pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
NCAA Tournament
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I'm struggling with that. As a matter of philosophy, I just do not believe Gonzaga will be as hardened as some of these major conference schools (specifically in this year's brutal Big Ten and excellent Big XII), so I kind of want to pick them to lose before the Final Four. With that said, in the games they DO play, they look excellent. Additionally, I just think Iowa kind of lacks some mental toughness and ability to grind out games through adversity when things aren't going their way. On the flip side, of course, when they're draining threes and feeding Garza, there is nobody that they can't beat ... well, besides us, apparently.
In the end, I will probably pick the Zags to beat Iowa in the Elite Eight.
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I'm struggling with that. As a matter of philosophy, I just do not believe Gonzaga will be as hardened as some of these major conference schools (specifically in this year's brutal Big Ten and excellent Big XII), so I kind of want to pick them to lose before the Final Four. With that said, in the games they DO play, they look excellent. Additionally, I just think Iowa kind of lacks some mental toughness and ability to grind out games through adversity when things aren't going their way. On the flip side, of course, when they're draining threes and feeding Garza, there is nobody that they can't beat ... well, besides us, apparently.
In the end, I will probably pick the Zags to beat Iowa in the Elite Eight.
Keegan Murray is the X factor. In our latest game against them I barely noticed him which means we did a good job of keeping him off the glass. He played only 5 mins in Iowa's previous game against Gonzaga.
yes jose alvarado plays a lot like trent frazier he won dpoy in acc and 2nd team acc. they also have a guy averaging 15 ppg. dk much abt the rest looks to not be a deep team.
TV Ted being one who fell under contact tracing.
Will be having a Illinois Loyalty bracket challenge? Just for funsies? I'm sure the champion might end up somewhat slanted. 
I Can't imagine that Gonzaga would have gone undefeated in the B10
If someone told me we had to beat Houston, Tennessee & Loyola to get to the final four I'd be absolutely thrilled.
WVU & OkSt change that considerably.
WVU & OkSt change that considerably.
I’m kind of loving Winthorp (Louis the Third) +235 money line. Anyone think Nova has anything left?
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Oh no- no Ted Valentine! We might have a decent shot at a well called game now
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What's concerning about this is that some of those refs just officiated over the weekend in the ACC tourney. All the teams they officiated are in the NCAA tournament. You don't go to dinner and come back with a positive test from dinner. Had to be picked up days before most likely
Yes I watched that game and LSU has some serious talent. Don’t know how their coach still has a job but they are good.
drsmitty74
- Rochester
CBS just released their top 25 and 1.
Illinois at #2
They ranked Loyola Chicago at #15 in the country!
Illinois at #2
They ranked Loyola Chicago at #15 in the country!
I don’t know if you guys heard ayo on the score today but that moron Parkin was giving Ayo a hard time about his shot selection at the end of regulation. Ayo said he was planning on taking it to the hole and with 5 seconds he noticed Washington helping to his left and there was no room on the right. He said he could of got a few feet closer but he works on that last second shot in practice and feels comfortable with his decision. Ayo really handled the question very good. I was impressed and will trust our all American who has made these shots over and over again.
Are you sure they weren't between 29-32?
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Somewhat of a meaningless post here, but DAMN! You folks are the only people who understand just how good this week feels. The buildup, the nervous energy, the national acknowledgement, the feelings of relevance and excellence.
I pinch myself about twice an hour, grin, and wait for for Friday. It's all soooo exciting. Love it.
I pinch myself about twice an hour, grin, and wait for for Friday. It's all soooo exciting. Love it.
Some top notch trolling right here.
Let’s hope Kofi doesn’t get the James Augustine treatment. Wow ended up in the final poll at #2. Great accomplishment,
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Jay Williams called Kofi 'Kofi COCKburn'. Goodness.
Iowa by 10
IMHO, good *chance* for 4 B10 teams to meet in the semis
I think it’s even more ridiculous that we all pretend that it isn’t COCKburn.
I filled out my bracket, called “Win it all for Lou.” I absolutely think this time has a better shot at winning the big one than the ’05 team did. More depth, not living and dying with the 3, better coaching, and a true inside presence. My bracket reflects that and it is actually justified! National title game final score prediction tiebreaker: 75-70, Illinois. 