NCAA Tournament Pick 'Em

[ricoFlame]

Hey all, it's that time of year again. Group: 1370 Password: fata

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

[Wise Gamble]

Wooooooooo stoked

[ricoFlame]

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[dustyanddaflames]

In

[Displaced Flames fan]

I'm in.

Nice bracket name Nate.

[Montana Moe]

I do what I can. :)

[ricoFlame]

bump

[Cheerio]

Can we make our picks right now? or have the brackets not been released yet?

[nickerjones]

where is it at?

[ricoFlame]

Can we make our picks right now? or have the brackets not been released yet?

Nope...you can make your pick as soon as the brackets are announced...

[Cheerio]

Nope...you can make your pick as soon as the brackets are announced...

Which will be when?

[Montana Moe]

The "First Four" games are on March 15-16, so I'd assume Selection Sunday is the 13th.

[ricoFlame]

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[ricoFlame]

Bumpin

[ricoFlame]

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[ricoFlame]

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[drew24]

Joined thanks.

[BigBrodieFan]

I am in, ROCK CHALK!!! Whooo Hooo

[troutman]

My strategy will be to pick teams based on team colors and nick-names.

[Rjcsjc62]

How does the pool work, do you need to pick the entire bracket in advance, or can you change your picks for future rounds after the tournament starts?

[worth]

I was just thinking there had better be a Pick 'em group. March Madness is always fun. Great time of the year. Great basketball and this is when the weather starts to get better!

[worth]

How does the pool work, do you need to pick the entire bracket in advance, or can you change your picks for future rounds after the tournament starts?

You pick your bracket once. You can not change after you have made your picks. You have to submit your pics before the tournament begins. If all your teams lose in the first round, that's it. But that would be pretty spectacular if you could do that.

[transplant99]

ever wonder how many different combinations are possible on a 64 team bracket? how hard would it be to do a perfect bracket?

9,223,372,036,854,775,808

Even if every person in America filled one out (300 million people),
the probability of someone winning is:

300,000,000
----------- = .00000000003253
2^63


mind boggling numbers.

[IceMan]

I'm in.

This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love me some March Madness.

Good luck to everyone and lets enjoy some great basketball.

[Suave]

Here is a list of all the Canadians playing in the tournament.

East
Syracuse (3)
Kris Joseph (Montreal, PQ)

Marquette (11)
Junior Cadougan (Toronto, ON)

Long Island (15)
Arnold Mayorga (London, ON)
Kyle Johnson (Ajax, Ont.)
Robinson Odoch Opong (Montreal, PQ)

West
Texas (4)
Tristan Thompson (Brampton, Ont.)
Corey Joseph (Pickering, Ont.)

Bucknell (14)
Bryson Johnson (Pictou, NS)


SouthEast
Gonzaga (11)
Rob Sacre (N. Vancouver, BC)
Kelly Olynyk (Kamloops, BC)
Manny Arop (Edmonton, AB)

Belmont (13)
Jon House (Guelph, Ont.)

Long Island (15)
Kyle Johnson (Ajax, Ont.)
Arnold Mayorga (London, ON)
Robinson Odoch Opong (Montreal, PQ)

SouthWest
Richmond (12)
Francis-Cedric Martel (Montreal, PQ)

[Hockey]

entered and it was all just random selections.

[troutman]

ever wonder how many different combinations are possible on a 64 team bracket? how hard would it be to do a perfect bracket?

9,223,372,036,854,775,808

Even if every person in America filled one out (300 million people),
the probability of someone winning is:

300,000,000
----------- = .00000000003253
2^63


mind boggling numbers.

The odds would be that bad if every team had an equal chance of winning, but we know there are many teams that have no chance.

[troutman]

I have the Buckeyes beating Kansas in the Final, with Arizona being a surprise Final Four team.

[BigBrodieFan]

KU is going to win it all!!! ROCK CHALK!! Whooo Hooo!! This is the best time of the year in the Midwest! GO JAYHAWKS!

[Montana Moe]

I have the Buckeyes beating Kansas in the Final, with Arizona being a surprise Final Four team.

Arizona is my surprise Final Four team, as well.

I have Ohio State over Pitt in the final, though I may well change my mind between now and Thursday morning.

[BigBrodieFan]

I have the Buckeyes beating Kansas in the Final, with Arizona being a surprise Final Four team.


Booo!!!!!! :confused:

[St. Pats]

Personally I just like the upsets and the Cinderella teams. More exciting that just seeing the favorites cruise to the final game.

[troutman]

Booo!!!!!! :confused:

How can we support a team with such a chant as this?

Rock chalk... Jay-Hawk... KU

[Cheerio]

I have Kansas beating Duke in the final

[ricoFlame]

Join up Y'all

[Berger]

I'm in!

[HOOT]

I'm in.

I've watched about 7 minutes of NCAA Baskbetball this year so I'm not expecting much. Plus I picked (guessed) a ton of upsets.

[BigBrodieFan]

How can we support a team with such a chant as this?

Rock chalk... Jay-Hawk... KU


Great tradition in that chant. If you ever have the opportunity, you should go to Lawrence and see Allen Fieldhouse and all of the history on the wall. It's quite overwhelming.

The chant was originally supposed to be "Rah, Rah, Jayhawk, KSU' and it started in 1886. [/URL][url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Chalk,_Jayhawk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Chalk,_Jayhawk#cite_note-0)

Being at a game or anywhere when that is chanted is really overwhelming and emotional.

:)

[Displaced Flames fan]

How can we support a team with such a chant as this?

Rock chalk... Jay-Hawk... KU

If you'd ever been in Allen Fieldhouse when that chant gets going at the end of a big win you'd understand.

Goosebump city.

[transplant99]

Big win for the local program tonight and will be celebrated for a day...before getting wiped out by Pitt.

[Saint Troy]

I'm in, it's Jimmer time!

[HOOT]

Why do they have "play in" games for seeds 11 and 12? Shouldn't the play in games be for the 16th ranked teams?

[Displaced Flames fan]

Why do they have "play in" games for seeds 11 and 12? Shouldn't the play in games be for the 16th ranked teams?
Nope. It's a refreshing change.

It all depends on where the bubble is. Some of those bubble teams are better, much better, than some of the teams that got automatic bids by winning their conference tournaments.

[IceMan]

With Kyrie Irving expected to be back for the Blue Devils that might change the Final Four for a lot of people.

Arguably the best point guard in the country and a top 5 pick in next years draft, regardless if he comes off the bench, Duke just got a whole lot better.

[BigBrodieFan]

Happy St. Paddy's Day and Happy NCAA Tournament Day! What a great day for the best basketball tournament in the world to start! ROCK CHALK!!

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r171/SummerLivn/irishjayhawk.jpg

[fundmark19]

I filled out my bracket very quickly today so I didn't miss out on the action. Did not follow BB all year I have san diago state taking the tourny via upsets! Lets go Aztecs

[worth]

Man, this would be the best day ever if I could sit in a pub all day long, watch the opening round of NCAA basketball, drink green beer and have a laminated copy of my bracket laid out on the table. That would be the best thing in the world right now.

[BigBrodieFan]

Man, this would be the best day ever if I could sit in a pub all day long, watch the opening round of NCAA basketball, drink green beer and have a laminated copy of my bracket laid out on the table. That would be the best thing in the world right now.


My office celebrates the opening day every year- we all go to the one of the main meeting rooms and drink beer and eat pizza and watch the games. I *Do* have to work until noon, but after that, it's free beer and pizza for a couple of hours and off to the pub. My kids are on Spring Break in Texas and it's just my husband/me wearing our green, and ready to roll.

Bad part is- I have to be at work at 8am tomorrow- but hey! Not gonna think about that now! :)

[troutman]

Can we watch on TSN on-line?

http://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/feature/?id=38865

http://www.cbs.com/tourney_central/

http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2010-12-19/ncaa-march-madness-demand

The NCAA video link is working in Canada! (so far)

[fundmark19]

It worked last year so I assume it should keep working

[fundmark19]

ios devices live streams work great using march madness ondemand app. Just type in a random us zip code when it asks for information. I used 90210

[worth]

For some reason the NCAA stream does not work for me. It just stays at the "Loading" page when I click on a score to watch that game. :(

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1134/ncaa.jpg

[fundmark19]

which game? I am watching clemson just fine and Buttler loaded on my iphone

[fundmark19]

Wow how awkward I have been cheering for clemson all game yet I picked West virginia to move on.

[BigBrodieFan]

I can't get the Louisville game- can anyone tell me what's going on there? Looks like they are getting dominated which is really surprising.

[BigBrodieFan]

Wow how awkward I have been cheering for clemson all game yet I picked West virginia to move on.


I think WV will play KY next and KY will win. Well, I hope so anyway.

[fundmark19]

Louisville is down 27-23 3 ish left in first half


Clemson with 2 sloppy turnovers and this game is 80-71 they just blew any chance of winning

[BigBrodieFan]

Louisville is down 27-23 3 ish left in first half


Sounds like they're picking up some steam.

[fundmark19]

tie game in ODU and Butler 30 seconds upset watch! Butler holding for last shot



WOW what a finish Butler wins

[drew24]

I love not calling a time-out there. Brad Stevens looking pretty smart there.

[united]

Classic finish! Love March Madness. Although my aspirations for a perfect bracket are ruined again.

[BigBrodieFan]

Yay Butler!! I was worried about that Butler game. Those games are what makes this tournament so much fun!

[fundmark19]

You must mean almost everygame! I wish NBA games were played with this much emotion leaving everything on the floor like these kids do

[troutman]

Come on Penn St - my bracket is perfect so far . . . but, Louisville is in trouble . . .

[BigBrodieFan]

Come on Penn St - my bracket is perfect so far . . . but, Louisville is in trouble . . .


Fingers Crossed, they are making a comeback!!!


Edit: That one killed. But, I'll bet not many people picked Morehead to win, so hopefully no biggie.

[fundmark19]

WOW what a shot for the upset!!!!

[drew24]

Good non call on that block.

[fundmark19]

my bracket is in shambles!

[nik-]

There has to be a majority of brackets that just got ruined by that game haha.

[Montana Moe]

0-3 so far, awesome.

[BigBrodieFan]

There has to be a majority of brackets that just got ruined by that game haha.


Not ruined. That's one so far I've missed, but Vanderbilt will beat Richmond, Vanderbilt will then beat Morehead- and then it's all on track again. ;)

[moon]

Not ruined. That's one so far I've missed, but Vanderbilt will beat Richmond, Richmond will beat Morehead- and then it's all on track again. ;)

Richmond loses the first game and then comes back to beat a team in the second round?

That might screw up a few brackets if that happens. :D

[BigBrodieFan]

Richmond loses the first game and then comes back to beat a team in the second round?

That might screw up a few brackets if that happens. :D



:blink:

[BigBrodieFan]

Penn St :(

[fundmark19]

Yay temple! Another great ending I love this tourny

[troutman]

Ouch - I had Penn St and Louisville winning two games each.

[troutman]

Who is craving Morehead?

[Montana Moe]

Thank you Temple! Got me off the schneid.

[HOOT]

Wow I'm 1/4 so far in this tournament...any prizes for finsihing last?

[Cheerio]

Kentucky is down by 5 against Princeton with ~10 mins left in the 2nd half

[fundmark19]

Geez I have kentucky going pretty deep. Dont let me down!

[Cheerio]

57-57 with 30 seconds left in the KY Princeton game

[BigBrodieFan]

PHEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW those boys from Princeton sure gave it a good show though, WOW. What a tournament so far!! LOVE IT!

[drew24]

Too bad. I really don't like what UK's program has turned into.

[IceMan]

Stupid Louisville.

Games have been awesome so far. That's why they call it March Madness.

[Glorious #1]

If Vanderbill pulls off the W I will be 7/7. I know nothing about College Basketball, all my picks were made randomly.

I picked Morehead simply because it has a fantastic name.

[BigBrodieFan]

If Vanderbill pulls off the W I will be 7/7. I know nothing about College Basketball, all my picks were made randomly.

I picked Morehead simply because it has a fantastic name.


That's the way it always goes eh. The first time I did a football pool I was in University and I had absolutely no clue/no idea about any team in the NFL and I won almost $2000.00. I started to follow the NFL and became a fanatic and I haven't won a thing in years!! Good for you!

Vanderbilt didn't win :(, but that sucks for me.

[HOOT]

I had Richmond so I got one upset right...I knew if I picked them all I could get at least one. :bag:

[J epworth]

Frick picked Morehead completely because I didn't have enough upsets in my bracket... so far 8/8!!

[IceMan]

If Vanderbill pulls off the W I will be 7/7. I know nothing about College Basketball, all my picks were made randomly.

I picked Morehead simply because it has a fantastic name.
That's usually who wins these things. People who watch College Basketball and follow it religiously tend to over analyze things. I've heard of chicks just picking teams because they like their name/jerseys/mascots etc and end up beating all the experts.

I don't really care if I win or not but it's just fun to fill out a couple brackets and follow the tourney. This is one of my favorite times of year.

[moon]

It was shocking to me to see Kornheiser and Wilbon choose MSU to make the final four this year.

They are a terrible team with an overrated coach. If they were Memphis St or Know nothing U no chance they make the NCAA's. They made the tournament on their name no shock that they are getting killed.

[BigBrodieFan]

Go K-State!!

[604flames]

Zags are off to a great start against St. John's. Nice to see a former Handsworth Royal out there too.

[moon]

Zags are off to a great start against St. John's. Nice to see a former Handsworth Royal out there too.

With the way all their shots are falling and the bounces are going their way Gonzaga looks like one of those teams that get the big upset in the first round and then get killed by 30 in the second round.

Not sure who they play if they win but they better hope their luck holds up in that round if they want to move on.

[604flames]

^^ byu.

[IceMan]

Michigan State cuts the lead to 4 with 45 seconds left.

Crazy comeback. Should be an interesting finish.

[flames_1987]

With the way all their shots are falling and the bounces are going their way Gonzaga looks like one of those teams that get the big upset in the first round and then get killed by 30 in the second round.

Not sure who they play if they win but they better hope their luck holds up in that round if they want to move on.

Robert Sacre isn't going to drop a few inches from now till Saturday and that bodes very well for the Zags Vs BYU. Shooting the lights out and physically taking over a game is not luck. Not to mention the Zags coming into the tournament as one of the hottest teams in the league.

[IceMan]

Wow UCLA misses two free throws and now Michigan State at the line to cut the lead to 2.

[IceMan]

Well UCLA escapes with a huge scare in the end.

[flames_1987]

Great start to the tournament by the Zags. I really like the matchup Vs BYU.

[GirlySports]

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[moon]

Robert Sacre isn't going to drop a few inches from now till Saturday and that bodes very well for the Zags Vs BYU. Shooting the lights out and physically taking over a game is not luck. Not to mention the Zags coming into the tournament as one of the hottest teams in the league.

BYU is a perfect math-up for them as it is the overrated Fradette versus the Zags but really they are a hugely flawed team that is ready to be killed by the first decent team they face. Lucky for them BYU (as usual) is not that good.

[transplant99]

BYU is a perfect math-up for them as it is the overrated Fradette versus the Zags but really they are a hugely flawed team that is ready to be killed by the first decent team they face. Lucky for them BYU (as usual) is not that good.

He is the leading scorer in all of D1 college basketball...and you call him over rated? :blink:

[flames_1987]

BYU is a perfect math-up for them as it is the overrated Fradette versus the Zags but really they are a hugely flawed team that is ready to be killed by the first decent team they face. Lucky for them BYU (as usual) is not that good.

Besides calling Fradette overrated....Explain how the Zags are a hugely flawed team?

[Saint Troy]

Of course the only person who had Richmond & Morehead St. in the next round is our secretary.....oh would you look at who is in first place in the pick'em pool.....(patting back)...and make sure you look before todays games start, where my glory will short lived.

[fundmark19]

Pretty sure Fradette was doing it all yesterday if he can keep that up BYU should be ok for a little bit

[transplant99]

Watching this Oakland/Texas game...if the grizzlies could shoot even a bit better than they have or play ANY defense, they would be giving the horns all they could handle. Looks like a walk for UT thus far however.

[moon]

He is the leading scorer in all of D1 college basketball...and you call him over rated? :blink:

If other guys were in the same position as him they could have lead the NCAA in scoring as well.

A guy like Nolan Smith played better, was equally important to his team and lead his team to a much better season and yet because he didn't chuck it up 100 times a game he doesn't get as much credit.

Besides calling Fradette overrated....Explain how the Zags are a hugely flawed team?

Hugely flawed because they just don't have the talent that they have in the past. They probably were seeded a little low as an 11 but they are a second tier team in the tournament and their average play this year showed that.

[transplant99]

If other guys were in the same position as him they could have lead the NCAA in scoring as well.



Most ridiculous argument I have ever heard.

The guy is asked to deliver for his team, does so in spades as the evidence and FACTS prove...and that makes him overrated?

Your "logic" is amazing.

[moon]

Most ridiculous argument I have ever heard.

The guy is asked to deliver for his team, does so in spades as the evidence and FACTS prove...and that makes him overrated?

Your "logic" is amazing.

I am not saying he sucks I just don't think he is the best player in College Basketball as many are saying he is. I think there are a lot of guys who were better than him.

[Displaced Flames fan]

9-7 yesterday. Worst first day ever. Lost 3 sweet 16 teams too.

Fortunately, my money bracket was slightly different and slightly better.

Would have been nice to see Michigan State come all the way back. Those #######s. UCLA is garbage.

Today HAS to be better.

I can't believe Utah State played so horribly against K-State. They played scared and it showed. Unless Pullen scores 30 a game, the kitty cats are not long for this tournament.

[transplant99]

9-7 yesterday. Worst first day ever. Lost 3 sweet 16 teams too.

Fortunately, my money bracket was slightly different and slightly better.

Would have been nice to see Michigan State come all the way back. Those #######s. UCLA is garbage.

Today HAS to be better.

I can't believe Utah State played so horribly against K-State. They played scared and it showed. Unless Pullen scores 30 a game, the kitty cats are not long for this tournament.


I see you had tennessee....they are down 30. Whoops.

i was out thinking myself as well.. and took Oakland to upset...fell just short and lose to the Horns by 4.

[Displaced Flames fan]

I see you had tennessee....they are down 30. Whoops.

i was out thinking myself as well.. and took Oakland to upset...fell just short and lose to the Horns by 4.


Oakland played a great game. Texas was uncharacteristically good from the FT line today or they would have lost.

Tennessee.....way to say, "Hey we love coach Pearl, don't fire him!".

KU only up by 4 at the half. WTF?

[transplant99]

Oakland played a great game. Texas was uncharacteristically good from the FT line today or they would have lost.

Tennessee.....way to say, "Hey we love coach Pearl, don't fire him!".

KU only up by 4 at the half. WTF?


Carolina only up 3 as well...unreal.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Carolina only up 3 as well...unreal.

I have Roy's Boys out in round 2 anyway. I'd actually welcome that loss on my bracket!

[BigBrodieFan]

KU had a great second half, blew those Beantown Boys back home. I loved it!! ROCK CHALK!!! Great night in Kansas!

[HOOT]

Got a couple upsets yesterday with VCU and Marquette winning.

Just noticed the entries Sauve & Canuck, who are 1 & 2, didn't pick a Champion...:w00t:

[ricoFlame]

wow, i'm tied for #2...this is the first time i've ever spent any time in the top 20 at any point in one of these...freefall time!

[Suave]

Got a couple upsets yesterday with VCU and Marquette winning.

Just noticed the entries Sauve & Canuck, who are 1 & 2, didn't pick a Champion...:w00t:

I know:bag:. I was checking my bracket after the first games were finished and was wondering why it said I have a incomplete bracket. I had the score in for Ohio to win though!

[Hockey]

Got a couple upsets yesterday with VCU and Marquette winning.

Just noticed the entries Sauve & Canuck, who are 1 & 2, didn't pick a Champion...:w00t:

I was just coming to post that. I had Ohio State beating Kansas 68-64 but forgot to click on Ohio State for the National Championship.

Sucks cause I was actually doing pretty good, had a perfect bracket in the East and 1 wrong in the West. :(

[HOOT]

Ha Ha Stupid Canuck Fan!

;)

[moon]

Unfortunately it looks like WV is going to choke this game away.

I would have thought that with all the money spent on players and their families Kentucky would have got more than a 4 seed and two close wins but who knows those pay-offs might end up working out later in the tournament.

[Hockey]

Ha Ha Stupid Canuck Fan!

;)

Were none of us perfect.

[OILFAN #81]

Unfortunately it looks like WV is going to choke this game away.

I would have thought that with all the money spent on players and their families Kentucky would have got more than a 4 seed and two close wins but who knows those pay-offs might end up working out later in the tournament.

When Ohio State beats George Mason tomorrow, Ohio State plays UK meaning that should be it for them.

But WV did not choke the game away, Kentucky is the better team this year.

[drew24]

But WV did not choke the game away, Kentucky is the better team this year.

Absolutely agreed. Talent level just caught up to them.

Great season by the Mountaineers. I really wanted to see them give Ohio State a tough tough game. Losing Joe Mazzulla sucks, although I'd way rather lose seniors then freshmen. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Huggins can do next year.

[moon]

When Ohio State beats George Mason tomorrow, Ohio State plays UK meaning that should be it for them.

But WV did not choke the game away, Kentucky is the better team this year.

Kentucky has more talent but WV really came out flat in the second half and let Kentucky back into it which is why I said they choked. If they had played with the same defensively intensity in the second half they would have won that game.

[flames_1987]

What an amazing start in the BYU/Gonzaga game!

[I_H8_Crawford]

Pitt/Butler is just CRAZY right now!!!!

LOL what an ending!!!!!

[octothorp]

and my bracket is officially toast!

[drew24]

Not saying that I'm happy that Pitt lost... But it would really suck to see them make the final 4.

[flames_1987]

Never ever seen an ending like that before with Pitt/Butler. Refs made the right call both times. Feel awful for that kid on Pitt that committed that foul

[Displaced Flames fan]

The Big East = The Big fraud.

That's the last time I ever go against my gut filling out a bracket again. Screw you Pitt!!

[Hockey]

Have no idea where else to post this so I will post this here.


Anyone know when TSN will show the fab 5 30 for 30?

[transplant99]

Have no idea where else to post this so I will post this here.


Anyone know when TSN will show the fab 5 30 for 30?

No idea when it airs there but it is a must see for any college bball fan. Jalen Rose comes off as a complete d-bag among other things.

[transplant99]

The Big East = The Big fraud.

That's the last time I ever go against my gut filling out a bracket again. Screw you Pitt!!


Dont disagree especially when it comes to Pitt. Have to say though that both UConn and Syracuse are playing very well. ND will be an interesting watch tonight as well...that FL St team is suffocating on D and really wear out their opponents.

I have a feeling we see an upset today beyond NC possibly going out to Wash....OSU, Purdue and Kansas all possibles IMO. Odd year for NCAA Bball...just no completely dominant teams. Though I would be the first to begrudgingly say that OSU could be that team if they get through today.

[JayP]

NC is sure lucky the tournament committee put them at home because this hometown reffing is the only reason this game is close.

[HOOT]

No idea when it airs there but it is a must see for any college bball fan. Jalen Rose comes off as a complete d-bag among other things.

Kinda interesting that Michigan and Duke play today after all that.

[transplant99]

NC is sure lucky the tournament committee put them at home because this hometown reffing is the only reason this game is close.


Meh....yes the first half was in favor foul wise for the Heels, but the second half is the opposite. The Huskies are just having problems under the net with NC's size.

besides, the officials are all from other conferences from either team so i am not sure why they would favor anyone over anyone else.

[transplant99]

Huskies just making WAY to many mistakes to deserve this one....wow.

[moon]

Washington is making way too many mistakes to win this but it certainly didn't help them that Henson, Zeller and Barnes were free to foul any Husky around the basket without any fear of getting called.

No excuse for not getting the inbounds pass in though, that was just horrible by the Washington player.

[transplant99]

I am far from a fan, but holy smokes is Duke ever playing good ball. Really really good team when they are firing...and they are.

[transplant99]

HUGE kudos to Michigan....what a comeback and were inches from finishing it.

Good stuff.

[driveway]

That was a great game. Holy crap I love March Madness.

[OILFAN #81]

Wow, what a half by Ohio State. 52-26 over George Mason (8th seed). OS is nuts, don't really have a weakness.

[OzSome]

Wow, what a half by Ohio State. 52-26 over George Mason (8th seed). OS is nuts, don't really have a weakness.

I stopped watching the game before the first half is over. I thought George Mason was just no match for Ohio State. I love the West Virginia-Kentucky and UConn-Cincy game yesterday. Awesome games! I am getting addicted to this March Madness.

[transplant99]

Unbelievable ending to that UT AZ game. Yikes.

[IceMan]

Wtf are the Irish doing? This is brutal.

[FlamingLonghorn]

Unbelievable ending to that UT AZ game. Yikes.

Whether that was 5 seconds or not, Hamilton shouldn't have called timeout. That cost UT the game.

[nfotiu]

2 teams from Richmond in the sweet 16! Don't get much to cheer for sports wise in Richmond, pretty fun run so far in this tournament!

[transplant99]

Wtf are the Irish doing? This is brutal.


That is FSU's defense...they are like no one else in the country when it comes to playing in their own end.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Worst bracket ever for me. EVER.

I actually picked Notre Dame to beat my Jayhawks. WTF was I thinking?

[IceMan]

A ton of upsets this weekend but amazingly, my Final 4 is still alive.

A really disappointing tourney for the Irish. With the great regular season they had they couldn't even get past the second round. Kansas should coast to the Final four now.

[fundmark19]

Thanks ND for officially making this the worst bracket I have ever done! Oh well there is always next year. Who is in for a road trip to Portland for opening weekend

[Saint Troy]

Really Purdue? Really?

[HOOT]

Thanks ND for officially making this the worst bracket I have ever done! Oh well there is always next year. Who is in for a road trip to Portland for opening weekend

When do tickets go on sale for this type of event? Or is it too late?

[FlamingLonghorn]

Really Purdue? Really?

VCU pretty much showed all the experts that they were wrong. Looks like they more than deserved to be in the tourney.

[billybob123]

When do tickets go on sale for this type of event? Or is it too late?

Keep checking on the NCAA site. They usually announce when tickets go on sale for the early round and regional games. A warning: they keep the best tickets (lower "bowl"-type) for the teams to sell to their own fans until the teams are announced early in March. It's usually around November or December when they go on sale, you fill out a form/online form and then get the tickets mailed to you.

I've been to two (first/second round in Tampa 2008 and third/fourth round in Syracuse in errr 2005 - the year NC won) sets of games, and the seats weren't great but the atmosphere was fantastic. My wife wants to go next year, but somewhere warm, but I don't know - we have a 2-year old that loses interest in games very quickly, so I think we'll have to go to the regionals and hope he can enjoy it for a few hours.

[HOOT]

Keep checking on the NCAA site. They usually announce when tickets go on sale for the early round and regional games. A warning: they keep the best tickets (lower "bowl"-type) for the teams to sell to their own fans until the teams are announced early in March. It's usually around November or December when they go on sale, you fill out a form/online form and then get the tickets mailed to you.

I've been to two (first/second round in Tampa 2008 and third/fourth round in Syracuse in errr 2005 - the year NC won) sets of games, and the seats weren't great but the atmosphere was fantastic. My wife wants to go next year, but somewhere warm, but I don't know - we have a 2-year old that loses interest in games very quickly, so I think we'll have to go to the regionals and hope he can enjoy it for a few hours.

Do they sell each game individually or do you have the option to buy all games as a pack within that city?

[FlamingLonghorn]

Do they sell each game individually or do you have the option to buy all games as a pack within that city?

You definitely can buy all games. I am not sure they sell them individually. I have only bought all the games in a region in the past.

[Displaced Flames fan]

VCU pretty much showed all the experts that they were wrong. Looks like they more than deserved to be in the tourney.

They belong, clearly. However, they are lucky to be there. They needed a phantom foul with .8 seconds remaining to get out of Wichita with a win and didn't exactly have a slam dunk resume even with that win.

There is no denying, however, that they have more than lucked their way to the Sweet 16.

Joey Rodriguez is a treat to watch....unless he's shooting free throws against your favorite team with .8 seconds left.:whaa:

wwASganccC8

[HOOT]

You definitely can buy all games. I am not sure they sell them individually. I have only bought all the games in a region in the past.

What kind of price range would somoene be looking at for all the games in one city? Or I guess what did you pay and what year?

[drew24]

First and second round in Denver in 2008 was about $60/seat I think per session (2 games).
Just checked my 2010 tickets but they don't have a price.

[HOOT]

First and second round in Denver in 2008 was about $60/seat I think per session (2 games).
Just checked my 2010 tickets but they don't have a price.

And in the first round there would be the opportunity to see 4-1st Rd and 2-2nd Rd match ups? So for under $500/seat you could see all the match ups in that city?

That sounds too good to be true...

[drew24]

And in the first round there would be the opportunity to see 4-1st Rd and 2-2nd Rd match ups? So for under $500/seat you could see all the match ups in that city?

That sounds too good to be true...
So for the six games I saw last year (first/second round) it's ~$200/seat. I just double checked the ticketmaster e-mail.

[HOOT]

So for the six games I saw last year (first/second round) it's ~$200/seat. I just double checked the ticketmaster e-mail.

That seems really cheap...I think I'm going to check out the Portland games if I have any luck getting tickets.

Looks like the second round would fall on St Patty's day on a Saturday! That has trouble written all over it.

[transplant99]

This is hilarious...


Henry Hasselbeck isn't quite a one-in-million shot.

More like No. 103 out of 5.9 million.

That's where the 5-year-old son of Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck ranks in his NCAA tournament bracket on ESPN.com (http://espn.com/) after 48 games. That puts Henry in the top 1 percent of all entries. Sister Mallory isn't too shabby, either. She ranks in the top 3 percent.


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2014584220_hawk24.html

[transplant99]

Have no idea where else to post this so I will post this here.


Anyone know when TSN will show the fab 5 30 for 30?


Looks like it will be on Monday night.

http://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/story/?id=359356

[HOOT]

I swear I have already seen this. Was there another one that aired a couple years back called something else?

[IceMan]

Well, there goes 2 of my final four teams :mad:.

[transplant99]

Gotta say......no matter how old you are, if you are watching Verne Ludquist tonight, you have to understand just how good he is at his job and how lucky we are to be around to see/hear him call something. Dude is 70 years old and whatever sport he calls, he calls it like its the only one he knows.

Even in a fast moving game like college Bball he is nailing it, knows nuances of games, who each player is, emotes the momentum no matter who has it and when it gets more intense...etc. The guy is a classic....and his voice is a beauty.

[Sylvanfan]

Arizona up 10 on Duke with 8:20 left here. Butler also up 14 on Wisconsin early on. Williams having a huge game for Arizona.

[Sylvanfan]

Wild Cats roll over Duke, they'll face UConn on Saturday. Butler up 11 with just over 3 minutes to go in their game.

[OzSome]

hahaha!! Duke lost to Arizona. I picked Arizona to beat Duke as my upset and of course I am not a big fan of them. I am a North Carolina fan. I got 3 out 4 right. I can't believed Wisconsin lost to Butler. They didn't really showed until late in the game.

It is going to be interesting tonight. I wonder if there is going to be some upset(s).

[BigBrodieFan]

All I care about is if KU wins. I already feel sick thinking about it. I wish the game was just over already.

ROCKCHALK!!

*sweating bullets* (fingers crossed)

[Clever_Iggy]

Incredible performance by the Wildcats. Sean Miller has done an amazing job getting the program back on track in only a few years. Granted, the USC sanctions (Mayo and Floyd) sure helped expedite the process immensely, but I'm very comfortable that Miller is going to be able to be a huge Pac 12 recruiter for years.

UConn's up next!

[OzSome]

Wooohooo University of North Carolina won!! They might have a tough time against the winner of Kentucky-Ohio State. I think the Buckeyes will beat Kentucky tonight. OSU is an awesome team and I think they will win it all. I hope UNC will upset them next round.

[IceMan]

The #1 overall seed in the tourney is going home.

What a crazy tournament and my bracket is now officially done.

[transplant99]

Great game and full marks to Kentucky. Glad to see OSU out.

[Dion]

KU beats 12th-seeded Richmond 77-57.......

DFF and BBF will be celebrating.

[OzSome]

Great game and full marks to Kentucky. Glad to see OSU out.

Crap, OSU lost the game. I was watching early in the game and they seemed to be dominating the game. I stopped watching and when I came back to watch the game it was already over and Kentucky won by 2.

Love that UNC Tar Heels is still alive.

How about them VCU? They will Kansas this weekend. So, Eight teams left:

UNC(2) vs Kentucky(4)
Kansas(1) vs VCU(11)
Butler(8) vs Florida(2)
UConn(3) vs Arizona(5)

Bolded will be my picks.

[ResAlien]

I don't follow the basketball too much but I had to randomly show up and say that I love that THE ohio state managed to blow a goat again. Sorry institution, despicable athletic program and generally the lowest of the low when it comes to universities. GO BLUE!

[Displaced Flames fan]

Crap, OSU lost the game. I was watching early in the game and they seemed to be dominating the game. I stopped watching and when I came back to watch the game it was already over and Kentucky won by 2.

Love that UNC Tar Heels is still alive.

How about them VCU? They will Kansas this weekend. So, Eight teams left:

UNC(2) vs Kentucky(4)
Kansas(1) vs VCU(11)
Butler(8) vs Florida(2)
UConn(3) vs Arizona(5)

Bolded will be my picks.

VCU is a great story, and they deserve to be where they are, but I've seen them play enough to know that they have no answer for the Morris twins. Tyshawn Taylor and Josh Selby, two bigger point guards, will neutralize some of Rodriguez' effectiveness off the drive as well.
KU will win easily, IMO.

I like Kentucky to beat UNC rather easily as well.

Butler/Florida is an interesting game. I tend to think Florida will win, but I wouldn't be surprised if Butler did.

UConn/Arizona will be the best Elite Eight game by far. My gut tells me UConn wins it.

[HOOT]

Man I suck at brackets...I couldn't even win if I went perfect the rest of the way. Pretty awesome tournament for the most part and glad to see a ton of upsets, that's what it's all about!

I missed a couple games last night...did they mention anything about tickets for 2012 going on sale?

[OzSome]

Wow, another upset!! Butler Bulldogs just defeated the Florida State University Gators in OT. Are we getting another upset tomorrow with VCU winning against Kansas. It might be a tough one though.

As for Butler game, I thought FSU made some bad decisions a few times especially when it counts. On the regular period, I have no idea why they go for 3-pointers instead of going for a win. On OT, they did it again going for a bad 3-pointers and missed. This is what I love about the NCAA March Madness, the upsets. I am hoping for another Cinderella team in Virginia Commonwealth University.

[BigBrodieFan]

Wow, another upset!! Butler Bulldogs just defeated the Florida State University Gators in OT. Are we getting another upset tomorrow with VCU winning against Kansas. It might be a tough one though.

As for Butler game, I thought FSU made some bad decisions a few times especially when it counts. On the regular period, I have no idea why they go for 3-pointers instead of going for a win. On OT, they did it again going for a bad 3-pointers and missed. This is what I love about the NCAA March Madness, the upsets. I am hoping for another Cinderella team in Virginia Commonwealth University.

:mad:

[OzSome]

Another dandy finish. UConn defeated Arizona by 65-63. I don't understand why Arizona went for a win instead of OT by going for 3-pointer twice. They could have give the ball to DWillams for a 2-pointer to tie the game.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Some BCS program is going to throw a LOT of coin at Brad Stevens. I hope he stays at Butler. What an incredible coaching job he's done.

[transplant99]

Wow, another upset!! Butler Bulldogs just defeated the Florida State University Gators in OT. Are we getting another upset tomorrow with VCU winning against Kansas. It might be a tough one though.

As for Butler game, I thought FSU made some bad decisions a few times especially when it counts. On the regular period, I have no idea why they go for 3-pointers instead of going for a win. On OT, they did it again going for a bad 3-pointers and missed. This is what I love about the NCAA March Madness, the upsets. I am hoping for another Cinderella team in Virginia Commonwealth University.


Just an FYI...that is incorrect. University of Florida and Florida State are 2 different schools...tonights game was U of Florida.


Some BCS program is going to throw a LOT of coin at Brad Stevens. I hope he stays at Butler. What an incredible coaching job he's done.


I think its fair to say he is the best coach in the country now considering that he has his team in back to back final 4's and simply doesnt have the recruiting abilities other schools have...nevermind the actual on court talent. He really is remarkable and such a nerdy lookin dude to boot!

[drew24]

I don't understand why Arizona went for a win instead of OT by going for 3-pointer twice. They could have give the ball to DWillams for a 2-pointer to tie the game.

Arizona's team 3 point percentage this year is 39.7 and their 2 point percentage is 51. If you make that 50% shot you still only have another 50% chance to win the game in OT. So it's essentially a 25% to 39.7% chance. Also, I always found 3's easier to offensive rebound.

In summary, I think the guy court-side got it right.

[BigBrodieFan]

Let's Go KU!!!!!!!!!!!! RockChalk!!!

[ricoFlame]

Kansas...Oy Vey...brutal first half.

[BigBrodieFan]

Kansas...Oy Vey...brutal first half.

A little part of me just died... urgh. Hoping for a Flames-Oilers March 26th Comeback in this second half!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sainters7]

Holy cow, how many great look shots is Kansas planning on just whiffing here?

[transplant99]

Rock
Chalk
Take a walk..

Unreal.

#8 vs #11 in one of the national semis.

Cool.

[IceMan]

How about VCU? Geez, this team is unreal.

Butler vs VCU in the Final Four. Who the hell had that in their brackets?

[GirlySports]

Butler vs. VCU.. I think CBS execs just killed themselves.

[drew24]

Butler vs. VCU.. I think CBS execs just killed themselves.

Because these two teams are clearly terrible and can't put together an incredible game :confused:

[Sainters7]

Because these two teams are clearly terrible and can't put together an incredible game :confused:

I think she means TV ratings, not quality of game. Small market, lesser known teams tend to not draw in the #'s like the big name ones.

[OzSome]

Arizona's team 3 point percentage this year is 39.7 and their 2 point percentage is 51. If you make that 50% shot you still only have another 50% chance to win the game in OT. So it's essentially a 25% to 39.7% chance. Also, I always found 3's easier to offensive rebound.

In summary, I think the guy court-side got it right.

I still think they should go for an easy shot by DWilliams to go to OT. You just mentioned the team's percentage this year is 39.7% and chances of winning in OT is 50%. Don't you think their chances of winning is better in going to OT than 3 pointer. To me that's just it just makes so much sense to go for a better percentage especially with a player like DWilliams who can shoot outside or drive to the basket. That's just bad decision on their part.

[OzSome]

Just an FYI...that is incorrect. University of Florida and Florida State are 2 different schools...tonights game was U of Florida.

I think its fair to say he is the best coach in the country now considering that he has his team in back to back final 4's and simply doesnt have the recruiting abilities other schools have...nevermind the actual on court talent. He really is remarkable and such a nerdy lookin dude to boot!

My bad. You are right it wasn't the FSU that lost to Butler it was the Univesity of Florida Gators.

Two great games yesterday with Butler and UConn winning. I missed the VCU win this morning and so far my team University of NC Tar Heels is losing to Kentucky. But lots of time still.

[BigBrodieFan]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r171/SummerLivn/throwingfit.gif

[drew24]

You just mentioned the team's percentage this year is 39.7% and chances of winning in OT is 50%. Don't you think their chances of winning is better in going to OT than 3 pointer.

I completely understand your view of getting it to your best player for the best chance to keep the game going.

My point was that it isn't a 100% sure thing to go to overtime with a 2. It's about a 50% shot even to get it there. Combine that with a 50% chance to win once you are there is where I get the 25% chance to 39.7%.

Having said that, I would've liked some ball movement before taking the 3.
EDIT: I should clarify inside-out ball movement. I love kick-out 3's.

[OzSome]

UNC are getting killed by 3 pointers by Kentucky and their inept 3-pointers as well. Everytime they get closer, Kentucky answers back. I don't like this game so far. UNC needs to play smart and play good defense.

[Dion]

Kansas got out coached by VCU. Took em a whole half to figure out you can't give VCU the 3 point shot.

Great run by Kansas to start the second half but couldn't maintain the momentum. FT shooting was bad and the same goes for field goals and 3 point shots. Not a good day for Jayhawk fans :(

[troutman]

Butler vs. VCU.. I think CBS execs just killed themselves.

I don't know - I'd be more inclined to watch cinderellas than the same old teams.

[OzSome]

that sucks!! I think that last 3 pointer by Kentucky was only a 2 pointer.

Barnes from UNC on the other hand made some bad decision on a forced 3 pointer. Not a good decision.

[OzSome]

It's over!! No #1 and #2 seed teams in the Final Four this year.

That sucks!! Kentucky deserved the win today. Their big guys(Brandon Knight and Liggins) played the way a star player who is supposed to play. UNC was just plain bad on 3-pointers and played awful on 3-point defense. They also got into foul trouble early.

[OILFAN #81]

Man, my family is so pumped right now. Some of it went to the University of Kentucky and are diehard fans. Brandon Knight has been unreal in this tournament making clutch shot after clutch shots. Kentucky has hit their 3's this year where as last year vs WVU they hit 0.

[Montana Moe]

Whoever wins the pick em contest is either clairvoyant, or completely oblivious to college basketball.

There is no other rational explanation.

[Displaced Flames fan]

What an incredible tournament.

This thing is set up for UConn/Kentucky winner, but I have a feeling Butler might pull it out.

Congrats to VCU. Makes me wonder what might have happened had the ref not called that foul on Joe Ragland with .8 seconds to go. It's crazy how one play in a game 3 weeks before the tournament can have such a large effect.

[BigBrodieFan]

I don't know - I'd be more inclined to watch cinderellas than the same old teams.

But.. Butler is a 'same old team.' :whaa:

*sniff*

[valo403]

that sucks!! I think that last 3 pointer by Kentucky was only a 2 pointer.

Barnes from UNC on the other hand made some bad decision on a forced 3 pointer. Not a good decision.

The replay clearly showed his toe behind the line, it was a good 3.

[HOOT]

VCU winning and winning is awesome to watch. I wish more sports did a tournament like this. Too bad the Memorial Cup wasn't something similar to this set up, even though Memorial Cup is also fine as it is.

[HOOT]

Sportscentre said that on ESPN 2 out of 6,000,000 got the final four right...WOW!

[octothorp]

Our CP pool comes down to today's second game. If Kentucky wins, Billybob123 wins and Displaced Flames Fan comes in 2nd. If Connecticut wins, Pubes wins and I come in 2nd.

[OzSome]

I was watching the VCU-Butler game earlier but had to stop with few minutes left. Butler was winning. The difference in the game was Butler's 3-point shooting and VCU pretty much relying on one guy compared to Butler's pretty dimensional team. It wasn't an exciting game though. Butler definitely deserves the win on that game. I was cheering for VCU on that game and that was not the same VCU team last week. Hence the lost.

UConn is ahead after the first half. Go HUSKIES!!! I just love watching that Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb.

[OzSome]

The replay clearly showed his toe behind the line, it was a good 3.

you are right. After watching the replays a few times, it was definitely a 3-pointer but it was close to being a 2-pointer though.

[billybob123]

Our CP pool comes down to today's second game. If Kentucky wins, Billybob123 wins and Displaced Flames Fan comes in 2nd. If Connecticut wins, Pubes wins and I come in 2nd.

Bah! I was so close. I'm proud I had the left half of the F4 right... way off on the other half, but I bet most people are. I was just happy to be in contention! Usually I'm out by the end of the first day.

That 3-pt shot Kentucky took at the end (was it Liggins?) was boneheaded. You had a ton of time on the clock, drive the ball, if there's nothing, look for the shot. Instead, force up a 3 from 5 feet behind the line, contested. Wonder why that one missed

[octothorp]

Nice, very entertaining game, particularly the second half that just went back and forth. Rare that a team gets outscored 27-3 on 3-pointers and still wins; I love watching Kemba Walker. Not sure what sort of pro he'll turn into (that height is going to be an issue).

[OzSome]

Bah! I was so close. I'm proud I had the left half of the F4 right... way off on the other half, but I bet most people are. I was just happy to be in contention! Usually I'm out by the end of the first day.

That 3-pt shot Kentucky took at the end (was it Liggins?) was boneheaded. You had a ton of time on the clock, drive the ball, if there's nothing, look for the shot. Instead, force up a 3 from 5 feet behind the line, contested. Wonder why that one missed

Usually I am against the 3-pointer at the end of the game when a team is losing by 2 but I don't mind that shot. Liggins been putting the ball 3-pointers late in the game so he's the best choice. I also agree that they could have try to for 2-pointer as well.

I actually got scared there for a bit and thought Kentucky will win it. Then suddenly Brandon Knight started forcing the ball. He is a good player and I am an NBA GM, i would pick him as an early pick because he is a good and tall point guard. The only knack against this team is he makes some boneheaded decision a lot of times. He is still young though. Is he a freshman, junior or what? How many more years is he eligible to play in the NCAA. I am not a fan of Kentucky so I really follow him.

That was a good game though. I really think UConn Huskies will beat the Butler Bulldogs on Monday.

[billybob123]

Is he a freshman, junior or what? How many more years is he eligible to play in the NCAA.

He's a freshman, so he's got 3 more years of eligibility, though I don't know the NBA rules on underclassmen.

That was a good game though. I really think UConn Huskies will beat the Butler Bulldogs on Monday.

I agree - the first game wasn't as exciting. I hope Butler can pull it out, I don't like UConn and never have (grew up watching a lot of Syracuse, maybe that's why). Second chance in a row for Butler in the final... hope that the "experience" helps them, though that's never really worked in the past (e.g Michigan in the 1990s).

Overall though, I hope it's not a blowout.

[drew24]

B Knight and T Jones will bolt as freshmen. Maybe even Lamb will go to be a late 1st/early 2nd.

[OzSome]

B Knight and T Jones will bolt as freshmen. Maybe even Lamb will go to be a late 1st/early 2nd.

I am not sure if they are allowed to go to NBA Draft that early but I could be mistaken. If I were them, i would stay a little longer in the NCAA. Kentucky always have a good basketball program and staying will definitely help them grow and be ready for the big time.

[drew24]

I am not sure if they are allowed to go to NBA Draft that early but I could be mistaken. If I were them, i would stay a little longer in the NCAA. Kentucky always have a good basketball program and staying will definitely help them grow and be ready for the big time.

Just need one year of Europe/NCAA for NBA eligibility.

UK has been a great program however, recently John Calipari has been about one and done players. Last year he had 6(?) players leave as freshman (Edit: 5 left early and 4 as freshmen) and called it the biggest day in UK history. If the next year of UK recruits is as strong as they say it is then if I'm Doron Lamb I might not want to be lost in another stronger group of freshman.

EDIT:
"I made the statement, and I'll make it again, that it (NBA Draft) was the biggest day in Kentucky basketball history,'' Calipari said, "and I wasn't talking to the past. I was talking to the future.'' - John Calipari

[Displaced Flames fan]

Our CP pool comes down to today's second game. If Kentucky wins, Billybob123 wins and Displaced Flames Fan comes in 2nd. If Connecticut wins, Pubes wins and I come in 2nd.

The fact that I had a shot at 2nd place with the POS bracket that I turned in is a testament to how wacky this entire tournament has been. After the first weekend I was barely .500.

[chalms04]

Our CP pool comes down to today's second game. If Kentucky wins, Billybob123 wins and Displaced Flames Fan comes in 2nd. If Connecticut wins, Pubes wins and I come in 2nd.
Huzzah!

[OzSome]

i just love watching Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb play. Lamb doesn't look big but the guy is awesome. When this guy gets stronger, he'll be a force for UConn.

[billybob123]

That game was awful to watch. I lost interest about 5 minutes into the second half after what seemed like 20 straight shots for Butler missed.

[transplant99]

Worst Bball game I have ever witnessed.

I think Butler should change their name to "Clunk" university.

Brutal to watch.