Open Thread: March Madness, Day 1

Watching that game right now

Pretty amazing game.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:03 AM PDT reply actions

So far all my teams are winning but Memphis.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Memphis is in a bit of trouble right now

Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not allowing natural selection to do its work. You're like the guy that invented the seat belt.

by otis29 on Mar 19, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep.

As is most everyone in the country’s bracket.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Memphis playing like they're supposed to now.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions

Matadors!

Even if they lose they are putting up a hellova fight!

by Doubl3Dos3 on Mar 19, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

Sallie with the dagger.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions

Well your Brackets safe so far Ziller.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

Oh well.

Glad I went with the gut and not the heart. Even though that would have been the upset of the century.

by Doubl3Dos3 on Mar 19, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

going all the way, survived one there but they aren’t exactly setting the world on fire. By the way, what is the full story on that kid from dixon on cal state northridge they were talking about earlier?

by Travis Mays Hayes on Mar 19, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions

the deaf guy?

by Doubl3Dos3 on Mar 19, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Me too TMH

Memphis

UConn and NC cruuuushed thier opponents.

Just got in and I’m catching up. My Alma ecked out a win, Wash next?

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Life Lessons learned in the 2009 NCAA Tourny:

- Never, eeeeeeeeeeeeever, choose a group of Mormons to beat a group of Texans… in anything. Ever.

www.mancancook.net

by vfettke on Mar 19, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions

I dunno

I bet their tabernacle choir could beat A&M’s

by furious.d on Mar 19, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Texas's Beer Pong team would annhialate them though.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Thabeet's having a good game so far.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions

Great game

20 minutes (not because of fouls), 20pts, 13 bds, 2 blks

Now, they weren’t exactly tested. . . .

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Should have played better actually.

Even though great game for him. Still not sold on him.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions

20 pts, 13 rbds and 2 blocks in 20 minutes not enough?

Give it a rest

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions

I know they weren't playing a great team

but not being satisfied with a pt a minute and a rebound every 92 seconds seems -

what’s the word I’m searching for?

Oh yeah – craaaaazy!

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Chattanooga?

You serious? Their frontline goes 6’7", 6’7", 6’5". They finished 6th in the Southern Conference. They don’t even classify anyone on their frontline as a center.

That performance doesn’t change the question of whether Thabeet is getting by strictly on his physical skills.

Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not allowing natural selection to do its work. You're like the guy that invented the seat belt.

by otis29 on Mar 20, 2009 5:16 AM PDT up reply actions

OK, so you don't know much about college ball

Take a look at the very best team’s starters- a LOT of them don’t start a Center, its very very common. Anyway, there are some other players on UConn who also need to touch the ball. I think you guys have taken the opposite side of this question to a silly level.

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 20, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the insult

And for equating Chattanooga with “the very best teams” of college basketball. These are not upper level talents, and 6-7, 6-7 and 6-5 is a small frontline, even by college basketball standards. Dude is 7’3" tall, there’s no doubt he’s going to beat up a team like Chattanooga.

Honestly, your shilling for Thabeet is fine, I really don’t have a problem with it. I do like parts of the guy’s game, but having watched him play a half dozen times this season (yes, I do watch college basketball on occasion), I’d have to say there are serious questions about his ability to translate his skills to the NBA. Getting a Dikembe Mutumbo type player would help the Kings a lot IMO…getting that type of guy with a top-3 pick scares me though.

Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not allowing natural selection to do its work. You're like the guy that invented the seat belt.

by otis29 on Mar 20, 2009 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions

It's why I didn't bother to say anything

I’m more interested to see what Thabeet does in the 2nd round agains A&M, and if Udub advances to the Sweet 16 past Purdue, which everyone says is a tough matchup for them, how Thabeet matches up against Dentmon and Brockman. Thabeet may be a top 5 pick, but how he does well against these guys will be something the NBA will guaranteed to be watching.

A&M, Uconn’s 2nd round opponent, has a guy whose 6’8. two guys who are 6’9, and one guy who is 6’10 and another who is 7 foot tall. Good test for Thabeet. Good scouting opportunity too.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....

by pookeyguru on Mar 20, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree with you (pookey) there

and I thought I was clear that the opposition wasn’t great. But putting down those numbers, saying they weren’t good enough under Any circumstances ……??

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 20, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Who said that?

Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not allowing natural selection to do its work. You're like the guy that invented the seat belt.

by otis29 on Mar 20, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Aykis16

and you seemed to agree from your comment, if not well, my bad. Once again, I was very very clear that it wasn’t a real test.

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 20, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I knew I should've called in sick

Damn!!

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Mar 19, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

K9 in the Tourney?

Did anyone else know Kenny Thomas is going back to school at Radford? Leading the team and scoring more points than he has all year!

by Doubl3Dos3 on Mar 19, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions

My big upset is Oklahoma St over Pittsburgh in the 2nd round.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

No way Memphis beats MD

Let’s GO MD!

I’m obviously a Terp. ;)

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Mar 19, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

So much for 'This year I'm gonna NAIL it' with my bracket

some early misjudgements

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

So far so good

But I’m worried about how Villanova is looking against American…not that I’m not patriotic and all, but, you know…

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Mar 19, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions

You lucked out

(commie)

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Mar 20, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Ok, how about some alumni support

I have nothing for the brackets – U of Miami (FLORIDA, damn you all) is NIT. They beat the Friars of Providence in the first round.

Where is Johnny Salmons when you need him? Well, there is always footsball.

Anyone have upsets in the first round? I am already down one with College Station Aggies over the LDS.

by betweentheeyes on Mar 19, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

wow betweentheeyes

are you a cane? I believe we have some canes over here, class of ’04. you?

by Travis Mays Hayes on Mar 20, 2009 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions

closer to 1904 than 2004

not really…. I mean I never saw the best Miami BBall star ever play in 1964….. yes, I refer to Rick Barry, but I am three dog years from 2004.

by betweentheeyes on Mar 20, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like Clemson is going to be my first fail

Although Villanova could screw up too.

by Aykis16 on Mar 19, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

My bracket is sucking so far

Damn you Mississippi St.!!!!

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Mar 19, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

Never pick against Udub ed :P

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....

by pookeyguru on Mar 19, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Western Kentucky

Is up big on Illlinois right now. Currently 15.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....

by pookeyguru on Mar 19, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Blake Griffin

Wow… what a monster

28 pts (11-12FG), 13 boards…

Nuff said.

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Awesome VCU v UCLA game

down to the last seconds

All the pg play, Collison, Maynor, Holiday -Great!

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Collison alters Maynor's would-be game winning shot

Nice D

another loss in my bracket (sigh)

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Win on mine

I watched most of the game and was VERY impressed with all 3 PGs (Maynor, Collison, and Holiday).

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Mar 19, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

They all looked really good

I wouldn’t know which to choose, Maynor or Holiday I suppose

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Rooting for an Illinois' miracle

Need it for my bracket

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Mar 19, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

WKU on mine

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Mar 19, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

3 point game

Could Illinois really do it?

"Let's stop arguing and get together and agree on who really is the problem: PEACHES" - HighTops

by eduardo_m7 on Mar 19, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice play by WKU

Broke the press, and stopped the clock. But taking the lead back to 5 hurts Illinois.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....

by pookeyguru on Mar 19, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions