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« on: March 17, 2003, 12:58:00 PM »
Sorry RHP, your Buckeyes ran out of gas, but what a run they had, winning three out of four in four days. Illinois does have a better team than Wisconsin this year. If not for an end of the half gift to MSU against the Illini*, there would have been, could have been, a tie at the top.

Which team in each conference will go the farthest? I'm picking my Illini from the Big Ten-11, and my son's Mizzou Tigers from the Big 12. No bias there, nope. (Roy Williams is right, Kansas got the shaft on the seedings. What a tough conference!)

*The replays clearly showed the half-court shot was released after the buzzer went off, red light came on.
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2003, 09:16:00 PM »
Gregg ...yes they (Buckeyes) ran out of gas for sure. I think your right...the Illini...may go the farthest in the Big Dance. They are a tough team.
Good Luck to them...I will be rooting for them as I would like to see a Big Ten team take all the marbles.

Good Luck Illinois!
 
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2003, 12:44:00 PM »
The Big Ten-11 has been more competitive in the NCAAs since starting its own conference tournament. Last year, Wisconsin went to the Final Four. There's quite a stir up here in Cheeseland, with three state teams receiving bids. Of course, if UW-Milwaukee wins, they play the winner of W. Kentucky vs. .... Illinois! I've got no problem deciding who to root for.

Oskee-Wow-Wow! (any other alums out there, feel free to correct my spelling)
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2003, 01:06:00 PM »
Bruce Pearl was a Tom Davis assistant coach for fourteen years.  

Another former Davis assistant was Gary Williams of Maryland.

http://uwmpanthers.ocsn.com/sports/m-baskb...rl_bruce00.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketbal...teams/wiscmilw/

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketbal...3/ncaa_tourney/
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2003, 01:11:00 PM »
Just noticed. Did you really mean RIP?
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2003, 07:40:00 AM »
quote:
Originally posted by kelly:
Just noticed. Did you really mean RIP?      

Yep. Thought it was close enough that RHP would take the bait. Should have put "Ohio" in there.
 
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« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2003, 07:51:00 AM »
Testing a new avatar. Didn't change old posts. I hope it changes with a new one, the "Big Dance" is underway...
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« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2003, 09:02:00 AM »
Having nephews who went to MSU, I'm hoping they will make it to the Final Four. Also, Central Michigan, but that is such a tough division.

Does anyone understand those regional placements? How do two teams from Michigan get into the South and West regions?
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2003, 09:29:00 AM »
Makes no difference where you come from to where you go.  

The selections this year have been more criticized than most years.

I have never seen anything like the West Bracket this year.

Way too tough.

Not to mention the BYU fiasco.

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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2003, 07:36:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Steve_J:
Having nephews who went to MSU, I'm hoping they will make it to the Final Four. Also, Central Michigan, but that is such a tough division.

Well, CMU has proven to be a rock solid team, a good mix of players whose chemistry has cemented... ok, enough beating around the bush, CMU also stands for Concrete Masonry Unit (concrete block)  

So far, a 4 a 6 a 7 and an 8 have lost - and that's just the first full day. More tonight, perhaps?
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2003, 08:53:00 AM »
Lots of close calls with the high seeds.  

With all the best players going to the Pros early there isn't a sure thing any more.

Looking forward to the Second Round games.
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2003, 08:20:00 AM »
There's been a lot of great games.  

So far, one of the better Tournaments.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketbal...urney/brackets/

As always. A 12 beat a 5.
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2003, 10:48:00 AM »
Kelly , it has been a good tournament thus far. YEP there is always a low seed lurking...waiting to take out a big boy...hehe...LOL!
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2003, 01:32:00 PM »
Kelly  as you said...and I said...another 12 knocks off a 4..(Butler over Louisville)...    

 Gregg , I was surprised the Illini got knocked off...ND looks good too. MS maybe the team to watch now!
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2003, 11:23:00 PM »
How about that Arizona Game?  

Lots of other good ones.
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