Let the Mayhem Begin

Post by **Simon Miller** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:27 am

I wanted to start a thread that can be the official "March Madness" thread. Talk about match ups, games, etc here.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:15 am

Hook 'Em!!

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:33 am

Here are the 3 things that stood out the most for me from yesterday's selection show:

1. Gonzaga is in trouble
2. Butler got hosed worse than any team has in many years with their seed
3. Washington State is going to get to play and hopefully beat Notre Dame

Matt Morgan · Post by **Matt Morgan** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:02 am

I agree with Casey, the Zags are in serious trouble. I hate to say it, but I don't think they will make it out of the opening round. If they do, they at least get rewarded with an easy second round game(friggin Georgetown). lol. Wisconsin and Georgetown will be a good Sweet 16 game.

So, being resigned to the Zags not going far, WSU has a great chance to get to the round on 16. I like the way they match up with Notre Dame in the second round.

Who are you going for in that game Simon?

Roops, watch out for Saint Mary's if they get by Miami. They are much more physical than Texas, it will just be a matter of can they deal with the Texas guards or not.

Anybody, how the heck did Arizona get in? That's the most disgusting thing I've seen in awhile. Virgina Tech deserved it way more than they did.

Memphis and Pittsburgh will be an awsome Sweet 16 if they both get there.

Anyway, should be a good one this year.

Post by **Simon Miller** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:32 am

Casey Fisher wrote:Here are the 3 things that stood out the most for me from yesterday's selection show:

1. Gonzaga is in trouble
2. Butler got hosed worse than any team has in many years with their seed
3. Washington State is going to get to play and hopefully beat Notre Dame

NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND!

GO IRISH!

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:46 am

Matt Morgan wrote:Roops, watch out for Saint Mary's if they get by Miami. They are much more physical than Texas, it will just be a matter of can they deal with the Texas guards or not.

Anybody, how the heck did Arizona get in? That's the most disgusting thing I've seen in awhile. Virgina Tech deserved it way more than they did.

Matt - I saw that potential 2nd round game and knew instantly it was a matchup I didn't want to see.

The 'Horns did beat St Marys this year on January 5th in Austin, 81-62, but the game was much closer than the final score would indicate. I think both teams are vastly different now then they were back on January 5th. Texas was only about 6 deep then and now can run out atleast 7, lol. St Marys is battle tested and ready to win a big tournament game but they will need to get by a game Miami U first - i'll be rooting for St Marys, for one round atleast.

Forget about Arizona - how in the heck did Oregon get in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt Morgan · Post by **Matt Morgan** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:08 pm

Oregon is a mystery to me also. I believe Texas should and probably will beat St. Marys, but hopefully St. Marys will compete and make the WCC look like they at least deserved 3 teams. This is all a big if, Miami is nooo push over.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:19 pm

I have a bad feeling that the WCC will lose all 3 first round games.

Ken Lagerquist · Post by **Ken Lagerquist** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:35 pm

Matt Morgan wrote:I agree with Casey, the Zags are in serious trouble. I hate to say it, but I don't think they will make it out of the opening round. If they do, they at least get rewarded with an easy second round game(friggin Georgetown). lol. Wisconsin and Georgetown will be a good Sweet 16 game.

So, being resigned to the Zags not going far, WSU has a great chance to get to the round on 16. I like the way they match up with Notre Dame in the second round.

Who are you going for in that game Simon?

Roops, watch out for Saint Mary's if they get by Miami. They are much more physical than Texas, it will just be a matter of can they deal with the Texas guards or not.

Anybody, how the heck did Arizona get in? That's the most disgusting thing I've seen in awhile. Virgina Tech deserved it way more than they did.

Memphis and Pittsburgh will be an awsome Sweet 16 if they both get there.

Anyway, should be a good one this year.

It will be a fun tourny to watch, thats for sure. I cant believe Kentucky got in!!! of all the teams, Kentucky, Oregon and AZ should not even be there. I heard Dickie V talkin about other teams that deserved to be there like Syracuse( i hate to say this Dickie, but u are wrong, the committee got that one right).

Gonzaga is in serious trouble, but can still win the first game. But to get a second round match-up against Gtown is not good for their psych, but Geourgetown is beatable. All they need to do is get their bigs in foul trouble and contain their guards, oh wait, that would mean they would have to play defense an hustle!! forget what i said.

Everyone talks of UNCs tough road, but i dont think their road is any tougher than anyone else, heck, they get o play at home the first two weekends.

Oh and WAZZU agaisnt ND, that will be a good matchup for sure, WAZZU beats them, sorry Simon, we are all being Haters once again!!!

My Final 4 consists of UNC, UCLA, Georgetown and Texas, with UNC beating UCLA in the Championship.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:00 am

my final four: Louisville - Kansas - Texas - UCLA

my championship - Kansas vs UCLA

my pick to click - Kansas by a score of 65-60

Book it Dano!

Matt Morgan · Post by **Matt Morgan** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:13 am

I got these teams in the Final Four, UNC-Memphis-UCLA-Georgetown.

Going with Memphis to win it all.

Travis Fulton · Post by **Travis Fulton** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:59 pm

Gonzaga will beat Davidson and then that's it. I like Wazzu to the Sweet 16.

I agree about Arizona getting in - made no sense. ASU should've made it over them.

Austin Peay 51
Texas 50

Gotta go - tee time tomorrow. Only 77 degrees today.

Post by **Simon Miller** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:18 pm

Travis Fulton wrote:
Gotta go - tee time tomorrow. Only 77 degrees today.

Now why do you have to go and do that? We are still smacking it into nets inside waiting for the final foot of snow to melt off.

Actually, we are getting some serious work in on the GPA so the bad weather is a blessing in disguise.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:55 am

We are down to less than 24 hours!!!! The first game on tomorrow is Kansas vs. Portland St. I am predicting an early lead for Portland State of 4 to 3. Then Kansas will take over and win by 43. LOL.

Brian Stovern · Post by **Brian Stovern** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:58 pm

I'll be watching all I can tomorrow. Probably have the ticker up on my computer at work. I have friday off, so I'll be camped out in front of the TV most of the day watching hoops. I'm not counting out Gonzaga yet. With the proper motivation they are still one of the better teams around, and they have always done better when the expectations were lower.

Ken Lagerquist · Post by **Ken Lagerquist** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:05 pm

[quote="Matt Morgan"]I got these teams in the Final Four, UNC-Memphis-UCLA-Georgetown.

Going with Memphis to win it all.[/quote]

And what are u on Dorgs?? Must be some good stuff, i want some!!!!

If i was back in the states, i would be taking leave and watching the games Thursday and Friday!

Post by **Simon Miller** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:18 am

Ken Lagerquist wrote:
Matt Morgan wrote:I got these teams in the Final Four, UNC-Memphis-UCLA-Georgetown.

Going with Memphis to win it all.[/quote]

And what are u on Dorgs?? Must be some good stuff, i want some!!!!

If i was back in the states, i would be taking leave and watching the games Thursday and Friday!

I have Memphis as well. I will be catching a minute or two of madness today

Brian Stovern · Post by **Brian Stovern** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:23 am

Fist day of the tournament is almost like Christmas morning, and it's here!

Ken Lagerquist · Post by **Ken Lagerquist** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:58 pm

Simon Miller wrote:
Ken Lagerquist wrote:
Matt Morgan wrote:I got these teams in the Final Four, UNC-Memphis-UCLA-Georgetown.

Going with Memphis to win it all.[/quote]

And what are u on Dorgs?? Must be some good stuff, i want some!!!!

If i was back in the states, i would be taking leave and watching the games Thursday and Friday!
I have Memphis as well. I will be catching a minute or two of madness today

Is there something in the North Idaho water??? You guys are crazy!!!! Memphis is getting beat by Texas!!!

I didnt get in the brackets this year. but my brackets here in Korea, i went 15 out of 16 first day! Not bad i tell ya!

Post by **Simon Miller** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:55 am

The Zags are scrapping it up like the Zags of old. I like the energy and intensity. And Gray is EN FUEGO!