March Madness Discussion (Men's Nat'l Championship Game: Mon 4/8: Purdue vs UCONN)

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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#201 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:47 pm

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What game are you most looking forward to today or tomorrow?


NC State and Texas Tech. NC State is my Cinderella pick. I know a lot of people like Tech. I liked Wolfpack's form in SEC tournament and made the pick. I'll know tonight if my bracket is blown LMAO.


I think I picked Tech in that one. Have to check my bracket. State looked great against UNC but I always worry about a team like that peaking early (pre tournament)


I kinda look for late season momentum, and just the maturity of the team. NC State has both. They can play tough D, they got very mature guards and players, and they got a big physical front court. Checks all my boxes for a wild run. There's lots to like about Tech for sure. I'm going with my gut here. They crash and burn or win a lot lol.

Which games you got eyes on?
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#202 » by Dan33185 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:48 pm

azcatz11 wrote:Illinois is in a dog fight


That defensive play by Shannon was unreal...all hustle and heart.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#203 » by azcatz11 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:49 pm

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NC State and Texas Tech. NC State is my Cinderella pick. I know a lot of people like Tech. I liked Wolfpack's form in SEC tournament and made the pick. I'll know tonight if my bracket is blown LMAO.


I think I picked Tech in that one. Have to check my bracket. State looked great against UNC but I always worry about a team like that peaking early (pre tournament)


I kinda look for late season momentum, and just the maturity of the team. NC State has both. They can play tough D, they got very mature guards and players, and they got a big physical front court. Checks all my boxes for a wild run. There's lots to like about Tech for sure. I'm going with my gut here. They crash and burn or win a lot lol.

Which games you got eyes on?


I'm curious to see mid majors vs. blueboods

Mcneese vs. Zags
Samford vs. KU

A lot of people seem to like those upsets.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#204 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:59 pm

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I think I picked Tech in that one. Have to check my bracket. State looked great against UNC but I always worry about a team like that peaking early (pre tournament)


I kinda look for late season momentum, and just the maturity of the team. NC State has both. They can play tough D, they got very mature guards and players, and they got a big physical front court. Checks all my boxes for a wild run. There's lots to like about Tech for sure. I'm going with my gut here. They crash and burn or win a lot lol.

Which games you got eyes on?


I'm curious to see mid majors vs. blueboods

Mcneese vs. Zags
Samford vs. KU

A lot of people seem to like those upsets.


Wow really? I'll keep an eye on them.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#205 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:37 pm

Oregon's got a choke hold on SC. My picks are shyt. another 11 seed on their way!
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#206 » by azcatz11 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:40 pm

___Rand___ wrote:Oregon's got a choke hold on SC. My picks are shyt. another 11 seed on their way!


Dante is hurt every possession man. Been this way the whole season. Mr glass
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Re: The final stretch before March Madness - who will win it all? 

Post#207 » by jkvonny » Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:58 pm

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Cactus Jack wrote:I guess I'll be pulling for Wazzu this year. I don't watch much college Basketball. I had no idea they we're a 7th seed. I don't think Wazzu has been in the dance since the Tony Bennett days.


Seems like everyone is taking Drake…

Drake? Is that who their playing? Never heard of the school.

Drake Bulldogs!
MVC team out of Iowa. They are usually pretty good, mid-major.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#208 » by bluejerseyjinx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:00 pm

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___Rand___ wrote:Freakin Illini playing close to Moorehead State. I swear Big10 BBall sucks. I pick one of them to win the first round and they're gonna lose.


What game are you most looking forward to today or tomorrow?


NC State and Texas Tech. NC State is my Cinderella pick. I know a lot of people like Tech. I liked Wolfpack's form in SEC tournament and made the pick. I'll know tonight if my bracket is blown LMAO.

what about you?

N.C. State is from the ACC.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#210 » by bluejerseyjinx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:02 pm

REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:Saint Mary's > UNC + Arizona

...if they get by Grand Canyon.

Big if.

All I can say is good luck if you get to us. :roll:
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Post#211 » by jkvonny » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:03 pm

My TCU Horned Frogs has a tuff one tomorrow against Utah State.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#212 » by jkvonny » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:05 pm

Another note: Indiana State beat SMU yesterday, 1st round in the NIT. 101-92

The Sycamores should have been in the NCAA tournament. Not boring, low scoring Virginia!
Colorado State Rams beat them in the 10th seed play in. Only 14 points in the 1st half. lol
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Post#213 » by bluejerseyjinx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:10 pm

The NCAA is so much more enjoyable to watch than the NBA. You don't have players bitching to the ref's on every single whistle and play.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#214 » by REJECTEDBYCLARK » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:35 pm

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REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:Saint Mary's > UNC + Arizona

...if they get by Grand Canyon.

Big if.

All I can say is good luck if you get to us. :roll:


What do you mean? I'm not a fan of the team, I made my comment from a completely unbiased perspective.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#215 » by bluejerseyjinx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:41 pm

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REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:Saint Mary's > UNC + Arizona

...if they get by Grand Canyon.

Big if.

All I can say is good luck if you get to us. :roll:


What do you mean? I'm not a fan of the team, I made my comment from a completely unbiased perspective.

I got the impression you were a St. Mary's fan.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#216 » by 2weekswithpay » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:41 pm

20-2 run for Dayton
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#217 » by azcatz11 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:44 pm

bluejerseyjinx wrote:
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bluejerseyjinx wrote:All I can say is good luck if you get to us. :roll:


What do you mean? I'm not a fan of the team, I made my comment from a completely unbiased perspective.

I got the impression you were a St. Mary's fan.


Why would you assume that? He’s agnostic
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#218 » by bluejerseyjinx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:48 pm

azcatz11 wrote:
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What do you mean? I'm not a fan of the team, I made my comment from a completely unbiased perspective.

I got the impression you were a St. Mary's fan.


Why would you assume that? He’s agnostic

In an earlier post he said St. Mary's was >>>>> North Carolina and Arizona. Thought I would have some fun with it.
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#219 » by azcatz11 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:49 pm

What a choke from Nevada. That was bad
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Re: March Madness Discussion and prospect watch 

Post#220 » by MetalFingaz » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:51 pm

Not the Nevada collapse to upset my perfect bracket. :banghead:
It's time for 5 refs.

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