swirvenirvin 25 Posted March 23, 2015 Spartans likely were underseeded, due to their early struggles, but they have come on of late for sure, they were mostly lucky that Justin Anderson was not 100%. They were even more lucky when nova got beat, but Louisville is still out there, and will not lose to NC State, nor to Mich St. In the end the Spartans are still from the Big 10 and their travel does find them playing the same level talent as exists in the ACC. I expect them to beat Oklahoma, perhaps in OT, but no way can they defeat a team like Louisville. Luck of draw, I also think they got screwed a few years ago when had to play Ville early (elite 8 I think), when they went on to win the National Champion. Also lost last year to National Champion in UCONN. I heard many say they wouldn't get past VA this year either. Still two games for that to happen. There is nothing that scares me about Ville and the Spartans matching up against them. The B1G competition may not be as good, but the Spartans always play their share of big boys out of conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted March 23, 2015 The B1G competition may not be as good, but the Spartans always play their share of big boys of of conference. I at least anticipate that it will be a good game, decent play, fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted March 23, 2015 Coaching matters in the tournament. Pretty much the same guys get there year after year. I usually lock Sparty in to the sweet 16 simply because of Izzo. Thought they were a bit down this year and thought UVA would be up for the rematch. Sparty just knows how to win in March....and that's all on Izzo. Think this is going to be a great tourney because of UK. They're awesome and what they're trying to accomplish is amazing in today's game. But the effort they're going to see from opponents.....all of whom play good defense (except ND) and have good coaches. Gonna be a good end to this tourney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 23, 2015 The Spartans wound up a 7 from the combination of a few real bad losses and only one win against a team that earned a protected seed (4 seed Maryland). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted March 24, 2015 The Spartans wound up a 7 from the combination of a few real bad losses and only one win against a team that earned a protected seed (4 seed Maryland). they also played very good basketball besides a bad OT loss to Minnesota the last month of the season. Easily should have been a 6 maybe even a 5 seed. One missed call in the B1G from winning that too. Like I said it fucks up the other teams that have to face them more than the Spartans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted March 24, 2015 Izzo http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/tom-izzo-is-the-best-coach-in-modern-ncaa-tournament-history-by-far/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,207 Posted March 24, 2015 Izzo http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/tom-izzo-is-the-best-coach-in-modern-ncaa-tournament-history-by-far/ Interesting, puts into data what we already know - Izzo is the best tourney coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 26, 2015 Chris Webber and Marv Albert broadcast team...so, if Marv tries to bite the sideline reporter, Chris will be there to call time out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted March 28, 2015 shocking im in 2nd place. All I have to do is pick MSU every year to beat you guys. Easy peasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted March 28, 2015 shocking im in 2nd place. All I have to do is pick MSU every year to beat you guys. Easy peasy you realize you're basically done, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted March 29, 2015 you realize you're basically done, right? i wasnt looking at that, i live in the present Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted March 29, 2015 I don't know much about college basketball. I haven't seen a game in fourteen years. My strategy was to pick Kentucky to win, take Michigan State as far as I could until they met Kentucky, then sprinkle in upsets along the way where teams from the midwest beat teams from the inferior regions of the country (east, west, south). I only picked Duke to win the south region because there weren't any midwestern teams in that bracket strong enough to beat them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronic Husker 85 Posted March 29, 2015 I have 80 points but am not in 1st? Wtf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted March 29, 2015 I don't know much about college basketball. I haven't seen a game in fourteen years. My strategy was to pick Kentucky to win, take Michigan State as far as I could until they met Kentucky, then sprinkle in upsets along the way where teams from the midwest beat teams from the inferior regions of the country (east, west, south). I only picked Duke to win the south region because there weren't any midwestern teams in that bracket strong enough to beat them. i think we picked the same final. kentucky vs mich state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 29, 2015 i think we picked the same final. kentucky vs mich state I'm afraid I've got some bad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 29, 2015 MSU is going to be eliminated because of poor FT shooting down the stretch. The least surprising development of the tournament. NOPE. UL with the counter-choke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted March 29, 2015 That overrated Big 10 at it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted March 29, 2015 Need Puke to win to have correctly called the Final Four. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted March 30, 2015 I'm afraid I've got some bad news. lay it on me you know, other than the fact that the best i can do is 2nd because Duke won today. but im thinking you were referring to michigan state losing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 30, 2015 lay it on me you know, other than the fact that the best i can do is 2nd because Duke won today. but im thinking you were referring to michigan state losing Yup, Louisville was more flaccid in the second half than their head coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave32 14 Posted March 30, 2015 Somehow, all I need to win is for Duke to beat Michigan State. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted April 1, 2015 Somehow, all I need to win is for Duke to beat Michigan State. I think the Wisconsin guy can catch us too and maybe the guy who takes Duke to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave32 14 Posted April 1, 2015 I think the Wisconsin guy can catch us too and maybe the guy who takes Duke to win. You may be right, I've got my kentucky blinders on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted April 1, 2015 You may be right, I've got my kentucky blinders on I filled in the bracket in a kind of unserious way since I don't follow college basketball at all anymore. But I sure am kicking myself now that I didn't take Puke at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,207 Posted April 2, 2015 I filled in the bracket in a kind of unserious way since I don't follow college basketball at all anymore. But I sure am kicking myself now that I didn't take Puke at this point. Seriously you are like Rain Man on these things. Next time you come to the US let me know and I'll buy you a suit and take you to Vegas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted April 4, 2015 Cool Final Four stat.. Number of vacated wins among Final Four coaches: K: 0 Izzo: 0 Ryan: 0 Calipari: 44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdaddy 17 Posted April 7, 2015 My self esteem has shot through the roof with this win!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites