NCAA Tournament Day 2 Open Thread
by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 10:35 PM EDT
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Another day, another NCAA Tournament open thread. Chat about it, watch it, do it all right here.
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Wooo Hooo!
I love this time of year and I am having a blast watching all these games!! Yesterday was an exciting start to the tourney! Cant wait to see what happens today!!
I totally love that ncaa.com is showing all the games online for free!!!
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
I only wish
my proxy at work would allow ncaa.com. I have to rely on ASOB and game casts to keep up with the action!
Yes
I am very fortunate to have such a laid back and understanding boss. “It’s a way of life here,” is what I told him. :)
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 19, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
We open our proxy for sports at lunch time :)...
Plus we have a public wireless that doesn’t block it…bring in tha laptop!! :)
by kentuckyrules on Mar 19, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I have the laptop...just not the wireless feed
Oh well, i guess following the gamecase will have to do.
A lot is blocked at my work
but running Firefox portable off of a thumb drive seems to bypass everything. At least it has so far.
true blue living in a sea of orange
I LUV THA PARITY
Yeah man, don’t ya luv the parity in college basketball today…. wow, all the double digit seeds winning in the first round….damn, the last time I heard anyone in KY talking about parity was in 2005. 6.7 and it was Tubby/Donna doin the talking… guess it won’t be long now before he’ll be doin it again…. except, this time he’ll be at Auburn…. hold on a minute, doesn’t Auburn have a nepotism rule? Please tell me he’s not taking the Auburn job!!! NO MO parity at KY!!!! GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!
any body hear anything on orton?
i know a broke/bruised tail bone is not serious but it can be painful and take a long time to heal. hope it is not an issue….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
Orton tweeted that he had hurt his lower back and that it was sore but nothing serious and that he should be ready to go on Saturday.
Also he apologized for his use of language and said that he would “pray about it.” Hahaha! Love that kid!!!!
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 19, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
thats good to hear....
just glad i do not have a camera in my face every time i hit my head or finger or other body part with a hammer or on a door…
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
father....
remember his mom passed away while he was in high school. BCG actually went to the funeral if i recall correctly…
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
forgot that
That guy has gone through a bunch in his life so far.
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
Orton cracks me up. The way he can swat the ball away in
a big-time block one second and then seem to change instantly back into a sweet-looking boy.
Watch him next time as he lands on his feet after a block.
It’s like he can be tough when he has to, but then instantly reverts back into this soul-deep niceness.
He looked great in yesterday’s game. Like everything had just clicked into place for him in an instant. Catch the ball, put it in the basket. Easy as can be.
And I still can't believe sweet Daniel got sent to the
locker room in the SEC champ. game! I’m still LOL about that.
Daniel? Surely not that big sweetheart, Daniel.
and is it just me or does he have a "sweet" expression on his face most
of the time?
You can't fix "stupid"!
so far every team in this tournament has shown weakness......'cept us....makes me nervous
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
peaking too soon?
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
not peaking too soon, no....but have to guard against getting too overconfident
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
i hear you...
always nice to get your early scare out of the way earlier when the competition is less and it is easier to overcome poor play..
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
here is my take...
the only “weakness” anyone has for UK is inexperience. i know 3 pt shooting or FT shooting or rebounding or TOs can rear their ugly head from time to time, but they do not consistently rear their head or we would have lost more than 2 games.
some said that there is a difference in youth and inexperience – that they are NOT the same. we are young, but i do believe we are battle tested.
i would also argue the team chemistry (and talent) trump youth…
i know its easy to bask in the win yesterday – which showed nothing except that we were ready to play our first game – but am beginning to worry less and less about the age thing…
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by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
I think you are right.....I just dont do anything to tempt the fates this time of year......
I may not change underwear until April….hehehe
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Youth is different that it used to be.
Basketball players today (1) don’t play other sports in high school; (2) play hundreds of officated games and tournaments against top competition in AAU; (3) have specialized coaching and training. Frankly, today’s freshmen just aren’t the same freshman of 12 years ago and even more different than 20+ years ago.
Experience is nice. But several teams have already proven you can get to the finals and even win NCAA championships relying upon freshmen.
agree...
would also add that the innocence of youth (ie no fear) might actually be an advantage if talented…
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
While not really a Colin Cowherd fan ...
The games aren’t being carried on radio locally so sports center is the only way for me to get updates …. He said 4.5 million people filled out tournament bracket sheets and Dickie V was in 4 millionth position while Colin himself was in like 1 millionth position.
I’m with Dickie V – he picked us to win it all …. Colin is the Anti-March Madness guy.. I think mostly because his show got yanked in some markets where the choice was to air the tourament on the radio.
Xavier winning means yet another L for me.....
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
I got that one right.
When was Tubby last in the second round of the tourney? Was that the year we lost to UAB with a 1 seed?
I suppose I could look it up. I hear this with this new internet thing you can find out anything.
It was 2007
When we lost to Kansas in the second round
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Thats why I picked Minnesota.
As I recall you get that first game and get a taste of it all and excitement builds only to lose in the second round. ;)
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 19, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That's right.
I think Tubby bowed out his last 3 years in the second round at UK (UAB, UConn, KU).
Funny.
I was trying to keep with the trend.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 19, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
me too...
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 19, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Tubby/Minn bowed out to Xavier.
Now he can publically accept a job elsewhere that he has been negotiating for weeks — well before the season of the team he was supposed to be coaching ended.
Hmmm … sounds familiar.
this certainly sounds familar
Tubby wins 20 games but fails in the tourny. Maybe the most overrated active coach. Good yes, ceratinly not elite.
by Shootmeibleedblue on Mar 19, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
AUBURN ANYBODY?
The new job has to say… “No to snow… Yes to nepotism…. and yes to parity” and you must accept being a plow horse in a horse race…. (big and slow)… looks like he’s been cheatin’ in this marriage game again!!
Cornell wins!
So we likely play Cornell or Wisconsin. Don’t really want to see Wisconsin.
Former UK player scores 4 and gets 2 boards in win.
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=300780218
there is another L for me.......
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Anyone know who DD is on the ASOB Yahoo challenge is??
Recognize alot of the names but not that one…
If your wings don't sweep....
Darnell Dodson
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
Go Wofford — Up 48-47
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
Not to mention that Wofford would be a bracket buster for me, but I'd like to play Wisconsin...
If your wings don't sweep....
Badgers 51-49
Wofford had a chance to tie or lead but turned it over.
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
53-49 UW Wins
Oh well, play ’em as they come.
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
Cornell scares me way more than Wisconsin, at this point.
Almost as much as my bracket, actually. sigh
Cornell or Wisconsin
Assuming we get past Wake, we will DESTROY either one of those teams.
It's time. . .
Missouri Wins Cat Fight
Big 12 is now 4-1 with OSU yet to play. Is Clemson an underachiever or what?
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
here
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
I'm having to watch that one online
Showing tOSU/UCSB here
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
12-0 Cal
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
UL down 22-4
wow
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
UCSB hanging with tOSU
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Great minds ...
:-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
22-4 Bears
Bledsoe-hot from 3 for Cal!
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
UL only down 9 now
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Is that 3 fouls on Sosa?
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Yes.
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by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't love Louisville ...
… but that charge on Sosa was a B A D call.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Does anybody else find it amusing ...
… that the mascot for the Coke Zero “Mascot Cam” is not even in the tournament? (UNC)
Heh.
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make up call right there
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
U Of L Has Rallied
But I hope Cal wins.
Can’t hurt the UK (Cal) mojo.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 19, 2010 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Cal has a thin bench.
And they are getting in foul trouble.
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whoa
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
that shot was a big deal....makes it an 11 point game at half
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
It was.
Man. No rim. Impressive.
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by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
At least 28 feet.
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by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Card Chronicle is blowing up!!!!.....they are dying over there
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
They tend to be dramatic
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
yeah, they didnt even want anyone to commiserate.....I ducked out.....discretion being the better part of valor.....lol
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Best ...
… to stay away from a team’s blog when they are getting beat or winning big. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost feel sorry for them......looks like us against Georgetown in 84
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Heh.
You’re right. They are flipping out.
I can’t say I blame them after that last shot.
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by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Cmon Houston.......I picked this as an upset.....will probably be the only one NOT to happen
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Not me.
Lose, Houston. :-)
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by Glenn Logan on Mar 19, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I step away for one second....
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
Ouch! Sorry 'bout that... I'm holding my own...
Had GTown in the Elite 8, Marq in the Sweet 16.
Can anyone explain how GTown gets schwacked by Ohio?? KenPom had GTown as #11 in nation, Ohio 100+. Guess that’s why they play, huh??
If your wings don't sweep....
thats also why I dont trust Kenpom.....lol.....
last time I picked winners this badly there was an eclipse…….of my brain…..I cannot believe this is happening….never seen a tourney like this
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Oh, now you tell me!! ;-)
GTown has 7 losses this year, 5 of ‘em to teams that made the Tourney… Don’t think they are as bad as their W-L reflects but man, they got taken to the shed last night!
If your wings don't sweep....
Houston and UL will bury me tonight.......will make me 18-12....if everything else plays out
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
that should let me finish 20-12 for the first round.....lol......
I can translate greek better than I am pikcing games…..lol
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Got Maryland on my side... UL, if they don't get clickin' will cost me two games
If your wings don't sweep....
this bracket is just like an ugly woman.....sucks the life right out of you
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
OK, I'm stumped... What movie was it??
Old codger said it, if memory serves…
If your wings don't sweep....
Road House.......Elvis' old bodyguard said it......Red something ortheother
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
you got it......I still remember when he was just one of E's entourage.....lol
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Don't worry
Kenpom will have it adjusted and correct today.
So far ...
… I have not lost any Elite Eight teams. But I have lost 3 sweet sixteen teams.
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Lost 1 EE and 1 SS...
Rest of ‘em are only going to a games worth… Like St Mary’s; how did they win when they hadn’t won an NCAA game since ‘59?? At least my losers won’t go any farther, I think????
If your wings don't sweep....
Just joining in
Missed most of today’s game but it didn’t look like they were as close as yesterday’s.
I’ve caught most of tonite’s except local station kept Duke/UAPB on until 30 seconds to go. Did they think there was going to be some miracle comeback? Been watching L’ville trying to play like a team since then. Ugly. And yes, bracket will take yet another hit.
Louisville is getting ready to get their hat handed to them......
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Same ol' drill.... Get it to 10 at the 10:00 mark and you got a chance!
If your wings don't sweep....
yeah....they are definitely an enigma.....I am headed to bed.....8 am client at office......see you guys tomorrow
have a good one
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
You ain't gonna belive this!! LOL
The other night when we were talking about this Eng vs Bangladesh, 1st Test. 2nd Test is on 360 tonight!! So yeah, last week’s game is still going on… :-)
If your wings don't sweep....
With ya there...
UL’s guards have stunk up the gym so far… Sosa’s 3 fouls probably don’t help!
If your wings don't sweep....
First was a charge too
Then second foul was quickly following. There was less than 3 minutes gone in the game.
by GoLightning on Mar 19, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait for Wake game
I bet Kentucky comes out firing on all cylinders. Get on a run tomorrow and they’ll be a freight train through the rest of the tourney. Tomorrow’s game sets the tone for the rest of the tourney.
I need some sleep before thinking about tomorrow
This Maryland/Houston game has worn me out.
by GoLightning on Mar 19, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of
people on here celebrated when Wake beat Texas. Just remember to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. I think Wake is a far more dangerous matchup for us than Texas. Their guard Smith is a Devan Downey with a supporting cast. McFarland is a dirty cheap shot player who excels at agitating opposing big men. We better hope that Orten can play well because Cuz might be riding the bench a lot in this game. I think we will win but this one could be tough.
I’ve justified my rooting for L’ville because its strictly for selfish purposes, absolutely nothing to do with liking them. Does that get a pass?
As long as you root for the earthquake when they play Duke.
by GoLightning on Mar 20, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Horrible shot...
OK, that’s it, gonna take my beating like a man and hit the hay! See ya…
If your wings don't sweep....
No kidding
Back to a double digit deficit and commit a bad turnover.
by GoLightning on Mar 20, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Did we just witness
Pitino’s last T as a Card?
by GoLightning on Mar 20, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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