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Friday's NCAA Tournament Open ThreadWe're getting this one started early for those of you (like me!!!) that have the day off. Other than Duke-Belmont yesterday, I found it a boring start compared to years past. Anybody agree? On the other hand, in the past few years, many of the best upsets occurred on the first Friday. So, maybe today will be better (full brackets after the jump):
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Go Davidson!
March 21, 2008 - 12:35 ET by candanceI'm hoping they beat Gonzaga today.
I see quite a bit of red in
March 21, 2008 - 13:04 ET by Roger the ShrubberI see quite a bit of red in the stands. Must be nice for Davidson to be playing so close to home, huh?
Seeing Red
March 21, 2008 - 16:33 ET by ricklailSome of that might be Indiana. Davidson only has about 1700 students. The town is not much bigger.
You should see the most beautiful color in the world "Carolina Blue" later tonight.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
candance.... ....Say
March 21, 2008 - 13:17 ET by bigtimercandance....
....Say what!?!
Go Zags Go!!!!!!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Waaaah! Boo-hoo....Zags
March 21, 2008 - 14:39 ET by bigtimerWaaaah! Boo-hoo....Zags lost again.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Adam Morrison
March 21, 2008 - 17:41 ET by Gat New YorkBT - Did you see Adam Morrison on the sidelines? He has hair down over his shoulders and looks like some kind of goth warlord.
Gat... Yes...I could not
March 21, 2008 - 18:14 ET by bigtimerGat...
Yes...I could not believe that was him at first...I never cared for Morrison anyway, but that took me aback.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Davidson
March 21, 2008 - 13:53 ET by ricklailI was born and raised not too far from the Davidson campus. When I was a teen I got to go to a Davidson/DOOK game. Davidson had a player named Terry Holland and was coached by Lefty Drissell. Several years ago I got to meet Terry Holland and talk with him about those years at Davidson at an East Carolina baseball game. He is now AD at ECU. What a classy individual. I've have always been a Tarheel but there is a special place in my heart for the Wildcats.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
Gaels
March 21, 2008 - 12:40 ET by Noel SheppardFolks,
Very exciting moment for my neck of the woods as the St. Mary's Gaels are in the tourney. Small, private, upscale school about ten miles away from where I live.
Although I have no connection (Cal Bear), it's still pretty cool because I know a lot of people that went there. ns
cool noel!
March 21, 2008 - 12:49 ET by candanceSorry I can't root for them (Miami is in my conference) but good luck!
What is a Gael?
March 21, 2008 - 17:43 ET by Gat New YorkWhat is a Gael?
The First Weekend
March 21, 2008 - 13:24 ET by BeanManI love the first weekend of the tourney. Anything can and does happen. My school lost to Texas A&M last night. I'm a big fan but wasn't surprised. Losing in the first round is a habit of theirs.
I am officially rooting for all of the underdogs. It is my fervent hope that no #1 seed gets into the FF.
Since government is coercion, politics is largely the exercise of deception regarding the intended use of coercion - George Orwell
Go Badgers !!!! It was a
March 21, 2008 - 13:39 ET by MassConservativeGo Badgers !!!!
It was a struggle early but they regained their footing and shut down a pretty high-powered offense (avg 82 pts a game, held to 56).
...and thank you Kansas State for (by seeding) making the path to the sweet 16 a little easier.
"There are scandals that need to be addressed. Republicans address them, Democrats re-elect them." - Tom Delay
Sporting News and the Heels
March 21, 2008 - 14:08 ET by ricklailI just got back in from the mailbox. While walking back, I was scanning this week's Sporting News. All season long they have not had much good to say about my Heels. They don't even give them the chance of making the final four. I hope now more than ever that the Heels go on to win the national championship. I would sure like to rub their noses in it. The writers there are out of it as bad at "The General."
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
The chart
March 21, 2008 - 14:26 ET by ChaitealoverThe chart would be more interesting if Round one teams of the South and West divisions were not covered by ads. I've noticed that sort of thing before, why does it happen? I tried adjusting the font, but that doesn't change the appearance. I use Firefox, but I also looked at it on Internet Explorer and it was the same.
Chai
“...Bury me on my face,” said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, “Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”
Chai
March 21, 2008 - 15:06 ET by Noel SheppardChai,
Try modifying the theme in your account. This might change things because I'm not having a problem. ns
I can't see the whole
March 21, 2008 - 18:19 ET by bigtimerI can't see the whole thing either Noel...also adgardener or whatever this new ad you guys have here is all kinds of trouble for me today too...driving me batty.
I'm not PC savvy...but I have never ever seen anything like this today since the beginning of my tenure here.
Just throwing that out there...
I have pop-up off, still goes boink boink...click click...tried it with it on too...really weird.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Anyway
March 21, 2008 - 21:27 ET by ChaitealoverI tried all sorts of things but couldn't make it any better, I'll ask my son-in-law to look at it tomorrow. My new laptop has Vista, maybe that's my problem.
But, actually, it doesn't matter so much any more because
USD BEAT UCONN AND IS CLEARLY VISIBLE IN THE SECOND ROUND!
Chai
“...Bury me on my face,” said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, “Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”
Any Portland St. grads?
March 21, 2008 - 14:31 ET by UphillWhose bracket is ruined now that Portland St. has lost?
WKU!!!
March 21, 2008 - 15:12 ET by Noel SheppardWKU!!!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! WHAT A SHOT!!!!
ns
Not better than track and field.
March 21, 2008 - 15:19 ET by UphillBut overall these first round games have been fantastic!
Woohoo! I had WKU in my
March 21, 2008 - 15:42 ET by Roger the ShrubberWoohoo! I had WKU in my pool!
Of course, I also had Zaga, BYU, and St. Mary's..... hahah
WKU Game Winner
March 21, 2008 - 15:44 ET by candanceI vote that the official best game so far.
Can
March 21, 2008 - 16:12 ET by Noel SheppardCan,
No question. That was awesome. I could watch that final minute OVER AND OVER. Probably will!
I'm glad I took the day off! ns
Missed it by that much
March 21, 2008 - 18:07 ET by nkviking75Yes, it was, but as an Iowan, I'm disappointed Drake lost. I have a feeling Keno Davis will be bringing more teams in the future.
My alma mater, Belmont, also lost by one and nearly knocked off Duke.
An exciting but disappointing couple of days for me.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Belmont
March 21, 2008 - 20:15 ET by ricklailFound out last year that a high school classmate of mine is a professor at Belmont. His name is Douglas Murray.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
UConn
March 21, 2008 - 17:48 ET by Gat New YorkI had UConn going to the sweet sixteen. Generally I care less about UConn except for this time of the year. I have an appointment next week with my accountant - who is a UConn grad.
Looks like San Diego beat
March 21, 2008 - 18:10 ET by bigtimerLooks like San Diego beat UCONN!!!!
Hooray!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
You know a good accountant?
March 21, 2008 - 18:12 ET by Gat New YorkYou know a good accountant? (see prior comment)
Gat... LOL... "Never
March 21, 2008 - 18:22 ET by bigtimerGat...
LOL...
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
SD
March 21, 2008 - 18:11 ET by Noel SheppardSAN DI-E-GO!!!!
Hey botg...where are
March 21, 2008 - 20:30 ET by bigtimerHey botg...where are you?!
See above a few....lol!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
BT
March 21, 2008 - 23:00 ET by botgi'm a getting smacked, my bracket has won 18 of 28 so far (abysmal) my upsets aren't upsetting and i had Vandy, USC, Zaga and UConn!
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
botg
March 21, 2008 - 23:07 ET by RESTLESS 1I'm 18 of 28 as well. I can only hope the later rounds save my ass. I've been beaten by two or three buzzer beaters today. Good games, I was just on the wrong side of too many.
restless
March 21, 2008 - 23:21 ET by botgi already have 3 losses in the next round!!! and they haven't finished this one yet. But none beyond that.
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
botg
March 21, 2008 - 23:49 ET by RESTLESS 1The teams I had winning in the first round, I had losing in the second, as far as my "upsets" go, so I should be in good shape going forward. Theoretically, I could still win the bracket at work. I just hope it pans out for me.
Well, My Gators aren't even there....
March 21, 2008 - 23:58 ET by BlondeSo I am just wearing my 2InARow belt buckle (actually, it is from 2006, and has BOTH a football and a basketball.....even better!), and laughing.
But not very hard, this time of year.
Candance, Rick, AF....I'm paddling in your canoe this year. LOL.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Austin-Peay had a drug
March 22, 2008 - 00:13 ET by RESTLESS 1Austin-Peay had a drug problem today. My Longhorns drug them up one side of the court and down the other. He he he.
restless
March 22, 2008 - 00:21 ET by botgi have }:- losing to NC in the final.
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
botg
March 22, 2008 - 00:24 ET by RESTLESS 1I have them beating Kansas in the final. It would be the fourth time they have played this year. So far Texas is 1-2 against them.
restless
March 22, 2008 - 01:33 ET by botgwe have 3 of the same final four (my 4th is Xavier)
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
botg
March 22, 2008 - 01:45 ET by RESTLESS 1UCLA is my fourth. Texas would have to beat Memphis and UCLA to get there, but they beat the Bruins on there home court already.
Call Congress!
March 22, 2008 - 00:21 ET by BlondeDrugs....drug them up.....
Sheesh...where is Nancy winkin' Pelosi when you need her? She could have signalled a time out with those blinkin' eyes!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Clemson Tigers
March 22, 2008 - 00:03 ET by candanceClemson - n (Latin) team who chokes on a regular basis.
Dammit Candance
March 22, 2008 - 00:07 ET by RESTLESS 1You know, this information would have been more valuable before I made out my bracket. :>/
sorry restless
March 22, 2008 - 00:12 ET by candanceThis is the team who lost to UNC three times in a row this year, two of those in overtime.
Clemson is famous for showing a flash of brilliance, realizing they might win the game, and literally dropping the ball.
Candance
March 22, 2008 - 07:30 ET by ricklailIt is CLEM'S SON! For 23 years I worked for DOOK Power. Ten of those years I worked plant maintenance. Three times a year we had to go there for shutdowns at Oconee Nuclear plant. I had to live around those idiot fans for 6-8 weeks at a time. That is why I hate CLEM'S SON so bad.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard