gonna get rough in the second half, but they've done very well tonight.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 07:43 PM

re: Duke -- Well THAT escalated quickly

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Yep, they have to hang on, 'cause it's gonna get rough in the second half, but they've done very well tonight.

Welp it was fun while it lasted

PilotMan · 03-22-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Welp it was fun while it lasted

It's still fun.

Thomkal · 03-22-2019, 09:18 PM

wow Liberty with a shocker over Miss State. Good night for former/current Big South teams with Gardner-Webb and Liberty. And now #16 seed Iona is ahead of #1 North Carolina by 5 at the half. Crazy day for the tourney.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-22-2019, 11:07 PM

Good news: I picked a 12 v 13 second round matchup
Bad news: It ain't NMSU vs Northeastern like I thought

Thomkal · 03-23-2019, 06:48 AM

oof Jon

tarcone · 03-23-2019, 08:04 AM

Great first round. Cant wait for these weekend games.

Iowa stunned me. But they have to play like they did in the 2nd half the entire game.

cartman · 03-23-2019, 10:05 AM

Was a pedestrian 10-6 yesterday in my picks.

There is still one perfect bracket left in the CBS game.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-23-2019, 11:22 AM

I was a similarly pedestrian 22/36 for the first round, but I only lost 2 sweet sixteen teams (Belmont and Wisconsin). Still anyone's game in our pool.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-23-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

oof Jon

Yeeeeah. It ain't been pretty.

I'm down 4 S16s already.

Conversely, my women's bracket that I had less confidence in than any previous year, 15/16 on day one including all three lower seeds that won. My only miss was a 10/7 that didn't happen. Having said that I figure I'll go 8-8 today lol.

03-19-2019, 06:55 PM	#201
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Am I the only person who only watches TruTV for the NCAA tournament games? __________________ "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 Last edited by miami_fan : 03-19-2019 at 06:56 PM.

03-20-2019, 09:47 PM	#206
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I'll admit, I didn't get to watch the game. Had a long day on a college tour, got home and forgot about it. Very happy to report that the Bison will get first crack at taking down the Blue Devils. Go Bison! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	That’s about as bad a handling of an end game situation from Belmont right there as I’ve seen in a really long time

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03-22-2019, 12:26 AM	#213
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Good day for the Big Ten. Maryland could easily have lost, but that's more first-round wins already (5) than they had teams in the tournament (4) last year.

03-22-2019, 08:26 AM	#214
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Got 15 out of 16 right yesterday in the CBS pick' em. Florida over Nevada was the one I missed. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-22-2019, 08:33 AM	#215
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I haven't seen anyone picking NDSU over Duke today? LOL In all seriousness, at this point, the school and team are celebrating the coverage of the school. This will be the most watched NDSU sporting event in history. That's something, after 7 national football championships, this is the biggest event in school history, and one with no pressure, and no expectation of a result. It's just a party day all the way around. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-22-2019, 09:15 AM	#217
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	NDSU should put their football O-line out there to stop any drives to the basket __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-22-2019, 09:25 AM	#219
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Oh, and our local college, NKU, which is about 10 minutes up the road, can't get any major local news coverage, even though they are in the tournament once again. Good luck to the Norse today too! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-22-2019, 09:32 AM	#220
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	It's really time to move back the 3 point line when offensively-challenged Syracuse and Baylor combine to hit the most 3-pointers in a regulation NCAA tournament game in history.

03-22-2019, 12:17 PM	#221
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Holy freaking commercials....

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AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	My alma mater UCI is keeping pace. 30-30 tie at half.

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JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Go G-W Go __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Poor UVA...

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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	wow, it couldn't happen again could it? __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I have to believe they are going to snap out of it at some point, but holy crap.

03-22-2019, 02:46 PM	#229
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	They better before half time - otherwise the pressure might just get to them. Have to remember these are kids. Last edited by bob : 03-22-2019 at 02:49 PM.

03-22-2019, 02:55 PM	#230
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	UT-Colgate is kinda weird. Colgate big man, conference player of the year, 0/4 with 0 points. Yet they're only down 12 and have been competitive for all but a couple of runs (9-0 to start and then and 18-5 run that they answered with an 8-0 of their own). __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-22-2019, 03:24 PM	#231
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Colgate big guy STILL hasn't scored ... and the UT lead is down to 1. Is Rick Barnes gonna Rick Barnes? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	could be two big upsets in a row __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

03-22-2019, 03:39 PM	#233
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	after 15-1 yesterday, I'm off to a 2-2 start today __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-22-2019, 03:47 PM	#234
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Looks like Gardner-Webb remembered its Gardner-Webb, but Colgate still in with a chance late __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

03-22-2019, 03:48 PM	#235
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	UVA pulling away now....

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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Awww too bad for Colgate __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

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JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Barnes nearly Barnes'ed it. Weird game. And to my surprise UVA finally figured it out. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	12-5 at the first break. Stop the game and call it for NDSU. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Yep, they have to hang on, 'cause it's gonna get rough in the second half, but they've done very well tonight. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	re: Duke -- Well THAT escalated quickly __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	wow Liberty with a shocker over Miss State. Good night for former/current Big South teams with Gardner-Webb and Liberty. And now #16 seed Iona is ahead of #1 North Carolina by 5 at the half. Crazy day for the tourney. __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

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03-23-2019, 06:48 AM	#246
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	oof Jon __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

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