2019 NCAA Tourney Thread: Nation has to watch Virginia again (1 Viewer)

[Bull Dozier]

I'm not watching yet, because I'm stuck at work.  But the Big Dance is the only time I find bench guys doing ridiculous stuff acceptable.  Except the "Hold 'em back, boys!"  That's when everyone gets excited and one guy puts his arms out to act like he's holding everyone back from rushing the court.  And I only don't like him, because I feel like he's not acting, but actually thinking he's helping.  

And it's always some tall, lanky white guy.  With pimples.  God, I hate him. 

Not sure who was actually doing the air guitar, but the Gophers have a 6'8" 260 lb bench guy (not white) that leads their bench cheerleading.  While the rehearsed skits after certain plays are a little over the top, I have grown to appreciate exhuberant bench warmers.  Having coach youth traveling basketball for many year, I would have given my left arm for a bench that ever was invested in the game when they weren't on the floor.  The energy, when sincere and not shtick, is contageous.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

It's so unbelievably dumb that they let teams huddle with the coach during these reviews.  How have they not fixed that yet?

 

[shadyridr]

This Auburn game is insane

 

[Rirruto]

This is why only suckers work during the first round.

 

[TheIronSheik]

And this is why we should practice foul shots.

 

[hagmania]

not even close

 

[shadyridr]

Each team blew that game at least 5 times each

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

wow, he was WIDE open. Auburn survives. 

 

[ffldrew]

WDE!!!!

 

[TobiasFunke]

WTAF on both there

I can't get over that dude passing up the layup.  Shooting the 3 when you're down 2 at the end of the game is almost always the right call, especially when you're the underdog, but at some point you just take the guaranteed tie.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Oof.  Wide open in the corner for a game-winner and airballs it by three feet.  I'm guessing that doesn't make the One Shining Moment montage at the end of the tourney.

 

[heckmanm]

Who feels worse? Guy who passed up a tying layup or guy who missed 2/3 FT?

 

[MAC_32]

This is why only suckers work during the first round.

I'm in the office.  I'm just not working.

 

[parasaurolophus]

Bruce Pearl needs to read this blog...

 

[TobiasFunke]

Who feels worse? Guy who passed up a tying layup or guy who missed 2/3 FT?

Gotta be the guy who passed up the layup. It's not like the FT shooter choked and airballed or something, both the misses were close. The second miss was halfway down.  Layup guy, OTOH ...

 

[urbanhack]

I'm in the office.  I'm just not working.

I'm at home working and not working and practicing free throws during commercial breaks.

 

[Rirruto]

Tom Izzo should turn down the bid the next time he gets a 2 seed.

 

[ffldrew]

My wife is an Auburn grad - I think she just went upstairs to throw up. She was a mess at the end of that game. 

 

[Spartans Rule]

Tom Izzo should turn down the bid the next time he gets a 2 seed.

It’s amazing he’s still considered some sort of tournament genius. If they lose this, he’ll have a 4-year run of underachievement that nobody will ever come close to matching.

 

[dino259]

This is why only suckers work during the first round.

I'm in the office.  I'm just not working.

What is the protocol for openly discussing tourney games in office cubicals?  Should you have discretion in case someone is trying to be in the cone of silence and watch a taped game later?

 

[TheIronSheik]

What is the protocol for openly discussing tourney games in office cubicals?  Should you have discretion in case someone is trying to be in the cone of silence and watch a taped game later?

I think it's wrong for someone to ask you not to talk about it.  But if they did, I'd probably respect their request.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

There are 54 players from Illinois in the tournament this year, but only one team - The Bradley Braves of Peoria.

 

[TheIronSheik]

There are 54 players from Illinois in the tournament this year, but only one team - The Bradley Braves of Peoria.

Is that their real full name?  Like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?

 

[MAC_32]

What is the protocol for openly discussing tourney games in office cubicals?  Should you have discretion in case someone is trying to be in the cone of silence and watch a taped game later?

Laugh.

I've been calling my co-workers into my office all afternoon.

 

[Nipsey]

Is it poor form to set up a Go Fund Me page to cover gambling losses? Asking in case Vermont does not cover here.

 

[General Malaise]

Is it poor form to set up a Go Fund Me page to cover gambling losses? Asking in case Vermont does not cover here.

Man, imagine if you owned a smartphone and could live bet with that thing?  Wooooof.

 

[Nipsey]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!

 

[Nipsey]

Man, imagine if you owned a smartphone and could live bet with that thing?  Wooooof.

You can live bet on a computer!

 

[Capella]

It’s amazing he’s still considered some sort of tournament genius. If they lose this, he’ll have a 4-year run of underachievement that nobody will ever come close to matching.

ESPN should do a 30 for 30 on me saying each March “I’ll never pick Sparty again” three days before I change my bracket at the last minute for them to win it all. 

 

[General Malaise]

You can live bet on a computer!

But......but you can't take your computer with you to the bar.  Or your lady's house.  Or the beach.  Right?  

 

[In The Zone]

With Zion in town I'm considering going down to the CLA tomorrow. I hear the open practices today were crazy. What kind of ticket prices would I be looking at for say Loe Miss/Oklahoma in the early game. From what I hear the Duke tickets are more than I want to pay. 

Also, does anyone know what kind of fanfest they have. I may go check some of that out as well if it's worth it. 

Thanks for any advice. 

 

[Steve Tasker]

With Zion in town I'm considering going down to the CLA tomorrow. I hear the open practices today were crazy. What kind of ticket prices would I be looking at for say Loe Miss/Oklahoma in the early game. From what I hear the Duke tickets are more than I want to pay. 

Also, does anyone know what kind of fanfest they have. I may go check some of that out as well if it's worth it. 

Thanks for any advice. 

I don't have any tickets this year, but in years past it's always been a session ticket.  So a ticket to Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma is also a ticket to UVA vs. Gardner-Webb - you can't get a ticket for one game without a ticket for the other.  Not sure if that helps, I have no idea the price or whether UVA is a massive draw there? 

 

[In The Zone]

I don't have any tickets this year, but in years past it's always been a session ticket.  So a ticket to Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma is also a ticket to UVA vs. Gardner-Webb - you can't get a ticket for one game without a ticket for the other.  Not sure if that helps, I have no idea the price or whether UVA is a massive draw there? 

That does help. Thanks.

 

[Ilov80s]

Ja time! I am praying Murray St makes a run so I get to see more of this guy. He's the best thing in college bball not named Zion.

 

[krista4]

I'm not watching yet, because I'm stuck at work.  But the Big Dance is the only time I find bench guys doing ridiculous stuff acceptable.  Except the "Hold 'em back, boys!"  That's when everyone gets excited and one guy puts his arms out to act like he's holding everyone back from rushing the court.  And I only don't like him, because I feel like he's not acting, but actually thinking he's helping.  

And it's always some tall, lanky white guy.  With pimples.  God, I hate him. 

Belmont seems to have several guys who can fill this role.  I’m gonna love this kid if given the chance.  (Sorry, Uruk)

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Call timeout Belmont and setup a play if you're going to run the clock out

 

[Steve Tasker]

What was that pass, Belmont?

 

[heckmanm]

Depressingly chalky thus far

 

[General Malaise]

Oh Belmont, no.....

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Wow. Belmont played so smart for most of the game. I'm guessing Maryland's idiocy rubbed off on them towards the end.

 

[Nipsey]

All-in Nevada ML.

 

[Ilov80s]

Marquette has no answer for Ja. Just too athletic and too skilled. 

 

[General Malaise]

All-in Nevada ML.

I like that the wheels came off the Nipsey bus by 3:06 PT on the first day of the tourney. 

 

[Eephus]

Wojo needs to slap the floor or something

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Gorgeous day here.  I took the day off to hike  stay inside, watch bball and drink heavily.

OH LOOKOUT!!!

Have fun.

Louisville suxxor'd  

 

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It's tourney time!

Funny - but very painful...

 

[Ilov80s]

Gorgeous day here.  I took the day off to hike  stay inside, watch bball and drink heavily.

Hows that going? 

 

[hagmania]

Curious what his full name was and I'm... I'm not sure what I've uncovered here.

 

[Man In The Box]

Kid looks like Magic Johnson out there. Fun to watch.

 

[Ilov80s]

Curious what his full name was and I'm... I'm not sure what I've uncovered here.

Looks like someone is having some fun on Wikipedia lol. It is Temetrius Jamel