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

[sportznut02]

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Louisville by 25.

Michigan State is the most underwhelming #2 seed ever.

I`m not expecting Louisville to lose but i think MSU will keep it pretty close

[Cusefan]

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The UNC Oklahoma Game should be pretty interesting, Hansborough is going to have his hands full with Blake Griffin, he really is impressive.

[J0nnD0ugh]

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I couldn't believe the score when the game just switched over. I was paying no attention, then it switched over, and couldn't believe it.

When you consider they had a 4 min stretch in the 1st half where they didn't score from the field, then sat the starters w/about 2:30 to go, and the Heels made only 55% of their ft's, you realize what kind of defense the Zags were playing.

[NBA2k8 CHAMP]

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Louisville by 20+

[BigDofBA]

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When you consider they had a 4 min stretch in the 1st half where they didn't score from the field, then sat the starters w/about 2:30 to go, and the Heels made only 55% of their ft's, you realize what kind of defense the Zags were playing.

As an OU fan, I'm glad Gonzaga made it easy for North Carolina tonight.

[J0nnD0ugh]

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The UNC Oklahoma Game should be pretty interesting, Hansborough is going to have his hands full with Blake Griffin, he really is impressive.

The key is the OU guards. Certainly, UNC hasn't gone against many strong post players, none of the caliber of Griffin. But they haven't shown vulnerability in the paint. Its been the perimeter that has beaten the Heels. If OU gets 40-45 from their outside players, they can win. If they have 35 or less, they are in trouble.

[NBA2k8 CHAMP]

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A key factor is if Hansbrough can get Griffin in foul trouble

[Cusefan]

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The key is the OU guards. Certainly, UNC hasn't gone against many strong post players, none of the caliber of Griffin. But they haven't shown vulnerability in the paint. Its been the perimeter that has beaten the Heels. If OU gets 40-45 from their outside players, they can win. If they have 35 or less, they are in trouble.

Personally I thought OU's Offense was pretty good but it is hard to gauge how they will preform against UNC's Defense. OU seemed to Dominate Syracuse tonight but SU really did them selves in tonight, Unforced Turnovers and they Missed way to many open Shots to even be competitive. When the Syracuse players look back on to tonight they will not say how Dominate OU is but how bad they played.

I like UNC over OU because they will not need to double team Griffin, which will really put the pressure on OU's guards.

[ehh]

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That Gonzaga team and Mark Few should be embarrassed at that defensive effort. I know they don't have the personnel to stop UNC but they weren't even trying. There were a few occasions on turnovers where Gonzaga players were jogging back while UNC players sprinted, just getting out worked. There is no heart, no toughness and no pride on that Gonzaga team. If I'm Arizona or any other traditional powerhouse with an expected coaching vacancy in the next few years I do not want Mark Few's name on the replacement list.

And Austin Daye has to be the most heartless "star" I've ever seen. That kid will get eaten alive in the NBA, my sister is tougher than him.

/rant.

Boring night of games, wish the KU/MSU game had a better finish. Cuse picked a bad time to go ice cold. What was up with Devondorf tonight? He damn near looked like he was shaving points out there lol. The whole team played lackadaisical for most of the game. If Louisville shoots that well from deep they will be cutting down the nets in Detroit.

Oh well, hopefully tomorrow's games will deliver.

[BigDofBA]

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OU seemed to Dominate Syracuse tonight but SU really did them selves in tonight, Unforced Turnovers and they Missed way to many open Shots to even be competitive. When the Syracuse players look back on to tonight they will not say how Dominate OU is but how bad they played.

I picked Syracuse over OU in my bracket but after watching the game OU was clearly the better team. Give the Sooners some credit. OU had a ton of turnovers as well.

I like UNC over OU because they will not need to double team Griffin, which will really put the pressure on OU's guards.

I like UNC over OU as well. That being said, if Griffin brings his "A" game and the guards can get hot, OU definitely has a chance.

I was really impressed with Flynn. I hated that he got injured during the game tonight.

[sportznut02]

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That Gonzaga team and Mark Few should be embarrassed at that defensive effort. I know they don't have the personnel to stop UNC but they weren't even trying. There were a few occasions on turnovers where Gonzaga players were jogging back while UNC players sprinted, just getting out worked. There is no heart, no toughness and no pride on that Gonzaga team. If I'm Arizona or any other traditional powerhouse with an expected coaching vacancy in the next few years I do not want Mark Few's name on the replacement list.

And Austin Daye has to be the most heartless "star" I've ever seen. That kid will get eaten alive in the NBA, my sister is tougher than him.

Agree 100% with you on Gonzaga, it seems to me like Few`s team has gotten softer and softer each year. Seems like to many players playing for themselves, I know they have gotten higher rated recruits lately and maybe that has something to do with it. To many me guys and not enough role players

[LiquidCrash]

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When you consider they had a 4 min stretch in the 1st half where they didn't score from the field, then sat the starters w/about 2:30 to go, and the Heels made only 55% of their ft's, you realize what kind of defense the Zags were playing.

Makes you wonder how legitimate the great defensive numbers they put up against all those bad teams really were. They got lit up tonight.

Great win for the Heels, now comes a bigtime challenge in Oklahoma. Should be a good one.

[ChicagoSparty]

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Louisville by 25.

Michigan State is the most underwhelming #2 seed ever.

I agree. Except for all those 2 seeds that never even sniffed the Elite Eight.

[Cusefan]

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I picked Syracuse over OU in my bracket but after watching the game OU was clearly the better team. Give the Sooners some credit. OU had a ton of turnovers as well.



I like UNC over OU as well. That being said, if Griffin brings his "A" game and the guards can get hot, OU definitely has a chance.

I was really impressed with Flynn. I hated that he got injured during the game tonight.

No Doubt, Oklahoma came to play, Syracuse did not. The way Syracuse played tonight, i do not think they could have beat Cornell let alone Oklahoma. When you shoot 0-10 from the three point line at the half, you tend to be effed. What I am getting at is if Syracuse played well it would have been a good game, The end Score in no way tells the story of this game, Syracuse got dominated on pretty much every facet of the game.

Good game Oklahoma, I'll be rooting for ya against UNC

[stewaat]

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