Author Topic: 2024 NCAA Tournament Thread (Read 101357 times)

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #575 on:** March 23, 2024, 11:37:43 AM »

Their football and hockey hires were successful coaches from outside the program with no prior connection to UW. I fully expect if McIntosh is still the athletic director, that they will hire the best candidate they can get regardless of history.

Pakuni · « **Reply #576 on:** March 23, 2024, 11:41:08 AM »

https://x.com/LongwoodLancers/status/1771386049367044192?s=20

MU82 · « **Reply #577 on:** March 23, 2024, 11:53:51 AM »

Agree with Rico that JMU didn't even play particularly well, especially on offense, and should have won by more. The Weasels were THAT bad and THAT unprepared. What an indictment on nolongerwarriors' favorite coach.

Agree with wades about Storr. For one thing, he can't shoot from distance. For another, he can't play PG. The NBA isn't excited about players his size who can do neither. He's an OK college player when he can get to his spots in an iso game. When faced with tough D, he's effed. And when he isn't scoring, he disinterested on the defensive end. He's your classic coach-killer.

Storr will enjoy another year scoring 15-17 per game for another school that will get him more NIL but that ultimately will wish they hadn't bothered with him.

IIRC, there was a little angst here from a few Scoopers when the Weasels got him and we didn't get somebody like him. Thank effen goodness he was a hard pass for Shaka.

PointWarrior · « **Reply #578 on:** March 23, 2024, 11:57:08 AM »

Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 23, 2024, 11:32:02 AM

But Gard isn't going anywhere now. A B10 final and #5 seed isn't fireable by any means.

Just like Wojo was not getting fired. And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #579 on:** March 23, 2024, 12:02:03 PM »

Dayton in trouble early.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #580 on:** March 23, 2024, 12:04:29 PM »

Quote from: PointWarrior on March 23, 2024, 11:57:08 AM

Just like Wojo was not getting fired. And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

It could happen, but I'd be surprised. Wojo was coming off an under .500 year. Gard was in the BTT Championship and a 5 seed.

If they miss the tourney next year, I could see him being let go.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #581 on:** March 23, 2024, 12:37:17 PM »

Quote from: PointWarrior on March 23, 2024, 11:57:08 AM

Just like Wojo was not getting fired. And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

Those saying Wojo wasn't getting fired were correct 6/7 years and most switched for year 7.

College basketball coaches who make the NCAAT don't get fired unless they work for Texas. Not saying it's right, but it's what's played out historically.

FairWeatherEagle · « **Reply #582 on:** March 23, 2024, 12:47:13 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 08:48:30 AM

I don't think JMU played particularly well offensively. They could definitely give Duke probs.

Who ya got today today in the Creighton/Oregon game? I hope I'm wrong but I think the Jays have a major challenge. Dante is terrific. He erases the paint and has an intimidating presence.

Agree, I didn't know anything about Oregon until I saw a piece on their center. I think Creighton has similar potential to us but they have such a rough draw. Especially compared to us. If they get by Oregon and Tenn? Kudos to them! They'll be primed for the final 4. Im holding out hope for a 3 BE team finals.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #583 on:** March 23, 2024, 01:24:34 PM »

Very physical 1st game. Difficult to officiate. It's unfortunate JTY got hurt because I really think he could help us in certain match-ups.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #584 on:** March 23, 2024, 02:02:17 PM »

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back?? Makes zero sense.

mugrad_89 · « **Reply #585 on:** March 23, 2024, 02:04:23 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 02:02:17 PM

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back?? Makes zero sense.

What CBS wants, CBS gets.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #586 on:** March 23, 2024, 02:08:11 PM »

Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 23, 2024, 02:04:23 PM

What CBS wants, CBS gets.

So we can listen to Barkley? Who probably watches 5 college basketball games a year? Smh.

Tyler COLEk · « **Reply #587 on:** March 23, 2024, 03:20:03 PM »

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

wadesworld · « **Reply #588 on:** March 23, 2024, 03:27:48 PM »

Quote from: Tyler COLEk on March 23, 2024, 03:20:03 PM

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

We must be watching different games.

Scoop Snoop · « **Reply #589 on:** March 23, 2024, 03:31:07 PM »

Quote from: Tyler COLEk on March 23, 2024, 03:20:03 PM

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

Teal?

MU82 · « **Reply #590 on:** March 23, 2024, 03:45:20 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 02:02:17 PM

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back?? Makes zero sense.

Been doing it this way for several years on Sat and Sun of opening week. CBS gets exclusive coverage in the afternoon, and then a bunch of games are on in the evening. It's OK for you not to like it, but it's simply the way it is.

SoCalEagle · « **Reply #591 on:** March 23, 2024, 03:59:02 PM »

Zags are rollin.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #592 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:01:58 PM »

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #593 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:10:40 PM »

Always a good day when KU and Bill Self get their asses handed to them.

MU82 · « **Reply #594 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:21:06 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 04:01:58 PM

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's.

It's an impressive, enviable run.

Jockey · « **Reply #595 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:25:01 PM »

Quote from: MU82 on March 23, 2024, 04:21:06 PM

It's an impressive, enviable run.

Money in the bank - Gonzalo to reach S16.

And let’s face it. There are a slew of mid-majors that could roll this Kansas team.

mugrad_89 · « **Reply #596 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:25:34 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 04:01:58 PM

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's.

I still think they were seeded too high, but they got a break with McCullers being out.

bradforster · « **Reply #597 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:30:28 PM »

Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 23, 2024, 04:25:34 PM

I still think they were seeded too high, but they got a break with McCullers being out.

There's no such player on the Kansas roster.

SoCalEagle · « **Reply #598 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:31:48 PM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 23, 2024, 04:10:40 PM

Always a good day when KU and Bill Self get their asses handed to them.

Absolutely!!!

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #599 on:** March 23, 2024, 04:32:36 PM »

Quote from: bradforster on March 23, 2024, 04:30:28 PM

There's no such player on the Kansas roster.

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