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Feb 18, 2012 5:24 PM
reclegend22;1089627 wrote:I just don't think it will last into the coming years. We'll see.
I don't see it either.

Bad day for UConn, Memphis, and NC State. Texas is down 10 @ Oklahoma State.

On the flip side, big wins for New Mexico (who is close to a lock now with wins over SDSU and UNLV this week), and Kansas State, who should be able to finish at least .500 in the B12 now and get secure a bid.
Azubuike24;1089587 wrote:Maybe the Colonial is better than people think?
I think the top 3 teams are legitimately good, but the conference as a whole is probably the weakest it's been in the past 5 years. George Mason and Drexel have multiple terrible nonconference losses, and before these BracketBuster games the best wins any of them had out of conference were South Florida, Akron, and Bucknell.

I know the bubble is horrible, but I think it would be a real stretch for the CAA to get multiple bids.
Feb 18, 2012 5:24pm
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Feb 18, 2012 5:42 PM
St. Mary's/Murray State tipping off here shortly.
Feb 18, 2012 5:42pm
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Feb 18, 2012 5:49 PM
Illinois down 7 at the half to Nebraska.

The way things are going you're going to have 2 bubble teams end up in a play-in game to get a 14 seed.
Feb 18, 2012 5:49pm
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Feb 18, 2012 6:26 PM
Illinois down 25 to Nebraska. They've quit.

San Diego State with 3 straight losses. A terrible loss to Air Force today. UNLV has lost 3 of 4, with the only win in that stretch coming over SDSU. Have to be dropping quickly in terms of seeding.
Feb 18, 2012 6:26pm
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Feb 18, 2012 6:45 PM
Murray State is doing work from beyond the arc. The Racers are 6-of-8 so far in the first half. Isaiah Canaan with just one of those, but it was from outside of the gym. Add this kid to the elite list of gunners over the past decade with comatose range. A fun game to watch so far.

Does anybody have any information regarding Canaan's NBA aspirations? He's a junior and one of the most unstoppable offensive players in the country, so I imagine that a jump to the League is in the cards. Hopefully he returns for his senior year. He'll have a chance to lead the country in scoring and probably put up some wild totals.
Feb 18, 2012 6:45pm
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Feb 18, 2012 7:19 PM
UC downs Seton Hall 62-57. Cats up by double digits most of the game but Seton Hall makes a little run at the end.

UC is now 19-8 and 5th overall in the Big East. Next four games key to UC chances of making the tournament.
Feb 18, 2012 7:19pm
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Feb 18, 2012 7:32 PM
I could see Cincy as a really scary 8 or 9 seed. Though undisciplined at times, the Bearcats have some very good talent at their disposal and I think could put fear into any of the top seeds on the first weekend. As we've seen with wins on the road against Georgetown and UConn (big deal) and a single-digit, closely-contested loss to Syracuse, Cincy has the ability to play with anyone. Then again, they also lost to Rutgers and Marshall.

As a Duke fan, when thinking of Cincy as an 8 or 9 I'm reminded of the 2010 bracket and how a sense of doom enveloped me as I saw Louisville scroll across the screen on Selection Sunday as a possible second round match-up for the Blue Devils. It didn't pan out that way, as Cali knocked the Cardinals off, but it was a scary potential match-up nonetheless.
Feb 18, 2012 7:32pm
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Feb 18, 2012 7:53 PM
Does Murray remind anyone of the George Mason Final Four team?

The Racers have 5 or 6 quality guards, including 2 studs in Poole and Canaan who can go for 25-30 at any night. They also have 2 undersized, but skilled and athletic bigs with Daniel and Aska. Finally, they have NCAA Tournament experience. Many people are wanting them as their 4, 5, 6 or even lower seed...and to be honest, I'm not so sure.

They dominated St. Mary's from start to end. The game was never really within single digits.
Feb 18, 2012 7:53pm
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Feb 18, 2012 8:02 PM
Murray State is flat out good. I had a feeling this game would go this way, which is why I wanted Murray St - Witchita St more. Bit both teams proved how good they are today.

It remains to be seen, but they may be a very dangerous 4 seed. Better than some 3s even IMO. They are a legit top 10 team, but will be seeded in the 4-6 range. I'd say easily better than all 4-6s, I wouldn't want them. Not sure anyone can keep Canaan in front of them, and he can finish in a variety of ways.
Feb 18, 2012 8:02pm
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Feb 18, 2012 9:48 PM
A few teams got officially buried today (or this week).

Minnesota
Arkansas
Illinois
Mississippi
North Carolina State

A few others have serious work to do after losses.

Seton Hall
Texas
Connecticut
Feb 18, 2012 9:48pm
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Feb 18, 2012 9:56 PM
X is up 1 on Dayton in a must win.

Mississippi State is going to lose a 3rd straight. They basically have to beat Kentucky at this point in my opinion. 3 straight bad losses.

Southern Miss down 11 at half to Houston. Probably safe, but I wouldn't say they're a lock. Would be 2 bad losses in 4 games if they don't come back.

Notre Dame down 16 at half to Villanova.
Feb 18, 2012 9:56pm
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Feb 18, 2012 11:20 PM
Bad day for west coast mid-majors.

San Diego State, UNLV, St. Mary's and Gonzaga all lose.

Southern Miss falls short on a comeback while Notre Dame completes it.
Feb 18, 2012 11:20pm
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Feb 18, 2012 11:32 PM
Is Creighton still safe if they lose this one to LBSU? I'd think yes given that nobody on the bubble has really stepped up to unseat them, but it would be 4 losses in 5 games.

The W over SDSU is looking less impressive lately. Wichita State is a good win (but they also lost to them), and outside of that? Northwestern and Missouri State (another team they split with). Not a great resume.

I think these are both tournament teams personally. Entertaining game.
Feb 18, 2012 11:32pm
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Feb 19, 2012 9:21 AM
Look at LSU creepin into the tourney..16-10, 6-6 in the SEC

For a season that looked like it was going to be a dud, they've been decently impressive.

Marquee win over Marquette, next and last 4 games are all winnable. Could be a 20 win team.
Feb 19, 2012 9:21am
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Feb 19, 2012 12:36 PM
SportsAndLady;1090201 wrote:Look at LSU creepin into the tourney..16-10, 6-6 in the SEC

For a season that looked like it was going to be a dud, they've been decently impressive.

Marquee win over Marquette, next and last 4 games are all winnable. Could be a 20 win team.


What would cats do????
Feb 19, 2012 12:36pm
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Feb 19, 2012 1:34 PM
Wouldn't cats be really happy? He's an LSU fan.
Feb 19, 2012 1:34pm
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Feb 19, 2012 1:54 PM
reclegend22;1090332 wrote:Wouldn't cats be really happy? He's an LSU fan.
He is a Kentucky basketball fan.
Feb 19, 2012 1:54pm
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Feb 19, 2012 2:42 PM
No. 2 Syracuse in trouble in Piscataway. Rutgers leads the Orangemen, 56 to 54, with 7:28 to play.

The RAC is always hell for visiting teams, and today has proven no different. If only the Knights could find a way to win on the road, then they might be able to put together a run of basketball success. There is talent there almost every year..
Feb 19, 2012 2:42pm
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Feb 19, 2012 2:45 PM
Add Purdue to the list of buried teams. There is no chance they win at Michigan or at Indiana.
Feb 19, 2012 2:45pm
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Feb 19, 2012 2:53 PM
I don't think Purdue is buried, because everyone who was behind them on the bubble is losing too. Take care of business against Nebraska and Penn State and they go .500 in conference. They swept Illinois and Northwestern, which is huge.

Iona, Temple, and Miami out of conference is a better collection of OOC wins then most bubble teams will have as well.
Feb 19, 2012 2:53pm
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Feb 19, 2012 2:59 PM
With Byrd and Barlow gone, those games aren't even a given. We'll see, I just don't see them as a Tournament team.

Losses to Alabama and Xavier basically nullify wins over other bubble teams.

Alabama at full strength is clearly better than Purdue at full strength. That result may hurt them.
Feb 19, 2012 2:59pm
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Feb 19, 2012 3:02 PM
Rutgers folds.

Gotta give Syracuse a ton of credit for matching the intensity of the Scarlet Knights on the road in the RAC, certainly one of the toughest venues to pick up a victory in the Big East. The Orangemen had an answer for everything Rutgers threw at them down the stretch, and that's the mettle of a great team. Sophomore C.J. Fair was incredible off the bench, lighting up Rutgers for 21 on 6-of-8 shooting from the floor.
Feb 19, 2012 3:02pm
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Feb 19, 2012 3:03 PM
Barlow is addition by subtraction.

Byrd is only out today Im pretty sure.
Feb 19, 2012 3:03pm
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Feb 19, 2012 3:22 PM
reclegend22;1090375 wrote:Rutgers folds.

Gotta give Syracuse a ton of credit for matching the intensity of the Scarlet Knights on the road in the RAC, certainly one of the toughest venues to pick up a victory in the Big East. The Orangemen had an answer for everything Rutgers threw at them down the stretch, and that's the mettle of a great team. Sophomore C.J. Fair was incredible off the bench, lighting up Rutgers for 21 on 6-of-8 shooting from the floor.

Agreed. Gutty road win. Scoop was clutch too. Had two TV's going with the 'Cuse on the big screen and the Knicks on the smaller bar TV. LOL
Feb 19, 2012 3:22pm
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Feb 19, 2012 3:32 PM
killer_ewok wrote:Agreed. Gutty road win. Scoop was clutch too. Had two TV's going with the 'Cuse on the big screen and the Knicks on the smaller bar TV. LOL
Haha yeah I was flipping back and forth between New York and Syracuse as well. Jeremy Lin was awesome today. I was a Pacers fan growing up, so New York was always enemy No. 1, but I've always secretly wished I would have been a Knicks fan. I love watching games played at MSG and the franchise has produced so many thrilling moments over the years, especially during the '90s with the LJ and Ewing-led teams. (Although, so did Uncle Reggie:))
Feb 19, 2012 3:32pm