BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I was at the gym at the end of the UK-Wichita game, and With Wichita missed the final shot, a gym full of middle aged/old white men groaned in despair. Gosh, they just had to be Wichita alumni, right? I mean, normally when an 8 beats a one, all neutral fans root for the underdog. So, these old boys had to have a rooting interest. Alumni, it has to be it, nothing else makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Nice to see the class of the Big 12 advancing in such a tight game. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 total hose job by the refs. the fix was in. Link to post Share on other sites
mrfritz 862 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 any teams left you like? Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 not one. probably won't watch another game. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Rooting for the Gators, but I don't have the highest of hopes. Today's NBA bets Portland +6 1/2 vs Miami Detroit - 1 1/2 vs Utah & Under 203 Milwaukee +17 vs Clippers & Under 214 Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Made a small bet on Florida to win it all, but in case they don't, I also made a small bet on Dayton at 100/1. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I sure picked a winning bandwagon to hop on. But, there's few narratives I like more, than the super talented (black) freshmen recruiting class, being super over hyped and then not living up to the hype during the year, and then putting it all to gether in the tournament, to dominate, talent winning out over untalented (often white) seniors who "do it the right way" because they can't make the NBA. Link to post Share on other sites
David_Sklansky 1,902 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I sure picked a winning bandwagon to hop on. But, there's few narratives I like more, than the super talented (black) freshmen recruiting class, being super over hyped and then not living up to the hype during the year, and then putting it all to gether in the tournament, to dominate, talent winning out over untalented (often white) seniors who "do it the right way" because they can't make the NBA. 1.6:1. I'm going to make that an expression, like Antonio did with 1.4. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,747 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I sure picked a winning bandwagon to hop on. But, there's few narratives I like more, than the super talented (black) freshmen recruiting class, being super over hyped and then not living up to the hype during the year, and then putting it all to gether in the tournament, to dominate, talent winning out over untalented (often white) seniors who "do it the right way" because they can't make the NBA. I don't mind the narrative, but not with Kentucky. The fan base is way too dochey for me. Also, I think 'putting it all together' might be an overstatement considering they've only won their three tournament games by a combined 10 points or so. It really pisses me off when things fall a certain way and then the narrative is how great a team is. I'm speaking from a media standpoint here. Uk almost lost both of the last two games. If one thing would have happened differently on one play coming down the stretch, then we are talking about how badly they underachieved; but instead we are talking about how amazing they are. I'm not a fan of that kind of journalism. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I would say they are putting it all together. They beat a 1 seed and a team that Vegas said was the second best team in the tournament. Saying that they didn't win by a big enough margin against two of the best teams in the tournament, seems like hater talk to me. I must be on the right bandwagon. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,747 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Eyeroll. Did you watch the games? They could have both gone either way at any point up until the last few seconds. Results oriented narratives created by the media are stupid. You can back any team for any reason and I dont care. While you're cheering for UK, might as well also make a play for Ashley Judd. Give yourself a challenge. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Eyeroll. Did you watch the games? They could have both gone either way at any point up until the last few seconds. Results oriented narratives created by the media are stupid. You can back any team for any reason and I dont care. While you're cheering for UK, might as well also make a play for Ashley Judd. Give yourself a challenge. Yes, I watched the games, and so what if they could have gone either way? They are an 8 seed that beat two of the best 6 teams in the tournament. If they win tomorrow, they will have emerged from the toughest region, and one of the toughest in recent memory. This isn't a results oriented narrative, they beat two excellent team, it doesn't matter by how much. I'm not saying they are a power house, but they are playing at a much higher level than they have all season and it's exciting to watch that. I think once your grapes unsour from Iowa state's loss, you might view this with a little more objectivity. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,747 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 "8 seed" Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,747 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'm ok with the Iowa State loss. I didn't expect them to beat UNC without Niang and coupled with a terrible shooting night from Ejim and Kane, I'm actually shocked we only lost by 5, but especially that we had cut it to 4 with 2:30 left. Link to post Share on other sites
CaneBrain 95 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 "8 seed" Their resume, at best, deserved a 7. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 i think they were 17 in the ken pom rankings when the tourney started. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 They had a bunch of talent, but they under performed with it. It reminds me of the fab five's freshman year, when they were a 6th seed and made it to the finals Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 mcgee how old are you? wasn't that like 1990? Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 1991. I'm 36 Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 1991-92, the zenith of me caring about college hoops. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 you feel so much older to me. like 50 at least. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David_Sklansky 1,902 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I don't mind the narrative, but not with Kentucky. The fan base is way too dochey for me. Also, I think 'putting it all together' might be an overstatement considering they've only won their three tournament games by a combined 10 points or so. It really pisses me off when things fall a certain way and then the narrative is how great a team is. I'm speaking from a media standpoint here. Uk almost lost both of the last two games. If one thing would have happened differently on one play coming down the stretch, then we are talking about how badly they underachieved; but instead we are talking about how amazing they are. I'm not a fan of that kind of journalism. This is the post I'd have made, had I laid the 1.8. My condolences. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 You'd be laying 2.2, taking the fave Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 No chance wisonsin is in the final four. NO CHANCE. Oh my Link to post Share on other sites
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