Wisconsin Badgers Thread

Bernman · Post #401 » by **Bernman** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:57 pm

I have UW beating VCU in the Round of 32, but then falling to Bama in the Sweet 16. Don't think Crowl can handle their bigs.

Has anyone started a RealGM board bracket group, or would you guys want to take part in that? My knowledge of NCAA this yr is limited, but it could be a fun little comp here. We've done it in the past.

buckboy · Post #402 » by **buckboy** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:16 pm

Kerb Hohl wrote:Yeah, I'm not sure if the only bone the NCAA threw us was a borderline 16 seed caliber team in our first matchup. Montana is apparently pretty bad. No excuses if that one is close (I'm sure I will make the excuses when it certainly does end up being close).

Illinois is a tough 6 seed draw. But so is BYU/VCU. I think all of the 3s have fairly similar second round setups.

Not too much to argue with here, but Illinois looked like a 6 seed in the CBI the last time they took the floor. Completely disinterested.

buckboy · Post #403 » by **buckboy** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:22 pm

Bernman wrote:I have UW beating VCU in the Round of 32, but then falling to Bama in the Sweet 16. Don't think Crowl can handle their bigs.

Has anyone started a RealGM board bracket group, or would you guys want to take part in that? My knowledge of NCAA this yr is limited, but it could be a fun little comp here. We've done it in the past.

There's been one forever. I think there were 9 of us last year. I found it on ESPN, but I don't know the password unfortunately.

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2025/group?id=46623363-0994-4b44-bd59-75f4e0c705c2

Bernman · Post #404 » by **Bernman** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:42 pm

buckboy wrote:There's been one forever. I think there were 9 of us last year. I found it on ESPN, but I don't know the password unfortunately.

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2025/group?id=46623363-0994-4b44-bd59-75f4e0c705c2

I could just start a new one, if nobody claims that one soon. Anything in double-digits would be good.

There are probably more interested cuz Bucky's better than normal.

buckboy · Post #405 » by **buckboy** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:02 pm

Bernman wrote:
buckboy wrote:There's been one forever. I think there were 9 of us last year. I found it on ESPN, but I don't know the password unfortunately.

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2025/group?id=46623363-0994-4b44-bd59-75f4e0c705c2

I could just start a new one, if nobody claims that one soon. Anything in double-digits would be good.

There are probably more interested cuz Bucky's better than normal.

Yeah, I'd be in. That link appears broken, but I can always find it. Like you said, probably just easier to start a new one.

Bernman · Post #406 » by **Bernman** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:23 pm

Alright, I started it.

Group name: Real GM Bucks
Password: Bucksinsix
Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=aed6c407-7a5a-46d8-b98d-6f4847f87ee3&joinKey=efa1f9dc-fc98-3f0c-8754-6939cfc3ea56

All are welcome.

MVP2110 · Post #407 » by **MVP2110** » Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:36 am

Bernman wrote:Alright, I started it.

Group name: Real GM Bucks
Password: Bucksinsix
Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=aed6c407-7a5a-46d8-b98d-6f4847f87ee3&joinKey=efa1f9dc-fc98-3f0c-8754-6939cfc3ea56

All are welcome.

I'm in, awesome idea!

LittleRooster · Post #408 » by **LittleRooster** » Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:53 am

MVP2110 wrote:
Bernman wrote:Alright, I started it.

Group name: Real GM Bucks
Password: Bucksinsix
Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=aed6c407-7a5a-46d8-b98d-6f4847f87ee3&joinKey=efa1f9dc-fc98-3f0c-8754-6939cfc3ea56

All are welcome.

I'm in, awesome idea!

I’m in as well

MikeIsGood · Post #409 » by **MikeIsGood** » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:17 pm

Second team AA honors for Tonje. Congrats to him.

Bernman · Post #410 » by **Bernman** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:46 am

11 spots in the tourney pool filled. There are still openings though. Everyone has until tomorrow at around 11 to join.

Group name: Real GM Bucks
Password: Bucksinsix
Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=aed6c407-7a5a-46d8-b98d-6f4847f87ee3&joinKey=efa1f9dc-fc98-3f0c-8754-6939cfc3ea56

tski1972 · Post #411 » by **tski1972** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:34 am

Kerb Hohl · Post #412 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:36 pm

Obviously he can randomly get going at the line, but I don't think this is going to be a Tonje game.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #413 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:42 pm

Come on Crowl stop being a pussy and go up strong. 3 pump fakes and kick it back out is pussy ball

Turk Nowitzki · Post #414 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:45 pm

Crowl should be able to score on this guy one on one every time and if they start bringing a double then we have them right where we want them

Kerb Hohl · Post #415 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:45 pm

"What if we don't let Wisconsin take any good 3s" is probably a good defensive strategy that Montana is employing.

Post #416 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:45 pm

Real dogsh*t whistle so far doesn't bode well.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #417 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:46 pm

I mean we're just not calling completely obvious fouls now??

Post #418 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:46 pm

Kerb Hohl wrote:"What if we don't let Wisconsin take any good 3s" is probably a good defensive strategy that Montana is employing.

It'll continue to be a layup line then.

MikeIsGood · Post #419 » by **MikeIsGood** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:48 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:Come on Crowl stop being a pussy and go up strong. 3 pump fakes and kick it back out is pussy ball

It's a really stark contrast flipping from Creighton/Kalkbrenner (who leads the country in dunks) to Wisconsin/Crowl.

Kerb Hohl · Post #420 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:48 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
Kerb Hohl wrote:"What if we don't let Wisconsin take any good 3s" is probably a good defensive strategy that Montana is employing.

It'll continue to be a layup line then.

Right...we're smart to do it and doing pretty well with it. It's Montana's only chance is to try this on defense if they themselves can hit a few lucky 3s on the other end.