NCAA Tournament Thread

Jack Williams

Jack Williams

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Bracket is pretty interesting I guess. 

The draws for the big East teams aren't terrible but I'm not sure I'd take any of them to get out of the first weekend. 

We will see!
 
Seems the BE teams are being penalized due to comparatively mediocre season.  
 
Outside of the Big East teams,  looking toward to watching Jose Alvarado play for Georgia Tech and Cockburn and Curbelo for Illinois.
 
I honestly think Nova could lose to Winthrop. If they get by that I don't think they beat Purdue. 

I picked my first bracket and had a Gonzaga, Illinois, Texas and Arkansas final four. 

It's a weird year because outside of Illinois and Gonzaga I don't love anyone's team all that much. I think Michigan and Baylor are fraudulent and can get picked off at any time. The two seeds this year are super weak as well 
 
redmanwest" post=426234 said:
Nova probably doesn't move on but Hoyas could. 

My wife is both happy and sad with this game.  She went to Colorado undergrad and Georgetown Grad.  She is both guaranteed a win and a loss.  I think I would rather separate games.  Anyway she has 2 teams in and I have none.  :(

 
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I can't remember from year to year, but I think my initial response to the brackets for at least the past few years has been a shoulder shrug. I can't say I'm thrilled looking at it and I don't think I'll pick any upsets for the first time in a while. Of course that likely means a ton of upsets.
 
I think the tournament seems to be looking at a bad year with the big east and ACC having such down years. I guess if I was a big ten fan I’d feel different.
 
Per Goodman

BREAKING: 6 top referees  - including Ted Valentine, John Higgins and Roger Ayers - have been sent home from Indy due to one positive test and contact tracing, sources told @stadium. They went to dinner after hotel rooms not ready.  
 
What's the over/under on how many games Covid "wins" (same for women's tournament).  Might run into some fast breaks off the court.  The NCAA might have a better chance if they allowed Cardboard Fans only.    
 
ABNY post=426241 said:
Outside of the Big East teams,  looking toward to watching Jose Alvarado play for Georgia Tech and Cockburn and Curbelo for Illinois.

Like Jose and Kofi, Meyers for Iona another CTK kid 
 
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NCJohnnie post=426505 said:
This is pretty good - Today show's best thing about St. Patrick's Day bracket. They are down to the finals - Corned Beef & Cabbage vs. Guiness! They were joking about the tough draw Guiness had - had to get by Irish whiskey, U2 & Irish Step Dancing.
[URL]https://www.today.com/popculture/vote-today-s-st-patrick-s-day-bracket-showdown-t211265[/URL]]Vote in TODAY's St. Patrick's Day Bracket Showdown[/url]    

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How could they not have Irish Soda Bread winning the Big Dance, they were robbed!!!!!!!!!!!

Committee is biased against calories.
 
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I'm looking forward to see how my other team, Loyola Chicago, which plays stout defense and slow half court offense, fares against  Georgia Tech, which I understand plays a lot like St. John's in trying to force steals and turnovers.  And if Loyola advances, it will play Illinois, which I have winning the whole thing (so my heart may break early).
 
I'm pulling for a LJ vs Mikey Dixon round of 32 matchup.
Going to be tough sledding for the Antelopes with Garza and Iowa in the way.
 
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Arkansas is a number 3 seed. Plays Colgate 14 seed on Friday at 12:45 ET. It's on TruTv. I don't get that channel. I'll check the score on the web. It's Arkansas first NCAA bid since 2018 with Coach Anderson.

I'll watch Georgetown 12th seed vs Colorado 5 seed on Saturday. I'm curious to see how far Georgetown can advance.

My viewing time is limited. I'm busy with family activities. But I'll watch the teams in the Elite Eight. and on to the championship.
 
 
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