NCAA Tourney Non Arizona game thread

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:49 pm

You want to think about a funny comparison: think about how much better Hampton is hanging with Kentucky in comparison to UCLA (like a 20-0 start to the game; 41-7 at the half).

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:55 pm

I hope we get a shot at UK. I think it would be an epic battle.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:56 pm

Frybry02 wrote:I hope we get a shot at UK. I think it would be an epic battle.

I want a shot at Hampton.

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

was hoping hampton could put up a good fight, but they're done

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

If Eastern Washington wants to win this they need to stop throwing bullshit towards the basket.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:59 pm

Chicat wrote:If Eastern Washington wants to win this they need to stop throwing bullshit towards the basket.

Reminds me of a hockey game. Just keep chucking the puck at the net and hope for a rebound.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:06 pm

Xavier did not take down Texas Southern. Might want to fact check those graphics a bit better.

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:11 pm

Chicat wrote:If Eastern Washington wants to win this they need to stop throwing bullshit towards the basket.

GO EEWOOS!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:13 pm

This NC state game is really enjoyable.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:13 pm

I wanna shot at UK too.

I think we'd give them some problems.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:17 pm

I would be intrigued by a shot at UK.

I'd rather play someone else.

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

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:20 pm

LSU really does not want to win this game

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:21 pm

NC needs to stop with the three ball.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:22 pm

LSU can't make a free throw to save their life.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:22 pm

6 missed free throws in a row by LSU.

Unreal.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:22 pm

Alieberman wrote:LSU really does not want to win this game

Six freethrow misses in a row.

Macho Grande · Post by **Macho Grande** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:22 pm

Alieberman wrote:LSU really does not want to win this game

Was just about to post that LSU is giving NC State every chance to win this game.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:26 pm

For so much effort and athleticism, Arkansas' defense sure is meh

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:26 pm

Talk about shitting the bed LSU. Pathetic missed layup and now you lost.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:26 pm

Damn.

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

LSU deserved to lose that. What a choke!

What a hell of a 1st day of the tourney!!!!

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:28 pm

That's why you need to make your freethrows.

For an entertaining melt, visit: http://www.tigerdroppings.com/mobile/ra ... x.aspx?b=1

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:29 pm

I love this tournament.

So fun to watch teams I'm not invested in.

NC State, good for them.

Sucks to be Craig Victor.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:31 pm

Besides the 3 Wildcat games today, it seems like every other game has been been decided in the last 30 seconds.

Crazy, crazy start to March Madness.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:32 pm

Both NC state and LSU deserve to be sent home after that one. Barf

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:35 pm

Alieberman wrote:Besides the 3 Wildcat games today, it seems like every other game has been been decided in the last 30 seconds.

Crazy, crazy start to March Madness.

And Xavier.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:36 pm

5 games today decided by 1 point.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:38 pm

Arky/Wofford and Gtown/EWU both are shaping up for some fun.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:40 pm

CalStateTempe wrote:I love this tournament.

So fun to watch teams I'm not invested in.

NC State, good for them.

Sucks to be Craig Victor.

I completely forgot that's where he transferred to.

He should get plenty of playing time, so there's that...

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:45 pm

I think LSU has a monster class coming in

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:49 pm

Arkansas reminds me of Oregon. Just roll the ball out there y see what happens.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:04 pm

Getting a taste of the mighty SEC

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:08 pm

Proud of Wofford.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:09 pm

Is this Gtwn game worth turning on or should I go to sleep?

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:09 pm

Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:09 pm

Wow. Much respect to Wofford. They played their hearts out.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:09 pm

So close Wofford

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:10 pm

Almost went in for Wofford. Losing on the last possession is the worst feeling.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:10 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:11 pm

CalStateTempe wrote:Is this Gtwn game worth turning on or should I go to sleep?

Looks like a blowout now. Unless Josh Smith is going to eat someone I'd go to bed.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:12 pm

Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.

They bled about 20 seconds down 3. You have to get into your offense sooner.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:14 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.
They bled about 20 seconds down 3. You have to get into your offense sooner.

If they weren't going to take the quick 2 (coach's decision) then they needed to take it down to 13-10 seconds before going into their offense. I thought it was a poor choice by their coach. He should have tried to stretch the game by fouling instead of trying to tie it last minute, but the kids executed the play perfectly. It's tough to get off a three when everyone knows you have to get a three.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:19 pm

Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.
They bled about 20 seconds down 3. You have to get into your offense sooner.
If they weren't going to take the quick 2 (coach's decision) then they needed to take it down to 13-10 seconds before going into their offense. I thought it was a poor choice by their coach. He should have tried to stretch the game by fouling instead of trying to tie it last minute, but the kids executed the play perfectly. It's tough to get off a three when everyone knows you have to get a three.

Eh, I disagree. I think you have to maximize your ability to get a good shot and run offense the whole time. The shot may not fall, and you have to be realistic about that and give yourself as much leeway as possible.

The team didn't do it poorly, but that's bad judgment killing clock, imo.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:29 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:Lord, that was horrible execution by Wofford on that final possession.

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.
They bled about 20 seconds down 3. You have to get into your offense sooner.
If they weren't going to take the quick 2 (coach's decision) then they needed to take it down to 13-10 seconds before going into their offense. I thought it was a poor choice by their coach. He should have tried to stretch the game by fouling instead of trying to tie it last minute, but the kids executed the play perfectly. It's tough to get off a three when everyone knows you have to get a three.
Eh, I disagree. I think you have to maximize your ability to get a good shot and run offense the whole time. The shot may not fall, and you have to be realistic about that and give yourself as much leeway as possible.

The team didn't do it poorly, but that's bad judgment killing clock, imo.

Then we agree. Bad strategy, good execution.

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:38 pm

i was expecting a pretty sluggish game from uk & hampton because of the late start time. wondering if sdsu will look more energetic tomorrow as they play the flyin' lavins into the midnight hour

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:40 pm

come on eastern washington, I think you're done, but prove me wrong with a comeback

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:40 pm

Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Chicat wrote:

They got two great looks. They just didn't go down.
They bled about 20 seconds down 3. You have to get into your offense sooner.
If they weren't going to take the quick 2 (coach's decision) then they needed to take it down to 13-10 seconds before going into their offense. I thought it was a poor choice by their coach. He should have tried to stretch the game by fouling instead of trying to tie it last minute, but the kids executed the play perfectly. It's tough to get off a three when everyone knows you have to get a three.
Eh, I disagree. I think you have to maximize your ability to get a good shot and run offense the whole time. The shot may not fall, and you have to be realistic about that and give yourself as much leeway as possible.

The team didn't do it poorly, but that's bad judgment killing clock, imo.
Then we agree. Bad strategy, good execution.

Yeah, I think we're close and any difference is semantic. Your options constrict so much if you don't go. Whether that is strategy or execution or anything in between, it is wrong.

I'm not sure the players were perfect. The first shot, they got bogged down a bit. That said, they certainly did well given the circumstances they were in.

azthrillhouse · Post by **azthrillhouse** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:46 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:
CalStateTempe wrote:Is this Gtwn game worth turning on or should I go to sleep?

Looks like a blowout now. Unless Josh Smith is going to eat someone I'd go to bed.

Forgot about ol' Josh. He's looking svelte as always. Man that kid has/had some amazing footwork in the post....doesn't do any good when you can't get down the floor and can't elevate though.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:08 pm

Was that dunk really necessary?

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