March Madness

[GoMuskies]

Finish them Bonnies!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

That block call was AWFUL, def a charge. Could be a big turning point in what was a 7 point game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow another one. Terrible.

[GoMuskies]

Brutal call

[D-West & PO-Z]

Big shot there. C'mon Bonnies.

How long has Schmidt been there now? Seems like a while.

[GoMuskies]

10 years at least. It's a pretty good job. At least it was when Jim Baron was there. Guess that's been a while! Lol

[GoMuskies]

Holliday deserved that one. Make up call there, though.

But Holliday complaining was rich.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Holliday finally called for the chicken wing.

[GoMuskies]

Jesus, that Holliday guy...

[bobbiemcgee]

Go Welders.

[XUFan09]

Last night, the refs taught me that as a defender, it's your fault if your face gets in the way of the opposing player's hand.

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[chico]

To paraphrase Bob Knight, I was worried until I remembered that Steve Alford was coaching UCLA.

[murray87]

Surprisingly, a well-done article by Yahoo sports:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/st-bonaventure-coach-dedicates-emotional-long-awaited-ncaa-tournament-win-bob-lanie-045253791.html

[joe titan]

Big shot there. C'mon Bonnies.

How long has Schmidt been there now? Seems like a while.

When Skip left for Wake Schmidty took head coach job at Robert Morris (2001-02) & moved on to SBU 2007-08 taking over when Jim Barron went to URI. Jeff Massey had been on staff. Mark was very disappointed he did not receive consideration from XU when Sean was hired & to certain extent when Chris was hired. He & Chris are freinds. Mark secretly covets the job at BC.

[GoMuskies]

There was at least one guy between Baron and Schmidt at SBU. The guy who got them nicknamed Olean Welding.

[joe titan]

That would be Jan Van Breda Koff

[X-band '01]

Anthony Solomon had to clean up the mess after Van Breda Kolff; once he was fired, that opened the door for Schmidt to take the St. Bona job.

[Muskeagle]

Man, I really couldn't imagine a scenario where I'd be rooting for Syracuse. Never have really liked them...hate how often they've made it in the last few years when they probably shouldn't have. Watching this game with Arizona State...GO ORANGE!!!

[xu82]

Hell no!

[X-band '01]

This is threatening the Dayton-DePaul game for most unwatchable NCAA Tournament game. I'm getting sleepy and might not make it to the end of this game.

[BandAid]

Nope. Cheering for ASU. Wish they would've shot like this when we played them.

[KabeX]

I cannot, ever and I mean never, ever root for Syracuse.

Now then - that had to be one of the most painful play-in games to watch. Neither team is good. And I'm not gonna whine about how we lost to them - they were on fire that night. But again, neither team is very good.

[BandAid]

Russell for URI has been fun to watch on defense. He's another guy I'm surprised hasn't gotten punched at some point. Persistent, quick, and pesky.

I sure hope URI sends the Trae Young show home.

[muskiefan82]

Russell for URI has been fun to watch on defense. He's another guy I'm surprised hasn't gotten punched at some point. Persistent, quick, and pesky.

I sure hope URI sends the Trae Young show home.

URINation!!!!

[UCGRAD4X]

URINation!!!!

I find that the older I get, being a fan becomes more complicated. Make no mistake, I am a big fan, in general, but between not being able to get to the game on time and forgetting how to proceed once you get to the game can be very disconcerting, frustrating and down-right bewildering!

A lot like being a fan of the basketball program at that school in Rhode Island.

[GoMuskies]

I'm all OU for this one. Liking the first half!

[chico]

UNC Greensboro looking good early, but the camera angle is giving me vertigo.

[BandAid]

UNC Greensboro looking good early, but the camera angle is giving me vertigo.

We were a 13 seed when we played Adam Morrison's Gonzaga, right? Hopefully Greensboro can do what we couldn't

[BandAid]

Some onions there by Russell for URInation. That guy is so fun to watch he should be playing for BYU

[bobbiemcgee]

Zags not impressive so far, sure don't look like last year's team.

[chico]

Too bad that the Benzinger kid for Wright St. is having a bad day. Was hoping he'd have a big game. Have to root for the local boys.

[GoMuskies]

Hopefully Penn continues to lead Kansas. I'm headed downtown for the second set of games tonight, but it sure would be fun to see some really sad KU fans on their way out!

[GoMuskies]

So Trae Young has apparently decided he's sick of his teammates holding him down.

[BandAid]

So Trae Young has apparently decided he's sick of his teammates holding him down.

Haha! No kidding. It's gonna be hero ball from here on out (for both sides methinks)

[94GRAD]

We were a 13 seed when we played Adam Morrison's Gonzaga, right? Hopefully Greensboro can do what we couldn't

14 seed

[XU 87]

Hopefully Penn continues to lead Kansas. I'm headed downtown for the second set of games tonight, but it sure would be fun to see some really sad KU fans on their way out!

Go Quakers!

[GoMuskies]

Rhody it is. Bummer.

[BMoreX]

UNC Greensboro making a comeback on Gonzaga

[BandAid]

Gonzaga has the refs on their side

[BMoreX]

Gonzaga is going to play like shit for 39 minutes and win this one.

[BMoreX]

Unbelievable that they're going to come away with this one.

[chico]

Zags had a little help with that one.

[mistabeecee41]

Unbelievable that they're going to come away with this one.

yup. and with the way things work, they'll probably eek out another victory in the next round while shooting poorly and then hit 14 3's against us.

[BandAid]

That was frustrating. Greensboro scrapped their way into a lead and then absolutely nothing went their way.

[X-band '01]

Penn not completely going away, either. I thought they had their fun after Kansas had a 17-point swing to end the 1st half.

[smileyy]

That was frustrating. Greensboro scrapped their way into a lead and then absolutely nothing went their way.

They lost it with that forced shot that hit the side of the backboard. And the attempt at the alley-oop dunk.

[BandAid]

They lost it with that forced shot that hit the side of the backboard. And the attempt at the alley-oop dunk.

Those plays were certainly bad, but Gonzaga rattles home a three while Greenboro's was about an inch long. Not to mention Kuiper's toenail being on the line for the one three, and a turnover that I'm 95% sure was out on Gonzaga but happened before it was reviewable. Many missed opportunities. If one breaks the other way...

[BandAid]

If Kansas plays like this, Seton Hall can definitely take them down.

[OTRMUSKIE]

First round games are so hard to judge how a team will play the rest of the way. Really wanted to see Gonzaga lose because I doubt they shoot this bad rest of tournament. With that said, I just don’t see many teams in our bracket that really scare me. There is no reason X can’t be in the title game against Nova. Be a great way to finally get that Monkey off our backs. Kansas is done next round and honestly I think Gonzaga is too. UC will lose tomorrow as well.

[xu82]

First round games are so hard to judge how a team will play the rest of the way. Really wanted to see Gonzaga lose because I doubt they shoot this bad rest of tournament. With that said, I just don’t see many teams in our bracket that really scare me. There is no reason X can’t be in the title game against Nova. Be a great way to finally get that Monkey off our backs. Kansas is done next round and honestly I think Gonzaga is too. UC will lose tomorrow as well.

I love your confidence! I wish I shared it, but as a Bills fan I tend to expect the worst... then I pray for a pleasant surprise!

[BandAid]

How about them Ramblers?

[X-band '01]

Congrats to MOR and his family for Loyola's win!

[smileyy]

And that's why you hit the front-end of your 1-1s.

[GIMMFD]

Seton Hall takes care of business with NC State, that Freeman guy for NC State is an absolute gamer though, monster performance. Keep winning Big East brethren.

[xavierj]

Seton Hall takes care of business with NC State, that Freeman guy for NC State is an absolute gamer though, monster performance. Keep winning Big East brethren.

I think he almost care to Xavier when he left Baylor.

[American X]

What Villanova is doing to Radford is illegal in whatever state Radford is from.

[xu koop scoop]

Watched most of this game. The North Carolina team had every chance to pull this out. I realize the Zags could put the peddle to the metal next game and they better do it or Ohio St will take them down. The Zags stomped us last year to get to the Final 4, but Ohio St knocked us out in the 2nd round back in the day when we managed to blow a 9 or 10 pt lead in the final 3 minutes. If Justin Cage makes his 2nd FT with about 8 seconds left, no way Ohio St wins that game. Either of these teams would be a good revenge game, but I sure like the all Ohio matchup. Comments on Zags strengths, weaknesses appreciated. Same for the Buckeyes.

[BandAid]

This statement doesn't have much to do with anything, but I absolutely hate listening to Len Elmore.

[D-West & PO-Z]

This statement doesn't have much to do with anything, but I absolutely hate listening to Len Elmore.

He's. The. Worst.

[chico]

Had no idea Jimmy Chitwood played for Florida.

[xavierj]

Arizona just lacks toughness. A lot of talent but they leave a lot to be desired.

[AviatorX]

Arizona just lacks toughness. A lot of talent but they leave a lot to be desired.

Hot take here, but I honestly wonder if they'd be better without Trier. At least the bigs would get more touches by default. Ayton is obviously incredible and Ristic is very very good. They really need to pound it inside.

[xavierj]

Someone needs to get Mark Schmidt a better tailor.

[Masterofreality]

How about them Ramblers?


Congrats to MOR and his family for Loyola's win!

YEAH!!!!!!

How 'Bout them Hobos, errrrrr, Wolves, errrr those Rogers Park Ruffians?
Honestly, I screamed when that kid made that three. It meant so much to my Loyola Grad daughter and her family. They've tolerated, but cheered for, Xavier's success and they wondered when they might get to taste some March Madness Sweetness. Today they got it, and I don't think they're done yet.

While some of us that follow Xavier might take our success for granted, my also following Loyola keeps it in focus for me- about how you never take lightly making the Tournament and advancing with a run. It's all special.

[Masterofreality]

Come on buffalo bulls!!!!!

[BandAid]

How restless will the locals be with Miller if they lose this?

[coasterville95]

Does Sean need to calll motorist assist on that Lexus?

[letskeepitreal]

Unbelievable Arizona meltdown. One of the most talented teams with multiple NBA players who inexplicably can’t get it done. I thought Miller saved his job but may still lose it.

[Masterofreality]

A Boatracing in Boise.

[smileyy]

OMG Miller's going to have to buy some new recruits.

[Masterofreality]

OMG Miller's going to have to buy some new recruits.

Miller may not survive all this ish...and losing too?

The PAC 12 has proven itself to be total trash.

[X Factor]

I find it amusing. Sean wandering in the desert like Moses, searching for the promised land.

[BandAid]

Buffalo putting in the walk-ons

[waggy]

Holy moly, I had Zona in the championship game in my bracket.

[KabeX]

I find it amusing. Sean wandering in the desert like Moses, searching for the promised land.

He left the Promised land 9 years ago in a Buick disguised as a Lexus.

[KabeX]

Wildcats get BULLED!

[letskeepitreal]

Beatdown in Boise!

[letskeepitreal]

Miller to Pitt?

[Blue Blooded-05]

I have an early morning meeting tomorrow but decided to pop a bag a popcorn and head over to the UA board...

[KabeX]

Miller to Pitt?

No way. Miller has other issues.

[X Factor]

I have an early morning meeting tomorrow but decided to pop a bag a popcorn and head over to the UA board...

Give us a report.

[BandAid]

And the Pac-12 is out of the tournament

[chico]

Miller must have the Lexus Huggins puked all over.

[coasterville95]

It took Moses 40 years to (not quite) make it to the promised land. However, if Sean survives this. Who is going to be on the floor next year. 5 football players ala the Andy Kennedy year at UC.

His seat has to be getting thermonuclear hot.

[GIMMFD]

That wasn't even a upset, that was a straight up beat down on Arizona. Good God, that was just sad and ridiculous to watch. I'm really hoping our boys stay focused tomorrow, all these nerves aren't good for the soul.

[coasterville95]

Give us a report.

I was headed to bed. Any Arizona boards particularly interesting right about now?

[GIMMFD]

I was headed to bed. Any Arizona boards particularly interesting right about now?

http://beardownwildcats.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=59&start=7850

Seems they love Sean Miller these days.

[American X]

Holy moly, I had Zona in the championship game in my bracket.

For my office pool, I used a 'scientific' method which resulted in Duke over Arizona in the final. After a reflection session, I felt disgusted, pulled my bracket from the pile, shredded and replaced it. Glad I did so.

[GIMMFD]

For my office pool, I used a 'scientific' method which resulted in Duke over Arizona in the final. After a reflection session, I felt disgusted, pulled my bracket from the pile, shredded and replaced it. Glad I did so.

Great minds think alike, our bracket was the exact same, except I had faith in Arizona actually not being a piece of shit this year. Oh well, line it up and knock it down for X. Only thing I give a damn about now. Please Sports Gods be kind.

[MarvAlbert]

I found this upset to be incredibly gratifying, as one of the "proud partners" of this tourney is Buick.

[xudash]

I found this upset to be incredibly gratifying, as one of the "proud partners" of this tourney is Buick.

Ha! Great point.

[GoMuskies]

I almost fell asleep at Michigan/Montana. That was about the worst game I've ever seen.

[bobbiemcgee]

Conference of Champions huh.

[Blue Blooded-05]

Conference of Champions huh.

State of New York - 3
Pac12 - 0

St. Bonaventure > UCLA
Syracuse > Arizona St
Buffalo > Arizona

[murray87]

State of New York - 3
Pac12 - 0

St. Bonaventure > UCLA
Syracuse > Arizona St
Buffalo > Arizona

Can the media now stop referring to the PAC12 being a "power 5" conference? At least not in basketball.

[xubrew]

Can the media now stop referring to the PAC12 being a "power 5" conference? At least not in basketball.

Probably not.

It's not so much how good the conference is. It's the power those leagues have within the NCAA governance to basically be able to do whatever they want in several areas whether the other 27 conferences like it or not. To me that's where the term "POWER" 5 really means.

[chico]

State of New York - 3
Pac12 - 0

St. Bonaventure > UCLA
Syracuse > Arizona St
Buffalo > Arizona

Stupid East coast bias.

[XUFan09]

Can the media now stop referring to the PAC12 being a "power 5" conference? At least not in basketball.I think the Pac12 is the weakest power conference, but it's kinda silly to judge them by a historically weak year and act like they're in the same category as the AAC and the A10.

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[Lloyd Braun]

It’s difficult to look at the AAC with an unbiased POV. I still can’t do it yet. Maybe after this weekend I can....

[GoMuskies]

The AAC is distancing itself pretty nicely from the A-10. The A-10 is sinking to mid-major status for sure. I don't think that is true of the AAC.

[Masterofreality]

The AAC is distancing itself pretty nicely from the A-10. The A-10 is sinking to mid-major status for sure. I don't think that is true of the AAC.

Welp, they both got 3 bids. About the same. I can't even say that the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC has better coaches, except maybe Sampson, but even that is questionable. Oh, that's right. YTG was named Coach of the Year by Mike DeCoursey, that no one puts any stock in.

The Lexus drove off the road into Grand Canyon. It may never recover. They have basically no roster coming back and with the scandals, recruiting is in the tank. I will go as far as predict that The Raccoon returns to Pitt as a coach, after he wins a big suit against ESPN. That move 9 years ago didn't go as planned.

[GoMuskies]

Welp, they both got 3 bids. About the same.

Yes, but one league's seeds were 2, 4 and 6 (who do we appreciate?). Not too close to the same as the A-10.

[Masterofreality]

Yes, but one league's seeds were 2, 4 and 6 (who do we appreciate?). Not too close to the same as the A-10.

Not disagreeing, really. The A10 is dying quickly.

[BandAid]

This Providence/A&M game is a real barn-burner

[muskiefan82]

I still find it odd how I root for all the Big East teams. Even Butler. I hate Butler, but I still root for them in the dance. I can't imagine ever rooting for Dayton when X was in the A-10. Ever. I love this conference. Maybe it's the commitment of the schools to achievement rather than existence. Don't know. All I know is I want Providence to beat Texas A&M. Go PC!

[xavierj]

I still find it odd how I root for all the Big East teams. Even Butler. I hate Butler, but I still root for them in the dance. I can't imagine ever rooting for Dayton when X was in the A-10. Ever. I love this conference. Maybe it's the commitment of the schools to achievement rather than existence. Don't know. All I know is I want Providence to beat Texas A&M. Go PC!

I feel the same. I think it is because in the A-10 you had to be the best every year to get respect. In the Big East it seems that most of the teams are respected due to the strength of the league.

[smileyy]

I rooted for the A-10, even Dayton. But that's just me. Definitely rooting for all the Big East teams, at least until they face X again.

[GIMMFD]

I still find it odd how I root for all the Big East teams. Even Butler. I hate Butler, but I still root for them in the dance. I can't imagine ever rooting for Dayton when X was in the A-10. Ever. I love this conference. Maybe it's the commitment of the schools to achievement rather than existence. Don't know. All I know is I want Providence to beat Texas A&M. Go PC!

I root for them because I like seeing our revenue increase with each step they do well, and the profile of our league (which is very good yet always underrated) to keep improving. I'm pulling for Butler even if I hate them, and obviously I have zero qualms with Providence, and hope they beat A&M. A good showing for the Big East is good for the brand.

[sirthought]

PC seems to be a little off focus on defense, which is getting in their head and effecting offense.

[GoMuskies]

Wichita State looks awful against Marshall. Could be an upset brewing there.

[BandAid]

I've realized I find Raftery annoying in regular season games, but I really enjoy listening to him for tourney games.

[JTG]

I still find it odd how I root for all the Big East teams. Even Butler. I hate Butler, but I still root for them in the dance. I can't imagine ever rooting for Dayton when X was in the A-10. Ever. I love this conference. Maybe it's the commitment of the schools to achievement rather than existence. Don't know. All I know is I want Providence to beat Texas A&M. Go PC!

You might be the only one. All the Butler fans I know absolutely hate X .

[BandAid]

You might be the only one. All the Butler fans I know absolutely hate X .

That's your first problem - you're interacting with Butler fans.

[sirthought]

don't we get money with more big east wins?

[GoMuskies]

Looking bleak for the Friars

[American X]

I still find it odd how I root for all the Big East teams. Even Butler. I hate Butler, but I still root for them in the dance. I can't imagine ever rooting for Dayton when X was in the A-10. Ever. I love this conference. Maybe it's the commitment of the schools to achievement rather than existence. Don't know. All I know is I want Providence to beat Texas A&M. Go PC!

You want to win fights with your brothers, but you want your brothers to win fights with others.

[X-band '01]

don't we get money with more big east wins?

Yep. Thankfully this is also the last year A-10 teams are making money off of Xavier units left over in the A-10.

[BMoreX]

I root for all Big East teams to do well through the Sweet 16. I stop rooting for Butler at that point.

[BandAid]

I was really happy to see Seton Hall win last night. Hoping to see some of the other middle-of-the-pack Big East teams pull out some wins too. It's one thing to have a team win the National Championship (Villanova) or another into the second weekend. But I want the Big East to run the tournament. I want the Big East to be the basketball conference.

EDIT: "Middle-of-the-pack" isn't intended to be pejorative in any way shape or form - just teams that haven't recently had major tournament success. Creighton, Seton Hall, Providence (and Providence already crapped the bed)

[muskiefan82]

I root for all Big East teams to do well through the Sweet 16. I stop rooting for Butler at that point.

This is an interesting point. I can see myself wanting Butler to not make it past a certain point until Xavier makes it to a Final Four at least. I can support this line of thought.

[BMoreX]

Marshall!

[Xville]

Good thing I resisted the urge to take Wichita far...i know hindsight is 20/20 but maybe they were a bit overseeded?

[paulxu]

I should never listen to Go. I've often thought Wichita St was like VCU...captured magic for one year and everyone goes gaga.

I had them for one more game, losing to Nova. Bracket is really starting to smell.

ps. yes, I know they had one S16 after their magic run.

[GIMMFD]

Marshall!

WE ARE!! Had that one in my bracket, just love the hometown boys too much not to. If WVU can win, that's gonna be an insanely fun match up between WVU and Marshall.

[paulxu]

So Butler is trying to avenge Providence's exit. Starts off on 22-2 run.
Let's them catch up, but leads at the half.

[Masterofreality]

Providence is now the team that, although I love Ed Cooley, is guaranteed to piss me off every March.
Work their ass off in New York to make the Tournament then crap the bed in the Dance. I can’t forget how they lost to the Cryers in the First Round a few years ago, then lose again today.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHH!

[GIMMFD]

Providence is now the team that, although I love Ed Cooley, is guaranteed to piss me off every March.
Work their ass off in New York to make the Tournament then crap the bed in the Dance. I can’t forget how they lost to the Cryers in the First Round a few years ago, then lose again today.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHH!

At least Seton Hall finally got one yesterday. Too much talent to have not won a NCAA game with those guys.

[GoMuskies]

I should never listen to Go. I've often thought Wichita St was like VCU...captured magic for one year and everyone goes gaga.

I had them for one more game, losing to Nova. Bracket is really starting to smell.

ps. yes, I know they had one S16 after their magic run.

I mean, Wichita State won 6 NCAA Tournament games after their Final Four run, including wins over Indiana, Kansas and Arizona. And lost by one possession to Kentucky two of those years. They struggled all year this year, but they've been pretty legit since 2013. They're no VCU.

[Masterofreality]

I mean, Wichita State won 6 NCAA Tournament games after their Final Four run, including wins over Indiana, Kansas and Arizona. And lost by one possession to Kentucky two of those years. They struggled all year this year, but they've been pretty legit since 2013. They're no VCU.

As long as Marshall is there...

[GoMuskies]

As long as Marshall is there...

Of course. But he's been here 10 years. They sucked for years, Turgeon had one good year, then they sucked again for 5 years.

[GIMMFD]

Barring a Reggie Miller-esque comeback by Arkansas, looks like Butler has taken care of business, Baldwin and Martin looked really good in this one. They could possibly give Purdue some fits.

[BandAid]

Butler represented well

[KabeX]

Barring a Reggie Miller-esque comeback by Arkansas, looks like Butler has taken care of business, Baldwin and Martin looked really good in this one. They could possibly give Purdue some fits.

Purdue big man out w. fractured elbow as well.

[Porkopolis]

So proud of The Herd. I have literally waited my whole life for this. My father has waited 30 years longer! Hearing the emotion in his voice made for the best post game phone call I’ve ever had.

[GIMMFD]

So proud of The Herd. I have literally waited my whole life for this. My father has waited 30 years longer! Hearing the emotion in his voice made for the best post game phone call I’ve ever had.

Jon Elmore may never pay for a drink in Huntington again, that kid is a gamer. Love what D'Antoni has done at Marshall, and it's hilarious to see them berate Goodman for his tweet about Conference USA coaches being giddy about the hire!! So proud of see a team full of WV natives representing the state well along with WVU this year.


Purdue big man out w. fractured elbow as well.

I had Butler beating Purdue second round and this might help a bunch. Haas is a helluva player, and you can't teach 7'2 size. Interesting to see how it affects them going forward and their game planning.

[Masterofreality]

Creighton dumping in the bed again. Soft ass mothers.

[Muskie]

Creighton dumping in the bed again. Soft ass mothers.

They live and die by the 3.


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[BandAid]

They live and die by the 3.


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They do a lot more dying come tourney time.

[Lloyd Braun]

Virginia looks like shit....

[X-band '01]

Their style of play is more dangerous in a 1-16 game than it is with K-State in Round 2.

[GoMuskies]

Virginia looks like shit....

Tends to happen to them once the NCAA Tournament starts.

[bobbiemcgee]

Creighton dumping in the bed again. Soft ass mothers.

Very poorly prepared for a NCAAT game as usual. Mac ain't no Mack.

[GoMuskies]

Go UMBC!!!!!!!

[X-band '01]

UMBC is having a field day with this on Twitter. Their basketball AND bookstore accounts getting in on the fun.

[bobbiemcgee]

I want a Retriever Tee

[GIMMFD]

UMBC is having a field day with this on Twitter. Their basketball AND bookstore accounts getting in on the fun.

AIR BUD FOR PRESIDENT!! Would love to see UMBC ruin everybody's brackets. Glad we got our lull sorted out sooner than later and were able to turn on cruise control for a bit.

[Blue Blooded-05]

Gotta love the NCAA Tournament... 2 hours ago I had no idea what UMBC stood for. Now, I’m getting yelled at by my wife for cheering for them too loud

[X Factor]

I feel like Nantz, Rafferty, and Steve Smith are rooting for Virginia

[X Factor]

This is amazing!! UMBC pouring it on Virginia. UVA is 31-2!!

[KabeX]

Gotta love the NCAA Tournament... 2 hours ago I had no idea what UMBC stood for. Now, I’m getting yelled at by my wife for cheering for them too loud

My son has named them "Unimersity of Basketball Coolness". Not too cool in Charlottesville right now.

[GoMuskies]

This is fantastic. And I will have watched the last 24 minutes of this history.

[JTG]

Va making history, bad history,monumental bad history. That's why you need to score pts.

[bjf123]

Holy shit!!!!!!


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[BandAid]

Xavier is definitely the weakest 1 seed.

[X Factor]

Xavier is definitely the weakest 1 seed.

AHHHHHHH, hahahaha!

[smileyy]

Holy shit that just happened

[Muskie]

Many on this Board just witnessed history at the District Tap!!!!!!!!!


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[X Factor]

FSU pounding Missouri 42-20 at half.

[Blue Blooded-05]

Xavier is definitely the weakest 1 seed.

I might actually tune into ESPN to see their hilarious attempts to spin this one... “The ACC is the toughest conference in the nation and Virginia was beat down by tough competition all year...”

Didn’t one analyst at ESPN pick Texas Southern over Xavier?

[BandAid]

I might actually tune into ESPN to see their hilarious attempts to spin this one... “The ACC is the toughest conference in the nation and Virginia was beat down by tough competition all year...”

Didn’t one analyst at ESPN pick Texas Southern over Xavier?

I don't know about ESPN, but one did at SI

[GoMuskies]

At 20-13 I was getting little worried...

[bobbiemcgee]

Didn’t one analyst at ESPN pick Texas Southern over Xavier?

Maybe Kenny Smith. He loves X.

[bobbiemcgee]

Wonder if there's a unbroken bracket out there?

[KabeX]

Glad that X wasn't the one making history tonight. I like Tony Bennett but the fact that an ACC team has the dubious honor makes a good night all the better. Now please, TCU find a freakin way.

[X-band '01]

Just like that, UMBC has more ACC wins this year than Pitt.

[smileyy]

Sickest burn ever

[X-band '01]

Creighton dumping in the bed again. Soft ass mothers.


They live and die by the 3.


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Their style of play is more dangerous in a 1-16 game than it is with K-State in Round 2.

Creighton really, REALLY has to be kicking themselves now.

[muskiefan82]

Creighton really, REALLY has to be kicking themselves now.
They are trying, but they keep missing.

[X-band '01]

Sickest burn ever

We can now pass that torch to Muskiefan82. Public reps.

[GoMuskies]

Beat F$U!!!

[X-band '01]

Looks like that tip will be 8:40 PM EDT on Sunday night. Butler-Purdue and Syracuse-Michigan State will be the early games on CBS. Cincinnati-Nevada will be the first Nashville game to tip off 6:10 PM EDT.

[GoMuskies]

So it will be more like 9:10.

[GIMMFD]

Looks like that tip will be 8:40 PM EDT on Sunday night. Butler-Purdue and Syracuse-Michigan State will be the early games on CBS. Cincinnati-Nevada will be the first Nashville game to tip off 6:10 PM EDT.

Yup 8:40 PM tip on TNT for those at home. Hopefully the refs swallow their whistles more than the first two days.

[paulxu]

One thing we could learn from Nova.

Get ahead by 15...then step on their throats.

[Xville]

Looks like that tip will be 8:40 PM EDT on Sunday night. Butler-Purdue and Syracuse-Michigan State will be the early games on CBS. Cincinnati-Nevada will be the first Nashville game to tip off 6:10 PM EDT.

Ugh....im having ptsd flashbacks to two years ago. After watching that game in person got to drive back in the middle of the night because I had a mandatory work meeting the next morning. That night really fucking sucked for multiple reasons.

[xu82]

Nova is NOT pulling a UVA.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

They know how to stomp on an opponents will to play hard.


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[American X]

Just like that, UMBC has more ACC wins this year than Pitt.


Sickest burn ever


Creighton really, REALLY has to be kicking themselves now.


They are trying, but they keep missing.


We can now pass that torch to Muskiefan82. Public reps.


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Va making history, bad history,monumental bad history. That's why you need to score pts.

Exactly. I would rather be top 10 offense than top 10 defense. I would really love to be both but if I can only have one....

[BandAid]

All the games so far today have been incredibly boring. Hopefully the Rambler or Seton Hall can give us a good one. I'm not counting Buffalo out quite yet, but they can't stop Kentucky's offense.

[GIMMFD]

All the games so far today have been incredibly boring. Hopefully the Rambler or Seton Hall can give us a good one. I'm not counting Buffalo out quite yet, but they can't stop Kentucky's offense.

Yeah absolute blow outs, Bridges was unconscious the start of the second half and gave me PTSD from the Cintas performance. I'm hoping Buffalo can go on a run in the second half and make it interesting, it's still the closest game of the day so far. I'm hoping Ohio State pulls off a nice win over Gonzaga in a bit.

[GoMuskies]

I'll be in the building. Go Seton Hall!!!

[X-band '01]

Yeah absolute blow outs, Bridges was unconscious the start of the second half and gave me PTSD from the Cintas performance. I'm hoping Buffalo can go on a run in the second half and make it interesting, it's still the closest game of the day so far. I'm hoping Ohio State pulls off a nice win over Gonzaga in a bit.

PTSD would have been another Nova exit in Round 2. Thankfully for the Big East it didn't happen this year. They should breeze through the East region.

[BandAid]

Would you trade DePaul for Loyola in the Big East?

(Completely hypothetical of course)

[chico]

Ramble on, MOR! Wow what a game.

[Xville]

Geezus..so if Nevada beats uc...kentucky may have what I would assume be the easiest path to the final four ever by seed line.

[Blue Blooded-05]

UC on track to make their 2nd Final Four without beating anyone ranked better than 5

[bjf123]

UC certainly has an easy path now with TN going down. The only decent team that could get in their way is KY.


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[Xville]

Not a chance in hell that uc would beat kentucky. UK would beat them by 15-20 easy.

[X Factor]

Not a chance in hell that uc would beat kentucky. UK would beat them by 15-20 easy.

Doubt it. They can beat UK. Their path is opening up for them.

[chico]

UK is playing really well. UC would have a really tough time keeping up with them.

[Blue Blooded-05]

If this is Angel Delgado’s last game, he’s going out strong. 24 points & 20 rebounds with 4 minutes left. C’mon Hall!!

[Xville]

Doubt it. They can beat UK. Their path is opening up for them.

Not a chance. UC is extremely overseeded. I hate uk, but they are playing better than they have all year the past few weeks. It's never been a talent problem for them, it's been a buy in issue, and the light switch has finally turned on.

[BandAid]

Seton Hall showed well. Angel Delgado went out like a gangsta. Kansas just always managed to kept them an arm's length away.

[bjf123]

Maybe it’s just me, but it looks like the Gonzaga guys lead with their elbows a lot.


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[xudash]

Maybe it’s just me, but it looks like the Gonzaga guys lead with their elbows a lot.


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It's not just you.

[bjf123]

Looks like the refs have caught on and are finally starting to call it.


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[Grizzx12]

Seton Hall showed well. Angel Delgado went out like a gangsta. Kansas just always managed to kept them an arm's length away.

If I were a Hall fan I'd be a mess and pissed off. What a waste of a talented class from 4 years ago!!! Whitehead, Delgado, Rodriguez, and Carrington in three appearances get a single win in four years which was NC State the other day. I guess any win should be valued but damn, some good players to have almost nothing to show for it and I'd guess are looking at a big drop off next year

[xudash]

Gonzaga player makes 4 three pointers all year and steps back and buries one. You have to be kidding me.

[BandAid]

Gonzaga is very hate-able.

[Masterofreality]

Gonzaga player makes 4 three pointers all year and steps back and buries one. You have to be kidding me.


Gonzaga is very hate-able.

We need to finally beat their ass. Really sick of their act.

[KabeX]

It'll be that much sweeter when we send them back to Spokane. Ohio St. is just not that good. I don't like the matchup but I think if we beat them we will be final 4 bound

[Masterofreality]

Ramble on, MOR! Wow what a game.

Back to back buzzer beaters for the Ramblers!!
Thanks Chico. Live look at my daughter’s basement:
2265

[American X]

Is that lollipop keeping Mark Few's dad alive?

[GIMMFD]

Damn Gonzaga. I really despise those guys. Interested into seeing if Houston is the real deal or not though. Would also love to see UNC falter tomorrow, but hopefully we show up and play a good game against Florida State. Ugh Ohio State, the one damn time I root for them ever.

[xudash]

It'll be that much sweeter when we send them back to Spokane. Ohio St. is just not that good. I don't like the matchup but I think if we beat them we will be final 4 bound

Thoughts on why this match up concerns you?

And good for the Ramblers. Reminds me of us beating MIZZOU in '86.

[AviatorX]

Thoughts on why this match up concerns you?

And good for the Ramblers. Reminds me of us beating MIZZOU in '86.

Gonzaga is good and has the type of length that can bother Trevon on the wing (ala Providence) but their guards (while good) aren't the jet quick penetrators that can really dice up X's defense. I think it is the type of game where X's versatility (which despite the lack of consistency this season, I think is one of X's real strengths) could be huge. Kaiser would need to pull his head out of his ass. But hey, I think sometimes we forget that when teams draw X they probably look at our roster and worry.

The computers LOVE them. If you're one who highly values those things once we're deep into the tournament.

First, FSU.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is that lollipop keeping Mark Few's dad alive?

The guy next to Fews wife had one the whole game too. Weird.

[GoMuskies]

Anyone cheering for Ohio State over Gonzaga needs to figure out why they were broken as children.

[JTG]

I certainly hope our players are focused on FSU . Because the fans have already moved on to Zags. That can be a recipe for disaster. First things first, then go shut those effing Bulldogs up.

[American X]

Didn't James Bond kill Rob Gray from Houston in one of those movies?

[GIMMFD]

Anyone cheering for Ohio State over Gonzaga needs to figure out why they were broken as children.

Match-ups, and a chance to talk shit to one of my friends in medical school that's from Columbus here with me. Makes it more special to watch us curb stomp Ohio State and show them we're the kings of college basketball in Ohio.

Also, I have Houston in my bracket, that Gray kid is an absolute gamer, hope they pull it off!!

[GIMMFD]

Wow.. this is March. Just.. wow.

[GoMuskies]

Not a chance in hell that uc would beat kentucky. UK would beat them by 15-20 easy.

UC is better than UK. Still hoping for Nevada/UMBC, though!

[bleedXblue]

Not a chance in hell that uc would beat kentucky. UK would beat them by 15-20 easy.

Have you actually watched UK play?? Seriously.

[XUFan09]

UC is better than UK. Still hoping for Nevada/UMBC, though!Yep, without question. This Kentucky team has their moments but at times they really struggle to score. UC would exploit that.

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[xu82]

“Go Butler” feels so.....dirty.....

[Muskie]

Remember when Butler fans thought Wideman was going to be a much better player than Blueitt?


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[BandAid]

This Butler/Purdue crowd sums up the state of Indiana - low energy. We'll see if they get into it in the second half.

[Section 200]

This Butler/Purdue crowd sums up the state of Indiana - low energy. We'll see if they get into it in the second half.

I was thinking the same thing!

[BandAid]

I was thinking the same thing!

Maybe they're too classy to cheer loudly.

[xudash]

Maybe they're too classy to cheer loudly.

It's impolite to yell and scream.

[Blue Blooded-05]

“Go Butler” feels so.....classy.....

Fixed it for you

[XUFan09]

Remember when Butler fans thought Wideman was going to be a much better player than Blueitt?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProThey thought Wideman would be better than O'Mara and too many of them still insist that Martin is better than Bluiett.

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[GoMuskies]

Martin v Bluiett is pretty close. The others? No.

Terrible end of game for Butler.

[BandAid]

No real basis for this claim - but if Holtman were till around, Butler would've won that game.

[xudash]

We're witnessing what we already know: key players must make the big plays.

[GoMuskies]

That Michigan State shot....

[xu82]

That Michigan State shot....

Crazy stuff! That’s one for the ages and I hope it decides that game....because it’s ‘Cuse.

[chico]

I really don't like watching Syracuse play. It's such ugly basketball, with a gimmick defense. Not to mention Boeheim, who wears the expression of someone who just ate a lemon coupled with constipation.

[XUFan09]

Martin v Bluiett is pretty close. The others? No.

Terrible end of game for Butler.Yep. Martin's career has tracked as a poor man's Bluiett, which makes sense as Xavier was going to turn up the heat on him in recruiting if they didn't get Bluiett.

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[American X]

I really don't like watching Syracuse play. It's such ugly basketball, with a gimmick defense. Not to mention Boeheim, who wears the expression of someone who just ate a lemon coupled with constipation.

I would actually consider watching a sitcom starring Joey Trippiani with gray hair rather than this game.

[BandAid]

Come on Michigan St. Please win this game.

[Muskie]

Instant replay and official reviews are the worst. There, I said it.


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[Masterofreality]

Syracuse / Michigan State makes my eyes bleed.

[BandAid]

Syracuse / Michigan State makes my eyes bleed.

Every Syracuse game I’ve watched makes my eyes bleed

[Xville]

Espn's darling of the tournament goes down. What a shame :)

[usfldan]

Michigan State is a funny tournament team under Izzo. Their "good" teams (1, 2,and apparent 3 seeds) go out early. It's when they are lower seeds, like a 5 or a 7, that they get to the Final Four.

*- Their national championship team is the exception to this rule.

[paulxu]

Sparty had 21 more rebounds (including 29 offensive boards), and took 24 more shots that 'Cuse...and lost.

[GIMMFD]

Sparty had 21 more rebounds (including 29 offensive boards), and took 24 more shots that 'Cuse...and lost.

My best friend here at school went to Michigan State, and he told me before the game he had an absolutely sick feeling in his stomach. He was like "I know Cuse is gonna play zone, you know it, hell even my Mom probably knows it, but we're terrible against it." and was absolutely right. I have no idea how Tom Izzo, the caliber of that type of coach, cannot get his guys to break a zone properly. The big guy from State caught it at the free throw line numerous times and did not put up a single shot there, something you see so often, it was very painful to watch. Granted State shot awful, but they looked lost against the zone.

[American X]

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[paulxu]

On the sour grapes front of the March Madness stuff, I'm about flat fed up with all these talking heads.
I'd like to relax and enjoy our accomplishments: #3 RPI, #3AP ranking, playing in the #2RPI conference, etc.
But instead I've to listen to how over seeded we are, don't deserve the 1, blah, blah, blah....

I don't know what's going to happen. Whatever it is, I'll be damn happy and damn proud.
But an added bonus would be for Bilas and Vitale to have to suck on our presence in the FF for a long, long time.

[KabeX]

Yep - we're just going to have to bust down that FF door. Journey continues in a couple of hours. I just hope we shoot as well as did Friday.

[paulxu]

Heels are getting boat raced.

[paulxu]

This is what no respect looks like on ESPN:

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[xavierj]

I know UC is up 12 but with this pace they could be in trouble. This is a Nevada pace. If UC goes cold watch out.

[bjf123]

Nevada is also ice cold. I think UC cruises to the final four.


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[KabeX]

They're going to have to get past the Ramblers!

[Masterofreality]

They're going to have to get past the Ramblers!

And Kentucky.

[xavierj]

Nevada is also ice cold. I think UC cruises to the final four.


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Nevada scores points and is getting good looks. UC on fire at line and Nevada missing. Will flip and should get interesting.