reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 7, 2013 1:16am
I remember rooting for A.J. Granger and Michigan State since he was from an area high school. Ironically, I hate Aaron Craft for that very reason. (Granger and Craft both attended Liberty-Benton in nearby Findlay). Lol.Azubuike24;1421035 wrote:Not sure why, but I rooted really hard against the Green Mist that season...
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 7, 2013 1:17am
Chane has developed a nice case of Big Baby Davis-itis. He dropped about 20-30 lbs since last spring, likely because the knock on him was his endurance and conditioning. While he's in better shape, I don't think he's as effective now. He was always a guy who despite his lack of physique, was more athletic and stronger than he was given credit for.Mulva;1421036 wrote:That MSU team was loaded in the backcourt.
Louisville was my champ from the start, so no reason not to go with them Monday. Behanan could have a field day inside with GRIII.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 7, 2013 1:24am
UConn in 2011.reclegend22;1420985 wrote:UConn in 2011
Napier, Freshman
Oriakhi, Sophomore
Lamb, Freshman
Smith, Freshman
Daniels, Freshman
Coombs-McDaniel, Sophomore
Giffey, Freshman
Olander, Freshman
Beverly, Freshman
Sure, they had Mr. Everything, Kemba Walker (Junior), but the entire rest of the roster was Freshman and Sophomores, with 7 of the 9 being Freshman.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 7, 2013 1:28am
He's still effective enough to abuse Robinson. They don't really have to guard Dieng though, they just have to keep him off the glass. I don't think Robinson could do that either though, so I don't know what they will do.Azubuike24;1421040 wrote:Chane has developed a nice case of Big Baby Davis-itis. He dropped about 20-30 lbs since last spring, likely because the knock on him was his endurance and conditioning. While he's in better shape, I don't think he's as effective now. He was always a guy who despite his lack of physique, was more athletic and stronger than he was given credit for.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 7, 2013 1:33am
Do 2010 Duke and 2009 UNC still not stand? Those were purely veteran teams that won national titles.Azubuike24;1421041 wrote:UConn in 2011.
Napier, Freshman
Oriakhi, Sophomore
Lamb, Freshman
Smith, Freshman
Daniels, Freshman
Coombs-McDaniel, Sophomore
Giffey, Freshman
Olander, Freshman
Beverly, Freshman
Sure, they had Mr. Everything, Kemba Walker (Junior), but the entire rest of the roster was Freshman and Sophomores, with 7 of the 9 being Freshman.
With regard to UConn, I simply remembered Walker more than the rest, but, without him, that team is lucky to be in the NIT, so the freshman were not nearly as important a factor as last year's Kentucky team.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 7, 2013 7:32am
It's a lot easier to say "GO B1G" with OSU still in it, but since they're not, I won't...'Ville by 6.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Apr 7, 2013 8:32am
OSU fan... no rooting for conference. I would prefer Michigan not to win.
This isn't the SEC.
That being said, if Michigan wins, that's a great accomplishment for the school.
This isn't the SEC.
That being said, if Michigan wins, that's a great accomplishment for the school.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Apr 7, 2013 10:32am
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 7, 2013 10:37am
I was making fun of an OSU fan yesterday for this. OSU fans are always "root for conference!" when OSU is in it. But if they are not, then fuck it. Haha. So fuck the Buckeyes for eternity.vball10set;1421047 wrote:It's a lot easier to say "GO B1G" with OSU still in it, but since they're not, I won't...'Ville by 6.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Apr 7, 2013 10:45am
WebFire;1421067 wrote:I was making fun of an OSU fan yesterday for this. OSU fans are always "root for conference!" when OSU is in it. But if they are not, then **** it. Haha. So **** the Buckeyes for eternity.
Several of my friends asked me if I was rooting for Michigan because of the B1G, and I told them hell no, I don't ever want to see Michigan win a national championship, haha. I rooted for the B1G the first weekend but that was it.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 7, 2013 11:29am
Rooting for conference is for loser conferences......and the SEC.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 7, 2013 12:19pm
lol, the irony here is too much :rolleyes:WebFire;1421067 wrote:I was making fun of an OSU fan yesterday for this. OSU fans are always "root for conference!" when OSU is in it. But if they are not, then **** it. Haha. So **** the Buckeyes for eternity.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 7, 2013 12:21pm
Ditto. However, if I'm being honest, I did hope they would win one time-the 2008 Capital One Bowl.Terry_Tate;1421068 wrote:Several of my friends asked me if I was rooting for Michigan because of the B1G, and I told them hell no, I don't ever want to see Michigan win a national championship, haha. I rooted for the B1G the first weekend but that was it.
edit: and this was easy since we had already kicked their ass (again) six weeks earlier
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 7, 2013 1:35pm
I wanna see the B1G do well early. Get as many to sweet16 as possible. After that,fuck it. I wouldn't have rooted for msu if they weren't playing dook. Mondays game should be a good one.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 7, 2013 9:49pm
If OSU were playing tomorrow night this thread would be smokin'. 'Nuff said.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 7, 2013 10:04pm
Well, looking at the URL, I would guess you are right.vball10set;1421236 wrote:If OSU were playing tomorrow night this thread would be smokin'. 'Nuff said.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 8, 2013 8:43am
Well, this is an Ohio board lol.
And, generally speaking, most fans whose teams are no longer in the tournament have greatly lost interest by the time the Monday night final rolls around.
I still always watch, though -- the only year I did not was in 2004, the worst national title game in terms of excitement build-up in modern history. Hopefully it is a classic ending.
And, generally speaking, most fans whose teams are no longer in the tournament have greatly lost interest by the time the Monday night final rolls around.
I still always watch, though -- the only year I did not was in 2004, the worst national title game in terms of excitement build-up in modern history. Hopefully it is a classic ending.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Apr 8, 2013 10:17am
I'll be watching tonight if Louisville wins I'll win another 200$ on brackets
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Apr 8, 2013 11:36am
I'll probably watch it some. But the tournament goes the same for me every year.
I am 100% invested in watching every game I can (more than just the OSU games) UNTIL OSU is eliminated, then I pretty much lose all interest.
I am 100% invested in watching every game I can (more than just the OSU games) UNTIL OSU is eliminated, then I pretty much lose all interest.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 8, 2013 1:35pm
For me, it comes down to whether I care about any of the teams playing, this year, I disliked all the Final Four teams, so I wasn't really interested in talking about the tourney any more.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 8, 2013 1:36pm
Rooting for Michigan for the money tonight.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 8, 2013 1:41pm
I lose a little interest in the tournament when OSU goes out, but as long as I still have a team or two in my bracket I still pay attention/watch.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 8, 2013 1:45pm
I need Michigan to win for my bracket (not because I picked them, but because I didn't pick Louisville to win) and I probably should root for a B1G team to win it all, but I just can't do it. (I'm not rooting against them, but I just can't bring myself to root for them.) I also need Russ Smith to have a big game for the player pool here.Pick6;1421463 wrote:Rooting for Michigan for the money tonight.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 8, 2013 2:06pm
I have Michigan winning #humblebragFatHobbit;1421467 wrote:I need Michigan to win for my bracket (not because I picked them, but because I didn't pick Louisville to win) and I probably should root for a B1G team to win it all, but I just can't do it. (I'm not rooting against them, but I just can't bring myself to root for them.) I also need Russ Smith to have a big game for the player pool here.
3 other people who would all pass me have Louisville winning it all. I was really pulling for Wichita St so I didnt have to root for scUM, but what can I do.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 8, 2013 2:22pm
Nice call. Of all the B1G teams I thought could make the final, Michigan was not one of them.Pick6;1421475 wrote:I have Michigan winning #humblebrag
3 other people who would all pass me have Louisville winning it all. I was really pulling for Wichita St so I didnt have to root for scUM, but what can I do.