Championship Week -- Day Three
by rockchalk on Mar 5, 2009 5:40 PM CST
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Note: Yes, this is the first day we're doing this, but it's the third day of Championship Week, so we're sticking with Day Three. Live with it, mmmkay?
We are upon the greatest month of the year. Yes, this is as good as it gets, and it isn't even close. March is just, the best. So, because this community is so awesome and active and, despite yesterday's terrible loss, pumped, I figured we might as well have an OGT for every day. I'll still be working on material and stuff, just like normal, but plan on an Open Game Thread for every day. Now, these will be centered around college basketball, but feel free to send them down a new direction, if you see fit. Mostly, this will be Championship Week-related stuff, but any CBB game is free game.
So, basically, there are three separate kinds of matchups that I'll quickly breakdown everyday. There are your marquee, must-see matchups because of the sheer talent of the two teams. Then, you've got your bubble games, that could make-or-break a team's NCAA hopes. And, finally, you've got the greatest spectacles in sports: conference tournaments.
Breakdown of all of the games for Thursday after the break...
* Note: All gametimes are EST...
Bubble Games
Team in italics is a bubble team.
Bubble Game of the Day: Tennessee @ South Carolina (ESPN, 7PM) -- The winner will likely be safe for the NCAA Tournament, while the loser still needs work to do. Although, you'd have to figure that at least 3 SEC teams get in, and Florida and Kentucky both completely shot their chances last night. So, both teams appear to be safe, but a win would get it done, for good, for either one.
Other Bubble Games
Providence @ Villanova (ESPN2, 7PM) -- Providence needs to keep winning, and a win in Philly would go a long ways.
Illinois @ Penn State (ESPN, 9PM) -- Illinois is likely in, but Penn State could really use another solid W. Plus, this would be a sweep of the Fightin' Illini.
Dayton @ Xavier (ESPN2, 9PM) -- A win here for the Flyers would lock them up, while Xavier is fighting for seeding. We've got James Quinn, or JQ (who is a Dayton fan), versus me here (for those new around here, I plan on attending Xavier next fall), so mass chaos should ensue. You're going down, JQ.
California @ Arizona (FSN, 10:30PM) -- Cal is likely in no matter what, but a W would guarantee them a spot. Arizona was looking fine just two weeks ago, but they've lost three straight. None of them were bad losses, per se, but they need to get back on the winning trail.
Championship Week
Summary: In total, there are 10 games. 2 A-Sun quarters, both Big South semis, 2 Missouri Valley first rounders and all 4 Northeast quarters.
CW Game of the Day: #3 Liberty vs. #2 VMI (ESPNU, 6PM) -- I can't wait for this one. I'm just absolutely giddy. You've got Seth Curry on Liberty. Travis and Chavis Holmes on VMI. Liberty never-ever fouls, then you have VMI. It's hard to explain VMI, so just check out there KP page. It's as extreme as it gets. The Keydets, though, are as run-and-gun as run-and-gun gets. Up-down, up-down, up-down. Craziness. Can't wait.
After the Game of the Day, we'll break it down by conference. For tomorrow, we've got:
Atlantic Sun (Quarterfinals) -- Nashville, TN
#6 Mercer vs. #3 Belmont (3:30PM)
#5 Campbell vs. #4 Lipscomb (ESPN FullCourt, 9:30PM)
Big South (Semifinals) -- Radford, VA
#3 Liberty vs. #2 VMI (ESPNU, 6PM)
#4 UNC-Asheville vs. #1 Radford (ESPNU, 8PM)
Missouri Valley (First round) -- St. Louis, MO
#9 Indiana State vs. #8 Drake (7:05PM)
#10 Missouri State vs. #7 Wichita State (9:35PM)
Northeast (Quarterfinals) -- Host Sites
#8 St. Francis (NY) @ #1 Robert Morris (7PM)
#7 Wagner @ #2 Mount St. Mary's (7PM)
#6 Central Connecticut State @ #3 Sacred Heart (7PM)
#5 Quinnipiac @ #4 Long Island (7PM)
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Again, any-and-all games are fair game, but we're focusing on the aforementioned games. They are the most interesting, after all.
The OGT is scheduled to kick-off right at 3:00 EST, 2:00 CST, 12:00 way out here. That's thirty minutes prior the scheduled tip for Belmont-Mercer, so everyone can show up and get all of their pregame content about the much-anticipated game.
So, yeah, I'll be here as soon as I possibly can. Race home from school, probably get here sometime around 6:30 EST. You should be here by then, too, at the very latest.
Let's hit 4,000...
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4000 for the OGT on a non Kansas gameday....
Belmont Mercer better kick off w/a bang
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Belmnot beat Misery
in Columbia few years ago. I’ll cheer for them :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
Belmont*
"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
good enough reason for me...
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I hate the Big East
but I’m somewhat excited for Providence-’Nova. Should be good.
Also, the late one out west, Cal-Arizona. Not sure what the hell happened to ’Zona after they beat us.
"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
That program is falling fast...
Zona that is…not long ago they were always landing big names and a very dangerous team year in and year out…
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Was Lute Olsen
THAT big of a reason for that? Was he THAT good of a coach? Everytime I ever watched his teams play, the never impressed me incredibly.
"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
No I don't think he was that big a reason for their success..
but I do think the fiasco of the past two years and sadly his condition were a reason for the demise.
I guess I should clarify…yes he was a big part of the success but nothing the program couldn’t overcome losing. However the way things went down have made it a mess.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
So, you're saying that
they would have been much better had he just said he was gone a couple years ago, when in all reality, he really was, instead of dragging it out and leaving them in limbo?
So, now that they seem to have stabilized that situation, the coaching situation, that is, do they get back to that level, IYO?
"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
Not sure if they can back to where Lute
had them. He was a great coach. Sad the way things ended for him there.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Missouri Valley really fell off the map this year...
you anyone back in midwest country hear anything about them?
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Not at all.
Creighton is OK, just OK, but other than that, the SIU’s and the WSU’s of the world have just totally tanked it. I couldn’t tell you why, but they aren’t even being talked about around here.
"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
SIU coach should've bailed while he still could a couple years ago...
he was a HOT name in the coaching world 2 years ago and now they are nonexistent…Turgeon got out just in time allthough he should’ve probably left one year earlier as well
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Note from last night:
HCBS said that after warmups last night, all his assistant coaches came to him and said the team had absolutely no bounce in their step… I think I coulda told him that.
"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
I've been calling it all year..
we’d have one of those games…I guess I’m happy it happened now after we’ve got everything locked up…but I’m also pissed that it happened to such a bad team in Tech.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Eh, I'm over it.
I’m trying to keep my head on straight and keep my expectations level. At the beginning of the year, if you would have offered 13-2 to us and locking up the #1 seed in the B12 tourney, we would have taken it in a heartbeat, NO MATTER who the losses were to. Even if it was MU and TT.
"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
agreed...
we’ve exceeded most of our early season expectations and that’s great by me…just always hard to pull back once the level of expectations have been raised.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I don't know
its almost better to lose to a bad team like Tech. It shakes up the hawks and the selection committee is more likely to examine the loss as an aberration.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Something we can all agree on...
(1) I apologize for the timing of my post yesterday, wasn’t trying to be obnoxious, just wanted to make a comparison between MU’s tough loss and KU’s. I’d been hurting since Sunday so I jumped the gun..would have been better tomorrow.
(2) I am so tired of hearing about the Big East and ACC. Yesterday I heard some “expert” say that Memphis would finish sixth in the Big East just in front of ’Cuse. I mean what kind of nonsense is that? ESPN blathering about the Big East getting three number one bids. The ACC and the Big East supposed to get like 18 bids and the Big 12 “lucky” to get 5. What gives?
We're all good.
Just try and work on your timing a bit better from now on. As KU fans, we aren’t used to losing :D
And, yeah, I totally agree about the ACC and Big East. But, what pisses me off more, is the overall East Coast bias that exists in ALL of sports. The Four Letter is absolutely asinine, and incapable of showing any love this side of the Mississippi. Pisses me off.
"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
It's all good...we were understandibly pissed at the result last night...
and I see the comparison for sure. MU definitely proved something last night to me…although I do want to see them on a neutral or road court be as effective. That said same goes for Kansas, we have not showed up with nearly the fire on the road as at home. I guess the only comfort I take in that is we are extremely young.
Your right though Big East and ACC get so much run it’s absurd sometimes. I mean with the Kentucky & Florida losses last night you would think that might open up a couple spots for Big 12 teams to get some potential late spots but the guys on ESPN seem to think we are a 3 maybe 4 team league tops and automatically think those should go to ACC/SEC
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Accepted.
Even posting it today would have been fine. I re-read it this morning (after partaking in my patented hangover cure) and I see some of the points you were trying to make.
But something you just said strikes me as odd. “I’d been hurting since Sunday so I jumped the gun.” From some of your responses last night, I got the impression you weren’t a Mizzou fan. You indicated that you’re from Missouri but had no real ties to the school….
I think the Big East this year is legit but the ACC is way overrated. The Big XII is down this year and should get 5, 6 if we’re really really lucky.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Sorry you're confused...
There is no doubt that I am a Missouri fan, always have been since I was a little tyke. What I was trying to say, is that I’m not the type of Missouri fan that has been indoctrinated into hating Kansas. I didn’t attend the school so my love for Missouri is because I was born in and live in St. Louis. The Tigers are the the only big-time program in the state so if I wanted to cheer for a school when I was little it was Missouri or no one. I think maybe this would sum up best what type of Missouri fan I am…if Kansas were in the Elite 8 and Missouri had bowed out…I would want Kansas to win it all because I want whats best for the Big 12. Similarly, I cheered when KU won the BCS game — it made the Big 12 and Missouri look even better.
Right on...
Same thing with weather…it snow 20 inches in Wichita/Topeka/K.C./STL and it doesn’t warrant any coverage…but when its snows 5 inches in Boston its a god damn disaster…we won’t even get into the coverage of the Yankees and Red Sox…
no shit that was crazy this week...
I obviously live in Denver and in years past we’ve had some MONSTER snows that get zero attention and honestly I don’t care. But this week when the Today show was doing their live coverage of the Northeast Snowstorm I was expecting feet and they were talking 3 inches…it’s like the world doesn’t exist outside of New England sometimes.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yeah - Its pretty stupid I must admit
Especially considering the weather here in the Northeast is NOTHING compared to midwest weather. The cold is colder, the hot is hotter and those freakin tornadoes man…
I think its funny that that the weather channel worries so much about the Northeast but the local metorologists and TV stations don’t even bother posting severe weather warnings on the screen.
In the midwest you get the whole GD weather map in the lower right-hand part of the screen with real-time radar. The only reason I pay attention to the weather out here is I’m always walking and taking public transportation b/c driving in NYC is just dumb.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Yanks/Sox...
DO NOT even get me started. Hahaha, wow. So you stickin’ around for the day long OGT during any of these games today or what, mp?
"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
Yeah -
as long as no one discusses KU or Mizzou nobody gets hurt…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
by labbadabba on Mar 5, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I was so pissed last night
that I forgot to slap the RCT Patrol photo up on that thread.
"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
Are any of these games actually on today
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
What do you mean by on?
On TV?
"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
yes on TV
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Well, Prov-Nova
from what looks like 1998 or something is on Classic right now :D haha
"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
doesn't count...
I was hopping Belmont v Mercer was on somewhere..
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I was hoping that, too.
:(
"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
Not till 5 central time for the VMI-Liberty game.
Though seeing a Curry go off might give me bad flashbacks of KU’s worst game in the tournament.
How about those Lady Jayhawks last night...
I’d be lying if I said I followed women’s bball but it’s always good to see Jayhawks do well
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I watch them occasionally.
Baylor has just lost one of their best players, but it was still a big win. Danielle McCray is a talented athlete that had a great night.
Well, right now
I bet he’s working on his Rambaaaaa, but I’m sure he will later :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
That never gets old.
You guys have fun here, I’ve got stuff going on. Might swing by around 9 and see what has transpired.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Spring football is creeping very close my friends
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Somehow I knew
that was going to make it into conversation today. You’re coming into town for it, right? Right? Right? :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
no plans yet...
but if I see a cheap ticket I’m on it
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
You could even do you
player interview in person then, after the game…
"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
that would be pretty sweet...
we’ll just have to see…could be tough April is a crazy busy month…
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Man I would...
but that’s Easter weekend…just not going to happen. Dang it!
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Belmont won, 65-64.
What a barn burner to stat our the day. — Link. Just about every statistic was identical, so it really was an evenly played game.
VMI-Liberty starting momentarily…
Wish I coulda seen it...
"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
damn...no kidding...
wish that was on tv, would have watched it
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
SON OF A.....
I can’t get the Liberty-VMI game!! WTF!!!
"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
mark that under things I never thought I'd hear
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
OK, I'm here, officially.
I bumped this post up to the front (sorry, Denver), so people will come and join in.
Once we’re done, I’ll bump your Spring Football story back up to the top. Scout’s honor.
I just got big leagued!!!
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Did you see the smack in his comments aboveJQ?
These Xavier punks. Hopefully KU can meet them in the tournament.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
I'm here.
I just got nothing to say about the games, becuase I don’t have any on here yet, til 6.
"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
who's on at 7...
is that the providence Nova game
and BTW the only reason no one is around is because you seem to be the only person around that has every single espn channel known to man…do you have ESPN Ocho :D
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
DirecTV, man.
It’s the greatest invention of all time, ever. Get DirecTV, then get the Sports Pack. I get EVERY SINGLE FSN, and just about every single sports channel, imaginable.
It makes my day, daily.
Yeah, at 7, we have Tennessee @ S. Carolina, Providence @ Nova…
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Mr. Money bags over here…I already pay $90 a month for Directv…how much more does the sportspack cost me..I get local FSN’s but no ESPNU, YES etc.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I don't pay any of it, man.
Remember, I’m only 17.
Thanks, pops. Just in case you’re reading…
Sportspack + HBO, Starz, Showtime, Etc. costs $12 a month, I think. It’s well worth it; I never-ever see movies at the theatres, and just watch them when they come out on HBO. So, if I just watch one movie a month on HBO, there’s the 12 dollars I would’ve spent at the movies.
Money saved, see?
Ever the optimist
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I have DTV at home, but not at school :(
"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
Xavier, and I'm not even joking, has DirecTV in ALL of their dorms.
I’m soo pumped. Plus, ESPNU and NFL Network.
Sick!
And, I want to figure out whether I can add on sports packs, or not. Hopefully my roomie is a fellow NFL fan, cause I need to watch my Chiefs play. Same with KU Bball…
Dayton is going to come in there,
beat the damn Musketters, and take every God Damn DirectTV hook up on campus.
(says for Flyer alumni)
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
by James Quinn on Mar 5, 2009 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Dayton established a new traditon last month.
The Flyers never lose to Xavier. Never. That is the new reality.
Xavier should give the OVC a call and ask if they are taking applications because they have no future in the A-10.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
A person who flys!
The Wright Brothers are from Dayton.
Back in the day,…. My friends and I would go to Dayton basketball games. When the Flyers did well we would stretch out our arms and pretend to be aircraft. Good times, good times.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
Are the Wright Brothers really the inspiration?
That’s crazy.
And makes it at least somewhat more reasonable. Otherwise, it’s just stupid.
Sure,
Dayton calls itself the birthplace of aviation. Even though the first flight was in North Carolina. North Carolina calls itself “First in Flight,” which I am sure pisses off a lot of people in Dayton who don’t have better things to occupy their time.
Dayton is also the home of Wright Patterson Air Force base, and the Air Force museum.
And when you think about it, who would win. The Wright Brothers in their Flyer, or a French guy with a muzzle loaded fire arm? Clearly Flyer is a more powerful mascot than Musketeer.
Dayton 1 – Xavier 0
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
Well, I don't know.
It only stayed up in the air for what, 4 seconds?
At least a Musketeer has a sword.
It might be closer than you would think.
I'm off,
Kate and I are going out to dinner with friends. I’ll check the score later.
Dayton is in more of a must-win situation. They need at least one more good win this season to be assured a spot. So they have that going on today as well.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
OK, so now that games are on the big boy networks, what is everyone watching?
I’m sticking to VMI-Liberty, but I’m flipping.
In other news: Patty Mills is playing tonight. I think St. Mary’s will get an at-large, honestly, as long as they don’t blow a game with Mills in the lineup. They are dangerous, too.
OK, going off the Patty Mills angle.
Anyone else see this?
That’s crazy. But, I bet they could get some team to do it. Some D-1 independent who would want to add one more paycheck to their AD’s office.
It is interesting, though. To add in another game just to get Mills ready to go.
Just because I know everyone is interested.
VMI is losing 30-36. It is incredibly low-scoring, almost Big 10/11 like for the 100+ Keydets.
I'm here.
Sorta.
"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
Prov.-'Nova
Providence looks REALLY flat.
"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
Which is odd.
Considering, a win would probably put them in, with all of the bubble attrition, and a loss pretty much knocks them out.
And after all of that Big East seed talk, they should only end up with 7 teams. Unless, of course, Providence can come from nowhere and win tonight.
Or, if Providence or G’Town or ND make a surprise run to the Finals of their Tournament; that might be enough.
Jay Williams, doing color in VMI-Liberty, just made an argument
for Sherron Collins to be Big 12 POY.
He ended up picking Griffin, but he made a case.
It was interesting.
Ain't gonna be Sherron after last night
"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
I think my computer
is lagging hardcore on here. I’m gonna reboot and come back.
"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
Over at Rock M Nation.
They have a potential seed breakdown for the Big 12 Tournament.
Some interesting stuff.
In our first game, we already know who we will play: Baylor or Nebraska. Both teams have clinched the 8-and-9 seeds (the Huskers the 8, the Bears the 9), so that should be interesting. Both are talented, and both could give us some trouble.
In the semis, assuming we win, we could face anyone from K-State to Texas to OSU to A&M. Or, theoretically, Colorado.
Baylor-Nebraska should be particularly interesting.
Because they play on Saturday. So, they’ll play the same team, two consecutive games, four days apart.
Craziness, I tell ya.
Quick score update.
For myself, apparently.
Tennessee up 5 in Columbia against South Carolina.
Providence, with a must-win-type-of-game, has come back to get within 5 of Villanova. A win probably puts the Friars in; a loss almost assuredly takes them out of the picture for the near future.
VMI up 12 on Liberty and Seth Curry. I’ll be honest; maybe I expected too much, but Seth hasn’t really impressed me.
And, Temple is up 3 on St. Joe’s. Both have outside, outside shots at sneaking into the NCAA’s, although both are probably done no matter what.
I love the blind resume thing they do.
I always try and guess who they are.
"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
Same here.
Damn, I thought I was the only one.
Just FYI, I guessed :
1) Providence
2) Syracuse
3) Michigan
On that last one. So, I only got one, and that was the give-away, but I thought my guesses were pretty accurate. Whatever.
What’d you guess, KC? And be honest…
(assuming you were watching the Providence game)
That's the one I'm watching.
I just caught it at the last second that it popped up, so I didn’t get time to look at the records and SOS’s. :(
"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
We'll have to wait for next time.
It’ll be like a duel, though.
Whoever gets more right, wins, naturally. Tiebreaker goes to who posts it first.
Haha, what about if the two posts
post on top of each other, covering the other one up?? I win, then :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
Has Liberty scored in the last month?
Not exactly making a case for the tournament.
If they hadn't scored in the last month, that'd be really bad.
And they don’t have a case to make for the tournament.
What?
Yeah, VMI is going to win.
Up 15 with 3:30 left in the game.
If Radford wins later tonight, that Champ. Game should be ridiculous.
OK, if Florida gets into the NCAA Tournament, I freaking quit.
They don’t deserve it. Whatsoever.
That’s just bullshit.
I didn't realize VMI was so strict.
The announcers claim they have no tv’s in their dorms & must dress in military uniform at all times. This tournament where they stay at a hotel with a tv is like vacation. Can’t be an easy place to recruit to.
It's like recruiting to service academy
except they have less prestige.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
VMI's a pretty big deal in the South
A lot of kids who want to go military but are raised in ‘traditional’ Southern families have more ties to VMI than to West Point.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Aw, shit.
The Big South Championship, VMI vs. Radford/UNC-Asheville, is on at 4 PM, EST. The same, exact time as the Kansas game.
I really wanted to watch it. Hopefully, ours is a blowout, and I can flip back-and-forth…
Between games on ESPNU, they just showed the Belmont-Mercer highlights.
Holy hell, was that a ridiculous game.
Mercer scored, with like 12 seconds left, to go up 1. Then, Belmont brought it back down, took a shot, the dude airballed it, but a Belmont guy was under the basket. He grabbed the ball, flipped it up, good.
Game over.
My computer
= GAY
"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
Perhaps
dysfuntional would be more politically correct.
"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
or you could do what I do and just say...
My Computer is Mizzou!!!
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
My computer
= Richard Simmons
"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
My Computer = Chase Daniel
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
My computer
= Having mono :(
"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
If you gave your computer mono:
this may be ground-breaking stuff.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
So what's the story around here...
anything worthwhile in the world of College sports
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VMI destroyed the Seth Curry's.
So, yeah.
Providence, in a must-win game in Philly, is only down 3 to Nova. Go Friars!
Tenn and So. Carolina are both probably guaranteed to make it, now that Kentucky and Florida both ran away from bids last night, but a win tonight by either team would lock it up.
Florida's struggles make the job Self has done...
this year all the more impressive…I wonder if Donovan wishes he would’ve gone to Orlando now…they’re pretty good.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Maybe he's getting some bad karma.
I know Roy Williams was always insinuating he was a huge cheater. Don’t know if he was dishonest, but coaches rarely dish each other like that.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah that definitely doesn't happen often..
although it seems to happen to Ron Zook Illinois Football Coach every year
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yeah I really liked Lane Kiffin...
until he started running his mouth for no good reason…the guy has a lot to prove.
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HaHa. I was on the Alabama SB nation site & they certainly
thought Kiffen was a clown, even though he was trying to insult Mayer of Florida.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
yeah I believe the analogy of trying to pickoff the biggest badass in prison does pertain...
to the Kiffin going after Meyer situation…the problem for Kiffin is he lost the fight and now he’s lined up to be everyone’s bitch. He’s going to have to earn it now.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yes, particularly since Urban coaches Jesus(excuse me Tebo)
and he must be holy simply by his proximity to the anointed one.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
For sale now at KUStore.com...
not many schools get a chance to sell these...
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One of those with a big RCT;
added to the back would be nice.
Lew would squash us like a dove...
..or was that all Bohl
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Good old Roy squashed Bohl like a dove.
Dadgummit, Roy didn’t seem that mean.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
yes that's what it was...
I remember the press conference in the driveway now…that was kind of a lowpoint during my college career…roy’s departure was a horrible time.
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agreed...but man did it suck at the time...
I felt pretty good after Self was hired. However it was when I was sitting in on an open practice with Charlie Villenueva visiting for a recruiting trip and coach Self walked in and you could just tell he was a genuinly cool customer. Roy put forth the image but watching Self interact with Villenueva and his team outside of the season he just looked like a natural motivator.
Turns out it’s true…really wish we had gotten Villenueva that year too.
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Villanueva
was the first recruiting saga I followed online. He was the beginning of my recruit-nik life. Really wish we had gotten him, too.
"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
It was interesting watching him during the practice...
because he jumped in and played with the team…now maybe that’s common but at the time I remember thinking that was pretty cool
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Never liked him.
He was a stud but I never liked him. Maybe it’s the massive brow ridge…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
He DOES look
kinda (ALOT) like an alien.
"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
by Andy Edwards on Mar 6, 2009 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
I remember a lot of people thought Villenueva was overrated;
Because he was pals with LeBron and was the recipient of a lot of his passes during the all-star games. Obviously not the case.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
OK, finally, we're getting some conversation.
Although KC needs to get his computer fixed.
Big South semifinal #2 about to start…
My computer
= No bueno
"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
Spill some Jack Daniels on it.
Maybe that will scare it straight.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't recommend it
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I wish I could
just drink it, instead.
"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
Why are Bobby Knight & Musberger working the Tennessee-S.C. game?
Is that game supposed to be important.
surprisingly yes...but I imagine it isn't going to draw...
the ratings.
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They always do the Thursday night early game on ESPN.
Musberger isn’t good, but he’s better at basketball IMO. And Bobby Knight is awesome; I learn something new every 5 minutes, and he calls things before they happen. Just the absolute best.
Honestly, that’s the major reason I don’t want him to come back. He’s just too good of an analyst.
Yep...big fan of Bobby Knight too.
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It's just funny he's calling Tennesse's game,
when they’ve got a rep for being uncoached.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
probably drives him up the wall
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He commented earlier that he would like to coach Tyreke Rice of Memphis
more than any other player in college ball. I"m sure he’s a big Calipari fan.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, don't call
Bobby Knight a douchebag!!
"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
Maybe your computer can't handle the 98 word sig line. :D
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
You counted?
Haha
"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
Who wants a score update?
Indiana State is smoking Drake in the 8/9 game. And, technically, they’re the 9.
In the Northeast Conference, there are four games, so here are the scores:
- Robert Morris 60 vs. #8 St. Francis (NY) 49 (7:41 left)
- Mount St. Mary’s 52 vs. #7 Wagner 50 (7:02 left)
- Sacred Heart 71 vs. #6 Central Connecticut State (3:17 left)
- Long Island 42 vs. #5 Quinnipiac 53 (11+ left)
Damn. The 2, 3 and 4 seeds all went 12-6 in conference; that’s a big difference, between playing the 5 seed and the 7 seed.
Wagner over MSM would be a huge upset. And in March, you always cheer for the upset. GO WAGNER!
anyone know how IUIPUI is doing this year.... :D
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I don't know if you're mocking me or not, so I'll assume no...
IUPUI went 16-13 this year, and will be the #4 seed in the Summit League Tournament. Should be wild, man.
not mocking in the least....I always like IUIPUI because you can say their name...
uuuuuwwwweeeee ppppuuuuueeeee
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Do you guys realize that we have won 7 out of the last 8 conference titles...
If we would have won in 2004 we would have won 8 straight…that’s insane…
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Oh, and Villanova is running away from Providence (again).
Seems like I’ve said that four-or-five times tonight.
And Tennessee is polishing off a creaming of South Carolina. If they weren’t already a lock, which they probably were, they just became one. South Carolina is still most likely in, I’d have to think (they did beat Tennessee in Knoxville, beat Kentucky twice, beat Florida, beat Baylor…none are great, but they are pretty good), but they might need one in the SEC Tournament.
I like Villanova,
think they could do some things in the tournament.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Villanova-Providence is a lot like our game last night
with the runs.
Providence keeps on cutting it to 5, or 7, or even 3, but then Villanova hits a huge, clutch three and it ruins all of the Friars’ momentum. If Providence is going to make a run and save their year, it has to happen now.
All of the Northeast Conference games spread out.
Sacred Heart surged ahead for the W.
Robert Morris is up a comfortable 11 with a minute left.
Mount St. Mary’s must have gotten hot; they’re up 9, with only 45 seconds left.
And, Quinnipiac is still up 10 on Long Island.
Boring, for the most part.
We want more Belmont-Mercer…
In more interesting news, Drake has cut it to only 7 against Indiana State.
Again, it’s the 8/9 matchup, and should be a good game.
With 2:25 left, the Bulldogs are surging back.
Drake must have lost a lot from last year...
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Doc Tom Davis' kid left....where did he go to coach now
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no kidding...
he’s a good coach…Providence looking better this year???
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yeah, a decent amount.
But, a lot of that has to do with experience. They lose just about EVERYONE, and are like the 4th-most experienced team in all of CBB.
So, the next couple of years, Keno will have to completely rebuild their team. If he can, then I’ll buy in to him. Right now, he’s taken over two of the most veteran teams in CBB the past two seasons, and has fared awesome one year, and just all right the other. Let’s see how he recruits and reloads a program.
I hope he does well
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So on the subject of our team...
anyone else becomming increasingly disappointed with the regression of Mario Little…I honestly would rather Releford get those minutes if it’s going to be the way it is now.
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Agreed.
Releford proved last night he can rebound with the bigs, and he is a much more explosive offensive player. I love Smash, and still think he will be a good player for us next season, but he just isn’t playing well right now. At. All.
I agree completely; give the minutes to Releford, and see just how well he plays at 4. He’s the same height as Little, and is currently more explosive IMO.
Agree with both of you.
At least Releford, being a freshman, will gain something from the experience of playing now. At this point in time, Mario is just taking up scholarship space. Sad to say, but he’s offering nothing.
"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
Like I said, I still think he could be a player next season.
When he’s completely healthy and all, and he plays more out on the perimeter.
But right now, his offensive game is basically that elbow jumper. And it just ain’t falling for him, right now.
plus I feel like if Releford get's the minutes...
we’re helping ourselves out more for the future
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We think alike :D scary, huh?
"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
I'd stick with him. If he can get back in form we really need the scoring.
I’d think Releford might get a few of Brady & Tyrel’s minutes.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
certainly if he scores...it's a major asset...
but when he was most valuable Tyshawn was in his biggest rut…now that Tyshawn is playing fairly well and seems to be emerging as a 3rd scorer, Little doesn’t seem as important
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Musberger just talked about Bob Huggins of W.V. as being;
a great friend of himself & Knight. That seems snarky.
On another note...
does anyone else see a problem with the headline…
“#12 Missouri STUNS #5 Oklahoma at Home”
I mean really??? is it truly STUNNING…
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That headline
= Chase Daniel
"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
Plus,
they WERE VEGAS FAVORITES!
I don’t know how often I can repeat that.
They were favored!
How can it be an upset if Vegas EXPECTS you to win!?!?!?!?
They were favored against us, too, and everyone freaked out when they won.
People and their stupid perceptions piss me off.
When we played them in Columbia...
weren’t we both ranked lower and vegas underdogs??
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and they stormed the damn court...
incredible (shaking head)
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no not last night...I'm talking about against us
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I know. I just wondered if MU stormed the court after the OU win.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
don't think so...
they probably don’t realize that beating OU was as big a deal…they kind of have a one track mind…
Beat KU, Hope KU loses
that said they probably actually left the arena early just so they could watch us lose rather than watching their own team win…
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all those are very low blows...
sorry MU…sort of
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OK, tonight is lame as far as games are concerned, really.
Big South Semi will end in another hour-or-so, but that’s really it until the ESPN/2 games.
Damn, I switched to Tenn-SC
I suck today.
"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
I'll say Team 1 is Providence (duh).
Team 2 is…Penn State.
Team 3 is…Kentucky.
I paused it on DVR, so I didn’t cheat, if they showed up or anything. Promise.
I'm not watching it but I'll say...
Team 2 is Minnesota not PSU
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Nope, I was right.
Minnesota showed up earlier. I almost said them, then I remembered.
Actually, their resume is really good. I don’t know why they aren’t locks. They have 5 Top 50 wins, and their RPI is like 32.
mind was a blind guess...
on a blind resume…I was just hoping it’d be Minne…I like Paul Bunyon
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And who did Villanova
lose to in that Sweet 16??? :D
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Death match coming up!
Dayton(James Quinn) versus Xavier(rockchalk)
Who’s the winner?
I say rockchalk. you’re 24 years younger. You should wear JQ down.
If it's in the natti...
I’ll give it to Xavier…
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Xavier up 40-27 at the half.
It will be one hell of a come back.
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Damn.
Long Island furiously came back to tie it, and now they’re in OT. Where, Quinnipiac has quickly rebuilt a 3-point lead.
Oh, and Drake lost by 7.
So, once the OT Quinnipiac-Long Island game ends, we’ll only have two Champ. Week games remaining on the docket: Campbell v. Lipscomb in the A-Sun, and Wichita State v. Missouri State in the MVC.
What's everyone watching now?
Penn State-Illinois, for me, actually. Despite “my school” being on the Deuce. Maybe it makes me a terrible person, but I won’t be able to completely adopt them as “mine” until I go there, most likely.
Penn State really needs this one…
I'm watching Dayton-Xavier.
Sloppy so far, but they’re moving it up & down the court.
ESPN guy just said .500 in the BCS conference,
gets you in. The Big 12 disagrees.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Maybe he means Big East.
Don’t think K-State is dancing.
Cowboys released Terrell Owens today.
Just being a dick can ruin a professional sporting carreer.
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He's still got life with the Raiders probably.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, someone will sign him I am sure.
The Cowboys threw away a lot of money cutting him. They must have really wanted him gone.
The Cowboys paid Owens a $12 million signing bonus just last year, which was included as part of a new four-year, $34 million deal. Dallas will take a roughly $9 million salary-cap hit with the release of Owens.
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being a dick
and being crazy is a bad combo. That whole suicide/overdose thing from 2 years ago is still odd.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
That story reeked of steroid abuse. But I don't think he ever flunked a drug test.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Not that I know of either,
it’s just weird. But everything about that guy is weird.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Rockchalk was around here a few minutes ago.
Must be dinner time in Orange County.
Actually, no.
I eat my dinners ridiculously late.
I just got moody when no one was here to join me…;(.
You know, teenagers.
Holy hell.
Radford was destroying UNC-Asheville, but all of a sudden Asheville has come storming back.
They are still down 5, but this game ain’t over yet.
ESPNU, in case anyone is interested.
Are these guys D-1 rockchalk?
That arena looks smaller than my junior high gym.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
I almost said something similar, earlier, but didn't.
Yes, this is D-1.
It is the home gym of Radford, the tournament’s 1 seed, and therefore the conference host.
What’s funny, is that the conference actually has, like, three good teams, and another solid one in Asheville. Radford, here, and the two that played earlier (VMI and Liberty). They are one of the better, little leagues that no one really pays attention to; Winthrop is in the Big South, but had a down year after like 4 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament, and got bounced in Round 1.
You watching, hunter?
Shit, that was an absolutely terrible play.
Wow. That might have cost them the game, right there.
Oh, and Stanford is winning by 8 in Tempe against Arizona State.
2:03 to play.
Stanford hasn’t won a road game in the Pac 10 since February…of 2008!
Yeah, I’m not sold whatsoever on the Sun Devils. If you take Harden out, they become a bubble team, at best. I think they’ll be bounced early, unless Harden wants to go all Stephen Curry on everyone.
I don't know,
there were a ton of comments. But I did comment my ass off and have high hopes. Going to the game on Saturday, so had to finish the regular season strong.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
You need to look up KC & make sure he isn't carrying his flask of Jack.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'd confiscate it from him
but I plan on going to a sub-state championship somewhere after the game. Looking forward to a great day of bball.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
And, another note:
I tend to wait longer on losses. It probably has a lot to do with the depression factor, or whatever, but sorry.
They play that match up zone well,
tough to prepare for in a few days.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Maybe.
But t heir offense can get incredibly stagnant and NBA-ish: just give it to Harden and get out of the way.
If you have a defensive stopper, and can limit Harden (like a pretty bad USC team did a couple of weeks ago), they become VERY beatable.
If we played them, I bet we win. Although, Brady’s defensive capabilities have seemed to sour, as-of-late.
Oh I agree about their offense,
but they can turn it into a nasty game in a hurry.
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Penn State only down 4.
I really really really want them to win this game and make the Tournament. I absolutely love it when non-traditional teams have good years and sneak in. Love it.
They're doing the hokey white-out, but the crowd is good.
Have they been to the NCAA’S lately?
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
They had a set of twins not to long ago,
saw something on ESPN about that.
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yeah I think I remember that...
three point shooters, correct??
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yep that's the guys...
they were good
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It had to have been before 2004.
That’s as far back as their KP page goes, and they went .500 or worse every year until last year.
Xavier 47 - Dayton 41, 12 minutes left.
Flyers staying in the game
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The Flyers are makin a run
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I thought you weren't a fan yet
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enough to BOOOO their rival at least...
Of course I guess I don’t even know is Dayton their rival…I saw the pregame scuffle so I assume the teams don’t like eachother
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No, they are.
Xavier hates Cincinnati (naturally, given the fact they are like 5 miles away…even closer than Dook and UNC) and Dayton. That’s what I’ve gathered, so far.
Dayton and Xavier have had a hot rivalry since I was at UD,
That was back in the late 1980’s.
The biggest games for Dayton were Xavier, Notre Dame, Miami and Cincinnati
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I saw Dayton beat Xavier back in 1990
To win the old MCC conference championship. The last really good Dayton team. They finished the year ranked #16.
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In other news, being a good free throw shooting team is irrelevant in March-
I just got back from your mom's basement.
I saw that.
Tell Memphis.
I do agree with the general principle, and I know it’s right. I just think it’s funny that these surveys come out, and in the most recent NCAA Tournament, free throws decided the National Championship game.
Yeah,
if a team’s good, they’re going to win games regardless. I think everyone knows that being good and making free throws makes you better.
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Though;
The best teams tend to have the serious pure athletes, who aren’t as good at free throws. Memphis especially fits into that category.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
I'd imagine that's why they still make it
to the Final Four. Without looking at the stats, I’m going to assume the top 50 is populated with mid-majors.
Anybody know where those numbers would be?
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Asheville, down 5 at the time, just turned it over twice within 10 seconds.
Holy mother of God.
Talk about a crushing way to lose the game.
a great night to be a team ending in "ford"
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Tell me about it.
Which gets me thinking…
How many team names end in “ford”?
(KenPom search…yes, I’m this much of a CBB loser)
Those two, who just won within minutes of each other, and the following three:
Wofford
Samford
Hartford
Quick trivia: Who can name which conference those teams are in? No cheating.
All very random guesses but here goes
Wofford – Wherever the Citidel is from Southeastern Coastal
Samford – The SunBelt??
Hartford – Mid Atlantic??
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1 of 3.
I’ll give you credit for Wofford. It is the same as the Citadel, as well as the same as…Davidson.
Southern Conference.
Samford – I have no freaking clue.
Hartford – It’s in Boston. Rivals with Boston U. American East.
great trivia question though...
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Samford is the Southern Conference as well
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wow I was way off...
I guess it would help if I knew the smaller conference names
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SCORE UPDATE
Wichita State up 36-31 on Missouri State.
Lipscomb up 37-28 on Campbell in the much-anticipated A-Sun quarterfinal.
Missouri State,
hahahaha. I still laugh about them changing their name. Too good to be a directional school anymore.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
It's a Missouri thing.
My son goes to University of Central Missouri. Formerly Central Missouri State University..Easier to change the name than improve the product.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Truman State used to be...
Northeast Missouri State as well…they’ve all changed their names in the past decade I think
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The real question
is when will Southeast Missouri State and Northwest Missouri state catch the drift?
I hope Northwest Missouri doesn't change...
that name is synonymous with great college football.
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Their coach, Mel Teerdsma(spelling?)
actually was in the running to go to Texas San Antonio. They gave the job to Larry Coker instead.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
he should stay at Northwest....
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Briefly considered going there to play...
they do a great job with that program and they’ve got a great rivalry with Pitt State in Kansas…good football schools for that level
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didn't play...went to KU...
got some invites but nothing super serious and nothing that was going to keep me from going to Kansas….Northwest was one I thought about fairly seriously but looking back there was no way I was going to continue playing football…I was pretty burnt out on it.
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Oh, yeah, I knew that.
But this idea of playing CFB got me all confused, and I forgot.
Sorry.
That is pretty sick, though.
Do you make the game at Arrowhead?
That seems like a great show.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
been a couple of times,
it is a lot of fun. NW has given Pitt fits lately, outside of 2004.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Agreed. Don't know why he applied for that job.
Though he may be able to retire, draw a pension, and collect from both jobs.. The coach at Olathe North in Olathe did that.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Gene Weir??
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Yes. He was paid a ton to just go down & coach H.S. football.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
his name comes up in our recruiting now quite often...
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He was close to becoming an assistant at KU;
A couple of times. Guess he can help them more with Texas recruiting.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
probably...plus I think his name was tossed around more...
during the Terry Allen days if I’m not mistaken…his son played back then didn’t he
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Yes, Brandon I think.
He got some time at d-back.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
too many damn schools in that state...
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Go Mules!
I lived in Warrensburg for a summer doing an theatre internship at CMSU.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
I'll relay to my son:
Labbadabba fully supports his educational choice. Probably will be more influential than I am.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 6, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
I'm actually going there for the weekend
next weekend. Got a bunch of friends from HS that go there. I hear it’s a great party town.
"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
by Andy Edwards on Mar 6, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
The bizarre thing about the town is:
Many of the strip joints that advertise in Kansas City are located just outside of Warrensburg. It’s a nice little drive through semi-countryside & rolling hills to get there, then you’re bombarded with a half dozen porno joints just before the city limits. I’m sure you’ll avoid those dens of wickedness in your visit KC.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 6, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yes,
You know me, a total hater on the boobs and anything to do with hot women :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
Is the valley already in their tournament?
I know Jankovich has done a good job at Illinois State.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Jankovich has done pretty well...
I think you’ll see him move up soon if he continues
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Uh-huh.
Today is the “First Round”, where 7-10 and 8-9 play to set up the traditional, 1-8 set-up starting tomorrow.
Indiana State, the 9, took out Drake, the 8, earlier tonight.
Wichita State is the 7 to Missouri State’s 10.
THE BORDER WAR!
Oh, and Illinois State plays tomorrow night, 8:35 CST, against Evansville.
Starting tomorrow, all of the MVC Tournament games are on TV, too.
FSN Midwest.
I love having DirecTV in these instances, because I get to watch all of them.
Thought this was a good post by Gary Parish
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/11458674
Calls out all of the bubble teams for sucking.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
Penn State-Illinois is getting rather intense, right now.
Nittany just hit a huge three to cut it to 60-63, Illini ahead.
Come on, Nittany…
Xavier on an 8-0 run. They will win.
Dayton played tough in the second half but they are not going to pull this one out.
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Penn State's coach is trying to "freeze" the FT shooter.
Craziness, baby.
Nittanys down 1, Illinois shooting FT’s, 8.4 seconds left.
HOLY SWEET!
Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome.
About time someone actually played IN to the NCAA Tournament.
Holy shit.
What a play by Talor Battle. And yeah, Penn State’s dancin’, baby.
For those who aren't watching.
Illinois missed their freebie, then Talor Battle came down, and got it to go off the glass. .3 seconds left.
Tell me about it.
Damn, is that a helluva lot of people, and damn, did they get down there fast.
For good reason, too, IMO. They weren’t THAT big of underdogs, I think only 1.5 points, but it’s a huge win for the program. For all intents-and-purposes, now, they’re going dancing, which is HUGE news in Happy Valley.
I hate Nittany football, but I love Nittany basketball.
OT: Interesting take from Tim Griffin's ESPN Big 12 Blog...
ranking the quarterback competitions at each school…
we are by far the most stable situation in the North headed into this year.
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You guys have fun here.
Late one last night, need to get my beauty sleep tonight!
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Cody Hawkins is a good football player and person...
but he is not a quarterback that will win you games. Game Manager is the term that comes to mind and the problem right now is the rest of the team isn’t good enough to make a Game Manager effective…
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Obviously joking.
That’s a tough spot, playing for your dad when you’re not that great athletically.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 5, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
yeah he doesn't catch any breaks with the media out here...
super kid though so that helps but on the field there aren’t a lot of fans in the State
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yeah I should run too...peace all...
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