NCAA Tourney?

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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau

Date: 3/18/2006 10:24:06 AM
Author: fire&ice
NC State can beat Texas. If they show up, State's the kind of team that's a real Nat to Texas. Having followed Wolfpack basketball for decades - never discount this team. And, they are usually unfavored - so the odds are good Sendek is a good program coach - but not a good game coach - but he rises to occassion in the big games - it was a good sign that he was mixing it up with the freshmen. Cam Bennerman is the most under-rated player in the ACC. His family is always at the games & he has nerves of steel. Entivmov is still playing tenative ball. Astur is on some other planet - he needs to get a mitt and get in the game.  

Yep, I have NC State taking out TX in my bracket (fingers crossed). 

I never discount UCLA for the simple reason they have been a dynasty

True about the dynasty - but their current record is not good againts other teams in this very tournament.  Losses to Memphis, West Virginia, Washington twice, California.  Now they also beat California, but Cal's team is high school bad with the exception of Leon Powe.  True that UCLA beats the pants off of crappy teams, but up against good teams - they lose.  They have a great coach (used to be at Pitt) who likes to play Big East style ball, but right now they are a young team lacking in experience and size.  I think they have a good shot next year, perhaps.  The Pac 10 is WEAK this year and if I were going to jump on any team in the Pac 10 it would be Washington (and I have them losing in round 2). A little tidbit - to futher push my Wolfpack agenda - it was the 1974 NC State team (with Thompson & Burleson sp?) that ended the UCLA dynasty. Admittedly, I don't know much about this team.

I didn't think UConn looked good against Albany.

Glad I didn't put money on that game - UConn didn't cover the spread.  Anything can happen, but in my opinion, they are the most talented team in this tournament.  They have 5 potential first round picks for the NBA and their bench runs DEEP.  Their coaching is very disciplined and first rate.  But we all know there will be upsets at tournament time.  I would hate to see them lose early. 

Maybe Ohio State is asleep - but, too me - they are the one's who don't deserve their #2 seed agreed - same with TN agreed and neither does UCLA.

I don't think any of the #1 seeds are playing their best ball. Fl., BC (when they wake up), - call me crazy - Georgetown keeps getting better and better with each game. I have Georgetown going to the elite 8 - then losing to Nova.

Again, may the best team win as long as it's an ACC team!   Good luck to you and all your picks!

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Date: 3/18/2006 10:27:02 AM
Author: fire&ice
Oh, and I agree with Villanova. They played well against Monmouth (under-rated team)  I have Villanova winning the whole thing.  Though I think UConn might upset them. 

Pitt has disappointed me in the past. I don't think they have the heart that it takes.  I feel you about Pitt.  I'm wishy washy on them, but they are in the Easy, Easy Oakland bracket - you know the one that was hand picked for UCLA to excel.  Pitt is clearly the toughest team in that bracket.  They had the toughest schedule and the most wins against good teams.  Memphis' schedule was pretty weak all season, but the won a lot.  We'll see. 

We are going to have to agree to disagree with UConn. But, only a little time will tell

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Date: 3/18/2006 1:35:32 PM
Author: fire&ice
Hey girl got game! I enjoy your commentary! I didn't really give it a thought - but you are correct - Oakland is an EASY bracket.

There was quite a bit of talk that NC State was punished for their bad performance in the stretch & put in the Atlanta bracket playing the matchups they have to face.

I still like the spirit of BC. That is one fun team to watch. I have them beating Villanova - but ya just never know. And, got love what Roy Williams has done with NC. I really am an ACC girl all the way. I'll even pull for Duke.

10 hours of basketball and plan on watching it all! That's why I have my computer on line - can follow all the games at NCAAsports.com - really helps when the games get going around 3:30.

Do you know what the point spread on the ACC tourney games - BC/Carolina? Duke/BC? Heard a guy on the cell phone in concession line placing a hefty sum on BC.  I'm sorry but I don't know.  you can check current lines at pinnaclesports.com (where I place my bets).  BC is fun to watch - they used to be in the Big East and still have that BE flavor.  You know from listening to your commentary, I bet you would really enjoy watching West Virginia.  They play tomorrow against Northwestern State.  They play a very unusual 1-3-1 defense, and everyone on the floor can drop the 3s.  When they are playing their best, I really feel they can beat anybody but sometimes they go cold from the floor - and when they do that they can lose to anybody.  They are a really fun team to watch - 2 of the best players in all the tournament - Kevin Pittsnogle (whose name has become a verb, as in "you got Pittsnogled".  He is a tatooed 6'11" center, who prefers to shoot outside the perimeter.  He is also a new father and his wife brings the baby to all the games (so cute).  And also Mike Gansey - totally looks like a sissy, but that kid comes out of nowhere to block shots and drop threes.  I saw him go man to man with Jordan Farmar of UCLA, and well I guess you could say that Farmar got "Ganseyed".  He seems to be the heart and soul of the Mountaineer team.  And they have this german guy, Herber, who is dashingly handsome  .  I have a major crush on this whole team.  I have them losing to Duke in my bracket - but this is one team I would LOVE to see go all the way, even if it screws up my bracket and costs me money.   

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Date: 3/18/2006 3:22:49 PM
Author: fire&ice
I do follow WVa ball. They always play a few ACC games - and have played State. They play much like an ACC team. I have a State/W.VA in the sweet 16 w/ State prevailing - got to support my homeys.  OMG, I have NC State and WV in the sweet 16 too!  But I gotta support the WV Pittsnogles!  I can't believe I found a kindred spirit on Pricescope - I really didn't think there would be anyone interested in the Tourney.  Actually kind of surprised no fellas have joined this thread. 

Oh, and BC isn't playing Big East ball anymore. They are playing ACC ball now. I have to give credit to Skinner - they were getting beaten early in the season by most conference teams including State. He has them playing our game now - whatever that rhytum may be. In fact, you really saw that starting with the overtime Pack/BC reg season game. And, in the tourney they played great ACC ball with their own style. Though, they still can't get around the ACC 'charge' call. We have some great actors that can draw that call. They seem like they would be 'thugs'; but, they play really clean ball. I ddin't think I would like the addition of Miami & BC - but I do. It made for a long conference Tourney - but for the better.

I hear ya about UCLA of late - but old feelings run deep. When hubby came with me to LA one year, he had to drive to the mecca that is Pawley Pavillion.   Oh, yes that place has history.  And, John Wooden still attends every game. 

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Combine 1 stick melted butter and 2 cups graham cracker crumbs. Press in greased 9x13 pan. On top, layer 1 package chocolate chips, 1 package peanut butter chips, 1 12oz can lightly salted peanuts. Top with 1 small can sweetened condensed milk (I use fat free big deal!). Bake at 350 for 25 minutes (the edges should be bubbly). I recommend not cutting them until the next day because it seems to take that long for the graham cracker bottom to really harden.

Date: 3/18/2006 5:12:44 PM
Author: fire&ice
I went to that site for the spread - pardon my complete ignorance - but how do I read the spread? They have Texas -6-107 & State +6-103. What does that mean?

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Date: 3/20/2006 11:52:57 AM
Author: fire&ice


I don't even want to talk about my pack.

Tarheels never should have lost that game; but, they had failure & meltdown in every aspect of their game cept David Noel - though he couldn't rally support.

Was it me or were the officals really hard on Pitt? I don't think it was a deciding factor - but certainly a contributing one.

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Date: 4/1/2006 5:35:13 PM
Author: fire&ice
I'm sure everyone's bracket is busted. All bets off.

But, my heart ....

Go GMU!
Go LSU & Big Baby!

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