NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

I agree with you Ramster, of all the teams left WVU is one of a couple that has a chance to make it a game. They are tough, big and Huggins isnt going to let them be intimidated by UK. That said, it remains to be seen if Kentucky can be pressed...

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 9 years ago

Notre Dame's ball movement tonight is incredible, all started by the catalyst and arguably the best PG left in the tournament in Jerian Grant. Wichita's defense is no joke, and they're making it look easy. So many wide open shots because of the constant movement. Notre Dame has the high level offense and 4 guys on the floor almost at all times that can knock down the 3. Wouldn't be shocked to see them give Kentucky a game on Saturday.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:I agree with you Ramster, of all the teams left WVU is one of a couple that has a chance to make it a game. They are tough, big and Huggins isnt going to let them be intimidated by UK. That said, it remains to be seen if Kentucky can be pressed...

….What do you really mean by "….if Kentucky can be pressed….."?

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 9 years ago

Thuggins looks like he swallowed Steve McDonald.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

18-2 Kentucky 9 minutes in.

Huggie Bear needs a hug......

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

That is ridiculous. Kentucky's length and defensive fundamentals make it near impossible to get an open look. Couple that with a mediocre shooting team that isn't causing any turnovers with their press.....and this about to get ugly.

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 9 years ago

Hopefully X and Zona give us a good one tonight, the Kentucky game looks like a 1 vs. 16 seed game. Although, if you can't score the ball you can't really set up your press the way you'd like. West Virginia can't hit the broad side of a barn tonight, what a disaster. You have to be able to hit from outside to just have a shot to beat Kentucky, plain and simple. It's why I think Notre Dame can give them a game.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

WVU was never in the game. Kentucky is dominating on defense and they shot well too.
Holton was the leading rebounder in the game with 11 and 8 of those on the offensive glass but as oftentimes this year he fouled out after playing only 26 minutes. 0-3 on 3FG

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

Nice to see Wisconsin win and send home the lone survivor of the NBE

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

ramster wrote:Nice to see Wisconsin win and send home the lone survivor of the NBE

???????????????????????????? Arizona did that……...

As for Wisconsin nice comeback. Talk about squandering the game. A typical Roy Williams Production.

Also, 'tis a shame BC Jr. went Irish and isn't part of the URI Resurrection Program.

As was pointed out during his Senior Year of High School, I don't care how tall or short a ballplayer is, if he's a BALLPLAYER.

BC Jr. is a BALLPLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Well, no more of that super powerful NBE.
Not sure how hard we recruited Colson.
I like Wisconsin. They don't seem to rattle.
Nobody does less with more than Roy Williams.
Arizona was saved by TJ McConnell's great play, last night.
Wildcats didn't look like a top five team.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

I don't anybody beating Kentucky the rest of the way.

Duke might have the best chance, if they play their best, and hope Kentucky misses shots.

Or bricks their FT's.

Otherwise, hand them the trophy.

Captainron@ · Unread post by **Captainron@** » 9 years ago

Kentucky could have not taken a single shot in the second half and they still would have won. Hey kid from WVU, you don't poke a sleeping bear.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Biggest blowout since back in the 90's when we lost by 40 to UNC.
I still think Wisconsin could give KY a battle.
They almost beat them last year. They're a much smarter
and better coached team than UWVA.
Very nice of Cal, with a 40 point lead, to put his scrubs in
with 40 seconds to go. Real class.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

Wisconsin is a likable team and I'm pulling for them, but I agree with Rambone and others... Kentucky looks unstoppable.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Biggest blowout since back in the 90's when we lost by 40 to UNC.
I still think Wisconsin could give KY a battle.
They almost beat them last year. They're a much smarter
and better coached team than UWVA.
Very nice of Cal, with a 40 point lead, to put his scrubs in
with 40 seconds to go. Real class.

Wait a minute, Kentucky has scrubs ??

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Great teams have been beaten before.
Phi Slamma Jamma, the '92 UNLV, and the Ewing Georgetown team
was supposedly unbeatable.
They lost. Anything's possible.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Wisconsin/Arizona is a tossup.

In today's games, Gonzaga should have no problem with UCLA.

Michigan St. should beat Oklahoma. Same for Duke over Utah.

Not sure about Louisville.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Saw Louisville in life and death against Georgia Tech.
Couldn't do anything on offense and got crushed on the boards.
Like Izzo, Pitino gets his team rolling in the NCAAs.
Great coach, not so great person.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

The number of good teams that GT had beaten until the last couple minutes, and then choked away was mind boggling.

Gregory is very fortunate that GT owes so much money on their contracts, that they didn't fire him.

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Biggest blowout since back in the 90's when we lost by 40 to UNC.
I still think Wisconsin could give KY a battle.
They almost beat them last year. They're a much smarter
and better coached team than UWVA.
Very nice of Cal, with a 40 point lead, to put his scrubs in
with 40 seconds to go. Real class.

WVU asked for and got the thunder. I hate Cal, but I would have pressed until the final whistle. You run your mouth, you get what you deserve

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Biggest blowout since back in the 90's when we lost by 40 to UNC.
I still think Wisconsin could give KY a battle.
They almost beat them last year. They're a much smarter
and better coached team than UWVA.
Very nice of Cal, with a 40 point lead, to put his scrubs in
with 40 seconds to go. Real class.

Sorry, but no. just no. This wasnt some early year tune up against NJIT, this was a Sweet Sixteen game.

btw, you think all the trash WV was talking had anything to do with it? They asked for an ass kicking and got one.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 9 years ago

Regarding Kentucky, they can be beaten. (They still may go undefeated however.) In my opinion...

1) If UK plays their best and opponent lays an egg (ie WVU), then UK rolls in a blowout.
2) If UK plays their best and opponent plays their best, then UK still wins.
3) If UK plays poorly and opponent plays poorly, then UK still wins.
4) If UK plays poorly and opponent plays their best, then UK could lose. Depends on the opponent but it's possible in this scenario...Wisconsin, Arizona, Duke, may have the horses to do this. (I don't see Notre Dame as good enough defensively or on the boards.)

And I hope UK loses.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Da_Process_Survivor wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:Biggest blowout since back in the 90's when we lost by 40 to UNC.
I still think Wisconsin could give KY a battle.
They almost beat them last year. They're a much smarter
and better coached team than UWVA.
Very nice of Cal, with a 40 point lead, to put his scrubs in
with 40 seconds to go. Real class.
Sorry, but no. just no. This wasnt some early year tune up against NJIT, this was a Sweet Sixteen game.

btw, you think all the trash WV was talking had anything to do with it? They asked for an ass kicking and got one.

Agreed. If you want to be dumb and a classless douche and "guarantee" a win against them, then you deserve everything.

Should've kept the starters in and beat them by 50. I hate huggy bear, I hate Holton, and I'm so glad Kentucky shut them the fuck up. Can't stand WVU, can't stand unfounded cockiness, it takes a lot for me to root for Kentucky to win, but I wanted Kentucky to embarrass them. I'm happy they obliged.

Seriously though, does anyone else think KU was just toying with everyone the whole year? That this was the first game they actually tried in? Don't think any one plays them within 10 the rest of the way.

http://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu ... ast-night/

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

These terrible shorts that all of adidas teams are wearing with the super thick stripe at the waist are not for me. Glad we did not partake in that look.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

WAIT! It's possible to WIN with Adidas clothing?

That said obviously tongue-in-cheek, since Dan has some good reasons to want to go to Nike ASAP.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Looks like they're all wearing cumberbunds.
Lousy look.

Once more, Tom Izzo gets to the Elite 8, with a less than
impressive cast.
These guys shoot free throws worse than we do.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Michigan State to the Elite Eight, what else is new. Izzo is pretty unbelievable.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

makes me think that the shorts are falling down (god how old am i?)

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 9 years ago

Seniors and guard play won for Sparty tonight. When Trice/Dawson/Valentine are rolling like they did the 2nd half tonight, they can beat anyone minus Kentucky. Looking for Izzo to improve that "turnaround game" record to 21-4 on Sunday.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 9 years ago

Gonzaga versus Duke in an Elite Eight match-up in Houston assures that one private school will make it to the Final Four. Out of the 68 teams in the NCAA field only 20 were private schools as the state schools continue to dominate the tournament.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Is anyone else sick of the horrible "stage" setup NCAA uses when it puts a basketball court in the middle of a football stadium? It looks horrible with the fans SO FAR AWAY from the action.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

How many non-football schools make it to the Final Four?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Is anyone else sick of the horrible "stage" setup NCAA uses when it puts a basketball court in the middle of a football stadium? It looks horrible with the fans SO FAR AWAY from the action.

Seriously, those fans behind the basket were in the next town over.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

The games in Texas were a joke!
Good shooting teams like Gonzaga and UCLA couldn't hit a deep
shot if their lives depended on it.
All about $$$$$$$$$$$$

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

The camera angle was really weird to. It was like the only place they could find to put a camera was way down on one end of the court.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

Once the mid-majors are gone my hatred begins to grow in regards to the NCAA tournament......it shows you must be BCS for any chance of sustained success.....Gonzaga is the out-lier....and once Few leaves I believe they will re-join us huddled masses....

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Few is remarkable in the way he seems to get transfers to blend right in,
and contribute, with the 4 year players he has.
Gerald Coleman was one exception.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:The games in Texas were a joke!
Good shooting teams like Gonzaga and UCLA couldn't hit a deep
shot if their lives depended on it.
All about $$$$$$$$$$$$

not only that but they took a football stadium, then brought in stands on all sides and blacked out the background, why not just have it where the Rockets play???

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Obadiah wrote:Gonzaga versus Duke in an Elite Eight match-up in Houston assures that one private school will make it to the Final Four. Out of the 68 teams in the NCAA field only 20 were private schools as the state schools continue to dominate the tournament.

I sure hope it's Gonzaga.

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 9 years ago

Officials currently bailing out Kentucky.? Never thought I'd say that, but sure enough it's happening.
Go Irish!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

ND is playing without fear and attacking.
Hope they can keep it going.
Bonzie Jr. is pretty impressive.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 9 years ago

Bonzie sr was always one of my favorites.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/ ... 1/SPORTS03

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 9 years ago

Great win for Kentucky and some clutch FT shooting for final two points. So happy Notre Dame bit the dust!!

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 9 years ago

BPR2010 wrote:Notre Dame's ball movement tonight is incredible, all started by the catalyst and arguably the best PG left in the tournament in Jerian Grant. Wichita's defense is no joke, and they're making it look easy. So many wide open shots because of the constant movement. Notre Dame has the high level offense and 4 guys on the floor almost at all times that can knock down the 3. Wouldn't be shocked to see them give Kentucky a game on Saturday.

Saw it coming back on Thursday, +11 spread was a layup tonight. For the record, Brey's decision to not go 2 for 1 there at the end did them in IMO. What a game, it's why this tournament is the greatest in sports.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Rooting for Kentucky is like rooting for the German's
in WWll.
I loved ND just attacking Kentucky inside. Gutsy game.

Ashcat · Unread post by **Ashcat** » 9 years ago

Connaughton, 16/10, was on fire down the strech versus the Shockers. Not so much last night (8/9) and you need every cylinder firing to beat the Cats. Zach Auguste great offence’ was unfortunately offset by Towns inside. Nice to watch Calipari squirm a bit though.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Kentucky didn't miss a shot from the field in the last 10 minutes of the game.

If they did, they would have lost. Notre Dame had a great game plan, and it almost worked.

Watched last night's Wisconsin/Arizona game. That 2nd half, what a 3 pt. show by Wisconsin. That more than offset Arizona's edge inside.

Those 2 games were played on a very high level, with great shooting and also great FT shooting.

Shows how far we have to go, to even think of competing at that level.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

No answer for Towns. Must be nice to have a post player like that. I'd take someone who can give us half of what Towns does.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

We wouldn't give him the ball, anyway, if we had him.

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