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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Feb 23, 2013 11:47pm
Tonight, OU just misses.
Jughead
Posts: 1,261
Feb 23, 2013 11:53pm
How did Kent State do so well with Christian as a coach? He has an entire team that went to the Sweet Sixteen last year and has failed to accomplish anything of note.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 12:11am
Ohio has to be in the conversation for most underachieving team this season.
Other hugely disappointing teams are N.C. State (19-8, 5th in ACC), which was the preseason favorite to win the ACC and Top 10 team nationally, and Baylor (16-11, 6th in Big XII), which easily has Top 10 or 15 talent and will miss the NCAA Tournament completely. N.C. State hasn't lived up to any sort of expectation or enjoyed any real success in three decades, though, so it's not surprising. They are what they are and will likely remain what they are under Mark Gottfried.
Other hugely disappointing teams are N.C. State (19-8, 5th in ACC), which was the preseason favorite to win the ACC and Top 10 team nationally, and Baylor (16-11, 6th in Big XII), which easily has Top 10 or 15 talent and will miss the NCAA Tournament completely. N.C. State hasn't lived up to any sort of expectation or enjoyed any real success in three decades, though, so it's not surprising. They are what they are and will likely remain what they are under Mark Gottfried.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Feb 24, 2013 12:17am
Kentucky (preseason #3), Texas, and especially North Texas and Drexel have to be up there as well.reclegend22;1395087 wrote:Ohio has to be in the conversation for most underachieving team this season.
Other hugely disappointing teams are N.C. State (19-8, 5th in ACC), which was the preseason favorite to win the ACC and Top 10 team nationally, and Baylor (16-11, 6th in Big XII), which easily has Top 10 or 15 talent and will miss the NCAA Tournament completely. N.C. State hasn't lived up to any sort of expectation or enjoyed any real success in three decades, though, so it's not surprising. They are what they are and will likely remain what they are under Mark Gottfried.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 12:23am
UCLA is another one at 19-7 and 3rd in the Pac-12. The Bruins were a top five team preseason nationally and currently unranked and lose almost weekly it seems.
Another HUGE one is Creighton. The Bluejays were preseason Top 15 with a NPOTY candidate and are 22-7 and losers of six of their last 11 games. If they duck into the Dance, they'll be out of it before the music starts.
Another HUGE one is Creighton. The Bluejays were preseason Top 15 with a NPOTY candidate and are 22-7 and losers of six of their last 11 games. If they duck into the Dance, they'll be out of it before the music starts.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 24, 2013 11:59am
The biggest disappointment of the year is Baylor. At least UK, UCLA, Creighton, Minnesota and NC State are possibly (or probably) going to make the tournament.
Baylor is on the outside looking in, playing in a league where they really should've been able to make some noise.
I have always given a pass to Scott Drew...but this year. Ouch.
Baylor is on the outside looking in, playing in a league where they really should've been able to make some noise.
I have always given a pass to Scott Drew...but this year. Ouch.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 24, 2013 1:11pm
Illinois off to a great start at UM
21-13
21-13
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 24, 2013 1:21pm
Ironman92;1395245 wrote:Illinois off to a great start at UM
21-13
....and cue the Ironman jinx SMH
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 24, 2013 1:40pm
Yep, UM by double figures when it's done.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 8:01pm
Third straight Northwestern game that I have won on the spread. Around $150 total. It's a lock each and every time. I feel like I'm card counting. Depending on the spread, I might put down major cash on Thursday when Ohio State visits town.
I hate to ask this, but are there any other teams out there that have multiple injured players on them that I could bet against? I mean, I hope they weren't in car accidents, but maybe a torn rotator cuff or mild concussion. Thanks in advance.
I hate to ask this, but are there any other teams out there that have multiple injured players on them that I could bet against? I mean, I hope they weren't in car accidents, but maybe a torn rotator cuff or mild concussion. Thanks in advance.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 10:28pm
Long Island and Wagner finished in crazy fashion tonight. The Blackbirds held a double-digit lead early, then Wagner took an 11-point lead with about two minutes left in the game, only to relinquish it completely with under 10 seconds to play after LIU tied the game at the free-throw line. Wagner then raced the length of the court and won on a lay-up at the buzzer. Not exactly a Mitch Albom recap, but I did my best. Incredibly entertaining and high scoring game.
Final was Wagner 94, LIU 92.
Final was Wagner 94, LIU 92.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 10:47pm
Since I imagine only a handful of Duke people (and ahdonis) actually click on the Duke thread, I thought I would provide an update on the Ryan Kelly situation here, since it could potentially affect the national title race.
According to the Duke staff as reported by USA Today, Ryan Kelly is expected to be back playing by March 5 against Va Tech, which would mean he'd be in the lineup when Duke travels to North Carolina later that week. That'd be huge for Duke in a fight that ensures to go the full 12.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/acc/2013/02/24/ryan-kelly-duke-blue-devils-boston-college-acc/1944271/
According to the Duke staff as reported by USA Today, Ryan Kelly is expected to be back playing by March 5 against Va Tech, which would mean he'd be in the lineup when Duke travels to North Carolina later that week. That'd be huge for Duke in a fight that ensures to go the full 12.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/acc/2013/02/24/ryan-kelly-duke-blue-devils-boston-college-acc/1944271/
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 24, 2013 10:59pm
Lol I'm on a KU forum and someone posted a parlay bet he made this morning..he hit the first 6 and had everyone excited, but had MSU +7...MSU lost by 8.
Would have won $5000..sucks to be him tonight
Would have won $5000..sucks to be him tonight
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 11:02pm
On a related note, I had a five-game parlay today with $200 on the line. The only loss? Michigan State +3. Oh well. I only had like $6 on it so whatever. I can't even imagine how I'd feel if I were the other guy and lost out on $5000. I'd probably be in jail tonight for something or another. Damn.SportsAndLady;1395574 wrote:Lol I'm on a KU forum and someone posted a parlay bet he made this morning..he hit the first 6 and had everyone excited, but had MSU +7...MSU lost by 8.
Would have won $5000..sucks to be him tonight
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 24, 2013 11:04pm
He hasn't posted since lolreclegend22;1395578 wrote:On a related note, I had a five-game parlay today with $200 on the line. The only loss? Michigan State +3. Oh well. I only had like $6 on it so whatever. I can't even imagine how I'd feel if I were the other guy and lost out on $5000. I'd probably be in jail tonight for something or another. Damn.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 24, 2013 11:09pm
Lol. Now that's funny. (And potentially serious for him, lol.)SportsAndLady;1395579 wrote:He hasn't posted since lol
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The Answer
Posts: 209
Feb 24, 2013 11:36pm
Ouch I bet he wants to murder Derick Nix for fouling Craft with .3 seconds left with the score 66-60.SportsAndLady;1395574 wrote:Lol I'm on a KU forum and someone posted a parlay bet he made this morning..he hit the first 6 and had everyone excited, but had MSU +7...MSU lost by 8.
Would have won $5000..sucks to be him tonight
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 24, 2013 11:44pm
The Answer;1395586 wrote:Ouch I bet he wants to murder Derick Nix for fouling Craft with .3 seconds left with the score 66-60.
Yeah...brutal lol
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 25, 2013 7:28am
KU getting 1.5 at ISU tonight...
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 25, 2013 8:16am
Iowa State is a good team, especially at home. Undefeated at the Hilton. That's a line I would stay away from.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 25, 2013 8:57am
I'm liking Nova at home at -5 against The Hall if the line holds. Seton Hall's lockerroom is like an emergency room with all of the injuries. Yes, that's been my betting strategy recently. After the beating I took last week, I'm looking for new angles.
Three of the Hall's four leading scorers -- Fuquan Edwin, Aaron Cosby and Brandon Mobley -- have all missed time or been limited by injuries at some point in the last few games, with Brandon Mobley out of the season with a shoulder problem. On top of that, Seton Hall has dropped 11 of 12 games and seven straight. This is not a team in good shape. We'll see.
Three of the Hall's four leading scorers -- Fuquan Edwin, Aaron Cosby and Brandon Mobley -- have all missed time or been limited by injuries at some point in the last few games, with Brandon Mobley out of the season with a shoulder problem. On top of that, Seton Hall has dropped 11 of 12 games and seven straight. This is not a team in good shape. We'll see.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Feb 25, 2013 6:28pm
It's a game a top 5 team should win.SportsAndLady;1395639 wrote:Iowa State is a good team, especially at home. Undefeated at the Hilton. That's a line I would stay away from.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 25, 2013 6:40pm
Yeah, I went Kansas -2 as part of a parlay. I have gone against Sports' better judgement before when betting Kansas -- the Oklahoma game in Norman -- but I think Sports will be happy to be wrong this time. Hopefully, anyway. I'm probably wrong come to think of it...Mulva;1395926 wrote:It's a game a top 5 team should win.
Also went Marquette +2 at home and Nova moneyline. Tonight sucks for betting and my brain didn't want to, but my fingers were just too excited to pick and made the decision for me.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 25, 2013 7:16pm
reclegend22;1395933 wrote:Yeah, I went Kansas -2 as part of a parlay. I have gone against Sports' better judgement before when betting Kansas -- the Oklahoma game in Norman -- but I think Sports will be happy to be wrong this time. Hopefully, anyway. I'm probably wrong come to think of it...
Also went Marquette +2 at home and Nova moneyline. Tonight sucks for betting and my brain didn't want to, but my fingers were just too excited to pick and made the decision for me.
Good luck I obviously hope you win..id be betting along with you if I didn't recently cash out my sportsbook account. Lol.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Feb 25, 2013 7:21pm
From the looks of the Marquette game, the writing is on the wall for me to cash out too. I had a decent weekend and should probably reap the benefits of it before I start getting irrational.