Jadaki
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 7:22 AM
Looking forward to the big conference tournaments this week and seeing whose
bubbles are bursting.
Big East and ACC tournaments should be really good, I'm watching Wake Forest and Marquette closely because they have final four talent but I'm not sure if they can get there now for different reasons. These tournaments should be good indicators of how they will preform under pressure. I'm also hoping for a Kansas/Oklahoma matchup in the Big-12.
I think Michigan can lock up a tournament spot with a win over Iowa in the opening round of the Big-10 tournament.
QUOTE
Michigan [19-12 (9-9), RPI: 42, SOS: 10] The Wolverines probably went a long way in wrapping up an NCAA at-large bid by beating Minnesota on the road on Saturday. They might still need a victory in the Big Ten tournament -- another loss to Iowa is not advisable -- but the Wolverines seem to be in OK shape because of their high-end victories and strength of schedule (No. 10 nationally). Michigan beat six RPI top-50 foes, including impressive nonconference victories over Duke (home) and UCLA (neutral court). It also beat Illinois (home), Purdue (home) and Minnesota (home and road). Along with sweeping the Gophers, the Wolverines split games with Penn State, but were swept by both Wisconsin and Ohio State. Michigan won four of its last six games and went 6-9 against RPI top-50 foes and 10-11 against the top 100. The road win at Minnesota was important because Michigan lost eight of its first 10 games played away from Ann Arbor.
keith crime
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 7:34 AM
I predict that I won't be able to remember this year's winner six months from now
If it wasn't for office pools would anyone really care anymore?
SuitedAces21
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 8:27 AM
its one of those years where you have no idea whose gonna make the final four let alone win this thing. should be exciting.
Jadaki
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 9:36 AM
QUOTE (keith crime @ Monday, March 9th, 2009, 10:34 AM)
I predict that I won't be able to remember this year's winner six months from now
You already forgot about Kansas and Mario's 3 pointer last year.
I'm pretty sure March Madness is my favorite sporting event of the year even without office pools. Now just imagine if they did it in football.
CaneBrain
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 10:18 AM
i think this year is a good year to argue for contraction of the 64 teams. I am not being serious, really. But the bubble teams mostly suck.
Jadaki
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 10:45 AM
QUOTE (CaneBrain @ Monday, March 9th, 2009, 1:18 PM)
i think this year is a good year to argue for contraction of the 64 teams. I am not being serious, really. But the bubble teams mostly suck.
If anything this is a year where it's more wide open than ever. There is no one completely dominate team, they all have flaws and a team like George Mason could easily make the final four again.
jdrury12
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 10:58 AM
QUOTE (SuitedAces21 @ Monday, March 9th, 2009, 11:27 AM)
its one of those years where you have no idea whose gonna make the final four let alone win this thing. should be exciting.
Agree. This is what the tournament should be like, no dominating team or two, you can make good arguments for more than five teams winning it all.
Jadaki
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 11:21 AM
QUOTE (jdrury12 @ Monday, March 9th, 2009, 1:58 PM)
Agree. This is what the tournament should be like, no dominating team or two, you can make good arguments for more than five teams winning it all.
I think you can go as deep as 10-12 and thats not including a team that ends up with a 6 seed that just gets hot at the right time.
Obviously the favorites are teams like UNC, Uconn, Pitt, Louisville, Memphis, Wake, Oklahoma... but they have all proven to be beatable.
GeneralGeeWhiz
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 1:16 PM
One time Cal!
I_fold08
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009, 1:12 PM
hoosiers FTW
r0llin_game
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009, 6:31 PM
My 65 TeamsFun little project I've been working on since I had my cold. Finally healthy for the most part!
Did this last year, but everything was all on paper. I got 60 or 61 of 65 if I remember correctly, but I couldn't update anything on Sunday before the selection. Plus I was life tilted when IU got an 8 seed. This is being updated daily.
Jadaki
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 6:51 AM
Big game today for Michigan. Beat Iowa and I think were a lock to get in after a 10 year hiatus. Would be great stepping stone for the program.
CaneBrain
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 8:52 AM
QUOTE (Jadaki @ Monday, March 9th, 2009, 11:45 AM)
If anything this is a year where it's more wide open than ever. There is no one completely dominate team, they all have flaws and a team like George Mason could easily make the final four again.
yes its very wide open at the top and really crap in the middle. thats all I am saying.
I also think its crazy that UNC has been so disappointing. As a UNC fan can you shed any light? I thought they were going to be dominant this year.....on paper they should be thumping people night in night out.
SuitedAces21
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 8:53 AM
QUOTE (CaneBrain @ Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 12:52 PM)
I also think its crazy that UNC has been so disappointing.
umm, they won the acc and are ranked number 1 right now.
CaneBrain
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 9:07 AM
QUOTE (SuitedAces21 @ Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 9:53 AM)
umm, they won the acc and are ranked number 1 right now.
I didnt think they would lose more than one game. I thought they would sweep the ACC and be the clear overall #1 seed. The fact is that UNC needs to win the ACC tournament to be the #1 overall seed otherwise it will probably go to Pitt or UConn.
Its obviously a great season......but I wont lie I thought they would be an all time team and they arent so far. its all relative. I realize if they go on to win the tournament that no one will care that they lost a few games and had some struggles. But I think a lot of people figured they would never struggle this year.
r0llin_game
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 9:15 AM
QUOTE (CaneBrain @ Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 1:07 PM)
I didnt think they would lose more than one game. I thought they would sweep the ACC and be the clear overall #1 seed. The fact is that UNC needs to win the ACC tournament to be the #1 overall seed otherwise it will probably go to Pitt or UConn.
Its obviously a great season......but I wont lie I thought they would be an all time team and they arent so far. its all relative. I realize if they go on to win the tournament that no one will care that they lost a few games and had some struggles. But I think a lot of people figured they would never struggle this year.
UNC is a #1 regardless. The only #1 spot up for grabs is between OU/Memphis/Louisville.
You going to the 1st/2nd rnd games down here?
Jadaki
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 9:43 AM
QUOTE (CaneBrain @ Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 12:07 PM)
I didnt think they would lose more than one game. I thought they would sweep the ACC and be the clear overall #1 seed. The fact is that UNC needs to win the ACC tournament to be the #1 overall seed otherwise it will probably go to Pitt or UConn.
Its obviously a great season......but I wont lie I thought they would be an all time team and they arent so far. its all relative. I realize if they go on to win the tournament that no one will care that they lost a few games and had some struggles. But I think a lot of people figured they would never struggle this year.
Ginyard going out with an injury really hurt them in the few ACC games they lost. A few games where you ave seen someone with NBA level talent going off on them like the guard from Miami he would be the guy that gets put on them to lock them down late in the game. Not having that defensive stopper has hurt them against the top level talent.
CaneBrain
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 10:19 AM
QUOTE (r0llin_game @ Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 10:15 AM)
UNC is a #1 regardless. The only #1 spot up for grabs is between OU/Memphis/Louisville.
You going to the 1st/2nd rnd games down here?
2nd round games potentially. I will be in Vegas/Phoenix during the 1st round.
Jadaki
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 12:26 PM
Iowa 45
Michigan 73
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
rocketpoker828
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 9:06 PM
LOL @ 6 OTs in the 'Cuse/UConn game.
Jadaki
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:09 AM
QUOTE (rocketpoker828 @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 12:06 AM)
LOL @ 6 OTs in the 'Cuse/UConn game.
That was a kick ass game. Uconn blew so many chances to win it.
Jadaki
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:12 AM
No team that has ever lost its first conference tournament game has gone on to win the national title.
Better be careful with Pitt, Uconn, Kansas and Oklahoma this year.
GeneralGeeWhiz
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 7:33 AM
QUOTE (Jadaki @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 6:12 AM)
No team that has ever lost its first conference tournament game has gone on to win the national title.
Better be careful with Pitt, Uconn, Kansas and Oklahoma this year.
I think UNC will win.
Derswick
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 8:15 AM
QUOTE (Jadaki @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:09 AM)
That was a kick ass game. Uconn blew so many chances to win it.
Great game. Couldn't turn it off.
SuitedAces21
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 9:38 AM
QUOTE (Derswick @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 11:15 AM)
Great game. Couldn't turn it off.
i know. i needed to get to sleep but i had to know who won.
Jadaki
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 10:07 AM
Squeaked out a close one against VT without Lawson
Derswick
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 11:00 AM
Anyone interested I set up a group on Yahoo! Group is FCP and its a public group. Come see how your bracket does!
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1
rocketpoker828
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 12:59 PM
weee, no sweat now, tOSU is in.
I_fold08
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 6:47 PM
QUOTE (Jadaki @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 9:12 AM)
No team that has ever lost its first conference tournament game has gone on to win the national title.
Better be careful with Pitt, Uconn, Kansas and Oklahoma this year.
LOL at worthless stats
r0llin_game
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 11:38 PM
March 13th BracketGo to the seedings page. 1st set was from the 11th, underneath as of the 13th.
Derswick
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 7:09 AM
well is Syracuse still a 4 or have they moved up? Michigan St a number 1? can't wait too see.
GeneralGeeWhiz
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 7:40 AM
QUOTE (Derswick @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 8:09 AM)
well is Syracuse still a 4 or have they moved up? Michigan St a number 1? can't wait too see.
Memphis, UNC, Louisville, and i cant think of a 4th right now.
Ganseynogle
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 8:35 AM
QUOTE (GeneralGeeWhiz @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 10:40 AM)
Memphis, UNC, Louisville, and i cant think of a 4th right now.
pittsburgh?
Sam Donaldson
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 11:43 AM
Memphis for the win.
Freddec
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 1:58 PM
Went to the entire ACC tourny here in Atlanta
* UNC will not get to FF without a healthy Lawson
* I hate Duke
* Toney Douglas is a str8 baller
* I hate Duke
* Wake Forest was very disappointing to watch, looked like they just didn't give a damn
* I hate Duke
* Basketball in domes is horrible, this tourny should stay in Greensboro or Charlotte
Poppy_Hillis
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:09 PM
QUOTE (Freddec @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 1:58 PM)
* Basketball in domes is horrible, this tourny should stay in Greensboro or Charlotte
On TV basketball in domes is sweet.
SuitedAces21
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:20 PM
oh man, i hate Kansas' draw. West Virginia in the second round, color me scared.
Poppy_Hillis
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:24 PM
QUOTE (SuitedAces21 @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:20 PM)
oh man, i hate Kansas' draw. West Virginia in the second round, color me scared.
I wouldn't worry about it. 2028 their number will get called again.
SuitedAces21
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:29 PM
QUOTE (Poppy_Hillis @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 6:24 PM)
I wouldn't worry about it. 2028 their number will get called again.
i beg to differ, sir.
Poppy_Hillis
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:32 PM
QUOTE (SuitedAces21 @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:29 PM)
i beg to differ, sir.
It'll be more than 20 years this time?
God I hope St. Mary's gets in, and plays in KC, I'll have to go then.
Poppy_Hillis
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:41 PM
QUOTE (Poppy_Hillis @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:32 PM)
God I hope St. Mary's gets in, and plays in KC, I'll have to go then.
Bullshit. Gonzaga's a 4, but St Mary's doesn't get in. Was the committe aware that Mills got hurt, and that's the only reason they lost games?
wsox8
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:43 PM
Illinois: worst 5 seed ever
jdrury12
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:46 PM
Happy the Tigers got a three seed, sad to see them have to play Memphis is they get by Marquette(far from a given)
rocketpoker828
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 2:47 PM
South is by far the toughest region. weeee @ OSU playing in Dayton, might have to go....
Derswick
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:26 PM
I'm a little lonely in the FCP bracket challenge on Yahoo!
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1?tid=409464
3A
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:35 PM
Whats ID and password?
On ESPN one also started group called FCP and password daniel
Poppy_Hillis
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 3:59 PM
Since St Mary's didn't get in, I'm boycotting the tournament this year. Not going to watch one game.
Someone please tell me how they don't get in:
18-1, #18 in the country when their PG and best player gets hurt in a game they're winning @4-seed Gonzaga. They go 6-3 w/o him including a win against tournament team Utah State, and a 2-pt loss to 4-seed Gonzaga. They lost to Gonzaga in the conf final with their best player in his 2nd game back coming off the bench. So I guess they don't want arguably the most exciting player in the country playing in the tournament either. I get it. Makes sense.
TRB05
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 4:11 PM
QUOTE (jdrury12 @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 5:46 PM)
Happy the Tigers got a three seed, sad to see them have to play Memphis is they get by Marquette(far from a given)
Much like Suited doesn't like KU's 2nd round matchup against WVU, I don't like MU's 2nd rounder against Marquette. Weren't they ranked #1 at some point this year? I think it was before they really got into their schedule but you can color me scared as well. I don't think anyone wants any part of the Big East teams this year.
I was really hoping they'd get to play in KC also, but I guess OU sucking for the last couple of weeks wasn't considered.
jdrury12
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 4:40 PM
SuitedAces21
Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 4:43 PM
QUOTE (TRB05 @ Sunday, March 15th, 2009, 7:11 PM)
Much like Suited doesn't like KU's 2nd round matchup against WVU, I don't like MU's 2nd rounder against Marquette.
i dont know, i like MU's chances against Marquette becuase they're starting point guard and team leader is out injured and they're not playing nearly as well as they were.
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