2012-2013 College Basketball

[Mahgeetah34]

Aaaannnddd.....Indiana chokes again!

[capt. scotty]

Just me, but I think MSU and IU get there, and thats with IU losing 11-5 halfway thru the first half right now

Maybe MSU gets there... 

It's sort of like buying lottery tickets: the more picks you make, the higher the odds you'll eventually get one right.

So, IU, the best team in the "best" conference this year lost to Syracuse, the 5th best team in the Big East. Wonder why...    (I mean, besides Boeheim teaching Crean a lesson about coaching)

Which conference is better than the Big 10 this year?

[Tracy 2112]

Just me, but I think MSU and IU get there, and thats with IU losing 11-5 halfway thru the first half right now

Maybe MSU gets there... 

It's sort of like buying lottery tickets: the more picks you make, the higher the odds you'll eventually get one right.

So, IU, the best team in the "best" conference this year lost to Syracuse, the 5th best team in the Big East. Wonder why...    (I mean, besides Boeheim teaching Crean a lesson about coaching)

Which conference is better than the Big 10 this year?

Let it go man; just let it go

Metro Conference

[capt. scotty]

I dont need to prove myself, you just did. I rest my case.

[Tracy 2112]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

[capt. scotty]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Which conference is better than Big 10? Im still waiting for this answer

[Tracy 2112]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

[Tracy 2112]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Which conference is better than Big 10? Im still waiting for this answer

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

[Tracy 2112]

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

[Tracy 2112]

I think the Big 10 is overrated

[iLikeBeer]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Which conference is better than Big 10? Im still waiting for this answer

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

So, The Big East with those stellar performances from Georgetown and Pitt and Notre Dame all losing in the first round is the best conference?  And Marquette is lucky as hell to even be where they are as it took an EPIC Davidson meltdown in the final seconds of that opening round game to keep Marquette alive or we would have been talking about FOUR Big East teams making a 1st round exit.  Now, to Marquette's credit, they have capitalized on that BIG TIME as that seemed to be their wake-up call, but they are pretty damn lucky to be where they're at... 

I get what you're saying about the B1G not winning anything, but I don't seem to remember the B1G EVER being as deep as it was this past season.  And it's not like the B1G hasn't had it's share of close calls.  MooU seems to always make deep tourney runs as does OSU as they are trying for their 2nd straight Final 4 appearance.  But recent history shows that the B1G has basically been a battle between OSU and MSU with an occasional spurt from Illinois, Wisky and Purdon't.  IU has been irrelavent for the better part of a decade and they are finally getting back on track.  Michigan has been irrelavent for the better part of 20 years thanks to the sanctions as a result of the Fab 5 and Beilein seems to have them finally going in the right direction.  So, spare me with these 'accolades' you keep saying get thrust upon the B1G every season?!  This season is really the first time in a loooooong time where it could be argued that the B1G was the best conference in the country and only the Big East could make an argument to say they were better and after the Big East, it's not even close.

[iLikeBeer]

Wisconsin (the runner up in the Big 10 tournament, i.e. the greatest basketball conference on the planet in the universe) got beat by Ole Miss in the 1st round by 9. La Salle is having a great run.

Wisky was 4th in the B1G regular season which is more representative than a 3 game run in a team makes in a conference tournament.  Not to mention, Wisky always seems to overachieve in conference and then does nothing out of conference. 

[Tracy 2112]

I dont need to, you just did. I rest my case.

Which conference is better than Big 10? Im still waiting for this answer

Looks like the Big East, right now. But maybe wait and see who is crowned. I think the Big 10 is overrated; you may have missed me saying that, so I figured I'd better say it again.

So, The Big East with those stellar performances from Georgetown and Pitt and Notre Dame all losing in the first round is the best conference?  And Marquette is lucky as hell to even be where they are as it took an EPIC Davidson meltdown in the final seconds of that opening round game to keep Marquette alive or we would have been talking about FOUR Big East teams making a 1st round exit.  Now, to Marquette's credit, they have capitalized on that BIG TIME as that seemed to be their wake-up call, but they are pretty damn lucky to be where they're at... 

I get what you're saying about the B1G not winning anything, but I don't seem to remember the B1G EVER being as deep as it was this past season.  And it's not like the B1G hasn't had it's share of close calls.  MooU seems to always make deep tourney runs as does OSU as they are trying for their 2nd straight Final 4 appearance.  But recent history shows that the B1G has basically been a battle between OSU and MSU with an occasional spurt from Illinois, Wisky and Purdon't.  IU has been irrelavent for the better part of a decade and they are finally getting back on track.  Michigan has been irrelavent for the better part of 20 years thanks to the sanctions as a result of the Fab 5 and Beilein seems to have them finally going in the right direction.  So, spare me with these 'accolades' you keep saying get thrust upon the B1G every season?!  This season is really the first time in a loooooong time where it could be argued that the B1G was the best conference in the country and only the Big East could make an argument to say they were better and after the Big East, it's not even close.

And I'd say Ohio State is lucky to be around after a favorable charging call towards the end of the Iowa State game. Plus, another last second game winner last night. It's called survive and advance.

For me, a big part of the test is beating teams seeded above you; i.e. winning games you should win. IU failed last night. And that wasn't a fluke upset, that was an ass kicking and Marquette did the same to Miami. The Big East soundly beat both the Big 10 and ACC champs, both lower seeds beating higher seeds. Tonight is the Big 10's first big crack at beating a higher seed (although Illinois gave Miami a run, plus that epic Minnesota upset of UCLA). If they start beating "better" teams from other conferences, then we may have something to say about how good the Big 10 is. As it is with Big 10 football, lots of hype with their league play, but once they play the big boys for all the marbles, they fold; we'll see. If the Big 10 is who people say they are, then a #3 beats a #2 and a #4 beats a #1.

I just hope Michigan State, somehow, runs Duke out of the gym. No need for commentary on that one 

I also have a hunch Michigan beats Kansas; they looked really good on Saturday. It will be interesting to see if/how they handle Withey; I have to believe that McGary is going to have to have another monster game, but Withey's experience will be a huge factor. I am shocked to see Kansas have a talented, big white guy in the middle...If McLemore actually shows up for Kansas, it could be a long night. Coaching easily goes to Self and Kansas. I was suprised how Crean looked like a high school coach last night against Boeheim.

Good luck! and here's to the greatest time of the year! 

[capt. scotty]

As far as Marquette over Miami, the U was missing their leading rebounder, a 7 & 7 guy. That was at least some sort of factor. Im not surprised to see Cuse where they are, they have as good of a starting lineup as anyone, watching them often struggle in conference play was alarming, but theyve put it together and look good. Theyll go as far as MC-W and Southerland take them. Indiana looked like they never saw a zone before last night.

I dont think Michigan beats Kansas. They were VCU's worst possible matchup, and fully exploited the press. People seem to be keeping that game in mind and projecting it for Kansas. While I like McGary, he wont look like an All-American against Withey, in fact quite the opposite. What did he have in the VCU game? Like 18pts, 18 boards?! Yeah, good luck with that. Every starter on Kansas is a plus defender, Releford 1st team Big 12, gotta think he covers Burke. McLemore has been too quiet to think he doesnt show up tonight. I think the real x factors in this game are Crossover Jr and Big Dog III. Rock Chalk!

[LBSUNFLWR]

[Tracy 2112]

Kansas epic choke job

.wow.

and McGary with 25 pts and 14 rbs!

[Tracy 2112]

I will let the B1G prove itself.

I picked Kansas to win it all, we shall see.

The irony of this post is that Kansas helped the Big 10 prove itself.

It's complicated...

[iLikeBeer]

I dont think Michigan beats Kansas. They were VCU's worst possible matchup, and fully exploited the press. People seem to be keeping that game in mind and projecting it for Kansas. While I like McGary, he wont look like an All-American against Withey, in fact quite the opposite. What did he have in the VCU game? Like 18pts, 18 boards?! Yeah, good luck with that. Every starter on Kansas is a plus defender, Releford 1st team Big 12, gotta think he covers Burke. McLemore has been too quiet to think he doesnt show up tonight. I think the real x factors in this game are Crossover Jr and Big Dog III. Rock Chalk!

I think you meant to say Withey will make McGary look like an All-American? 

McGary has been in full on beast mode since the NCAA Tournament started!  He's averaging a double double and his performance vs. Kansas made him only the 2nd player in NCAA Tournament history to score 20+ points while shooting better than 70% from the field and also hauling in at least 14 rebounds.  Blake Griffin did it 3 consecutive games for OU so that's pretty good company to be in!

[Tracy 2112]

Maize n' Blue rolling!

Now if Louisville gets it done, I won't hate anyone in the Final 4!

[iLikeBeer]

Maize n' Blue rolling!

How nice was that to see the 5th best team in the B1G destroy the regular season SEC champs by 20???