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So I guess we would have been right in there had we played MIchigan
Kansas should take care of the Ducks they are loaded
Kansas should take care of the Ducks they are loaded
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Whether or not we'd be able to hang with Kansas is a whole other story....reef wrote:So I guess we would have been right in there had we played MIchigan
Kansas should take care of the Ducks they are loaded
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This Kansas-Purdue game is a stinker.
Swanigan is going out on a sub-par game.
He's far better than he's shown in this game.
Kansas' backcourt is about as good as it gets.
Oregon at full strength might have had too much
size for Kansas, but not so much now.
This isn't the Duck's team that had a 40 point lead on Arizona,
blowing them out in January.
That truly was, an awe inspiring performance.
They are still a really good team, though.
Swanigan is going out on a sub-par game.
He's far better than he's shown in this game.
Kansas' backcourt is about as good as it gets.
Oregon at full strength might have had too much
size for Kansas, but not so much now.
This isn't the Duck's team that had a 40 point lead on Arizona,
blowing them out in January.
That truly was, an awe inspiring performance.
They are still a really good team, though.
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I think the Ducks will hang for awhile but ultimately Kansas has a bit too much
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I mean Oregon beat Rhode Island.... Kansas is in for a battle
How about Xavier takin to Zona!
How about Xavier takin to Zona!
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Man when Kansas is on they are incredible. Going to be a tough team to beat if they keep this up.
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How bout Xavier!
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Yeah X and Gonzaga for the right to make the final 4
Saw this stat tonight most NCAA wins without a final 4
Gonz 27
Xav 27
BC 22
Mizzou 22
Bama 20
Saw this stat tonight most NCAA wins without a final 4
Gonz 27
Xav 27
BC 22
Mizzou 22
Bama 20
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Also Sean Miller has made 7 sweet 16s and 4 elite 8s with no final 4s best coach never to make a final 4 ??
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Maybe so...he's at least very underrated.reef wrote:Also Sean Miller has made 7 sweet 16s and 4 elite 8s with no final 4s best coach never to make a final 4 ??
Just as Xavier has been the most underrated program in college basketball for a while now.
Hate that Xavier and Gonzaga have to play each other.
The winner I'll definitely be rooting for to win the whole thing.
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Sean Miller.
His teams seem to under perform during NCAAs.
One of the very best programs in the NCAA, year after year.
Loaded with talent, always.
They've won over 30 games 3 of the last 4 seasons.
Won the PAC 12 championship four times.
Yet, he's never been past the Elite 8.
Nobody seems to mention this, but we hear it
often with regards to Mark Few and Gonzaga.
I remember Miller when he was a slick point guard on
some good Pitt teams.
One of those players who made the most of his talent.
He was like a coach on the court.
Kind of destined to be a coach, even then.
His teams seem to under perform during NCAAs.
One of the very best programs in the NCAA, year after year.
Loaded with talent, always.
They've won over 30 games 3 of the last 4 seasons.
Won the PAC 12 championship four times.
Yet, he's never been past the Elite 8.
Nobody seems to mention this, but we hear it
often with regards to Mark Few and Gonzaga.
I remember Miller when he was a slick point guard on
some good Pitt teams.
One of those players who made the most of his talent.
He was like a coach on the court.
Kind of destined to be a coach, even then.
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Wasn't he at Xavier before Arizona?rodfromcranston wrote:Sean Miller.
His teams seem to under perform during NCAAs.
One of the very best programs in the NCAA, year after year.
Loaded with talent, always.
They've won over 30 games 3 of the last 4 seasons.
Won the PAC 12 championship four times.
Yet, he's never been past the Elite 8.
Nobody seems to mention this, but we hear it
often with regards to Mark Few and Gonzaga.
I remember Miller when he was a slick point guard on
some good Pitt teams.
One of those players who made the most of his talent.
He was like a coach on the court.
Kind of destined to be a coach, even then.
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Yes, he was the head coach at Xavier from 2004-2009.Rhode_Island_Red wrote:Wasn't he at Xavier before Arizona?rodfromcranston wrote:Sean Miller.
His teams seem to under perform during NCAAs.
One of the very best programs in the NCAA, year after year.
Loaded with talent, always.
They've won over 30 games 3 of the last 4 seasons.
Won the PAC 12 championship four times.
Yet, he's never been past the Elite 8.
Nobody seems to mention this, but we hear it
often with regards to Mark Few and Gonzaga.
I remember Miller when he was a slick point guard on
some good Pitt teams.
One of those players who made the most of his talent.
He was like a coach on the court.
Kind of destined to be a coach, even then.
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He became coach of Xavier for the season after their 2004 Elite 8 run. Thad Matta was the coach for that. Matta left for Ohio State, then Miller (who was an assistant at X from 2001-2004) took over. I initially thought both of X's previous Elite 8s were under Miller, but he was an assistant for the first one.Shaolin Swat wrote:Yes, he was the head coach at Xavier from 2004-2009.Rhode_Island_Red wrote:Wasn't he at Xavier before Arizona?rodfromcranston wrote:Sean Miller.
His teams seem to under perform during NCAAs.
One of the very best programs in the NCAA, year after year.
Loaded with talent, always.
They've won over 30 games 3 of the last 4 seasons.
Won the PAC 12 championship four times.
Yet, he's never been past the Elite 8.
Nobody seems to mention this, but we hear it
often with regards to Mark Few and Gonzaga.
I remember Miller when he was a slick point guard on
some good Pitt teams.
One of those players who made the most of his talent.
He was like a coach on the court.
Kind of destined to be a coach, even then.
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Pretty badass how Chris Mack who was an assistant under Miller at Xavier, just beat Miller at the school he left Xavier for.
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Anyone watching tonight?
What a war going on, now.
The talent level in the Kentucky-UCLA game is
other worldly.
Same with UNC.
I really like Justin Jackson's game.
Does just about everything well.
What a war going on, now.
The talent level in the Kentucky-UCLA game is
other worldly.
Same with UNC.
I really like Justin Jackson's game.
Does just about everything well.
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Fox for UK and Ball for UCLA are really something to watch go back and forth, just so smooth. UCLA's big men have impressed me as well
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Who was it that said Chrabascz couldn't play at URI?
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Chrabascz's being named first team all Big East is a, "small time accomplishment", I guess.
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Yeah - Strongly dislike Ball's father's antics, but man, his game is so pretty to watch. He can really shoot it, but he's also a great passer too.Stop! Rammer Time wrote:Fox for UK and Ball for UCLA are really something to watch go back and forth, just so smooth. UCLA's big men have impressed me as well
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Fox obliterated Ball 39-10 in the battle of point guards.
Kentucky had 6 turnovers, Ball had 4 for UCLA.
Fox and Monk dominated the second half.
Kentucky gave a clinic on how to break a press,
late in the game.
Leaf is a terrific big for UCLA.
Now, we'll see how much Alford loves LA.
Kentucky-UNC will be another war.
Looks like three Elite 8s for the SEC.
Sorry to see Wisconsin leave.
Kentucky had 6 turnovers, Ball had 4 for UCLA.
Fox and Monk dominated the second half.
Kentucky gave a clinic on how to break a press,
late in the game.
Leaf is a terrific big for UCLA.
Now, we'll see how much Alford loves LA.
Kentucky-UNC will be another war.
Looks like three Elite 8s for the SEC.
Sorry to see Wisconsin leave.
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Ball doesn't play D. The two guys he covered combined for 60 points.
Both Fox and Monk beat him around screens to drive to the basket.
Great passer.
He had 8 points with a minute left in the game.
Both Fox and Monk beat him around screens to drive to the basket.
Great passer.
He had 8 points with a minute left in the game.
“We will be good when we are good.”
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I've seen him play about 10 times this year.
He does some things well, but I don't get
all the "transcendent player" hype around him.
His father needs to put a sock in it.
Like, his son is already better than Steph Curry.
Averaged 2.2 ppg. when he played and claims he could
have beaten Jordan, one on one.
Maybe he meant Jordan Hare?
Looks like I buried Wisconsin prematurely!
He does some things well, but I don't get
all the "transcendent player" hype around him.
His father needs to put a sock in it.
Like, his son is already better than Steph Curry.
Averaged 2.2 ppg. when he played and claims he could
have beaten Jordan, one on one.
Maybe he meant Jordan Hare?
Looks like I buried Wisconsin prematurely!
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I like watching Wisconsin trying to hold this lead as one of the worst team FT shooting in the country.
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This Wisconsin Florida game is nuts!
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Wisky-Florida is the game of the tournament right now. Helps that I don't have a preference who wins, just enjoying an absolutely entertaining battle. Also helps that Wisconsin has 4 guys that have already been a part of 2 Final Four teams. Hugely underseeded this year.
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Unbelievable!!
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WOW, so glad I stayed up to watch this game. It's why this is the greatest tournament in all of sports. Incredible finish!
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It's only 10pm out here, I was hoping for a few more OTs!!BPR2010 wrote:WOW, so glad I stayed up to watch this game. It's why this is the greatest tournament in all of sports. Incredible finish!
Great game though, two kind of wild running three pointers.
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Ugh, I wish. Only reason I'm still up is b/c it's Friday, passed out before the finish of X-Arizona last night. Definitely one of the perks of being out on the West Coast!
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Always liked Wisconsin in March.
This year, for some reason, they always seemed to
be on TV on Sunday.
I remember Al McGuire yelling,"STOP THE BALL!"
Wisconsin never stopped the ball on the final play.
Chiozza just went by Hayes at midcourt.
No Wisconsin player ever got in front of him.
Those 10 missed free throws will haunt them for a long time.
This year, for some reason, they always seemed to
be on TV on Sunday.
I remember Al McGuire yelling,"STOP THE BALL!"
Wisconsin never stopped the ball on the final play.
Chiozza just went by Hayes at midcourt.
No Wisconsin player ever got in front of him.
Those 10 missed free throws will haunt them for a long time.
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Yep, its like they were so afraid of fouling that they just didn't play defense at all.
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Great games tonight . UNC handles Butler easily and Frank Martin has the cocks on fire
Kentucky Fox was incredible and what a finish by the GAtors
Sounds like Alford is staying now
Kentucky Fox was incredible and what a finish by the GAtors
Sounds like Alford is staying now
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If Alford stays then Archie is in play for the Indiana job I would think.
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Ky-UCLA probably had as much talent on the floor as you'll see for a college hoops game anywhere and Fox was just amazing. And I had not seen Ball play for a whole game all year, but there is definitely something special about how he sees the floor and passes...
The more that comes out about what a bolloon (boar + loon) the senior Ball is...the more I wonder why Alford would stay.
The more that comes out about what a bolloon (boar + loon) the senior Ball is...the more I wonder why Alford would stay.
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UCLA/Kentucky was awesome, but UCLA simply does not defend well enough. Fell asleep and missed the FL/Wisconsin. Figures.
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DittoUCH21377 wrote:UCLA/Kentucky was awesome, but UCLA simply does not defend well enough. Fell asleep and missed the FL/Wisconsin. Figures.
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Maybe he was referring to a jordan almond.rodfromcranston wrote:I've seen him play about 10 times this year.
He does some things well, but I don't get
all the "transcendent player" hype around him.
His father needs to put a sock in it.
Like, his son is already better than Steph Curry.
Averaged 2.2 ppg. when he played and claims he could
have beaten Jordan, one on one.
Maybe he meant Jordan Hare?
Looks like I buried Wisconsin prematurely!
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Dumbest defensive moves in reg/ot in the wis fla game.Both teams looked like statues when the other team scored.It was not like uri Dayton or nova big win last season where every one set in place.Why didn't Wisconsin just foul and let him shoot two.?no harm at all
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They didn't foul, because they were ahead by 2,
were in deep foul trouble and Koenig was cramping.
No way the could have won a second OT.
were in deep foul trouble and Koenig was cramping.
No way the could have won a second OT.
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Winner winner chicken dinnerrambone 78 wrote:If Alford stays then Archie is in play for the Indiana job I would think.
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Six days ago I didn't think I'd be rooting for Oregon, but here I am cheering hard for them. I want to be able to say we gave a final four team all we could handle.
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wow, Dorsey just banked in a loooong 3 to end the half to put Oregon up by 11.
Remember when we led Oregon by 8 at the half? *sigh*
Remember when we led Oregon by 8 at the half? *sigh*
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They may be punks, but Oregon is putting on an absolute show in a pseudo road game against Kansas. Bell is a special player.
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Watching Oregon leading is killing me I'm about to turn this off
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Kind of validates us, don't you think?
We can play with anybody......could anyone imagine US in that situation?
Wouldn't take much imagination......
If that was us beating Kansas to reach the Final Four.....maybe I could finally forget all the other heartbreaking defeats we've suffered in the NCAAT.
Sign this Juiston kid, and maybe just maybe........
We can play with anybody......could anyone imagine US in that situation?
Wouldn't take much imagination......
If that was us beating Kansas to reach the Final Four.....maybe I could finally forget all the other heartbreaking defeats we've suffered in the NCAAT.
Sign this Juiston kid, and maybe just maybe........
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Damn, I've got a really good chance to win my pool this year and get a couple grand from that. Oregon winning would not kill me but make it more difficult. I've picked every game correct in that regional so far (sorry but there was little upside to picking URI over Oregon) so hopefully Kansas will come back here...
The way those Oregon players acted vs us I can't believe you guys are rooting them a week later!
The way those Oregon players acted vs us I can't believe you guys are rooting them a week later!
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I'm not rooting for them....thanks to the refs they are still there....if they win tonight they should send those refs thank you notes.
My guess is that the refs tonight turn on them in the 2nd half and try to get Kansas back into the game.
My guess is that the refs tonight turn on them in the 2nd half and try to get Kansas back into the game.
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Jeez how did we have this team on the ropes ?? They look unbeatable right now
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I hope Oregon reaches the title game. And loses. I would like to see the ultimate disappointment visited upon the punks that beat us.