Well I was going to give you picks for tonight and tomorrow's games but didn't make it in time. I came down with some strange cold leading to me completely forgetting about doing it right before class. Anyways, I would have been wrong on two of this evening's game both out west so lets go there.
West
Butler stuns Syracuse- A game that I believed wouldn't have been close because I felt even without Arinze Onuaku, the inside game of Syracuse would propel them. But they lost their heads, just a complete lack of focus. Here's looking at you Andy Rautins, Scoop Jardine (biggest offender), and Brandon Triche. The Big East continues their poor performance and the worst lost of them all (I will get to this in the next blog post). Hopefully, West Virigina can save face and lead to them to the Final Four.
Kansas State survives Xavier- Is their tougher team that Kansas State? I thought it would be a down to the wire game and a bad coaching mistake would cost one team. No coach screwed it up and honestly, the Wildcats had a little bit left in the tank for that overtime especially Jacob Pullen. I think Pullen could have played five overtimes with that three he hit in the second OT, I mean that thing was pure and looked like a first half shot. Big ups to Jordan Crawford, a guy I rode off because I saw him shoot 2/18 against Marquette in November and saw him as a selfish player. Totally wrong, didn't play well for most of the game yet stepped it up when it mattered the most. He hit big shot after big shot in regulation, overtime, and then you could tell ran out of gas in second overtime. He is a hell of a player and will be an NBA player.
Midwest
9. Northern Iowa vs. 5. Michigan State- The game I would argue everyone is talking about right now... the Panthers who are riding high with the cover of Sports Illustrated and all the media attention they could possibly ask for. The Spartans are figuring out how they deal without Kalin Lucas, but that game-winner could give Korie Lucious the confidence he needed to be a great player for the Spartans the rest of the way. The Panthers outsize the Spartans and that works to their advantage in terms of rebounding. I know people are high as Cheech on UNI but I cannot bet against Tom Izzo in these types of situations. MSU 65-62
6. Tennessee vs. 2. Ohio State- Two coaches that are familiar with being in the Sweet 16 and the Vols have been giant killers this year knocking off Kansas/Kentucky without four of their players including their best player, Tyler Smith. Guys like J.P. Prince and Wayne Chism have been able to shoulder the load of the team and I personally feel the Vols believe they are can beat anybody. On the other hand, Ohio State keeps motoring along with one of the best starting fives in the NCAA and Evan Turner will need one of the supporting guys (Buford/Diebler/Lighty) to win this game. I can't see Turner doing it alone, this comes down to what team stays out of foul trouble, both have depth issues big time. I will take Fightin' Titus in a classic. OSU 73-71
South
1.Duke vs. 5. Purdue- Interesting matchup of a two styles that are quite similar and the "Ewing Theorists" have begun with saying the Boilermakers are fine without Robbie Hummel. I think people are forgetting the eggs that Purdue has laid without Hummel this season and usually it's against teams who have more than one threat. The arsenal that the Blue Devils will shell out is pretty deep and I have no idea with their lack of depth how Purdue keeps up with the all the sudden double-double man Brian Zoubek inside. DUKE 73-60
3. Baylor vs. 10. St. Mary's- A couple of basic unknowns in this deep in the NCAA Tournament and to be honest, I think this game will come down to whoever has the last shot. The Gaels have a strong outside shooting force that can keep them in any game plus Omar Samhan has been the star of the tournament. Baylor can out run pretty much anyone in the tournament right now, but have they really been challenged yet? I like the athletic style of Baylor too much to think that the Gaels will have enough firepower to keep up with them the entire game. BAY 79-71
-Charlie.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Live Blog: Thursday Afternoon Session Part II
I decided this has to be split up into four parts because I write a lot of random shit. Anyways, what a first round of games. Everything you could ask for. I went 2/3, thanks Notre Dame and I thought Bob Morris was hitting that final shot.
2:20: Sam Houston State-Baylor we are at, there is a player for the Bearkats that has some sweet Kurt Rambis' goggles.
2:22: Anthony Johnson for Baylor is a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAN POOLE
2:23: I might have to cheer on the Bearkats in honor of those glasses, so great. Also why do they use a k instead of a c, dont know many cats that start with k.
2:30: Clemente drills a three to lead off our second game. Mitchy from the Daily Dose will be taking over for an hour or so.
2:31: Baylor off to a slow start, anyone think they were reading the clippings about everybody loving their chances.
2:32: Jacob Pullen is the man. He has a great beard and Frank Martin is an intense man. I wouldn't want to piss him off.
2:35: Of course, Mitch wouldn't answer his phone. Looking for volunteers right now. Take that back, he answered... we are good to go. The blog will never die!!!!
2:38: Pretty poor slate of games, Vanderbilt down at halftime which I am not surprised by one bit, North Texas-KState close early, same with the BearKats and Baylor.
2:49: Charlie's out for a beezy ass lab or some bull. It's a ya boy Mitch from the Daily Dose. So far I'm 2/3 in the games that have gone final. Gal darn Old Dominion is killin' me.
3:05: Naturally my computer decides to act funny, but we should be alright now. St. Mary's and Richmond are underway and SMC is getting a great effort from big man Omar Samhan thus far. K-State hasn't had a whole lot of trouble from North Texas yet either.
3:09: Vandy can't seem to get it going against Murray State. That could mean a second loss for me. Meanwhile, K-State is on its way to our first blowout of the tourney. I've been waiting. Curly thinks he's cool by "calling" this one. Problem is he probably didn't even know KSU was in the Big Dance.
3:23: Halftime of the KState/N. Texas game. KState by a comfortable margin. Vanderbilt has just taken the lead over Murray State on the wings of a Brad Tinsley 3-pointer.
3:27: Check that. Murray State is back on top after a couple real quick buckets. Shucky darns. Richmond and SMC is going to turn out to be a nice one.
3:34: A.J. Ogilvy misses the second of two free throws. Vandy trails by one with 1:36 to go. Going to be a great finish.
3:41: This is going to be an epic finish in this Vandy/Murray State game. Go Vandy!
3:45: We get our first buzzer-beater of the year. Had I picked Murray State, it would have the other way around. FML. Murray State wins it 66-65 in the most dramatic of fashions.
3:52: I now shift my full and undivided to the Baylor/SHSU game. Baylor has a four point lead with 2 minutes to go. Another tight one in N'awlins.
4:00: Well, for the sake of the residents of 223 Broadway it's a good thing Baylor hung on. Now it's almost time for the annual Oprah break. Don't get me started on that. We're probably going to miss the finish of a great SMC/Richmond game because of it.
4:08: Charlie should be returning momentarily. We saw some great action in the past hour together. May there be many more great moments. I hope SMC is able to hold on here against Richmond that would help me out. God bless.
4:39: Well I am screwed. Two of my sweet 16 team looks like they are out of there. Vandy's end ran out on a buzzer-beater and Richmond is getting beat.
4:47: I would like to echo Mitchell on the fact I do not get to watch UTEP-Butler because we have to watch the news, kinda pulling for Butler now knowing that people had the 12/13 combination. By the way, the road for Syracuse got even easier.
4:48: The only reason why its a good thing, I can get a case of beer, handle of cheap vodka, and some grub for tonight/tomorrow.
4:49: Pumped for Marquette tonight, this thing will be updated a lot and also watch out for Ohio tonight. I dont know just have a feeling.
2:20: Sam Houston State-Baylor we are at, there is a player for the Bearkats that has some sweet Kurt Rambis' goggles.
2:22: Anthony Johnson for Baylor is a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAN POOLE
2:23: I might have to cheer on the Bearkats in honor of those glasses, so great. Also why do they use a k instead of a c, dont know many cats that start with k.
2:30: Clemente drills a three to lead off our second game. Mitchy from the Daily Dose will be taking over for an hour or so.
2:31: Baylor off to a slow start, anyone think they were reading the clippings about everybody loving their chances.
2:32: Jacob Pullen is the man. He has a great beard and Frank Martin is an intense man. I wouldn't want to piss him off.
2:35: Of course, Mitch wouldn't answer his phone. Looking for volunteers right now. Take that back, he answered... we are good to go. The blog will never die!!!!
2:38: Pretty poor slate of games, Vanderbilt down at halftime which I am not surprised by one bit, North Texas-KState close early, same with the BearKats and Baylor.
2:49: Charlie's out for a beezy ass lab or some bull. It's a ya boy Mitch from the Daily Dose. So far I'm 2/3 in the games that have gone final. Gal darn Old Dominion is killin' me.
3:05: Naturally my computer decides to act funny, but we should be alright now. St. Mary's and Richmond are underway and SMC is getting a great effort from big man Omar Samhan thus far. K-State hasn't had a whole lot of trouble from North Texas yet either.
3:09: Vandy can't seem to get it going against Murray State. That could mean a second loss for me. Meanwhile, K-State is on its way to our first blowout of the tourney. I've been waiting. Curly thinks he's cool by "calling" this one. Problem is he probably didn't even know KSU was in the Big Dance.
3:23: Halftime of the KState/N. Texas game. KState by a comfortable margin. Vanderbilt has just taken the lead over Murray State on the wings of a Brad Tinsley 3-pointer.
3:27: Check that. Murray State is back on top after a couple real quick buckets. Shucky darns. Richmond and SMC is going to turn out to be a nice one.
3:34: A.J. Ogilvy misses the second of two free throws. Vandy trails by one with 1:36 to go. Going to be a great finish.
3:41: This is going to be an epic finish in this Vandy/Murray State game. Go Vandy!
3:45: We get our first buzzer-beater of the year. Had I picked Murray State, it would have the other way around. FML. Murray State wins it 66-65 in the most dramatic of fashions.
3:52: I now shift my full and undivided to the Baylor/SHSU game. Baylor has a four point lead with 2 minutes to go. Another tight one in N'awlins.
4:00: Well, for the sake of the residents of 223 Broadway it's a good thing Baylor hung on. Now it's almost time for the annual Oprah break. Don't get me started on that. We're probably going to miss the finish of a great SMC/Richmond game because of it.
4:08: Charlie should be returning momentarily. We saw some great action in the past hour together. May there be many more great moments. I hope SMC is able to hold on here against Richmond that would help me out. God bless.
4:39: Well I am screwed. Two of my sweet 16 team looks like they are out of there. Vandy's end ran out on a buzzer-beater and Richmond is getting beat.
4:47: I would like to echo Mitchell on the fact I do not get to watch UTEP-Butler because we have to watch the news, kinda pulling for Butler now knowing that people had the 12/13 combination. By the way, the road for Syracuse got even easier.
4:48: The only reason why its a good thing, I can get a case of beer, handle of cheap vodka, and some grub for tonight/tomorrow.
4:49: Pumped for Marquette tonight, this thing will be updated a lot and also watch out for Ohio tonight. I dont know just have a feeling.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
South Bracket Picks
So here is the final set of bracket picks... My Final Four is Ohio State, Syracuse, Duke, and West Virginia. The National Champion is the Orange. Anyways here we go for our final picks.
Jacksonville
1. Duke vs. 16. Arkansas Pine-Bluff- I wonder how Pine Bluff can get a D1 School and UW-Eau Claire cannot be a D1 basketball school, make it happen! DUKE 90-65
8. California vs. 9. Louisville- Interesting matchup between two teams that have been up and down all year. The Bears did win the Pac-10 but that's like winning a three-legged race against midgets. Everyone feels that Louisville could go far and I agree yet I feel this will take them a lot out of them. UL 71-63
1. Duke vs. 9. Louisville-The reason people think the Cards can win is because of the way Louisville played against Syracuse twice this season. I doubt that Duke will lose this game because they have multiple big men that can attack Samardo Samuels. DUKE 75-65
Spokane
5. Texas A&M vs. 12. Utah State- The Aggie Bowl! Texas A&M is a team I think could be tricky with guys like Donald Sloan, Bryan Davis, and Dash Harris who could do some big things inside/outside. Utah State lives and dies by the three point basket, if they go in then the boys from Texas are in trouble. I think the Big 12 pulls it out in a close one. A&M 69-64
4. Purdue vs. 13. Siena- A lot of people like Siena because the Boilermakers are without Robbie Hummel. I would agree and use Cincinnati as an example who lost Kenyon Martin for the NCAA Tournament losing to UCLA in the second round. I think Siena gets this one. SIE 63-59
5. Texas A&M vs. 13. Siena- The Aggies face a challenge but Siena isn't good enough to advance to past the second round. The Aggies big three should be able to take care of business. A&M 74-58
New Orleans
6. Notre Dame vs. 11. Old Dominion- I had trouble with this game because I like the Monarchs from the CAA and the Fightin' Irish from the Big East. But I looked at both rosters and ODU has no size whatsoever, which will be exposed. ND 58-51
3. Baylor vs. 14. Sam Houston St.- Everybody loves Baylor this year. That is the sexy sleeper and I can see why, they have an unreal team with Tweedy Carter and LaceDarius Dunn who make things happen. For some reason they remind me of Memphis with Calipari. BAY 91-64
3. Baylor vs. 6. Notre Dame- This will probably be one of the best second round games between two contrasting styles, one being a up/down consistantly and the Irish who like to slow it down. I think the Bears will be able to wear out the Irish. BAY 72-69
Providence
7. Richmond vs. 10. St. Marys- An interesting 7-10 that features two teams that are right outside the Power Six conference. I called this game boring at first glance but I think it could be very exciting to watch. The Spiders three point shooting pulls this one for them. RICH 74-73
2. Villanova vs. 15. Robert Morris- Hard to beat a team when you are only one man. NOVA 94-69
2. Villanova vs. 7. Richmond- You are sooo boring, never the upset. Well here is the secret, I think the Wildcats have peaked and they will not do much therefore, I have the Spiders in this one. RICH 68-64
Read the live blog tomorrow, all day/night long.
-Charlie.
Jacksonville
1. Duke vs. 16. Arkansas Pine-Bluff- I wonder how Pine Bluff can get a D1 School and UW-Eau Claire cannot be a D1 basketball school, make it happen! DUKE 90-65
8. California vs. 9. Louisville- Interesting matchup between two teams that have been up and down all year. The Bears did win the Pac-10 but that's like winning a three-legged race against midgets. Everyone feels that Louisville could go far and I agree yet I feel this will take them a lot out of them. UL 71-63
1. Duke vs. 9. Louisville-The reason people think the Cards can win is because of the way Louisville played against Syracuse twice this season. I doubt that Duke will lose this game because they have multiple big men that can attack Samardo Samuels. DUKE 75-65
Spokane
5. Texas A&M vs. 12. Utah State- The Aggie Bowl! Texas A&M is a team I think could be tricky with guys like Donald Sloan, Bryan Davis, and Dash Harris who could do some big things inside/outside. Utah State lives and dies by the three point basket, if they go in then the boys from Texas are in trouble. I think the Big 12 pulls it out in a close one. A&M 69-64
4. Purdue vs. 13. Siena- A lot of people like Siena because the Boilermakers are without Robbie Hummel. I would agree and use Cincinnati as an example who lost Kenyon Martin for the NCAA Tournament losing to UCLA in the second round. I think Siena gets this one. SIE 63-59
5. Texas A&M vs. 13. Siena- The Aggies face a challenge but Siena isn't good enough to advance to past the second round. The Aggies big three should be able to take care of business. A&M 74-58
New Orleans
6. Notre Dame vs. 11. Old Dominion- I had trouble with this game because I like the Monarchs from the CAA and the Fightin' Irish from the Big East. But I looked at both rosters and ODU has no size whatsoever, which will be exposed. ND 58-51
3. Baylor vs. 14. Sam Houston St.- Everybody loves Baylor this year. That is the sexy sleeper and I can see why, they have an unreal team with Tweedy Carter and LaceDarius Dunn who make things happen. For some reason they remind me of Memphis with Calipari. BAY 91-64
3. Baylor vs. 6. Notre Dame- This will probably be one of the best second round games between two contrasting styles, one being a up/down consistantly and the Irish who like to slow it down. I think the Bears will be able to wear out the Irish. BAY 72-69
Providence
7. Richmond vs. 10. St. Marys- An interesting 7-10 that features two teams that are right outside the Power Six conference. I called this game boring at first glance but I think it could be very exciting to watch. The Spiders three point shooting pulls this one for them. RICH 74-73
2. Villanova vs. 15. Robert Morris- Hard to beat a team when you are only one man. NOVA 94-69
2. Villanova vs. 7. Richmond- You are sooo boring, never the upset. Well here is the secret, I think the Wildcats have peaked and they will not do much therefore, I have the Spiders in this one. RICH 68-64
Read the live blog tomorrow, all day/night long.
-Charlie.
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