Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 3, 2013 8:53pm
If UNC loses 3 in a row, they fall to like an 11. Right now I could see them beating Duke and getting up to a 6ish seed. Playing extremely well right now.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 3, 2013 10:53pm
With Ryan Kelly back, Duke will have an advantage in my opinion over UNC's smaller lineup which the Blue Devils have already beaten once. But that was the first game that Roy Williams utilized that new look and that game was almost a month ago. UNC has been playing at a very high level since then and its players now have confidence that they are as good as the name on the front of their jersey suggests they are. That's huge. Because there was none of that early in the year from what I could tell. I see a team now, while without a true "star," has a ceiling similar to the 2011 Elite Eight squad.
Unless the Blue Devils have one of their classic 10 to 12 three-pointer nights, the Tar Heels will beat Duke in Chapel Hill.
Unless the Blue Devils have one of their classic 10 to 12 three-pointer nights, the Tar Heels will beat Duke in Chapel Hill.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 4, 2013 4:40pm
Here you go, S&L
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 4, 2013 7:53pm
Wordvball10set;1399951 wrote:Here you go, S&L
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 5, 2013 7:36am
Anyone down for $10-20 on the player pick'em contest this year? We could easily use Paypal. Last year we had 20 people, 7 players per team. It worked out really well and we had the draft done in 2-3 days.
Even if people aren't down for the money idea, who wants to run it? We should have the participants and draft order ready to go right after the brackets are announced.
Even if people aren't down for the money idea, who wants to run it? We should have the participants and draft order ready to go right after the brackets are announced.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 5, 2013 8:13am
I was just getting ready to post to see if everyone wanted to do that again. I'm down for 10-20 bucks.Azubuike24;1400266 wrote:Anyone down for $10-20 on the player pick'em contest this year? We could easily use Paypal. Last year we had 20 people, 7 players per team. It worked out really well and we had the draft done in 2-3 days.
Even if people aren't down for the money idea, who wants to run it? We should have the participants and draft order ready to go right after the brackets are announced.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 5, 2013 8:33am
I'm down for money but do not have the time to run it this year. But for sure down to participate.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 5, 2013 8:18pm
Joe Lunardi's latest projections are out...I honestly think I'd pick UNC for the Final 4 in their bracket.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 5, 2013 8:23pm
After closer look with his projections I'd have Indiana, Michigan, Florida and Kansas as my Final 4
.....but had Mich/UNC in round 2 and winner going through that bracket.
.....but had Mich/UNC in round 2 and winner going through that bracket.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 5, 2013 8:58pm
I'd take UNC over Michigan
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 5, 2013 9:38pm
SportsAndLady;1400794 wrote:I'd take UNC over Michigan
Picking an actual bracket I'd go with Michigan as I'd be worried UNC gets slightly upset by Oklahoma in Round 1
He had the West 1. Gonzaga 2. Mich 3. New Mex 4. OSU 5. Zona 6. VCU 7. UNC 8. SD State 9. Cincy 10. Oklahoma 11. Colorado 12. LaSalle
Just looks weak to me compared to the others.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 5, 2013 9:39pm
Call me crazy but I would take New Mexico out of that bracket
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 5, 2013 9:57pm
Crimson streak;1400844 wrote:Call me crazy but I would take New Mexico out of that bracket
I just can't get myself to pick the non-big boy schools. I know New Mexico is good and worthy but I just can't trust them to win 4 games in the tourney.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Mar 5, 2013 10:19pm
Crimson streak;1400844 wrote:Call me crazy but I would take New Mexico out of that bracket
You're crazy. I don't think New Mexico is nearly as good as the love they're getting.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 5, 2013 10:27pm
fan_from_texas;1400894 wrote:You're crazy. I don't think New Mexico is nearly as good as the love they're getting.
I think there a very good team but with that bracket I could see them out of that region.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 5, 2013 10:53pm
No clear favorite in the tourney with IU losing to OSU at home.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 5, 2013 10:59pm
I'll be honest. After what we've seen this year, nothing shocks me. However, this result mildly shocks me...
Serve has been held at home for the most part. Great win for OSU...
Serve has been held at home for the most part. Great win for OSU...
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 5, 2013 11:05pm
They weren't even close to being a clear favorite before tonight.Pick6;1401028 wrote:No clear favorite in the tourney with IU losing to OSU at home.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 5, 2013 11:09pm
58 pts???!?!?!?!?!?!
WHAT THE FAKKKK. Lol.
Good win for Ohio St. Regroup and beat Michigan.
I really feel bad for the Seniors (Hulls, Elston and Watford...as well as Creek, who has a 5th year but isnt sure if he will use it). They are the first to ever have a 20 loss season and be part of a #1 ranked team in NCAA history. Getting ready to watch the speeches on BTN...Im sure Ill cry lol.
WHAT THE FAKKKK. Lol.
Good win for Ohio St. Regroup and beat Michigan.
I really feel bad for the Seniors (Hulls, Elston and Watford...as well as Creek, who has a 5th year but isnt sure if he will use it). They are the first to ever have a 20 loss season and be part of a #1 ranked team in NCAA history. Getting ready to watch the speeches on BTN...Im sure Ill cry lol.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 5, 2013 11:27pm
Did Zeller and Oladipo get honored with the other Seniors?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 5, 2013 11:42pm
No.Azubuike24;1401060 wrote:Did Zeller and Oladipo get honored with the other Seniors?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 5, 2013 11:43pm
They were honored before the game (along with Hulls and Watford) as 1000 pt scorers. I think the first time a team has ever had four 1000 pt scorers on the same team.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Mar 6, 2013 3:18am
All-time or at Indiana?Laley23;1401070 wrote:They were honored before the game (along with Hulls and Watford) as 1000 pt scorers. I think the first time a team has ever had four 1000 pt scorers on the same team.
Florida's last championship team had 5 (Brewer, Green, Horford, Humphrey and Noah).
I am sure Rec will chime in shortly with Duke stats...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 6, 2013 7:52am
At Indiana.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Mar 6, 2013 8:20am
I would pay for the player pick-em. Also, before I forget, I'm going to Clearwater on Friday for a week so reserve me a spot in the contest. I'll be back in time for the draft this year, but I'll probably miss the thread where we sign up.