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2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:38 pm
by Alieberman
Figured we needed a thread for the Tournament games this year.

I am watching the ASU game right now through the March Madness Live Ap and I just noticed there is a button called "Boss Button" If you click on it it takes you to a fake powerpoint slide. Very Funny!

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:54 pm
by Frybry02
The NCAA needs to get rid of these first four games. These games are a terrible showcase for college basketball. There has been some absolutely terrible basketball played the last 2 days.


Oh wait.... NCAA probably rakes in a lot of money.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:08 pm
by CalStateTempe
+1

Just awful games.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:24 pm
by TatetheGreat
Agree, no more first four. These bubble teams have only themselves to blame for poor scheduling, etc.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:32 pm
by Frybry02
TatetheGreat wrote:Agree, no more first four. These bubble teams have only themselves to blame for poor scheduling, etc.
It is amazing the uproar we see for bubble teams... that promptly leads to shitty basketball.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:59 pm
by RichardCranium
Well at least AssU proved us right that they didn't belong. Pity USC didn't get a chance - they clearly deserved it more.

I don't have a problem with the first four concept. But it should be for teams that have demonstrated they are playing well at the end of the season, perhaps despite early season hiccups, and are therefore in a position to play like they belong in the tournament.

Teams that win early and then fold, consistently demonstrating that they are not quality, by the end of the season should be allowed to stink up the showcase event.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:11 pm
by MrBug708
Two NY schools have taken out two PAC-12 schools...yeesh

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:54 am
by ALASKACAT
Let's pray it not three for three.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:25 am
by Alieberman
MrBug708 wrote:Two NY schools have taken out two PAC-12 schools...yeesh
Thanks Greg Hansen

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:25 am
by CalStateTempe
Wasn’t there a website where you can live stream all the games?

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:30 am
by CalStateTempe
Found it!

That boss button is clutch! Team etiquette pp slide :lol:

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:41 am
by Alieberman
1st Set of games to tip:

Oklahoma vs. Rhode Island
Tennessee vs. Wright St.
NC Greensboro vs. Gonzaga
Penn vs. Kansas

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:47 am
by WildcatStunner
Go Penn!

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:14 am
by KillerKlown
TX Southern over Xavier.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:24 am
by CalStateTempe
Fuck you firewall! You are no match for a man who wants to watch BB on a Thursday in March.

:)

Bear down.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:03 am
by azgreg
KillerKlown wrote:TX Southern over Xavier.
Can't remember the last time I saw a 16 seed with a 7'2" center.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:25 am
by SCCats
Look we all know Kansas is going to win this game...

Even so, this start is :lol:

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:27 am
by scumdevils86
SCCats wrote:Look we all know Kansas is going to win this game...

Even so, this start is :lol:
:lol:

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:27 am
by azgreg
This OK/RI game is entertaining.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:39 am
by Spaceman Spiff
SCCats wrote:Look we all know Kansas is going to win this game...

Even so, this start is :lol:
Someday, a 1 will go down to a 16. Someday...

OU is proving all the doubters right.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:03 pm
by CalStateTempe
Lol see ya tre.

This was the easiest pick in my bracket.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:11 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
I'm rooting for the Big 12 to get exposed.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:20 pm
by Coop Cat
CalStateTempe wrote:Lol see ya tre.

This was the easiest pick in my bracket.
The difference between a great shooter and a player that gets hot for 2 months of the season has been exposed. It will be very interesting to see what team takes a chance on him in the draft.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:23 pm
by UofAlum05
Clearly Gonzaga was a much better choice as a 4 seed than Arizona in the West.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:27 pm
by cats101
UofAlum05 wrote:Clearly Gonzaga was a much better choice as a 4 seed than Arizona in the West.
Rather they win this game or not, I'm still pissed they got that spot and not Arizona. Such BS.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:39 pm
by rgdeuce
Refs helped out Gonzaga a lot in the final five minutes. Brutal

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:06 pm
by CalStateTempe
rgdeuce wrote:Refs helped out Gonzaga a lot in the final five minutes. Brutal
Yes they did.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:19 pm
by Alieberman
Good finish Miami v Loyola.

1 point game

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:21 pm
by NYCat
Wow, buzzer beater

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:21 pm
by Alieberman
What a finish!!!!

Loyola hits the winner!!!!

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:26 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Good to see that first upset of the tournament out of the way and not in a game I care about :lol:

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:37 pm
by catgrad97
Every year, the NCAA tournament discovers its spirit animal.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 98, is the Chosen One this March from Loyola.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:38 pm
by ghostwhitehorse
PieceOfMeat wrote:Good to see that first upset of the tournament out of the way and not in a game I care about :lol:
I don't know. . . facing Miami would have been cool. We could even have held a Fiesta. Ah, well. . . good on Lola-Chi! :)

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:39 pm
by UofAlum05
I hope the last minute Adidas bag drop for Lonnie Walker was worth the missed the FT in 1st round for Miami.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:39 pm
by azgreg

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:18 pm
by prh
catgrad97 wrote:Every year, the NCAA tournament discovers its spirit animal.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 98, is the Chosen One this March from Loyola.
I loved the post game interview with her. Prayed for the refs to call the right game is amazing :lol: :lol:

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:37 pm
by catgrad97
prh wrote:
catgrad97 wrote:Every year, the NCAA tournament discovers its spirit animal.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 98, is the Chosen One this March from Loyola.
I loved the post game interview with her. Prayed for the refs to call the right game is amazing :lol: :lol:
"I asked God, we would do our part if he could please do His part."

Every Arizona fan needs a direct line to the Lord like her.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:58 pm
by SCCats
IT'S A DAVIDSON PARTY!!

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:17 pm
by SCCats
Early "analysis": if Davidson can tighten up it's defensive rebounding they could well win this game.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:29 pm
by rgdeuce
Of course I had to pick my son up during the buzzer beater. :lol:

Davidson came ready to play. Impressive offensively but they are gonna have a hard time getting stops. Youre right about every defensive rebounding being huge.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:30 pm
by jajoyce
SCCats wrote:Early "analysis": if Davidson can tighten up it's defensive rebounding they could well win this game.
I wish they would hit their threes.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:32 pm
by scumdevils86
well...I apparently picked Davidson to beat Kentucky sooo

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:37 pm
by WildcatStunner
I’m surprised how easy of a time Kentucky is having getting in the paint

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:40 pm
by TatetheGreat
This camera angle does suck. It's always panned out too much.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:41 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
Davidson not looking good at all....

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:42 pm
by rgdeuce
Kentucky's defense is impressive. Fuhhh

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:42 pm
by WildcatStunner
Kentucky length is really disrupting Davidson on offense

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:52 pm
by rgdeuce
WildcatStunner wrote:Kentucky length is really disrupting Davidson on offense
They close out like we did on those TJ McConnell teams too. Quick as hell.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:55 pm
by SCCats
Davidson's dead...they just don't know it yet.

Or perhaps they do.

Re: 2018 Non-Arizona March Madness Game Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:08 pm
by NYCat