IlliniKrush

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 04:46 PM) Seriously, they have like 3 players that are any good. Granted one of them is pretty tough inside and another is averaging 28 a game, but they don't have a lot of talent for a team that is supposed to be good. They just barely squeeked by several weak WCC teams, so I don't see how they are going to do anything against real competition. The only teams they beat that were any good this year are two drastic underacheivers in Maryland and MSU, and they needed triple-overtime to beat the latter. As for the second part, theoretically Memphis is the lowest rated of the #1 seeds, since they ended up on Duke's side of the bracket. That should also theoretically mean the get stronger teams for the seeds below them, but I really don't think that was the case. I think Nova got the deepest bracket and Duke got the two biggest threats in theirs, while UConn got a virtual cake-walk comparatively. With an S curve, if Memphis is the worst 1, then they should have the best 2 and the worst of the threes, no?

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 04:01 PM) my discontent has nothing to do with being in the same bracket as uconn. tennessee and north carolina's placement ahead of them in the same bracket is why i'm a little peeved. Correct, and the fact that we are in san diego instead of dayton/auburn hills, which we would have had with a higher seed most likely.

QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 02:56 PM) I love how all the Illini fans are whining today because of thier seed being in the same region as UConn, yet fail to realize they have the easiest 1st round oppenent outside of 16 seed in the whole tourney. It's March kids, take it one game at a time. LOL, so you are saying everything is ok because of a first round opponent? That's awesome.

I read some of those comments. They weren't really ripping the show, they were ripping him, his teammates, coaches, and society and how sports work in general. Kinda apples and oranges.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 08:29 AM) http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...RTS11/603130423 DJ's comes off his stance of leaving, regardless of what happens after the season now. Also, he closed the book on coming back this year, and I like the way he did it. "We'll see when it comes" doesn't mean he closed the book.

This is a Title IX thing. I can see how it went now... Lawyer: "We've got a problem." Men's Selection Committee Head ("MSCH"): "What is it?" Lawyer: "Last year's women's selection committee was so inept we need to screw up big time this year to be Title IX compliant." MSCH: "WHAT?!?!" Lawyer: "You need to f*** up some high seeds or those feminists are going to be on our ass like Britney Spears on trailer trash." MSCH: "But we have an obligation to the teams that worked hard and earned their spots..." Lawyer: "Bulls***! You have an obligation to protect your ass!" And the 2006 bracket was born...

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"

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 07:18 PM) Well, the Hawks no longer rule Chicago like they once did. Last time I checked, the Hawks roster doesn't have Stan Mikita or Bobby Hull on it. Chicago is far, far, far from the "Hawks Town" it once was. The passion is no longer there. Can you tell me the last time the Blackhawks have led off the sports segment or had the front page of the sports section? I think this was his point. Early 90s, even to the mid 90's. It's not as far back as Makita and Hull, don't take it back that far. But yeah, i wouldn't wast the time with a hawks forum, tony and i can just talk on AIM, lol. An illini one would be golden, especially if it's the complete opposite of IB.

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 False.

Just went north of us, hail and tornado possibilities. Just north.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 07:31 PM) Thanks for the support although some people (most people) might say you need to see a doctor if you enjoy my thoughts. I enjoy your thoughts as well, i think what people (illini fans mainly) don't like is the f*** THIS s*** THIS TEAM SUCKS THEY WON'T WIN ANOTHER GAME EVER AGAIN, jumping off the roof type posts....know what i mean?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 09:57 PM) 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. 1...2........................3

QUOTE(DonkeyKongerko @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 07:35 PM) I'm glad someone understands what I'm trying to say... It sounds like some people here would rather be a 2 seed in a bracket with 4 top ten teams than in this one. Cuz we all know, it's all about the seed. Not only does the seed blow, but as such where are we playing? Auburn Hills? Dayton? Nope, wonderful San Diego. If we were a 2 or 3, we'd be in one of those places most likely. Also, a 2 or 3 in that bracket would give an additional team the chance to beat Uconn before we'd possibly face them. There you have it.

So we're getting penalized for an easy road last year, once which we earned? Good stuff.

QUOTE(MarlinFan84 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 07:17 PM) I have UCONN losing to u of i Pass me the kool aid, because apparently i need some more. I'd like to take my chances with em, but if Uconn shows up and plays to potential, we don't have a shot.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 07:05 PM) Yeah, and to say we always get screwed over isn't very accurate. Again, talking about a #1 overall seed is a moot point IMO. My statement is pretty damn accurate, if you can get by your last year only method.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 06:30 PM) They don't defend, we do. Bring it. No offense, but you did see the bracket we got last year right? #16, Nevada, UW Milwaukee, a #3 seed Arizona.....first 2 in Indy, second 2 in CHICAGO...then Louisville in St. Louis before UNC. That's not a screw job, that's as good a road as you can get. Have you paid attention before last year? It's hard to get screwed when you're the #1 overall seed. It's a moot point to talk about it. Our bracket wasn't fantastic last year, Arizona and OSU were a tough draw for sure anyway.

I'm hoping Uconn just falls asleep in their second round matchup

I still can't believe some of the crap in this bracket, especially us. Every damn year we get the short end of the stick

I'm f***ing speechless, this is a joke.

RIP Boom boom, the inventor of the slap shot

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:30 PM) I think he's calling the Hawkeyes a team full of unathletic whitey's. Its alright though...the Hair Club for Brunner is gonna get on him. LOL you were the first one to use the word "whitty"....

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:28 PM) There's no such thing as a whitty Hawkeye fan. There might be, but i'm not sure what "whitty" means

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:26 PM) Here's a good post from Peegs pretty much summing up my thoughts on Almighty Thad, winner of multiple national titles and countless conference championships: I found it bizarre how many three's they just jacked up when they have the Big 10 player of the year inside ready to foul out Marco. Neither team used their big man how they should have today.

BC beats UNC by 3, more good news for us.