2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:03 am

Pretty good chance that this is going to be the second-most exciting Loyola-Michigan game ever

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:04 am

Never in a million years would I have believed you if you'd said MI would win 3 rock fights to get to the Final Four. I don't know if people understand how bizarre this is for long-time MI fans. But certainly under Beilein, D has NEVER been a positive thing.

They hit 4 from 3pt and still won last night.

(And the hockey team won and has a shot at the Frozen Four if they can get past a very stout Terriers team today.)

Great fucking spring break, regardless of how it all turns out.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:33 am

Great Read on Loyola (and interesting stuff about Mississippi State I didn't know)

Moreta · Post by **Moreta** » Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:37 pm

So tired of nun references.

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:04 am

Sister Jean fatigue is a real thing. Though I guess it goes to show that even elderly nuns are as susceptible to becoming media whores as much as any Kardashian sister.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:22 am

I'm pretty sure when you're 98 you get to say whatever you want. It's in the constitution.

Lot of people on the twits looking really petty today

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:23 am

brian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:04 am

Sister Jean fatigue is a real thing. Though I guess it goes to show that even elderly nuns are as susceptible to becoming media whores as much as any Kardashian sister.

It’s virtually guaranteed that any 90-something white person is going to have terrible takes on the NBA.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:24 am

Rex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:22 am I'm pretty sure when you're 98 you get to say whatever you want. It's in the constitution.

Lot of people on the twits looking really petty today

it would have been about 10000x more noteworthy had she said players should get paid

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:34 am

Joe K wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:23 am It’s virtually guaranteed that any 90-something white person is going to have terrible takes on the NBA.

And, believe that college players are out there solely for the love of the game.

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:42 am

Rex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:22 am I'm pretty sure when you're 98 you get to say whatever you want. It's in the constitution.

Lot of people on the twits looking really petty today

Eh, whether you're 98 or 18 if you're putting yourself out there in the media and firing up hot takes, then you deserve whatever is coming your way.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:45 am

We'll see who's really in it for the love of the game when her hip shatters during Dancing With the Stars practice

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:17 pm

brian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:42 am
Rex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:22 am I'm pretty sure when you're 98 you get to say whatever you want. It's in the constitution.

Lot of people on the twits looking really petty today
Eh, whether you're 98 or 18 if you're putting yourself out there in the media and firing up hot takes, then you deserve whatever is coming your way.

seems like the exact same post could be written by someone defending the crazy shit written about the parkland kids

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:19 pm

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:17 pm
brian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:42 am
Rex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:22 am I'm pretty sure when you're 98 you get to say whatever you want. It's in the constitution.

Lot of people on the twits looking really petty today
Eh, whether you're 98 or 18 if you're putting yourself out there in the media and firing up hot takes, then you deserve whatever is coming your way.
seems like the exact same post could be written by someone defending the crazy shit written about the parkland kids

Well, I wouldn't characterize their opinions as hot takes, nor would I conflate a life or death serious public health issue with a stupid basketball game, so other than that the analogy fits I guess.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:45 pm

I don't see an issue with the quote given who it came from. If she were some cute little old AD, it would be different.

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:49 pm

I just have Sister Jean fatigue. I admit it. I'm sure she has all kinds of retrograde opinions even beyond marrying a God that doesn't exist, so I'll take my cynicism elsewhere for the time being.

But Satan help us all if Loyola somehow wins this thing. You'll find me in a bunker somewhere.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:53 pm

Yeah? I'd love it if they win. Mid-majors 4ever.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:53 pm

Also would love it if Villanova loses tomorrow and we hire Ashley Howard before they get out of the building.

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:57 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:45 pm I don't see an issue with the quote given who it came from. If she were some cute little old AD, it would be different.

I get very triggered by anti-NBA hot takes but this is where I land. I’d be a bit more annoyed if she were a nun from Villanova or Gonzaga or some other Catholic hoops power but between her age and role, I don’t care.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:00 pm

Just the mention of God by anyone is a trigger.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:21 pm

Joe K wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:57 pmI get very triggered by anti-NBA hot takes but this is where I land. I’d be a bit more annoyed if she were a nun from Villanova or Gonzaga or some other Catholic hoops power but between her age and role, I don’t care.

I’m going to view it as a pure-hearted “these kids play for the love of the school” type deal versus the standard anti-NBA nonsense. She reminds me of my grandmother if my grandmother were nicer.

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:22 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:53 pm Yeah? I'd love it if they win. Mid-majors 4ever.

999 times out of 1,000 that would be my stance as well. This is the one and it's all because of her (well, actually the media really, but still).

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:29 pm

I have no resentment of the Sister. I like her. It's not like she is demanding all this coverage. Go, Loyola!

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:30 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:29 pm I have no resentment of the Sister. I like her. It's not like she is demanding all this coverage. Go, Loyola!

I'm going to have to disagree with you there, but still. C'est la vie. Looking forward to actual basketball instead of this nonsense (nunsense?)

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:01 pm

Even if you take the cynical approach, she's raised a shit-ton of money for the university on top of what they're already making on the tourney.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:41 pm

how the hell is she demanding the coverage

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:44 pm

Force of habit?????????????????????????????

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:48 pm

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:41 pm how the hell is she demanding the coverage

She had a fucking press conference just a few hours ago. I'm sure she could have declined, but she's enjoying the attention. Good for her, but let's not pretend that she's somehow a reluctant participant in all this.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:52 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:44 pm Force of habit?????????????????????????????

Dammit.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:57 pm

brian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:48 pm
Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:41 pm how the hell is she demanding the coverage
She had a fucking press conference just a few hours ago. I'm sure she could have declined, but she's enjoying the attention. Good for her, but let's not pretend that she's somehow a reluctant participant in all this.

the only pretending is believing there isn't a medium between shunning media coverage and going all kardashian

ETA: remember to bookmark this thread for when brian gets famous at 98 and refuses to enjoy it

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:59 pm

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:57 pm
brian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:48 pm
Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:41 pm how the hell is she demanding the coverage
She had a fucking press conference just a few hours ago. I'm sure she could have declined, but she's enjoying the attention. Good for her, but let's not pretend that she's somehow a reluctant participant in all this.
the only pretending is believing there isn't a medium between shunning media coverage and going all kardashian

ETA: remember to bookmark this thread for when brian gets famous at 98 and refuses to enjoy it

Oh, I'm the first person in the history of the Swamp to engage in some hyperbole. Noted.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:07 pm

about a nun? probably the second, after jerloma

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:25 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:44 pm Force of habit?????????????????????????????

Heh heh.

So, would you say the Loyola players are now the most famous representatives of their school, second to nun?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:11 pm

Not men’s but UConn loses undefeated season in final four for second year in a row.

Post by **brian** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:19 pm

I legitimately no joking no sarcastically admire CBS/TBS restraint in only showing Sister Jean like three times during the game.

Post by **brian** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:37 pm

I have no idea what the record for attempted three-pointers in a Final Four game is but Villanova is going to break it.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:42 pm

brian wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:37 pm I have no idea what the record for attempted three-pointers in a Final Four game is but Villanova is going to break it.

Yeah. No joke

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:58 pm

I just fucking hope this all means an NBA team makes Wright an insane offer.

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:16 pm

I don't know if anyone's commented on it yet, but it's freaky how the benches sit below the floor.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:18 pm

Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:16 pm I don't know if anyone's commented on it yet, but it's freaky how the benches sit below the floor.

Seems super dangerous.

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:20 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:58 pm I just fucking hope this all means an NBA team makes Wright an insane offer.

Wright runs the closest thing to an NBA offense of any big-time college coach. Tonight it seemed like just about every shot was at the rim or behind the arc. The passes Nova was making from under the rim to the opposite corner for an open 3 is a play that guys like Ginobili and LeBron have pioneered and perfected but it's not an action I've seen much of in the college game.