The Official 2014 "Running Commentary of Every Single Game" Thread

[Steven78]

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Wow. SDSU had 3 assists the entire game.

[ehh]

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I'm surprised UL is still -4.5 tonight. Seems crazy.

Predictions on the game?

[baccVols]

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Got a feeling Louisville will roll. Kentucky plays one great game and they are instantly back???????? Anybody think my vols have a chance. I have not seen Michigan play this year

[SpartyParty11]

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Got a feeling Louisville will roll. Kentucky plays one great game and they are instantly back???????? Anybody think my vols have a chance. I have not seen Michigan play this year

Go inside. Michigan isn't very physical since McGary went out. I haven't really watched Tennessee all that much and when I have, they have gotten blown out. However, go inside and force fouls. Make sure to guard the 3 because Michigan lives and dies by that. Michigan is also known for setting a high ball screen with Stauskas and bombs a three from there. Also don't get lazy on D if Stauskas doesn't have the ball because he'll do a back door on ya

[ImTellinTim]

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If Michigan is working their offense into getting open shots, there's honestly not much you can do. If you're forcing them to take contested shots, that's when they have trouble.

[baccVols]

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The best news is....our inside guys stokes and maymon have been dominatimg the tourney. And josh richardson is a fantastic perimeter defender....If mccrae is hot, sounds like we match up well. Either way i cant wait. Stokes had 18 boards to mercers entire teams 19 the other night and we led 24-4 on boards at half

[SpartyParty11]

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The best news is....our inside guys stokes and maymon have been dominatimg the tourney. And josh richardson is a fantastic perimeter defender....If mccrae is hot, sounds like we match up well. Either way i cant wait. Stokes had 18 boards to mercers entire teams 19 the other night and we led 24-4 on boards at half

I wouldn't be shocked if Tenn beat Michigan but if Michigan's hot, they're HOT. And if Tennessee is forced to foul, foul Morgan. He's by far the worst shooter on the team.


Least you don't have to wait long. Your game is the first one. I on the other hand have to wait until 10 pm. Gahh

[ImTellinTim]

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I was worried about Texas and their inside presence last game, but they weren't as big a factor as I thought they'd be. Tennessee's inside players are probably better though.

Michigan's offense, when working, is all about constant motion, picks, handoffs, and the drive and kick. They have 4 guys on the court at all times that can hit open jump shots, and the offense is designed to create them.

Should be a good, close game. I wouldn't be surprised or all that crushed by a Michigan loss. It's been a better than expected season in my eyes. Everything from here on is gravy.

[Koolie G]

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Got a feeling Louisville will roll. Kentucky plays one great game and they are instantly back???????? Anybody think my vols have a chance. I have not seen Michigan play this year

I don't think you can say Kentucky just played one great game. They played 3 really good games in the SEC Tourney and had a chance to beat Florida on the last play but James Young slipped and fell down. They played a good game against Kansas St. in the 1st round and then took Witchita St's best punch in round 2.

I'm not saying Kentucky wins tonight, but don't act like KY just had one good game and that's all they've done. It's taken all year for this team to get "right", but it looks like it has finally come together.

Keys to the game for Kentucky is to limit turnovers against UL's pressure and they have to be able to knock down jumpers if the Cards go zone and pack it in. Kentucky's defense has been great these last few games and the Cards offense has been shaky. If UK limits their points off turnovers, I think KY wins.

[baccVols]

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I don't think you can say Kentucky just played one great game. They played 3 really good games in the SEC Tourney and had a chance to beat Florida on the last play but James Young slipped and fell down. They played a good game against Kansas St. in the 1st round and then took Witchita St's best punch in round 2.

I'm not saying Kentucky wins tonight, but don't act like KY just had one good game and that's all they've done. It's taken all year for this team to get "right", but it looks like it has finally come together.

Keys to the game for Kentucky is to limit turnovers against UL's pressure and they have to be able to knock down jumpers if the Cards go zone and pack it in. Kentucky's defense has been great these last few games and the Cards offense has been shaky. If UK limits their points off turnovers, I think KY wins.

Your right but i have watched kentucky almost every game this year i have young and aaron harrison on my sec fantasy team. I just think they are due to hwve a bad game. The thing that worries me most is all those kentucky fans cheering hard for michigan.

Making it a near home game for michigan

[Koolie G]

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Your right but i have watched kentucky almost every game this year i have young and aaron harrison on my sec fantasy team. I just think they are due to hwve a bad game. The thing that worries me most is all those kentucky fans cheering hard for michigan.

Making it a near home game for michigan

I'm not sure all of the Kentucky fans will be for Michigan. 1. They are higher ranked and we've beaten UT this year already. 2. The SEC conference loyalty should not be discounted. I know I hate UT, but I found myself rooting for them against Iowa. Not sure why other than conference pride, I guess? I actually really like Stokes, but I've always hated UT. Part of that is my mom's side of the family are all UT fans. I'm not sure I will root for TN tonight, but I certainly won't root for Michigan. Good luck.

[BleacherBum2310]

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Michigan will be killed Inside I think that's expected but if Tennessee struggles to shoot from the Outside I think Michigan will win. Arizona/Stanford/MSU of the world and 1 week prep for Beilein. I like Michigan's chances. Hoping it's a good game though.

If you think Michigan lives and dies by the 3 Ball you simply don't know Michigan's offense.

[ehh]

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Got a feeling Louisville will roll. Kentucky plays one great game and they are instantly back????????

Well they already beat Louisville once this year and that was with Randle missing basically the entire second half, after scoring 17 in the first half no less. Both teams have improved since then but you can't ignore the fact that Louisville is yet to beat a team this year with a good front court.

They beat up on a UConn team three times that has no inside presence. They lost to Memphis twice, UNC and UK. Justin Jackson is nothing amazing but he at least made Harrell work against Cincy and could protect the paint a little.

Louisville has beaten absolutely no one this year besides UConn and a Cincy team that got bounced by Harvard. I'm not ready to crown them yet, though I may be by the end of the night lol.

[phenom1990]

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I'm surprised UL is still -4.5 tonight. Seems crazy.

Predictions on the game?

I may be in the minority but I would be surprised if Kentucky lost. Kentucky is just much bigger all around and it looks like they are more focused now than during the season. I expect them to be handled to Louisville pressure and their size up front should be able to bother Harrell. Regardless, I can't wait to see what actually happen between the last 2 national champions.

[ehh]

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I may be in the minority but I would be surprised if Kentucky lost. Kentucky is just much bigger all around and it looks like they are more focused now than during the season. I expect them to be handled to Louisville pressure and their size up front should be able to bother Harrell. Regardless, I can't wait to see what actually happen between the last 2 national champions.

That is my exact train of thought going into this game.