March Madness 2024

[D-West & PO-Z]

Even way back then the arguments were pretty bad. Every time we played they killed us...other than the one 3-14 game when they probably should have, but we kept it close.

C'mon Go, lol, there is no question now that Gonzaga is a premier program and ahead of X but as recently as 2014 Xavier was the more accomplished program.

Through the 2014 season Xavier had 24 tourney appearances, 6 Sweet 16 appearances and 2 Elite 8's.

Gonzaga had 17 tourney appearances, 5 Sweet 16's and 1 Elite 8 appearance.

I think people who complained about some of the media attention Gonzaga got back then as the mid-major darling were warranted. What Gonzaga has done since then (9 Sweet 16's, 2 Final 4's) has been amazing and Gonzaga deserves every accolade they get. But it's revisionist history to act like X fans were crazy for thinking we were better a decade ago.

[GoMuskies]

As soon as we beat Gonzaga I'll entertain arguments we belong in the convo with Gonzaga. Felt the same way then and now.

[GoMuskies]

Also, a decade ago Gonzaga was coming off a season where they were the overall #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Sure, they got upset by a hot Wichita State team, but that squad went to the Final Four and was undefeated the next season. Gonzaga's non-conference success consistently dwarfed Xavier's, but there was always some excuse or justification. Just found it all silly, really. And now it's just fucking hilarious.

[X-band '01]

I think the 32 first round women's games were chalk...except for Louisville v Middle Tennessee State.

Ohio State did not get that memo today.

[Xville]

I think Purdue may pull this one out

[noteggs]

Minus the Marquette game, lack luster games so far. Why did they decide to play most of the games on Sunday evening?

[X-band '01]

They've done that since the CBS/Turner deal.

[Xville]

Been very chalky. Makes for a great second weekend, but I’d still like Cinderella for one more round

[GoMuskies]

Well, then go Grand Canyon! NC St is a pretty fun Cinderella story going on two weeks.

[Xville]

Would love Grand Canyon (grant-fosters story is pretty cool) and Yale for some mix next week.

While I like the nc state story, it need to end with Marquette.