OT: March Madness Basketball Bracket Challenge

bhedges1987

Kansas probably going to steamroll into the final four. They now play their next two games at home. Bill Selfs home record he has 11 losses in 13 years I believe. (Including playing in Kansas City where the next two are) 

Those numbers may be a game or two off.  But I think that's correct. 

bhedges1987

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

saluki2007

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

Agree @bhedges1987  while the regular season can be tough to watch at times, the playoffs are great.

KiterTodd

Maybe I've been so bored by the regular season, I never watched the playoffs.
Just like the energy of college bball much better all season long.  They are playing with heart, for their school.  Sure, they hope to get a contract after graduation, but many of them don't.  They're not earning millions, they're just college kids playing ball.  It's a good show. 

Eggcelsior

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

JohnInCarolina

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

What's this "NHL" you speak of?

bhedges1987

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

Lol. My guess is you are from north of the American border after reading that last part. 

Eggcelsior

bhedges1987 said:

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

Lol. My guess is you are from north of the American border after reading that last part. 

Never lived above the Mason-Dixon Line, but I suppose it's hard for the Missouri/Kansas area to understand since the Blues aren't known for playoff success.

saluki2007

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

Lol. My guess is you are from north of the American border after reading that last part. 

Never lived above the Mason-Dixon Line, but I suppose it's hard for the Missouri/Kansas area to understand since the Blues aren't known for playoff success.

:Mic drop:

bhedges1987

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

Eggcelsior said:

bhedges1987 said:

KiterTodd said:

Man it was tough for me to watch my Villanova team lose on Saturday.  The Duke loss last night was a shocker as well. 
That's why they call it March Madness though!  These teams all come out swinging with more motivation and energy than they've had all season.  Pro ball is nothing like these college guys.  Good games, tough losses, but some amazing wins as well.

Please watch the NBA playoffs and then get back to me on that statement. 

I don't disagree with him. While the NBA is better regarding talent and level of play, there is this raw energy that only exists in college since for the vast majority of players(and in college, the majority of teams in the tournament outside of blue chip programs are mostly upperclassmen), they are not going to play professionally so they are play knowing that every game played may be the last competitive game they suit up for. It goes beyond competitiveness. Honestly, the only time I've seen energy close to that recently in pro ball was the last 2 years with the Cavaliers. Prior, I'd have to say Allen Iverson against the Lakers and Jordan, just due to his hyper competitive nature that is unmatched.

Either way, neither come close to the NHL playoffs in terms of drama.

Lol. My guess is you are from north of the American border after reading that last part. 

Never lived above the Mason-Dixon Line, but I suppose it's hard for the Missouri/Kansas area to understand since the Blues aren't known for playoff success.

Who?

JohnInCarolina

Oh boy.

Biggreenpharmacist

I LOVED watching michael jordan play. 

Ozzie_Isaac

YukonRon said:

The NCAA had its worst performance in recent years, not only in selecting teams for the tournament, but in seeding them as well. 

At least they kept Illinois out.  That was the right call.

YukonRon

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

The NCAA had its worst performance in recent years, not only in selecting teams for the tournament, but in seeding them as well. 

At least they kept Illinois out.  That was the right call.

Another was Syracuse. 

saluki2007

Ozzie_Isaac said:

YukonRon said:

The NCAA had its worst performance in recent years, not only in selecting teams for the tournament, but in seeding them as well. 

At least they kept Illinois out.  That was the right call.

I think Illinois State got screwed though.  Not sure how they could seed Wichita State a 10, but then leave ISU out.  They had virtually the exact same resume.

YukonRon

It begins again tonight folks.

saluki2007

Damn, Kansas looks good. 

bgebrent

saluki2007 said:

Damn, Kansas looks good. 

My wife is a Purdue grad.  Picked them in this game.  Kansas is on fire.

bhedges1987

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go KU

bgebrent

bhedges1987 said:

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go UK.

FTFY

bhedges1987

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go UK.

FTFY

lol. No no

bgebrent

bhedges1987 said:

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go UK.

FTFY

lol. No no

I stand by my guys.  You v NC, that would be a game!  You guys are on fire.

saluki2007

bgebrent said:

saluki2007 said:

Damn, Kansas looks good. 

My wife is a Purdue grad.  Picked them in this game.  Kansas is on fire.

Let me guess, she's an engineer?  My brother and sister in law are grads as well. (Hes the one that turned me on to BGE so he alright.)

bhedges1987

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go UK.

FTFY

lol. No no

I stand by my guys.  You v NC, that would be a game!  You guys are on fire.

I actually picked UNC to win it all. Their front court is really good. However Kansas has the best back court in the country. So it will be a good game.

bgebrent

saluki2007 said:

bgebrent said:

saluki2007 said:

Damn, Kansas looks good. 

My wife is a Purdue grad.  Picked them in this game.  Kansas is on fire.

Let me guess, she's an engineer?  My brother and sister in law are grads as well. (Hes the one that turned me on to BGE so he alright.)

He's better than alright.  Her degree is in speech path and audiology.  She used that to help Microsoft in the mid early days.  Now she just does all my cooks

bgebrent

bhedges1987 said:

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

bgebrent said:

bhedges1987 said:

Figured Kansas would steamroll to the final 4 getting to play at home in the sweet 16 and elite 8. Go UK.

FTFY

lol. No no

I stand by my guys.  You v NC, that would be a game!  You guys are on fire.

I actually picked UNC to win it all. Their front court is really good. However Kansas has the best back court in the country. So it will be a good game.

Until you meet the Wildcats.

bgebrent

Oh my!

bgebrent

Completes the blow up of my bracket.  Go Cats.

saluki2007

It's amazing how much of a mess the left side of my bracket is and then the right side is damn near perfect.

YukonRon

X, Zag, O and Kansas. 
Tonight?