Jenksismyhero Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Mar 14, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) I agree. I do not understand why anyone thinks Illinois is talented team anymore. They aren't. They have proven over the course of two seasons they aren't. I understand that on paper one could see a team with some tall seniors, a PG that put up a a bunch of assists and a couple of talented sophomores and think that they might do something. But that would be before the season started. At this point, we have lots of evidence that they are not a talented team. I think they'll play like they have all season, and lose to UNLV (they don't have the ball skills to handle the pressure). I can't really disagree with what you're saying, but if you watched that team all season you would have seen 20-25 minutes bursts where this team showed that it could beat anyone in the country. They played really well against Texas but lost in overtime. They beat a good Wisconsin team at home. They nearly upset Ohio State and Purdue after playing brilliantly in the first half of each game. The problem is they haven't had many complete games this year. I'd like to say that maybe there's a chance that they can turn it around, but really if that were the case they would have done so against Michigan. But they didn't. They yet again played a great first half and then pissed the game away. I could see them playing well against UNLV and losing, or playing well, winning, and then doing the same against Kansas. There's no doubt that the team has the talent to play with anyone. Unfortunately it's just talent to beat anyone in 20 minutes, not 40. What a way for these seniors to go out though. Beat Kruger and then Self. Even if they lost after that this season would be a huge success IMO. My goal for them in the beginning was the second weekend of the tournament. My homerism is going to hope that it happens (while realizing it won't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitlesswonder Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 15, 2011 -> 10:37 AM) I can't really disagree with what you're saying, but if you watched that team all season you would have seen 20-25 minutes bursts where this team showed that it could beat anyone in the country. They played really well against Texas but lost in overtime. They beat a good Wisconsin team at home. They nearly upset Ohio State and Purdue after playing brilliantly in the first half of each game. I think a lot of teams have flashes of excellence...Penn State nearly beat tOSU earlier in the season and had some good home victories as well, but I think we all know a team like Kansas would be a good bet to annihilate PSU in the tournament. For me, the flip side is that if UI does beat UNLV I will be impressed -- it will be an accomplishment (biggest of the season IMO) regardless of how bad the subsequent beatdown by KU would be. Unfortunately for UI, I think beating UNLV would not be regarded by most of their fanbase as anything more than "expected". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have yet to find an "expert" out there that has illinois beating unlv. Dunno if that means anything (prob not), but interesting nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Mar 15, 2011 -> 02:03 PM) I think a lot of teams have flashes of excellence...Penn State nearly beat tOSU earlier in the season and had some good home victories as well, but I think we all know a team like Kansas would be a good bet to annihilate PSU in the tournament. For me, the flip side is that if UI does beat UNLV I will be impressed -- it will be an accomplishment (biggest of the season IMO) regardless of how bad the subsequent beatdown by KU would be. Unfortunately for UI, I think beating UNLV would not be regarded by most of their fanbase as anything more than "expected". The difference is Illinois has only been blown out once all year and really has only had two games (@Wisconsin and @OSU) where they didn't have at least a decent shot of winning in the last 10 minutes. This team has shown over and over again they can play with any and everybody for 30-35 minutes and then they piss down their legs when things get tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 First of all, I am very excited because I am working the Chicago regional and that's where Florida State was placed! I don't know anything about TAMU. FSU plays great defense and it will be even better since Singleton will finally return. However, our offense is terrible. We have potential, but we only reach it 10% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Mar 15, 2011 -> 04:53 PM) First of all, I am very excited because I am working the Chicago regional and that's where Florida State was placed! I don't know anything about TAMU. FSU plays great defense and it will be even better since Singleton will finally return. However, our offense is terrible. We have potential, but we only reach it 10% of the time. If FSU gets by A&M they will pose problems for ND with that defense of theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 What a win for Morehead State! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 02:56 PM) What a win for Morehead State! Brutal no call. I hate it when the refs let stuff go in the final seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 02:57 PM) Brutal no call. I hate it when the refs let stuff go in the final seconds. It was all ball and a great no call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I had Louisville in the championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) It was all ball and a great no call. What he said! Great no call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have to get one of those shirts that read "I (heart) Morehead" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) It was all ball and a great no call. Yeah he got all ball and also all elbow. Destroyed the guy. It was a foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 03:22 PM) Yeah he got all ball and also all elbow. Destroyed the guy. It was a foul. You are the only one who probably thinks that, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Call it a foul, don't call it a foul, either way what a game for Morehead State. Ballsy 3 pointer at the end of the game. Louisville could've won it had they hit their free throws. 7-16 from the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 03:18 PM) I had Louisville in the championship game. is there anything worse than having your brackets destroyed in exactly one game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 03:18 PM) I had Louisville in the championship game. You're not the only one One of my loud mouth friends said that he could beat me in the bracket challenge because of his "hoops knowledge" so we started a pool on yahoo with money on the line.. his champion? Louisville.. I think its safe to say he is done-zo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 04:22 PM) Yeah he got all ball and also all elbow. Destroyed the guy. It was a foul. Slow-mo replay showed it was a great no-call. Faried was straight up and didn't leave his feet. Glad refs did the right thing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 04:18 PM) I had Louisville in the championship game. I had them winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 And, as usual, Vandy doesn't show up in the tournament. Good thing I picked Richmond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 06:00 PM) And, as usual, Vandy doesn't show up in the tournament. Good thing I picked Richmond... I picked them in most of mine, it was a good 12-5 upset pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeavyTime Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 It's no longer "Can UNLV or Illinois upset Kansas to reach the Sweet 16?" It is "Can UNLV or Illinois upset Kansas to reach the Elite 8?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Should've picked Richmond. Figured Vanderbilt wouldn't let a repeat happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 05:00 PM) And, as usual, Vandy doesn't show up in the tournament. Good thing I picked Richmond... Vandy gets some really freakin tough matchups in the tourny. Granted, they're loaded with talent and shouldn't be a one and done but the committee has certainly done them no favors the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Go Zips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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