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QUOTE(shagar69 @ Mar 14, 2005 -> 04:41 PM) Many people, including me are gettin on the Cuse bandwagon. Any of you guys (besides vitale) like Duke to make the final four? I like Duke to win the bracket. I have 'cuse losing to the Coppentines, I think 'cuse is being way overrated going into the tourny but that's jmo.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 14, 2005 -> 03:43 PM) I'd much rather play Zona than OSU. Teams that much up well with Illinois are ones with post players that are dominant. Arizona doesn't really fit that bill, and we all know Luth would shut down Salim I'm actually pretty damn worried about Nevada. Channing Frye ring a bell?? Haven't we been over this already The reason I think 'zona matches up well against them is that they start two players 6'10" or over. While Powell is a damn good player he's short for a power forward. I just think 'zona's size will give Illinois some problems. Also if Salim is hot they're going to be almost impossible to beat. I think that should be one hell of a game though.

Buehrle getting knocked around a bit now, don't know why he came back out to pitch this inning.

QUOTE(shagar69 @ Mar 14, 2005 -> 03:17 PM) wow, u got some guts man. IMO Nova is a good bet to lose to NM. and if not that there is no way in HELL that Nova can beat the Heels, should they somehow get past fla. which in itself is hard. You know what, I'm in a 200 plus person pool you have to have some guts to win it and I've liked nova all year and I think they can beat anyone. Anyways, if they can get by the first weekend I think they're good to go, New Mexico and Florida scare me more then UNC.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 14, 2005 -> 10:08 AM) You're tellin me, I can't wait for that one. I hope there are no upsets before those 2 square off. (Hint: the traditional 12-5 upset.) I have 'nova in the final four but that New Mexico game scares the s*** out of me.

I got utah in the elite 8.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Mar 14, 2005 -> 12:38 PM) Digger thinks that as well. I have to disagree. By the way, does anyone else think this is an extremely tough bracket? If Illinois wants to make it to St. Louis they are going to have their work cut out for them. Texas- Fairly consistent. Nevada- TOUGH. This is a damn good basketball team that isn't really getting talked about. Arizona- Extremely difficult. Scares the hell out of me. Oklahoma St.- Real good team. Actually, an argument for a #1 seed can be made for the Cowboys. When they are on, they are real tough. We are really going to have to play our best to make it out of Chicago. IMO the Illini have a fairly easy road to the elite 8 but then it's going to be extremely tough whether it's zona or osu, I personally think they'll be playing zona in the regional final and I think zona matches up pretty well against them.

QUOTE(Brian @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 11:26 PM) Salukis over Illinois!! No? Oh well, thought I'd throw it out there. You know what Brian, even though I think OSU is damn good they're going to have their hands full with SIU, the reason I say this is because OSU isn't a huge team and that should really help SIU who's guards can play with anyone's. First SIU has to get past st mary's though, that should be a great game.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 11:10 PM) Sweet, thanks Brian. Jas, you asked a question and then you locked the thread Your obviously pinning these threads, I think that's a good idea.

Nevermind, found it.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 10:35 PM) Illinois plays at 8:40 central on Thursday. The game time are up at cbssportsline. I also think we should have 4 separate, pinned threads for the tournament, one for each region, or we're gonna have way too many posts in a short period of time and it's going to be impossible to read. Just a suggestion. Krush where do you see the times?? I can't find them there, I'm just probably being an idiot though.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 10:35 PM) Illinois plays at 8:40 central on Thursday. The game time are up at cbssportsline. I also think we should have 4 separate, pinned threads for the tournament, one for each region, or we're gonna have way too many posts in a short period of time and it's going to be impossible to read. Just a suggestion. Good idea.

QUOTE(shagar69 @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 09:41 PM) i just read this somewhere: only two times ever has a 13 or lower seed failed to win a first round game. My question is who will it be this year? Nobody stands out to me. A lot of people like Vermont over Cuse but i just dont see it. What do u guys think? I like Vermont and I also like Niagra, no joke.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) I feel stupid for asking, but Robin who? We talking Ventura? Yup.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 06:52 PM) I've got a different one. UNC, Kentucky, WF, Arizona. I have 'Zona, GTech, 'Nova and Duke.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 06:39 PM) not at all. both cuse and OU are capable of beating duke. In your opinion, I don't think highly of either of those teams.

QUOTE(Goldmember @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 06:37 PM) illini wake unc syracuse Ha, you'd love my bracket.

So what's everyone else's final four??

I'm not going to lie here, Duke got a cakewalk imo. I agree UNC got royally f***ed, but that's jmo.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 05:40 PM) I will bet 10 grand Washington doesn't get out of their region. They're losing to Pitt.

I really don't understand how Louisville is a 4. I'm going to have an insane amount of upsets in this region.

QUOTE(T R U @ Mar 13, 2005 -> 05:15 PM) how? I meant to say Illinois got f***ed. I personally don't think they'll get out of this region, 'zona and osu are damn good teams but obviously Illinois has the talent to get out of it, they're just in a tough region.

Illinois is f***ed.

Okie State up 3 with 35.7 seconds remaining.

Final Standings: Rowand: 7 Butter: 7 HOF: 6 Palehose: 6 William Tell: 5 Dan: 4 Cheat: 4