reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 9:48pm
Tony Parker has been the key for UCLA, IMO. He has gone from many talking bust to possibly turning into a behemoth in the near future in quick fashion. Agreed that next year, if all return, the Bruins will one of the heavy favorites in the fall.
As for Utah and Arizona, winning at the McKale Center is on par with penetrating Fort Knox. You have to play a near flawless game to overcome the "conditions." Utah is cooked. Great effort, though. Led 12 to 2 at the onset.
As for Utah and Arizona, winning at the McKale Center is on par with penetrating Fort Knox. You have to play a near flawless game to overcome the "conditions." Utah is cooked. Great effort, though. Led 12 to 2 at the onset.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 9:56pm
Arizona on a 12 to 2 run right now to go up 10 with under 4 minutes to go. Pisses me off too because I have Utah +14 in a single bet and as part of a couple of parlays and they're all I need to finish it off. Such bullshit. This is a 24-point turnaround right now. Utah just fell apart. Fuck.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 26, 2014 10:06pm
Had a 10-game teaser, $12 to win $180. 8 wins down...
Minnesota +3.5
Toledo -4
That's how the cookie crumbles...haha.
Minnesota +3.5
Toledo -4
That's how the cookie crumbles...haha.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 10:07pm
Well, Utah loses by nine. Feel bad for the Utes, though, because there were a lot of questionable calls down the stretch that turned this game into a near-double digit win for the Wildcats. The final score is incredibly deceptive. The Utes had this game.
Still like Arizona as the best team in the country -- not every win is a thing of beauty -- and am firm in my belief that, if the rest of the country doesn't bring their A games, the 'Cats could walk to a title in March. But Utah is a very good team. Will be a dangerous team in March if they are able to collect enough conference wins to get in the dance. A loss tonight really hurts that pursuit, though.
Still like Arizona as the best team in the country -- not every win is a thing of beauty -- and am firm in my belief that, if the rest of the country doesn't bring their A games, the 'Cats could walk to a title in March. But Utah is a very good team. Will be a dangerous team in March if they are able to collect enough conference wins to get in the dance. A loss tonight really hurts that pursuit, though.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 10:10pm
Feel that. I lost as well on both Toledo and Minnesota in separate parlays earlier. Only losses.Azubuike24;1572558 wrote:Had a 10-game teaser, $12 to win $180. 8 wins down...
Minnesota +3.5
Toledo -4
That's how the cookie crumbles...haha.
But 10 games, damn..
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 26, 2014 10:15pm
I would've gotten really lucky on Cincinnati -3 as well. They blew a massive lead and barely won by that. So, needed some luck on both sides.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 26, 2014 10:22pm
Yes, that's Mississippi State's coach dropping the "fuck you" toward Mr. Henderson in the background LOL.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 10:52pm
Very professional. Lol.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 27, 2014 1:39pm
Chane Behanan transferring to Colorado State. Pretty ironic given their recent laws passed and Chane's problems that got him in trouble to begin with.
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Jan 27, 2014 3:00pm
Shocking move here.
Does the NCAA have a stipulation against marijuana usage? Maybe he can only blaze before home games. This could be the greatest performance split study in a while.
Does the NCAA have a stipulation against marijuana usage? Maybe he can only blaze before home games. This could be the greatest performance split study in a while.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 27, 2014 3:16pm
I think it's an NCAA rule, just like an NFL rule. You test positive, your still fucked...you just won't go to jail or have any legal ramifications.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 27, 2014 7:14pm
Haha, lets see. Larry Eustachy and a state where weed is legal? Maybe he planned the whole exit from UofL!
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Jan 27, 2014 8:37pm
This is Duke's best game thus far IMO
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 27, 2014 8:39pm
Agree. Just competitive enough on the boards and inside to be a threat. Combine that with deadly shooting, and they can contend with anyone.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 27, 2014 10:57pm
It was at home.... But Oklahoma looked good taking down OSU
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 27, 2014 11:25pm
It's time for everyone to take notice that the big 12 is the best conference in basketball.
Best conference record in the OOC and #1 conference for rpi.
Best conference record in the OOC and #1 conference for rpi.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 27, 2014 11:56pm
It's sort of ironic that the Big XII is arguably the best conference in basketball this season despite one of its three pre-season AP Top 25 teams (Baylor) being 1-5 in conference play. The Coaches Poll didn't have Baylor ranked at all, though, as coaches know best how important, well, coaching is.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 28, 2014 8:31am
Scott Drew is such a horrible coach. Like you said the other day, the fact that he robs recruits of their commits is almost criminal.reclegend22;1573198 wrote:It's sort of ironic that the Big XII is arguably the best conference in basketball this season despite one of its three pre-season AP Top 25 teams (Baylor) being 1-5 in conference play. The Coaches Poll didn't have Baylor ranked at all, though, as coaches know best how important, well, coaching is.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 28, 2014 9:41am
No. It's close but I think the level of teams in the B1G is higher and it's a little deeper, might be an 8-9 bid leagueSportsAndLady;1573194 wrote:It's time for everyone to take notice that the big 12 is the best conference in basketball.
Best conference record in the OOC and #1 conference for rpi.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 28, 2014 9:47am
The B1G is just overrated. Ohio State isn't they great, nor is Wisconsin (despite what rec will tell you). Iowa, Michigan and Michigan St are all legit. Then OSU & Wisconsin are ok. Minny, Indiana, Illinois and Purdue are average to bad. Nebraska, PSU and Northwestern...just there lol.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 28, 2014 10:05am
The B1G is not getting 8-9 teams.Classyposter58;1573268 wrote:No. It's close but I think the level of teams in the B1G is higher and it's a little deeper, might be an 8-9 bid league
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 28, 2014 10:26am
This. Good conference. But slightly overrated and not the #1 conference this year. Easily second best though.Laley23;1573271 wrote:The B1G is just overrated. Ohio State isn't they great, nor is Wisconsin (despite what rec will tell you). Iowa, Michigan and Michigan St are all legit. Then OSU & Wisconsin are ok. Minny, Indiana, Illinois and Purdue are average to bad. Nebraska, PSU and Northwestern...just there lol.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 28, 2014 10:31am
I would like to know which 8-9 teams from the big ten are making the tourney.
That's 75% of the conference lol there's no way
That's 75% of the conference lol there's no way
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 28, 2014 10:56am
Wisconsin's average defense has certainly caught up to them, but their offense, when clicking, is as good as any in the Big Ten. If Bo Ryan can get his group to up the level on the other end of the floor, they'll be a tough out in the Dance. I think they are a Elite Eight quality team, and once there, who knows.
I think they'll turn it around after that mini-skid. Wisconsin has all the ingredients. A star-studded front-court, solid guard play, guys who do not turn the ball over (led the country though mid-January in fewest give-aways a game), and great three-point shooting. I certainly wouldn't group them in with Ohio State just yet. They're a better team with better overall talent.
I think they'll turn it around after that mini-skid. Wisconsin has all the ingredients. A star-studded front-court, solid guard play, guys who do not turn the ball over (led the country though mid-January in fewest give-aways a game), and great three-point shooting. I certainly wouldn't group them in with Ohio State just yet. They're a better team with better overall talent.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 28, 2014 11:08am
Im just surprised you cant see the glaring flaw of this team...they cant defend, and its not something that can really be fixed. They are slow and unathletic. There is a reason why Bo is pushing the pace this year and trying to score a lot. He isnt going to win many games in a half-court set.
I keep going back to the Indiana game. Evan Gordon, Yogi and Stan Robinson got to the rim at will. I think combined they took like 36 shots inside of 5 feet. Thats just pathetic. Anyone with quick, athletic guards/wings will have their way with Wisconsin. Lucky for them, Indiana probably has the best combination of athletic wings in the B1G, so they wont have to deal with it too often. But that is what the NCAAs are made of. I could see them going down in the first weekend again if they face a mid-major or average major with quick guards and wings.
I keep going back to the Indiana game. Evan Gordon, Yogi and Stan Robinson got to the rim at will. I think combined they took like 36 shots inside of 5 feet. Thats just pathetic. Anyone with quick, athletic guards/wings will have their way with Wisconsin. Lucky for them, Indiana probably has the best combination of athletic wings in the B1G, so they wont have to deal with it too often. But that is what the NCAAs are made of. I could see them going down in the first weekend again if they face a mid-major or average major with quick guards and wings.