BIG 12 TOURNEY PICK EM
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 8, 2010 2:13 PM CST
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It's March. You all know what that means: brackets, baby. And what better way to get warmed up for the big time than a run through this weekend's games in Kansas City? The Big 12 tourney always seems to have a couple of surprises up its sleeve. This year, no Big 12 team seems realistically on the bubble right now, which means the only thing to fight for is higher seeding (or for one of the bottom 5 to make a Cinderella type run to the automatic bid). Put on your picking pants, ladies and gentlemen. It's March. Let's dance.
First, of course, the bracket:
WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY:
#8 Colorado
#9 Texas Tech #1 Kansas
#5 Missouri
#12 Nebraska #4 Texas A&M
SEMIFINALS FINALS
#7 Oklahoma State
#10 Oklahoma #2 Kansas State
#6 Texas
#11 Iowa State #3 Baylor
Sorry for the poor formatting. A nice copy of the bracket can be found here (warning: PDF file):
http://www.big12sports.com/fls/10410/championships/pdfs/2010_mbasketball_bracket.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10410
The scoring system shall be this:
1 point for each Opening Round game picked correctly
2 points for each Quarterfinals game picked correctly
4 points for each Semifinals game picked correctly
8 points for picking the correct champion
TIEBREAKING BONUS: Who will be named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player?
A couple of trends to keep in mind:
- No team lower than a 3 seed has ever won this tournament, but the 1 seed has only won 5 times before.
- A team that plays opening day has made the finals 4 times in the 13 previous tournaments.
- Kansas has won 6 Big 12 Tournament titles and was runner-up one other year.
RCT Nation: Post your picks below before Wednesday. Winner gets $1,000 from DenverJhawk! *
via n3t.net
*NOTE: Winner does not get $1,000 from DenverJhawk.
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Glad you added the asterisk KG...
I’m going Colorado, Nebraska(upset special), OSU and Texas. 1st Round
Kansas, A&M, Kansas State and Texas 2nd Round winners
Kansas and Kansas State Semifinal Winners
Kansas Champion(a bit homerish…but hey this is a Kansas site.)
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
missed my tiebreaker
MVP – Sherron Collins
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
My Picks
CU over TTech, MU over NU, OK St over OU, Texas over ISU
KU over CU, MU over A&M, KSU over OK St., Baylor over Texas
KU over MU, KSU over Baylor
KU Champs in a blowout
I like this scenario...
because it means we go 6-0 against our rivals this year.
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
Don't forget your tiebreaker!
Who will be MOP of the tournament?
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 8, 2010 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm...
I’ll take Colorado, Okie St., Missori & Texas in Round 1.
I’ll take KU, Missouri, K-State and Texas in Round 2
KU and K-State in the semi-finals
KU wins the championship, but in a nail biter
Xavier Henry is MOP.
Operation Final Four is a go. Proceed to target.
Here Goes Nothing
Round 1 Winners: Colorado, MU, OSU, Texas
Round 2 Winners: KU, A&M, OSU, Texas
Round 3 Winners: KU, OSU
KU gets the vengeance in the final over OSU, Wins by 8 or more.
I'm Your Huckleberry.
Here we go
Wednesday:
Texas Tech, Nebraska, Okie State, Texas
Thursday:
Kansas, Texas A&M, Okie State, Texas
Friday:
Kansas, Texas
Champion: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS WHAAAAAT
Tournament MOP: Marcus Morris
Hey this sounds fun!
First Round: Tech, Mizzou, Okie Light, and Texas
Quarters: KU, Mizzou, KState, Texas
Semis: KU, Texas
Finals: KU
MOP: Damion James, in a losing effort.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 8, 2010 2:52 PM CST reply actions
Hey why not
1st round winners:
Tech, Mizzou, State, Texas
QF winners:
Kansas, A&M, State, Baylor
SF winners:
A&M, Baylor
Champion: Baylor
MOP: Lacedarious!!!!
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Olympics!
Colorado, Mizzou, State, Texas
Kansas, Mizzou, K-State, Baylor
Kansas, Baylor
Champion: Kansas
MOP: Xavier Henry
Book it!
by I need more Esteban on Mar 8, 2010 3:00 PM CST reply actions
hmmm
Round 1:
Colorado over Texas Tech
Missouri over Nebraska
Oklahoma State over OU
Texas over Iowa State
Round 2:
Kansas over Colorado
A&M over Missouri
Oklahoma State over K-State
Baylor over Texas
Semis:
Kansas over A&M
Oklahoma State over Baylor
Finals:
Kansas over Oklahoma State, avenging one of our two losses this season.
MOP: Tyshawn Taylor
There, I said it. Tyshawn Taylor as MOP.
So nobody thinks the Corn have a shot against Missouri?
Nebraska hung with Missouri for a good chunk of both contests before being blown out in the last 8-10 minutes or so. Since Safford went away Missouri’s offense has really gone cold. If they aren’t shooting lights out, they have struggled. Wishful thinking on my part? I guess so, or it could just be that I can’t believe the Asian German doesn’t have one big win in him this year.
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
maybe I wasn't talking to you.
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
You said:
“NOBODY thinks the Corn have a shot against Missouri”
I picked them to win. So therefore nobody (referencing ALL of us) would be incorrect.
or was I using "nobody" to refer to you...?
You picked them to win…I said “Nobody thinks the Corn have a shot against Missouri” and therefore you are nobody.
The rest of my comment was me just trying to support you my friend.
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
just messin with you pal....
you know you’re my number one photoshop guy!!
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
perhaps you can...photoshop it out
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Olympics!
UPSET CITY
First round: TT, Nebraska, OSU, ISU
Second round: KU, A&M, OSU, Baylor
Third round: A&M, Baylor
Champion: A&M
MOP: I don’t care. I’ll be laying on the floor in the other room if you need me.
First Round: Colorado, Mizzou, OSU, Texas
2nd: KU, A&M, KSU, Baylor
3rd: KU, Baylor
Champs: KU
MOP: Cole
Also....
Cole and Sherron are the biggest stars on our team and they have been in the program for 3 and 4 years respectively, so why is it they dont have any awesome nicknames?
Championship!
1st: TTU, MU, OSU, UT
2nd: KU, A&M, KSU, UT
3rd: KU and UT
4th: KU (89 – 77)
MOP: Cole
1st round winners: Colorado, Nebraska, OSU, Texas.
2nd round winners:KU, A&M, KSU, Texas.
3rd round winners: KU, Texas.
Champion: Jayhawks.
MOP: Xavier
by hunter s. royal on Mar 8, 2010 10:23 PM CST reply actions
Ok, here goes:
1st round: Colorado, Mizzou, Ok State, Texas
2nd Round: Kansas, A&M, K-State, Baylor
3rd round: Kansas, Baylor
Champ: Kansas
MOP: Markieff Morris
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
Markieff??
very interesting
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
What is with the love fest for Baylor?
Everyone has em going far. I got em losing round one….still not sure if they are consistent enough to get their swag on…time will tell.
They did look good in that drubbing of Tejas the other day
by Andrew Clark on Mar 9, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
It's probably irrational.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
it's that they performed the 2nd best in conference this year.
Beadlemaniacs - Award winning* college basketball blog (new and improved!)
Olympics!
Just saying
How many times has Baylor been favored/predicted to do something and fallen on their faces? I think they are a good team, still waiting for consistency
Last Chance to Dance!
You’ve got about 30 minutes by my clock to get those picks in! Don’t miss your chance to show your hoops genius!
And be sure to get your MOP pick in, as well!
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 10, 2010 10:51 AM CST reply actions
Why aren't you in the kitchen making me a sandwich and getting me a soda like you're supposed to?
Less typee typee, more workee workee.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 10, 2010 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Because... I'm not a woman?
Uh oh…. ::FLAMESHIELD ACTIVATED::
by Andrew Clark on Mar 10, 2010 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
1 for 3 so far
but I had both losing tomorrow, so no big deal.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
Update
KU Grad 08 was the only one to get all four correct for the opening round. Everyone else got at least 2 correct. Everyone adjust your targets of mockery accordingly.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 11, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions
Actually
I am six for six.
Get some
Shit happens when you win championships
by Andrew Clark on Mar 11, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
DAY 2 UPDATE
Off the strength of their perfect days, Fizzle and Warden have now moved into a tie for the lead with 10 points apiece.
Low men are at 6, and there’s 8 points up for grabs tomorrow, so anything can still happen!
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 12, 2010 1:58 AM CST reply actions
Based on my picks made here, I’m 7/8. Would that make me the leader at current time? I didn’t pick an MOP, though. And, since me, Warden and fizzle all have the same thing playing out, (KU over Baylor) I guess I would need one.
"Not to be cliché or anything, but I’m Jayhawk born and Jayhawk bred and when I die I’ll be Jayhawk dead." - Ovechwin
by Andy Edwards on Mar 12, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
DQ'd
gotta read the fine print. Or in your case, have someone read it to you.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
I know.
I’m just saying. And, I was actually 8-8, because I had Tech. So, if I go undefeated, the MOP thing will be null.
"Not to be cliché or anything, but I’m Jayhawk born and Jayhawk bred and when I die I’ll be Jayhawk dead." - Ovechwin
by Andy Edwards on Mar 12, 2010 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
My shit talking doesn't even matter now!
K-State had to beat Baylor.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
Wait
You picked Missouri to make the Semifinals. They lost their first game. How could you possibly be 8-8?
By my count, you have 13 points heading into the finals. DenverJhawk leads with 17 points.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 13, 2010 2:14 AM CST up reply actions
wait...I'm winning!!
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
It does specifically say, "make your picks below..."
But I’ll put you in if most people think I should. It’s not like there’s a prize or anything, so I’m cool with it if everyone else is.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 13, 2010 2:05 AM CST up reply actions
Congratulations, DenverJhawk!
You win by one point over bgrip12, 25-24. Here’s a picture of Denver receiving his prize from a local blond:
Everyone thought it was strange that Denver would wear his old high school cap and gown to the presentation, but he was enjoying himself so much that no one really wanted to spoil his fun.
"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Mar 13, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Oh my gosh...so many people to thank, I'm so nervous...not sure where to start....
I wasn’t expecting this at all, but I did prepare a speech….
First I’d like to thank god for making this possible…without him none of this happens.
I’d also like to thank Doc Sadler for finally pulling his teams collective heads out of their asses for at least one game.
Clearly the Hobbit from Oklahoma State deserves an apology and thanks at the same time as he and the rest of the Cowboys were so good against the Sooners but then tanked it for me against the Wildcats.
While I’m disappointed in Rick Barnes and his decision to yet again fail against Baylor, I think he actually had my best interests at heart and realized the Bears would actually put up a fight and potentially tire out the wildcats where his own team would be far to busy polishing their shoes for the NBA draft.
I’d like to thank Mark Turgeon for coming up short against his alma mater once more, but this time trying to start multiple fights with the Kansas players. An impressive ploy by Coach Self and Turgeon to get the Jayhawks fired up.
A BIG thank you for Kansas State for losing their 34th game against the Jayhawks since the inception of the league. I know they were already making comparisons to the ‘03 football victory over OU in Manhattan before things even tipped on Saturday night, but fortunately Frank Martin and the Wildcats didn’t feel like winning an important game just yet.
LAST but certainly not least I need to thank Sherron Collins for giving me the tie breaker which I wouldn’t need but had in my back pocket should things have gone south somewhere along the way.
For me this was about being GREAT, in the words of Ricky Henderson, TODAY I AM THE GREATEST…you all are just good. It’s hard to stay humble after such a historic victory, but with March Madness around the corner I will refocus my attention on owning the field in that area.
I gladly accept this $1000 check from myself…to myself and with the knowledge that no money has exchanged hands and Rock Chalk Talk can remain solvent.
Special thanks to KG for the contest…and Matthew Abernethy for standing in for me in the photo. Rock Chalk.
53 Conference Championships!! and now 6 IN A ROW!!! Holy Hell...Good Luck with That!!
by Owen on Mar 14, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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