March Madness 2022

[muskiefan82]

No matter what one of St. Peters or Murray State is getting to the Sweet 16.

[GoMuskies]

No matter what one of St. Peters or Murray State is getting to the Sweet 16.

Sure, but that's not exactly the same thing. Murray State is a top 20 7 seed. They're no Cinderella.

[muskiefan82]

Sure, but that's not exactly the same thing. Murray State is a top 20 7 seed. They're no Cinderella.

True, but I am always a little happier when at least one or some of the non-traditional powers get a shot at doing something big. Murray State - UK would have been epic since they, I think, have NEVER played each other. Which is wrong and needs rectified next year

[GoMuskies]

True, but I am always a little happier when at least one or some of the non-traditional powers get a shot at doing something big. Murray State - UK would have been epic since they, I think, have NEVER played each other. Which is wrong and needs rectified next year

Murray refuses to play a buy game at Corrupt Arena. They're holding out for a home and home they'll never get. I respect it!

Would love to see the Racers in the Elite 8 or beyond. First things first, though, of course. Gotta knock off St. Peter's!

[Xville]

Valentine may make himself some money today or into a new big time job

[BandAid]

KJ Williams would be a welcomed addition at any school. That guy is a heckuva college player So is Bouyea for San Francisco. I'm kinda bummed I never saw Bouyea play until his final college game.

[GoMuskies]

Loyola and Ohio State are making America's eyes bleed.

[X-band '01]

As much as I want to turn to stone watching Loyola-Ohio State, I've got to get back to work.

[X-band '01]

We jinxed it Go. They just might both hit 20 this half.

[American X]

I am sure that Loyola and Villanova would like to thank the committee for making Ohio State a protected seven seed playing in Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Ramblers make it a moot point.

[GoMuskies]

We jinxed it Go. They just might both hit 20 this half.

So close. So, so close.

[Xville]

That halftime show with Barkley, Anthony and Kellogg was one of the most awkward things I have ever seen. Cringeworthy

[Lloyd Braun]

Fort Worth update: I got an up close and personal view of Creighton last night and I really like Coach McDermott. He was very even keel most the game and made me place a +250 Moneyline wager at halftime! Kalkbrenner injury stings.

Kansas is physically impressive in person. I just love Agbaji, got to know him last night and he is special.

[Lloyd Braun]

Oh one more thing- the balls they are using are Wilson’s newer Evo ball which is really crazy to feel. I took 2 shots and air balled them both and blame the ball lol

It is kind of a tacky grip that seems to shed moisture very easily. Most of the players like it but the shooting on display may suggest otherwise.

[Xville]

Loyola can’t make anything

[GIMMFD]

Oh one more thing- the balls they are using are Wilson’s newer Evo ball which is really crazy to feel. I took 2 shots and air balled them both and blame the ball lol

It is kind of a tacky grip that seems to shed moisture very easily. Most of the players like it but the shooting on display may suggest otherwise.

I know a guy that works at Wilson, he told me about the technology, it apparently evenly distributes the weight all over the ball, and exactly as he said, at first it's super weird to get used to but if you stick with it and practice with it you'll fall in love with it, because it makes putting up shots from basically anywhere effortless. It's the new Steph Curry ball basically lolol.

Also Loyola was awful today, and the games have been a borefest so far, hope things spice up in the afternoon.

[smileyy]

Could always watch the South Carolina/Howard women's game. 44-4 at the half, with South Carolina shooting pretty badly.

[paulxu]

I'm extrapolating here, but shouldn't this mean St Peter's will be playing Richmond in the final?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOIy0aJXIAULv_I?format=jpg&name=small

[UCGRAD4X]

Quit extrapolating. You'll go blind. At least that's what my mom told me.

[Muskie in dayton]

Watching non-stop basketball yesterday after only watching X all year I realize just how God awful Travis was.

[smileyy]

Caitlin Clark from the Iowa women's team is the real deal.

[XUBison]

Quit extrapolating. You'll go blind. At least that's what my mom told me.

Kind of like the “musculating” that was going on earlier the season.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Watching non-stop basketball yesterday after only watching X all year I realize just how God awful Travis was.

I'm in same position. Didn't watch many games other than X this year. Now that I have seen some of the tournament games, I'm struck how we looked nothing like any of the teams I've watched. Yet, we had veterans and we had talent. Not enough to win the B.E. but Jesus did we under-perform.

Now watching Illinois v Chattanooga--how hard the teams are playing, the motion offenses, battling defenses, big guys hitting the glass in both ends. Did not see anything like this from X teams under Steele. We had guys dribble one-on-one for most of the shot clock and then take some stupid-ass shot. Or, Hunter, Freemantle, or somebody else jack a three just seconds into the possession. God, Steele was bad!

I will not miss the "Steele Era" although I will try to forget it.

[Masterofreality]

I love Bob McKillop still wearing suit

[Masterofreality]

Seton Hall looks exactly like Steele Coached Xavier right now.
You can guess the score

[Masterofreality]

The fact that the Big East is mediocre in this Tournament- going 3 and 3 with bad losses by UConn, Marquette and Seton Hall- tells you how bad it was that Steele couldn't go .500 in the League this year.

[Xville]

The fact that the Big East is mediocre in this Tournament- going 3 and 3 with bad losses by UConn, Marquette and Seton Hall- tells you how bad it was that Steele couldn't go .500 in the League this year.

That’s kind of been the big East’s mo since the new one was formed outside of nova. I just don’t think the coaches are all that great to be honest. Willard, Shaka, Cooley, McDermott (though he has seemed to turn a bit of a corner). To your point though, it does show just how bad Steele was.

[D-West & PO-Z]

The BE is full of coaches who can't win in the tourney. Good regular season coaches whose teams collapse in the tourney. Outside of Wright of course.

God, I hope we get Miller. Will be the best coach behind Wright instantly.

[GIMMFD]

I have been on a betting heater so far in the NCAA Tournament, a good tip is to find the rebounds props, and just hammer anything at plus odds considering how bad teams have been shooting, think I went 5/5 yesterday on it. I'm interested in seeing that Richmond vs Providence match up, is Providence's luck gonna finally run out? Other than that Tennessee vs Michigan should be good, and I always enjoy watching Murray State play.

[UCGRAD4X]

I have been on a betting heater so far in the NCAA Tournament, a good tip is to find the rebounds props, and just hammer anything at plus odds considering how bad teams have been shooting, think I went 5/5 yesterday on it. I'm interested in seeing that Richmond vs Providence match up, is Providence's luck gonna finally run out? Other than that Tennessee vs Michigan should be good, and I always enjoy watching Murray State play.

I wish I knew what the hell this means...

...on second thought...

[SM#24]

How many little girls does it take to do what big men can't?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1504621225959600135
But wasn’t it a man doing the heavy lifting ?

[JTG]

Did anyone watch the last few minutes of the MSU/Davidson game. I don't remember seeing such an epic screw job since we played OSU. It appeared that the officials were members of Izzo's immediate family. Davidson was called for 8 fouls in the span of about 90 seconds. A horrendous charge call where the MSU guy jumped under the Davidson player while he was in the air going for a layup. It was just a brutal screw job.

[Masterofreality]

Did anyone watch the last few minutes of the MSU/Davidson game. I don't remember seeing such an epic screw job since we played OSU. It appeared that the officials were members of Izzo's immediate family. Davidson was called for 8 fouls in the span of about 90 seconds. A horrendous charge call where the MSU guy jumped under the Davidson player while he was in the air going for a layup. It was just a brutal screw job.

Agree. And I think Big East ref Pat Driscoll was doing that game?

[JTG]

Yep it was Driscoll who headed the 3 Blind Mice Crew.

[Lloyd Braun]

Did anyone watch the last few minutes of the MSU/Davidson game. I don't remember seeing such an epic screw job since we played OSU. It appeared that the officials were members of Izzo's immediate family. Davidson was called for 8 fouls in the span of about 90 seconds. A horrendous charge call where the MSU guy jumped under the Davidson player while he was in the air going for a layup. It was just a brutal screw job.

Even after reviewing it they still got it wrong. As did Gene Steratore. They made no mention to the fact that the guy established position (and really never did) after the dribbler left his feet to pass. Ridiculous

[SM#24]

Big day today.

Sean Miller Watch - Day 4

All 4 tournaments in action today (NCAA, NIT, CIT, CBI). Trying to figure out how many TVs, laptops, tablets, etc. I need.

[X-band '01]

Except the CIT is now known as The Basketball Classic. It's such a classic that Wofford got a first-round bye and ended up withdrawing from the tournament yesterday without ever playing a game.

[SM#24]

Except the CIT is now known as The Basketball Classic. It's such a classic that Wofford got a first-round bye and ended up withdrawing from the tournament yesterday without ever playing a game.

Yeah, not the most organized tournament. Also, a very weak field, mostly .500 mid/low-major teams (in some cases less than). CBI has a much better field.

[noteggs]

Who thought Edert from St Peters would have more NCAAT wins and appearances than Freemantle coming out of Bergen.

[American X]

South Dakota State vs. Providence is screaming upset. I am afraid for the Friars that they are going to have a NCAA Tournament experience like Xavier in 1998.

Especially with Iowa looming in the next round, if you expect Providence to have a deep run, you're going to have a bad time.

Surprisingly solid showing by Providence against South Dakota State. You would think they are lucky to get a 12 seed (not formally red hot Iowa) in the second round, but Richmond is firing on all cylinders. I hope that the Friars have a really good time and save some face for the Big East.

[X-band '01]

It was 67-42 North Carolina when Brady Manek got ejected for a flagrant-2 elbow against Baylor. BU has outscored them 25-9 since then to cut the lead to 9.

[noteggs]

Now tied with 10 seconds

[X-band '01]

I'd love to see a live shot of Manek watching this in the locker room right now.

[UCGRAD4X]

It was 67-42 North Carolina when Brady Manek got ejected for a flagrant-2 elbow against Baylor. BU has outscored them 25-9 since then to cut the lead to 9.

And he had been absolutely en fuego

[Masterofreality]

How did Georgetown let Matt McClung and James Akinjo get away?

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

How did Georgetown let Matt McClung and James Akinjo get away?

Akinjo and another freshman, whose name I've forgotten, were charged with breaking and entering another student's room to steal stuff. Akinjo was not of great character. Ewing kicked him off the team. McClung stayed the next year but, I guess, saw the writing on the wall and left for Texas Tech.

[GIMMFD]

Great game in the first one, also nice to cash a couple props and a +480 same game parlay, March Madness is so much more fun when your bracket is already screwed and you can gamble.

[MHettel]

Akinjo and another freshman, whose name I've forgotten, were charged with breaking and entering another student's room to steal stuff. Akinjo was not of great character. Ewing kicked him off the team. McClung stayed the next year but, I guess, saw the writing on the wall and left for Texas Tech.

Pretty sure Akinjo went to Arizona after GTown. Then later transferred to Baylor.

[GIMMFD]

I wish I knew what the hell this means...

...on second thought...

Lolol so yesterday I took Zach Edey o8.5 rebs for (+105), Kevin Obanor o5.5 rebs for (+105), Wendell Moore Jr. o5.5 rebs for (+105), Jermaine Samuels o6.5 rebs for (+110), and Steven Crowl o4.5 rebs for (+110), every single bet hit; so far today, in the first game I took James Akinjo o3.5 rebs for (+105), and that also has cashed. So +odds on rebound props, the way to make money.

[Masterofreality]

Akinjo and another freshman, whose name I've forgotten, were charged with breaking and entering another student's room to steal stuff. Akinjo was not of great character. Ewing kicked him off the team. McClung stayed the next year but, I guess, saw the writing on the wall and left for Texas Tech.

Ah, that’s right. Forgot about the legal issues. That was bad

[smileyy]

If anyone but me cares about the Women's Tournament: I was so disappointed in the empty seats in the lower bowl for the UConn/Mercer game, which was played on UConn's home court. Sure you've been to 13 straight Final Fours and this is a 2/15 matchup, but when you've got a wildly successful team, appreciate every moment of the ride. Cintas would be sold out for X in a 2/15 matchup that's for damn sure.

[X-band '01]

#FireGeno

[smileyy]

#FireGeno
No argument here.

Paige Bueckers never should have been in the game when she got hurt. Geno's excuse was that she never wants to come out. Do your $&#@ing job, Coach.

[bjf123]

The Friars are repping the Big East quite nicely tonight.


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[smileyy]

Murray State not showing up the way they need to, at least so far

[GoMuskies]

Shaheen Holloway is about to be rich.

[American X]

Saint Peter must be friends with Saint Patrick.

Saint Peter must be friends with Saint Joseph also.

[GoMuskies]

It'd be incredible if Memphis makes Timme and Chet Holmgren cry bulldog tears on Saturday. F Gonzaga

Your wish is looking much more realistic.

[Masterofreality]

If you ever want to know what I’ve meant when I say “sets and scheme” all you had to do was watch St. Peter’s play. Outstanding actions that moved bodies and the ball with a purpose. Everything we seldom saw in the last 4 years at Xavier.

Can’t wait for us to make more free throws than the opposition attempts!

[GoMuskies]

Drew Timme putting on a show in Portland. XVille must be loving it! Lol

[BandAid]

Shaheen Holloway is about to be rich.

I think he'd be an upgrade over Willard if that's the way it works out.

[Xville]

Drew Timme putting on a show in Portland. XVille must be loving it! Lol

Can’t stand them but I’m pretty confident that they aren’t winning anything this year… think they are far less talented than their team last year . I don’t think Arkansas matches up with them but I think duke or Texas tech takes care of them. So, whatever.

I don’t care all that much, because we got Sean and will destroy them in Portland next year.

[American X]

I apologize to Providence for doubting them. They reminded me of the 2018 Xavier team looking to be upset. Yes, they won the Big East, but with an asterisk and everyone knew that Villanova was actually the best team in the conference. They lived dangerously all season winning many close games, leaving you to wonder when their luck would run out. Apparently, not yet.

March On, Friars.

[Olsingledigit]

I apologize to Providence for doubting them. They reminded me of the 2018 Xavier team looking to be upset. Yes, they won the Big East, but with an asterisk and everyone knew that Villanova was actually the best team in the conference. They lived dangerously all season winning many close games, leaving you to wonder when their luck would run out. Apparently, not yet.

March On, Friars.

Amen! I have a good friend from Providence who keeps me updated on PC. Go Friars and Big East!

[UCGRAD4X]

Anybody remember a coach being interviewed at the TV timeout?

[bjf123]

I wonder how much they get paid for that?


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[SM#24]

Do opposing fans chant “STD” when Kofi touches the ball ?

[GoMuskies]

If Scruggs actually hurt himself there it would be a terrible shame.

Oh, that looked bad.

[GoMuskies]

The NIT is kinda March Madness.

[GIMMFD]

God I love March Madness, hit Timme for 20+ pts and 10+ rebs for +800 last night, the rebound props keep hitting, slammed Gonzaga ML at half for +105, and started out today with Houston -4.5, and took them again at half time for -4.5. I do hope Nova takes care of business though, I hate Ohio State.

[American X]

Waiting for xubrew to explain why Ohio State is a protected 7 seed closer to Pittsburgh than Villanova.

[Masterofreality]

C'mon, Nova!!

[X-band '01]

Waiting for xubrew to explain why Ohio State is a protected 7 seed closer to Pittsburgh than Villanova.

He would explain that protected seeds don't apply after Round 1.

[bobbiemcgee]

C'mon, Nova!!

We need the units to pay Miller.

[Masterofreality]

Hang on Villanova!

[Masterofreality]

I just don't understand how you can review a play and still get the call wrong

[GoMuskies]

Nova!

[bjf123]

Way to go Nova!


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[waggy]

If Kahlbrenner doesn’t get hurt, maybe the BE would’ve gotten 3 in the S16. Two is good though.

[GoMuskies]

I think we need to see one more win to consider it a successful Tournament.

[X-band '01]

Especially with Villanova being matched up with Michigan down in San Antonio. I remember Nova doing fairly well the last time they played them down there.

[GIMMFD]

This Iowa State/Wisconsin game reminds me of watching our offense.. which is not a good thing. I hope the Cyclones bury Wisconsin, I will hate them forever for the tournament nonsense.

[muskiefan82]

That was tough. I hate Duke, but I love watching the big10 lose.

[X-band '01]

We are all Cyclones.

[muskiefan82]

Illinois, ohio state, Michigan state, and Wisconsin all done today. Love it

[xavierj]

Rex Chapman….

https://mobile.twitter.com/burackbobby_/status/1505333070991343617

[Xville]

Illinois, ohio state, Michigan state, and Wisconsin all done today. Love it

If Purdue could join them, that would be great.

[Xville]

That great sec basketball league has 1 whole team left who will be losing later this week. Fantastic.

[X-band '01]

They have as many teams remaining as the Metro Atlantic.

[JTG]

That was tough. I hate Duke, but I love watching the big10 lose.

Me too. Once again the BIG is proving they're all media hype.

[X-band '01]

Big 12 already has 3 in with Kansas, Iowa State and Texas Tech. Texas and even TCU could still crash the party.

[Xville]

Big 12 already has 3 in with Kansas, Iowa State and Texas Tech. Texas and even TCU could still crash the party.

I think anyone with eyes and a brain knew they were the best conference all year. Baylor should have been 4 but they had a ton of injuries that finally caught up to them. Hoping Texas can be that 4th since I have a pretty significant financial interest in that happening lol

[Masterofreality]

B1G lost 4 teams today. They and the Big East have 2 teams each left

[GoMuskies]

The Former Millers could be going down to Jaime Dixon and TCU. Late night drama.

[X-band '01]

TCU is damn lucky that steal didn't cost them the game.

[drudy23]

TCU is damn lucky that steal didn't cost them the game.

Or Arizona is lucky they didn't call the 3 fouls that led to the steal.

[Xville]

Besides miller, musselman is my favorite coach. Pig sooie!!!

[Xville]

So tired of Villanova… would someone effing beat them please

[bobbiemcgee]

So tired of Villanova… would someone effing beat them please

need the ncaa units.

[xudash]

GONE Zaga

[Xville]

See ya timme. Shave your stupid mustache

[Xville]

need the ncaa units.

Maybe providence can beat them :)

[JTG]

Zags gone. It's great evening.

[bjf123]

Way to go, ‘Nova!


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[muskiefan82]

Yes. Excellent job Nova. Not only do you continue to rep the Big East well, you eliminated yet another B10 team. Well done

[JTG]

The BIG is so overhyped by the media every year. It doesn’t hurt that Katz and Decoursey are now paid mouthpieces for the BIG now.

[Xuperman]

Zags gone. It's great evening.

Now if TTU can make Duke hit the bricks....it will be total Zen.
:tonguewag:

[Xuperman]

So tired of Villanova… would someone effing beat them please

What's your major malfunction 'Ville? Let them lay waste to everyone in their path.

They DO need to take much more of a ass whuppin' in the BEast....agreed.

[Xville]

Tech’s defense just not very good tonight.

[Xville]

Great… the coach k love fest will continue for at least a few more days.

[KabeX]

So I missed every game tonight. To make matters (far) worse, I bought the Zags for $400 in an auction (would have paid out $800 if they won it all). So I'm down @ $500 or so BUT ...

IT'S STILL MILLER TIME !!!

[Xville]

So I missed every game tonight. To make matters (far) worse, I bought the Zags for $400 in an auction (would have paid out $800 if they won it all). So I'm down @ $500 or so BUT ...

IT'S STILL MILLER TIME !!!

I don’t think it’s possible that I could have done any worse in my brackets or my Calcutta teams.

[Xville]

Since 2001, gonzaga is 2-13 against top 4 seeds. #frauds

[GoMuskies]

Those two time national title game participant frauds. I wish we were so fraudulent!

[Xville]

Those two time national title game participant frauds. I wish we were so fraudulent!

The fraud part was a little tongue in cheek, but I did find that stat interesting.

I do think that a lot of the time they are propped up seed wise due to their record in a conference that most years is garbage. Still have to win the games in the tourney, but getting a high seed sure does help most of the time. It was pretty clear to me that they did not have the guards this year.

Regardless, what I’m really getting sick of with them, is that they are some kind of media darling, basically supplanting duke and being called by numerous outlets “americas team.” Seth Davis basically filled up his diaper last night whining about holmgren’s foul calls.

[American X]

Villanova is quietly sitting there ready to win another National Championship while nobody pays attention. Expect for the insanely underseeded buzzsaw Houston in front of them.

[Lloyd Braun]

Houston favored by 2.5 currently. Nova getting points in a low scoring game? Yes please.

[Masterofreality]

Villanova is quietly sitting there ready to win another National Championship while nobody pays attention. Expect for the insanely underseeded buzzsaw Houston in front of them.

This is entirely possible. But I hope Nova just boat races Houston.

On Gone-zaga- I am so glad that they're gone. Seems as if James Breeding was just gonna swallow his whistle every time Timme blatantly threw his chicken wing out there and hooked a guy on his was to the basket or Nembhard just blatantly pushed defenders away from him as he strolled to the basket.
I guess in some ways you can respect Few's training of his guys on how to flaunt rules to gain unfair advantage, but I'm sick of the Zags getting the benefit of the underdog, little school rep from the media and refs.

Screw 'em. Join a real league where you get beat up 15 times in a season then play in a tough conference tournament before you are granted high seed. As we've seen with Xavier, what you do in November/December to get your cutesy rep is overrated. Combine that with a gauntlet of a Power 6 Conference, then talk to me, Not looking good for 2 months then coasting through cupcakes.

Xavier used to be that in the A10. No more. We're part of the big boy club now and we have to earn it as it should be. Not like the cute Spokaners, propped up by ESPN because they need late night game programming between Gone-zaga and Garbage.

[UCGRAD4X]

Those two time national title game participant frauds. I wish we were so fraudulent!

If they only won 2 games against top 4 seeds total in two tourney runs, they either won (only) two in one of those years, not horrible, which means they won 0 in the other - seriously questioning the legitimacy of that run - or on win in each, still not as impressive.

Another scenario is that they won against top 4 in another year which makes their finals even more questionable.

Either way, I would still take it.

[Xville]

If they only won 2 games against top 4 seeds total in two tourney runs, they either won (only) two in one of those years, not horrible, which means they won 0 in the other - seriously questioning the legitimacy of that run - or on win in each, still not as impressive.

Another scenario is that they won against top 4 in another year which makes their finals even more questionable.

Either way, I would still take it.

Last year the best seeded team was a 5 in creighton; in 17 they beat wvu who was a 4. You still have to win the game in front of you and everyone who makes the tourney is a good team, but still I just think they are a bit unnecessarily propped up due to a conference they are in that’s garbage.

[bobbiemcgee]

Since 2001, gonzaga is 2-13 against top 4 seeds. #frauds

Maybe they need better tune-ups in conf. play (cough cough)

[xukeith]

Can you imagine a player like Arkansas guard, JD Notae playing for X.
He was given the green light and shot 29 of the team's 72 fg attempts.

He only attempted 20 of Arkansas' 62 shots vs Tennessee in SEC tourney.

He is a definite scorer but he shoots so often!

Maybe Jordan Crawford shot a ton too while at X.

[Xville]

Let’s go peacocks!!!! Our Jesuit brethren!

[SM#24]

What do you guess the odds were in October that St. Peter’s would be the last Jesuit team standing ?

[Xville]

Go fighting peacocks!!!

[N67ER]

Big Ten out! 9 in and 9 out.

[xu82]

What do you guess the odds were in October that St. Peter’s would be the last Jesuit team standing ?

Vegas says you could retire if you got that one right.

[IM4X]

Congrats to Saint Peter’s!

Fun fact for some of you fellas who may not know: Doug Ebert was Zack Freemantle’s teammate in high school at Bergen Catholic.

I got a chance to watch Ebert play with Zach. I remember being very impressed with his play. He had a really nice stroke, tremendous confidence, always played hard and had a will to win.

I thought for sure he’d get offers from one of the bigger D1 conferences. When I saw he went to Saint Peter’s, I was a bit surprised. I remember thinking,”If this is the kind of player Saint Peter’s is starting to land, they will be sneaky good in a few years.

[Lloyd Braun]

Mick bounced. Hate to see it

[noteggs]

Congrats to Saint Peter’s!

Fun fact for some of you fellas who may not know: Doug Ebert was Zack Freemantle’s teammate in high school at Bergen Catholic.

I got a chance to watch Ebert play with Zach. I remember being very impressed with his play. He had a really nice stroke, tremendous confidence, always played hard and had a will to win.

I thought for sure he’d get offers from one of the bigger D1 conferences. When I saw he went to Saint Peter’s, I was a bit surprised. I remember thinking,”If this is the kind of player Saint Peter’s is starting to land, they will be sneaky good in a few years.

Think you are getting Edert confused with Cam Kraft.

I kid of course…

[IM4X]

Think you are getting Edert confused with Cam Kraft.

I kid of course…

Or are you getting Kam Craft confused with Ebert?

Funny. When my son was 5, I use to always correct him for getting his lower case ”b” and “d” mixed up.

Hmm, maybe it was me who got it wrong.

[Xville]

So, duke and unc are definitely winning their next games, right? I mean the ncaa is going to ensure that happens. Then the media will go full blown boner for a week.

[UCGRAD4X]

Since 2001, gonzaga is 2-13 against top 4 seeds. #frauds

St. Peter's has already beat that with wins over two top 3 seeds.

[noteggs]

Or are you getting Kam Craft confused with Ebert?

Funny. When my son was 5, I use to always correct him for getting his lower case ”b” and “d” mixed up.

Hmm, maybe it was me who got it wrong.

Touché

[bobbiemcgee]

Villanova is quietly sitting there ready to win another National Championship while nobody pays attention. Expect for the insanely underseeded buzzsaw Houston in front of them.

One more win we tie the over:
NCAA UNITS
2022 - 12 and counting
2021 - 8
2020 - would've been a huge haul but no tourney
2019 - 5
2018 - 13
2017 - 13
2016 - 12
2015 - 11
2014 - 6
supernova from hloh board

[Masterofreality]

One more win we tie the over:
NCAA UNITS
2022 - 12 and counting
2021 - 8
2020 - would've been a huge haul but no tourney
2019 - 5
2018 - 13
2017 - 13
2016 - 12
2015 - 11
2014 - 6
supernova from hloh board

That means so far, the League has earned $4,200,00 +/- annual value from the Tournament in shares which are paid out over 6 years.
My understanding for the BE split out is that the school that earns the share keeps 50% of it and the other 10 Big East schools split the remaining 50% or approx $2,100,000 or 210,000 each school. That means over the 6 year payout, a school like Xavier who had no participation this year will still get $1,260,000 over the 6 years from this year even if there are no more wins. Each additional win, except for the Final Game, is another $210,000 to X. Two more wins means another $420,000 to X.

[xukeith]

That means so far, the League has earned $4,200,00 +/- annual value from the Tournament in shares which are paid out over 6 years.
My understanding for the BE split out is that the school that earns the share keeps 50% of it and the other 10 Big East schools split the remaining 50% or approx $2,100,000 or 210,000 each school. That means over the 6 year payout, a school like Xavier who had no participation this year will still get $1,260,000 over the 6 years from this year even if there are no more wins. Each additional win, except for the Final Game, is another $210,000 to X. Two more wins means another $420,000 to X.

So this year's Providence made it to the sweet 16. Do they get 50% of their earnings from NCAA AND the other BE teams in this field which is split up by 11 teams?

[Masterofreality]

So this year's Providence made it to the sweet 16. Do they get 50% of their earnings from NCAA AND the other BE teams in this field which is split up by 11 teams?

Yes, but the other 10 teams

[xudash]

This is entirely possible. But I hope Nova just boat races Houston.

On Gone-zaga- I am so glad that they're gone. Seems as if James Breeding was just gonna swallow his whistle every time Timme blatantly threw his chicken wing out there and hooked a guy on his was to the basket or Nembhard just blatantly pushed defenders away from him as he strolled to the basket.
I guess in some ways you can respect Few's training of his guys on how to flaunt rules to gain unfair advantage, but I'm sick of the Zags getting the benefit of the underdog, little school rep from the media and refs.

Screw 'em. Join a real league where you get beat up 15 times in a season then play in a tough conference tournament before you are granted high seed. As we've seen with Xavier, what you do in November/December to get your cutesy rep is overrated. Combine that with a gauntlet of a Power 6 Conference, then talk to me, Not looking good for 2 months then coasting through cupcakes.

Xavier used to be that in the A10. No more. We're part of the big boy club now and we have to earn it as it should be. Not like the cute Spokaners, propped up by ESPN because they need late night game programming between Gone-zaga and Garbage.

My sentiments exactly. They're no longer some kind of little darling.

A major conference team's fan perspective is justifiably different from those fans that fall outside of that group. You should have to earn it all the way through. Their cupcake schedule, which is about to get even more diluted with BYU's departure, doesn't cut it for me.

In fact, I've also changed my tune on the topic of Big East Conference expansion when it comes to the Zags. Notwithstanding the logistical issues, I'm not sure they represent a logical, long-term prospective addition anyway. A key assistant was lost to Arizona. Mark Few certainly still has gas in the tank and is still a very good coach. However, it just seems that Gonzaga is closer to falling off the ledge of relevancy faster than any other program making noise at this time. Spokane. The WCC. Their set-up doesn't scream SUSTAINABILITY to me. They may not fade away right away, but they're more likely to fade away - and hard at that - in the not too distant future. You don't bring a program like that with all the logistical hurdles into a property as valuable as the Big East.

[waggy]

Ha ha. It’s not Gonzaga’s fault ESPN needs them.

[bjf123]

‘Nova is stinking up the floor right now.


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[X Factor]

‘Nova is stinking up the floor right now.


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And still about to go to another Final Four

[X Factor]

Justin Moore juat went down with 30 seconds left. I'm not a Dr., but kinda looked like an Achilles...not good.

[XUOWNSUC]

Houston gets away with so much contact.

[BandAid]

Boy, was that ugly. Congrats to Nova on the Final Four.

[muskiefan82]

Thank you Nova for keeping the Big East st the top while we were waiting for our coach to return

[JTG]

Cha-ching, More money for the BE.

[JTG]

Houston gets away with so much contact.

It's the Baylor template, If your grab and tug non stop, the refs can't call everything , so you get away with alot.

[bjf123]

And still about to go to another Final Four

An ugly win is still a win. Anyone notice GQ Jay wasn’t wearing a suit?


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[Lloyd Braun]

Justin Moore juat went down with 30 seconds left. I'm not a Dr., but kinda looked like an Achilles...not good.

Brutal. Literally seconds away from the final four. Really feel for the guy, such a tough injury to have.

[American X]

Saint Peter's has won their games on Feast of Saint Patrick, Feast of Saint Joseph, & Feast of the Annunciation...

...and today is the Lord's Day.

[Smails]

Apparently all the speak of Nova not being elite this year might have been just a bit off base. Death by 1000 cuts. Tough to watch but insanely effective.

[xuwin]

Brutal. Literally seconds away from the final four. Really feel for the guy, such a tough injury to have.

Villanova, Creighton and Xavier all had a star player go down with a season ending injury in the tournaments. Terrible for guys that are planning to transition to the NBA. Now they have a season of rehab and then prove themselves again. How long will it be before NBA prospects start skipping end of season tournaments like they are doing in football to avoid risking injury?

[xukeith]

Villanova, Creighton and Xavier all had a star player go down with a season ending injury in the tournaments. Terrible for guys that are planning to transition to the NBA. Now they have a season of rehab and then prove themselves again. How long will it be before NBA prospects start skipping end of season tournaments like they are doing in football to avoid risking injury?

If I were an amazing athlete hoping to be drafted in next 6 months, I would forego any tournaments too.

[X-band '01]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hn1G3JNMjs

Not going to imbed this since this is bordering on Kevin Ware-bad. This was from earlier this week.

[Masterofreality]

Jim Larranaga is 73. Krezewski is 75. Think Sean will coach Xavier for the next 20 years?

[UCGRAD4X]

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Jim Larranaga is 73. Krezewski is 75. Think Sean will coach Xavier for the next 20 years?

How long will it take to overtake Mack?

120 - 215.

96 games.

3 - 4 years? Closer to 4.

[UCGRAD4X]

Kansas taking to Miami.

Wouldn't care except Bro-in-Law has a restaurant/bar in Lawrence. Good for business. Not that I'll see a penny of it.

So, fuck Kansas.

Don't tell my wife.

[xu82]

Kansas taking to Miami.

Wouldn't care except Bro-in-Law has a restaurant/bar in Lawrence. Good for business. Not that I'll see a penny of it.

So, fuck Kansas.

Don't tell my wife.

I am quoting this only so you cannot delete the evidence to avoid the upcoming blackmail scheme. I’ll be cheaper than a divorce, I promise.


….and you can always believe the blackmailer!

[Xville]

Well, about as blue blood as you can get for the championship… yippee

[GoMuskies]

Villanova HAS to win the national championship. It's going to be a combo snoozefest/gagfest other than the Wildcats.

[Xville]

Villanova HAS to win the national championship. It's going to be a combo snoozefest/gagfest other than the Wildcats.

I wouldn’t mind unc.. they don’t really bother me. Ku or duke however make me want to vomit. The slobbering over coach k this week is going to be as extreme as it gets.

They may as well just not even had the tourney and just given him the trophy.

[UCGRAD4X]

It looks like St. Peter doesn't have a prayer.

[bleedXblue]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29147741/ncaa-enforcement-office-calls-kansas-violations-egregious-severe

Ho hum, business as usual for Kansas. 3 years after the violations were reported, still nothing from the NCAA. Now they play for a chance to win it all.

[noteggs]

Hope who wins it in order:

Villanova
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Kansas
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UNC (not really)
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Tie

[Xville]

So just a few minutes in and the refs letting k stink u get away with anything they want much like the ncaa.

[Xville]

i don't think i have ever seen a villanova team this rattled...ku making everything from 3 i'm sure has something to do with that but still.

[xu82]

Kansas doing to Nova what Nova does to………

Never mind, I don’t want to talk about it……


BUT - a new day is coming!

[X-band '01]

Villanova finally showed up.

[Xville]

well, hello Nova....welcome to the game :)

[bjf123]

well, hello Nova....welcome to the game :)

Took them long enough. Just hope it wasn’t too long.


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[Xville]

kinda amazing that being 11 down doesn't seem too bad for nova lol

[xu82]

I’m hoping for a miracle, or at least interesting.

[Xville]

here they come!!

[Xville]

feel for nova...just not enough defensively with Moore not out there

[xudash]

Dagger

[Xville]

Gross....id rather have the coach k coronation than Kansas

[JTG]

They keep referring to the Kansas player as being on the all Big 12 academic team. Does that mean he can spell his name without a tutor ?

[xu82]

Well, no miracles tonight. Final Four for Nova is another great season. Congrats!

[noteggs]

Just based off seat angles and permanent seats behind student sections, looks like horrible place to watch basketball live.

[xu82]

Go HEELS!

[muskiefan82]

Thank God it won't be duke

[xu82]

Amen!

[X-band '01]

I'm sure K won't consider coming back one more year after consecutive losses to Carolina.

[Xville]

Thank you Caleb love… you are my hero. No go kick some chickenhawk ass

[xuphan]

I'm sure K won't consider coming back one more year after consecutive losses to Carolina.

Wonder what all these five star recruits will think when they get to campus and realize Coach K isn’t the coach anymore and it is coach Jon?

[JTG]

I know seating at Final Fours in stadiums is never great but it looks particularly bad in the Superdome. The risers are extremely flat on the sides, and the folks upstairs look like they're in a different area code.

[Xville]

Going from 6 to midnight watching kansas getting run off the floor. Pound them by 50.

[Xville]

Wtf unc

[XUBison]

Well, now I know the answer to whom I would cheer for, UNC or KU. The answer appears to be whichever is on defense.

[Xville]

So Kansas after cheating for years and under a probe for five years gets the luck of playing Villanova short handed and unc with arguably their best player hobbled all game. No karma in college basketball. F that school

[ArizonaXUGrad]

So Kansas after cheating for years and under a probe for five years gets the luck of playing Villanova short handed and unc with arguably their best player hobbled all game. No karma in college basketball. F that school

Stop everyone is getting something. They got lucky playing battered teams but they still won. Luck is part of it.

[muskiefan82]

I'll just say this... the halftime score was clearly overrated....

[D-West & PO-Z]

Not a fan of Bill Self, but at least I won $250 with Kansas winning.

[MADXSTER]

This is the first year ever that I didn't have a single team in the final four. Ugh

[xu82]

This is the first year ever that I didn't have a single team in the final four. Ugh

This is the first year ever that I didn’t even fill out a bracket. I was a little down in the dumps, but I’m feeling much better right now, thank you very much!