NCAA Hoops 2007-2008

[primushead]

The big game happens in TWO DAYS...

...and it looks like we won't have Lawson playing that night :'(

[TEO]

"The General" resigns from Texas Tech!  :o

[primushead]

Yeah, I can't wait to see what the reason was for his departure.

[EAZYE]

I am a closet Bob Knight fan :-/  Being in the Big 12 I must say he did a lot for Tech.  I can see why a lot of people don't like him though.  He's one of those love or hate guys, not many people ride the fence on him.

[sweatboard]

There have been whispers in Knoxville for the last two seasons that we are becoming more of a basketball school than football.  I've been falling in love with our basketball team more and more over the last two years, but tonight pretty much sealed the deal.  What an amazing win over Florida.  The whole team is a class act, they are well coached and fun to watch....I can't say any of those things about our football team at this point (besides our defense)  The basketball team might not win an S.E.C. championship or advance deep into the NCAA tournament but even if they don't this ride has been so much better than a bowl win against Wisconsin...I think that's who we played.  ;)  THANK YOU BRUCE PEARL, CHRIS LOFTON,  TYLER SMITH, JUAN SMITH, J.P. PRINCE, etc. etc. etc.    

[primushead]

There have been whispers in Knoxville for the last two seasons that we are becoming more of a basketball school than football.  I've been falling in love with our basketball team more and more over the last two years, but tonight pretty much sealed the deal.  What an amazing win over Florida.  The whole team is a class act, they are well coached and fun to watch....I can't say any of those things about our football team at this point (besides our defense)  The basketball team might not win an S.E.C. championship or advance deep into the NCAA tournament but even if they don't this ride has been so much better than a bowl win against Wisconsin...I think that's who we played.  ;)  THANK YOU BRUCE PEARL, CHRIS LOFTON,  TYLER SMITH, JUAN SMITH, J.P. PRINCE, etc. etc. etc.    

Beautiful win for those guys.  It's always nice to see Billy Donovan get a whoopin'.

[aMD]

any buckeye fans here?

Buckeye fan right here.  I root for a lot of different teams, because my school doesn't have division I sports (other than lacrosse) and I've moved a lot in my life. I'm a born buckeye though.

[ycartrob]

gggggggggg

you got a prediction for tonight?

104-67?

79-78 (3 OT's)?

73-65?

well?  :-?

[Hammock]

ASU is having a great seaon in the Pac-10*









*And by "great" I mean dwelling in mediocraty.  :-[

[primushead]

gggggggggg

you got a prediction for tonight?

104-67?

79-78 (3 OT's)?

73-65?

well?  :-?

I keep checking up on the Carolina message boards.  "Lawson is playing!"  "Lawson definitely out" and "Who gives a fuck if he doesn't play?  We'll cream these turds!" are some very popular posts.  I hope Lawson plays, of course, but I'm pretty confident of are chances without him, as I really don't think the Devils will be able to handle our muscles on the inside.

This is the first time since the 1998 season that UNC and Dook have met while both are ranked in the top 3 (they split both games that season) AND the first time meeting since Henderson's arm broke Hansbrough's nose.  Carolina, also,  has won 3 in a row (:)).

Talking points aside, I have been anticipating this game all season, and have had butterflies in my stomach since I woke up this morning.  I love this rivalry, I love this game and I can't wait until tip-off.

PREDICTION:

UNC - 78
Duke - 75

[primushead]

As anyone else watching, perhaps, the biggest conference game of the year tonight?  Any predictions?  Thoughts?  Can someone start talking shit so I'll have someone to rail on during the game?

[aMD]

you know I'm watching!  This is the best rivalry in basketball and this game is huge (not like they all aren't)  I've also been looking forward to this one for a while.  Go Duke.  And dicky V is back just in time for his favorite game of the year.  they said he had to go three weeks without talking to recover from his surgery, not a peep. crazy.

[primushead]

It's great to have Dookie V back, although I won't be able to hear him because of the ACC blackout.

Looks like I'll have to deal with Billy Packer.  What a douche.

Howzabout a bet aMD?  If UNC wins, you have to wear an avatar of my choosing for one week, and vice versa.

Deal?

[aMD]

I'm down, Primushead.

Let's do it.  Baby blue is SO effeminate, but I really think Duke's got this one.

...searching for your future avatar  

[primushead]

I've already got yours;)

[aMD]

Here's some possibilities

[primushead]

I would feel very dirty with any of those.

I've narrowed it down to two for you, my friend:






Well, maybe three:

[aMD]

I would feel very dirty with any of those.

I've narrowed it down to two for you, my friend:






Well, maybe three:

How are you going to bring Michigan into this?! I don't think I signed up for that. Let's stick to UNC.  baby blue may be effeminate, but "maze and blue" is the enemy.

[aMD]

Duke takes care of business.  I think I'll go with this one:



duke much pretty had control of this thing from the beginning.  however, i got to say i was more impressed with hansborugh than I ever have been.  I didn't realize that he had such an effective mid-range jumper.  not good enough though.

[primushead]

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

What can I say?  They nailed us on the three point line.  Can't wait for the rematch in a few weeks.  

...for now, though, I'll wear the other blue. ;D