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Mar 21, 2013 4:06 PM
My West region is already trashed. I had Boise last night and Pitt to the Elite 8. Idiot.
Mar 21, 2013 4:06pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:06 PM
reclegend22;1411018 wrote:I have Davidson in my bracket as well. I really hope they pull it out. I think a Bob McKillop vs. Brad Stevens matchup would be an absolute chess match. These guys are two of the best that have ever done it at the small-school level.

That'd be my biggest "upset" in years. A 14 over a 3. Although, Marquette isn't actually as good as their seed. They are more like an 8 or 9 in terms of true talent.
IMO, the BE got too much love. Marquette should be lower, Pitt was never gonna win that match-up, they are not that good.

Louisville is legit. ND I dont think deserved a 7. Cuse is probably seeded about right, but I dont think they have the ability to make a great run (they will now beat Indiana, no doubt).

And Nova was a bubble team in February and ended up in an 8/9 game??? Get out of here.
Mar 21, 2013 4:06pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:09 PM
Laley23;1411021 wrote:IMO, the BE got too much love. Marquette should be lower, Pitt was never gonna win that match-up, they are not that good.

Louisville is legit. ND I dont think deserved a 7. Cuse is probably seeded about right, but I dont think they have the ability to make a great run (they will now beat Indiana, no doubt).

And Nova was a bubble team in February and ended up in an 8/9 game??? Get out of here.
You're right. I just thought Pitt was better than Wichita State, good enough to make Gonzaga choke on their #1 seed, and would have enough momentum to get one more before losing to New Mexico. Guess I over thought it.
Mar 21, 2013 4:09pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:10 PM
This Memphis looks like the Memphis of old (though not as good of shooters). MSU will be in for a dogfight if Memphis holds on, and from the looks, Saint Mary's has no shot of a comeback versus these athletes.
Mar 21, 2013 4:10pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:11 PM
Cleveland Buck;1411022 wrote:You're right. I just thought Pitt was better than Wichita State, good enough to make Gonzaga choke on their #1 seed, and would have enough momentum to get one more before losing to New Mexico. Guess I over thought it.
lol, solid rationale. I watched quite a bit of MVC basketball this year. Wichita State is a tough team with depth, just better than Pitt in all aspects. In fact, I think they have the ability to be more of a threat than Creighton, just because of how physical they play and they can beat you in a slow down game, transition game, inside or out...
Mar 21, 2013 4:11pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:12 PM
Laley23;1411021 wrote:IMO, the BE got too much love. Marquette should be lower, Pitt was never gonna win that match-up, they are not that good.

Louisville is legit. ND I dont think deserved a 7. Cuse is probably seeded about right, but I dont think they have the ability to make a great run (they will now beat Indiana, no doubt).

And Nova was a bubble team in February and ended up in an 8/9 game??? Get out of here.
I agree with pretty much all of that. Nova got in and got a bit of a higher seed I think simply due to the fact that their big wins -- three over top five teams in the AP -- are fairly impressive. They also won on the road at UConn in convincing fashion. They benefited from the same higher seeding that Wisconsin did IMO for beating so many top ten teams. The Badgers have 11 losses. A five seed seems generous. And I think Wisconsin.
Mar 21, 2013 4:12pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:13 PM
I would not attend a Beau Levesque shooting clinic.
Mar 21, 2013 4:13pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:16 PM
I meant, "And I like Wisconsin."
Mar 21, 2013 4:16pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:18 PM
Laley23;1411023 wrote:This Memphis looks like the Memphis of old (though not as good of shooters). MSU will be in for a dogfight if Memphis holds on, and from the looks, Saint Mary's has no shot of a comeback versus these athletes.
St. Mary's within' 4!
Mar 21, 2013 4:18pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:21 PM
se-alum;1411037 wrote:St. Mary's within' 4!
I know. I shouldnt have said anything. It will be tough though. Memphis isnt giving up anything easy.
Mar 21, 2013 4:21pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:22 PM
Big swing there with Dellavedova missing the front end of the 1-and-1, then Jackson hitting the 3.
Mar 21, 2013 4:22pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:23 PM
Memphis is a good team, but I think MSU is a horrible matchup for them. They're going to have an awful time scoring (assuming they hang on in this game) as long as Sparty takes care of the ball.
Mar 21, 2013 4:23pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:23 PM
Laley23;1411040 wrote:I know. I shouldnt have said anything. It will be tough though. Memphis isnt giving up anything easy.
I blame you if this happens.
Mar 21, 2013 4:23pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:31 PM
Lol that Memphis player caught that ball

that was impressive
Mar 21, 2013 4:31pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:32 PM
Oregon's cheerleaders are fit.
Mar 21, 2013 4:32pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:32 PM
Sonofanump;1411052 wrote:Oregon's cheerleaders have big ass titties
Sure do
Mar 21, 2013 4:32pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:34 PM
Yep. Memphis is just too big, quick and strong for SMU. It is a rather close margin, but really, never in doubt.
Mar 21, 2013 4:34pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:34 PM
SportsAndLady;1411053 wrote:Sure do
Not really, that is USC and the sweatermittens.
Mar 21, 2013 4:34pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:35 PM
Idea.

Bet the under in every damn NCAA game.

Nobody can score...
Mar 21, 2013 4:35pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:36 PM
Azubuike24;1411058 wrote:Idea.

Bet the under in every damn NCAA game.

Nobody can score...
I eluded to that on another thread. Always take the under when its an NBA/Dome/Not a college arena. Guys really struggle to shoot in those.
Mar 21, 2013 4:36pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:38 PM
Valpo 54
NMSU 44
Pitt 55
Bucknell 56

Memphis/St. Mary's both under 60
Davidson/Marquette both on pace for the 50's

It's insane.
Mar 21, 2013 4:38pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:39 PM
Southern hanging with Gonzaga through the first 6 minutes...
Mar 21, 2013 4:39pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:39 PM
And Memphis looks like they could blow this one.
Mar 21, 2013 4:39pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:39 PM
Memphis can't hit foul shots. Something to watch moving forward.
Mar 21, 2013 4:39pm
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Mar 21, 2013 4:41 PM
Odd becuase Thomas is 78% and Jackson is 74%. They are 4/7 combined and 2/4 in the last two trips.
Mar 21, 2013 4:41pm