I'm going with Houston, having seen what they did to Tennessee in the 1st half of that game and the shutdown of Duke last night in the last 10+ minutes.
I think Houston is the better team.
I want Houston but Clayton going off is a concern. It will be interesting to see how Houston defends him. Apparently Walt is the first player to go 30 and 30, in the E8 and F4, since Larry Bird. This kid has truly been incredible and deserves far more credit.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 06, 2025, 06:39:30 PMI want Houston but Clayton going off is a concern. It will be interesting to see how Houston defends him. Apparently Walt is the first player to go 30 and 30, in the E8 and F4, since Larry Bird. This kid has truly been incredible and deserves far more credit.
I hope both teams play hard and have fun.
Interesting tidbit: Houston's 4 losses this season are by a combined 14 points. Two of their losses were in overtime.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2025, 07:07:13 PMI hope both teams play hard and have fun.
This isn't the time for fun or games. Whatever happened to stepping on your opponents' throats?
It would be impossible for me to care less. May not watch.
Quote from: tower912 on April 06, 2025, 07:11:12 PMIt would be impossible for me to care less. May not watch.
Huh? How could it be "impossible" for you to care less when I think you are trying to convey that you care less?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 06, 2025, 07:10:28 PMThis isn't the time for fun or games. Whatever happened to stepping on your opponents' throats?
College athletics are simply a tool for gambling and TV inventory. That's why I hope both teams have fun and play hard
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2025, 07:27:11 PMCollege athletics are simply a tool for gambling and TV inventory. That's why I hope both teams have fun and play hard
Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era. :(
Nah. All of the stuff that is overt now went on before
Quote from: tower912 on April 06, 2025, 07:33:00 PMNah. All of the stuff that is overt now went on before
All I know is that MU must increase its tenacity and toughness, while simultaneously add badass ballers. This isn't complicated.
I'm for Robert Mueller and the rule of law
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 06, 2025, 07:07:55 PMInteresting tidbit: Houston's 4 losses this season are by a combined 14 points. Two of their losses were in overtime.
Actually, three of their losses were in overtime. Houston has only lost a single game in regulation thus far, and it was their second game of the season in which they played Auburn.
Pretty incredible.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2025, 07:27:11 PMCollege athletics are simply a tool for gambling and TV inventory. That's why I hope both teams have fun and play hard
It would be nice if they tied. Both teams deserve it.
I live in Houston, I'm picking Houston, and I will be there to watch it. The Clayton performance is the best we've seen from a guard since Shabazz Napier in 2014. Let's see if he can close the deal like Napier did in Indianapolis 11 years ago.
Houston cause I hate them a little lesss
Gators all the way. They shut out the grifter Pearl and let's hope they will do the same for sleazy Sampson.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 07, 2025, 12:55:56 PMGators all the way. They shut out the grifter Pearl and let's hope they will do the same for sleazy Sampson.
Uhh... I think Golden is way more sleazier than Sampson. By a long shot.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 06, 2025, 07:39:02 PMAll I know is that MU must increase its tenacity and toughness, while simultaneously add badass ballers. This isn't complicated.
Send this in a note to Shaka so he'll make you his main recruiter.
It'll be so uncomplicated to turn Marquette into a modern-day version of Wooden's UCLA Bruins that we'll all wonder why you weren't hired earlier.
I think Florida has more firepower on offense and can match Houston physically. Gators are my pick.
I'm cheering for Houston. They've been good for so long and would be fun to see them finish the job.
I'd like to see Sampson win a title.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 07, 2025, 01:37:50 PMI'm cheering for Houston. They've been good for so long and would be fun to see them finish the job.
I'd like to see Sampson win a title.
This is UH's seventh time in the Final Four, the most for any program without a title. They're due. Plus, I remember how they got screwed out of Big 12 membership by Texas politicians and remember how bad they were during our CUSA days with them (especially the Drexler years) - they went 17 seasons between NCAA tourney appearances. And, I love the story about their hand signal, the Cougar Paw.
I think they can lock down Clayton enough to win a grinder in the 60s.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 07, 2025, 12:55:56 PMGators all the way. They shut out the grifter Pearl and let's hope they will do the same for sleazy Sampson.
Texting recruiting pitches to recruits is more sleazy than texting dick pics to coeds?
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 07, 2025, 01:50:18 PMTexting recruiting pitches to recruits is more sleazy than texting dick pics to coeds?
One is benign, the other is a bridge too Favre.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2025, 07:27:11 PMCollege athletics are simply a tool for gambling and TV inventory. That's why I hope both teams have fun and play hard
They'll give it the old NIL try.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 01:42:05 PMThis is UH's seventh time in the Final Four, the most for any program without a title. They're due. Plus, I remember how they got screwed out of Big 12 membership by Texas politicians and remember how bad they were during our CUSA days with them (especially the Drexler years) - they went 17 seasons between NCAA tourney appearances. And, I love the story about their hand signal, the Cougar Paw.
I think they can lock down Clayton enough to win a grinder in the 60s.
I hope you're right, and you wouldn't think they'll have a letdown, but following a miraculous victory isn't easy. They also made a lot of threes Saturday. I would think Sampson has a specific game plan for Clayton.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 07, 2025, 12:58:00 PMUhh... I think Golden is way more sleazier than Sampson. By a long shot.
No one is "more sleazier".
It's Sampson's turn
Florida is the 2nd best offense in the country........Houston the top defense.
Will be an interesting battle........both have top 10 squads on the other side of the ball too.
Clayton has deservedly gotten most of the attention......but Florida has got a lot of other weapons as well.
Quote from: MuMark on April 07, 2025, 06:37:59 PMFlorida is the 2nd best offense in the country........Houston the top defense.
Will be an interesting battle........both have top 10 squads on the other side of the ball too.
Clayton has deservedly gotten most of the attention......but Florida has got a lot of other weapons as well.
Absolutely. Truthfully, I don't think Florida teamwise has played near their best basketball.
https://x.com/isaac__trotter/status/1909406432669450245?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Quote from: MuMark on April 07, 2025, 07:48:11 PMhttps://x.com/isaac__trotter/status/1909406432669450245?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
This is just insane luck.
Quote from: Johnny B on April 07, 2025, 07:50:18 PMThis is just insane luck.
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Some of the player development happened before they got to Florida.
That was incredible rim protection.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 07, 2025, 07:57:37 PMQuote from: Johnny B on April 07, 2025, 07:50:18 PMThis is just insane luck.
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Some of the player development happened before they got to Florida.
Shhhhj, you're not supposed to mention that. Or that 4 or their starters are transfers
Some crazy launches from both teams early.
Mention it all you a want.
Championship game and nobody can make a 3. Need shooters!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 08:02:39 PMShhhhj, you're not supposed to mention that. Or that 4 or their starters are transfers
More crying.
Not exactly a shooting clinic thus far. Some nerves for sure, but the shot selection has been poor.
12 minutes played and Florida hasn't committed a foul yet...
Letting them beat on each other so far. Somewhere, Pitino Sr. is wondering why he couldn't get officiating like this in the tourney.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 08:18:37 PMLetting them beat on each other so far. Somewhere, Pitino Sr. is wondering why he couldn't get officiating like this in the tourney.
Houston is a physical team. Florida needs to get to the line.
The mental and physical toughness of Houston is pretty extraordinary. Tremendous focus, poise, and tenacity.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 08:18:37 PMLetting them beat on each other so far. Somewhere, Pitino Sr. is wondering why he couldn't get officiating like this in the tourney.
They gagged, Tower.
Nobody gags Tower.
Huge 14 pts for Richard.
These teams are beating the heck out of each other and there have been four TOTAL fouls called in the first half.
If this was a BE game one team would be in the double bonus by the under 12 timeout of the second half and the other would be at about 8 fouls.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 07, 2025, 08:38:31 PMThese teams are beating the heck out of each other and there have been four TOTAL fouls called in the first half.
If this was a BE game one team would be in the double bonus by the under 12 timeout of the second half and the other would be at about 8 fouls.
I agree with this analysis
Florida 4-14 from 3 with 8 turnovers. Houston's defense and physicality giving them issues. Typically much better than that.
Houston second chance opportunities the difference so far.
Analysis
They are equally aggressive and being equally rewarded. Now, if this were a Big East game, the officiating would change completely in the second half and both team would be in the bonus bu the under 12 media timeout. Unless it was at MSG.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 08:42:12 PMThey are equally aggressive and being equally rewarded. Now, if this were a Big East game, the officiating would change completely in the second half and both team would be in the bonus bu the under 12 media timeout. Unless it was at MSG.
And MU would be getting hosed.
Florida should feel fortunate to be down only three. Zero points from Clayton, 9 turnovers, Houston's offensive rebounding. Houston should be up double digits
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 08:53:08 PMFlorida should feel fortunate to be down only three. Zero points from Clayton, 9 turnovers, Houston's offensive rebounding. Houston should be up double digits
2-14 from 3 will do that
It DOES feel like MSG.
Golden looks extremely upset.
It feels EXACTLY like MSG.
5 fouls for Florida in under 3 mins.
Florida seemingly has no answers. They keep running a high screen for some reason.
A team keeps running their offense?!?!?!?
Is this just a coaching clinic?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 07, 2025, 09:11:20 PMFlorida seemingly has no answers. They keep running a high screen for some reason.
Clayton curry mode no where to be found
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:12:03 PMA team keeps running their offense?!?!?!?
They need to make an adjustment.
Houston just blowing up all of Florida's ball screens action.......just so much length and athleticism.
Got a text from one of my brothers. "Walter Clayton looks like bucks dame instead of blazers dame tonight." Pretty much sums it up.
2 ft's could get Clayton going.
Houston shooting free throws with 14 minutes to go. So familiar, somehow.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:21:02 PMHouston shooting free throws with 14 minutes to go. So familiar, somehow.
Sure are a lot of fouls called in this half.
4 total fouls in the first half. 13 fouls in the first 6 and a half minutes in the second half. College reffing is so bad.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 08:42:12 PMThey are equally aggressive and being equally rewarded. Now, if this were a Big East game, the officiating would change completely in the second half and both team would be in the bonus by the under 12 media timeout. Unless it was at MSG.
Bwahahahahaha
Big swing. Florida is exceedingly dangerous in transition.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 07, 2025, 09:24:09 PM4 total fouls in the first half. 13 fouls in the first 6 and a half minutes in the second half. College reffing is so bad.
It's a problem for sure.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 07, 2025, 09:16:08 PMGot a text from one of my brothers. "Walter Clayton looks like bucks dame instead of blazers dame tonight." Pretty much sums it up.
He's only taken 5 shots.
If Houston loses due to not having timeouts at the end, does that mean Sampson can't coach?
Those were brutal free throws. Wow.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:31:30 PMIf Houston loses due to not having timeouts at the end, does that mean Sampson can't coach?
It means he made a mistake.
Huge call there.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 07, 2025, 09:32:33 PMThose were brutal free throws. Wow.
More brutal running mid range push shots.
Houston has 10 fouls in under 8 mins.
This isn't the most aesthetically pleasing championship game i've ever watched
Houston had every chance to put them away or build a cushion. Now have to hope Clayton doesn't get hot
9 straight foul calls on Houston. Meanwhile they're totally out of sync on offense. Florida are comeback kids
Quote from: MuMark on April 07, 2025, 09:39:56 PMThis isn't the most aesthetically pleasing championship game i've ever watched
True dat.
Houston could be in trouble.
Florida hung around when they couldn't get anything going and turned it over a ton.......really amazing that they are a free throw away from tying it up.
What a stupid technical.
Wow was that dumb.
Ref makes a bad call. Kid reacts and gets a technical.
Dumb T. Had to call it.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:43:55 PMDumb T. Had to call it.
You could almost see the ref thinking, seriously, I don't want to T you up, but you can't do that.
That was a good few mins.
Until that last 3, Houston had a run of about 10 minutes with more fouls than points.
What a bad call, with a very late whistle, from the ref farthest from the action.
Right call.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:50:37 PMRight call.
Correct, I didn't see the step on the foot. But I'm pretty sure the ref didn't either, as he didn't have a view of that.
That was a foul. Now what? Just iso Clayton and axe the ball screen?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 07, 2025, 09:54:03 PMThat was a foul. Now what? Just iso Clayton and axe the ball screen?
Is that really making an adjustment?
Cryer is a tough kid
Mid range one handed push shot at crunch time.
Florida ball. Uh-oh.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 10:00:24 PMMid range one handed push shot at crunch time.
Should have just stopped and popped.
Why uh-oh? Florida fans are elated.
Not sure what Cryer was trying to do there.
For all the talk about Houston's D Florida's has been just as impressive the last 15 minutes of the game
Brutal possession.
Love the extended pressure defense.
Extremely grimy and enjoyable game
Clayton travelled before almost throwing the ball away.
Do you go for the trifecta?
Ouch.
Can't think of a bigger scumbag of a coach to win a title this year.
The dick pics will be flying in Gainesville tonight.
Houston's final 4 curse continues.........
Nantz can't be happy.
Five turnovers on Houston's last six possessions. A brutal last five minutes for the Coogs. Give it up for Florida's defense
Wow, Houston kinda crap the bed. Really didn't even think Florida played that great, yet they won
Watching these Final 4 teams, Marquette is further away from being a Final Four team than I previously thought.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 10:15:00 PMFive turnovers on Houston's last sox possessions. Give it up for Florida's defense
Houston joins Duke in misery. Highest of highs for the Cougars Saturday and the lowest of lows tonight. That's a lot of emotions to experience in a short time.
Quote from: PointWarrior on April 07, 2025, 10:18:30 PMWatching these Final 4 teams, Marquette is further away from being a Final Four team than I previously thought.
Things can change very quickly.
Florida cocky truckers came back to win late in like every game:: cock bag coach f em
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2025, 09:31:30 PMIf Houston loses due to not having timeouts at the end, does that mean Sampson can't coach?
Probably could have used one on the last possession!
I miss Bobby Hurley winning
We would have been murdered on the boards by either team. No way were we physical enough this year. Really hope Clark can be a rim protector next year
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 10:15:00 PMFive turnovers on Houston's last six possessions. A brutal last five minutes for the Coogs.
To paraphrase a comment from Saturday ...
"Not looking good for the Sampson can coach crowd."
Obviously, I don't believe that. But it was a pretty big collapse, with numerous empty possessions in which they either got no shot or took a horrible shot.
If that was Scheyer's team - or Shaka's team - the rip-the-coachers would be out in full force.
Let's go Marquette in one shining moment !!
Way easier to just lose in the 1st round than to lose how Houston just did.
What a great game. Can't say I'm sad to see Kelvin Sampson take the L.
After watching One Shining Moment, it felt like the start of the tournament was 6 months ago.
.4 seconds of the MU pre game huddle hype.
.2 seconds more than X
Quote from: MU82 on April 07, 2025, 10:35:23 PMTo paraphrase a comment from Saturday ...
"Not looking good for the Sampson can coach crowd."
Obviously, I don't believe that. But it was a pretty big collapse, with numerous empty possessions in which they either got no shot or took a horrible shot.
If that was Scheyer's team - or Shaka's team - the rip-the-coachers would be out in full force.
Fair point. The late turns were an abomination and illustrates what can happen when you lose focus.
I'm that guy (with a < $2 bet)
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2025, 10:15:00 PMFive turnovers on Houston's last six possessions. A brutal last five minutes for the Coogs. Give it up for Florida's defense
I was watching and thinking Houston picked a bad time to have Dave Joplin driving with the basketball disease.
And the last 3 seconds I don't understand why there was no shot attempt and the player was just standing there with the ball?
I am not Herman, but an excellent article to end the season.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/08/sports/florida-star-walter-clayton-jr-consoled-emanuel-sharp-after-heartbreaking-loss-for-houston/
Quote from: MU82 on April 07, 2025, 10:35:23 PMTo paraphrase a comment from Saturday ...
"Not looking good for the Sampson can coach crowd."
Obviously, I don't believe that. But it was a pretty big collapse, with numerous empty possessions in which they either got no shot or took a horrible shot.
If that was Scheyer's team - or Shaka's team - the rip-the-coachers would be out in full force.
If there's one certainty on life, its message board posters would be the best coaches ever
Two things can be true.
1. Todd Golden is a creep who got let off easy because he was having such a good season.
2. Todd Golden is a very good basketball coach. Some of the stuff they ran out of timeouts was really nice. And rallying from behind the way they do shows he always keeps their heads in the game.
I would not be surprised to see him in the NBA if he wants to go there.
I thought FL's best adjustment was extending the defense and not allowing Houston to dribble to/past the three point line in the second half. Made it very hard to get it to paint which was their most effect 1H scoring option (deep shooting was terrible all game).
Smart adjustment and Houston wasnt able to counter it with no true PG.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 08, 2025, 08:01:23 AMI thought FL's best adjustment was extending the defense and not allowing Houston to dribble to/past the three point line in the second half. Made it very hard to get it to paint which was their most effect 1H scoring option (deep shooting was terrible all game).
Smart adjustment and Houston wasnt able to counter it with no true PG.
Agreed. They have big guards too, which was giving Houston fits.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 08, 2025, 08:01:23 AMI thought FL's best adjustment was extending the defense and not allowing Houston to dribble to/past the three point line in the second half. Made it very hard to get it to paint which was their most effect 1H scoring option (deep shooting was terrible all game).
Smart adjustment and Houston wasnt able to counter it with no true PG.
Not just that but having two bigs in the paint.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 08, 2025, 05:11:46 AMI was watching and thinking Houston picked a bad time to have Dave Joplin driving with the basketball disease.
And the last 3 seconds I don't understand why there was no shot attempt and the player was just standing there with the ball?
Since both of his feet had left the ground and it hadn't been touched by anyone else if he had picked it up it would have been a double dribble.
Have read a few bizarro (and different) claims on why Sharp couldn't touch the ball last night — I can't get there yet. If he had grabbed the ball immediately after landing, what would the infraction be?
HUGE story no one is talking about.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 08, 2025, 08:18:29 AMHave read a few bizarro (and different) claims on why Sharp couldn't touch the ball last night — I can't get there yet. If he had grabbed the ball immediately after landing, what would the infraction be?
HUGE story no one is talking about.
traveling or a double dribble:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/04/07/houston-florida-final-play-emanuel-sharp-national-championship/82985649007/#:~:text=Houston's%20Emanuel%20Sharp%20lined%20up,by%20Florida%2C%20ending%20the%20game.
Florida put on the clamps in the final possession, holding the Cougars without a shot attempt before stealing the ball. Houston's Emanuel Sharp lined up for a game-winning 3-pointer before trying to avoid Alex Condon's block attempt. But he left his feet, therefore not allowing him to touch the ball again without being called for a travel.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 08, 2025, 08:18:29 AMHave read a few bizarro (and different) claims on why Sharp couldn't touch the ball last night — I can't get there yet. If he had grabbed the ball immediately after landing, what would the infraction be?
HUGE story no one is talking about.
Yeah, everyone seems to be saying it would have been a double-dribble...but he never dribbled.
I think it would have been a travel. From the NCAA rulebook:
"Art. 5. After coming to a stop and establishing the pivot foot: a. The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the playing court, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;"
It would be hard for a ref to consider that a "try for goal" right? So he pretty much passed to himself, which is a travel.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 08, 2025, 08:24:01 AMtraveling or a double dribble:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/04/07/houston-florida-final-play-emanuel-sharp-national-championship/82985649007/#:~:text=Houston's%20Emanuel%20Sharp%20lined%20up,by%20Florida%2C%20ending%20the%20game.
Florida put on the clamps in the final possession, holding the Cougars without a shot attempt before stealing the ball. Houston's Emanuel Sharp lined up for a game-winning 3-pointer before trying to avoid Alex Condon's block attempt. But he left his feet, therefore not allowing him to touch the ball again without being called for a travel.
This doesn't make sense to me. "Travel or double dribble"?? Which one? He caught a pass before releasing the ball - never dribbled -- so not sure how you find a double dribble in there.
As for travel, I'm not sure he ever established a pivot foot.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 08, 2025, 08:37:11 AMThis doesn't make sense to me. "Travel or double dribble"?? Which one? He caught a pass before releasing the ball - never dribbled -- so not sure how you find a double dribble in there.
As for travel, I'm not sure he ever established a pivot foot.
I can probably get there through Section 5 Article 5 b. "b. Neither foot shall be lifted, before the ball is released, to start a dribble" or else it would be a travel. You can release to shoot, but not dribble. Per Section 5 Article 3, when one foot is lifted, the other is the pivot foot.
So,.. OK, would have been traveling. But under 5.5.b, not the rules some of the media is citing. This is my belief and it is righteous.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 08, 2025, 08:37:11 AMThis doesn't make sense to me. "Travel or double dribble"?? Which one? He caught a pass before releasing the ball - never dribbled -- so not sure how you find a double dribble in there.
As for travel, I'm not sure he ever established a pivot foot.
"Once Sharp went up with the ball, which he decided to pump-fake at the last second, he could not come down with it (would be a travel) or touch it again first (double-dribble), leading to the madhouse scramble that gave the Gators the win. It was one of three turnovers Houston had in the final minute, two from Sharp."
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/how-did-houston-not-get-a-shot-off-in-final-minute-of-title-game-why-emanuel-sharp-had-to-let-ball-go/#:~:text=Once%20Sharp%20went%20up%20with,gave%20the%20Gators%20the%20win.&text=It%20was%20one%20of%20three,final%20minute%2C%20two%20from%20Sharp.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 08, 2025, 08:48:06 AM"Once Sharp went up with the ball, which he decided to pump-fake at the last second, he could not come down with it (would be a travel) or touch it again first (double-dribble), leading to the madhouse scramble that gave the Gators the win. It was one of three turnovers Houston had in the final minute, two from Sharp."
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/how-did-houston-not-get-a-shot-off-in-final-minute-of-title-game-why-emanuel-sharp-had-to-let-ball-go/#:~:text=Once%20Sharp%20went%20up%20with,gave%20the%20Gators%20the%20win.&text=It%20was%20one%20of%20three,final%20minute%2C%20two%20from%20Sharp.
Yes, this is what I'm saying. I don't believe these media reports.
The question was 'why couldn't he have grabbed it once he came down'? It's because the pivot foot left the ground and the dribble must start before that... if he grabbed it, it would have been a dribble, and a violation of 5.5.b and thus a travel.
I don't understand the reference to double dribble.. but happy to be enlightened (which means let's cite the rulebook... not some guy writing on cbssports.com)
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 08, 2025, 08:56:44 AMYes, this is what I'm saying. I don't believe these media reports.
The question was 'why couldn't he have grabbed it once he came down'? It's because the pivot foot left the ground and the dribble must start before that... if he grabbed it, it would have been a dribble, and a violation of 5.5.b and thus a travel.
I don't understand the reference to double dribble.. but happy to be enlightened (which means let's cite the rulebook... not some guy writing on cbssports.com)
Yeah these reports are just wrong. It would have been a travel, not a double dribble.
Thanks for the explanation here on why that last play looked so awkward.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 08, 2025, 06:23:32 AMIf there's one certainty on life, its message board posters would be the best coaches ever
Yep.
Just saw this stat:
Houston scored 15 points in the final 2:05 vs. Duke. In the final 2:05 vs. Florida, they scored zero.To paraphrase another Scooper from after Saturday's game:
"Sampson ... deer in the headlights."Scoopers couldn't have gushed more about Sampson's brilliance on Saturday, as they were killing Scheyer. Well, Sampson's charges couldn't even get off a single shot on five of the last six possessions vs Florida; at least Scheyer got a make-able 12-footer for the best player in the country on Duke's final go. Sampson hasn't won the big one in 100 years of coaching - ipso fatso, he must be a loser!
Quote from: The Sultan on April 08, 2025, 07:57:51 AMTwo things can be true.
1. Todd Golden is a creep who got let off easy because he was having such a good season.
2. Todd Golden is a very good basketball coach. Some of the stuff they ran out of timeouts was really nice. And rallying from behind the way they do shows he always keeps their heads in the game.
I would not be surprised to see him in the NBA if he wants to go there.
Seems like he's enjoying the college town experience.
https://x.com/jbrbracketology/status/1909705722809495581?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
And interesting perspective:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/gators-todd-golden-scott-stricklin-title-ix-investigation-final-four-mike-bianchi-commentary/
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 08, 2025, 04:12:38 PMAnd interesting perspective:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/05/gators-todd-golden-scott-stricklin-title-ix-investigation-final-four-mike-bianchi-commentary/
Lol