Rowand44

QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 04:40 PM) they are the weakest #3?? They're just bad. EDIT: Also considering the Memphis the weakest number 1 like zoom has nothing to do with considering Gonzaga the strongest number 3. Just cause they were in the discussion for a top seed means absolutely nothing.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 04:16 PM) Any particular reasoning? I know it isn't a gimme, but I think that's about as good as they could have expected. Yeah, it would have been nice if they played Washington or Cuse instead of Pitt, but as I said, I'd rather have them then any of the 4 seeds except maybe Illinois. Plus IMO they got the weakest of the 3's and the second weakest 2 in their bracket to go with the weakest #1 (I think Memphis versus Nova is debatable, especially if Ray is off). I really don't think they could have got a harder draw for the first weekend, they got a tough 13 and then a real tough 5/12. I also disagree about Memphis being the weakest 1, I believe that's Duke to be honest. Gonzaga blows so I agree there. I also believe UCLA is the strongest 2 but we've had this convo before. That's what makes March so awesome though.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 03:08 PM) I don't know, Kansas definitely could have had a tougher draw than this. I definitely think that they can beat Pitt because they can actually score, and Memphis is just as young as Kansas is. While it will be an entertaining game, I think Kansas has a little better depth, especially if Douglas-Roberts isn't quite on top of his game with the injury. I definitely think they can take whoever comes out of the other side of the bracket too. Things could have been a lot tougher. They could have faced UConn or Duke as the #1 seed. Both have a lot more experience than Kansas and probably would be a tougher team for them to beat than Memphis. They also got a beatable second round opponent in Pitt. Granted Pitt is by far the best of the 5 seeds in my book, but they could have easily had to face someone like Florida, LSU, or BC that is a bit more balanced and athletic. Plus UCLA and Gonzaga are fairly weak high seeds on the other side of the bracket considering that Memphis was the bottom #1 seed. They did pretty well here, and I'm not sure they could have been much better off. I really couldn't disagree with you more.

I think I'm about the only person who has BC losing to Nevada 2nd round.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:21 PM) It was just out there, I tried to resist. But I couldn't do it. As for Kansas, even though I have them in the final 4, they do have an amazingly tough path. Having to face a talented, hot team like Pittsburgh in the 2nd round almost seems unfair. The top of that region is so incredibly hard for me. I have Pitt beating Kansas in the 2nd round, however it would not surprise me one bit if Kansas gets to the sweet 16 but it also wouldn't surprise me if Pitt and Kansas go down first round. I also think it's very possible that either Kansas or Pitt beat Memphis. I think everyone has agreed that, that region is just full of upset potential.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:08 PM) FWIW, Rowand is not giving any of the chalk teams a chance in the first round; every pick is an upset. lol, I have a ton of first round upsets this year. This tourny is so open I really expect there to be a ton of upsets. My bracket is a mess up to the sweet 16, then after that it settles down and gets boring.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:17 PM) There, its fixed now. I knew that was coming eventually.

Once again, I think Kansas is going to win this game and I think they are a a good team BUT it would not surprise me one bit if Bradley can pull this one out. Like Kyyle said Bradley has 2 nba players in O'Bryant and Sommerville, not to mention they have a guard that I love in Tony Bennett. Bennett is about as quick a guard as you'll find playing in a mid major and yes he can keep up with about anyone. Kansas is a very good team but Bradley is fully capable of winning a few games in the tournament so do not be surprised at all Jimbo if your Jayhawks are in an absolute fight with this game.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:23 AM) Utah State and Montana will both get blown out IMO. Utah State is a good team and they have a unique style of play. I don't think they deserved to make the tournament but they did and I think they will beat Washington who is a very weak 5 seed imo.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 11:58 PM) Interesting who I'm going up against in the first round. Good matchup.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 01:26 AM) Did anyone else watch this? I just watched the replay at 1130. I tought it was pretty unique, and pretty well done. It was fun to watch something "different" from those "the season" things. Pretty interesting. I especially like Pitino when he was asked about where Telfair could go in the draft and the chance he does go - he said something like "in my opinion, we better start recruiting" I enjoyed it. I thought it was pretty interesting.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:54 AM) Sorry i dont believe this MVC hype, have not all year. It was funny listening to the ESPN crews rip on them. My favorite was Digger calling the MVC final the most boring game he has watched all year. Yup and last week Digger would have told you ND belongs in the tourny.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:51 AM) These teams are a very very different, this is Self's uptemp offense, and the nation's best defense. That's fine and I agree. I'm picking Kansas but Bradley has the athletes and the talent to have a chance against Kansas whether you want to believe it or not.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:47 AM) I also gots no big 10 teams in the getting past the sweet 16. That makes two of us.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 12:36 AM) haha that is good one..... Bradley keeping up with Chalmers, Robinson, Wright and Rush... Ya you're right, it's not like Kansas would ever lose to a mid major in the first round of the ncaa tourny, oh wait...what's that?

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 09:05 AM) I think I might be the only person in college that doesnt have any of them.... :headshake Wrong.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 11:36 PM) What do you guys think of the 5-12 games? I know that a 12 wins virtually every year, but I don't see any that I like this year. The closest one I see is the Nevada game, but that's not really a good matchup for Montana. I'm really not a fan of Texas A&M, I don't see Pitt going down, and I don't think Utah State can keep up with Washington. Is it just me, or are these games not quite as ripe for upset picks this year? For some reason I could see all of the 11's winning, but I don't really like the 12's. I like USU and A&M.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 10:17 PM) Steve Lavin had it too, but he's just a bit biased. lol, nah, what are you talking about.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 10:11 PM) Rowand and I have a mutual damned relationship going with college basketball, so its cool. Haha, exactly.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 09:44 PM) I've got them in the elite 8. Where do you have them? Same. Last year I had them losing to nova in the sweet 16...SOOOOOOOOO close. Damn you refs and damn you Sumpter. And damn you palehose too for good measure.

Here's a funny tidbit from my bracket: I have UNC going further this year then I had them going last year.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 09:22 PM) I just finished my first bracket. I've got Uconn, Memphis, Texas and Boston College in the final 4. I know some will think I'm nuts for having BC as one of my picks. I was just so impressed with their play in the ACC tourney. Their bigs are flat awesome, their guards are solid, and they cause a lot of problems for teams defensively. BC is becoming the popular pick, so not many people are going to think you're nuts.

QUOTE(T R U @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 09:05 PM) Oh man I was waiting to get back so we could celebrate when we either sign Brees or trade for Culpepper.. I'm hoping man, that'd make my day, that's for sure.

Welcome back tru, good to have another phins fan around.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 08:55 PM) UCLA to the finals. Boo, I wanted to be the only one.