First 2009 March Madness thread

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

I didnt think so. Who was it that said that, Kellogg? Whoever it was, his sleepers were all #6's or better?

Mr. Chalk, Greg Anthony

[ateamstupid]

I got 64 out of 65 right. Wisconsin getting in instead of San Diego State was the one I missed.

Not too bad.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I got 64 out of 65 right. Wisconsin getting in instead of San Diego State was the one I missed.

Not too bad.

There is always next year

[philcski]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I got 64 out of 65 right. Wisconsin getting in instead of San Diego State was the one I missed.

Not too bad.

I did too. Had Creighton over Ariz, thinking road performance actually meant something in a tournament where EVERY GAME is on the road. But I guess 2-9 is ok these days, not to mention losing 5 of 6 down the stretch.

FWIW I do think Arizona could be a good team but they have underperformed since the new year

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by philcski

thinking road performance actually meant something in a tournament where EVERY GAME is on the road.

well, Villanova is playing their first two games in Philly. I guess they do have to travel from campus to the arena.

Now for the question for all the High IQ basketball freaks:
(without looking at their tournament seeding and position)

WHAT TEAM BENIFITTED MOST FROM LOSING THEIR RESPECTIVE
CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AND WHY? (does not matter in what round)

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Now for the question for all the High IQ basketball freaks:
(without looking at their tournament seeding and position)

WHAT TEAM BENIFITTED MOST FROM LOSING THEIR RESPECTIVE
CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AND WHY? (does not matter in what round)

Carolina. It put them in a ton weaker bracket than being where Louisville is as the overall #1. They've got free squares until they have to play Oklahoma.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by jwkniska

Carolina. It put them in a ton weaker bracket than being where Louisville is as the overall #1. They've got free squares until they have to play Oklahoma.

Gonzaga is far from a free square.

Originally Posted by jwkniska

Carolina. It put them in a ton weaker bracket than being where Louisville is as the overall #1. They've got free squares until they have to play Oklahoma.

Actually I wanted it just from a determination/
attitude point of view. These are kids. They
can be very determined, or they can be
supremely confident (too much so in some cases).

In fact it is fairly incredible what some of these
coaches go through with their salary, being rehired etc...
which many times rests on the backs of very young
immature kids.(Bob Huggins and Larry E. of course party with them)
Or did Bob get drunk with old guys, cant remember...


Check that. I think one team has a 26 year old playing.
But for the most part, it holds.

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I got 64 out of 65 right. Wisconsin getting in instead of San Diego State was the one I missed.

Not too bad.

we all expect perfection from you guys...better luck next year!!

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I got 64 out of 65 right. Wisconsin getting in instead of San Diego State was the one I missed.

Not too bad.

Scuds will have something to say about this.