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Old 03-21-2009, 10:11 AM   #30001
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Re: Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

Hey all-

It's been such a long time! Just wanted to thank Clay and Dan for my invites this season, I'm sorry I didn't come around quick enough to get in with you.

Siena and Xavier both in the second round, it's an exciting time for both.

As for my bracket, I'd like to say that before I give you the atrocious record, I didn't have much of a chance to sit down and look at things. That said, I'm a horrible 22-10, 3 Sweet 16 teams gone and Wake Forest gone from my Elite Eight. As I didn't get in this year, I will not be defending my 2008 Championship....

I hope everyone is enjoying the best month of the year!
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  • Old 03-21-2009, 10:27 AM   #30002
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    Re: Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

    Alright, let me just respond once, then I gotta get going, lots to do!

    The first half of last night's Siena/OSU game was one of the worst displays of basketball I've ever seen by the Saints. It was so sloppy. Everything that could have possibly went wrong did. The team shot 27% from the field. Missed layups off run-outs. A missed dunk off an offensive rebound. Another missed dunk on a breakaway. It was so frustrating. But the fact that we went in down 5 at halftime showed just how hard guys were playing.

    But Siena is a very good ballclub, and they showed it. Shooting 27% from the field is not them. You knew they were going to come out of it. The 3/4 court press really caused OSU problems. And yet the Saints had to keep battling; it seemed they were fighting themselves most of the night. And how about Kenny Hasbrouck, continuing to shoot the basketball when he was clearly off his game, and the huge 3-ball he hit from the corner with 47 seconds left in regulation, then getting the 2nd of 2 free throws to finally catch the Buckeyes.

    Siena went up 4 quick in the OT, but OSU countered and went up one. Diebler, who'd been very quiet all game, hit his 2nd 3 from the corner. Ronald Moore, the best PG in the country no one talks about (I believe that), knocked down 2 big shots.

    In a strange twist of fate, all week long, I was brought back to 2007, when my beloved Muskies drew a 9-seed, and a potential matchup with the Buckeyes. We know what happened, and it was nice for me, personally, to have a little poetic justice against the Buckeyes.

    And now just as that Musketeers team drew one of the hottest teams in the country in that 2nd round, the same can be said for these Siena Saints. I think the Saints proved last night, fighting themselves all night long, that they can play with the best teams in the country. This season they played @ Pitt and @ Kansas, so they weren't flustered by the Ohio State crowd yesterday, and they won't be vs. Louisville.

    Let's bring on the Cardinals tomorrow, and see what happens....
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    Old 03-21-2009, 10:29 AM   #30003
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    Re: Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

    Holy shit, a Bob sighting

    Hope you're enjoying the madness too Bob (and obviously you are )

    We'll talk to you in about another year I guess?
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    Old 03-21-2009, 10:30 AM   #30004
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    Damn, you would think UCLA would make it close. I did not know Nova was this good. Damn fine start.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 11:32 AM   #30005
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    nova stomping!
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    Old 03-21-2009, 11:36 AM   #30006
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    This is an ass kicking.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 11:43 AM   #30007
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    Hey all-

    It's been such a long time! Just wanted to thank Clay and Dan for my invites this season, I'm sorry I didn't come around quick enough to get in with you.

    Siena and Xavier both in the second round, it's an exciting time for both.

    As for my bracket, I'd like to say that before I give you the atrocious record, I didn't have much of a chance to sit down and look at things. That said, I'm a horrible 22-10, 3 Sweet 16 teams gone and Wake Forest gone from my Elite Eight. As I didn't get in this year, I will not be defending my 2008 Championship....

    I hope everyone is enjoying the best month of the year!
    Dammit Bob, you should've been around. You could have talked me out of picking Portland State.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 11:48 AM   #30008
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    Well let's see how this has gone so far. I have lost 2 elite eight teams, but have all FF teams. But, the part that really, really, really bites. By waking up and turning on ESPN I have now seen more NIT ball than I have tournament ball, and I'm working again tonight. Anyone wanna trade places so I can become one with my couch and 73" TV for the rest of the weekend? I pay pretty well.
    I love working, so you got it.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 12:06 PM   #30009
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    massacre....although UCLA isn't all that great, I feel quite a bit better about my Nova final 4 pick now. They are really, really good.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 12:20 PM   #30010
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    I love working, so you got it.
    Sweet! So hopefully you're already on a plane since I have to be there at 5.


    How does CBS's HD feed cut out right at this kid's big moment?!? And, then leave the game without any comment what so ever. Wow.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 12:42 PM   #30011
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    Re: Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

    Well...my bracket sucks.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:24 PM   #30012
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    jeez are there gonna be any close games today? This is ridiculous.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:33 PM   #30013
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    Re: Preseason NCAA Basketball Poll is released

    I really thought these games would be better
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:46 PM   #30014
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    The UConn game is actually very entertaining regardless of the score.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:46 PM   #30015
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    jeez are there gonna be any close games today? This is ridiculous.
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    I really thought these games would be better
    I have a feeling that UNC is gonna give us a close one.



    Purdue/Washington should be good as well.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:52 PM   #30016
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    It's astounding how well-coached Memphis always looks.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 01:56 PM   #30017
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    It's astounding how well-coached Memphis always looks.
    they'll make 'em when they count.
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    What I wish coaches would stop teaching college players to do is the one hand tip rebound. It's a very low percentage move for a basket or a rebound to go for a ball with one hand. Tip it in with both hands or bring it back down. I see it in just about every game, and the tip's never gone in once
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    Old 03-21-2009, 03:02 PM   #30019
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    Lawson is playing!
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    Old 03-21-2009, 03:11 PM   #30020
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    Lawson is playing!
    And he's in agony.
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    And he's in agony.
    Really? Is he still playing? I haven't seen any of the UNC game because they're showing the OU game over here.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 03:19 PM   #30022
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    Really? Is he still playing? I haven't seen any of the UNC game because they're showing the OU game over here.
    I'm essentially listening to it on the radio. The CBS.com feed keeps having buffering issues. But yeah, he's still playing.
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    And he's in agony.
    He's back in the game and seems to be doing better.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 03:27 PM   #30024
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    He's back in the game and seems to be doing better.
    Believe me, I know. Don't act like you're telling me anything groundbreaking.
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    Believe me, I know. Don't act like you're telling me anything groundbreaking.
    I know that dopey head!
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    Relatively low scoring first half, 38-29. Lawson hasn't looked great, but I guess it's a work in progress. It's the Ellington-Hansbrough show right now.
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    Relatively low scoring first half, 38-29. Lawson hasn't looked great, but I guess it's a work in progress. It's the Ellington-Hansbrough show right now.
    And now that it's half-time go check your mail.
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    Old 03-21-2009, 03:35 PM   #30028
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    congrats uconn. You beat down my aggies in every way possible. It was demoralizing, but I wasn't expecting a win.

    Also, did anyone else noticed the uncomfortably long zoom in on griffin's package. No thanks
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    Michigan is shooting lights out tonight, especially behind the arc. Hopefully their foul trouble will come back to bite them.
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    And now that it's half-time go check your mail.
    My roommate brought it in.



    Thanks!!!
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