NCAA Tournament: Day Three
The first tickets to the Sweet 16 are about to be punched.
Here is the game schedule:
(3) Villanovs vs. (6) UCLA -- 1:10 EST
(2) Memphis vs. (10) Maryland -- 3:20 EST
(1) Connecticut vs. (9) Texas A&M -- 3:35 EST
(4) Washington vs. (5) Purdue -- 5:40 EST
(1) North Carolina vs. (8) LSU -- 5:45 EST
(2) Oklahoma vs. (10) Michigan -- 5:50 EST
(4) Gonzaga vs. (12) Western Kentucky -- 8:10 EST
(2) Duke vs. (7) Texas -- 8:15 EST
I'll be here...
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Haha
Thanks for the reassurance. I’m free to put my razorblades back down then. 2 MINUTES UNTIL HOOPS.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hola, hombres!
Rough night last night. But, my Big 10 theory proved to be true… On the ONE Big 10 team that I DIDN’T pick! Hahaha, of course! Damn Wiscy… But, I did call the Cleveland State upset, in both my bracket and Warden’s Challenge.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
See
I picked my brackets and left them alone, but was TOTALLY pissed when the tourney started because I knew certain games were going to go a certain way. UCLA over VCU, Wisconsin winning, and Dayton over WVU were the three games I KNEW were going to go the way they did, and I picked them all wrong in my brackets. Damnit.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
We are so freakin' STOOPID!!
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
and Wake Forest was one of two teams I really bought into for this tournament. I’ll be sending that Teague kid a flaming bag of poop on Monday.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Great slate of games for today.
Outside of last night, the first two rounds were kind of blah. Looking forward to a great weekend of hoops.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
See
I disagree that they were blah. I thought there were some excellent games, but because the upsets weren’t happening left and right, there was a void or something. Not every game is going to be like that Siena-OSU game, but it was still a damn fun weekend.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda-sorta.
I thought it was a lot of fun, with some really good games on Thursday and Friday.
It wasn’t one of the best, but there were plenty of close calls that were fun to watch. Even when it peters out in the end, it is still fun to watch CS-Northridge give Memphis a run for their money. Or ETSU make Jamie Dixon look as if he had just seen a ghost.
But yes, hopefully this weekend is better.
SlowDance-
Any way to temporarily change the name of the site to “Hoops Central” or something like that? Seems nonw of us are capable of watching a damn game without being here, talking about it. You’ve got the best blog on the Triple Dub.
Seriously, you do. This place is amazing.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
I agree.
This place is one of the only team/college specific sites on SBNation that morphs into a general “let’s hang out and shoot the shit” blog when our team isn’t playing. It’s definitely turned into my favorite place to be during hoops.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
but disagree on the name change. This is still the internet home of the Jayhawks.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That was more of a joke, than anything.
Just cuz we all come here just to talk about hoops in general.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Still a lot of open seats in Philly,
seems really odd when Villanova is playing.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Yes, they really gave Villanova a cushy early run.
Of course, they almost blew their first game. Looks like they’re going to make up for that today.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the NCAA commitee is doing a little payback:
For 2 years ago, when they gave UCLA a 2 seed in the west behind Kansas as a 1; But let them play all games in California.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Well said.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Not even 1/4th of the way done.
There’s a ton of time left.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a problem!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and it is
still an ass kicking up to this point.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Just wait.
The next 6 minutes are UCLA’s.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got an idea!
Anyone else want to play a drinking game? I’m thinking a shot everytime Jay Bilas mentions “length”, “Ridiculous upside”, “potential”, or any other agreed upon Bilasisms.
Thoughts?
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that sounds like a lot
of trouble at 12:30 in the afternoon.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
You dont' have to
ask me twice. Except I think also include anytime he talks about 1) tournaments from the ’90’s. 2) Duke. 3) Coach K.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent.
I’ll be dead by halftime.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the point!
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Close enough.
I gave that up after the Baylor game :D
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Fantasy draft,
Monday night at 7:30 (Central time), right?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I'm still trying to come up with a cool name
but with the character limits, I don’t see it happening.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The Bologna Drapes.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct.
Speaking of which…. I still need to get email addresses from Slam and 4 ships, otherwise the league isn’t gonna be full, and we are gonna have to postpone. There is no way to change the number of teams after it’s been created. Plus, 8 team leagues are too easy to get a stacked team.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
From me?
My profile d00d. My profile.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
GD it!
I mean Slim.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
In the**
Come on. KeyFAIL
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You are practically cheering for UCLA at this point, huh?
Just to prove that you were right all along?
I actually agree with you, though.
So HA!
of what game?
Nova’s at 33 with 7 minutes left.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
OKAY
I admit it.
I have Villanova as my major tournament sleeper and making the Elite Eight. I’m just trying some reverse psychology here.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I got 'em
in the Elite Eight, too. And ’Cuse in the Final Four. I feel GREAT about that one after yesterday. Sorry, Slam :D
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No need to be sorry.
My boys represented well.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Had I known about your SFA affiliation
(or at least remembered it) when I did my bracket, I woulda took SFA and they woulda won.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
It’s cool dude. Even I didn’t pick them.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Baylor beat Virginia Tech, today.
Baylor’s late season surge has yet to stop. They are now in the quarterfinals, only a game away from NYC.
they looked pretty good doing it.
Unlike another Big 12 team that was in the NIT.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
So, does that mean
that that game was played in, like, the…. morning?!?! Before noon?!?! Ugh.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
yep,
guess it would have been a 9 am tip there. Somewhere around that.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
WOW, that is RIDICULOUS!
I bet there were 16 parents there, and nobody else.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean they annihilated Tech.
At Tech. They looked amazing. Too bad they couldn’t have gotten by MU in the Big 12 tourney. They could have won a game or two in the big leagues.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
UCLA
making a little mini-run here.
But a 3 on Nova’s third attempt that possession slowed it down.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Well
Who wants some amusing pictures that have nothing to do with basketball?
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For you, Warden!
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
This one just made me laugh.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
hey fellas....
just checkin in real quick…tourney was great last night…at least the second session. Also I noticed the drinking game suggestion up top and as much as I’d like to play it’s been kind of a rough morning after last night so I’ll have to pass.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
quite a bit actually...although...
I crashed pretty hard about midnight after kicking off the drinking at 5pm…I just don’t have it in me anymore like KC
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
speaking of KC this one always reminds me of him for some reason...
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Owen on Mar 21, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
lmfao
I love that picture so much.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow....
I hate you guys.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah...come on...it's one of those things where....
we wouldn’t make fun if we didn’t like ya…besides I could see you pulling off 4 popped collars :D
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
same here,
not to mention hangovers last forever anymore.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
yeah...what the hell happened to the days of the quick rally...
it’s like you hit a certain age and finally your body says…“no fuck you dude, I’ve had enough”
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Old men.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly, the older I get, the easier the hangovers are.
That may be a bad sign.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
your just not drinking enough then
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
My empties the morning after say otherwise.
Or maybe I’m channeling Benjamin Button.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
two words....
hardened liver
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
just messin....
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Can't post the pic here,
but here’s the link
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That's all you guys, btw.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Rollie Massimino sighting.
He had a strange mid-life crisis. He was your absolute, dyed in the wool, supposed lifer coach at Nova after winning the national title against Georgetown: Then took off and coached at UNLV.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
Yea, I checked his wiki page real quick.
He was famous for his “family style” of coaching; Then got run from UNLV for concealing how much money from taxpayers contributed to his salary. He had some great teams at Nova though.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
For Denver and his Subway dream.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I rec'd that: Even though it's already bright green.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
That almost gets a Rec, itslef.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok..got to run...
I’m in the middle of a bathroom remodel much like KC so I’ll be back later probably.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
if not...I'll see you all bright and early tomorrow....
as we punch our ticket to the sweet 16
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Have fun with that.
FYL.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
ah it's ok...
got the tile part done already :D
all thats left is baseboards, new lighting fixtures and the toilet….
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
This is for Denver and Funk, from Deadspin's "Waxing Off"
Elway’s Bitch has a message for Josh McDaniels: “Next time you want to perpetrate some sort of sneaky, wormy trade that makes absolutely no sense to anybody except maybe some naked, shivering Bellevue patient picking imaginary jelly beans off his scrotum during shower time, why don’t you make sure the trade actually happens? You’re an asshole.”
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I hated the McDaniels hire.
I was all over Raheem Morris. /sigh
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Raheem did have the good sense:
To get out of the little apple after 1 year. Avoided tarnishing himself when Ron Prince went down.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
He’s a good young coach. If we were going to hire a young dude like that, McDaniels was not the one I wanted.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't have fired Shannahan if it were me....
but if he wasn’t willing to make the staff changes that were necessary I guess there wasn’t much choice
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I wouldn't have.
I knew that was a huge mistake.
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by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
at some point you have to move on but...
he had the offense in place for the next 10 years…surely he could have improved the defense enough given the time…I mean I fully expected all 9 picks or whatever Shanny had stockpiled to be used on D.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Except
he would have drafted Knowshon Moreno in the first round and I would have LOVED it.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
you really think he would have....
I think Shannahan was maybe arrogant enough to think that he had the next “Terrel Davis” in either Hillis or Torain. I don’t mean arrogant in a horrible way but the guy did seem to believe he could plug anyone back there and I can’t imagine he wouldn’t have used that first round on defense…at that point I think even the fans around here would have started to wonder what he was thinking.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
It was tongue in cheek
but it would have been hilarious. Torain and Hillis really could be something, though.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree...
but I’m not sure how either fits with what McDaniels typically does…
I will say though that I’m much more a believer in Hillis than Torain…Torain hasn’t played a full season of football for 3 years now. At running back, that can be a death sentence.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
We're in complete agreement on this.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
it's an interesting time for sure...
I can’t claim to be a broncos fan by any stretch but I do follow them more closely probably than any team.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
My player-by-player recap is finally up.
That’s where I’ve been the past half-hour, or so.
Damn, this morning has gone by fast as hell.
You haven't missed much.
Nova spanking UCLA.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
althought with RC's disdain
for UCLA basketball, he probably would have really enjoyed it.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I'm out for probably the rest of the afternoon.
60 degree = gotta go play some hoops with the boys.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
And, I'm rockin'
the black quarter length socks today, for whoever asked that one day, hahaha.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, nah, gotta wear those with the hi-tops.
"I log on to RCT after school, and I see the 228 comments on this thread. I actually immediately panicked, because knowing KC, I figured some other fan from another school (most likely Mizzou) came over and said something stupid. Then, KC freaked out at him, and said something stupid (no offense, KC, but this really wouldn’t be that extraordinary for you to pull off) and then there was mass hysteria. I would have to ban people, and warn people, and it’d be mass chaos." - SlowDance
Odds-on favorite to win the "1st Annual Rock Chalk Talk Tournament Pick 'Em Contest" :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 21, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Good god!!!!!
nobody in Kansas City….what a waste…Sprint Center and all the businesses in the P&L District have to be pretty pissed that not even one of KU or MU got in that.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
actually looks like it's filling in a little bit more
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
But they needed to be 2's to play there:
That’s what everybody says. Of course #3 Villanova just got to play in Philly.
Seem’s to be NCAA arrogance & obliviousness to wasting money in a recession. Story in the KC Star today about the NCAA spending 100 grand to put a new floor in the Sprint center so they control all the logos on the court. They plan to do it at 13 sites next year. The Star story also notes they have a whole team of people that roam downtown KC checking for copyright violations. It’s supposed to be an economic boost to have the sub-regional in the Sprint Center, but the NCAA doesn’t seem to help out much.
Memphis has apparently brought a pretty good crowd, but Oklahoma is terrible about supporting their b-ball team.
As a KU fan, I would have had to grit my teeth, but putting MU in KC would have really energized the event. Throw them a bone for having a great year. No guarantees they’ll be back soon.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Report from a buddy
that Power and Light is still crazy today.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
That's good.
Just hope the NCAA uses a little more common sense in the future.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen some brackets
with them upsetting the Tigers.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, that's just stupid.
Memphis is your 2009 National Champions. I picked them, so they are a lock.
I mean, I picked Kansas last year.
so why the hell didn't you pick Kansas this year....
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
lol GREAT point.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No confidence in the hawks. Shameful.
We just decimated the mighty state of North Dakota. The best damn 14 seed ever!
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Trend so far today:
Teams like Nova & Memphis that struggled Thursday are fired up today.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Maryland is terrible.
I’m just surprised they didn’t show up playing like this on Thursday.
Hopefully A&M can hang with UConn, though. We need at least one good game out of the first three.
SNAP
IM SO EXCITED FOR HOOPS TODAY.
I dunno what just happened but I got this huge surge of energy.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe not good scheduling:
For a 1 seed & a 2 seed to be playing at the same time. It has been rout city so far today, and nothing much to switch to.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
Vasquez just got a T for Maryland.
Lipping off to the refs apparently. The most exciting thing so far.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
He's a cock.
I hate him.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh.
OK, March Madness, let’s see some actual excitement.
It mildly entertained me for 25 seconds that Vasquez got a T.
Now, I just want a good basketball game.
These games are trash.
Big kids bullying the little ones.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Patience grasshopper, 3 games coming right up.
Have to show my age by throwing in a Kung Fu reference.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
Purdue-Washington should be a good one.
I’ve got Purdue in the Elite Eight, though, so go Boilermakers.
Same with me.
They’re about the only real longshot I’ve got going very far.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Go not-UW
living in seattle has made me sick of hearing about the huskies, except their suckfest of a football team
I've only seen them against KU this year:
And I wasn’t very impressed. But those 1 game snapshots can be deluding.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
See: KU vs. UMass
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen them plenty (seriously, I watched the Pac 10 all of the time)
and they are really good. Isaiah Thomas isn’t quite as good (yet) as Nate Robinson, but they play the same up-and-down style as the 05 and 06 teams, the latter of which was a 1-seed. I like them, but I love Purdue. Both are Top 16 teams in the country, though, IMO.
They lose a lot, and should struggle next year, but the year after that, when they reload and their young players develop, they should be really awesome again.
Thomas isn't nearly as big a bitch as Robinson.
That dude is such a little punk. I want to step on his face with steel cleats.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
LSU tied with UNC.
Go Bayou Bengals!
I have UNC losing in the Sweet 16, anyways, so I’d benefit.
Plus, no one likes North Carolina or Tyler Hansbrough.
Been in and out of sleep on the couch for last few hours,
doesn’t look like I missed much.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Missed nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
Good job waking up, though. There might be some stuff going on that is worth watching.
I'm half awake,
watching a few minutes to see if it’s time to tune out again.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Choklahoma
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm for Michigan.
Absolutely love love love John Beilein. Love him to death.
If the Big 12 wins, though, I’ll be fine.
I don't much care.
Just make it a good game.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if you guys in here had a chance to see...
but JQ just posted that the baseball Jayhawks won their 2nd straight over the #1 ranked Longhorns…pretty exciting for that group without a doubt.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Awesome news.
Fantastic. Maybe we can move beyond those close, 1-run blown lead losses yet.
Hopefully, at least…
I'm just amazed as little as was expected that these guys seem...
to be pulling out some really solid wins…obviously it’s a long way to go but they are showing potential I guess.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Royals need to start drafting more Jayhawks
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Alex Gordon for real or what?
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a good player.
Not the instant star it was hoped he would be, but he’s been better than people give him credit for. Hopefully he takes it up another notch this year. He does have the potential to hit for a lot of power, though he’ll probably never be a high average guy.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
that is pretty cool.
2 wins against Texas is a big deal.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
The crowd at the Sprint Center is interesting.
Doesn’t seem to be all on board for Oklahoma.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
I'd guess a lot of KU
and MU fans there. Rooting against the team seeded higher than them that didn’t win the regular season or tournament, yet is playing at a “local” venue.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Seems to be a pretty good sized mob of Michigan fans
in one of the corners of the arena pretty close to the court. They’re getting louder the longer the game is going on.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Roy calling timeout early as LSU takes the lead!
Maybe he’s been watching how NCHCBS does it.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
I've got Carolina
in the Final Four on every bracket I filled out, but them losing would be awesome.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I have them losing early in a couple of mine:
Mostly to Gonzaga. But it wouldn’t break my heart to see the Hansbrough era end early.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I have them losing to Gonzaga in all of mine.
I can take the two-point hit.
Definitely cheering my heat out for LSU, right now.
I was off doing the question-and-answer post (it's out, BTW)...
And come back to see LSU up five on UNC.
It’s since been cut down to 1, but still. This is exciting.
Go LSU!
Well, crap.
OU has a 10 point lead.
UNC has an 11 point lead.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
although,
Purdue only has a 4 point lead on Washington.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I used Purdue as final four team in a number of my brackets.
So, I hope the game is good, but Purdue sneaks it out. Too bad LSU didn’t hang closer. They had a great burst coming out after the half and seemed to have Carolina rattled.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I really wanted to put Purdue in the Final Four.
But Memphis is just so good this year, I had to put them winning it all.
Brockman is an animal!!
and looks like Michigan is back within striking distance
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Not the best shot
with 20 seconds left down by 2.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I don't know Purdue well...
but my gut tells me they’ll be a good FT shooting team
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
So my neighbor just told me she spotted a bobcat
when she was out walking her dog. That’s kind of cool and not something you see every day. Might have to sit out on the back porch with some beers with the rifle tonight.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Hey Warden, be nice!
Bobcats were put here by God to get rid of these damn foofoo midget dogs everybody seems to love. Live and let live. More seriously, I’ve lived in Kansas a long time and only seen one bobcat. They’re around, but seriously nocturnal & very wary. More a danger to rabbits than anything else.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny that you mention foofoo midget dogs,
that’s the kind of dog she was out walking.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Honestly;
A lot of cats have bobcat like markings, and if it’s a male that’s been neutered, they can get awfully big. I’d guess she really saw a puddy tat. Manx cats especially have small bob tails and are often colored like bobcats.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Texas, you big burnt orange dopes!
Pretend it’s a football game and get serious. Horn these sissy Dukies and send them and ratface home early. Cooperate and maybe Mangino won’t run the score up on Mack next year.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
In a quick update of my bracket game,
Hunter is close to running away with it. 89 points.
Funk has picked teams that could make it interesting if he gets a few breaks and they survive into next weekend.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I'm great at picking sports events:
Until I get the money on it. Then, I choke.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I just looked at it again,
you’re in great shape.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
But...but...but.
What about the 20-point bonus I get as site moderator?
Would that give me any shot at catching up? Because I definitely get it.
Plus, I’ve got Cleveland State making the run to the Finals. That’ll get me right back in it, particularly when they are facing off against Texas.
The sun rising, the sun setting, death & taxes:
And Dukies flopping & faking charges. The world never changes.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
I'm baaaack.
But only halfway. The Royals Review fantasy draft starts in 13 minutes, so I’ll be back and forth. The Texas-Duke game si on in the background, though.
Definitely, definitely go Longhorns! For my bracket, Warden’s Challenge (I think, at least) and Big 12 pride.
In a related note rockchalk:
Courtesy of your wonderful advice, I’ve retaken the lead in the Royals Review basketball pool. If I get that one, I’ll be glad to share(even though it’s far more valuable & prestigious) the Warden Bracket Challenge title.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, what wonderful advice did I give you?
Or is this more of that sarcasm junk that appears to be all the rage?
I'm not joking.
Several of my money picks(Purdue,USC) have been from your recs. Plus, the site itself has really made me concentrate more on teams out of the Big 12. Also, the RCT challenge was the first one I entered, and led to me making out a half dozen other brackets.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
best of luck in the draft,
I’m sure nobody will still be bitching about draft order.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
are you one of the new guys?
Or were you in it last year?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
One of the new guys.
My team sucks, so far.
I haven’t spent a moment thinking about baseball since September, really.
Well, that’s not true. I’ll visit RR about once a week, just to see who we signed, and stuff. That’s about it, though.
In other news.
Western Kentucky whipping up on Gonzaga. I’m super pissed I didn’t take them in Warden’s challenge. Of course, I have Gonzaga making the Final Four, so that would pretty much destroy my bracket.
It was 23-18 at time of posting.
Not exactly “whipping up”, but very surprising for me to see, at least.
Texas
is going to heat up and take this game over.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I hope:
But they’re incredibly half-assed in their fundamentals. They make a nice play, then lollygag it down the court and hack somebody, or just fling a one-armed pass in the general direction of a teammate. Maddening team to cheer for.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
They're exciting alright.
Lot’s of big time talent, but big time egos to match. Barnes probably need plenty of xanax to get through the year.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Texas is a damn good team, folks.
I almost took them all the way to the Elite Eight, but couldn’t quite bump them past Villanova.
Almost, though.
Texas has Dogus & Justin Mason in at once.
No need to guard those two outside of four feet.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
I so want to cheer my heart out for Western Kentucky.
I just can’t quite do it.
My bracket entirely hinges on Gonzaga making the Final Four.
If they do win, though, go Hilltoppers all of the way.
Ya never know.
We got Siena over the top last night, and they looked buried a dozen times.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Boom.
That was huge.
A patented Duke charge right there, and Duke gets all of the momentum back.
But now, with the and-one, it’s down to 3 and entirely manageable.
Texas, even when you're good you're bad.
Ward shoots a 20’2" incher to tie instead of going ahead.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Wow?
Where are you two?
Duke-Texas is all tied up.
Western Kentucky has scored 7 straight to get it to 79-81, and WKU has the ball with 24 seconds left.
Ohmygoodness.
Easily the game of the day.
We’ve got the two best games of the day, by far.
Hopefully, the trend continues tomorrow, with the favorites blowing out in the morning.
Nice ref.
Charge into the face of a Texas guy and taunt him with the foul call.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
How did that not go in?
I’m super-duper-uber pissed, so I can only imagine what Texas fans are feeling like.
Is Bob Stoops around somewhere?
Passing out hundred dollar bills to the refs?
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Texas, you are just too dumb to win.
Unnecessary foul, then you can’t block out on a missed free throw.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
Story of their season.
Rick Barnes!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He is the worst in-game coach
I have ever seen. The man is a debacle. If he wasn’t at Texas with the draw of UT and the Longhorns and all that money in the athletic department, he would not be making it as a head coach. He would be an assistant sitting on someone’s bench wondering why the head coach is doing all this “talking” to his players during the game.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
BON's Game Thread
Got 928 comments, not including postgame.
We’ve gotta beat that tomorrow. Even if it is way early in the morning.
I bet they're happy campers now.
Well, at least Beergut may be happy.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
We probably won't lol.
We only had 600 some odd comments for the NDSU game.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe if rockchalk puts the thread up now:
And we can spend the next 15 hours discussing Mr. Barnes coaching acumen……… That would give us a nice start.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 21, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a great point.
I would immediately inundate that thread with hilarious motivational pictures.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
We got 600, it seemed like less.
And yikes, I still need to do those Roll Calls.
I’ll have to do those at some point…sigh.
Maybe during the week
when we’re busy basking in the glow of a successful trip to the Sweet 16 and there aren’t any games going on.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 21, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
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