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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Mar 20, 2010 8:19pm
Yeah, Washington and Mizzou would be insane.Non wrote: Washington is so fast when they get going
wouldn't matter against Missouri, that would be full go
WVU would be a contrast
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Mar 20, 2010 8:21pm
WINNER.Upper90 wrote: My bracket is crushed, but I don't even care. I'll take upsets like this any day.
And S&L, don't get too upset, happens to all the big programs at some point. Gotta let the little guy have their moment sometimes.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 20, 2010 8:22pm
I was at the game when UAB knocked off Kentucky. Had to drive back to Lexington that night. One of the worst sports days of my life.
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bartsimpson
Posts: 168
Mar 20, 2010 8:24pm
Wait a minute. I'm not taking anything away from NIU.....or am I saying Kansas didn't deserve to lose....they did. My point is that if the committee does their job, a game like this (which has got to go down as one of the best ever)....should have been a SWEET 16 game at least....and likely Elite 8. Obviously Kansas lost....but games like this should be later in the tournament. That's the whole reason for seeding right? To get the best teams playing each other later in the tournament. That's my problem with the seeding. NIU won, Kansas lost and there are teams who are far worse who are still playing. That's not how it's supposed to work. A great game no matter how you look at it, but I would much rather have seen that game next weekend.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 20, 2010 8:25pm
It's UNI people.
They deserve THAT simple respect today.
They deserve THAT simple respect today.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Mar 20, 2010 8:25pm
I did the opposite drive, was with my mother in Lexington in a hospital before the game, drove to Port Columbus to fly back to NYC during the game. Got to the airport and saw many angry UK fans.Azubuike24 wrote: I was at the game when UAB knocked off Kentucky. Had to drive back to Lexington that night. One of the worst sports days of my life.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Mar 20, 2010 8:27pm
IMO, Kansas State is going to make this one ugly. Hope I'm wrong, I'd love to see more upsets. Let's make this thing even crazier and take out the state of Kansas today.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Mar 20, 2010 8:28pm
You could put Cornell as another team that was completely under seeded. I told some people at Bdubs this on thursday its like Cornell should have been the 5 seed and Temple the 12 lol.bartsimpson wrote: You know, if the stupid committee had any brains, this game doesn't happen. Maybe after this tournament the committee will start to realize that a mid-major with 30 wins (both NIU and Murray St) deserves a decent seed. NIU was in the top 25 all season and they get a 9 seed.....and a pathetic Notre Dame team who a week ago wasn't even going to be in gets a 6. If the committee would see teams based on how they play, not the size of their conference, the entire tournament would be better. Games like this one should be sweet 16 or elite 8 games....not second day.
Its sad I have Kansas winning it all but I was rooting for UNI the whole time(Ive been pretty big on them all year as I have a friend who goes there). Still it was a great game. I love March Madness!
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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Mar 20, 2010 8:28pm
At this point, I'd love it if it was like the year that George Mason was in the final 4. I really think a team like St. Mary's has a shot at making it that far.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 20, 2010 8:30pm
10-0 BYU
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Mar 20, 2010 8:30pm
I said when I saw the bracket that I thought a dark horse was going to win it this year. But of course I picked Kansas like everyone else--I had no idea (and still don't) who it would be.Upper90 wrote: At this point, I'd love it if it was like the year that George Mason was in the final 4. I really think a team like St. Mary's has a shot at making it that far.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Mar 20, 2010 8:30pm
10-0 BYU.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 20, 2010 8:31pm
I think Kentucky will have it easy against Wake
Wake was lucky to survive a game against truly mediocre teams
Wake was lucky to survive a game against truly mediocre teams
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Mar 20, 2010 8:33pm
BYU out to a early 10-0 lead
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 20, 2010 8:34pm
No one said anything about Kansas' play today...simply that UNI was under seeded.SQ_Crazies wrote:Yeah, there is so much BS in this thread that I'm not sure where to begin. They lost, period.SportsAndLady wrote:Preach onbartsimpson wrote: You know, if the stupid committee had any brains, this game doesn't happen. Maybe after this tournament the committee will start to realize that a mid-major with 30 wins (both NIU and Murray St) deserves a decent seed. NIU was in the top 25 all season and they get a 9 seed.....and a pathetic Notre Dame team who a week ago wasn't even going to be in gets a 6. If the committee would see teams based on how they play, not the size of their conference, the entire tournament would be better. Games like this one should be sweet 16 or elite 8 games....not second day.
UNI was/is the better team, and they proved that today.
What I have an issue with, is giving a 30 win team a fucking 9 seed.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 20, 2010 8:34pm
Wake has some size, though
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Mar 20, 2010 8:35pm
Wake isn't a great team, but they do have some quality big men, and if they pound it inside, make Kentucky take it out of the rim, slow down their fast break, and make them shoot jumpers, Kentucky can be beaten by many teams.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Mar 20, 2010 8:36pm
2 big blocks there by cousins then a big 3 by Wall.
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bartsimpson
Posts: 168
Mar 20, 2010 8:41pm
SQ_Crazies wrote: IMO, Kansas State is going to make this one ugly. Hope I'm wrong, I'd love to see more upsets. Let's make this thing even crazier and take out the state of Kansas today.
So far you're right.....K-State is making it ugly, though I'm guessing that's not what you meant
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Mar 20, 2010 8:48pm
Bledsoe walked on that and-one. And Wake sucks. Can't keep them out of the lane.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 20, 2010 8:57pm
Wake is getting it inside
Kentucky's ability to block shots has been the difference
Kentucky's ability to block shots has been the difference
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Mar 20, 2010 9:01pm
a better word might be paritywes_mantooth wrote: College basketball this year is just down. Or I guess maybe "down" isn't the word....Parody is a better word. Honestly, although that was a good Kansas team, I doubt they would be a top seed an any of the last 5 years. It is just a wide open tourney this year.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 20, 2010 9:04pm
If Kentucky gets production from Miller like that, they won't lose.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 20, 2010 9:08pm
I don't see Kentucky losing anymore regardless. I don't see youth being a factor with Calipari leading them. I know I shouldn't say this with what's transpired the last 3 days now, but there is nobody left on their side of the bracket I can see beating them.
West Virginia might be able to if they played perfectly.
West Virginia might be able to if they played perfectly.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Mar 20, 2010 9:11pm
I don't think West Virginia has close to the firepower.
Butler often has to carry the load on offense. They play outstanding defense and have some good length but lack the balance.
Butler often has to carry the load on offense. They play outstanding defense and have some good length but lack the balance.