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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 26, 2019 23:16:49 GMT
#4 Florida State vs #1 Gonzaga 7:09 PM CBS
#3 Purdue vs #2 Tennessee 7:29 PM TBS
#3 Texas Tech vs #2 Michigan 9:39 PM CBS
#12 Oregon vs #1 Virginia 9:59 PM TBS
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I think the first #1 seed, Gonzaga, falls. Cannot wait for this game. Big on big. Both teams have giants, including one giant black Japanese player on Gonzaga. Gonzaga is the best team left in the West but I just think Florida State will have more going for them.
All of these games are going to be battles, same with the Purdue Boilermakers vs the Volunteers. Tennessee is very strong but they can let teams back in the game like they did with Iowa. I think the Vols will outlast them.
Texas Tech vs Michigan is the game I am looking forward to most Thursday night. This is going to be a hell of a battle. Michigan is playing so damn strong right now, they look unstoppable. I need Texas Tech to win to keep my bracket together. They can do it.
Oregon vs Virginia is the only one that could be a blowout. Can the Ducks hang? For how long? Their best player is out for the season, his name is Bol Bol. That's not a misspelling. He's Manute Bol's son and he could have been a Tacko Fall kind of presence for Oregon but he's not around. They're playing well right now but Virginia should be able to handle them.
Who are your picks?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2019 23:28:25 GMT
Think there's a chance Purdue knocks off the Vols?
They've looked impressive.
Pissbeat 'Nova. Didn't Tennessee (although impressive) falter a bit late?
That wouldn't shock me seeing Purdue over Tennessee
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 26, 2019 23:30:58 GMT
Think there's a chance Purdue knocks off the Vols? They've looked impressive. Pissbeat 'Nova. Didn't Tennessee (although impressive) falter a bit late? That wouldn't shock me seeing Purdue over Tennessee Tennessee did in fact falter. Almost gave away a game they had in their pocket. And Purdue is good. They sure can beat the Vols.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2019 23:34:19 GMT
i'd love to see texas tech over Michigan
and Oregon over Virginia....
for some reason - even though they're #1 - I can't seem to root against Gonzaga - goes back to the Adam Morrison days when they first starting becoming a great story.
i'd like to see them finally win one
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Post by DC-Fan on Mar 26, 2019 23:38:15 GMT
#4 Florida State vs #1 Gonzaga 7:09 PM CBS #3 Purdue vs #2 Tennessee 7:29 PM TBS #3 Texas Tech vs #2 Michigan 9:39 PM CBS #12 Oregon vs #1 Virginia 9:59 PM TBS all times are ET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who are your picks? Gonzaga Tennessee Michigan Oregon
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2019 23:38:27 GMT
Think there's a chance Purdue knocks off the Vols? They've looked impressive. Pissbeat 'Nova. Didn't Tennessee (although impressive) falter a bit late? That wouldn't shock me seeing Purdue over Tennessee Tennessee did in fact falter. Almost gave away a game they had in their pocket. And Purdue is good. They sure can beat the Vols. Not only the tourney but late in the season? Weren't they projected as a #1 seed by a lot of people - but did they lose 1 to Auburn and 1 to Kentucky - or am I off. Anyway - that wouldn't shock me - wouldn't mind seeing the Vols make it to the Elite 8 either though - can't remember the last time they were regarded as a threat to win the title - even Allan Houston days - I don't think they were this good.
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 26, 2019 23:41:11 GMT
I know Auburn won the SEC tournament. I don't know about Kentuck but they started playing real well towards the end of the season.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Mar 27, 2019 1:03:03 GMT
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 28, 2019 17:38:51 GMT
Thanks nuts.
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 28, 2019 17:50:27 GMT
Just hours away now.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Mar 28, 2019 18:25:30 GMT
All four could be upsets.
Florida State is playing really good right now. Only lost twice since January 20th, at UNC and to Duke in the ACC Final. Gonzaga has barely been challenged in the Tournament so far. Teams get complacent
Tennessee had been lackluster twice. Still won. And there's the odd decision to sit Admiral Schofield for all of the OT v. Iowa.
Texas Tech was impressive as hell beating UB. Michigan is better on paper, but they have bad games regularly.
Oregon is another hot team and we all know UVA's tournament struggles.
Still going with my picks, Gonzaga, Tennessee, Michigan, Virginia. I do think that FSU has the best chance for an upset. Fun fact, last year the Seminoles went to the Elite 8, by beating Gonzaga in the 16, then losing to Michigan in the 8. Same path to the Final Four this year.
Hope some upsets happen soon. All #1's, #2 and #3's still in it makes for a snoozefest.
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 28, 2019 20:10:28 GMT
Good picks Goodman.
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 28, 2019 23:09:35 GMT
Game time. Get it on.
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 28, 2019 23:15:40 GMT
Two fouls on one of Florida St. big dudes in the first three minutes. Kamagi?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 23:55:51 GMT
yep - purdue is looking strong early
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Post by DrKrippen on Mar 29, 2019 0:06:18 GMT
yep - purdue is looking strong early Both good outside shooting teams lead early, Purdue and Gonzaga.
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