NCAA 1st Round Games for Saturday March 20

[kirbivore]

That better call Saul movie looks intense

 

[Finwad32]

What an ending to one of the better first rounds in a while

It was - Ohio State / Virginia / Texas - and almost Arkansas / Kansas

 

[Orangezoo]

Can't put all on the coach but Shaka hasn't even done what Barnes did when he was there.

 

[bpo57]

He had 7 turnovers. We would be raking JG3 over the coals if we lost a game and he had Coleman’s stat line.

If we played AC and JG committed seven TOs I would be relieved. I don't think people appreciate the level of defensive pressure that AC brings to the table. Yeah Coleman had a bad night for sure but AC had a helluva lot to do with it.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[blust2i3d4]

It was - Ohio State / Virginia / Texas - and almost Arkansas / Kansas

Purdue. Don't forget Purdue.

 

[Delmar]

nah youre wrong, watch it again

You're right. I didn't see that left hand come in. I'd make a lousy ref.

 

[Wrinkle]

Spectacular defensive performance by Abilene. Wow!

 

[Cusefan0307]

Can't put all on the coach but Shaka hasn't even done what Barnes did when he was there.

He has been there 6 years and still hasn’t won a tournament game.

 

[bpo57]

It was - Ohio State / Virginia / Texas - and almost Arkansas / Kansas

Arkansas won by 17.

 

[Cusefan0307]

If we played AC and JG committed seven TOs I would be relieved. I don't think people appreciate the level of defensive pressure that AC brings to the table. Yeah Coleman had a bad night for sure but AC had a helluva lot to do with it.

They played great D, but Texas was not prepared at all. I guess we blame that on Shaka.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Finwad32]

Shaka Smart hasn’t won an NCAA tourney game since going to Texas in 2015. He did a fine job building a program at VCU. But he’s done nothing at Texas with ample time and resources.

 

[bpo57]

You know what's even crazier? Texas turned the ball over at least 23 times and only gave up 53 points. They played hellacious defense too. That was an all out rock fight.

 

[Finwad32]

Arkansas won by 17.

Yes - they closed strong. Thank you for the differential.

 

[Orangezoo]

Well, the warm fuzzy feeling of enjoying all these games after SU got a win is over. Back to the nerves on edge as we hope to knock off another higher seed.

 

[Orangezoo]

Shaka Smart hasn’t won an NCAA tourney game since going to Texas in 2015. He did a fine job building a program at VCU. But he’s done nothing at Texas with ample time and resources.

It's starting to look like he peaked at VCU and is going the wrong direction. This year's team was the best he has had and yet couldn't get a win vs a 14 seed.

 

[Wrinkle]

I think this Abilene team could have knocked off a lot of teams. Suffocating defense and really unfortunate draw for Texas

 

[UpstateSM]

I think this Abilene team could have knocked off a lot of teams. Suffocating defense and really unfortunate draw for Texas

It’s funny how entertaining their extreme defense first basketball is compared to Virginia

 

[UpstateSM]

I’ll be betting Abilene on Monday. They’re going to annoy the living chit out of UCLA for 40 minutes and there’s no way they shoot 30% again against a considerably worse defense.

Bruins don’t use a ton of bench so that’s a tough 3rd game in 5 days

 

[UpstateSM]

 

[nyucuse]

Abilene, Stephen F Austin, and a couple other schools are going from the Southland to the WAC next season. Between them, New Mexico St, and Grand Canyon it'll be the best true mid-major league in the country. Might push for at-large bids every now and then.

Something to keep an eye on if you're a junkie like me

Wonder if the Big East can manage it's way to being the second best mid major next year. Plucky bunch

 

[kirbivore]

It's starting to look like he peaked at VCU and is going the wrong direction. This year's team was the best he has had and yet couldn't get a win vs a 14 seed.

At least he got paid before being exposed

 

[CardiacCuse]

just saw maceo teague of baylor reading a really good book on tennis and sports psychology called the INNER GAME OF TENNIS written by the former tennis coach of USC tennis timothy gallwey (sp?)...

very impressive. Knowing what I know about that book...gotta like Baylor's already strong chances.

 

[Orangezoo]

The mullet is balling. Baylor might end up boatracing Wisky.