2012/13 NCAA Basketball Thread.

Cuz you based your picks on 6 year olds, or what? That didn't seem to serve much purpose other than to advertise AT&T

Originally posted by LeerroooyJenkins I agree that the there were some missed calls, but it appeared that they were intending to let them play, and it was, for the most part fair.  The only ones I really took issue with were the no call on the dieng goaltending, the 3-point foul called on burke when hancock moved under him, and the foul called on burke when he stuffed that layin attempt on the backboard.  Other then those, there were some no-calls both ways with a lot of contact.

Those three calls certainly went the wrong way. I about jumped out of my chair with the defensive foul call when that shooter ran under the guy in the air.. wtf! lol

Originally posted by LeerroooyJenkins I loved this game so much.  I didn't really have a horse in the race.  I am a big ten fan, but I've followed Siva and loved his play since he was a freshman, so I found myself cheering both ways.  It was full of excitement throughout. I actually think when you combine the level of play and competitiveness in both Final Four games and this game, I rank it up near the best ever.  And without any last minute heroics, buzzer beaters or overtime.  I think that is pretty amazing.

Absolutely! I loved watching every moment of the game! No last minute heroics, but it still never really felt like Michigan was out of it til the final minute. Awesome game, and a hell of a way to end the season :) . Still don't like Pitino, but congrats to his players for the win!

I loved this game so much.  I didn't really have a horse in the race.  I am a big ten fan, but I've followed Siva and loved his play since he was a freshman, so I found myself cheering both ways.  It was full of excitement throughout.

Was a great game, Albrecht turned it on early but I thought he was weak on the defensive end. Then Hancock once again lights it up. Louisville definitely deserved the win I just wish we could've seen Burke on the court more in the first half

Game is close. Michigan between use their timeouts wisely. Don't want another "Webber, time out incident"

Cheater! I thought ya found em online somewhere! haha

Crazy-ass first half comeback by Louisville.. Albrecht was lighting it up! I thought that was gonna open a ton of doors for Michigan's other scorers, then Hancock caught fire and BOOM! The lead was gone. What more could ya ask for from a champ game?!

Good to see some U of M love here! Can't wait for the game tonight.  All I have to say is that they better have worked on their free throw shooting after the last game, that was scary at the end. Go blue!

Wichita state deserved to make it all the way but it is just too bad they couldn't hang on or play a better game

Finally watched the games, man I was rooting for Wichita State so bummed they didn't hang on. I'm tipping Michigan to take it, I'm glad I don't have to watch Syracuse I hate watching their zone D

I think Louisville takes it just based on the fact that I think they have the more talented team.  Usually the first few minutes of the Finals are very sloppy because the kids are nervous.  Whoever can settle down first and make the plays will be your winner.

Michigan will win. Louisville looked lost without ware. They wont be able to press them as well too. Wichita never re-adjusted to full court press but Michigan's backcourt is too good for that. I thought Louisville got a couple borderline calls in the second half that also may have tipped it

Originally posted by sideways99 Wow, I had Michigan going to the Elite 8 in my bracket but would have never picked them to go to the finals.  They looked great in the first half and sloppy in the second but still held on to win. Louisville had quite a battle tonight, too. My Finals prediction:  Louisville 74  Michigan 65

Yah! Coming back from 12 down in the second half is a notable achievement (and conversely a notable choke for the Shockers.. heh. Shockers).
Mich's game tonight was a bit of a microcosm of their regular season! Looked real good early then fell apart late; but were still able to get the job done. I left the house to do some shopping right around the 17 minute mark in the 2nd half, when Mich was up 11. Was surprised to see a 1 point game when i got home!
I'm skipping class to catch the champ game. The term just started, so plenty of time to catch up lol. The Wolverines cannot play like they did tonight and expect to win on Monday. These teams love to play some up-tempo ball, but I imagine a game in the 60's. Everyone's just gotta be so tired by this point!
Michigan 62. Louisville 67.

I missed pretty much all of the games today. Caught the end of the Michigan/Cuse game. I know there's 2 decades difference between the Fab Five and now, but seeing that 30-for-30 story made me wanna cheer for em.
While i really have a distaste for Rick Pitino (he just looks like a greasy scumbag to me), I think it's really cool that Louisville was able to continue their momentum despite last week's injury. I'm tryna find a place to watch a recording of the game, but not having much luck.

A Louisville/Michigan champ game should be a good one. Kudos to anyone who has those two in their bracket haha.

Pretty seedy stuff.  It seems like they didn't really start taking the behavior seriously until the espn story.

In other news... That Rutgers coach story looks pretty scandalous! Beatin up on kids puttin it all out there for you! Well done, sir.

Originally posted by LeerroooyJenkins Originally posted by mj2delmenico Originally posted by Blur510 Was just talking to someone about the timing of this, one or 2 more games till he is eligible to go into the NBA draft. He was almost a millionaire.   And if he makes it back and into the NBA he'd make a great 30 for 30 success story That is true, and this is something you can theoretically make it back from, but it will take years to get back to the shape he was in before that play.  So his potential for lifetime earnings is so severely decreased.  Maybe the Blazer's will draft him and give him a million dollars anyway.  He'll probably give us more minutes than Oden.

Originally posted by xxbeachbum0804xx Good ole mike rice.

Ever since Kansas got knocked out I have not watched a single game and I don't care about this tournament anymore. I guess you could say I'm a sore loser.

Originally posted by mj2delmenico Originally posted by Blur510 Was just talking to someone about the timing of this, one or 2 more games till he is eligible to go into the NBA draft. He was almost a millionaire.   And if he makes it back and into the NBA he'd make a great 30 for 30 success story

Speaking of 30-for-30, I watched their episode on the Fab Five over the weekend. Very good story, and the utter racism of UM "traditionalists" was nothing short of shocking. When they were going over a couple of the letters sent in from their alumni, the verbiage used sounded more circa 1960 than 1990. Bball has really come a long way since that time, but it was terribly humbling.

Originally posted by LeerroooyJenkins Originally posted by mj2delmenico Originally posted by Blur510 Was just talking to someone about the timing of this, one or 2 more games till he is eligible to go into the NBA draft. He was almost a millionaire.   And if he makes it back and into the NBA he'd make a great 30 for 30 success story That is true, and this is something you can theoretically make it back from, but it will take years to get back to the shape he was in before that play.  So his potential for lifetime earnings is so severely decreased.  Maybe the Blazer's will draft him and give him a million dollars anyway.  He'll probably give us more minutes than Oden.

Originally posted by mj2delmenico Originally posted by Blur510 Was just talking to someone about the timing of this, one or 2 more games till he is eligible to go into the NBA draft. He was almost a millionaire.   And if he makes it back and into the NBA he'd make a great 30 for 30 success story

Was just talking to someone about the timing of this, one or 2 more games till he is eligible to go into the NBA draft. He was almost a millionaire.  

Louisville has it...yeah Michigan looked really good against Florida but they should of never even beat Kansas. Syracuse zone D too good and I'm thinking Louisville Syracuse in the final.

Originally posted by Blur510 Originally posted by mj2delmenico Originally posted by Geez Really feel for that kid on Louisville.  That was the most gruesome sports injury I have ever seen.  Hope he has a fast recovery and is able to play again. A shocking injury, have seen a few similar in AFL and soccer. It's never good to see anything like that in sports he's going to have a very tough recovery  That is such a bad injury, I hope he recovers from it, I read somewhere that the medical bill is going to be outrageous, I wonder if his school will pay for the surgery.

I saw online somewhere that the bill is estimated at around 67,00 but I have no idea how accurate that estimate is.