The Official March Madness 2007 Thread - Page 5

INDalltheway · 03-16-2007, 02:02 AM

I just want to add that they are called free throws. I am tired of reading "don't shoot fouls".

Butter · 03-16-2007, 07:23 AM

Can all the high-major lovers quit playing the Duke card now?

JeeberD · 03-16-2007, 11:48 AM

Come on, UNT. Lets keep this up!

SuperGrover · 03-16-2007, 12:24 PM

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Can all the high-major lovers quit playing the Duke card now?

Pardon? I think it's been pretty clear so far the power conferences are dominant this year. 10-1 yesterday with the dook loss being thje only blemish (tee hee, I hate dook). Kind of tough to hang your hat on mid-major power when they haven't shown up at all in the tourney so far.

JeeberD · 03-16-2007, 12:25 PM

Well, that was fun while it lasted...

GoldenEagle · 03-16-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Come on, UNT. Lets keep this up!

UNT is playing tough though. Johhny Jones had them come to play. We will see what happens in the second half. I wish Hunt had hit that three.

Logan · 03-16-2007, 12:31 PM

Too many unforced TOs for UNT. I picked those fuckers to win.

JeeberD · 03-16-2007, 12:32 PM

I really don't see them being able to hang with the Tigers the rest of the game. Hell, the last three minutes they couldn't do a damn thing.

That being said, they're playing a very respectable game. But like I said in the brackets thread, I'm rooting for UNT this game, but if the Tigers win then they're the team I'm rooting for the rest of the way...

KevinNU7 · 03-16-2007, 12:37 PM

Can someone explain to me why some of the West and Midwest regionals are in Buffalo, NY?

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperGrover

Pardon? I think it's been pretty clear so far the power conferences are dominant this year. 10-1 yesterday with the dook loss being thje only blemish (tee hee, I hate dook). Kind of tough to hang your hat on mid-major power when they haven't shown up at all in the tourney so far.

I love when people throw out misleading/inaccurate stats.

High-Majors were 13-4...

Mid-Majors were 3-4

Mid-Majors were 1-2 against High-Majors (with one of those losses from a conference tourney winner [GW] that had not chance at an at-large bid)

11 of the High-Major victories came from Low-Majors.

Not exactly a telling stat that the high-majors dominated the mid-majors.

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 12:40 PM

Dola: this is a common tactic for High-Major elitists.. like Packer throwing out how many tourney wins High Majors had over the last 5 years compared to Mids.

MJ4H · 03-16-2007, 12:50 PM

How did the mid-high majors do? What is their record against the mezzo-sopranos? For fuck's sake.

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

How did the mid-high majors do? What is their record against the mezzo-sopranos? For fuck's sake.

There's a very distinct definition of High, Mid, and Low Major.

To use the pummeling of Low-Majors by High-Majors to somehow prove that the Mid-Majors suck is moronic.

KevinNU7 · 03-16-2007, 01:01 PM

It is a well know fact that High Major fans considered everyone below them to be Mid-Majors which is a joke. All the 1 vs 16 games were highs vs lows, you can't count those in a mid vs high arguement it is just stupid.

If you are rating something and use the term "high" for one thing and "Middle" for another guess what you also need? "low"

adubroff · 03-16-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

There's a very distinct definition of High, Mid, and Low Major.

To use the pummeling of Low-Majors by High-Majors to somehow prove that the Mid-Majors suck is moronic.

Just for clarity sake, what is the definition you're using?

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by adubroff

Just for clarity sake, what is the definition you're using?

Alright, maybe it's not "precise".. but there are 9 conferences commonly considered mid-majors to the 6 high major conferences. For reference of coming up with the records that I posted above, I used:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-major#Basketball

MJ4H · 03-16-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

There's a very distinct definition of High, Mid, and Low Major.

To use the pummeling of Low-Majors by High-Majors to somehow prove that the Mid-Majors suck is moronic.

I didn't say there wasn't. I just think it is a ridiculous discussion.

Edited to be clear - to me discussing this instead of how specific teams are doing is just weird. I don't understand rooting for "mid-majors" or "high-majors." It's just a weird idea. Sorry if I came off poorly.

ImTheCrew · 03-16-2007, 01:43 PM

im 16 of 18 so far...

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 01:43 PM

And now mid-majors are 2-2 against High-Majors overall and 2-0 on the day for Friday.

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

I didn't say there wasn't. I just think it is a ridiculous discussion.

You don't think there is a valid discussion to be had about whether mid-majors belong in the tourney and how many? And whether there is an unfair bias towards the High-Majors?

That's right, of course not - you're a Razorbacks fan - my #2 candidate for teams that shouldn't be here.

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 01:45 PM

Dola - sorry if that was a bit rude, but I get very furstrated at the High-Major bias.

Warhammer · 03-16-2007, 01:52 PM

Not only that, but the charm of this tournament is that the little guys do knock off the big guys.

Thomkal · 03-16-2007, 02:06 PM

Go Winthrop! (Big South country here)

Wolfpack · 03-16-2007, 02:21 PM

My one insane pick of the bracket is leading 10-0 early. It's all downhill from here, though, I'm sure.

mckerney · 03-16-2007, 02:33 PM

Let's go Islanders!!!

Easy Mac · 03-16-2007, 02:36 PM

TAM-CC has the kid from arrested development playing for them

JeeberD · 03-16-2007, 02:46 PM

This game is freakin' awesome...

Go CC!

BrianD · 03-16-2007, 02:48 PM

I can't believe how bad Wisconsin is looking right now.

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:00 PM

Wow Wisco can't make a shot. Their offense always has been a bit shaky if Tucker isn't scoring but this is crazy.

KevinNU7 · 03-16-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

Can someone explain to me why some of the West and Midwest regionals are in Buffalo, NY?

MikeVic · 03-16-2007, 03:06 PM

This is a really low-scoring game, isn't it?? (Wisc-Texas A&M C.C.)

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

Can someone explain to me why some of the West and Midwest regionals are in Buffalo, NY?

About 3 or 4 years ago the NCAA went to this pod system where the first round pod can feed into any region. The idea is to keep more teams a bit closer to home. The regions names are now just where the sweet 16 games are played. This idea actually started with the women's tourney and when it worked there they moved it to the mens as well.

kingfc22 · 03-16-2007, 03:16 PM

(*&#$ CBS. Why are you cutting away from ND/Winthrop to show me the start of the 2nd half for Nevada/Creighton.

Thomkal · 03-16-2007, 03:17 PM

Winthrop choking badly, had a 20 point lead on Notre Dame at one point

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:17 PM

Horrible foul on Kurz there. What was he thinking with 4 fouls and an easy layup in progress. I understand not wanting to give up an easy basket but sometimes you just have to give it up to stay in the game. After mostly snoozers yesterday today is shaping up to be pretty interesting.

edit: not even close to a dola.

kingfc22 · 03-16-2007, 03:21 PM

Well my CBS didn't cut away yet. Nice comeback for ND.

JeeberD · 03-16-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Winthrop choking badly, had a 20 point lead on Notre Dame at one point

Thank god they responded nicely when ND took the lead...

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:23 PM

Ugh, now CBS decided to leave the ND v. Winthrop game for the start of the Wisco 2nd half. 1:40 left just let me see the finish.

kingfc22 · 03-16-2007, 03:24 PM

Seems as if Notre Dame went to the free throw shooting school taught by UCLA and Memphis.

BrianD · 03-16-2007, 03:24 PM

I just lost the ND Winthrop game. Sure I want to watch Wisconsin in the second half, but I'm willing to miss 2 or 3 minutes to see the final of this great matchup.

Lathum · 03-16-2007, 03:24 PM

looksl ike the Irish may be out of gas at the end

kingfc22 · 03-16-2007, 03:25 PM

Bye Bye ND

KevinNU7 · 03-16-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

I just lost the ND Winthrop game. Sure I want to watch Wisconsin in the second half, but I'm willing to miss 2 or 3 minutes to see the final of this great matchup.

Yeah its not like you are going to miss any scoring. HIGH-O

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:29 PM

"game over man, game over", I think winthrop might have a shot against oregon as well. I have not been that impressed with them from what I have seen.

KevinNU7 · 03-16-2007, 03:29 PM

95-73 with 8:00 left. I thought the NBA didn't play weekday afternoon games.

Thomkal · 03-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Woot Winthrop! They were fortunate that Notre Dame has been just as bad from the foul line as them.

wade moore · 03-16-2007, 03:29 PM

I'd say it's 3-2 for mid-majors, but despite Winthrop being mid-major quality, they're in a Low-Major conference.. so I want try to manipulate the system

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wade moore · 03-16-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

95-73 with 8:00 left. I thought the NBA didn't play weekday afternoon games.

WOOHOO, Go Vols!

Eat that doubters!

dixieflatline · 03-16-2007, 03:31 PM

Ok back to the Wisco game. Daniels looks like a player. I wonder if Butch would make a difference defending him.

BrianD · 03-16-2007, 03:34 PM

I'm a little annoyed that I don't get the Wisconsin game in HD. Almost every other game on CBS has been in HD...

03-16-2007, 07:23 AM	#202
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Can all the high-major lovers quit playing the Duke card now? __________________ My listening habits

03-16-2007, 11:48 AM	#203
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Come on, UNT. Lets keep this up! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-16-2007, 12:25 PM	#205
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Well, that was fun while it lasted... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-16-2007, 12:32 PM	#208
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I really don't see them being able to hang with the Tigers the rest of the game. Hell, the last three minutes they couldn't do a damn thing. That being said, they're playing a very respectable game. But like I said in the brackets thread, I'm rooting for UNT this game, but if the Tigers win then they're the team I'm rooting for the rest of the way... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-16-2007, 12:37 PM	#209
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	Can someone explain to me why some of the West and Midwest regionals are in Buffalo, NY? __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

03-16-2007, 02:02 AM	#201
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I just want to add that they are called free throws. I am tired of reading "don't shoot fouls".

03-16-2007, 12:31 PM	#207
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Too many unforced TOs for UNT. I picked those fuckers to win.

03-16-2007, 12:50 PM	#212
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	How did the mid-high majors do? What is their record against the mezzo-sopranos? For fuck's sake. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

03-16-2007, 01:01 PM	#214
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	It is a well know fact that High Major fans considered everyone below them to be Mid-Majors which is a joke. All the 1 vs 16 games were highs vs lows, you can't count those in a mid vs high arguement it is just stupid. If you are rating something and use the term "high" for one thing and "Middle" for another guess what you also need? "low" __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

03-16-2007, 01:43 PM	#218
ImTheCrew High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	im 16 of 18 so far...

03-16-2007, 01:52 PM	#222
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Not only that, but the charm of this tournament is that the little guys do knock off the big guys.

03-16-2007, 02:06 PM	#223
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Go Winthrop! (Big South country here)

03-16-2007, 02:21 PM	#224
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	My one insane pick of the bracket is leading 10-0 early. It's all downhill from here, though, I'm sure.

03-16-2007, 02:33 PM	#225
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Let's go Islanders!!!

03-16-2007, 02:36 PM	#226
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	TAM-CC has the kid from arrested development playing for them

03-16-2007, 02:46 PM	#227
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	This game is freakin' awesome... Go CC! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-16-2007, 02:48 PM	#228
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I can't believe how bad Wisconsin is looking right now.

03-16-2007, 03:00 PM	#229
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	Wow Wisco can't make a shot. Their offense always has been a bit shaky if Tucker isn't scoring but this is crazy.

03-16-2007, 03:06 PM	#231
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	This is a really low-scoring game, isn't it?? (Wisc-Texas A&M C.C.)

03-16-2007, 03:16 PM	#233
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	(*&#$ CBS. Why are you cutting away from ND/Winthrop to show me the start of the 2nd half for Nevada/Creighton. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-16-2007, 03:17 PM	#234
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Winthrop choking badly, had a 20 point lead on Notre Dame at one point

03-16-2007, 03:17 PM	#235
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	Horrible foul on Kurz there. What was he thinking with 4 fouls and an easy layup in progress. I understand not wanting to give up an easy basket but sometimes you just have to give it up to stay in the game. After mostly snoozers yesterday today is shaping up to be pretty interesting. edit: not even close to a dola. Last edited by dixieflatline : 03-16-2007 at 03:18 PM.

03-16-2007, 03:21 PM	#236
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Well my CBS didn't cut away yet. Nice comeback for ND. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-16-2007, 03:23 PM	#238
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	Ugh, now CBS decided to leave the ND v. Winthrop game for the start of the Wisco 2nd half. 1:40 left just let me see the finish.

03-16-2007, 03:24 PM	#239
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Seems as if Notre Dame went to the free throw shooting school taught by UCLA and Memphis. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-16-2007, 03:24 PM	#240
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I just lost the ND Winthrop game. Sure I want to watch Wisconsin in the second half, but I'm willing to miss 2 or 3 minutes to see the final of this great matchup.

03-16-2007, 03:24 PM	#241
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	looksl ike the Irish may be out of gas at the end

03-16-2007, 03:25 PM	#242
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Bye Bye ND __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#244
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	"game over man, game over", I think winthrop might have a shot against oregon as well. I have not been that impressed with them from what I have seen.

03-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#245
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	95-73 with 8:00 left. I thought the NBA didn't play weekday afternoon games. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

03-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#246
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Woot Winthrop! They were fortunate that Notre Dame has been just as bad from the foul line as them.

03-16-2007, 03:31 PM	#249
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	Ok back to the Wisco game. Daniels looks like a player. I wonder if Butch would make a difference defending him.

03-16-2007, 03:34 PM	#250
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I'm a little annoyed that I don't get the Wisconsin game in HD. Almost every other game on CBS has been in HD...

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