XH Madness 2011 Selection Sunday (4:30 PM EST)

[Michigan Muskie]

You have about ten minutes to give me your total rep point total if you want to improve your chances at a better seed. The 1 seeds will be revealed at 4:30. Brackets hopefully revealed before 5. (Eastern time.)

[SixFig]

29501 point(s) total...now in fifth overall (passing PMI)

Here is the theme song for selection sunday NCAA College Basketball Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzBAqzGWM3A)

[HuskyMuskie]

Anxiously awaiting... :D

[Michigan Muskie]

Technical difficulties (lots of last minute updates.) Want to get it right before announcing. New time: 5 PM

[X-band '01]

Michigan Muskie has this down - always leave your audience wanting more.

Too bad the real Selection Committee can't just say, "uh, we're not ready yet. Call us at 8:00 when 60 Minutes is over."

[Buck Futler]

I need no rep point total. Buck Futler should skate by as an at-large in the SWAC conference.

I've worked by rear end off this year, sir. I am waiting around my computer screen clicking refresh waiting on the opportunity that only comes around once a year.

I will be greatly disappointed if Buck doesn't squeak into a #16 play-in game. With a full green rep bar at only 13 posts, Buck Futler deserves this one.

Total: 3959 rep points

[X-band '01]

I'm pretty sure this is entirely an at-large field, Buck. There's no conference of Popes, no conference of virgins, I can go on and on and on.

[XULucho27]

My total points and overall ranked have increased since Friday, but I'll do the honorable thing and remain locked into what a posted then.

I fear none. I eat the young of all who stand in my way. I play for keeps. Bring it on.

[paulxu]

There's no conference of Popes, no conference of virgins,

Well that's too damn bad for sure.

[Michigan Muskie]

The final bracket is not ready yet, but the 1 seeds are in!

The top overall seed, drawing the 1 seed in the North region is: Six Fig

The other 1 seeds in order are:

Tardy Turtle (East)
PMI (West)
American X (South)

[Masterofreality]

The final bracket is not ready yet, but the 1 seeds are in!

The top overall seed, drawing the 1 seed in the North region is: Six Fig

The other 1 seeds in order are:

Tardy Turtle
PMI
American X

Good. Like the Musketeers, I like being underrated.

The chip is firmly on the shoulder.

[paulxu]

Just curious. After you seed everybody...then what happens?

[XULucho27]

The final bracket is not ready yet, but the 1 seeds are in!

The top overall seed, drawing the 1 seed in the North region is: Six Fig

The other 1 seeds in order are:

Tardy Turtle
PMI
American X

First #1 out, PMI.

My hatred for this "man" knows no bounds.

[waggy]

Boy the committee has really taken a grandstand against rep whoring with these seeds.

[vee4xu]

Grandstand is the wrong term in my opinion. If MM really did make adjustments for rep whoring, it is not grandstanding, but rather adjusting the comps to the subject. No big deal there. Just legitimate business sense by a good mind.

[Michigan Muskie]

Grandstand is the wrong term in my opinion. If MM really did make adjustments for rep whoring, it is not grandstanding, but rather adjusting the comps to the subject. No big deal there. Just legitimate business sense by a good mind.

Rep index is weighted more than rep point total. That sort of accounts for whoring, but not entirely since the system is still mostly objective. (It's not entirely objective because the weight factors were ultimately decided by The Selection Committee.)

[Michigan Muskie]

1 SixFig
16 ATL Muskie

8 xu95
9 XULucho

5 xuab
12 boozehound

4 paulxu
13 pizza delivery

6 Waggy
11 vee4xu

3 Snipe
14 xavier j

7 x-band '01
10 STLXUfan

2 Xpectations
15 xubrew

[Michigan Muskie]

1 AmericanX
16 XU-PA

8 MADXSTER
9 Emp

5 xman95
12 Pete Delkus

4 ballyhoo
13 drudy23

6 Muskie
11 Jumpy

3 DC Muskie
14 Xavierana

7 wkrq59
10 BBC 08

2 Masterofreality
15 Michigan Muskie (Note: Purely coincidental...what did you say about that chip??)

[Michigan Muskie]

1 Tardy Turtle
16 Drew's Crew

8 bobbiemcgee
9 PM Thor

5 kyxu
12 coasterville95

4 xudash
13 Muskied

6 GoMuskies
11 blobfan

3 xeus
14 LadyMuskie

7 muskiefan82
10 BandAid

2 Kahn's Krazy
15 X Communicator

[Michigan Muskie]

1 PMI
16 Pimpinthebox

8 Titanxman04
9 XU Glow

5 chico
12 Strange Brew

4 XU 87
13 gladdenguy

6 cheese
11 Smails

3 JimmyTwoTimes
14 XU05and07

7 Coach Mack
10 Juice

2 nuts4xu
15 Smooth

[xuab]

Juice vs Coach Mack? I feel for ya Juice.

[muskiefan82]

I have the same seed as Coach MacK? I think I have already won.

[Smooth]

2 nuts4xu
15 Smooth

Nuts was in the XavierHoops Fantasy Football League......until he decided he wanted to be in a "better" league. Funny, he was never good enough to win the XH league. Kind of like dayton leaving the MCC for the Great Midwest.

[ballyhoohoo]

Drudy and I in round one! A clash of titans from the westside, I am asking the game be moved to St Dominic's gym.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

1 PMI
16 Pimpinthebox

8 Titanxman04
9 XU Glow

5 chico
12 Strange Brew

4 XU 87
13 gladdenguy

6 cheese
11 Smails

3 JimmyTwoTimes
14 XU05and07

7 Coach Mack
10 Juice

2 nuts4xu
15 Smooth

Don't quite know how I missed all this discussion. Sweet bracket though. _LH is gonna be complaining Seth Greenberg style about how he didn't get in. Cheese and Smails are a formidable 2nd round opponent should I advance. With Coach Mack looming, this could be a tough region to get out of. Nuts, Juice, and Smooth have their work cut out for them

[coasterville95]

Am I nerd if I very slowly scrolled those posts acting like I was making the announcements? I did have to sweat throug half a bracket.

A 12 seed for my first showing, but I have kyxu. Thats rough, I mean hr posts real insightful thought provoking post. Contrast to the useless drivel and homer posts I make. I do have a record of getting xaviet news brought here to the forums pretty quickly. And I participate in live chats.

Sorry Juice, that is the roughest 7/10 ever

[Michigan Muskie]

Am I nerd if I very slowly scrolled those posts acting like I was making the announcements? I did have to sweat throug half a bracket.

No...in fact, I was considering about a 15 minute delay between each bracket, or forcing everyone to join a live chat to do the announcements.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Should we fill out our brackets here or in a separate thread?

[Michigan Muskie]

Should we fill out our brackets here or in a separate thread?

Link to bracket: XH Madness 2011 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=387645)

[XULucho27]

Chicago, IL.

Sitting in his recliner with an ice-cold Goose Island Winter Mild Winter Ale, Lucho anxiously awaited the announcements of Selection Sunday.

"To tell you the truth, I'll just be happy to be selected," said the 24 year old posting phenom with a signature smile beaming across his face. "There is seriously some great talent out there and it would be a great honor to compete against them."

Lucho joined the XavierHoops board in February of last year. After a lackluster beginning to his career, Lucho decided that if he wanted to join the top echelons of the XH community he would have to work on his game. Over the summer Lucho put in a lot of work, but, as young posters are prone to do, he couldn't keep up with the frenetic pace. In September his posts per day fell to a career low .67. He was devastated.

"I just didn't feel focused. I felt the game slipping through the [key]board. I had to do something."

It was shortly after that Xavier began their basketball season and Lucho began seeing increased production from his posts. His overall posting had gone up and his reputation was steadily climbing. It didn't take long for the young man to earn a reputation beyond repute and his posts per day now stand at a career high 1.15.

Lucho, now stands as a 9 seed in the East region, facing #8 xu95 in the always brutal 8-9 matchup. "I think 95 is a great poster. I think he's got quality stuff and it's going to take some hard work to beat him, but I'm looking forward to it. I just got to stick to what I know."

Always with his signature smile Lucho takes a sip of his beer as the debonair law student reflects on his forthcoming matchup. "Like I said I'm just happy to be a part of it, but don't be surprised if I turn a few heads while I'm at it."

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Link to bracket: XH Madness 2011 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=387645)

That is awesome!

[XULucho27]

Also, why is PMI the 1 seed in two regions?

[Michigan Muskie]

Also, why is PMI the 1 seed in two regions?

Good catch. Changed.

[Michigan Muskie]

That is awesome!

The problem with that site is the brackets are not interactive, meaning we can't set up a pick 'em contest on that site.

[vee4xu]

Wow, I start out head-to-head with Waggy, moderator extraordinaire. If I can somehow squeak by Waggy (highly doubtful) odds are I get Snipe.

Thanks Michigan, I shall await my parting gift! :D

[waggy]

My advise is to just lay down. Don't want to have send you on a "vacation"...

[X-band '01]

How is Tel Aviv Muskie in the North region? Didn't Michigan Muskie get the memo that he isn't allowed to play in a Thursday-Saturday matchup?

[Masterofreality]

2 Masterofreality
15 Michigan Muskie (Note: Purely coincidental...what did you say about that chip??)

Firmly in place.

Like Xavier with Seth Davis and Las Vegas, who picked Dookcane, I care less about opinionated rankings.

Only performance counts. ;)

[vee4xu]

My advise is to just lay down. Don't want to have send you on a "vacation"...

Hahahaha. Great response.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

SCOUTING MY FIRST ROUND OPPONENT : XU05and07

http://www.xavierhoops.com/forums/member.php?u=153

Total posts - 2898
Posts per day - 2.57

Most recent post - "10) Sir Edmund Hillary - New Zealand"
Second most recent post - "I won't devulge his name...but his wife and he were 2006 grads of our fine institution"

Strengths
-Balances posts in off topic and Men's basketball forums well.
-Brief but effective posts.
-Responds well to caption contests and anything about Titanx.

Weaknesses
-Rarely posts in the smack thread.
-His brief posts can sometimes leave people with wanting more.
-Had a long gap in between posts from January 6 until recently. Could be rusty with that layoff

[X-band '01]

The following sites have been announced as regional hosts for the tournament:

North Region - The Bonnies Bandwagon
South Region - CatsPause
East Region - DukeBasketballReport
West Region - UDPride

Final Four - XavierHoops

[xudash]

All this brings a new definition to "post player."

BTW,

JTT37's scouting report is solid, as is XULucho's "on campus" media report for Selection Sunday.

[Muskied]

This is the best idea i've seen since...well ever really.

Who ever needs repping here, please advise.

[xudash]

Fans of winning programs come up with ideas like this.

Fans of losing programs discuss the idea of breaking their coach's contract.

[Michigan Muskie]

Fans of winning programs come up with ideas like this.

Fans of losing programs discuss the idea of breaking their coach's contract.

Trust me, if Xavier had taken a crap in Pittsburgh today, I was probably going to postpone Selection Sunday. This would have been no fun to announce all pissed off.

[Titanxman04]

1 PMI
16 Pimpinthebox

8 Titanxman04
9 XU Glow

5 chico
12 Strange Brew

4 XU 87
13 gladdenguy

6 cheese
11 Smails

3 JimmyTwoTimes
14 XU05and07

7 Coach Mack
10 Juice

2 nuts4xu
15 Smooth

Great. I have to go up against the King of Babes and then, if I manage that, I take on the DC Douchebag. Wonderful.

Well, come get a taste.

Furthermore, how do we progress through the brackets?

Even furthermore-er... Nicely done Michigan Muskie.

[Michigan Muskie]

Furthermore, how do we progress through the brackets?

Even furthermore-er... Nicely done Michigan Muskie.

There is a new thread that explains the system...and thanks.

[Pete Delkus]

I feel a strange bond to Boozehound, Coasterville 95 and Strangebrew as we are 12 seeds. Historically, the #5 vs. #12 match-up has produced a significant number of upsets with the #12 seed winning 33% of the time.

I think we can pull at least 2 upsets or even make it like 2009 where 3 #12's moved on.

Good luck boys.

The Delki' travel well.

http://www.cfwineopener.org/images/2009_Pete_Delkus_r.jpg

[Michigan Muskie]

FYI - thanks to those of you who have issued positive reps AFTER THE SEEDING. An hour after the bracket was released, I would now be the strongest 12 seed instead of a 15.

You're a savvy group, you.

[PMI]

I have to say, I wasn't expecting a one seed but I'll take it. Pimp in the first round is hardly a reward for earning a top spot though, and I will not take this matchup lightly. A Titan or Glow second round will also be really tough. I will either have to go through the beard or go through the man I admire most on this board, due to his closeness with so many hot girls. Should be a distracting second round. To top it off, I'm in a bracket with the king of the photoshop, the great Nuts, and the head coach of Xavier basketball. The winner of this bracket will be battle tested.

But at the end of the day, I believe in my posting abilities to take me to the next level.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

I have to say, I wasn't expecting a one seed but I'll take it. Pimp in the first round is hardly a reward for earning a top spot though, and I will not take this matchup lightly. A Titan or Glow second round will also be really tough. I will either have to go through the beard or go through the man I admire most on this board, due to his closeness with so many hot girls. Should be a distracting second round. To top it off, I'm in a bracket with the king of the photoshop, the great Nuts, and the head coach of Xavier basketball. The winner of this bracket will be battle tested.

But at the end of the day, I believe in my posting abilities to take me to the next level.

We are in the region of Death thats for sure.

Add in rabble rouser Titan, The legendary XU Glow, Chiiiiiiiico, Brew that tends to be unusual, Hard nosed XU 87, John Madden Gladden, with some Cheese and smails. Wow.

Children under the age of 16 should not be permitted to watch these posters compete.

Is there going to be a CBI?

[BandAid]

1 Tardy Turtle
16 Drew's Crew

8 bobbiemcgee
9 PM Thor

5 kyxu
12 coasterville95

4 xudash
13 Muskied

6 GoMuskies
11 blobfan

3 xeus
14 LadyMuskie

7 muskiefan82
10 BandAid

2 Kahn's Krazy
15 X Communicator

I wasn't going to participate, but now that the brackets are out there is only one thing to do: win the whole f*cking thing!

My posting skills are undeniable...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mmBw3uzPnJI/S_5HXcpLekI/AAAAAAABShE/w5JW8u_2j4g/s1600/Haters_Gonna_Hate_23.jpg

[LadyMuskie]

Wow! I can't believe I made it. I didn't think I had that many reps. But, cool. I feel so special to have made it. I don't think there is much chance I get past Xeus, because, well, he's Xeus. But, I'm still excited and ready to make it tough for him to move forward in our bracket.

[X-band '01]

1 PMI
16 ATL Muskie

8 xu95
9 XULucho

5 xuab
12 boozehound

4 paulxu
13 pizza delivery

6 Waggy
11 vee4xu

3 Snipe
14 xavier j

7 x-band '01
10 STLXUfan

2 Xpectations
15 xubrew

I think this is the one where SixFig is the top seed, correct?

This is not the soft region that people think. Snipe is clearly underseeded as a 3 here; we all know that he's the North favorite to go to the Final 4, but this is a deep field. SixFig is the top overall poster on the S-Curve, no question. Xpectations is another sleeper for the overall title contender. And let's not forget out-of-towners like Wags and Paul who always carry the load and often exceed the seed.

We know what xuab is capable of every time Chris Mack has a show (or doesn't have a show). Brew is grossly underseeded as a 15, and you can rest assured he'll be well prepared for his opener against Xpectations. xu95 is another old guard poster that can't be overlooked should he make it to round 2.

As for me, I only hope I can follow the path of another 7 seed back in 2004. They faced deficits of 14 points, 11 points, and 8 points in all their games before finishing The Run.

STLXUFan would be a worthy 1st round opponent. Xpectations and Snipe are legends in their own mind but certainly beatable.

[gladdenguy]

That is awesome!

Unbelievable. I love it.

Props Michigan Muskie.

[Juice]

Juice vs Coach Mack? I feel for ya Juice.

This is bullshit. I would rather go against Q than Coach Mack. Who do I have to have sexual relations with to fix this?

[XULucho27]

This is bullshit. I would rather go against Q than Coach Mack. Who do I have to have sexual relations with to fix this?

I can't fix it, but I'll be gentle.

[Michigan Muskie]

This is bullshit. I would rather go against Q than Coach Mack. Who do I have to have sexual relations with to fix this?

Coach Mack is riding one very big win into the tournament. His SOS is off the charts, but the rest of his season it seemed he didn't show up. Not only is he beatable, but you'll make a shitload of enemies on the board if you take him down.

Kind of a no win for Juice here. The Committee apologizes.

[BBC 08]

This is bullshit. I would rather go against Q than Coach Mack. Who do I have to have sexual relations with to fix this?

I think Q is just as tough as Coach. I'm fearing my match up with him. Q is a great American.

[Juice]

I think Q is just as tough as Coach. I'm fearing my match up with him. Q is a great American.

My biggest fear was playing against Coach. Q was #2 on my list. I am the Dayton of this tournament, out in the first round by a large margin in embarrassing fashion.

[X-band '01]

Imaging Nuts (the old manager) versus Coach Mack (the old player). Clearly the selection committee (Michigan Muskie) does seem to look for certain matchups in later rounds.

[Kahns Krazy]

I have 2 things to say about this whole thing:

1) It is exceedingly silly.
2) I freaking love it.

[SixFig]

I am honored to be the number one team overall. Even more-so, I am humbled to go against ATLMuskie, who I looked up to since I first started reading Xavier message boards. It's a shame he has gone on hiatus since last May. His last post what in the "Don't ask, don't tell" discussion. Maybe he joined the army?

I don't know how this little game really works, but I wish the rest of you good luck. I'm counting on you guys to take out coach mack so I don't have to be the bad guy.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

This is bullshit. I would rather go against Q than Coach Mack. Who do I have to have sexual relations with to fix this?

Ya you got screwed. As Michigan pointed out, its a lose lose vs Coach Mack.

If he posts again, we're all toast.

We are in the region of Death. Everything will be a war. I'll preview it sometime tomorrow with detailed scouting reports.

[Michigan Muskie]

I discovered how to allow everyone to make picks online. Yes, that means there can be gambling on this dumb game.

This way, even if you get knocked out of the tournament, you can still be in the tournament. Be sure to pick with your brain and not with your ego.

To make your XH Madness tournament bracket selections, go here:

XH Madness Picks (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=387645)

INSTRUCTIONS:
You should see links to both the Big Dance and NIT brackets. The ability to predict winners is enabled on each bracket. Once you select a bracket, look for a link in the upper left corner that says "Predict It!" (it must be very exciting.) Click on that and make your first round picks. Then click ENTER, and repeat the process for your second round picks.

I will set a deadline based on the level of interest and participation in predicting the winners. The individual matchups will not be simulated until this deadline has passed.

Pick away!

[BBC 08]

How many brackets are we allowed to have? I was hoping to have my real bracket and my "BBC wins it all" bracket.

[Michigan Muskie]

How many brackets are we allowed to have? I was hoping to have my real bracket and my "BBC wins it all" bracket.

It doesn't allow me to set that figure. I'm guessing one per registered username....?

[X Communicator]

Your holy Fuehrer is honored to be a participant in this amazingly worthless endeavor.

By papal edict, all canon law will be suspended for the duration of the competition as the Pontiff intends to lie, cheat and steal his way through the brackets.

[paulxu]

1 SixFig
16 ATL Muskie

8 xu95
9 XULucho

5 xuab
12 boozehound

4 paulxu
13 pizza delivery

6 Waggy
11 vee4xu

3 Snipe
14 xavier j

7 x-band '01
10 STLXUfan

2 Xpectations
15 xubrew

WTF? I don't even understand how Mich Musk is going to do this whole thing. Do we do anything? Do we sit back and watch him simulate something? I do like watching certain things (just saying) but....
Meanwhile, what kind of bracket is this?If I somehow make it out of the first round I've got to play a woman with the fastest fingers on the web. I'd feel like a real heel if I won that.
Down the road Six Fig, Snipe and the Wags???

I've taken a close look here. I don't think any of you all were born when I graduated from X. That's got to be worth something. You all were in diapers while I was drinking beer at Schmitt. You don't even know what the Tally, Mug or Nebish are. Stand by to take a beating. I am the Flagship!

[blobfan]

Too fun. On the one hand I'm not terribly excited about my prospects as an 11 seed. On the other hand, there are many esteemed posters seeded lower so I will not complain. Frankly, I'm stunned my reputation is high enough to warrant a seeding at all. It's clear I spend entirely too much time hanging out on this site. It's also clear I need to work very hard to increase my rep so I can get a higher seed next year.

Michigan Muskie, do you realize the monster you've created here? Rep-whorage will be epidemic.

[Michigan Muskie]

WTF? I don't even understand how Mich Musk is going to do this whole thing. Do we do anything? Do we sit back and watch him simulate something? I do like watching certain things (just saying) but....
Meanwhile, what kind of bracket is this?If I somehow make it out of the first round I've got to play a woman with the fastest fingers on the web. I'd feel like a real heel if I won that.

I don't understand it either. It's just going to happen.

[blobfan]

WTF? I don't even understand how Mich Musk is going to do this whole thing. Do we do anything? Do we sit back and watch him simulate something? I do like watching certain things (just saying) but....
Meanwhile, what kind of bracket is this?If I somehow make it out of the first round I've got to play a woman with the fastest fingers on the web. I'd feel like a real heel if I won that.

That could be a very, VERY bad idea.

It's explained in another thread. No, we don't need to do anything. Based on the historical win % by the various seeds and a random number generation program, we'll advance through the bracket.

[Michigan Muskie]

Too fun. On the one hand I'm not terribly excited about my prospects as an 11 seed. On the other hand, there are many esteemed posters seeded lower so I will not complain. Frankly, I'm stunned my reputation is high enough to warrant a seeding at all. It's clear I spend entirely too much time hanging out on this site. It's also clear I need to work very hard to increase my rep so I can get a higher seed next year.

Michigan Muskie, do you realize the monster you've created here? Rep-whorage will be epidemic.

Did you notice what the potential matchup is in round 2? Blobfan vs. LadyMuskie. This site may use up all the planet's cold water.

[blobfan]

Did you notice what the potential matchup is in round 2? Blobfan vs. LadyMuskie. This site may use up all the planet's cold water.

Yeah. You might need to let someone else generate the 'random' number for our first round match-ups. Can we trust you not to rig the outcome just to increase your ratings?

[paulxu]

Did you notice what the potential matchup is in round 2? Blobfan vs. LadyMuskie. This site may use up all the planet's cold water.

Excellent! I'll sell tickets, they'll be free haircuts in the stands, and someone (probably Nigel or PMI) will set the line on this one. I'm anxious to see the over/under.

[Michigan Muskie]

Yeah. You might need to let someone else generate the 'random' number for our first round match-ups. Can we trust you not to rig the outcome just to increase your ratings?

There is a code of honor one must adhere to on this committee. Our motto is "Integrity Before Popularity Even if it Means Fewer Breasticles."

[blobfan]

Excellent! I'll sell tickets, they'll be free haircuts in the stands, and someone (probably Nigel or PMI) will set the line on this one. I'm anxious to see the over/under.

Are you qualified to give the kind of haircuts the men on this site have come to expect? I'm not sure male cleavage is what they have in mind, even if you are so endowed

And I'm sorry but I'm a married woman and there will be no over/under between Lady Muskie and myself. Being a lady herself, I'm sure she would agree.

[waggy]

And I'm sorry but I'm a married woman and there will be no over/under between Lady Muskie and myself. Being a lady herself, I'm sure she would agree.

Very nice, but you're dark side potential is immense.

[paulxu]

Are you qualified to give the kind of haircuts the men on this site have come to expect? I'm not sure male cleavage is what they have in mind, even if you are so endowed

And I'm sorry but I'm a married woman and there will be no over/under between Lady Muskie and myself. Being a lady herself, I'm sure she would agree.

Wait! I didn't say "I'd" be giving anything. I'm just selling tickets. Expect to hire the stylists for the fans.

Are you going to change your avatar if you and the Lady meet in round 2?

[blobfan]

Very nice, but you're dark side potential is immense.
I'm not sure how to respond to that.

There is a code of honor one must adhere to on this committee. Our motto is "Integrity Before Popularity Even if it Means Fewer Breasticles."
Good to know, although around my house we refer to it a boobilage. They don't become breasticles until they can be tucked into the waistband which God willing won't be for several decades, if ever.

[LadyMuskie]

First of all, let us never refer to boobies using the word breasticles again. That's just gross. There are so many ways to describe how great boobs are (even for us girls because they get us things and can be used as a distraction as in he can't notice all these shopping bags since he's staring at the cleavage :p), but breasticles should not be one of them.

Second, I agree with blobfan that us ladies need to keep it classy up in here. However, I'm also extremely competitive, so . . .

Third, if I can't win it all, then I want blobfan to win. You know - sisterhood and all that.

[Masterofreality]

Did you notice what the potential matchup is in round 2? Blobfan vs. LadyMuskie. This site may use up all the planet's cold water.

Sounds like a BCS conspiracy job like TCU vs Boise State or a St. Mary's vs Richmond last year.

Power to the, er, distaffs....!!!!

[blobfan]

First of all, let us never refer to boobies using the word breasticles again. That's just gross. There are so many ways to describe how great boobs are (even for us girls because they get us things and can be used as a distraction as in he can't notice all these shopping bags since he's staring at the cleavage :p), but breasticles should not be one of them.

Second, I agree with blobfan that us ladies need to keep it classy up in here. However, I'm also extremely competitive, so . . .

Third, if I can't win it all, then I want blobfan to win. You know - sisterhood and all that.
Agreed. I love our guys on here but it'd be great to see one of us chicas bring it home. Given our seeding, we might have to leave the heavy lifting to xuab and her #5 seed. She'll have to work her way past Snipe but I have a feeling all his words disappear when confronted with feminine wiles.

[LadyMuskie]

I didn't know xuab was a girl! In that case, yeah, I hope she takes it all. She has a much better chance. She should get the power of N.O.W. behind her because that'll make Snipe's head explode ;)

[waggy]

Gotta say the ladies are bringin it.

Which is nice.

[XULucho27]

I am honored to be the number one team overall. Even more-so, I am humbled to go against ATLMuskie, who I looked up to since I first started reading Xavier message boards. It's a shame he has gone on hiatus since last May. His last post what in the "Don't ask, don't tell" discussion. Maybe he joined the army?

I don't know how this little game really works, but I wish the rest of you good luck. I'm counting on you guys to take out coach mack so I don't have to be the bad guy.

I wouldn't worry about knocking out Coach Mack. If I make it past xu95, you're done. Game face. Intimidation.

http://ellamasar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2z65p2q.jpg

[blobfan]

I didn't know xuab was a girl! In that case, yeah, I hope she takes it all. She has a much better chance. She should get the power of N.O.W. behind her because that'll make Snipe's head explode ;)

No. Getting N.O.W. involved will just motivate him to fight harder. Better to subdue him with a gentle touch and lull him into listlessness so he neither knows nor cares that he's getting his butt thrashed. In fact, if she plays the game correctly, he'll think he let her win.

[coasterville95]

OK, as a #12 seed, I need to work on my Posting Quality, so here I am taking this thing to a whole new level of nerdiness, which might earn me yet another reply that I need a hobby, sex, a girl, or all of the above, all at once.

So what I did was drop in the host cities from the real tournament into this tournament. I imagine a LOT of the posters will be local so it won't matter that much, but yoou never know we do have some posters that live from far away, and they might just wind up with a virtual home game. I'm not sure if Michigan Muskie will take that into account in weighting the probablilities.

I had to take some liberties, as the real tourney has East, West, Southeast, and Southwest regions. I can map East and West perfectly, for SE and SW, I looked at the #1 seeds, SE has Pitt playing in Cleveland, and SW has Texas playing in Tulsa - so I have deemed the SE region to be our North region, and the SW region to be our South region.

We are using a straight 64 team format, no play in horseshit. Which is kind of a shame, because I can't send PM Thor to the Dayton play in game. Then again no Muskie fan should be subjected to UD Arena, so its just as well the play in games were cancelled.

Remember for the NIT tournament, higher seed has home court until the final four at Madison Square Garden.

Ok - the NORTH region (New Orleans sponsored by Bonnies Bandwagon)

1 SixFig
16 ATL Muskie
- Played in Cleveland

8 xu95
9 XULucho
- Played in Cleveland

5 xuab
12 boozehound
- Played in Denver

4 paulxu
13 pizza delivery
- played in Denver

6 Waggy
11 vee4xu
- played in Tampa

3 Snipe
14 xavier j
- played in Tampa

7 x-band '01
10 STLXUfan
- played in Tuscon

2 Xpectations
15 xubrew
- played in Tuscon

In the SOUTH (San Antonio - sponsored by CatsPause)
1 AmericanX
16 XU-PA
- played in Tulsa

8 MADXSTER
9 Emp
- played in Tulsa

5 xman95
12 Pete Delkus
- played in Washington DC

4 ballyhoo
13 drudy23
- played in Washington DC

6 Muskie
11 Jumpy
- played in Chicago

3 DC Muskie
14 Xavierana
- played in Chicago

7 wkrq59
10 BBC 08
- played in Chicago

2 Masterofreality
15 Michigan Muskie
- played in Chicago

And coming from the EAST ( Newark - sponored by Dukes Basketball Report)
1 Tardy Turtle
16 Drew's Crew
- played in Cleveland

8 bobbiemcgee
9 PM Thor
- played in Cleveland

5 kyxu
12 coasterville95
- played in Tuscon (I'll say hi to Sean while I'm there)

4 xudash
13 Muskied
- played in Tuscon

6 GoMuskies
11 blobfan
- played in Washington DC

3 xeus
14 LadyMuskie
- played in Washington DC

7 muskiefan82
10 BandAid
- played in Charlotte

2 Kahn's Krazy
15 X Communicator
- played in Charlotte

Lastly - the WEST Region ( Anaheim - sponsored by UD Pride)
1 PMI
16 Pimpinthebox
- played in Tulsa

8 Titanxman04
9 XU Glow
- played in Tulsa

5 chico
12 Strange Brew
- played in Tampa

4 XU 87
13 gladdenguy
- played in Tampa

6 cheese
11 Smails
- played in Charlotte

3 JimmyTwoTimes
14 XU05and07
- played in Charlotte

7 Coach Mack
10 Juice
- played in Denver

2 nuts4xu
15 Smooth
- played in Denver

[Michigan Muskie]

OK, as a #12 seed, I need to work on my Posting Quality, so here I am taking this thing to a whole new level of nerdiness, which might earn me yet another reply that I need a hobby, sex, a girl, or all of the above, all at once.

So what I did was drop in the host cities from the real tournament into this tournament. I imagine a LOT of the posters will be local so it won't matter that much, but yoou never know we do have some posters that live from far away, and they might just wind up with a virtual home game. I'm not sure if Michigan Muskie will take that into account in weighting the probablilities.

I had to take some liberties, as the real tourney has East, West, Southeast, and Southwest regions. I can map East and West perfectly, for SE and SW, I looked at the #1 seeds, SE has Pitt playing in Cleveland, and SW has Texas playing in Tulsa - so I have deemed the SE region to be our North region, and the SW region to be our South region.

We are using a straight 64 team format, no play in horseshit. Which is kind of a shame, because I can't send PM Thor to the Dayton play in game. Then again no Muskie fan should be subjected to UD Arena, so its just as well the play in games were cancelled.

Remember for the NIT tournament, higher seed has home court until the final four at Madison Square Garden.

This is the kind of work that gets someone invited to sit on the Selection Committee. I used North, East, West, and South because they are shorter words to type. Also, since the word News originally derived from the four directions, it was easier for me to remember the order of strength (N, E, W, S.) I have a feeble mind.

[Juice]

7 Coach Mack
10 Juice
- played in Denver


- played in Denver

I have to play in Denver in a horrible time zone in the high altitude, Jesus. The hits keep coming.

[waggy]

We have a good crew in Tampa. And since we don't really have to do anything there'll be plenty of time for extracurricular activities, mons.

[XULucho27]

OK, as a #12 seed, I need to work on my Posting Quality, so here I am taking this thing to a whole new level of nerdiness, which might earn me yet another reply that I need a hobby, sex, a girl, or all of the above, all at once.

So what I did was drop in the host cities from the real tournament into this tournament. I imagine a LOT of the posters will be local so it won't matter that much, but yoou never know we do have some posters that live from far away, and they might just wind up with a virtual home game. I'm not sure if Michigan Muskie will take that into account in weighting the probablilities.

I had to take some liberties, as the real tourney has East, West, Southeast, and Southwest regions. I can map East and West perfectly, for SE and SW, I looked at the #1 seeds, SE has Pitt playing in Cleveland, and SW has Texas playing in Tulsa - so I have deemed the SE region to be our North region, and the SW region to be our South region.

We are using a straight 64 team format, no play in horseshit. Which is kind of a shame, because I can't send PM Thor to the Dayton play in game. Then again no Muskie fan should be subjected to UD Arena, so its just as well the play in games were cancelled.

Remember for the NIT tournament, higher seed has home court until the final four at Madison Square Garden.

Communism sucks. I can't rep you. Although, you dumped me in Cleveland instead of giving me the home court in Chi-town, so maybe you don't deserve my reps.

Good stuff man!

[blobfan]

Aw, man, I have to play in DC? I have peeps in Chicago, Tampa and Cleveland but no one in DC. It's highly unfair and dangerous to send TWO lady posters to DC when rumor has it there's a guy with a very large trunk he likes to stuff women into. Xavieriana may win the first game by default. His opponent might be too distracted to make it to Chicago.

[pimpinthebox]

A 16 has never beaten a #1 seed, but despite the great amount of respect I have for PMI, it will be an honor to take him out in round one.

[PM Thor]

bobbiemcgee is about to be destroyed. To quote Rocky 3...
Interviewer: What's your prediction for the fight?
Clubber Lang: My prediction?
Interviewer: Yes, your prediction.
Clubber Lang: Pain!

And if I lose, I am not above sweeping the leg on you bobbiemcgee.

Don't look ahead there Tardy. Thor knows what and where you are. I'm coming for you.



(Yeah, that's right. Smack in a pretend bracket. That's how I roll, and yeah, I will sweep the leg, for realz)

FYI, I don't think I got the supporting member boost thang, seeing as how being a moderator doesn't show that I was also a supporting member. But no big deal really, since I really don't need it since I'm that awesome.

I HATE dayton.

[Michigan Muskie]

bobbiemcgee is about to be destroyed. To quote Rocky 3...
Interviewer: What's your prediction for the fight?
Clubber Lang: My prediction?
Interviewer: Yes, your prediction.
Clubber Lang: Pain!

And if I lose, I am not above sweeping the leg on you bobbiemcgee.

Don't look ahead there Tardy. Thor knows what and where you are. I'm coming for you.



(Yeah, that's right. Smack in a pretend bracket. That's how I roll, and yeah, I will sweep the leg, for realz)

FYI, I don't think I got the supporting member boost thang, seeing as how being a moderator doesn't show that I was also a supporting member. But no big deal really, since I really don't need it since I'm that awesome.

I HATE dayton.


You earned the member bonus. He'll knock ya into tomorrow, Rock.

[Kahns Krazy]

This is the kind of work that gets someone invited to sit on the Selection Committee. I used North, East, West, and South because they are shorter words to type. Also, since the word News originally derived from the four directions, it was easier for me to remember the order of strength (N, E, W, S.) I have a feeble mind.

At the risk of offending the committee, I think that might be urban myth about the origin of the word news.

[Titanxman04]

Tulsa has DIBS on Gus Johnson!

Here's a snippet of the piece that's being done on my Beard prior to the match-ups...

As for an 8/9 match-up, the beard was asked about that last night while he was out with friends. "Truthfully, I'm simply glad to be here. Our opponent, who we have not named since the seedings came out, is a tough match-up, but one we feel confident in. As to coming out and taking on a 1 seed in the second round, if it is to come to that? Well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there."

Titan's Beard, the subject of many discussions throughout the XH community, does have hopes of making a run. He's also going to dedicate every minute of competition to Firehose, a legendary poster who's commitment and excellence towards facial hair was a standard barer on the message board. "We all love Firehose and the individual, poster, and beard that he was. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is playing for him. But damn it all if I won't give it everything while he watches down from above."

The rest of the interview with Titan's Beard can be read later on.

[Michigan Muskie]

At the risk of offending the committee, I think that might be urban myth about the origin of the word news.

You just dropped to a 4.

[coasterville95]

Communism sucks. I can't rep you. Although, you dumped me in Cleveland instead of giving me the home court in Chi-town, so maybe you don't deserve my reps.

Good stuff man!

Sorry, you are the #9 seed, had to protect the #8 seed you know.

Actually, I don't think anybody got a virtual home game, and as I stated, all I did was drop in the real host towns from the real bracket into their respective places on this bracket. Maybe next year, IF I am offered and accept, an invite to sit on the Selection Committee, we can work out some fictional host cities to send people to, just to make this all the nerdier. (Hey, if I am on the Selection Committee, does that mean I have to excuse myself from the Selection Committee Board Room when my team is being discussed?)

BUT - I do find it interesting that just by chance, MOR (who I believe is from Cleveland and is a 2 seed, has to go to Chi-Town to play Michigan Muskie (#15 seed). I wonder who is closer to Chi Town in that one. If I had put more thought into this and tried to protect the top 4 seeds, MOR would have gotten a game in Cleveland.

[Michigan Muskie]

BUT - I do find it interesting that just by chance, MOR (who I believe is from Cleveland and is a 2 seed, has to go to Chi-Town to play Michigan Muskie (#15 seed). I wonder who is closer to Chi Town in that one. If I had put more thought into this and tried to protect the top 4 seeds, MOR would have gotten a game in Cleveland.

Because the venue for my 2 vs. 15 match is only about 200 miles from my home court, I'm tempted a new "proximity advantage" variable to the game-outcome scoring system and assigning it a very, very substantial weight factor.

[Masterofreality]

BUT - I do find it interesting that just by chance, MOR (who I believe is from Cleveland and is a 2 seed, has to go to Chi-Town to play Michigan Muskie (#15 seed). I wonder who is closer to Chi Town in that one. If I had put more thought into this and tried to protect the top 4 seeds, MOR would have gotten a game in Cleveland.


Because the venue for my 2 vs. 15 match is only about 200 miles from my home court, I'm tempted a new "proximity advantage" variable to the game-outcome scoring system and assigning it a very, very substantial weight factor.

Anyone, anytime anywhere.

Whatever. While Michigan thinks that he may have knocked me off my game with seeding and location, he forgets that Loyola Chi. daughter and MOR Grandaughter plus son-in-law live in Chicago, and we have "friends of ours" in the City of Big Shoulders.

I'll be sleeping in a comfortable bed and not in some garbage hotel room. I've been toughened through the gauntlet. II'll have the home town crowd factor on my side plus my peeps travel very well across I-80. If anyone has a "proximity advantage" it is I.

[nuts4xu]

Imaging Nuts (the old manager) versus Coach Mack (the old player). Clearly the selection committee (Michigan Muskie) does seem to look for certain matchups in later rounds.

Its ironic for sure. Coach Mack was a senior my first year with the team and we go way back. We'll have to put our friendship aside for one day, and let it be decided on the court....errrr the internet.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I have to say, I feel snubbed. #9 in posts and #43 in rep points. That bad ratio must have done it. That must have played a decent role in the seeding. Isnt there something to be said, as we hear, about passing the "eye test".

To say the least I am humbled. My lay-off really hurt me I think. Bad start to the regular season I guess I could say. Not one of the top 64, I feel, well.... like Dayton. Gross. I need a shower. :(

[DC Muskie]

I have to say, I feel snubbed. #9 in posts and #43 in rep points. That bad ratio must have done it. That must have played a decent role in the seeding. Isnt there something to be said, as we hear, about passing the "eye test".

To say the least I am humbled. My lay-off really hurt me I think. Bad start to the regular season I guess I could say. Not one of the top 64, I feel, well.... like Dayton. Gross. I need a shower. :(

That's what happen when you schedule "productive" time away from this site. Productive time from here is like scheduling home and homes with the Akron's of the basketball world.

[Muskie]

A 6 seed? Seems like a good time to revisit the rep points in the admin panel.

Bring on Jumpy.

*how do you win this thing?

[Michigan Muskie]

A 6 seed? Seems like a good time to revisit the rep points in the admin panel.

Bring on Jumpy.

*how do you win this thing?

*Each individual match will be simulated. In fact, with one keystroke, I can simulate all 32 first-round contests, all and 16 second-round contests - each one returning a final score (including the possibility of OT) based on both probability and variance. The reason I haven't set up the spreadsheet to automatically generate the Elite 8, Final 4, and eventual champion and runner up is because there are so many possible seed vs. seed match-ups and I'm too lazy to program a function that will consider every single possibility and then assign a probability factor. It will be easier to just plug in that number based on who advances to the Sweet 16.

It's amazing how much fun one can have with IF arrays and random generating functions after midnight.

Maybe *amazing* isn't the correct word here...

[Snipe]

Agreed. I love our guys on here but it'd be great to see one of us chicas bring it home. Given our seeding, we might have to leave the heavy lifting to xuab and her #5 seed. She'll have to work her way past Snipe but I have a feeling all his words disappear when confronted with feminine wiles.


I didn't know xuab was a girl! In that case, yeah, I hope she takes it all. She has a much better chance. She should get the power of N.O.W. behind her because that'll make Snipe's head explode ;)

If you whip out NOW I will bring Sarah Barracuda.

I will never get past Wags, but xuab is alright by me.


We have a good crew in Tampa. And since we don't really have to do anything there'll be plenty of time for extracurricular activities, mons.

We should go on a pub crawl and I will challenge you to a drinking contest the night before the game. It may be my only chance.

Tardy Turtle is going to win the whole damn thing. At this level it is all about matchups, and I just don't see who matches up well against him.

[Masterofreality]

Tardy Turtle is going to win the whole damn thing. At this level it is all about matchups, and I just don't see who matches up well against him.

Dude is hard shellled.

Hard to get into that guy.

[PMI]

So when does this all go down? I need to know which month I should take off.

[Michigan Muskie]

So when does this all go down? I need to know which month I should take off.

The Madness begins at 4 PM today. Live chat. See other thread...

[D-West & PO-Z]

That's what happen when you schedule "productive" time away from this site. Productive time from here is like scheduling home and homes with the Akron's of the basketball world.

Haha, I know, bad strategy. I guess I'll be better prepared for next year.

Edit: Looking at the NIT bracket, I'm not even a top 3 seed there. So essentially I am not one of the top 76 posters on this site. I need to re-evaluate the program. These are desperate times.

[Porkopolis]

So if I win the NIT do I get to have a parade riding on the back of a watermelon truck? I'm also expecting a grand banner raising ceremony where I tell everyone how much better it is to win the NIT than to make a run in the NCAA Tournament.

[Tardy Turtle]

Tardy Turtle is going to win the whole damn thing. At this level it is all about matchups, and I just don't see who matches up well against him.


Dude is hard shellled.

Hard to get into that guy.

Flattery will get you everywhere.

[XULucho27]

So if I win the NIT do I get to have a parade riding on the back of a watermelon truck? I'm also expecting a grand banner raising ceremony where I tell everyone how much better it is to win the NIT than to make a run in the NCAA Tournament.

Not only that, you also get a Pre-Season Championship Banner to raise, along with your NIT banner.

[pimpinthebox]

*Each individual match will be simulated. In fact, with one keystroke, I can simulate all 32 first-round contests, all and 16 second-round contests - each one returning a final score (including the possibility of OT) based on both probability and variance. The reason I haven't set up the spreadsheet to automatically generate the Elite 8, Final 4, and eventual champion and runner up is because there are so many possible seed vs. seed match-ups and I'm too lazy to program a function that will consider every single possibility and then assign a probability factor. It will be easier to just plug in that number based on who advances to the Sweet 16.

It's amazing how much fun one can have with IF arrays and random generating functions after midnight.

Maybe *amazing* isn't the correct word here...

Please see my smear campaign of the high and mighty PMI over on the "Home from Duquesne" thread. Hope you can figure his admitted rape of the whores of Shittsburgh into your arrays and functions. I work in IT so I may be able to help. PM me if you need to.

[pizza delivery]

1 SixFig
16 ATL Muskie

8 xu95
9 XULucho

5 xuab
12 boozehound

4 paulxu
13 pizza delivery

6 Waggy
11 vee4xu

3 Snipe
14 xavier j

7 x-band '01
10 STLXUfan

2 Xpectations
15 xubrew

I'm looking at this bracket and there is literally no one I fear. paulxu has stumbled down the stretch, attending a losing effort in Charlotte. He's ripe for the first upset of the day. I think boozehound has a real shot at xuab, who's rep points almost all come from the Chris Mack Show threads. A paper tiger if I've seen one. The ensuing 12/13 matchup between booze and I is what the tourney is all about, a ratings bonanza. I think it comes down to a critical turnover by you know who behind the bottle and I cruise in the last 1:30. Assuming Sixfig holds seed (not a guarantee) I find it difficult to believe a man who used my own in game photo of Chris Mack to cut and paste shoddily to the statue in front of the Tas has the creative wherewithal to out maneuver me for 40 minutes. #1 goes crashing down. Lucho or xu95 would be a tussle, but no one fears the 8 and 9 seeds, nor should they. The bottom of the region is just that, the bottom. Waggy's going to take all your asses out - one liner after one liner after one liner. Although, no one comes more prepared than Snipe, so anything can be said or done at that point. It will be a good match. Lastly, I fully expect xubrew to make the 2/15 matchup one for the ages, if he can find the shift key on his keyboard. So much talent, so little fundamentals.

[XULucho27]

I'm looking at this bracket and there is literally no one I fear. paulxu has stumbled down the stretch, attending a losing effort in Charlotte. He's ripe for the first upset of the day. I think boozehound has a real shot at xuab, who's rep points almost all come from the Chris Mack Show threads. A paper tiger if I've seen one. The ensuing 12/13 matchup between booze and I is what the tourney is all about, a ratings bonanza. I think it comes down to a critical turnover by you know who behind the bottle and I cruise in the last 1:30. Assuming Sixfig holds seed (not a guarantee) I find it difficult to believe a man who used my own in game photo of Chris Mack to cut and paste shoddily to the statue in front of the Tas has the creative wherewithal to out maneuver me for 40 minutes. #1 goes crashing down. Lucho or xu95 would be a tussle, but no one fears the 8 and 9 seeds, nor should they. The bottom of the region is just that, the bottom. Waggy's going to take all your asses out - one liner after one liner after one liner. Although, no one comes more prepared than Snipe, so anything can be said or done at that point. It will be a good match. Lastly, I fully expect xubrew to make the 2/15 matchup one for the ages, if he can find the space bar on his keyboard. So much talent, so little fundamentals.

What's that? I can't hear you all the way down at 13.

Move over Pizza, the big boys are here to play.

Boom.

[bobbiemcgee]

*.

It's amazing how much fun one can have with IF arrays and random generating functions after midnight.

Maybe *amazing* isn't the correct word here...

I was hoping for a one hour special on ESPN hosted by Jay Bias. My wife sez I'm obsessed with XU Hoops. I showed her your post to prove otherwise.

[Masterofreality]

Flattery will get you everywhere.

Too bad you're not a chick.

Happy Valentines Day.

[Michigan Muskie]

I was hoping for a one hour special on ESPN hosted by Jay Bias. My wife sez I'm obsessed with XU Hoops. I showed her your post to prove otherwise.

We just may have to enter Live Chat around 3:30 - 3:45 for some pregame projections.

[DC Muskie]

Xavierana has an avatar that changes the pictures of all the Xavier coaches.

I have no idea how to post pictures.

I'm getting nervous, like my entire back court has mono or something.

[Michigan Muskie]

Xavierana has an avatar that changes the pictures of all the Xavier coaches.

I have no idea how to post pictures.

I'm getting nervous, like my entire back court has mono or something.

I just ran 28 simulations before a 15 finally beat a 2. (I'm a 15.) Even 16 seeds fared better with two victories and one narrow loss in OT.

3 seeds lose way more often. You should be nervous.

[DC Muskie]

I just ran 28 simulations before a 15 finally beat a 2. (I'm a 15.) Even 16 seeds fared better with two victories and one narrow loss in OT.

3 seeds lose way more often. You should be nervous.

Don't you tell me my 6th man got arrested for DUI MM.

Don't you tell me that.

Everyone got on the plane to Chicago. There was a curfew.

We need to focus, FOCUS and hope there is no 2-3 zone or pretty girls on the floor.

[SixFig]

I'm looking at this bracket and there is literally no one I fear. paulxu has stumbled down the stretch, attending a losing effort in Charlotte. He's ripe for the first upset of the day. I think boozehound has a real shot at xuab, who's rep points almost all come from the Chris Mack Show threads. A paper tiger if I've seen one. The ensuing 12/13 matchup between booze and I is what the tourney is all about, a ratings bonanza. I think it comes down to a critical turnover by you know who behind the bottle and I cruise in the last 1:30. Assuming Sixfig holds seed (not a guarantee) I find it difficult to believe a man who used my own in game photo of Chris Mack to cut and paste shoddily to the statue in front of the Tas has the creative wherewithal to out maneuver me for 40 minutes. #1 goes crashing down. Lucho or xu95 would be a tussle, but no one fears the 8 and 9 seeds, nor should they. The bottom of the region is just that, the bottom. Waggy's going to take all your asses out - one liner after one liner after one liner. Although, no one comes more prepared than Snipe, so anything can be said or done at that point. It will be a good match. Lastly, I fully expect xubrew to make the 2/15 matchup one for the ages, if he can find the shift key on his keyboard. So much talent, so little fundamentals.

Your own game photo? I got that from the Enquirer. If you are the photographer from the Enquirer, well, hooray. At least I had the wherewithal to put the photo of Mack and the statue of D'artagnon together. Considering I whipped that up about 30 minutes after the Crosstown Shootout with Microsoft Paint I'd say its not that bad. That's what separates me from all others. My creativity, quick wit, and comedic timing have led me to the top. I mean, I could have just taken a pic of a Xavier player or coach and just slapped it on as my avatar, but I take the time to photoshop and use my mind. That's a Jesuit education right there!

When it comes down to it I'm confident I'll be cutting down the nets at the end.

[PMI]

I just ran 28 simulations before a 15 finally beat a 2. (I'm a 15.) Even 16 seeds fared better with two victories and one narrow loss in OT.

3 seeds lose way more often. You should be nervous.

Damn. There were TWO one seeds taken down in 28 simulations? I have a 1/14 chance of losing? Considering a real 16 seed has never won, this makes me pretty nervous.

[Michigan Muskie]

Damn. There were TWO one seeds taken down in 28 simulations? I have a 1/14 chance of losing? Considering a real 16 seed has never won, this makes me pretty nervous.

1/56 chance. (4 #1 seeds x 28 simulations = 112 contests. 2/112 = 1/56)

[Smooth]

Its ironic for sure. Coach Mack was a senior my first year with the team and we go way back. We'll have to put our friendship aside for one day, and let it be decided on the court....errrr the internet.

Like my daddy always said, "Don't count your dick in before it's snatched."

[pizza delivery]

Like my daddy always said, "Don't count your dick in before it's snatched."

I'll have to file that one away for the appropriate time.

[SixFig]

I'm looking at this bracket and there is literally no one I fear. paulxu has stumbled down the stretch, attending a losing effort in Charlotte. He's ripe for the first upset of the day. I think boozehound has a real shot at xuab, who's rep points almost all come from the Chris Mack Show threads. A paper tiger if I've seen one. The ensuing 12/13 matchup between booze and I is what the tourney is all about, a ratings bonanza. I think it comes down to a critical turnover by you know who behind the bottle and I cruise in the last 1:30. Assuming Sixfig holds seed (not a guarantee) I find it difficult to believe a man who used my own in game photo of Chris Mack to cut and paste shoddily to the statue in front of the Tas has the creative wherewithal to out maneuver me for 40 minutes. #1 goes crashing down. Lucho or xu95 would be a tussle, but no one fears the 8 and 9 seeds, nor should they. The bottom of the region is just that, the bottom. Waggy's going to take all your asses out - one liner after one liner after one liner. Although, no one comes more prepared than Snipe, so anything can be said or done at that point. It will be a good match. Lastly, I fully expect xubrew to make the 2/15 matchup one for the ages, if he can find the shift key on his keyboard. So much talent, so little fundamentals.

Aaaaaaaaaaaand done.

[xudash]

ballyhoo, how do you feel about that 4 Seed now?

Four seeds went 50/50.

[X-band '01]

1 down, 5 to go. Xpectations will rue the day he donned an embroidered Snuggie.

BTW, what are ticket prices going for in the fabled Coach Mack-Nuts matchup?

[X-band '01]

Time to bump this thread - are we doing this again for 2012?

Michigan Muskie, this tournament is your baby from last year.

[paulxu]

I never understood how this whole thing worked.
I do remember that Xuab whipped me like an orphan. Still hurts.

[Titanxman04]

I never understood how this whole thing worked.
I do remember that Xuab whipped me like an orphan. Still hurts.

I remember a Final Four, "winning time", and whooping PMI like the red-headed step-child that he truly is.

[LadyMuskie]

I never understood how this whole thing worked.
I do remember that Xuab whipped me like an orphan. Still hurts.

Me either. I was shocked, absolutely shocked, to even be included, and then I promptly lost, as I fully expected to, to Xeus. I have no idea if I'll be selected this year either. But it was fun losing.

[DC Muskie]

I'm going to kill you Jumpy!!!

Flip out everybody, I said "Kill"

[BBC 08]

I remember going up against Coach Mack in the first round. So not fair.

I'm up for doing it again.

[LadyMuskie]

I'm going to kill you Jumpy!!!

Flip out everybody, I said "Kill"

I am appalled and morally outraged that you said the word "kill". Your taunting words will most likely lead to some sort of free-for-all here on the board with God knows what happening. You just ruined the reputation of Xavierhoops.com all because you had to use the word kill. I hope you're happy now. Because you did this, and because of my embarrassment resulting from it, I will not tell anyone I post on Xavierhoops for an entire week. Take that!

;)

[paulxu]

I'm going to kill you Jumpy!!!

Flip out everybody, I said "Kill"

Just don't say Xip 'em Up, and you are excused from the "discussion" session tonight.

[ballyhoohoo]

ballyhoo, how do you feel about that 4 Seed now?

Four seeds went 50/50.

I blew mt first round game like a Lute Olson coached team

[Michigan Muskie]

Yeah, that was fun - I'll do it again. Maybe we can have a "regular season" that coincides (roughly) with conference play for X. Everyone reports to me their rep level and post count before the official start date. Then all players will be evaluated during the same time period (i.e. I'll be comparing everyone's body of work over a fixed schedule.)

Then, we'll do the selection show at the end of the regular season, and run the tourney when the real A-10 tourney starts.

Don't start sending the numbers yet. I'm not ready.

[PMI]

I remember a Final Four, "winning time", and whooping PMI like the red-headed step-child that he truly is.

Hey, I may be a ___headed-child but I aint no red-haired step-anything!

[chico]

I'm going to kill you Jumpy!!!

Flip out everybody, I said "Kill"

This could lead to a downward spiral of posts for DC. He's going to start advocating playing West Virginia at a neutral site, lauding the efforts of Cole Hamels and say that his trunk is hooker free. He'll even start saying that UD has passed us as a program.

But as long as he pulls it together by March he will be a dangerous match-up. Unless he starts criticizing Tu Holloway's choice of footwear - then all bets are off.

[bobbiemcgee]

Let the rep whoring begin. I just repped _LH! Nah.

[BBC 08]

Rep whoring? I'll take some of that. I am the King of Rep Whores!

[Titanxman04]

Hey, I may be a ___headed-child but I aint no red-haired step-anything!

I'm still waiting for my winnings...

[X-band '01]

When does the mock Selection Committee convene for 2013?

Did we even declare a winner last year?

[paulxu]

When does the mock Selection Committee convene for 2013?

Did we even declare a winner last year?

Arizona and Maryland.

[drudy23]

Arizona and Maryland.

Speaking of Arizona...they just got some major home cooking tonight.

Ball looked good from both angles....it was very close, but I think he got it off.

[SixFig]

ball looked good from both angles....it was very close, but i think he got it off.

That's what she said!!!!!!!!


REP ME

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ok, can we try again, I feel better about my odds making the tourney this year. I think my program is in better shape than it was 5 years ago but I could be completely wrong, I might still be an NIT program.

[Michigan Muskie]

Ok, can we try again, I feel better about my odds making the tourney this year. I think my program is in better shape than it was 5 years ago but I could be completely wrong, I might still be an NIT program.

Is it time to revive this? I'm not so sure I would even qualify for my own bracket.

[X-band '01]

It's your baby and completely up to you.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is it time to revive this? I'm not so sure I would even qualify for my own bracket.

Ha, did this only happen the one time? I clicked on those links from before and it didnt look like the final 4 and championship were completed. Were they? Who won?

And yes revive it! (Unless I am still an NIT program, Daytonesque, then forget it).

You get an auto bid.

[XMuskieFTW]

I've been building my program for 5 years specifically for the revival of this. I'm like a New Mexico State. Never a great team but usually win the league and can threaten a first round upset every year.

[bobbiemcgee]

I've been building my program for 5 years specifically for the revival of this. I'm like a New Mexico State. Never a great team but usually win the league and can threaten a first round upset every year.
Sounds like you qualify for a First four @ UDUMP.

[Michigan Muskie]

Okay, I've decided since X made an early exit last weekend, and because my own brackets are burnt toast, I need to revive XH Madness to keep me interested.

Seedings will be announced on Easter Sunday (time TBD) using a similar formula to the one used in 2011 and 2012. Each contributing participant will be ranked by a proprietary system called PRI. (Poster Ranking Index.) Variables that factor into your PRI include overall reputation rank, efficiency, and support of the site. (i.e. you get bonus points for being a supporting member.) Your PRI will determine your seeding, unless the Selection Committee overrides it.

So you have a couple of days to reach into your wallet if you want to buy your way into a better seed :)

Contest will begin Monday. Individual matches are decided by probability and a random number generator. Probability is simply the history of seed matchups in the NCAA tournament modern era.

I swear to God I'm really not this much of a nerd. I just like brackets. And Excel. Maybe I am a nerd.

XH Madness 2016. It's on.

[paulxu]

This should bring Lady back to the board.

[xu82]

Okay, I've decided since X made an early exit last weekend, and because my own brackets are burnt toast, I need to revive XH Madness to keep me interested.

Seedings will be announced on Easter Sunday (time TBD) using a similar formula to the one used in 2011 and 2012. Each contributing participant will be ranked by a proprietary system called PRI. (Poster Ranking Index.) Variables that factor into your PRI include overall reputation rank, efficiency, and support of the site. (i.e. you get bonus points for being a supporting member.) Your PRI will determine your seeding, unless the Selection Committee overrides it.

So you have a couple of days to reach into your wallet if you want to buy your way into a better seed :)

Contest will begin Monday. Individual matches are decided by probability and a random number generator. Probability is simply the history of seed matchups in the NCAA tournament modern era.

I swear to God I'm really not this much of a nerd. I just like brackets. And Excel. Maybe I am a nerd.

XH Madness 2016. It's on.

That is the first step..... :smile:

[XMuskieFTW]

I'm hoping for a play-in game. Being on the bubble is tough.

[Michigan Muskie]

I'm hoping for a play-in game. Being on the bubble is tough.

You're from Michigan. The committee appreciates that.

[xeus]

Does anyone remember who the defending champ is?

[xu82]

Does anyone remember who the defending champ is?

I don't, but that's a matter of personal choice and it takes a great deal of effort.

Edit: I was distracted and was thinking of the actual National Champs (hint - rhymes with puke)

[X-band '01]

Does anyone remember who the defending champ is?

It was either Titan or AmX when a champion was declared in 2011. The following year just went about 3 or 4 rounds before the bracket was called off.

[paulxu]

I seem to remember seeding had something to do with number of posts. If that's correct, should we just declare Go the winner and forget the tournament?

[X-band '01]

It's number of posts, rep points, supporting membership, and anything else that Meatchicken Muskie can come up with.

[Michigan Muskie]

Here are your #1 seeds. Brackets to be announced later today:

(1) North region: nuts4xu (overall top seed)
(1) East Region: Kahn's Krazy
(1) West Region: AmericanX
(1) South Region: PaulXU

[paulxu]

Hah! The South shall rise again.

[Michigan Muskie]

The bracket is complete and posted. First round results will be posted by tomorrow night (Tuesday.) NIT Bracket to be released shortly for those like me who didn't qualify for the main event.

XH Madness 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

[Strange Brew]

The bracket is complete and posted. First round results will be posted by tomorrow night (Tuesday.) NIT Bracket to be released shortly for those like me who didn't qualify for the main event.

XH Madness 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

I thoroughly respect all my opponent has accomplished this year. Hats off to you Titan, our fate lies with Excel now...

[xu82]

I'm not feeling cocky as a #2 seed. I promise. In fact....quite the opposite. But there's no shame in a #2 seed exiting early. Right?

[Michigan Muskie]

NIT Bracket

XH Madness NIT 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

[paulxu]

Michigan, how does this work exactly? Do you have some sort of program that runs simulations or something?
I've never understood it.

Also, Nigel and Tardy are in my bracket. One of them likes Ponies, the other one likes to play the ponies. This can't be good for me.

[paulxu]

NIT Bracket

XH Madness NIT 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

Hah! Coaster may be playing himself in game #26.

[Michigan Muskie]

Michigan, how does this work exactly? Do you have some sort of program that runs simulations or something?
I've never understood it.

Also, Nigel and Tardy are in my bracket. One of them likes Ponies, the other one likes to play the ponies. This can't be good for me.

I built a simulator in Excel using the random number generator function. With one click of the button, it will return the scores of each team. The probability of a victory (including margin of victory) is influenced by strength of seed using real historical data across a 30-year time span of actual NCAA basketball tournament play.

[Michigan Muskie]

Hah! Coaster may be playing himself in game #26.

Good catch. That was supposed to be my fellow Mitten Stater in the 2 slot (XMuskieFTW)

[LadyMuskie]

I'm at a huge disadvantage here. I'm currently an oven to a little bun, and the baby brain has caused me to not even realize my membership lapsed - which clearly affected my seed. Also, the baby bump means I can't even see my stupid feet much less dribble up and down a court. This is why no one watches the WNBA. (Also, if I lose I may cry. I may also cry if I win. Could also cry at the halftime show or during a timeout. Let's be real, if the stupid "if I had a brain" commercial can make me cry, anything will.

[xu82]

I'm at a huge disadvantage here. I'm currently an oven to a little bun, and the baby brain has caused me to not even realize my membership lapsed - which clearly affected my seed. Also, the baby bump means I can't even see my stupid feet much less dribble up and down a court. This is why no one watches the WNBA. (Also, if I lose I may cry. I may also cry if I win. Could also cry at the halftime show or during a timeout. Let's be real, if the stupid "if I had a brain" commercial can make me cry, anything will.

Congratulations! And please don't cry. I'm sure there will be a lovely Participation Trophy either way. And maybe some ice cream?

[xeus]

I'm at a huge disadvantage here. I'm currently an oven to a little bun, and the baby brain has caused me to not even realize my membership lapsed - which clearly affected my seed. Also, the baby bump means I can't even see my stupid feet much less dribble up and down a court. This is why no one watches the WNBA. (Also, if I lose I may cry. I may also cry if I win. Could also cry at the halftime show or during a timeout. Let's be real, if the stupid "if I had a brain" commercial can make me cry, anything will.

You sound like Mick Cronin.

[XMuskieFTW]

I shouldn't have lost my conference tournament. Feel like San Diego State over here.

[X-band '01]

Congrats to LadyMuskie and woe to whoever is paired up against the, um, "Curtain of Distraction" this year.

[paulxu]

Congrats LM! Another true Muskie to be added to your house.

[UCGRAD4X]

Congratulations! And please don't cry. I'm sure there will be a lovely Participation Trophy either way. And maybe some ice cream?

But no sprinkles. Sprinkles are for winners.

(As a 16 against Kahns, I'll take the sprinkleless ice cream and like it, thank you very much - and you can keep the f***ing participation trophy.)

[Titanxman04]

A 7 seed?!? A Final Four last time and still no respect. Haters gonna hate.

It's winning time.

[94GRAD]

From a Nit contestant 5 years ago, to a 5 seed. My Coach has done a great job writing under the radar posts. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

[BMoreX]

Wow! First time ever in the tournament. Thanks for the opportunity, love the upset potential of a 13 seed. No chance I beat Waggy though.

[Michigan Muskie]

Wow! First time ever in the tournament. Thanks for the opportunity, love the upset potential of a 13 seed. No chance I beat Waggy though.

Actually, according to the sim, you have at 21.7% chance of beating Waggy.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I don't know how any of this works...but DWestPoZ is going down!

[Titanxman04]

Wow! First time ever in the tournament. Thanks for the opportunity, love the upset potential of a 13 seed. No chance I beat Waggy though.

Have faith. I was a 9 seed last time. My Final Four run was a thing of legends.

#FearTheBeard

[X-band '01]

Nobody will fear Titan as long as his avatar features a hairless Sam Miller.

#justsayin

[Titanxman04]

Nobody will fear Titan as long as his avatar features a hairless Sam Miller.

#justsayin

Better? #jerk

[GIMMFD]

NIT Bracket

XH Madness NIT 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

I didn't even realize this until now. 1 seed in the NIT, screw all of the committee that left me out more than anything.

[Michigan Muskie]

I didn't even realize this until now. 1 seed in the NIT, screw all of the committee that left me out more than anything.

Choose your words carefully or the committee may demote you to the Vegas 16 with 3 other teams.

[drudy23]

Guess I'm gonna have to sneak up on people again.

[XMuskieFTW]

Choose your words carefully or the committee may demote you to the Vegas 16 with 3 other teams.

There were more fans at my 5th grade rec league games than that tourney.

[xeus]

Here's a link to the 2011 tourney brackets (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=387645), but it only goes to the Elite 8.

[muskiefan82]

Wow. I was a 7 seed back then. I am all the way up to 3 now. Nice.

[paulxu]

Here's a link to the 2011 tourney brackets (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=387645), but it only goes to the Elite 8.

You felt compelled to remind me that xuab boat raced me by 19? Thanks for that.

[X-band '01]

And now's the time to make up for that. I'm not letting Vee claim king of Columbus in Round 1.

[Michigan Muskie]

Round 1 is done!

XH Madness 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

XH Madness NIT 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

[paulxu]

Ah, a secret result.

Entered email, got password sent to me, entered password and Voila!

"You do not have priveleges to access this area." It has a Michigan spelling for privileges to boot.

[94GRAD]

Great to see I wasn't a victim of the dreaded 12 v. 5 upset!!!

[94GRAD]

Ah, a secret result.

Entered email, got password sent to me, entered password and Voila!

"You do not have priveleges to access this area." It has a Michigan spelling for privileges to boot.

Or you could have gone to the previous post that has the round of 64 matchups.

[Michigan Muskie]

Ah, a secret result.

Entered email, got password sent to me, entered password and Voila!

"You do not have priveleges to access this area." It has a Michigan spelling for privileges to boot.

I didn't think you had to be a registered user of the site to see the results. EDIT: I just fixed the links so now you should be able to view.

[xu82]

I don't have privileges either. I hope that's not how they keep me from seeing the 2 seed went down early and hard. Mel will never let me forget it!

[Muskie]

And I lost again


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[xeus]

Wow, some pretty big upsets there. I picked Xpectations over 87, and gladdenguy over 09.

Next round, PM Thor v Waggy will be a great matchup - the firefighter vs the flamethrower. I think 94 Grad v Lady Muskie will be a VERY physical game, with a lot of touching. Tardy Turtle v X-Band is a total nerd fest, and MOR better bring his A game v Titan.

I can't look past Juice. He will play a tough game and try to exploit my white privilege, and will likely consider it a micro-aggression every time I "shoot." Tough bracket, with GoMuskies and KahnsKrazy as the 1 and 3 in my region. I'm going to rest up, get some dinner, and start looking at tape.

Good luck to all.

[X-band '01]

Wow, some pretty big upsets there. I picked Xpectations over 87, and gladdenguy over 09.

Next round, PM Thor v Waggy will be a great matchup - the firefighter vs the flamethrower. I think 94 Grad v Lady Muskie will be a VERY physical game, with a lot of touching. Tardy Turtle v X-Band is a total nerd fest, and MOR better bring his A game v Titan.

I can't look past Juice. He will play a tough game and try to exploit my white privilege, and will likely consider it a micro-aggression every time I "shoot." Tough bracket, with GoMuskies and KahnsKrazy as the 1 and 3 in my region. I'm going to rest up, get some dinner, and start looking at tape.

Good luck to all.

Yeah, which 80s cartoon should I latch onto that's better than Bronies?

[xeus]

Yeah, which 80s cartoon should I latch onto that's better than Bronies?


http://www.xavierhoops.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2041&stc=1

[muskiefan82]

I lost to a14 seed?!?! Are you kidding me? I feel like dayton

[chico]

Annnnd....another first round exit. Just not ready for prime time.

[drudy23]

rigged

[xeus]

rigged


http://www.xavierhoops.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2042&stc=1

[paulxu]

Emp, she beat you like a rented mule.

I know I can drink more bourbon then Boozehound, so need to sharpen up in case Dash is waiting for me.

Not going to look too far ahead. Side note: got 11 and 1/2 with Nigel.

[nuts4xu]

You know Gladdenguy is nervous as a MF right now. He is pacing and dipping like a guy facing the electric chair.

[xeus]

You know Gladdenguy is nervous as a MF right now. He is pacing and dipping like a guy facing the electric chair.

Is Xanax a banned substance? I hope they don't make him pee in a cup.

[nuts4xu]

Is Xanax a banned substance? I hope they don't make him pee in a cup.

It is not an Olympic sport and there are no current drug testing regulations that I am aware.

[GIMMFD]

You know Gladdenguy is nervous as a MF right now. He is pacing and dipping like a guy facing the electric chair.

I've never laughed so hard, but the man is holding me down, public reps lol.

[XMuskieFTW]

Round 2 of the NIT! Am I allowed to feel accomplished or does that make me too Dayton?

[paulxu]

It is not an Olympic sport and there are no current drug testing regulations that I am aware.

Rick...is that you?

[xu82]

It is not an Olympic sport and there are no current drug testing regulations that I am aware.

Do you have actual knowledge that this is true, or is it just hopeful thinking? I have GG in the next round and want to know that everything is on the up and up!

[THRILLHOUSE]

Hey, I pulled off the 11 over 6 upset!

https://m.popkey.co/be9e39/Y9N0L.gif

[Michigan Muskie]

Your Sweet 16...

XH Madness Sweet 16 2016 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

And your NIT Elite 8

We're special too. (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

[xu82]

Good fight by GG. Don't let it get you down, it can be very important for #2 seeds to get out of the second round -AS THEY SHOULD!!! But I'm doing better....now.....

[paulxu]

Bring it Dash. Winner buys the next round at Dana's.

[GIMMFD]

I lost to xfactor? Screw the nit. I feel soooo dayton right now

[xu82]

I lost to xfactor? Screw the nit. I feel soooo dayton right now

Don't fret, Chat Room points probably don't count. No need to feel the Dayton Depression.

[waggy]

I'll see you in the X Lounge Nutz!

[Kahns Krazy]

I hope I'm not looking past the 13 seed kyxu to the big Xeus/Go winner. Trap game for sure...

[paulxu]

I wonder if DC knows he's got a game tonight with MOR?

[X-band '01]

Defense people, defense. Tardy was denied a game-winner in Round 2.

The XH Madness South region is going to be a tough one to survive and advance. Judging by our respective reputations, it will be a coin-flip game between myself and xu82.

[xu82]

Defense people, defense. Tardy was denied a game-winner in Round 2.

The XH Madness South region is going to be a tough one to survive and advance. Judging by our respective reputations, it will be a coin-flip game between myself and xu82.

Heads I win, tails you lose?

[Juice]

I honestly missed that this was all going on. I guess I'm ok with a 2nd round exit to #2 seed Xeus.

[ballyhoohoo]

I was out before I knew I was in.

[paulxu]

I was out before I knew I was in.

I'm not sure you are taking these moderator duties with the appropriate seriousness. Too much time on the boat?

[LadyMuskie]

I feel like my team pulled a Xavier in the second round.

[xeus]

In solidarity with my pantless brother JP, I will be playing GoMuskies tonight in only my jersey, jock, and Nikes.

[Xpectations]

In solidarity with my pantless brother JP, I will be playing GoMuskies tonight in only my jersey, jock, and Nikes.

I too was planning to play without pants in my Sweet 16 match-up, but then I saw Snipe was my opponent.

No homo.

[X-band '01]

All you bracket moralists out there should also be pissed off that Snipe is in the Sweet 16. Isn't it deplorable that people who get banned from time to time are allowed to participate? It's "amazing!"

[Xpectations]

All you bracket moralists out there should also be pissed off that Snipe is in the Sweet 16. Isn't it deplorable that people who get banned from time to time are allowed to participate? It's "amazing!"

Snipe is the Syracuse of this year's XH Tourney--except he ain't getting through me to make the Final Four.

[paulxu]

He's on a Megabus (maybe) going towards Cleveburg for beer.

[waggy]

He thinks he's on a Megabus; he actually riding a mechanical pony in front of jungle jims.

[Michigan Muskie]

The Elite 8...

XH Madness Elite 8 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

NIT Final Four

NIT Final 4 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

When I saw my own team win, I almost entered it as a loss in the website just to make it look like I'm not rigging it. Then I remembered it's a meaningless time-killing web activity with no entry fee or prize money so screw it. I won, damn it.

[XMuskieFTW]

The Elite 8...

XH Madness Elite 8 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462885)

NIT Final Four

NIT Final 4 (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=462888)

When I saw my own team win, I almost entered it as a loss in the website just to make it look like I'm not rigging it. Then I remembered it's a meaningless time-killing web activity with no entry fee or prize money so screw it. I won, damn it.

In state rivalry in the NIT final four.

[X-band '01]

I truly feel at home in the land of Beer, Bourbon and Bojangles. Paulxu beware!

[Michigan Muskie]

In state rivalry in the NIT final four.

I'll travel to Canton only if we can play the game at The Rusty Nail Lounge.

[XMuskieFTW]

I'll travel to Canton only if we can play the game at The Rusty Nail Lounge.

haha I'm sold. Never actually visited that fine establishment, but it looks top notch.

[paulxu]

You've forgotten the most important B.
Check the thread in the X Lounge.

Bring it.

[nuts4xu]

I have actually met the other 7 of the elite 8, a bunch of gentlemen and scholars!