2012 NCAA Tourney Player Pick 'em -- Draft Thread

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Mar 13, 2012 11:39pm
It wasn't my pick, but I'll take him.

Or it was my pick, but the order is wrong on the other thread.

Either way, fuck you.
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chicago510
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Mar 13, 2012 11:41pm
Yeah this pace is great. We've gotten 3 rounds done in 24 hours.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:41pm
Mulva;1115627 wrote:It wasn't my pick, but I'll take him.

Or it was my pick, but the order is wrong on the other thread.

Either way, fuck you.
Fuck you guys for having the same list pretty much lol.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:42pm
It's a high-risk pick. If Louisville does anything, two things will have to happen.

1. They will have to score above the 40's.
2. Russ Smith will have to score because nobody else can.

Then again, Louisville could score in the 50's and lose to Davidson...or they could make the Elite 8 or Final Four.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:45pm
For the record. Tiger is up.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:47pm
Speaking of my list, I guess I should update it. By my count I'm down to 7 players, and I'm still 11 picks away. I'm probably out as soon as this Iona/BYU game ends, so you might be doing the honors for me again.

And if I don't get the list updated feel free to screw me over.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:49pm
This is why I wanted to get into 8-10 rounds.

It's fun watching the players who make serious runs and make it a wide open contest.

You know there will be a few double-digit seeds in the Sweet 16 and will make this contest really interesting.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:49pm
Laley23;1115637 wrote:For the record. Tiger is up.

Thank you sir.

Lenzelle Smith Jr - The Ohio State University

He will have a monster game.
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Mar 13, 2012 11:56pm
Mulva;1115639 wrote:Speaking of my list, I guess I should update it. By my count I'm down to 7 players, and I'm still 11 picks away. I'm probably out as soon as this Iona/BYU game ends, so you might be doing the honors for me again.

And if I don't get the list updated feel free to screw me over.
Haha yeah I only have 13 guys left on my list. I don't think I'm going to get around to updating tonight I'll just have to wing it for rounds tomorrow if all of those players get taken.

Also Durkie you're up if you are still online.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:03am
Updated list sent. Should be covered for 2 more picks. I'm out for the night.

Appreciate the work, laley.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:04am
Got it Mulva.
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sportchampps
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Mar 14, 2012 12:05am
So who does everyone think has the best team besides their own

I like azu team so far
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Mar 14, 2012 12:09am
Besides mine own I like:

Goon, Stephen, and Chicago's. I love Laley's first 3 picks not too high on his others though :P
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Mar 14, 2012 12:13am
They need to prove it in the NCAA, but I really think Vanderbilt is primed for a run. This is their year. They have a 3-year monkey on their back. It started with the heartbreak loss to Georgetown in 2006. Stallings hasn't had a team capable since then. With Syracuse weakened, that strengthens that bracket even more for OSU, Vandy and Wisconsin. Vandy and OSU I thought were nice match-ups with Syracuse too.

Harvard is a great match-up for Vandy. Wisconsin would be a grinder, but very winnable. Then you would have Syracuse, without Melo, against a very experienced and perimeter-oriented Vandy team with the best shooter in the Tournament. Then Ohio State, who is almost a mirror image of Vandy (probably 5% better).

I guess what I'm saying is at pick 20, John Jenkins arguably had possible top 5 overall value if you have Vandy winning a few games. He's going to average 25 PPG in the tournament, IMO.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:19am
Azu I agree about Vandy... Although a team you left out who I think is even more primed to make a run from that region is FSU. I think this is the year they really break through in the tourny.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:21am
sportchampps;1115665 wrote:So who does everyone think has the best team besides their own

I like azu team so far

I hate my fucking team.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:25am
I love the underdog and midmajor story a little too much, so thus why I only have 1 player on a team higher than a 6 seed, haha.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:25am
Tiger2003;1115678 wrote:I hate my fucking team.
Lol. Yeah I won't lie to you Tiger I'm glad its not my team haha.

(Now watch FSU and Murray State get upset in the first round and my team will blowup in my face and I finish last).
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Mar 14, 2012 12:35am
Iliketurtles;1115670 wrote:Besides mine own I like:

Goon, Stephen, and Chicago's. I love Laley's first 3 picks not too high on his others though :P
Risk Reward. CJ Leslie is putting in 20 a game right now, and I have them winning 2 (playing in 3) and I like UNLV and their shots to get to the Elite 8. Colorado, Baylor, and Duke. They can match up with them and beat any of them. After I went safe with Dixon and Appling on my 2nd picks, I went risky on the next two. If they each play in 3 games (heck even 2), I will be looking very good. If they both lose RD 1...yikes.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:38am
Also, I am about to go to bed. I have no picks till Goon, and it doesnt look like thats gonna happen tonight. No one has to make a pick till 9am (though Durkie is up at 1:49am). So if anyone is on here then and he hasnt picked, go ahead and make a good choice for him. After that though, Wizurd and anyone following has till 9am.
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Mar 14, 2012 12:39am
Shit I forgot I need to send you a PM Laley haha.
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Mar 14, 2012 1:00am
Alright well I'm heading to bed... After Durkie makes his pick. Sportswiz wants Patric Young- Florida or Scott Wood- NCST if Durkie takes Young.
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Mar 14, 2012 1:07am
Patric Young
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Mar 14, 2012 1:36am
Iliketurtles;1115680 wrote:Lol. Yeah I won't lie to you Tiger I'm glad its not my team haha.

Hopefully I have 2 guys that make the Final 4 and 1 guy makes it to the championship like last year.
I really need VCU to knock of WSU in the first round.
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Mar 14, 2012 1:38am
My team is ok Kansas should go far but I'm really hoping Memphis can knock off msu. Barton can put up some points and temple not to blow