still "Game time decision" .... he better be able to go.
If Tech and Duke win today I will have correctly predicted the final four for the first time in my 20+ year history of filling out brackets. Obviously the first year I did one for my dad's office pool when I was in Junior High, I didn't do so good with my pick of Alcorn State to go all the way :) I don't know why I remember that...couldn't tell you I picked any other year (except Oklahoma - bastards!)....but I've had a fondness for Alcorn State ever since...as if their success in some form will somehow redeem my childhood fancifullness....
twikoff
03-28-04, 10:48 AM
elder said an injury kept him out of and cost his team a state tournament.. so he will try his best to play
but that doesnt sound too promising for what type of performance to expect out of him.. and alot of times, will have the opposite reaction if he cant perform and holds his team back
twikoff
03-28-04, 10:48 AM
safe money is on duke and kansas today
we may get a couple blow outs
Red Dog
03-28-04, 11:37 AM
Originally posted by twikoff
safe money is on duke and kansas today
we may get a couple blow outs
Well the key to the Duke game is Williams and Deng. If this turns into a battle of the guards, Xavier can certainly hang with Duke. The difference btwn this Duke team and ones in recent years (where they have not advanced far into the tourney) is their inside game and interior defense/rebounding. If those facets of their game are prominently on display, then, yeah, it could be blow-out city.
Quake1028
03-28-04, 11:38 AM
Go Xavier and GT!
B.A.
03-28-04, 12:17 PM
Let's Go Duke!!!
Go Tech Go!!!
Red Dog
03-28-04, 12:31 PM
I am definitely pulling for the Jackets since I have them losing to UConn in the finals (and the guy I am neck and neck with at the top of my pool has OSU winning it all).
I have Duke in the Final Four losing to UConn. However, it might be more advantageous for me for Duke to lose because 1) makes for an easier road for UConn, 2) I can't imagine that anyone in my pool has X in the Final Four, and 3) it effectively takes out all the Duke-Champion pickers.
Tommy_Harn
03-28-04, 12:40 PM
I'm a Xavier fan today. Also pulling for Tech, who are the only other ACC team I can stand (besides Carolina, of course).
With that said, I expect Kansas and dook to advance. No way Elder is anywhere near 100%, and they definately need him to be in order to win. After watching Kansas look awful a couple times in January, I would have NEVER thought they would make it this far.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 12:44 PM
Go Xavier and Georgia Tech!
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 01:14 PM
Go Duke!
Go Kansas!
das Monkey
03-28-04, 01:41 PM
Put your money on Kansas, folks. :(
das
B.A.
03-28-04, 02:20 PM
I know all of you loved that "I am Chris Duhon" segment.
;)
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 02:46 PM
Originally posted by B.A.
I know all of you loved that "I am Chris Duhon" segment.
;) :yack:
MrX
03-28-04, 02:49 PM
Ugly shooting so far
MrX
03-28-04, 03:04 PM
Looks like GT watched the tape of the Illinois/ND tournamnet game from last year the way they're defending the hi-lo.
Daryl
03-28-04, 03:15 PM
How is it a ref can call a foul when he's being blocked by the players' bodies while the ref right there staring at it doesn't make a call
Patman
03-28-04, 03:28 PM
This is a crazy uptempo game so far, and I expect GT to stay with it because Kansas's half-court game is probably too good to defend if the tempo slows down.
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 03:30 PM
damn commercials, I want to see more Duke a$$ kissing :mad:
das Monkey
03-28-04, 03:37 PM
CBS execs won't have anything left for tonight's Britney concert if they don't stop masturbating over Duhon.
das
MrX
03-28-04, 03:38 PM
What's the over/under on the number of times they bring up Duhon's ribs during the Duke game?
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 03:40 PM
Originally posted by MrX
What's the over/under on the number of times they bring up Duhon's ribs during the Duke game? 999 to the 999th power
MrX
03-28-04, 03:43 PM
Originally posted by Canadian Bacon
999 to the 999th power
Take the over
the aftermath
03-28-04, 03:53 PM
I missed the first half, but from what I did hear on the radio, seemed like Kansas couldn't really stop Tech. True?
MrX
03-28-04, 03:56 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
I missed the first half, but from what I did hear on the radio, seemed like Kansas couldn't really stop Tech. True?
Tech's had a lot of great looks but haven't been able to hit a lot of them. If they were hitting this game would be a blowout.
twikoff
03-28-04, 03:57 PM
i took griffin out to the lake today to play
because corrie is still sick and we needed to leave her alone
I just got back and Im peeking in..
whats up with elder? I see tech is in the lead in the 2nd half :eek:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 03:59 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
I just got back and Im peeking in..
whats up with elder? I see tech is in the lead in the 2nd half :eek:
Elder went to the locker room a minute or so ago.
MrX
03-28-04, 04:00 PM
He didn't do much when he was on the court
Patman
03-28-04, 04:08 PM
Elder was used as a decoy, which worked as Kansas kept a man on him to D him up.
The second half has been a track meet.
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:25 PM
way to run the floor, big fella - let's go GT!
Patman
03-28-04, 04:25 PM
Tell me this game isn't as exciting as all get out!
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:33 PM
no foul?! jeez o pete
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:35 PM
Edgerrin James is one helluva bball player for Tech
the aftermath
03-28-04, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by Daryl
no foul?! jeez o pete
Are you talking about when the Tech player went through the lane and was knocked to the ground? I was curious about that myself.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 04:37 PM
WHAT A PLAY BY JACK!!!!!!
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:39 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Are you talking about when the Tech player went through the lane and was knocked to the ground? I was curious about that myself.
that was one. One of the refs has been calling a completely different game when he's on the baseline compared to when one of the other two are working the baseline
Dr_Evil
03-28-04, 04:40 PM
Big time shot by Kansas, all tied up with 15 sec to go,
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 04:40 PM
!!!!!
Quake1028
03-28-04, 04:40 PM
WOW!!!! :eek:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 04:41 PM
Wow, what an amazing game :up:
Hopefully Tech can finish them off.
Quake1028
03-28-04, 04:42 PM
OT!
Dr_Evil
03-28-04, 04:42 PM
No fouls underneath at the end? Give me a break!
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:43 PM
f-ck. there goes the under. i hate OT ;)
MrX
03-28-04, 04:43 PM
Great decision by GT, put the ball in the hands of the guy who's been ice cold all day
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:47 PM
clearly offensive. good call.
Dr_Evil
03-28-04, 04:47 PM
See ya Langford!
MrX
03-28-04, 04:47 PM
:lol: Nice stiffarm by Langford
wildcatlh
03-28-04, 04:48 PM
Muhammad with a nice job on both ends of the floor there.
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:50 PM
If Jack develops Jameer Nelson's step-back J (not an easy task, admittedly) - he'll be unstoppable
Daryl
03-28-04, 04:52 PM
bynum comes up hyoooge
wildcatlh
03-28-04, 04:52 PM
What a 3.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 04:52 PM
WHAT A GAME!!!!!!
:jawdrop:
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 04:54 PM
One of the best college games I've seen in a while.
Patman
03-28-04, 04:54 PM
I don't think my heart can take anymore of this...
wildcatlh
03-28-04, 04:55 PM
Between St. Joe's-Oklahoma State last night and now this game, we've been treated to some great college basketball
MrX
03-28-04, 04:57 PM
rotfl
Dr_Evil
03-28-04, 04:58 PM
Good call by the refs
Patman
03-28-04, 04:58 PM
What a nutty thing for Miles to do. It was like the Jackets were really swarming around him and he got all discombobulated and travelled.
wildcatlh
03-28-04, 04:58 PM
Good call, "what was he thinking" on the play.
Congrats to Ga Tech, even if this means I got the St. Louis bracket wrong. Also means that there are no repeat Final 4 participants from last year.
brizz
03-28-04, 04:59 PM
Man...just got home as OT was starting... missed the whole damned thing :(
Looks like Tech has this one salted away....
and :lol: at Miles :)
MrX
03-28-04, 05:00 PM
Impressive win for Tech if they hold on. Playing what was a road game with one of your best players out is not easy.
Patman
03-28-04, 05:01 PM
Okay, I'll admit that the scissors gesture is a bit catty on the part of the GT bench.
Dr_Evil
03-28-04, 05:01 PM
Well I've now got 2 of the 3 final four teams. Lets go Duke!
Quake1028
03-28-04, 05:02 PM
Great run by Kansas though :up:. 2 Final Fours and an Elite Eight appearance is a great 3 year stretch for any program.
MrX
03-28-04, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Put your money on Kansas, folks. :(
das
Excellent use of the whammy;)
the aftermath
03-28-04, 05:02 PM
What a win for Georgia Tech!
3/4 in the Final Four for me.
Patman
03-28-04, 05:03 PM
Congrats to GT for making it back to the Final Four! Yay!
What's amazing is that they've done it with BJ Elders pretty much on the bench these past 2 games.
Patman
03-28-04, 05:04 PM
GT is my only remaining Final Four team in my bracket, so I'll be rooting extra for them to take it all (since that's who I have winning it all in my bracket).
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:05 PM
Go Xavier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twikoff
03-28-04, 05:06 PM
Tech :up:
if elders come back strong next week.. and everyone continues to step up like they have the past couple games.. tech could be a contender next weekend
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:08 PM
30 seconds and no mention of Duhon's ribs???
the aftermath
03-28-04, 05:09 PM
Am I the only person who thinks of "Super Nintendo Chalmers" when I hear Lionel Chalmers' name?
brizz
03-28-04, 05:12 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
What a win for Georgia Tech!
3/4 in the Final Four for me.
:up: Me too! Duke would make me 4/4....and that NEVER happens! :)
Also not bad considering I only had 4 of the elite 8 right :D
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:14 PM
Duhan ribs mention update
1
ps whenever you see a bold number that's the mention #
brizz
03-28-04, 05:15 PM
jesus this is ugly early....1-0 almost 4 minutes in :yack:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 05:19 PM
Originally posted by brizz
:up: Me too! Duke would make me 4/4....and that NEVER happens! :)Unfortunately I had UNC as my other Final 4 team. :(
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:20 PM
2
3
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:23 PM
PS if you took the over, you suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daryl
03-28-04, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Am I the only person who thinks of "Super Nintendo Chalmers" when I hear Lionel Chalmers' name?
every time I hear it
the aftermath
03-28-04, 05:25 PM
Xavier is really taking it to Duke early on.
MrX
03-28-04, 05:26 PM
Xavier looks good early
SCREW DOOK!!!
twikoff
03-28-04, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Am I the only person who thinks of "Super Nintendo Chalmers" when I hear Lionel Chalmers' name?
so far in this thread..
yes
but we thought about it when someone made that remark repeatedly in each of the other threads :D
the aftermath
03-28-04, 05:30 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
so far in this thread..
yes
but we thought about it when someone made that remark repeatedly in each of the other threads :D
Ahh ok, I missed that. :)
brizz
03-28-04, 05:43 PM
I think Duke is a little surprised they are actually in a game...
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:43 PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, wake me up when this game gets going
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 05:55 PM
I know there's an over and an under in Vegas, but is there a way under?
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 05:57 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
I know there's an over and an under in Vegas, but is there a way under? yeah, it's called the NBA under ;)
Patman
03-28-04, 06:17 PM
GT's Marvin Lewis couldn't miss against Nevada and in this game, he couldn't make a shot. But it's been GT's overall team defense that has shut down their opponents' best players these last 4 games in the tourney. Jarrett Jack has stepped up big time, put GT's chances on his back and carried them to the promise land... of San Antonio.
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 06:21 PM
3 fouls on Deng Dong :D
the aftermath
03-28-04, 06:32 PM
3 fouls on Randolph, Williams and Deng.
I hope they all foul out.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 06:40 PM
Xavier's imploding now. Great. :mad:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 06:54 PM
Where the hell is everyone?
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Where the hell is everyone? I'd like to know. I guess twikoff is still bumming about yesterday's loss by Bama :D
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 06:57 PM
Randolph foulds out!!!!!!!!!!!!! :up:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 06:59 PM
DOooOOok in all kinds of foul trouble! :up:
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:00 PM
Those no good bastards in the stripes are calling everything. :mad:
Daryl
03-28-04, 07:01 PM
I've been mostly watching the OT of the Michigan-BC hockey tourney game, so can someone update me:
how are Duhon's ribs???????
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Where the hell is everyone? I've been in the basement sucking up water w/ the shop vac because the city sewer backed up from all of the rain we've had today. I've missed most of the game because of it, too.
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by B.A.
Those no good bastards in the stripes are calling everything. :mad: Agree
only should call fouls on the team in white ;)
brizz
03-28-04, 07:02 PM
Goddammit....If Duke loses I can't win my pool because another person has the same final game/result with 4 more points than me (and had Miss St.) - I just know those goddamned asshat Dukies are gonna F**k me by losing :mad:
brizz
03-28-04, 07:03 PM
oh, and I've been watching the game on the big tv.
Someone please tell Reddick to stop driving to the basket.
and then tell Deng to stop trying to be a guard.
mhharry
03-28-04, 07:05 PM
Is everything called a charge now?
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 07:05 PM
Originally posted by mhharry
Is everything called a charge now? pretty much
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:05 PM
This officiating is terrible.
brizz
03-28-04, 07:07 PM
yep....a LOT of bad calls in this one...but they seem to be going both ways, so its kind of moot - aside from the fact that everyone is on the verge of fouling out....
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:10 PM
Two huge possessions by Duke. :up:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 07:11 PM
Sato's been completely useless today :down:
brizz
03-28-04, 07:15 PM
for the love of christ SHUT UP ABOUT DUHON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the aftermath
03-28-04, 07:16 PM
Originally posted by brizz
for the love of christ SHUT UP ABOUT DUHON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"He's the heart and soul of the Duke squad, and his penis is really big too. In fact, I would wager to say that he is, in fact, the greatest lover of all time. Even Jesus is impressed by his basketball prowess *Slurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp*"
das Monkey
03-28-04, 07:17 PM
OK, they've finally broken down my wall and convinced me: I want to give Duhon a handjob. Just to bask in the light of his greatness would complete my puny existence.
das
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:17 PM
:lol: @ the aftermath
Canadian Bacon
03-28-04, 07:21 PM
GO UCONN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daryl
03-28-04, 07:21 PM
I think we have our late game for Sat.
B.A.
03-28-04, 07:21 PM
Sweet Tits! My final two teams are still intact.
brizz
03-28-04, 07:25 PM
Well I officially Kick Ass....my final four of GT, OSU, Duke, and UConn survives intact!!
Now go Cowboys!!!!
the aftermath
03-28-04, 07:26 PM
I hope UConn pummels Duke.
Daryl
03-28-04, 07:27 PM
Sonuvabitch - that last shot by Chalmers wasn't a three? I had "last shot of the game: 3 pointer" at 4 to 1 (also had "free throw" at 2 to 1)
the aftermath
03-28-04, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by Daryl
Sonuvabitch - that last shot by Chalmers wasn't a three? I had "last shot of the game: 3 pointer" at 4 to 1 (also had "free throw" at 2 to 1)
That's a tough loss, 'cause he *just barely* stepped inside the the arc before his release.
twikoff
03-28-04, 08:17 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
safe money is on duke and kansas today
we may get a couple blow outs
I shall sleep good tonight knowing the Jayhawks season has ended.
:D
Red Dog
03-28-04, 09:31 PM
4/4 on my Final Four but things would be looking a lot sweeter if I went 3/4 with Xavier in there. Leave it to be Duke to stand btwn me and winning a huge bracket pool.
Who doesn't want to give Duhon a handjob? ;) Yes, everything is called a charge now. 15 years ago, probably 1 out of every 5 or 6 'collisions' was called a charge. Since Coach K and Duke became the darlings of college basketball, the ratio has dropped to 1:1.
Red Dog
03-28-04, 09:33 PM
Originally posted by B.A.
I shall sleep good tonight knowing the Jayhawks season has ended.
:D
Frankly, I'll be laughing knowing Bill Self had a better year with less talent than the 2nd best coach Williams in the ACC. :D
Red Dog
03-28-04, 09:35 PM
And let me add:
THANK YOU JARRETT JACK AND THE REST OF THE -ETS! Way to play some ball when the chips are down. :thumbsup:
das Monkey
03-28-04, 09:58 PM
After that performance, it's hard to see how anyone other than a fan of the other teams wouldn't be pulling for the Jackets at this point.
We had lived with Cremins for so long that I just got used to it, but it's been great to watch how Hewitt has completely rebuilt the program around his own coaching philosophy. When he took the job, I went to a dinner where he was the guest of honor and spoke in detail about what his plan would be for the team. To his credit, aside from a couple of bumps, it's gone pretty much just like he said it would. I certainly enjoyed the success we had under Cremins, but Hewitt's teams are a lot more fun to watch IMO.
Inspired performance from Jack with Elder on the bench. Coming into the ACC tournament, I didn't think they had a team leader to carry them through March, but Jack has certainly proved me wrong, and I'm quite happy to see it. :up:
das
Nazgul
03-28-04, 10:26 PM
Originally posted by B.A.
I shall sleep good tonight knowing the Jayhawks season has ended.
:D
I'll sleep well too, knowing we return everybody next year except for Graves and Nash.
While I'll miss Big Gravy, we've got a very nice class coming in to fill any holes.
RCJH-GO-KU!!
As a poster earlier said, 2 FF and 1 Elite 8 app. in 3 years is something to be prowd of.
Steveweiser
03-28-04, 10:30 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
After that performance, it's hard to see how anyone other than a fan of the other teams wouldn't be pulling for the Jackets at this point.
:tu I had GT in my Final 4, and I really like this team. Seems like a different player steps up each game.
MrX
03-29-04, 12:11 AM
Here's something interesting from a UI board. It's the preseason Top 25 coach's poll and how they've performed up to this point.
1. Conn. - Final Four
2. Duke - Final Four
3. Mich. St. - Round 1 loss
4. Arizona - Round 1 loss
5. Kansas - Elite Eight
6. Missouri - not invited:lol:
7. Syracuse - Sweet 16
8. Florida - Round 1 loss
9. Kentucky - Round 2 loss
10. North Carolina - Round 2 loss
11. Texas - Sweet 16
12. Gonzaga - Round 2 loss
13. Illinois - Sweet 16
14. Wisconsin - Round 2 loss
15. Oklahoma - not invited
16. Louisvillie - Round 1 loss
17. Stanford - Round 2 loss
18. Saint Joseph's - Elite Eight
19. Cincinnati - Round 2 loss
19. Notre Dame - not invited
21. Wake Forest - Sweet 16
22. Pittsburgh - Sweet 16
23. Marquette - not invited
24. Oklahoma State - Final Four
25. Maryland - Round 2 loss
Only 4 teams who were ranked didn't make the tournament, and 3 of them are schools I can't stand:up:
twikoff
03-29-04, 06:32 AM
and tech wasnt even in the top 25
i guess someone should let them know they arent suppose to be there
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