The Official 2009 "Running Commentary of Every Single Tourney Game" Thread

[stalsy2310]

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got 14/16 also but really messed up on W.V. to the elite 8

[ehh]

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I haven't even looked at any of my pools or my bracket since I submitted it Wednesday night. I know it's horrible, though I think my FF is alive in both pools.

[BisonPride]

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To further my point on Woodside, a couple quotes from guys who actually play and coach at that level from KUsports.com

“I told him he’s as good a guard as we played this year and that I’ve ever coached against,” said Self, who used Collins, Tyrone Appleton, Tyrel Reed, Brady Morningstar and Tyshawn Taylor on him defensively.

“I told him I respected him. He’s one of the toughest players I guarded all year,” Collins said of Woodside, whose outburst was believed to be the third-best against KU in NCAA Tournament history. Purdue’s Glenn Robinson had 44 points in 1994 and Cincinnati’s Oscar Robertson 43 in 1960.

It's not like since NDSU is now DI that we just started watching DI basketball. I have been a UNC fan since I was a little kid and saw Jordan hit the shot to win the title as a freshman. You can find my post about Woodside from 4 years ago when they upset Wisconsin to watch for him because he can play. He will get his chance and succeed at the next level because he has the tools to do just that. He is not a one dimensional player who can just shoot from the outside but cant create off the dribble and finish in traffic like most big name NCAA guards (see JJ Reddick). Rant over.

[countryboy]

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apparently I missed something..

[BhamTiger]

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I have 14/16 still in the tournament. My first round was pretty messed up, but thankfully most of those teams that won didn't do much in the second round.

Thanks, Wake Forest and Temple for messing up my perfect Sweet 16.

[ehh]

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To further my point on Woodside, a couple quotes from guys who actually play and coach at that level from KUsports.com

“I told him he’s as good a guard as we played this year and that I’ve ever coached against,” said Self, who used Collins, Tyrone Appleton, Tyrel Reed, Brady Morningstar and Tyshawn Taylor on him defensively.

“I told him I respected him. He’s one of the toughest players I guarded all year,” Collins said of Woodside, whose outburst was believed to be the third-best against KU in NCAA Tournament history. Purdue’s Glenn Robinson had 44 points in 1994 and Cincinnati’s Oscar Robertson 43 in 1960.

It's not like since NDSU is now DI that we just started watching DI basketball. I have been a UNC fan since I was a little kid and saw Jordan hit the shot to win the title as a freshman. You can find my post about Woodside from 4 years ago when they upset Wisconsin to watch for him because he can play. He will get his chance and succeed at the next level because he has the tools to do just that. He is not a one dimensional player who can just shoot from the outside but cant create off the dribble and finish in traffic like most big name NCAA guards (see JJ Reddick). Rant over.

Again, how many white 5'11 point guards are in the NBA? There are plenty of great college players who never sniff the league.

[BigTigLSU]

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Again, how many white 5'11 point guards are in the NBA? There are plenty of great college players who never sniff the league.

3 starters off the top of my head... Honestly Steve Blake JJ Barea Steve Nash

[ehh]

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3 starters off the top of my head... Honestly Steve Blake JJ Barea Steve Nash

Blake and Nash are 6'3, Barea is it.

[BigTigLSU]

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Blake and Nash are 6'3, Barea is it.

I guess my point is that I wouldnt sell him short cause he is white and 5'11... All the kid needs is a shot I think if he gets on with the right team he will be ok

Luke Ridnuor was a starter in the NBA I rest my case

[ehh]

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I guess my point is that I wouldnt sell him short cause he is white and 5'11... All the kid needs is a shot I think if he gets on with the right team he will be ok

Luke Ridnuor was a starter in the NBA I rest my case

Ridnour is 6'2. The only reason I'm pointing out this fact is because the stats are against him given his physical stature.

[o0luke0o]

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In the gme Woodside had no defense and committed 6 to's to two assists. He'll be a great europe player.

[elicoleman]

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As weak as this draft is, I think Woodside can atleast get drafted.

Hell, if Bryce Drew can go 16th overall based basically on one shot, Woodside can certainly go somewhere in 60 picks.

[ifiok25]

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This is going to be the best sweet 16 ever. I can't wait till Thursday.

[ehh]

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As weak as this draft is, I think Woodside can atleast get drafted.

Hell, if Bryce Drew can go 16th overall based basically on one shot, Woodside can certainly go somewhere in 60 picks.

Didn't get Harold Arceneaux that far.

[ex carrabba fan]

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The draft is weak in terms of star power, but I would bet some money Woodside doesn't get drafted.