2015 NCAA Tournament Thread

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:09 pm

DC47 wrote:
Shirley wrote:My CEO has both Baylor and Iowa State in his Final Four. Nothing like losing two of your FF teams in the first three games of the tourney!
I presume that you do not work for an actuarial firm.

I would presume that he does...because the odds would favor the higher seeds!

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:16 pm

howard wrote:
DC47 wrote:I'll lay out the plan for him to do a duet album with Lady Gaga doing all J.D. Souther covers.
We lead with Victim of Love. I could be wrong, but I'm not.

Very hip. Maybe with the Tower of Power horns to add the funk?

(I'm just jealous cuz he wrote a couple of ok tunes, and dated Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks, although presumably not at the same time.

Not at the same time only because they couldn't get the dump truck holding the coke that this would have required through the front yard and up to the bedroom window.

He'd probably end up banging Gaga.)

A given. The passion and heartbreak would then provide the content for his next three albums, and several songs that she would cover. I see Linda Ronstadt going into spontaneous remission long enough to cut a double album of the best tunes. The Eagles would seriously consider recording Souther's new material in between million-dollar corporate gigs, but in the end they would erupt in conflict, sue each other, fire the already-fired Don Felder, replace their bassist, and go into rehab.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:20 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:
DC47 wrote:
Shirley wrote:My CEO has both Baylor and Iowa State in his Final Four. Nothing like losing two of your FF teams in the first three games of the tourney!
I presume that you do not work for an actuarial firm.
I would presume that he does...because the odds would favor the higher seeds!

These were top 10 teams?

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:22 pm

DC47 wrote:The Eagles would seriously consider doing new material in between million-dollar corporate gigs, but in the end they would sue each over this, fire a band member, replace their bassist, and go into rehab.

Basically what happened every three years in the 80s.

Son, (smu point guard), you can't miss that twice.

ETA: clearly goaltending. The shot does not have to be destined to go in, any part of the ball in any part of the cylinder when touched.

Post by **brian** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:23 pm

SMU got hosed pretty good on that goaltending call

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:01 pm

howard wrote:ETA: clearly goaltending. The shot does not have to be destined to go in, any part of the ball in any part of the cylinder when touched.

Um, nevermind.

The NBA rule reads that the ball must, in the judgment of the official, have a chance to score. I can't find the NCAA rule, but an official on CBS announced that the ball must have a chance to go in. I have never heard that before.

That shot had no chance to go in. Wrong call.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:09 pm

Goaltending calls are for losers. Make the shot or get back and play some D. That's the Iowa State Way.

If Robert can't get behind the J.D. Souther album with Gaga, I've got another killer idea. "RMar Plays the '80s." The first single would be the Whitesnake cover with awesome synth and the boss lyrics about being born to walk alone, walking alone down the lonely road. Alone again, naturally -- hey, it could be a medley!

We could make a cool video with supermodels and fast cars, set on my boat The Hawkeyes. I really believe in this project. It is my vision. So I'll break my pledge to that sick kids charity for the first half of my winnings on Iowa State, and use that money for the rockin' video.

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Post by **brian** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:32 pm

Xavier might be the goofiest looking team in NCAA history from the coach on down.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:34 pm

Xavier's last R32 opponent was Lehigh, now they get Georgia State. Some programs just live right...

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:51 pm

I think you can look at the UCLA call and argue that the rule should be changed one of two ways (or both):

1. Goaltending can be a call that's reviewed under two minutes like other calls

2. Remove the "reasonable chance of going in" part from the rule. Because you're asking officials to make a split-second decision on not only that, but if the ball was over the rim (and it looks pretty clear that a small part of it was over the rim when it was touched).

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:27 pm

Rex wrote:Xavier's last R32 opponent was Lehigh, now they get Georgia State. Some programs just live right...

...SOME LIVE IN CINCINNATI

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:56 pm

Houston lost a national championship because Akeem was smart enough not to grab a ball like that.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:34 pm

Wow. What a dick move by that guy from Cincinnati.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:47 pm

Purdue-Cincy, the basketball version of a death row prisoner's last meal...

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:58 pm

Did I just hear them call a guy on Purdue Basil Smotherman?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:01 pm

Rex wrote:Purdue-Cincy, the basketball version of a death row prisoner's last meal...

Yeh, the play where the guy didn't see the pass coming, and had it bounce off his face? Perfectly symbolizes this game.

But, on the positive side - Basil Smotherman is an outstanding basketball name.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:23 pm

holy shit, harvard! up 2 with 1:15 to go after a 4 point play. first lead of the night.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:27 pm

cerrano wrote:holy shit, harvard! up 2 with 1:15 to go after a 4 point play. first lead of the night.

they blew it. eggheads.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:30 pm

Nice spin at the end of regulation, cincy/purdue.

ETA: this shit is ugly. should've gone to a shootout. Or just send both teams home.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:15 pm

Die Reggie die

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:17 pm

I got home from playing basketball, saw the UNC score, then read the play-by-play of the final couple minutes. Whole thing really sums up Roy Williams.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:28 pm

BJ Anya!!

Saved NC State and my brackets.

LSU might have blown that game worse than Baylor did earlier today.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:52 pm

I do not say this lightly but lsu has a coach worse than Rick Barnes at game management.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:54 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:I do not say this lightly but lsu has a coach worse than Rick Barnes at game management.

Coach didn't miss six straight fre throws down the stretch.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:55 pm

100 percent true. Coach did have a 17 point lead.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:44 pm

https://vine.co/v/OYaVYQ5WtYO

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:53 am

AB_skin_test wrote:100 percent true. Coach did have a 17 point lead.

16 point lead apparently. Failing to make adjustments to maintain a lead like that is more on the coach than the players, IMO. And I was speaking form experience with that guy. He should have beaten UK this year. He blew a 10 point lead to AUBURN in the SEC tournament in less than 6 minutes. Just not a guy who is a game manager at all.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:13 am

Rex wrote:Houston lost a national championship because Akeem was smart enough not to grab a ball like that.

I think I recall asking this to never be brought up again.

This year sucks. I have 0 rooting interests on day 2 of the tourney. Just all upsets at this point. And I guess go for Sunbelt's own Georgia State after they took out the Bears yesterday.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:48 am

Whoa, here's some breaking news that transcends the games themselves ...

According to a source, names DePaul will consider include Valparaiso's Bryce Drew, Green Bay's Brian Wardle, La Salle's John Giannini, Manhattan coach Steve Masiello, Buffalo's Bobby Hurley and unemployed veteran Ben Howland.

Mr. C · Post by **Mr. C** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:05 pm

UW needs to cool the f out or they will play themselves out of this game. N. Iowa is clearly a more disciplined team.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:27 pm

mister d wrote:Whoa, here's some breaking news that transcends the games themselves ...

According to a source, names DePaul will consider include Valparaiso's Bryce Drew, Green Bay's Brian Wardle, La Salle's John Giannini, Manhattan coach Steve Masiello, Buffalo's Bobby Hurley and unemployed veteran Ben Howland.

Only one on that list who seems like a fit to me is Wardle.

Marc Stein tweeted overnight that Ty Corbin to DePaul is being told in the NBA coaching circles. This would have about the same fit (NBA coaching retread returns to his alma mater) and success rate (22-43 in two seasons) as Eddie Jordan to Rutgers.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:46 pm

Kind of wishing I didn't start following this Buffalo game. Just ugly. Lots of fouls and extremely sloppy play from Buffalo.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:55 pm

Looking at the boxscore on the side of the screen, it looks like both teams are playing 3 guards, no centers. Is that normal these days?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:15 pm

Yes, that's normal. When Duke is eliminated in a game where Okafor scores 30, you'll see why.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:25 pm

Way, way, way too excited for Kansas-Wichita State. But it may be the black and gold thing.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:32 pm

Weird. I can't find when Iowa State is playing. Think it's tomorrow, but what time?

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:42 pm

DC47 wrote:Weird. I can't find when Iowa State is playing. Think it's tomorrow, but what time?

12:10 ET. Apparently a Cyclone looks like a dragon.

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:01 pm

Brontoburglar wrote:Way, way, way too excited for Kansas-Wichita State. But it may be the black and gold thing.

I hope Wichita State wins by 50.

Fuck Kansas. Their alums are a miserable bunch of shitheads.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:08 pm

As good as a defeat of the Pitinos would be for the Big West conference, I just don't like this Irvine team and their big 7'6" stiff who is destined to sit on an NBA bench.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:30 pm

Brontoburglar wrote:
DC47 wrote:Weird. I can't find when Iowa State is playing. Think it's tomorrow, but what time?
12:10 ET. Apparently a Cyclone looks like a dragon.

Is 'Cyclone' a nickname for the Hawkeyes? I can definitely see people confusing hawks with dragons; both fly, after all. I'm very impressed with what Steve Alford is doing with the team this year. I'll bet they're happy back in Des Moines with this unstoppable team. Me too -- in a more financial kind of way than the homies, of course. I've got the boat design pretty much roughed out. Not sure yet just how to align the helipad with the rotating sky lounge. I don't want sun to hit the copter and cause glare in the lounge, of course.

After ISU wins the tournament, perhaps we'll have a nice little outing on the boat for the team. They paid for it, after all. I remember the good old days with Jalen, Juwan, Chris and the boys, tooling up and down Lake Michigan with the girls from the club. Great for recruiting. Those days ended way too soon.

This time it will be different, as I've got a bigger boat. Also, can the NCAA possibly enforce rules as to coke, strippers, cash-laden birthday cakes and such when we're way out beyond the continental shelf? There's no NCAA in the Bahamas! Even the bankers wear shorts with their business attire. So it's pretty clear that they don't are about the petty little stuff.