close enough I remember filling out my bracket that year and yes I had UNLV winning the whole thing
man those unlv teams were phenomenal back in the day.
firt year i did NCAA pool was in '90. had Oklahoma over the Cuse. '91 had UNLV over Arkansas. I do remember about 10 years ago i got the final 4 and the championship game which was pretty cool.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
Thank you Ohio State right now for this lead over Duke.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Tonight was rough. I am born, raised, and always will be a Buckeye but I also spent some time in the Raleigh/Durham area and have been a Duke fan since about 1986. Being at The Schott for the game tonight and not really being able to root for either team was really strange but i must say...
...GODDAMN THAT WAS A BEATING! If Ohio State plays with that much fire and passion on both ends of the ball all year they will roll the Big Ten.
Draymon the Dancing Bear and MSU...goodnight...The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and the Wisconsin Badgers...adios...12th year senior Zack Novak and the mishitigan skunk bears...no chance.
ok impressive win! Good call Wink I thought it would be closer but they dominated Duke!
I think I'm losing my voice.....it was rockin at the Schott tonight! Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin. 9 future NBA players on the roster.
...and just think LaQuinton Ross won't be eligible til December 9th. Duke got lucky he wasn't able to be on the court for the Bucks tonight! He is a phenom, just wait til the NCAA rules him eligible to re-join the team December 9th. I saw him before the game walking behind the bench....6-8 wing who is a reincarnation of Scottie Pippen. I called it a 26 point victory because my Buckeyes are fucking LOADED.
I love Thad Matta! I've met him at the Agonis Club a few times and after about 30 seconds you can see why these kids want to play for him. Very funny, very real and he lets his players make plays. They made plays tonight.
Tonight was rough. I am born, raised, and always will be a Buckeye but I also spent some time in the Raleigh/Durham area and have been a Duke fan since about 1986. Being at The Schott for the game tonight and not really being able to root for either team was really strange but i must say...
...GODDAMN THAT WAS A BEATING! If Ohio State plays with that much fire and passion on both ends of the ball all year they will roll the Big Ten.
Draymon the Dancing Bear and MSU...goodnight...The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and the Wisconsin Badgers...adios...12th year senior Zack Novak and the mishitigan skunk bears...no chance.
Same! It was really, really weird. My heart is with the Buckeyes, but I still was rooting for Duke to do well. AMAZING game for the Bucks.
It should be interesting to see what happens. There are some great teams and the Big 10 is strong this year. What OSU did last night was VERY impressive though. They all but shut down Duke's 3-point shooting and executed on offense. I think one of the main differences was pure athleticism. Exciting team!
I heard Spielman say he would LOVE to see Craft as a safety out on the football field. He's just that athletic and that good.
It will be interesting to see how they do when they travel to Kansas. Not to take anything away from the Buckeyes last night because I don't think it would have mattered but the 8 games in 13 days (plus travel back from Maui) looked to have Duke a little worn out. Of course it also wears you out when the Buckeye defense is in your jersey all night.
Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin.
If they were the best team last year, how come they didn't win the championship?
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"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin.
Im not so sure about the "wide margin" part. There are still some very good teams out there
Agreed. They could get upset at Kansas.
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"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin.
If they were the best team last year, how come they didn't win the championship?
The "best team" doesn't always win the Championship. It's the beauty of the NCAA tournament. Everybody has a shot because regardless of how good you are, it's tough to win 6 in a row.
Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin.
If they were the best team last year, how come they didn't win the championship?
The "best team" doesn't always win the Championship. It's the beauty of the NCAA tournament. Everybody has a shot because regardless of how good you are, it's tough to win 6 in a row.
Yep. Just ask UConn, who won 11 in a row to end the season, and that's including playing 5 games in 5 days.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin.
If they were the best team last year, how come they didn't win the championship?
Well I don't think anyone would argue the Bulls didn't have the best team in the NBA during any of their 6 championship runs with Michael Jordan but they never once went undefeated in the playoffs.....and I remember they were once down like 2 - 0 to the Knicks or the Pacers I believe. The NCAA tournament really only crowns the best team maybe 30 or 40 percent of the time. It's all about a 2 week run which is exciting but doesn't usually mean the best team wins the championship. Kentucky doesn't beat Ohio State last year in a 7 game series guys...come on. But that is what makes the tournament really fun and exciting....you just hope you don't run into bad officials or one bad shooting night (Buford 2 of 16). Jordan had several playoff games were he shot bad and the Bulls lost...but he and the Bulls were still far far better than everyone else. It happens.
-Despite the worst officiating possible Ohio State over comes it and beats Kansas at Kansas by a basket. :wave:
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This is the one and only time I'll ever say this, but just for tonight...
ON WISCONSIN!
Can't be too upset losing by 3 at UNC. We played em great for 30+ minutes then had a tough run from about 9 min left till 2 min left. I think UW would beat them in Madison (hell we beat just about everyone there) and would give them a run on a neutral court. I don't think many people thought we'd keep it that close, me included, just based on a talent standpoint alone.
Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
This is the one and only time I'll ever say this, but just for tonight...
ON WISCONSIN!
Can't be too upset losing by 3 at UNC. We played em great for 30+ minutes then had a tough run from about 9 min left till 2 min left. I think UW would beat them in Madison (hell we beat just about everyone there) and would give them a run on a neutral court. I don't think many people thought we'd keep it that close, me included, just based on a talent standpoint alone.
Roy Williams will never ever have the huevos to go to the Kohl Center. Hell he threw a temper tantrum about the crowd at Thomas & Mack after the UNLV loss. That clown is the most overrated coach in college basketball.
This is the one and only time I'll ever say this, but just for tonight...
ON WISCONSIN!
Can't be too upset losing by 3 at UNC. We played em great for 30+ minutes then had a tough run from about 9 min left till 2 min left. I think UW would beat them in Madison (hell we beat just about everyone there) and would give them a run on a neutral court. I don't think many people thought we'd keep it that close, me included, just based on a talent standpoint alone.
Roy Williams will never ever have the huevos to go to the Kohl Center. Hell he threw a temper tantrum about the crowd at Thomas & Mack after the UNLV loss. That clown is the most overrated coach in college basketball.
And last night proves again how underrated Bo Ryan is. Guy gets more out of less talent than anyone in the country.
Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Ok...I've given Wisconsin their props...now I'd like to point out that the Buckeyes are going to roll their ass this year!!!!
Ha, I'm sure you'll get us in Columbus, but we should get you at home. Trying to score tix for the game in Madison.
Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Ok...I've given Wisconsin their props...now I'd like to point out that the Buckeyes are going to roll their ass this year!!!!
Ha, I'm sure you'll get us in Columbus, but we should get you at home. Trying to score tix for the game in Madison.
Already have mine for CBus...and you ain't getting us at Kohl
When have you ever beaten us at the Kohl? Oh that's right. Hope it continues, will be a tough game.
Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
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8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
man those unlv teams were phenomenal back in the day.
firt year i did NCAA pool was in '90. had Oklahoma over the Cuse. '91 had UNLV over Arkansas. I do remember about 10 years ago i got the final 4 and the championship game which was pretty cool.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
well maybe 20 but def. not 26
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
...GODDAMN THAT WAS A BEATING! If Ohio State plays with that much fire and passion on both ends of the ball all year they will roll the Big Ten.
Draymon the Dancing Bear and MSU...goodnight...The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and the Wisconsin Badgers...adios...12th year senior Zack Novak and the mishitigan skunk bears...no chance.
Best PG in the country!
I think I'm losing my voice.....it was rockin at the Schott tonight! Best team in the country for the second year in a row by a far far margin. 9 future NBA players on the roster.
...and just think LaQuinton Ross won't be eligible til December 9th. Duke got lucky he wasn't able to be on the court for the Bucks tonight! He is a phenom, just wait til the NCAA rules him eligible to re-join the team December 9th. I saw him before the game walking behind the bench....6-8 wing who is a reincarnation of Scottie Pippen. I called it a 26 point victory because my Buckeyes are fucking LOADED.
I love Thad Matta! I've met him at the Agonis Club a few times and after about 30 seconds you can see why these kids want to play for him. Very funny, very real and he lets his players make plays. They made plays tonight.
A week from Saturday Ohio State gets to have fun with the Jayhawks.
Im not so sure about the "wide margin" part. There are still some very good teams out there
Same! It was really, really weird. My heart is with the Buckeyes, but I still was rooting for Duke to do well. AMAZING game for the Bucks.
It should be interesting to see what happens. There are some great teams and the Big 10 is strong this year. What OSU did last night was VERY impressive though. They all but shut down Duke's 3-point shooting and executed on offense. I think one of the main differences was pure athleticism. Exciting team!
I heard Spielman say he would LOVE to see Craft as a safety out on the football field. He's just that athletic and that good.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
The "best team" doesn't always win the Championship. It's the beauty of the NCAA tournament. Everybody has a shot because regardless of how good you are, it's tough to win 6 in a row.
I agree. Kansas is a good team AND we have to go there.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
ON WISCONSIN!
Well I don't think anyone would argue the Bulls didn't have the best team in the NBA during any of their 6 championship runs with Michael Jordan but they never once went undefeated in the playoffs.....and I remember they were once down like 2 - 0 to the Knicks or the Pacers I believe. The NCAA tournament really only crowns the best team maybe 30 or 40 percent of the time. It's all about a 2 week run which is exciting but doesn't usually mean the best team wins the championship. Kentucky doesn't beat Ohio State last year in a 7 game series guys...come on. But that is what makes the tournament really fun and exciting....you just hope you don't run into bad officials or one bad shooting night (Buford 2 of 16). Jordan had several playoff games were he shot bad and the Bulls lost...but he and the Bulls were still far far better than everyone else. It happens.
-Despite the worst officiating possible Ohio State over comes it and beats Kansas at Kansas by a basket. :wave:
this should be a good one.
i miss the old big east/acc challenge tourney's back in the day
Can't be too upset losing by 3 at UNC. We played em great for 30+ minutes then had a tough run from about 9 min left till 2 min left. I think UW would beat them in Madison (hell we beat just about everyone there) and would give them a run on a neutral court. I don't think many people thought we'd keep it that close, me included, just based on a talent standpoint alone.
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Roy Williams will never ever have the huevos to go to the Kohl Center. Hell he threw a temper tantrum about the crowd at Thomas & Mack after the UNLV loss. That clown is the most overrated coach in college basketball.
And last night proves again how underrated Bo Ryan is. Guy gets more out of less talent than anyone in the country.
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Ha, I'm sure you'll get us in Columbus, but we should get you at home. Trying to score tix for the game in Madison.
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Already have mine for CBus...and you ain't getting us at Kohl
When have you ever beaten us at the Kohl? Oh that's right. Hope it continues, will be a tough game.
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Well, they do tend to let the hockey goons The Badgers call a front-court get away with a little more at Kohl