Archive 2015 NCAA Tournament Thread

Iliketurtles

Posts: 8,191

Mar 15, 2015 6:37pm

Mulva;1713081 wrote:Temple and Colorado State left out.

I have no idea how you put about 6 of these teams in over CSU.

Yeah really think CSU should have gotten in over Ole Miss and UCLA.

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friendfromlowry

Posts: 6,239

Mar 15, 2015 6:37pm

These guys are spot on about the power conferences getting the benefit of the doubt.

ts1227

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Mar 15, 2015 6:38pm

friendfromlowry;1713087 wrote:These guys are spot on about the power conferences getting the benefit of the doubt.

This bracket is Billy Packer's wet dream

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Mar 15, 2015 6:56pm

Clark Kellogg's sleeper to get to the Elite 8. 3-seeded Iowa State. Can't make this stuff up. Also, he says LSU is the most dangerous team to a #1 but he didn't know JARELL Martin's first name. What a clown.

Iliketurtles

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Mar 15, 2015 6:57pm

Azubuike24;1713094 wrote:Clark Kellogg's sleeper to get to the Elite 8. 3-seeded Iowa State. Can't make this stuff up. Also, he says LSU is the most dangerous team to a #1 but he didn't know JARELL Martin's first name. What a clown.

Yeah that was terrible. I laughed pretty good when he said ISU was his sleeper lol.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 15, 2015 6:58pm

Kellogg is awful. Thank God, CBS got him off the broadcast for the FF.

He does more Pacer games than he does college. As much as I dont agree with Gottlieb, almost ever, I respect that he watches college all year. Same with Seth Davis, etc.

Midstate01

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Mar 15, 2015 6:58pm

friendfromlowry;1713069 wrote:What the fuck is Kaminksy wearing?

A gopro

Iliketurtles

Posts: 8,191

Mar 15, 2015 7:00pm

Laley23;1713096 wrote:Kellogg is awful. Thank God, CBS got him off the broadcast for the FF.

He does more Pacer games than he does college. As much as I dont agree with Gottlieb, almost ever, I respect that he watches college all year. Same with Seth Davis, etc.

Yeah I don't agree with a lot that Gottlieb says either but I at least respect his opinions because he played and I know that he watches CBB religiously. Always liked Seth Davis really liked his sleeper FF pick in UNI.

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ralphus33

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Mar 15, 2015 7:08pm

I can't understand the reasoning for UCLA making the tourney, let alone, being placed higher than 4 other at-large bids. It appears Dayton was the last team in: https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/577241949364625409

GOONx19

Posts: 7,147

Mar 15, 2015 7:39pm

1. West
2. Midwest
3. South

4. East

West and Midwest could be flipped.

Spock

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Mar 15, 2015 7:40pm

Azubuike24;1713062 wrote:How the fuck is Georgetown a 4-seed?

agreed. terrible

Spock

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Mar 15, 2015 7:41pm

UD is in huge trouble at home versus a taller team in BYU

Iliketurtles

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Mar 15, 2015 7:43pm

Spock;1713115 wrote:UD is in huge trouble at home versus a taller team in BYU

UD is playing Boise State not BYU. BYU is in the other play in game.

wildcats20

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Mar 15, 2015 7:46pm

UCLA is in solely on name.

Such a joke.

Iliketurtles

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Mar 15, 2015 7:48pm

wildcats20;1713119 wrote:UCLA is in solely on name.

Such a joke.

Yep even worse the committee had them ranked 42 overall. I would have easily taken CSU, ODU, and Murray State over them.

Iliketurtles

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Mar 15, 2015 8:20pm

So I just got a call from someone for the State of Ohio regarding doing a survey for healthcare. He asked me if I was doing anything serious like driving or anything else that needed my full attention. I said "yes, I'm filling out my NCAA Tournament bracket." Foreign dude thought I was serious and asked when would be a better time... Was too funny.

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Mar 15, 2015 8:34pm

This blow hard from Utah State. He's been asked the same 2 tough questions twice now. Why did UCLA get in and get seeded where they did? Who was the last team out if UConn stole a bid? His answers are pathetic.

First, UCLA has been "gaining steam." How? They lost 3 of their last 7. 5 losses to teams not even in the dance. In the worst of 6 power 6 leagues.

Second, who was out if UConn won? He didn't give a team first, then just said Dayton. Dayton? Asked about Indiana, he said FOUR top 50 wins in a "great" league. The 4th or 5th best league, depending what you go by? Miami, 3 top 50 wins, better SOS, far better league? Texas A&M 4 top 50 wins?

Pick6

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Mar 15, 2015 8:54pm

Iliketurtles;1713121 wrote:Yep even worse the committee had them ranked 42 overall. I would have easily taken CSU, ODU, and Murray State over them.

I just realized I follow you on twitter. I think?

Iliketurtles

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Mar 15, 2015 9:00pm

Pick6;1713158 wrote:I just realized I follow you on twitter. I think?

Yeah probably I twitted out pretty much the same thing haha and I pretty much rarely ever use twitter.

Mulva

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Mar 15, 2015 9:47pm

I hate the right side of the bracket. There's not 1 team that I want to pick all the way to the finals.

Terry_Tate

Posts: 7,606

Mar 15, 2015 9:48pm

Is UC Irvine any good? I hate Louisville and want to pick against them but know zero about UC Irvine.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 15, 2015 9:52pm

They have a beast at C, Mammadou NDaiye (7'6"). But, no, not really. And he wont be able to do much of anything versus LV. He can only play like 4 times up and down before needing to be subbed out lol.

ts1227

Posts: 12,319

Mar 15, 2015 9:54pm

Game times out. Of note for people here (Ohio and MAC teams):

Dayton vs. Boise St. - Wednesday 9:10 PM, truTV
TBA vs. Xavier - Thursday 4:10 PM, TBS
Ohio State vs. VCU - Thursday 4:40 PM, TNT
Purdue vs. Cincinnati - Thursday 7:10 PM, CBS
Buffalo vs. West Virginia - Friday 2:10 PM, TNT

ts1227

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Mar 15, 2015 10:00pm

Announcer Assignments:

FIRST FOUR - TUESDAY - Brian Anderson, Steve Smith, Lewis Jackson
FIRST FOUR - WEDNESDAY - Ian Eagle, Doug Gottlieb, Evan Washburn

THURSDAY/SATURDAY
PITTSBURGH - Brian Anderson, Steve Smith, Lewis Jackson
LOUISVILLE - Verne Lundquist, Jim Spanarkel, Allie LaForce
JACKSONVILLE - Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas, Jamie Erdahl
PORTLAND - Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner, Rachel Nichols

FRIDAY/SUNDAY
OMAHA - Marv Albert, Chris Webber, Len Elmore, Craig Sager
CHARLOTTE - Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson
SEATTLE - Spero Dedes, Mike Gminski, Jaime Maggio
COLUMBUS - Ian Eagle, Doug Gottlieb, Evan Washburn

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/15/announcers-networks-and-tip-times-for-first-four-days-of-2015-ncaa-tournament-announced/

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Mar 15, 2015 10:01pm

Marv Albert and Chris Webber. Nice.