College Basketball [Archive]

tbell

11-23-2005, 11:54 AM

tbell,
How fun, a Duke/UNC rival in your home!!! I dated someone in HS who was a UNC fan. Deep down I knew it would NEVER work out!! ;)

I just love JJ. Amazing player. Plus, he's become pretty good looking over the past couple of years! How exciting that your brother went to school with him!

LOL, it's fun until UNC plays NC State, which is my *real* team. Then, not so fun. Last year when they won the Championship? Miserable. I'm rooting for Duke this year because of Redick. My brother was a senior when JJ was a freshman. I despise UNC (you gotta either love them or hate them), but most of my family and coworkers are fans.

mrs_pell

11-30-2005, 07:28 PM

I'm finally getting to see my Hoosiers play tonight! :) When I was Indiana, I would get to see every single game on tv. Now, in Texas, I hardly ever get to see them. I've gotta say...they're looking GOOD! I didn't see the first half (Lost was on!), but even though they're losing by 9, they're still looking good!

The last time I saw the Hoosiers and Duke play was in 2002 (the last time they played, I believe) in that beautiful Sweet 16 game! I was so pumped that game! I was in Atlanta that year, and was so upset I couldn't go to the final game (although not so disappointed when they lost to UConn).

It's really weird being in a state where college basketball isn't what life revolves around. That's pretty much all there is in Indiana, and in Texas, it's alllllll football (which is okay by me, too!).

Sherb

11-30-2005, 07:39 PM

WooHoo! GO KENTUCKY!

And I am officially rooting for Indiana tonight. Sorry Dukies. :P

mrs_pell

11-30-2005, 07:47 PM

WooHoo! GO KENTUCKY!

And I am officially rooting for Indiana tonight. Sorry Dukies. :P

Whooooooah! A Kentucky girl rooting for Indiana?!?!? Is it getting chilly in hell?? :eek: :D

sublime311

11-30-2005, 08:27 PM

I can't wait! And I'm hoping my Arizona Wildcats can go all the way this year. I just love Lute! :)
Yeah! What she said! :D

Msbhvn

11-30-2005, 11:09 PM

I love UCONN!!!! My sister went there when we lived in Connecticut and we adopted the womens team. They are all just amazing players... We still root for them even though we now live in Lousisiana.

Sherb

12-01-2005, 07:50 AM

Whooooooah! A Kentucky girl rooting for Indiana?!?!? Is it getting chilly in hell?? :eek: :D

It hurts but I have two words to explain that: Laetner game. :mad: ;)

msnicolea

12-01-2005, 10:18 AM

It hurts but I have two words to explain that: Laetner game. :mad: ;)

I'm not allowed to sya Christian Laetnner's name in my house--DH is a diehard Cats fan and he still hasn't goten over you-know-what.

laeberge

12-05-2005, 03:09 PM

Another HUGE Indiana fan. I was at the Duke game, and I must say, the atmosphere was intense. It sucks that we lost, but I have such high hopes for this year!

Go Hoosiers! Beat UK this Saturday!

EmilyBronte

12-05-2005, 03:41 PM

Huge UNC fan here - I went there when Dean was coach and I'm still beeming from last year's win (I lived in Chapel Hill for almost 10 years waiting for them to win and the year I leave they go an win!).

And I hate Dook with a passion. Sorry.

mrs_pell

12-08-2005, 08:12 PM

I can NOT believe that Indiana State upset IU this week! :eek: Actually, I can believe it, since it seems to have become sort of a grudge match. Anyway, it sucks.

kd 9.21.02

12-09-2005, 07:00 AM

How 'bout Rudy Gay's dunk #1 on Sport Center's highlight's today? Go UConn!

kugrrly

12-09-2005, 07:03 AM

well my jayhawks are off to a lovley start.:rolleyes:

LandR02

12-10-2005, 04:51 PM

Did anyone catch Indiana's thrashing of UK today? DH and I are both Duke alums, so that was quite an enjoyable trouncing to witness!

We live in New England now, and miss living in real college b-ball territory. Up here, the sports focus is all about the Red Sox and Patriots. Groan....

ManteoChik

12-11-2005, 06:08 AM

UNC Tarheels *all the way* :D

It was the saddest day of my life when Dean Smith retired (lol), he is such a nice man.

TracieB

12-13-2005, 05:39 PM

IU alum here - will be cheering them on all season :D

TracieB

12-13-2005, 05:44 PM

originally posted by mrspellIt's really weird being in a state where college basketball isn't what life revolves around. That's pretty much all there is in Indiana, and in Texas, it's alllllll football (which is okay by me, too!).

I disagree - have you been keeping up with the Colts?!?! I'd have to say Indiana is a very well-rounded sports state (#1 in amateur sports in the US!!) with bball as its number 1 sport.

TazLuv

12-14-2005, 05:05 PM

Rock Chalk Jayhawk - Go KU.

They are young but hopefully by March they'll make a good run and then all the freshman and sophmores will choose to stay to give it a true run in 2006-07.

mrs_pell

12-14-2005, 05:51 PM

I disagree - have you been keeping up with the Colts?!?! I'd have to say Indiana is a very well-rounded sports state (#1 in amateur sports in the US!!) with bball as its number 1 sport.

Ok...you are totally right, there! When I lived there, the Colts weren't so hot. When I was in school, HS and college football were big (ok...so football wasn't so big at Indiana!! :p ), but basketball...basketball was LIFE! Everyone wanted to play for Bobby Knight. It was all about IU vs. UK or Purdue.

Here...yeah, people cheer for the Rockets and I occasionally here some talk about the college BB teams, but football is 99% of the talk (except when the Astros were in the WS!). And...highschool football??? Definitely the equivalent of Indiana's highschool basketball!!

Anyway...didn't mean to diss Indiana sports! ;) I'm just excited about my Hoosiers (and am not a Colts fan! :D ).

Did anyone catch Indiana's thrashing of UK today?
Ahhh...I didn't get to see it, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading about it! It was even sweeter for me since my best friend's ex hubby (who cheated on her recently) is a huge UK fan! :D

TracieB

12-14-2005, 06:05 PM

No offense taken ;) I just love my Indiana sports!! :D

Go IU!

Jill1228

12-16-2005, 08:34 PM

For DH, when it comes to college hoops, he is all about the Big East.

However for me, it is all about the ACC and it is all about the
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/APHIJill/duke.jpg

It is tough not being able to watch as many games out here in the Pac NW

TriSigmaNC

12-28-2005, 05:21 PM

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

We're steady and charging forward, 3 of the best freshman in the country....and just WAIT until next year. It's been a LONG time since we've had a rebuilding year, but this is it! Oh we're amazing. :)

We're both Jayhawks and not only are we starting the 1st NC Jayhawk Alumni Club, but also our car license plates say:

Mine: ROKCHALK
His: JHWKGOKU

We also hang out K flag every game day and yes, we have the College Basketball package to catch every game!

kd 9.21.02

01-16-2006, 12:24 PM

Where is everyone these days? We're finally getting into the thick of the season! I went to my first game of the year - UConn vs. Georgetown at home (CT). So much fun. I love my Huskies. Tonight will be a tough one at Syracuse but should be a good game.

kugrrly

01-16-2006, 12:30 PM

TONIGHT IS THE BIG MISSOURI/KANSAS GAME!!!!!!!!!!

This is ALWAYS a big game!!!
Rock Chalk Jayhawk... Go KU!!!!!!

TazLuv

01-16-2006, 03:53 PM

KU had a little bit of a setback but I think we'll be okay. Maybe we needed to get our heads out of our A**. Missouri lost to Colorado Saturday so hopefully its not a comedy of errors.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK - GO KU!

kugrrly

01-16-2006, 06:50 PM

good lord why oh why can Christian Moody not make a feaking free throw????

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh

TazLuv

01-16-2006, 06:51 PM

No frickin' kidding - ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

lawyerlee

01-17-2006, 12:09 PM

I see there are some KU people in here. How'd you guys like the KU/K-State game on Saturday? It felt really good from here. :D (Just so you know, I cheer for both teams unless they are playing each other, then I cheer for K-State. I have degrees from both schools, but I'm a bit more loyal to K-State.)

http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/37724786/8468110

Of course, I cheered for the Hawks last night, when they screwed it up against Mizzou. WTF? :( Gawd, I hate Mizzou and I hate Quin Snyder. :(

lawyerlee

01-17-2006, 12:11 PM

good lord why oh why can Christian Moody not make a feaking free throw????

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh
Cause he's a f'up. Why in the hell is he in the game in the final seconds if he can't make free throws? That pisses me off so much. I really can't stand him, if you want my honest opinion. I think he plays some really terrible ball out there. And he should be shooting 200 free throws a day until his form gets better. He shoots free throws like someone who's never seen a basketball before.

southerner

01-17-2006, 01:00 PM

We're both Jayhawks and not only are we starting the 1st NC Jayhawk Alumni Club, but also our car license plates say:

Sign me up!

I had no idea there were so many Hawk fans here :D

TazLuv

01-17-2006, 04:01 PM

The KU/K-State game was terrible on both sides. Its going to be a long season. My little sis went to K-State, I went to KU. We always had an ongoing debate about who would beat the other first football or basketball, just glad KU got that football win last year first! :)

mrs_pell

01-17-2006, 05:40 PM

GO IU!!! They're looking GOOD tonight (the first few minutes excluded!). My brother and I are going nuts! :)

lawyerlee

01-18-2006, 08:30 AM

kugrrly

01-18-2006, 04:33 PM

all I can say is......

ROCK CHALK
JAYHAWK

kugrrly

01-18-2006, 04:33 PM

all I can say is......

ROCK CHALK
JAYHAWK

Whoops that posted twice!!! Oh well Gotta show some love for my boys! They need it!!!!!

TracieB

01-18-2006, 05:47 PM

Woohoo!!! Go Hoosiers! This season is looking mighty good :D

laeberge

01-19-2006, 11:58 AM

I'm so excited for Saturday's game against Purdue - this season has been so much fun! I was courtside during the Illinois game, and though the atmosphere was nothing compared to the Duke game, it was still a blast!

Go Hoosiers!

And on Indiana sports and football - it's growing, I believe. Football in my southern hometown is more exciting than basketball..but when sectionals roll around for basketball, the greatness that is Indiana HS bball is restored.

mrs_pell

01-21-2006, 10:38 PM

And on Indiana sports and football - it's growing, I believe. Football in my southern hometown is more exciting than basketball..but when sectionals roll around for basketball, the greatness that is Indiana HS bball is restored.

I grew up in Southern Indiana as well...Evansville area. Where are you from?

msnicolea

01-22-2006, 10:28 AM

Buh Bye to being undefeated, Duke. :cool:

southerner

01-22-2006, 10:56 AM

Buh Bye to being undefeated, Duke. :cool:

**virtual high five**

msnicolea

01-22-2006, 11:48 AM

Right back at ya!

kd 9.21.02

01-22-2006, 12:49 PM

The cream is rising to the top! GO UCONN!

(But as our coach said, it doesn't matter who's #1 until April.)

kris97

01-22-2006, 01:04 PM

Not a college ball fan, but married to one (a Hoya grad)... and I have to say, yesterday's game v. Duke was AWESOME. Gtown wasn't even ranked!

kd 9.21.02

01-22-2006, 01:07 PM

Not a college ball fan, but married to one (a Hoya grad)... and I have to say, yesterday's game v. Duke was AWESOME. Gtown wasn't even ranked!

G'town did the Big East proud! Nice to see a coaching legend's son make a name for himself too.

kris97

01-22-2006, 02:26 PM

G'town did the Big East proud! Nice to see a coaching legend's son make a name for himself too.

I've always had a soft spot for Thompson Jr - he went to P'ton (my alma mater) and always seemed like a decent guy when he coached there.

lawyergirl25

01-22-2006, 05:11 PM

*sigh* I've had a rough week between a Duke loss and two, count 'em TWO, Wisconsin losses. :(

At least I still have Gonzaga to do me proud! (This is the best part about following 3 teams - little chance that all of them are on losing streaks at the same time!)

JillyB

01-24-2006, 08:46 AM

I noticed all of the Big East talk, and I just wanted to chime in...

Let's Gooooo Mountaineers!!!

WVU currently has sole possession of 1st place in the Big East...woo hoo!!!! :D

kd 9.21.02

01-24-2006, 08:49 AM

I noticed all of the Big East talk, and I just wanted to chime in...

Let's Gooooo Mountaineers!!!

WVU currently has sole possession of 1st place in the Big East...woo hoo!!!! :D

My boys don't play yours until Feb. 18th but it will be on CBS. Big East is so clearly the best conference now (albeit too big). My concern is that the BE teams are going to beat up on each other so much during the regular season that March could get tricky. But I wouldn't trade the Big East excitement for any of those other patsy conferences. ;)

msnicolea

01-24-2006, 09:31 AM

I noticed all of the Big East talk, and I just wanted to chime in...

Let's Gooooo Mountaineers!!!

WVU currently has sole possession of 1st place in the Big East...woo hoo!!!! :D

In my house, we use "Pittsnoggled" as a verb--as in, "Boy--Virginia Tech sure got Pittsnoggled last night"--or "Honey, please put away your laundry before I Pittsnoggle you!"

lawyerlee

01-24-2006, 09:46 AM

all I can say is......

ROCK CHALK
JAYHAWK

Whoops that posted twice!!! Oh well Gotta show some love for my boys! They need it!!!!!
We'll take it twice. :D

Did anyone catch the game against Nebraska? We totally kicked their asses and handed Barry Collier his worst lost ever. It was so sweet!

JillyB

01-24-2006, 10:08 AM

In my house, we use "Pittsnoggled" as a verb--as in, "Boy--Virginia Tech sure got Pittsnoggled last night"--or "Honey, please put away your laundry before I Pittsnoggle you!"
hehe...Love it!!!! :D

kd 9.21.02 - I would LOVE to go to the UConn game!! One of the highlights of my senior year was the UConn game in Mo'town (the 1997-98 season)!!! Dickie V came to town, and we won by 18 points (y'all were #6 at that time)! The best college game that I've ever attended!

kd 9.21.02

01-24-2006, 11:01 AM

kd 9.21.02 - I would LOVE to go to the UConn game!! One of the highlights of my senior year was the UConn game in Mo'town (the 1997-98 season)!!! Dickie V came to town, and we won by 18 points (y'all were #6 at that time)! The best college game that I've ever attended!

That was my senior year! Ah... good times.

TazLuv

01-24-2006, 01:51 PM

We'll take it twice. :D

Did anyone catch the game against Nebraska? We totally kicked their asses and handed Barry Collier his worst lost ever. It was so sweet!

Saw that, we looked great but I'm SO sick of the win by huge amounts, lose by huge amounts, win, lose, win, lose. We better get our acts together or we could miss the tourney for the first time in how many years?? :eek:

lawyerlee

01-24-2006, 04:24 PM

Have you guys heard the bad news? :(

http://media.kusports.com/img/lead/01-24-06_ku3.jpg (http://www.kusports.com/news/mens_basketball/story/116938)

TazLuv

01-24-2006, 04:40 PM

Yes, I did. What is up with that? He went through seven different high schools in four years and now he's already out of his first college??? Makes you wonder..:confused:

lawyerlee

01-24-2006, 04:45 PM

Yes, I did. What is up with that? He went through seven different high schools in four years and now he's already out of his first college??? Makes you wonder..:confused:
Totally. The whole thing seems very strange. I'm guessing this is one transfer that probably doesn't have anything to do with Self. It's an odd situation.

kugrrly

02-05-2006, 12:21 PM

OMG!!! What a fabulous bball game today! My boys came from 14 points down to win over OU. They played awesome today.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!!!!

That whole Micah Downs transfer seems a bit odd to me.

southerner

02-05-2006, 12:49 PM

I never post in here when they lose, but I'll sure as hell give them props when they win :p

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!!!!!!!!!!

kugrrly

02-05-2006, 12:51 PM

I never post in here when they lose, but I'll sure as hell give them props when they win

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!!!!!!!!!!

I was a bit worn out after the game. I was screaming and jumping on my couch throughout the game. I had to lay down for a few minutes to get myself all geared up for the big game tonight! :)

TazLuv

02-05-2006, 01:11 PM

Faaaabulous game! Go HAWKS!

I agree the Downs transfer is odd, to bad we'll probably never know what happened.

kugrrly

02-05-2006, 01:14 PM

agree the Downs transfer is odd, to bad we'll probably never know what happened.

all that he said was that it was due to "personal issues."

JillyB

02-07-2006, 07:48 AM

rollin', rollin', rollin'...We're still undefeated in Big East play! Woo hoo!!! I thought I should post that...while I can, b/c we have some TOUGH games quickly approaching. Go 'Eers!!!!

msnicolea

02-07-2006, 07:57 AM

Big game tonight--GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kd 9.21.02

02-07-2006, 09:37 AM

rollin', rollin', rollin'...We're still undefeated in Big East play! Woo hoo!!! I thought I should post that...while I can, b/c we have some TOUGH games quickly approaching. Go 'Eers!!!!

WVU should be playing UConn twice this season -- they're too good to have been given "the bottom half of the league" for scheduling. UConn plays the tough teams (if you can call 'Cuse tough this year) twice except for WVU. They were seriously underrated in the beginning of the season but UConn fans knew they would be GOOD. I look forward to the game on the 18th -- should be a tough one.

I'm loving my team - "the best talent in the country." GO UCONN!

msnicolea

02-07-2006, 09:38 AM

UConn is the best team I've seen all year--without a doubt.

TazLuv

02-07-2006, 09:46 AM

I bought tickets to the Minneapolis regional yesterday! Yeh! We figure if our team is there great, if not we'll either go or sell them! I wish it were already March Madness.:D

JillyB

02-07-2006, 10:19 AM

kd 9.21.02 - I didn't know that was the way the scheduling was done this year. Hmmmm...I guess that I didn't realize that playing Pitt, UC, and Georgetown twice was the "the bottom half of the league"...interesting. The Big East is just packed full of good teams. And I hope we always play Pitt twice every year, since they're such a huge rival. And based on the games that I've watched this year, I agree that UConn is the best team that I've seen. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens in Mo'town on the 18th!!! Oh, how I wish I had tickets!!!! I'm hoping the outcome leads to some couch burning!!! :D

TazLuv - I'm jealous!!! I just love college basketball so much, that I would watch whoever, whenever! After I win the Powerball tomorrow night ;) , I'll be purchasing tickets to "The Big Dance"!!!!

kd 9.21.02

02-07-2006, 10:25 AM

kd 9.21.02 - I didn't know that was the way the scheduling was done this year. Hmmmm...I guess that I didn't realize that playing Pitt, UC, and Georgetown twice was the "the bottom half of the league"...interesting. The Big East is just packed full of good teams. And I hope we always play Pitt twice every year, since they're such a huge rival.

I haven't looked at your schedule in detail but I've heard some Big East-ers saying that WVU should have been given the same kind of schedule as, let's say, Syracuse for example b/c WVU is SO good. You only play UConn once and G'town was actually bottom half of the league earlier --- now they're doing well which is SO good to see. We have to play Villanova twice, which is tough. We get the easier teams (NOT referring to WVU here) only once. It's all a big mess since we're now 16 teams.

msnicolea

02-08-2006, 12:49 PM

$^%$&#$%&#%*($% Duke.

That is all.

kd 9.21.02

02-08-2006, 01:03 PM

$^%$&#$%&#%*($% Duke.

That is all.

I thought Carolina had it. :( Bad play there at the end.

Jay Bilas (ESPN) - a former Dukie - recently commented on how Coach K "coaches for the foul." Yeah, it's a part of the game and certainly part of strategies at certain times, but I'm so sick of the flops. JUST PLAY. If they're so damn good, why do they insist on Oscar performances each game. PLAY. BASKETBALL.

TazLuv

02-08-2006, 03:25 PM

I agree with you kd.

It was a good game. I'm always torn on who to cheer for on that game, so we just watch! :)

lawyerlee

02-08-2006, 07:58 PM

Yeah, I can't cheer for North Carolina or Duke. DH is a big Tarheels fan, though. Blech! (Sorry, Nicole. :o )

The Jayhawks came away with another solid win tonight! I'm really excited that we're playing so well, so consistently. :D

My K-State Wildcats won over Iowa State at home tonight, too, minus our head coach. He had surgery today for some bulging discs. :eek: They said it went well, though. I hate to say it, but maybe we'll do better without him.

K-State coach to have surgery, return uncertain (http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/9212763)
CBS Sportsline

Feb. 6, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

MANHATTAN, Kan. Kansas State basketball coach Jim Wooldridge will have surgery Wednesday to remove a bulging disc in his neck, and it is uncertain when he will return to the team.

Assistant Jimmy Elgas will be the interim coach, school spokesman Tom Gilbert said Monday.

Wooldridge will definitely miss Wednesday night's home game against Iowa State. The disc problem caused numbness in his upper and lower extremities.

Wooldridge Undergoes Successful Surgery (http://www.kstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=400&ATCLID=235640)
Courtesy: Kansas State University
Release: 02/08/2006

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State head coach Jim Wooldridge underwent successful neck surgery on Wednesday afternoon at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Merriam, Kan.

Doctors removed a bulging disk in Wooldridge's neck and fused the C3-4 vertebrae in the near two-hour surgery. He was suffering from a "significant disk protrusion" at the C3-4 vertebrae in his neck, which was creating pressure on his spinal cord causing numbness in his upper and lower extremities. Wooldridge, 50, will remain hospitalized tonight and will be released on Thursday.

Wooldridge's return to coaching will be dictated by the speed of his recovery as well as medical clearance from his physician.

Assistant coach Jimmy Elgas, 34, will serve as the team's interim head coach in Wooldridge's absence in tonight's game against Iowa State at Bramlage Coliseum. Elgas is in his sixth season at Kansas State, including his fourth as an assistant coach.

Individuals interested in sending get-well wishes to Wooldridge should send those to the men's basketball office at 1800 College Avenue, Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS 66502.

TazLuv

02-09-2006, 05:13 AM

I didn't get to see the KU game, it sounds like they weren't as "on" as they have been the past few games, but a win is good - now on to Iowa State. :)

JillyB

02-09-2006, 05:47 AM

We have a big game against Pitt tonight...Let's Goooooo Mountaineers! And I thought I would share this, since I mentioned "couch burning" in my last post here...
http://www.eersfan.com/video/wvu_superbowl_commercial.asx
Ha! That's the WVU fight song that plays...hehe...cracks me up every time! :p

msnicolea

02-09-2006, 07:50 AM

That's ok, Di, "she who loves the team that Roy Williams coached but couldn't win a title with then he went to UNC and won!"

(your new native american name!)

The Heels are young--they are gonna be MONEY next year. I consider Duke the anti-christ, so it pains me to say this: JJ Redick is SICK--an unbeleivably clutch shooter. He's awesome.

TazLuv

02-09-2006, 08:06 AM

kd 9.21.02

02-09-2006, 08:15 AM

I'm sure this will ruffle some feathers but coaches should win National Championships with their own, fully recruited, teams. :) THAT is what shows, they as a coach, have the full package. You need to be able to recruit AND win with the players you have put the money and confidence in.

This is why UConn's Calhoun is in the HOF. Unlike Coach K, who takes McDonald's All Americans and does as well as he should with them but then the players don't prosper in the NBA, Calhoun takes decent players, makes them great, AND prepares them to dominate in the NBA. Of course I'm biased but these are facts. :)

msnicolea

02-09-2006, 08:24 AM

Some of the greatest college players ever have been lousy pros--they are very different "animals." Size is much more a factor in the NBA--I think the college game is a superior one.

Coach K is a great coach--I would never say otherwise. As for "dominating" n the pros, well, let's compare former tar heels to former huskies, shall we? Not. Even. Close. :cool:

kd 9.21.02

02-09-2006, 08:57 AM

Coach K is a great coach--I would never say otherwise. As for "dominating" n the pros, well, let's compare former tar heels to former huskies, shall we? Not. Even. Close. :cool:

I am not saying Coach K isn't a great coach - he most certainly is. And seems like a good guy too. But I do believe my Huskies have the better coach of the two. Again, I know I'm biased but the last 10 years of playing against him in big games backs up my case. ;)

I was not comparing UConn players in the NBA to Heels in the NBA (I was talking about former Dukies). But I'd say former UNC and UConn players from the last 10 or so years in the NBA are actually quite close. [Jordan doesn't count as more than one player just because he's so freakin' fabulous. ;)] Sure, UNC has an undeniable history of b'ball greatness -- I can only hope my team gets up there in the coming decades. But recent history? UConn is there. Very much so. No, we're not the college b'ball blue bloods with NCs from LONG ago. But now?
Not. Even. Close.
I have tons of respect for your boys - and for you - but you're kidding yourself.

RIP Hamilton
Ray Allen
Caron Butler
Emeka Okafor
Ben Gordon
Charlie Villanueva
... just to name a few. Each of these guys makes a HUGE impact on their teams. Yeah, former Tar Heels are there too. But to say we're "not even close?" What are you smoking? ;)

msnicolea

02-09-2006, 09:13 AM

Current UNC NBA players: Antawn Jamison, Marvin Williams, Vince Carter, Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Stackhouse, Raymond Felton, Sean May, Brendon Haywood, Rashad McCants, Jeff McInnis--and I think I'm leaving someone out. . .

I won't even go back in time--that wouldn't be fair. ;)

And I'm totally just talking smack for fun--I like to run my pro-UNC yap!

kd 9.21.02

02-09-2006, 09:23 AM

So you named four more players than I did and that makes UConn in the pros "NOT. EVEN. CLOSE." ??? ;) And for the record, I too am leaving a bunch out but can post them if you like. I only listed my personal faves (two of which are friends from college).

I won't even go back in time--that wouldn't be fair. ;)

True, true. I already said as much. ;)

Bottom line: UConn fans are, generally, rooting for UNC. Ever since your students declared a "RIP Hamilton Day" on campus after we beat Duke in '99 we have to love you guys.

BTW: I went to Chapel Hill for the UNC-UConn game in '04. I LOVED it. The atmosphere was awesome. My dad is friends with the women's swim team coach so we got a great tour of the UNC Athletic Hall of Fame. AMAZING!!!! We also met that older woman who is an INSANE Heels fan. She's shown on TV sometimes during the tourney. She's my idol. I intend to be just like her (but for my Huskies) when I'm 85. Did you know her pool is in the shape of a Tar Heel?!?!?!

msnicolea

02-09-2006, 09:38 AM

I am a fan of the Huskies, too--I think Calhoun is a great coach and that you are the team to beat this year!
I also think Rip ROCKS.

An apartment complex near mine had a heel-shaped pool--it was awesome!

lawyerlee

02-09-2006, 09:39 AM

That's ok, Di, "she who loves the team that Roy Williams coached but couldn't win a title with then he went to UNC and won!"

(your new native american name!)
Man, I couldn't even begin to fit that on a t-shirt! ;)

kd 9.21.02

02-09-2006, 10:21 AM

JillyB - You have GOT to see this. Pittsnoggle's (sp?) wedding photos are online.

http://community.webshots.com/user/hnpwvu34

I don't know where this was found but someone posted it on a fan site.

msnicolea

02-09-2006, 10:25 AM

JillyB - You have GOT to see this. Pittsnoggle's (sp?) wedding photos are online.

community.webshots.com/user/hnpwvu34

I don't know where this was found but someone posted it on a fan site.

I can't open it-what am I doing wrong? I MUST see the pics!!!

kd 9.21.02

02-09-2006, 10:36 AM

I changed the post. It should work.

Disclaimer: Yes, I'm a bad person and will probably go to Hell in a handbasket.

TazLuv

02-09-2006, 12:13 PM

I didn't mean to start a fight about college versus pro, I too think they are two different beasts. I'm sure most people will say KU doesn't turn out great college players and for the most part that is true, but Hinrich and Pierce have done very well for themselves.

Dream Baby

02-10-2006, 04:57 AM

Sorry EERs fans but no couch burning for you. Looks like your one big guy couldn't stop the "big boy" in the middle. Is this a glimpse of the future? Bigger teams are in your future. Your undefeated Big East reign has stopped. GO UCONN!!!!!!!!:D

kugrrly

02-10-2006, 09:07 PM

well being a kansas fan this news is always entertaining.

Missouri coach Quinn Snyder resigned today.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2326174

ummm yea he really sucked this season. I am sad to see him go... :)

JillyB

02-11-2006, 05:50 AM

JillyB - You have GOT to see this. Pittsnoggle's (sp?) wedding photos are online.

http://community.webshots.com/user/hnpwvu34

I don't know where this was found but someone posted it on a fan site.
OMG...those are freakin' hilarious!!!! My hubby read somewhere that they had pizza and corndogs (or something to that effect) at their wedding...gives WV a great image, huh? :rolleyes: Thanks for sharing those...off to email the link for my friends viewing enjoyment!

TazLuv

02-11-2006, 06:44 AM

Wow, I figured this was his last season but I didn't think they'd fire him mid-season. Hmm...

kd 9.21.02

02-11-2006, 11:30 AM

OMG...those are freakin' hilarious!!!! My hubby read somewhere that they had pizza and corndogs (or something to that effect) at their wedding...gives WV a great image, huh? :rolleyes: Thanks for sharing those...off to email the link for my friends viewing enjoyment!

YES! ESPN.com had a little paragraph on the wedding. According to the write-up, they served corn dogs, Domino's pizza, Big K soda and macaroni and they had karaoke for entertainment. Hey... at least their happy, right? I was blasted on a UConn fan board for kinda snickering about it so I'm trying to be nicer.

JillyB

02-13-2006, 10:19 AM

I guess I'm "allowed" to snicker at the corn dogs and pizza, since I'm also from WV...right? :p And for the record, we didn't have either item served at our wedding.

Has anyone read John Feinstein's book "Last Dance: Behind the Scenes at the Final Four"? He was on "Bob & Tom" this morning, and it definitely sounds like something I would enjoy reading. Just curious to see if anyone else has read it.

And we really bounced back last night with a big win at Georgetown! Woo hoo! :D

lawyerlee

02-13-2006, 01:32 PM

lawyerlee

02-13-2006, 01:48 PM

I was pretty shocked to see this headline on ESPN today at lunch:

Okla. St. Coach Is Cited With DUI (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060213/ap_on_sp_co_ne/bkc_sutton_accident;_ylt=AlIG9i0tizkV7PMXz5CHDQcky bQF;_ylu=X3oDMTBjMHVqMTQ4BHNlYwN5bnN1YmNhdA--)

By KELLY KURT, Associated Press Writer
Mon Feb 13, 1:13 PM ET

Eddie Sutton was cited with driving under the influence after he was injured in a car accident, and the Oklahoma State basketball coach will take a medical leave for the rest of the season.

Friday's accident in Stillwater, along with chronic back and hip pain, prompted the 69-year-old coach's decision, the school said Monday. Sean Sutton, his son and head-coach designate, will finish this season as coach. Oklahoma State was home Monday night against Kansas. The university said no decision has been made on who will coach next season.

Sutton was hospitalized overnight for a head injury and released Saturday after the two-vehicle accident. The occupant of the other SUV received minor injuries and was released at the scene, officers said.

In a statement released by the university, Sutton said that "with my deteriorating physical condition and other issues, I have been under a tremendous amount of stress."

The coach said he had been close to taking a medical leave after a Feb. 4 trip to Kansas State because "the pain in my back was making it very difficult to coach."

"After Friday's events, I know it is best to go on medical leave the remainder of the season to address my future health," he said. "It is very difficult to step away from the team. But I know they are in great hands."

Stillwater police cited Sutton after the accident but did not jail him on a complaint of driving under the influence because of a lack of physical evidence, the city's police chief said Monday.

Police are awaiting the results of blood tests that will confirm whether the coach was driving under the influence, Stillwater Chief Norman McNickle said. It could take six to eight weeks to receive the test results. Sutton was not given a field sobriety test at the time because he needed medical treatment, McNickle said.

It is generally expected that Sean will be the next head coach, so even though they haven't said anything official, I assume they just have to work out the details of a contract for him. I'm really sorry that things have to end this way for Coach Sutton. It's a very sad situation and certainly not the way we wanted to meet them tonight on Big Monday. :(

ETA: Oh, and KU is finally ranked. :)

TazLuv

02-13-2006, 02:03 PM

I was also shocked to read this, it is so sad. Eddie Sutton has been such a great role model in the Big 12 for so many years, I hope he's not forced to leave on this sour note.

Glad to see KU is ranked, hopefully they continue to play well tonight. :)

kugrrly

02-13-2006, 04:36 PM

I wish they'd kept him because I don't want them to get any better.

that was the only reason why I was sad to Quinny go....

lawyerlee

02-14-2006, 01:09 PM

I thought the Hawks were pretty bad ass last night. Even though they didn't play that great in the first half, they more than made up for it in the second half. Also, who wouldn't expect it to be a battle at Gallagher-Iba? Hello! Brandon Rush had some especially sweet jams and Julian Wright was passing like a freaking stud. It's hard to believe that kid is a freshman. :cool: I hope they can keep this up when we go to Austin on the 25th.

http://media.lawrence.com/img/photos/2006/02/14/KU_Wright_pass_copy_t600.jpg

lawyerlee

02-14-2006, 01:11 PM

If Mizzou wants things to change around there, they *need* to get rid of that joker Alden. :rolleyes: But what the hell is to investigate? :confused:

MU will investigate Snyder’s departure (http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/13870429.htm)
By MIKE DeARMOND
The Kansas City Star

Elson Floyd, University of Missouri systems president, has ordered UM-Columbia Chancellor Brady Deaton to investigate the resignation of basketball coach Quin Snyder.

“That is right,” Mary Jo Banken, head of the University News Bureau, told The Star on Tuesday morning. “Brady Deaton has been asked to talk to Gary Link concerning his conversation with Quin Snyder. He will do that.”

As The Star first reported, multiple sources have said MU athletic director Mike Alden directed Link, who is his special assistant as well as the color commentator on MU basketball broadcasts, to inform Snyder that he would be fired at the end of the current season.

Link has consistently declined to discuss the matter publicly.

Alden, on Sunday, denied doing that, saying he asked Link to talk with Snyder on Thursday to “kind of see how he’s doing, gauge how he’s doing.”

Earlier on Thursday, prior to his conversation with Link, Snyder had said he would not resign, that he would coach the MU basketball team until he was told he could not do so.

Alden said he was surprised when, on Friday, Snyder informed his players that he would no longer be their coach.

Reached by cell phone shortly after noon Tuesday in California, Alden said that Deaton had called him on Monday night and informed Alden that Deaton would be investigating the allegations.

“Brady’s my boss,” Alden told The Star. “I understand and I don’t have much of a reaction beyond that.”

However, when asked if he was concerned he might be in danger of losing his job as athletic director, Alden said: “Who, me? No, no, no, no. I look forward to moving forward on this.”

msnicolea

02-14-2006, 01:46 PM

HOT game between Nova and UConn--could be foreshadowing for the Madness!

kd 9.21.02

02-14-2006, 01:53 PM

HOT game between Nova and UConn--could be foreshadowing for the Madness!

It was a maddening game for a UConn fan to watch. The second half was like watching Nova on repeat -- they ONLY shoot the three. They don't go inside. I'm so upset at my Huskies for not shutting down the perimeter. But, UConn won't make the same mistakes twice. We could very well see Nova three more times this year (at home on the 26th, during Big East tourney and possibly during NCAA tourney) and I like our chances in any rematch.

While I'm a bit sad today, there's no shame in losing to #4 at their place. Especially against a team as hungry for Husky blood as Nova was. Every year I have to remind myself... a loss in February is not nearly as painful as one in March. Moving on...

lawyerlee

02-14-2006, 02:02 PM

I only caught the end of the UCONN / Nova game, as we didn't turn over there until just before the KU game, but it was definitely a good one. And there is most certainly no shame in losing to # 4 on their home court. Even though it sucks when your team is on the losing end, they should have won that one.

laeberge

02-16-2006, 09:05 AM

Mike Davis resigns at Indiana. I know plenty of people here are saying it's about damn time. Going to be an interesting rest of the season and next few years. No matter what, Go Hoosiers!

kd 9.21.02

02-16-2006, 09:23 AM

Mike Davis resigns at Indiana. I know plenty of people here are saying it's about damn time. Going to be an interesting rest of the season and next few years. No matter what, Go Hoosiers!

I only know very little about the situation,but how come Indiana fans didn't like Davis? He seemed like a decent coach.

TazLuv

02-16-2006, 09:30 AM

lawyerlee

02-16-2006, 01:33 PM

I feel terrible for Mike Davis. :(

laeberge

02-16-2006, 03:28 PM

I agree kd he did seem like a decent coach, they had some good recruits too. IU's problem is that for the fans there will never be another Knight and for the administration there will never be another Knight. It'll be interesting to see who they get.

Definitely agree with this. Personally, I liked Davis. I listened to his resignation speech and felt horrible for him because of how the fans, alumni, and booster clubs treated him. With such a tradition in basketball, people in this state want wins no.matter.what. I wish Mike Davis the best, and I always will. I will say, though, that I liked Davis more than Knight - however, I'm in the minority.

As for who they get - all eyes are on Steve Alford in Iowa. We'd all be happy with that, probably. He's "one of our own," unlike Davis.

TracieB

02-16-2006, 07:07 PM

I went to IU... was a freshman the year Knight was fired (THAT was fun, let me tell ya!). I'm not a Knight fan, never really have been. I'm not too much of a Mike Davis fan, either. His first year was great - we made it to the championship game and everyone had high hopes for him as a coach.

But, in the most recent seasons, he just hasn't been doing that great. His little speech earlier this week about IU needing "one of our own" is a POS... Bobby Knight didn't go to IU or play for IU, and to say that we need "one of our own" to get support from the fans is just crazy. Fans would support the team regardless.

With Mike Davis as coach, IU didn't even make it to March Madness last year... we went to the NIT and were kicked out in the first round!!! IU bball fans are NOT used to that sort of thing. There's an expectation that the team will do well and they need a good coach for that to happen.

Also, Davis has always said he wants to coach the NBA... nothing like an agenda to pursue while coaching at the college level! One more thing - he's a cry baby!!!! Some of his facial expressions during the game drive me crazy. But, that might be my own personal opinion ;).

I'm excited to see who's going to come coach the Hoosiers! Let's hope the program gets back on track with someone new - whether they are associated with IU already or not!

laeberge

02-17-2006, 08:29 AM

I think most people are looking forward to Hoosier success again, but after the official resignation (which was more than gracious), I almost feel ashamed to be a Hoosier. Davis didn't win our games for us, no. That makes us mad. However, that man dealt with more crap than anyone in the town of Bloomington. He wasn't given a fair shot by anyone - especially not the fans.

Today brings a mass exodus of players, too. We're going to lose our seniors, of course, but also, two players - Robert Vaden and DJ White -have pretty much said they're following Davis. A recruit (can't remember his name) has already said he's no longer interested in IU. It'll now be a great fall out. Of course, in a few years, things will be okay again (well maybe - even if Steve Alford comes to IU and doesn't win 55,000 games in his first season, people will complain), but until then, IU basketball is ... pretty down.

lawyerlee

02-17-2006, 10:54 AM

With Mike Davis as coach, IU didn't even make it to March Madness last year... we went to the NIT and were kicked out in the first round!!! IU bball fans are NOT used to that sort of thing. There's an expectation that the team will do well and they need a good coach for that to happen.
We lost in the first round of the NCAA to freaking Bucknell last year. KU fans are definitely not used to that, and it pissed people off big time, but sometimes that is just how things go.

kd 9.21.02

02-21-2006, 12:33 PM

I was happy (and relieved) to watch my Huskies beat West Virginia on Saturday. Phew! Thank goodness.

I was not happy to see one of my favorite players flip the bird to the student section during a nationally televised game. Shame on him.

Well... Why would he do such a thing? Because a fan in the WV student section clearly yelled "Go back to Africa." (I've watched that segment of the game a few times since. It's clear as a bell.)

Correct me if I'm wrong. This is 2006, right? Bigots should be wise enough to keep their racist opinions to themselves, should they not?

UConn's Hilton Armstrong has taken the high road and issued a formal apology to WV fans, both teams, etc. But the WV athletic dept is staying mum and refuses to issue a statement, presumably because the comment was from one fan who - of course - does not represent the opinions of the school and its student body as a whole. But shouldn't WV's AD take the opportunity to separate his school from racist remarks? I know he is ashamed of the remark, is embarrassed for his school and is NOT responsible for it. But I'd still like to hear it.

I was away this weekend and only got the full story yesterday so that's why I'm posting about this game now.

TazLuv

02-21-2006, 12:37 PM

Wow, I've been so involved in watching the Jayhawks move up the rankings that I missed this story. Yes, WV should issue some kind of statement, staying quiet about it doesn't mean it didn't happen.

kugrrly

02-21-2006, 07:39 PM

Wow, I've been so involved in watching the Jayhawks move up the rankings that I missed this story.

So have I...that and Olympics. I can not believe that happend. HOw awful!

TazLuv

02-22-2006, 06:23 AM

I also saw a story last night about a player pushing a fan that harassed him during warm-ups. The player was suspended for at least one game but the fan hit his head on the floor and was knocked out, had to be taken out on a stretcher. Luckily the schools came together and made a statment, so it was handled much better.

JillyB

02-22-2006, 07:42 AM

Holy crap! :eek: How the heck did I miss those "extracurricular" activities?!?!? I haven't watched SportsCenter all week (been leaving for work before DH gets up and turns it on). As a WVU alum, I'm beyond embarrassed. I'm going to go now and visit some of the WVU fan boards and the WVU student newspaper to see what the dealio is with not issuing some kind-of statement. I seriously cannot express how embarrassed I am.

And on top of that...We've lost 3 straight and 4 out of our last 5 games. Playing like some serious booty (sans the UConn game, which I thought they played the best that they have in awhile). Not promising this late in the season. Of course, we have been getting lots of help from teams ranked ahead of us losing as well, but that doesn't make up for our lousy showings as of late.

CLW4KU

02-22-2006, 07:00 PM

Rock Chalk Jayhawk Ku

lawyerlee

02-23-2006, 12:24 PM

Well... Why would he do such a thing? Because a fan in the WV student section clearly yelled "Go back to Africa." (I've watched that segment of the game a few times since. It's clear as a bell.)

Correct me if I'm wrong. This is 2006, right? Bigots should be wise enough to keep their racist opinions to themselves, should they not?
Wow. Bigot is right. God, that makes me so freaking mad! :mad: I can't stand it when people are that ignorant. :(

lawyerlee

02-27-2006, 10:34 AM

Last year during March Madness I paid to have access to the games on my computer b/c I was stuck at work during so much of the tournament. Well, today I got an e-mail that they are giving that away for free this year. And if you sign up before March 14, you get VIP status, so you'll be able to load the games faster. I thought some of you might be interested, so here's the link:

NCAA March Madness on Demand (http://ncaasports.com/mmod/welcome)

Enjoy! :)

***********************************

The KU game sure was dissapointing on Saturday night. I really thought we'd be able to hang with Texas, between our talent and our momentum, but we just don't match up very well against them. :( Oh well, hopefully we'll just get back to business and not let it get us down. I wouldn't anticipate having much trouble with Colorado (at home) on Wednesday. :)

TazLuv

02-27-2006, 10:54 AM

I thought we would have been able to hang with them as well, I just hope this doesn't knock our confidence down so far that we fall apart. It sounds like they're taking it okay, we'll see.

Thanks for the link! :)

kd 9.21.02

02-27-2006, 10:59 AM

lawyerlee - I signed up last week. March is here!!! almost

I went to the UConn-'Nova game yesterday. We paid way too much for a regular season game but it was worth it. I love when we play ON campus (rather than in Hartford, CT). We sat between the student secton and small 'Nova section. Needless to say... it was very entertaining.

Can't wait for the Big East Tourney to begin here in NYC. It's always a blast.

I'm hoping for 11 more games. GO UCONN!

JillyB

02-28-2006, 08:06 AM

lawyerlee - Thanks for that link! Unfortunately, I'm unable to "stream" here at work...silly firewall. ;) So, I'll be one of those constantly hitting refresh to check the scores once the Madness starts.

kd 9.21.02 - So jealous that you get to attend the Big East Tourney. Enjoy!

And for me, there's nothing sweeter than a victory over Pitt. I'm so happy that we won last night! Go 'Eers! And did y'all see Pittsnogle's new baby was there?!?! :eek: Maybe, I'm just a paranoid Mommy, but I didn't take my son out in "public" for at least 6 weeks.

kd 9.21.02

02-28-2006, 08:46 AM

And for me, there's nothing sweeter than a victory over Pitt. I'm so happy that we won last night! And did y'all see Pittsnogle's new baby was there?!?! :eek: Maybe, I'm just a paranoid Mommy, but I didn't take my son out in "public" for at least 6 weeks.

Your win last night helped secure our Big East #1 seed IF UConn and Villanova win out this week.

Pittsnoggle's new baby was also at the WVU-UConn game on Feb. 18th. Yikes! Such a teeny-tiny baby for a rowdy game.

Did you see how they spell the baby's name... something like Kwinsie instead of Quincy so that the baby has the same initials as his daddy.

vwinkel

02-28-2006, 01:28 PM

Just stoppy by to say go Illini!

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:O0qb-6j1slC5FM:www.skylinepictures.com/Illinois_il2_small.jpg

southerner

03-02-2006, 11:06 AM

hahaha Duke :evil grin:

msnicolea

03-02-2006, 01:23 PM

tsk tsk, Devils--me thinks someone was looking past Wednesday night to Saturday.

Of course, this doesn't bode so well for the Hells--Duke has a habit of beating us after a loss.

JillyB

03-03-2006, 07:11 AM

Glad to see the Dukies lost the other night...and Memphis last night. Now, 2 Big East schools should be #1 & #2...as it should've been all along.
Pittsnoggle's new baby was also at the WVU-UConn game on Feb. 18th. Yikes! Such a teeny-tiny baby for a rowdy game.

Did you see how they spell the baby's name... something like Kwinsie instead of Quincy so that the baby has the same initials as his daddy.
Craziness! I couldn't imagine taking my DS to a b-ball game as an infant...actually, I couldn't imagine ME going to a game that soon after having a baby! And I saw his name had lots of vowels and stuff in it. :rolleyes: To each, their own I guess...

We finish out our regular season at UC this Saturday, and one of my friends that lives in Cincy emailed me this morning to tell me that Huggins is going to walk out on the floor with Eric Hicks for Senior Day!!!! :eek: I can't believe that he's actually going to show his face in Cincy...much less at a UC b-ball game! He definitely has gall. Wonder who he'll be cheering for...since he is a former Mountaineer. ;)

kd 9.21.02

03-03-2006, 07:30 AM

Glad to see the Dukies lost the other night...and Memphis last night. Now, 2 Big East schools should be #1 & #2...as it should've been all along.

This is the debate taking place on the UConn fan board that I follow. I'd love to see another B.E. team in the top two, but many people believe they'll still give it to Duke. Hmm... we'll see. I feel like Nova should get it (based on the comparisons of the teams Nova and Duke lost to) but rarely is it that fair. Duke may very well keep that #2 spot :rolleyes:.

This year's tourney is going to be very interesting. While I'm wishing/hoping/praying that my Dogs hang on for 10 more games, there are really a number of good teams that could end up in the Final Four.

Tomorrow is UConn's Senior Day. I'm so psyched to go but very sad to say goodbye to Rashad Anderson and Hilton Armstrong, two of my favorites, along with Denham Brown and others.

lawyerlee

03-03-2006, 08:53 PM

Your win last night helped secure our Big East #1 seed IF UConn and Villanova win out this week.

Pittsnoggle's new baby was also at the WVU-UConn game on Feb. 18th. Yikes! Such a teeny-tiny baby for a rowdy game.

Did you see how they spell the baby's name... something like Kwinsie instead of Quincy so that the baby has the same initials as his daddy.
Um, hello you guys! It's Kwynsie! :D They are *so* WT it's not even funny. Those wedding pictures crack me up every time I think about them. Pittsnoggle looked like a f*cking pimp! LOL :p

kugrrly

03-03-2006, 09:01 PM

Lawyerlee~Thanks for that FAB link! I am obsessed with college bball.

March is my favorite month for three reasons......
1. Spring break (I am teacher)
2. St. Patricks Day I am Irish and I enjoy partying it up with my friends.
3. BRACKETS BABY!!!!! MARCH MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

southerner

03-05-2006, 07:48 AM

tsk tsk, Devils--me thinks someone was looking past Wednesday night to Saturday. Of course, this doesn't bode so well for the Hells--Duke has a habit of beating us after a loss.

*relieved sigh*

I'll say it again.....haha Duke :evil grin:

KU beats K-State!!!!! LawyerLee, you're K-State football and KU b-ball, right?

lawyerlee

03-06-2006, 12:33 PM

*relieved sigh*

I'll say it again.....haha Duke :evil grin:

KU beats K-State!!!!! LawyerLee, you're K-State football and KU b-ball, right?
Yeah, but I do bleed purple. ;) :D

I wanted K-State to win again, but it's all good. Now I can put my sole focus on KU and post-season play! Go Hawks! :D

msnicolea

03-07-2006, 08:22 AM

The heels kicked ASS this weekend--I cannot even BELIEVE how good Hansbrough is!

http://www.yarbroughandassociates.com/images/unc.jpg

southerner

03-07-2006, 08:25 AM

The heels kicked ASS this weekend
word! on Saturday they pulled that out of their ass!

kd 9.21.02

03-07-2006, 09:27 AM

The heels kicked ASS this weekend--I cannot even BELIEVE how good Hansbrough is!

Congrats, msnicolea! That was a great win. Poor dookies.... two losses in one week.

Now my dogs are back on top. Woo hoo! MARCH IS HERE!

msnicolea

03-07-2006, 09:30 AM

Congrats, msnicolea! That was a great win. Poor dookies.... two losses in one week.

Now my dogs are back on top. Woo hoo! MARCH IS HERE!

United in our loathing of the Devils--that's what I'm talking about!

southerner

03-07-2006, 09:32 AM

are there any Duke fans in here?

JillyB

03-08-2006, 07:48 AM

are there any Duke fans in here?
If there are, they currently hiding! I'm not specifically a Dukie hater...I usually cheer against any ACC team, so I spread my loathing around. :p Kentucky is my 2nd fav team (long story short: I had *always* wanted to go there and was all set to attend UK, until my Mom had some health problems my Senior year of high school. So at the 11th hour, I decided to just stay in-state and go to WVU.), so I do harbor specific hatred towards the Devils...and anything Laettner-related.

Um, hello you guys! It's Kwynsie! They are *so* WT it's not even funny. Those wedding pictures crack me up every time I think about them. Pittsnoggle looked like a f*cking pimp! LOL
Ain't it the truth? But ya gotta love him! Support your fav WT, tattoed, 3-point shooting Daddy here (www.seniorclassaward.com). kd 9.21.02 - There's a UConn girl running for the women's award.

kugrrly

03-08-2006, 07:51 AM

Big 12 tourney this weekend... ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!!!!!!!!!!!

I can not wait for Sunday the selection show!!! WOHOO!!!

kd 9.21.02

03-08-2006, 08:40 AM

Support your fav WT, tattoed, 3-point shooting Daddy here (www.seniorclassaward.com). kd 9.21.02 - There's a UConn girl running for the women's award.

Thanks! I voted for Ann and Barbara. Good to see a Big East player beating Redick in that poll :).

BIG EAST TOURNEY STARTS TODAY!!!!

lawyerlee

03-08-2006, 02:25 PM

Big 12 tourney this weekend... ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!!!!!!!!!!!

I can not wait for Sunday the selection show!!! WOHOO!!!
Yeeeaaah, baby! It gets started tomorrow! I'm pumped. :D

Mrs-Mac

03-09-2006, 05:29 AM

I'm a huge Duke fan. Two losses were tough, but better now, than during the tournaments. I don't post here often because I don't like to always feel like I need to defend Duke. Fact is people hate Duke because they tend to always be a very strong team with an amazing coach. Also, I don't really hate any other college team (exept maybe UNC, but if you like Duke, its one of the requirements). ;)

I'm all for trash talking, but I usually like to have another person or two on my side, which in this thread it doesn't seem like there are any. So I will just patiently wait for the tourney to start and cheer on my Dukies!! I can't wait!
D

JillyB

03-09-2006, 06:22 AM

Mrs-Mac - I think we're all pretty "tame" in here, so you don't have to worry about anyone "bashing" you or anything for liking Duke (even though some may feel as though you do have an "illness" :p ). So, feel free to join in the smack talk! It's all in good fun, since we all share a common bond...we all love college b-ball! ;) I definitely have TONS of respect for Coach K (one of the classiest coaches, IMO) and the Dukies. Have you read John Feinstein's book "Last Dance: Behind the Scenes at the Final Four"? The author's a Duke grad, and I believe the book pretty much follows Coach K around during the Final Four. I'm thinking of picking it up, but I'd love to hear any feedback on it before I purchase.

We have another "date" with Pitt tonight...Let's goooooooo Mountaineers!!!

I can not wait for Sunday the selection show!!! WOHOO!!!
Me too!!! I'm looking forward to having bracket in hand. Ahhhhh...my fav time of year! Any thoughts on the "bubble" teams?

philnikki

03-09-2006, 10:43 AM

How did I not know until now about this thread?!?!?!

Anyway -- I want to give a HUGE shout out to my Mountaineers!!!!!! E** S*** Pitt!!!! :D

My DH is an Ohio State fan, and so we are anxiously awaiting our bracket to see if our teams are gonna face off. I LOVE March Madnesss!!!

lawyerlee

03-09-2006, 03:03 PM

Everybody's got flaws, Mrs-Mac. ;) :D

kugrrly

03-10-2006, 05:01 PM

Go Jayhawks!!!

EmilyBronte

03-10-2006, 05:18 PM

I know I'm several days behind with posting this, but thought it was funny and wanted to post it anyway. Of course, I'm a huge Heel fan so anytime we beat Duke I'm happy. :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/jfksmom/Futility.jpg

Sorry the image is so big - I tried to decrease it, but I'm on dial-up and it keeps timing out. The Heels are playing now - hope they win!

Regina Phalange

03-10-2006, 08:29 PM

Go Heels!!! Watching the Boston College vs. Maryland game now. I was about to turn it off at the half but Maryland is trying to fight their way back.

southerner

03-10-2006, 08:43 PM

Duke got lucky with that three pointer at the end. I'm shocked that State lost to Wake of all teams, by 11 points too.

KU vs. OK tomorrow should be a good game!

lawyerlee

03-11-2006, 10:57 AM

KU vs. OK tomorrow should be a good game!

I hope so - and a solid KU victory!!! :D

Is anyone interested in doing an online bracket contest? I think it would be fun to do it again this year, and I'd be happy to set something up. There are plenty of free options out there for us. :)

kugrrly

03-11-2006, 05:11 PM

oh boy tomorrow is the big 12 championship. KU vs TX
KU lost the last time these two teams met. should be a good game. :)

bookworm

03-11-2006, 07:57 PM

Delighted that BC is in the ACC final, despite the refs' best efforts. Tomorrow should be interesting! If any Duke-haters want to throw good wishes our way, that would be fine :).

kd 9.21.02

03-12-2006, 06:43 AM

Delighted that BC is in the ACC final, despite the refs' best efforts. Tomorrow should be interesting! If any Duke-haters want to throw good wishes our way, that would be fine :).

Good luck! If you get a fairly called game, you'll be celebrating! :) As mad as Big East fans are at BC for leaving to go to the ACC, it's quite amusing to see you guys in the finals your first year in that conference.

EmilyBronte

03-12-2006, 07:15 AM

Is anyone interested in doing an online bracket contest? I think it would be fun to do it again this year, and I'd be happy to set something up. There are plenty of free options out there for us. :)

I would like to! My husband and I always have a competition, but I think it would be fun to do one with a group.

kugrrly

03-12-2006, 09:31 AM

Big day for COLLEGE BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 09:50 AM

:eek: :eek: :eek: I'm nervous about the KU v. UT game today. But I truly feel that we can win if things go well. I'm hopeful, anyway. :)

I'll set up a bracket for us and come back and post the information! :D

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 11:17 AM

Okay, I've got us set up with a bracket competition on Yahoo!. I think that's what we did last year, and it's pretty easy to use. :)

Here are the details:

Group ID# 42765
Group Name CC March Madness
Group Password constantchatter

First things first, you need to select a team name. My Team name is KULawGirl. :D It can be anything you want, as long as it's not already taken. If you use something other than your CC name, as I did, please let us know here so we can connect you up.

Go to this link:

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

and click "Sign up".

Once you have your team name, you will need to use the Group ID# and Group Password to sign up for the group.

Go to this link:

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/men/register/joinprivategroup

Let me know if you experience any problems and/or need any assistance. You won't be able to start making your picks until the teams are announced tonight, but you can go ahead and sign up. :)

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 11:18 AM

A little more about the contest:

Your goal is to accumulate as many points as possible by correctly picking the winning team in each of the games played during the college basketball tournament. Each correct pick earns points based on the tournament round, and the player finishing with the highest total wins each group.

You can make and change your picks as often as you like, but your final picks must be submitted by five minutes before the first game tips off on Thursday, March 17.

southerner

03-12-2006, 11:19 AM

maybe you should start a new thread about it?? There might be others that want to play that aren't reading this one. Thanks for setting it up! Off to register....

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 11:21 AM

maybe you should start a new thread about it?? There might be others that want to play that aren't reading this one. Thanks for setting it up! Off to register....
That's a good idea. I will do just that. Thanks for suggesting it. :)

I thought I'd make a sort of "announcement" thread on Chit Chat, too, for people who might like to play, but don't ordinarily come over to the Sports forum. Do you think that would be overkill?

southerner

03-12-2006, 11:24 AM

I don't. I'm sure a mod will move it if they think that though. Easy to register, thanks again to setting it up. I'm going to have to pull for my hometown team (Memphis) too. They haven't done this weel since Anfernee Hardaway left in the mid 90's. It's all Calipari man.

Too bad Carolina lost yesterday. Pulling for BC today.

KU game in an hour!!

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 11:31 AM

I don't. I'm sure a mod will move it if they think that though. Easy to register, thanks again to setting it up. I'm going to have to pull for my hometown team (Memphis) too. They haven't done this weel since Anfernee Hardaway left in the mid 90's. It's all Calipari man.
We watched them yesterday. They're really impressive. I think they have a chance to do very well in the tournament. :)

Man, did you guys see that fight in the Duke/BC game?! :eek: Craziness!

TazLuv

03-12-2006, 11:37 AM

So excited for the game today, I think we're ready for them. Go HAWKS! :D

EmilyBronte

03-12-2006, 11:42 AM

lawyerlee~ Thanks for setting up the Yahoo tournament!

bookworm

03-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Man, did you guys see that fight in the Duke/BC game?! :eek: Craziness!

I did. I'm biased, so of course I think Paulus started it. Oh well, it ended up neutral--they each made 1 of the foul shots.

Have I mentioned that I don't even like basketball? :o I watch in March, b/c it's either give in gracefully or be miserable for the month. During the rest of the season, I watch the last 1-2 minutes only (and I still think that's all you ever need to see!). Every BC game ends with stress anyway...why prolong the agony??

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 12:20 PM

You're welcome, EmilyBronte. :)

I did. I'm biased, so of course I think Paulus started it. Oh well, it ended up neutral--they each made 1 of the foul shots.

Have I mentioned that I don't even like basketball? :o I watch in March, b/c it's either give in gracefully or be miserable for the month. During the rest of the season, I watch the last 1-2 minutes only (and I still think that's all you ever need to see!). Every BC game ends with stress anyway...why prolong the agony??

I was hoping it would be different for BC in this game, but I guess Duke just couldn't be denied. Oh well. It is what it is.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!!!

southerner

03-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Duke always frickin' wins :mad:

My Dad told me that there was some dude whose eye popped in the Villanova game Thurs. night :eek: Anyone see that? Gross :eek:

Regina Phalange

03-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Yay for keeping the ACC Champion where it belongs...in North Carolina!!:p Even though the Tarheels lost yesterday, we still kept it in the state! I only cheer for Dook once every blue moon...today I had to cheer for my home State! But good game Boston! They really showed that they can hang in the ACC! Bubye Big East! :D

kugrrly

03-12-2006, 01:04 PM

I am stuck at my part time job so I am missing the KU/TX game.

Thank god ESPN.com!!!
KU down by one at the half!
GO JAYHAWKS!!!!!!!

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 01:14 PM

I am stuck at my part time job so I am missing the KU/TX game.

Thank god ESPN.com!!!
KU down by one at the half!
GO JAYHAWKS!!!!!!!
Ack! That totally sucks. :(

I'm a nervous wreck here at home in front of the TV. :o :)

bookworm

03-12-2006, 01:41 PM

Congrats to Duke. Good game.

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 02:10 PM

**fingers crossed**

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 02:15 PM

Woooo hooooo!!!!!! Big 12 Champs, baby!!! :D :D :D

Rock chalk Jayhawk, KU! :)

TazLuv

03-12-2006, 02:40 PM

GO KU!

:D :D

kugrrly

03-12-2006, 02:43 PM

BIG 12 CHAMPS!!!! WOHOOOO!!!!!

kugrrly

03-12-2006, 03:44 PM

what does everyone think about how the brackets lay out?

Myra

03-12-2006, 03:46 PM

I'm a huge Duke fan. Two losses were tough, but better now, than during the tournaments. I don't post here often because I don't like to always feel like I need to defend Duke. Fact is people hate Duke because they tend to always be a very strong team with an amazing coach. Also, I don't really hate any other college team (exept maybe UNC, but if you like Duke, its one of the requirements). ;)

Yay--another Duke fan! I'm in DC, so I get to hate Maryland, in addition to UNC. This year, my first loyalty is to Villanova, but Duke is a close second.

eponymous

03-12-2006, 04:35 PM

what does everyone think about how the brackets lay out?

Kinda crookedly - they seem unevenly difficult.

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 05:22 PM

what does everyone think about how the brackets lay out?
I don't know yet. But I must say that I'm confused about them giving Tennessee and UCLA 2 seeds. And Gonzaga earned higher than a 3 seed, IMHO. I thought we earned a 3 by winning the Big 12 Tourney, but whatever.

However, I firmly agree with all four choices for 1 seeds. They definitely earned those spots this season.

kd 9.21.02

03-12-2006, 05:30 PM

I am officially a nervous wreck and sick to my stomach until early April. Survive and advance from here on out. I think (hope, pray) that UConn has a six-game winning streak in them. But we need our guys to show up for 40 minutes. Luckily, any one of our best 8 can take over a game and get it done for us. I'm hoping our depth carries us through and proves to be our biggest advantage against opponents.

Congrats to my fellow Big East-ers! First time in history of the tournament that a conference has had 8 - count 'em EIGHT - teams going to the Big Dance. That's impressive - especially considering it would have been nine if Cincy had been given fair credit.

http://images.sportsline.com/images/collegebasketball/logos/CT.gif

TazLuv

03-12-2006, 06:46 PM

I think KU is in a very hard bracket but a few of the talking heads have us coming out of it so that is good.

Should be a good tournament. :D

kugrrly

03-12-2006, 06:59 PM

I don't know yet. But I must say that I'm confused about them giving Tennessee and UCLA 2 seeds. And Gonzaga earned higher than a 3 seed, IMHO. I thought we earned a 3 by winning the Big 12 Tourney, but whatever.

I was thinking the same thing. Looks like a tough bracket for KU.

lawyerlee

03-12-2006, 07:03 PM

I think we have a tough but achievable road to the Final Four in that bracket. If we play well, I think we can beat every team we might come up against. I sure hope so, anyway! :D

bookworm

03-12-2006, 07:42 PM

Those brackets are odd. They certainly have different degrees of difficulty!

I'm not happy with a 4 seed in a far away spot (particularly since NC, whom we beat twice, got a 3), but oh well. It's a much different level of anxiety wondering where you'll go, rather than if you'll be invited at all.

msnicolea

03-13-2006, 07:14 AM

Looking at my bracekts right now--ooooooooooooooooooooooo I got the madness REAL bad!

Thoughts: Gonzaga got screwed, GW got screwed, and Tennessee got a ridiculous #2 seed. And Air Force? Don't even get me started.

JillyB

03-13-2006, 07:50 AM

Congrats to my fellow Big East-ers! First time in history of the tournament that a conference has had 8 - count 'em EIGHT - teams going to the Big Dance. That's impressive - especially considering it would have been nine if Cincy had been given fair credit.
UC soooooo got screwed!!!! I also hate that UConn and 'Nova can't meet up for the national championship. And Tennessee as a #2? :confused: UAB as a #9? What?!?!? Also, I think Michigan was unfairly left out. And I'm wondering if GW & Gonzaga getting screwed as "lower" seeds is going to fire them up...hmmmmmm...so many things to ponder as I look at the brackets. Love that I have my bracket now in hand!!!! :D

Let's Goooooooo Mountaineers!!!
http://www.wvu.edu/Images/wvu_logo_backpage.gif
I'm nervous that we play SoIll the first round...they're always such a dangerous team.

rene'

03-13-2006, 08:37 AM

I had to come in and say a cheer for my team!

GO WICHITA STATE!:D

lawyerlee

03-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Another thought: How in the hell did Air Force get in?! I really don't think they earned that spot.

kugrrly

03-13-2006, 09:32 AM

How in the hell did Air Force get in?!

I have been wondering this all morning.

JillyB

03-13-2006, 10:04 AM

Another thought: How in the hell did Air Force get in?! I really don't think they earned that spot.
I believe it was Digger who said it best...this was the selection committee’s "patriotic" pick. :rolleyes:

msnicolea

03-13-2006, 10:05 AM

I believe it was Digger who said it best...this was the selection committee’s "patriotic" pick. :rolleyes:

That was exactly my reaction!

Mrs-Mac

03-13-2006, 11:12 AM

What a great basketball weekend!! I think its just the start of all the madness that is coming!
So happy to see DUKE win (for the 16th time). There were some close games, but JJ found his shot again and it made such a difference. I think BC will do well in the tourney (although I'm not sure I will pick them to beat Villanova). And yeah, that eye popping out on the Nova team was pretty gross. Can't believe Syracuse either!! What the heck happened there?!?! They've got some great momentuem heading into the tourney!

Well enjoy the games!! It should be fun!

southerner

03-13-2006, 11:56 PM

And yeah, that eye popping out on the Nova team was pretty gross.
that was me that asked, anyone know if he's going to be able to play?

kugrrly

03-14-2006, 06:38 AM

they have reported on ESPN that he will be playing, but not sure for how long.

kd 9.21.02

03-14-2006, 07:54 AM

Apparently, it looked worse than it turned out to be. Something about the eye lid going behind the eye (which was easily fixed) making it look absolutely awful. People on the UConn fan board said they were sorry they rewound the game on TiVo to replay the injury. That was enough for me to not check out the video links posted online (even though I usually have a sick curiousity about everything).

I'm so glad the kid will be able to play and, most importantly, not suffer permanent damage.

southerner

03-14-2006, 08:11 AM

That was enough for me to not check out the video links posted online (even though I usually have a sick curiousity about everything).
I have a sick curiousity, will you post the link? :o

kd 9.21.02

03-14-2006, 09:10 AM

I think this is it. I pulled it from a UConn fan board but did not actually check it out so...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCP--ZGcYXY&eurl=

southerner

03-14-2006, 11:26 PM

that's it, thanks kd!

rene'

03-16-2006, 08:45 AM

I'm so nervous about Wichita State's game today. We have a deli with a huge flat screen on the wall. They are serving concession type foods while the game is going on. I'm sure it will be packed! I will be sneaking down there myself.

Go Shockers!

lawyerlee

03-16-2006, 10:13 AM

rene'

03-16-2006, 10:18 AM

Yep, so far so good! I just hope we keep it up in the 2nd half. We're known for letting leads slip away........

Go Shockers!

rene'

03-16-2006, 11:45 AM

WOO HOO! Wichita State wins, 86-66!

kugrrly

03-16-2006, 11:49 AM

i had WSU and UW-Mil to win! wohoo!

kd 9.21.02

03-16-2006, 11:52 AM

Anyone watch the end of regulation in the BC-Pacific game? Two stupid plays.

lawyergirl25

03-16-2006, 11:56 AM

I can't keep track of all of my brackets...I think I picked the UW-Mil to win in all 3, but not sure! Gooooooo Panthers!

I think I picked Seton Hall in my CC bracket. :( But you know what? Last year my CC bracket sucked - BIG TIME - and I still ended up in third. Hopefully I can repeat that luck this year! :)

bookworm

03-16-2006, 12:23 PM

For those who don't normally watch BC but did today, welcome to a typical game...

kd 9.21.02

03-20-2006, 07:45 AM

YEA UCONN!!!!

D.C., here we come! And then it's on to Indy.
(I hope!)

JillyB

03-20-2006, 10:30 AM

YEA UCONN!!!!

D.C., here we come! And then it's on to Indy.
(I hope!)
The Cats gave y'all a great game yesterday. Sparks played his heart out! I was really proud of them, even though they lost.

And my 'Eers are in the Sweet Sixteen for the 2nd year in a row! Woo hoo!!!

kd 9.21.02

03-20-2006, 11:03 AM

The Cats gave y'all a great game yesterday. Sparks played his heart out! I was really proud of them, even though they lost.

And my 'Eers are in the Sweet Sixteen for the 2nd year in a row! Woo hoo!!!

Yeah, Tubby Smith said his team played their best game ever. Luckily for me, that wasn't UConn's best performance. It was a great tourney game. FINALLY... UConn plays UK. That was the first time ever, can you believe it?

Congrats to my fellow Big East-ers! We're 1/4 of the Sweet 16! Not too shabby.

~~~~~

Now for something slightly OT... All my life I've wanted to see the UK cheerleaders in person since they're the best in the country (full scholarships and all that). Well, I finally get to see them in Philly on Friday and Sunday and all NCAA cheerleaders are basically grounded because of that Southern Illinois cheerleader incident. I just could NOT wait to see UK's basket tosses and whatever other sick tricks they have. But for this year's tournament, cheerleaders are not allowed to basket toss (that's where they launch the girl really high and she flips, kicks, twists and/or toe touches) or build pyramids more than two people high (a pyramid needs to be at least 2 1/2 high to be at all impressive). So I was bummed about that. But the UK cheerleaders were still pretty fun to watch. Even their partner stunts are so much better than the other teams.

JillyB

03-20-2006, 12:41 PM

It is crazy that UConn and UK had never played before yesterday. And re: the UK cheerleaders...they are awesome. I was able to attend the UK/Morehead State game last year in Lexington, and it was a "festival of awesome cheerleaders". UK blew Morehead away on the court, so I found myself watching both teams incredible cheerleaders a lot! Ha!

And how "dirty" is Carl Krauser from Pitt? I was getting so pissed watching him during their game yesterday with Bradley. Today in our newspaper, there's a *classic* quote from Bradley's Tony Bennett on the trash-talking of Krauser:
He had a few words, but I had the best choice of words. I told him to have a nice trip home.
Love it!

kd 9.21.02

03-20-2006, 12:44 PM

To add fuel to the fire... Krauser is 25 years old!

JillyB

03-23-2006, 05:37 AM

Today is FINALLY here! And the games resume...I think I've been suffering from college b-ball withdrawal. These last few days went by sooooo slowly. Now if I'm able to stay awake tonight to watch all of the WVU game, all will be good! Go 'Eers!!!

vwinkel

03-23-2006, 09:13 AM

I'm so mad that I'm traveling today and am going to miss most games!

kd 9.21.02

03-23-2006, 09:25 AM

I wish games were going on during the day so I could watch at work to make the time fly. :) I love March Madness -- the most wonderful time of the year (that is, as long as my Huskies are still in it).

We're driving down to D.C. tomorrow afternoon for our late game at 9:57 (who picks these random times, BTW?). I can NOT wait - but I'm also very nervous. UW wants to pay us back for RIP's last second shot in '98. (BTW, you can see me on the court whenever they replay this shot on TV -- which will be a lot between now and tomorrow night's game - tehehe.)

lawyerlee

03-23-2006, 10:01 AM

Hey, girlies! It feels like it's been forever since the last tournament game! I'm so glad Thursday is finally here! :)

Big news for my Kansas State Wildcats - we're hiring Bob Huggins. DH and I are so totally excited about this it isn't even funny. I think it will be really good for the Big 12 as a whole, not to mention good for K-State. We need someone who can get us back up to snuff and competitive again. :D

Lawyer: Huggins accepts Kansas State job (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2380885)
ESPN.com

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Former Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins has accepted a five-year contract to coach Kansas State, his attorney, Richard Katz, told ESPN.com on Thursday morning.

Katz said he and Huggins were on their way to Manhattan, Kan., for a news conference later Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kansas State spokesperson Tom Gilbert told ESPN.com that he hadn't been told as of early Thursday morning to prepare for a news conference.

Why Kansas State?

"He feels that Kansas State has the potential to be a top 10 program," Katz said of Huggins' decision. "The Manhattan university community has embraced him and wants him to be the head coach."

Huggins, who was forced out of Cincinnati last August, will replace Jim Wooldridge, who was fired after the Wildcats lost to Texas Tech in the Big 12 tournament opening round earlier this month.

JillyB

03-23-2006, 12:24 PM

(BTW, you can see me on the court whenever they replay this shot on TV -- which will be a lot between now and tomorrow night's game - tehehe.)
Well, what are you wearing, so we can be on the "lookout" for you?!?! :p And I'm SOOOO jealous that you're going to the games! And here, I've been excited to watch the games in Hi-Def this year (first year for our cable company to offer CBS in Hi-Def).

lawyerlee - Best of luck with Huggins! Let's hope he'll be on his "best behavior" at K-State. ;)

TazLuv

03-23-2006, 12:31 PM

lawyerlee, it should be interesting. I think he will help the program, at least I hope, and that is coming from a Jayhawk. My DH can't stand Huggins, just thinks he's slimy so we'll see.

lawyergirl25

03-23-2006, 06:28 PM

Well, my tournament is over. :( I guess that's a good thing - it'll get me away from my TV and back to work. ;)

EmilyBronte

03-23-2006, 06:31 PM

Well, Duke just lost. As a UNC alumnus, I'm secretly pleased, but as an ACC advocate, I hate to see us lose another ACC team. Plus, they messed up my brackets. :) Good game, though!

kugrrly

03-23-2006, 06:31 PM

well Puke i mean Duke lost tonight.. :)

smittee

03-23-2006, 06:43 PM

The Dukies are gone . . . :D

JillyB

03-24-2006, 05:32 AM

So heartbroken this morning. What a game...actually, what a bunch of games last night! 3 of the 4 were real nail biters. I guess if I *had* to "pick" a way for us to lose, this would be the way to gracefully exit the tourney. Our 2 "main" guys came through for us down the stretch (Gansey hitting a 3 with less than 30 seconds left, and then, Pittsnogle's clutch 3 with just 5 ticks remaining), but hats off to Texas. Paulino's buzzer beater was definitely one for the history books. *sigh* I just can't believe we came *this* close to back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight. Oh well, it was a GREAT WVU basketball season, and there's no need to hang our heads. I'll definitely miss all of the seniors...they've given me some terrific memories. Actually, I think everyone will always remember Pittsnogle...and the transformation of his name into a verb! I'm very proud to call myself a Mountaineer! ;)

Let's hope the games tonight are as exciting as last night's!!!

philnikki

03-24-2006, 05:52 AM

My poor Mounties :( I was pretty disappointed, but you are right, Jill, it was an incredible game! Boy, My Atlanta Bracket is all messed up with both Duke and WVU losing!

K, now I am just biding my time till football season!! :D

msnicolea

03-24-2006, 07:31 AM

I hate Duke and even I was on the verge of tears last night--what an emotional loss. And then Gonzaga, too? Morrison was crying even before the game was over. March Madness is just too much!!!!!

lawyergirl25

03-24-2006, 08:09 AM

I admit, I cried with JJ last night. I'm a wimp when it comes to this kind of stuff. Hell, I cry every.single.year during "One Shining Moment." :rolleyes:

Myra

03-24-2006, 08:12 AM

Poor JJ. I wanted him to have great last touney. He just doesn't do well when he's up against such a big, aggressive team.

JillyB

03-24-2006, 08:21 AM

Hell, I cry every.single.year during "One Shining Moment."
You're not alone on this one. ;) I was getting all teary this morning, while watching the "highlights" of the press conferences after last night's games. Morrison with his head down the entire time was really getting to me.

msnicolea

03-24-2006, 08:33 AM

One Shining Moment KILLS me!

kd 9.21.02

03-24-2006, 08:37 AM

I am not a JJ fan - actually, I'm the opposite of a JJ fan - but I didn't get the pleasure I thought I would from watching him cry.

I have to say though, I'm glad Adam Morrison and JJ are out of the tourney. Enough talk about two fabulous INDIVIDUAL players. Now we can talk about the fabulous TEAMS that are left. No one or two players can take their team to the final rounds of the tourney -- unless of course they make the players around them better as well.

GO UCONN!!!
I'm leaving work at 4:00 and driving down to D.C. with my family. I can't wait but I'm also very nervous. Still a lot of tough basketball to play.

lawyerlee

03-24-2006, 09:09 AM

I hope you have a great time, kd 9.21.02! :)

Last night's results were suprising. I missed the whole damned thing. Probably for the best, since I'm the world's worst sports crybaby. At Coach Snyder's last K-State football game I bawled like a baby the whole damned time. :o

Though I guess I did wonder who the hell Duke could match against Big Baby. He's such a freaking stud. And an inspiring young man. :)

lawyerlee

03-24-2006, 09:10 AM

I am not a JJ fan - actually, I'm the opposite of a JJ fan - but I didn't get the pleasure I thought I would from watching him cry.
Yeah, I'm glad I missed that b/c I might have felt bad for him, and I don't think I can handle that.

TazLuv

03-24-2006, 10:00 AM

I'm not a JJ fan and I didn't feel sorry for him, the better team won - that is what the tourney is all about! :)

msnicolea

03-24-2006, 10:04 AM

Connecticut fans must be foaming at the mouth as the big guys fall!

JillyB

03-24-2006, 10:10 AM

Though I guess I did wonder who the hell Duke could match against Big Baby. He's such a freaking stud. And an inspiring young man. :)
ITA! LSU looked VERY strong. And I think I'm a huge Tyrus Thomas fan now. :) He was getting me pumped up just watching him! And he's only a freshman?!?! I thought he was going to jump right out of the Georgia Dome...that boy has some SERIOUS "ups"!!! He only had 5 blocks, but to me, it seemed like he had a lot more.

Secret_Squirrel

03-24-2006, 12:07 PM

Last night was too much.

I was so excited for LSU, was amazed by the Texas/WVU game... then Gonzaga. Holy Smokes! I had picked UCLA on my bracket but I secretly wanted the Zags to win and get past their Sweet 16 curse. I thought they had it. I was cryin' right there with Morisson. How did they let that game slip away?

Ugh. Sports. It's so emotionally draining.
I don't know if I have it in me to watch tonight. I love the UW Huskies, but I had them loosing to ILL. They've got too much youthful inexperience on this team. Dunno if I can take another heartbreaker.

rene'

03-24-2006, 12:11 PM

Wow, the games last night were amazing! I also felt bad for J.J. and Adam Morrison, I'm just a big softie.

We are so pumped for the Wichita State game tonight. I was just out and about and the whole town (practically) is wearing gold and black t-shirts. It's just so crazy around here. My daughter is having a birthday sleepover, but I told her that they would be watching the WSU game and she was o.k. with that!

Go Shockers!

lawyerlee

03-24-2006, 12:49 PM