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Mar 11, 2012 8:24 PM
Midstate01;1112918 wrote:I don't think Syracuse is THAT good, but that zone would kill us!
Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.
Mar 11, 2012 8:24pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:24 PM
reclegend22;1112893 wrote:The Duke vs. Kentucky Elite Eight scenario 20 years after the Laettner game is the committee's biggest surprise. Must have been a coincidence.

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Not sure its that much of a surprise. Seth Davis SI pre NCAA article actually alluded that this could be a possible matchup if Duke falls to a #2 seed.
Mar 11, 2012 8:24pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:27 PM
Midstate01;1112918 wrote:I don't think Syracuse is THAT good, but that zone would kill us!

Who knows. OSU has faired really well vs zone when teams tried this year. Thomas / Sullinger high low has been very effective. Sullinger is so good at finding the open man and he and Thomas work well together. Gives Buford time to set his feet as well.
Again, if you make it to the elite 8, you are going to play a damn good team at that point. If I had to pick a top seed to be in, it would be MSU. But that wasn't going to happen. So 'Cuse would be my second choice.
Mar 11, 2012 8:27pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:27 PM
He was being sarcastic...

People predicted UK/Duke in the same region, along with Sean Woods factoring into that bracket (MVSU vs UK likely in round 2) for a while...
Mar 11, 2012 8:27pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:34 PM
thedynasty1998;1112922 wrote:Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.
Didn't seem to bother Sullinger when he played against the Plumlee brothers or Young from Florida, Morris from UM and obviously MSU interior defense. The Big Ten is much more physical conference than any in the country. That is only going to help him going into NCAA. This weekend, I saw Sullinger crank it up a notch that I hadn't seen since early in year. I am much more optimistic after watching him play this weekend than I was a couple weeks back.
Mar 11, 2012 8:34pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:36 PM
centralbucksfan;1112936 wrote:Didn't seem to bother Sullinger when he played against the Plumlee brothers or Young from Florida, Morris from UM and obviously MSU interior defense. The Big Ten is much more physical conference than any in the country. That is only going to help him going into NCAA. This weekend, I saw Sullinger crank it up a notch that I hadn't seen since early in year. I am much more optimistic after watching him play this weekend than I was a couple weeks back.
I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
Mar 11, 2012 8:36pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:39 PM
thedynasty1998;1112922 wrote:Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.
I agree. Fab would just have to stay out of foul trouble and he wasn't Big East DPOY for nothing. He's a 7-footer and he runs the floor quite well, takes charges, alters/blocks shots, etc. Buford would be my main concern. If he's knocking down the 3....OSU wins. If he's not, I don't see OSU beating Syracuse should they meet.
Mar 11, 2012 8:39pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:42 PM
Seems like a lot of analysts are picking Syracuse to lose early. I actually like that rather than everybody singing their praises.
Mar 11, 2012 8:42pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:46 PM
Azubuike24;1112929 wrote:He was being sarcastic...

People predicted UK/Duke in the same region, along with Sean Woods factoring into that bracket (MVSU vs UK likely in round 2) for a while...
Have to give you major props on the Sean Woods/Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky first round calls for UK. Haha.
Mar 11, 2012 8:46pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:47 PM
ts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
Maybe so. But he will get more calls then he does in the Big10. On top of that, Big10 teams are familar with him and how to defend him. The nice thing about the NCAA, is ur playing new teams that are not familar with eachother. Makes a big difference.
Mar 11, 2012 8:47pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:49 PM
Only thing about the Cuse is they struggle to find O sometimes. They have great depth, but no lead dog. Saw it a bit against Cincy. That said, I'm nitpicking and they only lost twice for a reason.
Mar 11, 2012 8:49pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:50 PM
ts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
Valentine and Hightower let what slide? lol
Mar 11, 2012 8:50pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:54 PM
chicago510;1112948 wrote:Only thing about the Cuse is they struggle to find O sometimes. They have great depth, but no lead dog. Saw it a bit against Cincy. That said, I'm nitpicking and they only lost twice for a reason.
That's true when they're forced to play in the halfcourt. As Hubert Davis said earlier....someone else (most likely Joseph or Jardine, maybe Triche) is gonna have to step up and help Dion Waiters with the scoring. James Southerland will also be an x-factor for the Orange. If he can contribute offensively, that would go a long way in the 'Cuse making it to New Orleans.
Mar 11, 2012 8:54pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:56 PM
What's the deal with all the Marquette love? Are they really that good?
Mar 11, 2012 8:56pm
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Mar 11, 2012 8:57 PM
Ironman92;1112958 wrote:What's the deal with all the Marquette love? Are they really that good?
Yes, but very small.

Dick Vitale and Digger both have Vandy/FSU in the Elite 8. Based on that, I'm feeling good about OSU and Syracuse chances.
Mar 11, 2012 8:57pm
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Mar 11, 2012 9:02 PM
KU got a VERY NICE draw. Bill Self can make Roy Williams his bitch again this year...
Mar 11, 2012 9:02pm
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Mar 11, 2012 9:03 PM
Mulva;1112960 wrote:Yes, but very small.

Dick Vitale and Digger both have Vandy/FSU in the Elite 8. Based on that, I'm feeling good about OSU and Syracuse chances.
Agree.....on all counts.
Mar 11, 2012 9:03pm
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Mar 11, 2012 10:29 PM
Game times out
http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5998

Ohio State: Approx. 9:50 PM Thursday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:20 tipoff)
Ohio: 7:20 PM Friday on TNT
Cincinnati: 12:15 PM Friday on CBS
Xavier: Approx. 9:40 PM Friday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:15 tipoff)
Mar 11, 2012 10:29pm
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Mar 11, 2012 10:33 PM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU I hate 9pm+ games
Mar 11, 2012 10:33pm
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Mar 11, 2012 10:33 PM
I hope its a game I can fall asleep watching
Mar 11, 2012 10:33pm
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Mar 11, 2012 10:36 PM
ts1227;1113193 wrote:Game times out
http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5998

Ohio State: Late game Thursday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:20 tipoff)
Ohio: 7:20 PM Friday on TNT
Cincinnati: 12:15 PM Friday on CBS
Xavier: Late game Friday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:15 tipoff)
Thanks for posting.
Mar 11, 2012 10:36pm
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Mar 11, 2012 11:37 PM
Damn it. I'll be at the airport picking up my grandparents.
Mar 11, 2012 11:37pm
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Mar 12, 2012 2:24 PM
Two things that suck:

Memphis-Saint Louis. Both of these teams are capable, but one won't make it past the second round. Memphis should've probably been a 7 or 6.

New Mexico-Long Beach St. Heading into the tournament, I was all aboard the Lobo bandwagon - I think this is a team that's ready for big-time and watching them in the Mtn West tourney solidified that thought for me. And then they go and put them against LBSU, who could easily be this year's Cinderella. Damn you committee.
Mar 12, 2012 2:24pm
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Mar 13, 2012 3:13 AM
ts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
The same logic has Sullinger shooting 20 foul shots.
Mar 13, 2012 3:13am