College Hoops Thread - 2014

[Cnasty]

Might be the first year in the history of my life I dont watch one march madness game. May swing by the for the title game. Maybe.

CBB has fallen off the radar as I didnt watch one single minute of a game this year.

[shel311]

MSU bandwagon getting a little crowded!

is it?

I know its pretty much the kiss of death, but...
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/03/espn-pi ... ournament/

Bilas is the only guy in that group whose opinion I respect

1. I take back my laughing emoticon, you win that round.

2. When Bilas is on the Lebby show, it's great every single time. They had a "fight" once a long time ago where they cut the interview short, but Bilas still comes on every couple of months, and they have some great, awkward moments just about every time.

[shel311]

Might be the first year in the history of my life I dont watch one march madness game. May swing by the for the title game. Maybe.

CBB has fallen off the radar as I didnt watch one single minute of a game this year.

With the new phone and the MMOD app(that thing still around), I'll probably fire up the early games on Thursday/Friday while at work.

That'll also be the 1st college hoops I watch this year.

[Weasel]

Im always in a pool with guys from back home, same guy has put it together for 12+ years now. Its amazing how $10 can make such a difference in interest of the tournament (plus Im gonna win $1 Billion, so theres that)

That being said, the first two days of the tournament I think are my favorite sports days of the year. Combination of so many games going, its during the day while youre supposed to be working, money involved, etc. Its like a two day sports high, or until my bracket falls out of contention

[ajalves]

Im always in a pool with guys from back home

interesting

[shel311]

(plus Im gonna win $1 Billion, so theres that)

But how much would you sell that winning bracket for!!!

[Downing11]

Im always in a pool with guys from back home, same guy has put it together for 12+ years now. Its amazing how $10 can make such a difference in interest of the tournament (plus Im gonna win $1 Billion, so theres that)

That being said, the first two days of the tournament I think are my favorite sports days of the year. Combination of so many games going, its during the day while youre supposed to be working, money involved, etc. Its like a two day sports high, or until my bracket falls out of contention

Yeah, Thursday and Friday of the tournament is like Xmas for me. I have taken those days off from work for as long as I can remember. I have my mantown set up with 4 TVs to watch the games simultaneously now that they have expanded the games to TNT, TBS and TruTV which started a few years ago I believe.

[Weasel]

Im always in a pool with guys from back home

interesting

I figured it went without saying too, until I read Corey and Shel might not watch

[ajalves]

[shel311]

AJ is on a roll here messing with poor Weasel.

Leave the man alone!!!

[Weasel]

He's come out swinging this week, for sure

[ajalves]

He's come out swinging this week, for sure

Allen can handle it...

[buckeye76]

Im always in a pool with guys from back home, same guy has put it together for 12+ years now. Its amazing how $10 can make such a difference in interest of the tournament (plus Im gonna win $1 Billion, so theres that)

That being said, the first two days of the tournament I think are my favorite sports days of the year. Combination of so many games going, its during the day while youre supposed to be working, money involved, etc. Its like a two day sports high, or until my bracket falls out of contention

Yeah, Thursday and Friday of the tournament is like Xmas for me. I have taken those days off from work for as long as I can remember. I have my mantown set up with 4 TVs to watch the games simultaneously now that they have expanded the games to TNT, TBS and TruTV which started a few years ago I believe.

I couldn't agree more. Since high school, Thurs/Fri is like Christmas if your a College Basketball fan. I happen to be off both Thurs/Fri this year. I ll be watching from Noon to midnight both days.

I agree with the Mich State assessment, the team is finally mostly healthy, Izzo is a great Coach, and he'll have them ready to play. Don't sleep on the Blue Hens, this is a veteran team with good guard play. Won't be surprised in the least if the 1st half is very close in that one.

It starts tomorrow with the games in Dayton. Xavier another veteran team with good guard play. Gets practically a home game for a spot in the bracket. Ohio State/Dayton..... F-OFF selection committee ( ). I've watched Dayton all year. Ohio State purposely never schedules them cause Thad don't want to lose to an in state team. Don't mind my sarcastic comment above, this should be a great Tip Off game for the tournament Thursday afternoon. Harvard....everyone and there brother is saying they beat UC, I'm a homer come tournament time, but I can assure you Harvard has not played against a defense like UC's. They are like Ohio State, they play good defense but on the offensive end, well you know. (if your a betting person, if UC is down at half, they are like 18-2 ATS 2H) A ton of good games.....should be a fun Thursday/Friday.

[Weasel]

I know nothing about Cincy, but a lot of MSU fans are weary about them as a possible 2nd rd matchup

[buckeye76]

I know nothing about Cincy, but a lot of MSU fans are weary about them as a possible 2nd rd matchup

They are a top 10 defensive team.

[LetsGoPeay]

I know nothing about Cincy, but a lot of MSU fans are weary about them as a possible 2nd rd matchup

They have trouble scoring so I don't think MSU will struggle with them as much as some people think. MSU will lock down Kilpatrick and then Cincy is in real trouble.

[DRiccio21]

MSU bandwagon getting a little crowded!

is it?

not sure if its true cause i didn't look but my brother said they were 2nd favorite to win it all after Florida

[Weasel]

MSU bandwagon getting a little crowded!

is it?

not sure if its true cause i didn't look but my brother said they were 2nd favorite to win it all after Florida

I read that somewhere too

[SIRLOIN]

MSU bandwagon getting a little crowded!

is it?

I know its pretty much the kiss of death, but...
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/03/espn-pi ... ournament/

Bilas is the only guy in that group whose opinion I respect

I have to hand it to Jason on here! he get's everyone talking about Kentucky and Kentucky's players. they got the 8 seed-GOOD FOR THEM! they didn't win their tournament , they didn't win the SEC. yet all we focus on in this thread is the Kentucky wildcats? Weasel and I and some other Spartans are proud as hell of MSU (who beat the shit out of them Wildcats I might add) and the rest of the big ten conference as a whole! Good Luck to Kentucky , and great job as a booster of your program Jason. ohh and on a side note i'll take Dawson, Harris, Payne, Appling over that Randle kid any day of the week! he may become a star someday and he is a shall I say a good prospect i'll give you that! But he's not the world beater you would like me buy into! Go STATE!!!

[ReignOnU]

Tough decision... I filled out my bracket last night and put the Spartans down as the champs. Now I'm hearing ESPN hype them through the roof... may need to rethink my strategy!