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NCAA HOOPS THREAD! -- K petitions to get Maui Jim Maui Invitational moved to Transylvania (1 Viewer)
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Raider Nation
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
I enjoyed it. Nothing groundbreaking, praise of UK, praise of the efforts of the kids, sad to lose Morgan, special group of guys, Levert is just scratching the surface.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Local radio around here is already terrible
msudaisy26
Footballguy
I read it and enjoyed it thanks for sharing, no matter what the posting police want to say about it!
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ive seen plenty and just laugh most of it off.
But they have to cheer for their conference...so I just take it as a sign of foolishness.
Haven't checked twitter yet, but Im sure Clay Travis is all aboard the SEC train.
Especially funny from anyone in this state that supposedly hates UK but will cheer because they are SEC.
sho nuff
Footballguy
I was pulling for UConn...but MSU Basketball for some reason does not bother me as much as most things Michigan.
Just a respect for Izzo I guess.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
There are a lot of people in Michigan that root for both, especially in basketball where the rivalry is much friendlier. It isn't that those people are pulling for the Big 10, they are pulling for the State.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Levert has some talent. He can create a shot in ways that Robinson dreams of ...Robinson just doesn't have that pull-up jumper. He's better off just driving to the hoop.
Can't argue with the game. Two teams played very well, and a great shot won it.
gump
Footballguy
Man, I was on the road today and had to listen to the game - just about drove off the road a few times.
It's been an amazing season for UK - it's almost been 3 separate seasons from the pre-season hype, to the mid-season "slump", to a fantastic finish.
I was pretty certain they would beat Louisville, but much less certain about today's game.
Best 8-seed ever? At least in the conversation with Nova, who I don't think were as good, but they won the championship, so they are the best for now.
It's been an amazing season for UK - it's almost been 3 separate seasons from the pre-season hype, to the mid-season "slump", to a fantastic finish.
I was pretty certain they would beat Louisville, but much less certain about today's game.
Best 8-seed ever? At least in the conversation with Nova, who I don't think were as good, but they won the championship, so they are the best for now.
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Why is it ok to root for the state but not the whole conference? If anything that's "worse", since other state teams are typically much bigger rivals than other conference teams (save usually one or two teams in the conference).
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msudaisy26
Footballguy
When you are in the big ten it is actually very easy to not root for the whole conference. I am not sure if you have been to a game involving Ohio State but their fans are generally rude to everyone. I usually root for the entire big ten but I will never root for Ohio State, I have been treated poorly by their fans on several occasions.
Good Posting Judge
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
no one from Michigan will ever root for ohio state, unless them winning gets your school into the rose bowl or something weird like that
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I didn't say it was. Also, a lot of people aren't that serious of fans and just like to root for something local.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
It's easy to lose interest with my Wolverines now out ...but Florida-UConn and Wisconsin-Kentucky don't really excite me much. I didn't realize Florida's last loss was to ..UConn.
The Commish
Footballguy
oh goodie...here we go 
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
flapgreen
Footballguy
Some people are never happy. Plus he's a Michigan fan.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Sounds about right
bosoxs45
Footballguy
Didn't someone bet on Wisconsin to win it all in the wagering thread? (way back in october?)
A few have 60/1 tickets - lumpy19 was the guy who suggested it. I have a 40/1 and 30/1 ticket.
shadyridr
Footballguy
i dont remember every final four but there always seems to be some cinderella that doesnt belong and gets blown out. Despite two "low" seeds, uconn and kentucky are both powerhouse teams that have just as much talent as the other two teams. I agree with you. Im really looking forward to this final four. Wasnt there a year recently when all four #1 seeds made it?
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
If I had to put them in order...
1) Florida (40%)
2) Kentucky (25%)
3) Wisconsin (20%)
4) UConn (15%)
I see Florida as being much better then the rest.
1) Florida (40%)
2) Kentucky (25%)
3) Wisconsin (20%)
4) UConn (15%)
I see Florida as being much better then the rest.
shadyridr
Footballguy
they have the best team but talent wise i might put them 4th
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
It will be interesting to see what happens with Kaminsky in terms of draft projections and if he hopped into the first round. As a UW fan, I hope not.Only UK has any projected first-rounders in the upcoming draft.
OK? UConn was a 3 seed. They beat the 14, 6, 2, and a 5. The only thing that would have been a better run with that seed was to play Duke, but they were pummeled by an Arizona team, the 5 seed. Again, not comparing those 3 teams. I am comparing an 11 game run by a team that was 9-9 in the Big East, which oh by the way including also beating Louisville, Syracuse, Georgetown and Pittsburgh who in the NCAA tourney were a 4, 3, 6 and 1 seed. So, basically in that 11 game run, they beat a 1, 2, 3, two 4s, 5, two 6s, 8 and 14 seed.
If Kentucky wins it all, I'll give them a lot more kudos, but beating Wichita State, Louisville and Michigan is great, but not the best ever by a long shot. Not a single one of those teams is up on the pedestal of greatest teams ever. First, Michigan lost to Iowa State and was 1-3 against tourney teams outside of the Big 10. They squeaked by an 11 seed in Tennessee. Second, Louisville while they had UConn's number this year was also 0-2 against tourney teams outside of the AAC. Last, in looking at Wichita State's schedule, one could say they never played a team better than Kentucky.
Sorry, but while good teams, Louisville, Wichita State and Michigan aren't world beaters. In fact, if UConn beats Florida, I would say that their run through Villanova, Iowa State (who beat Michigan), Michigan State and Florida would be better then Wichita State, Louisville and Michigan. Again, I am just happy UConn is in the Final Four based on how they played this year, but I would never say their potential run was the best ever.
I'll add that I would even say Duke's win over an undefeated UNLV years ago in 1 game was a better run that Kentucky's past 3.
ETA: By the way, I am in no way saying that UConn's run was the best ever, just that while Kentucky has played well, their 3 game run is no where near the best 3 game run ever. For it to be the best ever, you have to beat juggernauts, not Wichita State, who beat 1 team in the tourney before beating a 16 seed.
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Eviloutsider
Footballguy
Looking at this site, he may be a projected first round pick...It will be interesting to see what happens with Kaminsky in terms of draft projections and if he hopped into the first round. As a UW fan, I hope not.Only UK has any projected first-rounders in the upcoming draft.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Frank-Kaminsky-41066/stats/
tri-man 47
Footballguy
There's that. I suppose it ties to Good Posting Judge's point just above - Kentucky has some uniquely talented individuals. The other three teams are more about the quality of the team's play (although Napier is certainly distinguishing himself). That could/should make for some very good basketball, but the teams don't get me too fired up. It's an interesting angle to see if Florida can exact some revenge on UConn and, possibly, Wisconsin in the final.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
I don't think I've ever seen a team dominated inside like Michigan was vs. Kentucky today. It was borderline ridiculous. I don't know if it was the zone or just very poor blocking out, but you have to at least make guys jump over your back to get the ball. Many were flat out uncontested. Horford was especially horrible underneath. Great win by Kentucky though.
I wouldn't say much better. In fact, this may be one of the worst final four setups that Florida could imagine. 2 teams that beat them and 1 team that almost beat them the last time they played and is seemingly playing even better now. I would still put money on them, but I never even expected UConn to be here. Even this morning, the talking heads on Sports Reporters were talking about MSU vs. Florida with a small caveat of "if they win" as a not a real chance.
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
If Florida beats UConn then the title game will have a good angle to it either way. Either Florida will have a chance to win it all by beating the two teams that were their only two losses this season, or they'll play Kentucky for the 4th time this year.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
SATURDAY
6:09 pm - (7) UCONN vs. (1) Florida
8:49 pm - (8) Kentucky vs. (2) Wisconsin
Pretty unusual to have an 8-seed as the definite favorite over a 2-seed, but throw seedings out the window at this point.
6:09 pm - (7) UCONN vs. (1) Florida
8:49 pm - (8) Kentucky vs. (2) Wisconsin
Pretty unusual to have an 8-seed as the definite favorite over a 2-seed, but throw seedings out the window at this point.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
looks like that's in their 2015 listing.Looking at this site, he may be a projected first round pick...It will be interesting to see what happens with Kaminsky in terms of draft projections and if he hopped into the first round. As a UW fan, I hope not.Only UK has any projected first-rounders in the upcoming draft.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Frank-Kaminsky-41066/stats/
flapgreen
Footballguy
I'm not saying it's the best Final Four ever but this tournament has been exciting. I'm a UK fan but it still looks to be an exciting Final Four to me.
shadyridr
Footballguy
what about the year mich st beat wisconsin in the final?
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
MaxThreshold
Footballguy
Hey, you made a mistake in the thread title. Wisconsin is America's Team.
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strykerpks
Footballguy
We may say this every year, but there have been tons of great games this year. Maybe I am watching more because shockingly UConn is still in it. I'll definitely watch both games next week. I'm just glad UConn is on early so my boys can watch it. No way they would be able to make it to the end of the late game.I'm not saying it's the best Final Four ever but this tournament has been exciting. I'm a UK fan but it still looks to be an exciting Final Four to me.