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I mentioned that MSU could make some noise in the Big 10 tourney and I said if they take care of business they are a tourney team. But right now they aren't. As for the Big 10 being taken to lightly its because the conference got its ass kicked in non conference play. There were very few marquee wins for the conference and a lot of losses to top competition, that is why the Big 10 doesn't get any respect.

Borderline yes. Michigan is a decent victory but the reason I included the second Michigan game is because it is a lot harder to win on the road and that would be a quality road win.

Alright first of all, Memphis is a quality win for Illinois. They are top 30 in the RPI, have a win over Lousiville, and will soon be ranked in the top 25. UIC was not a bad win as they may be a tourney team. Missouri is turning out to not be a big win but we did beat a team in the top 70 RPI without Deron Williams. MSU's only decent nonconference win was Depaul who is a solid team. You bring up our loss to Northwester, how about MSU's loss to UCLA who is not a good team this year and are only 1 game over .500. As for Purdue, I think they are a good team, and like I said I had them down as a possibility, the only reason I didn't say they were a lock (really no one in the Big 10 except for Wisky is a lock at this point but Purdue without the injuries and Illinois would be very close) because of the injuries resulting in them losing 3 out of 4 including a home loss to Ohio State. MSU has 3 regular season chances for quality wins left, @ Michigan, and home vs. Purdue and Wisky. If they don't win at least two of those games they have no business being in the tourney. And obviously they would also have the Big 10 tourney to make some noise as well.

Serious question, right now how many Big 10 teams are deserving of a NCAA tourney bid? I can only see two. Wisconsin and Illinois and possibly Purdue but they have been hurt bad by injuries recently. And before all the MSU backers go off on me, tell me what MSU has done to make the tourney. Don't give me that crap that we played a tough schedule, because you didn't win a single one of those tough games. MSU does not have a single quality win on their resume right now and only they have going for them is that they played a tough schedule. They still have time to build up the resume but they have a lot of work to do.

I'm leaving to go stand outside and freeze my ass off in about 10 minutes. Look for me I'll be the one wearing orange. But actually, if you notice a pretty short guy with a Dee Brown jersey and the replica Illinois shorts on its me.

I think this is due to the fact that the talent level at the olympics is higher than the average talent in the NHL. Get rid of some teams and you will increase the level of play in the NHL.

I had to take the pic Brando posted down, KipWellsFan was correct there was nipple showing. Sorry, but this isn't a porn thread as much as it might seem like one at times.

Especially when a guy has been talking s*** to you the whole game and you hit a three in his face to tie the game at the buzzer and send the game into overtime. Then in overtime you hit two more threes in his face and get two steals that you turn into fast break layups for teammates. That was such a fun game and the team we were playing was 19-1 coming into that game.

ESPN College Hoops 2K4 for X-Box has a great dynasty mode. You actually recruit during the season and try to get early verbal commitments. Its also has pretty good game play as well. This is the game I've spent most of my time playing lately.

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For the Kristin Kreuk fans on the board, heres a very hot pic of her from the movie Eurotrip

I'm surprised this hasn't been posted, but Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person were sent to Atlanta in exchange for Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Theo Ratliff, and Dan Dickau. ESPN

How do you figure? We lost Gordon who was our closer and second best reliever as well as Sullivan. We replaced them with Politte and Mr. Zero who may be good but both are huge question marks. Plus, don't forget how much Colon's innings relieved the bullpen last year.

Tried that, it didn't work. And I deleted my cookies. But like I said, not really a big deal.

Nope. Not a big deal but its kind of strange.

Ummm.....the banner on my computer still has Mr. Zero

When did I say Duke wasn't the real deal? And whats with being so defensive of Duke? Do you have any connections to the university, or are you from North Carolina? Just don't tell me you are a bandwagon Duke fan. There are far to many of those out there.

How is Stanford barely putting it together? You do realize they are undefeated right? I don't care if they have had some close calls but to be undefeated at this point I'd say you probably have it together.

Can someone tell me how Arizona is still ranked. I have watched them on several occasions this year and have come away thoroughly on impressed each time. The same goes for Florida.

To be in Krush you just have to raise money for charity, which isn't too hard. However, this year there are about 750 members and only 500 floor seats which is why I'm getting there so early. All Krush members are guaranteed a seat in the building though.

I can't wait for that game. I'm getting there at 5:00 to hopefully guarantee myself a good spot on the floor. Paint the hall orange baby!!!

I hate Iowa. Alford is a pussy, I can't stand that guy. I've heard he's already sent in complaints about 4 different Big 10 student groups because of their taunting of the rapist on his team. And he also complained to the Big 12 about the Iowa St. crowd.

They already have good OT. Their problem was Spurrier likes to keep nobody at all in the back field. You can't block 6 guys with 5 and thats what they were constantly doing this year.

Mine: All three LOTR flicks Star Wars Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back Hoop Dreams The Matrix (first only, the next two sucked ) Braveheart Raiders of the Lost Ark Forrest Gump