The *~*~*~OFFICIAL~*~*~* 2021 March Madness Thread

pjhawks said:

markymark550 said:

The two schools I pull for, South Carolina and Winthrop, are both in the tournament.

I like South Carolina's 7-10 match up with Marquette. If we win, don't like the potential game with Duke.

Really don't like Winthrop's 4-13 match up with Butler. I will say that if he goes beast mode, Keon Johnson can will Winthrop to a win.

Overall, I am leaning towards picking Kansas in my bracket. Going to have to look at the match ups more closely, but that was my first impression.

I actually really like Winthrop over Butler. I think Butler is highly overrated. they are 4 seed only because they beat Nova twice.

Butler may be overrated, but it's a style of play problem for Winthrop. Butler is a solid defensive team and very efficient on offense. Winthrop has typically struggled with those types of teams the last couple of years. I haven't seen much of Butler this year, but it looks like they're adaptable to try and force their opponent to play against their strength. Winthrop will live and die by the 3 though, so if they're falling it could be a fun game. Of course, I'll pick Winthrop in my bracket because heart over mind...

markymark550 said:

pjhawks said:

markymark550 said:

The two schools I pull for, South Carolina and Winthrop, are both in the tournament.

I like South Carolina's 7-10 match up with Marquette. If we win, don't like the potential game with Duke.

Really don't like Winthrop's 4-13 match up with Butler. I will say that if he goes beast mode, Keon Johnson can will Winthrop to a win.

Overall, I am leaning towards picking Kansas in my bracket. Going to have to look at the match ups more closely, but that was my first impression.

I actually really like Winthrop over Butler. I think Butler is highly overrated. they are 4 seed only because they beat Nova twice.

Butler may be overrated, but it's a style of play problem for Winthrop. Butler is a solid defensive team and very efficient on offense. Winthrop has typically struggled with those types of teams the last couple of years. I haven't seen much of Butler this year, but it looks like they're adaptable to try and force their opponent to play against their strength. Winthrop will live and die by the 3 though, so if they're falling it could be a fun game. Of course, I'll pick Winthrop in my bracket because heart over mind...

I love Winthrop! (i'm actually from RH) don't know that I'll pick them, though.

markymark550 said:

tweedyfanjen said:

markymark550 said:

pjhawks said:

markymark550 said:

The two schools I pull for, South Carolina and Winthrop, are both in the tournament.

I like South Carolina's 7-10 match up with Marquette. If we win, don't like the potential game with Duke.

Really don't like Winthrop's 4-13 match up with Butler. I will say that if he goes beast mode, Keon Johnson can will Winthrop to a win.

Overall, I am leaning towards picking Kansas in my bracket. Going to have to look at the match ups more closely, but that was my first impression.

I actually really like Winthrop over Butler. I think Butler is highly overrated. they are 4 seed only because they beat Nova twice.

Butler may be overrated, but it's a style of play problem for Winthrop. Butler is a solid defensive team and very efficient on offense. Winthrop has typically struggled with those types of teams the last couple of years. I haven't seen much of Butler this year, but it looks like they're adaptable to try and force their opponent to play against their strength. Winthrop will live and die by the 3 though, so if they're falling it could be a fun game. Of course, I'll pick Winthrop in my bracket because heart over mind...

I love Winthrop! (i'm actually from RH) don't know that I'll pick them, though.

That's why I'm a Winthrop fan too. Growing up, my family was big into WU athletics. I basically learned basketball by going to all the home games.

Love seeing the mid-majors do well. I usually root for Butler for that reason, and the fact that they play in Hinkle Field House - which is one of the coolest venues to see a game (and it's the setting for Hoosiers, which is cool). Butler is passed the cinderella status now, though, so I can throw a rooting interest towards Winthrop this weekend. Good luck.

tweedyfanjen said:

I'll probably go for Villanova to repeat. Kansas always screws my brackets up.

good choice

Anyone doing a pool just for fun?

Vermont pulling off the upset ^

Gtilley8 said:

drakeheuer14 said:

Vermont pulling off the upset ^

I'm not expecting to see the second weekend as the Boilers will have to show me the mindset in the program has changed before I put any faith in them. That said, Vermont better find a way to guard Issaac Haas or else they have no shot. A Purdue team that wasn't as good last year beat them by 30.

Had to choose a big upset. I went with Vermont. Undefeated in last 12 games (yes weaker teams, but wins are wins)

Go Beavers said:

I hope he comes back for one more year, but I don't blame him if he wants to get paid. He is still projected to go late 1st round / early 2nd if he does go pro. That puts him in a 2 year contract between $2M - $2.5M. Or he could stay at Purdue and get free gym shorts!

Jason P said:

Go Beavers said:

I hope he comes back for one more year, but I don't blame him if he wants to get paid. He is still projected to go late 1st round / early 2nd if he does go pro. That puts him in a 2 year contract between $2M - $2.5M. Or he could stay at Purdue and get free gym shorts!

It'd be nice. I truly think he's a lottery pick if he stays one more year.....and selfishly, I'd love to see it. But 2 - 2.5 M? When you hear the story of his upbringing, I don't blame the kid for taking the money. Although, he is an academic AA - so he obviously takes school seriously. You never know. If he stayed, with the class that's coming next year, I'd definitely be very optimistic.

I do know one thing.....that little testing of the waters that Vince did after last season was a fluke. VE needs to get consistent, and forget about jumping early.....oh, and stop having a token turnover on an entry pass 1-2 times a game.