BRACKET BLOG: National Championship (NCAA Open Thread)
by BracketCat on Apr 4, 2011 6:00 PM CDT
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Once again, this BRACKET BLOG also will serve as an open discussion thread for tonight's national championship game. A game preview follows after the jump.
Previous Entries:
- First Four
- East Region
- Southeast Region
- Southwest Region
- West Region
- Third Round
- Sweet Sixteen
- Elite Eight
- Final Four
The Teams
- No. 3 seed Connecticut Huskies
- No. 8 seed Butler Bulldogs
The Site
- Houston, Texas
The Road Ends Here
No. 3 Connecticut (31-9) vs. No. 8 Butler (28-9)
April 4 | 8:23 p.m. CST | Houston | CBS
Jim Nantz | Clark Kellogg | Steve Kerr
How They Got Here:
No. 3 UConn 56, No. 4 Kentucky 55
No. 8 Butler 70, No. 11 VCU 62
Kemba and the Miracles run headway into The Butler Way tonight. Which will prevail?
If Kemba Walker leads his team to a third tournament championship this year, he'll go down as one of the most impactful players in college basketball history. You could fill an hour-long DVD highlight reel with his exploits this year.
If Butler wins, it will be the greatest Cinderella story since Villanova won it all in 1985 or when Jim Valvano cut down the nets. Brad Stevens will be enshrined as the hottest young coach in America, a neo-John Wooden, if you will.
Game-wise, the key to the game is not whether Butler can slow down Walker. Nobody can do that. The key is whether the Bulldogs can keep supplemental players like Jeremy Lamb and Shabazz Napier from going off, as well. Arizona and Kentucky failed in that regard.
Meanwhile, Butler has shown some weaknesses against pressing defenses throughout this tournament run. While UConn lacks sufficient depth to press, the Huskies are long and athletic. The only comparable team Butler has faced in The Big Dance is Pittsburgh, and the Bulldogs were damn lucky to win that game.
This will be a tough, physical game. I think it will be tightly contested for 35 minutes, with the winner pulling away late.
GAMER: UConn 69, Butler 66
Pomeroy: UConn 69, Butler 65
Sagarin: UConn 67, Butler 63
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Is anyone rooting for Uconn?
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 6:45 PM CDT reply actions
I hope not
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
I lived in Connecticut for a summer, and I have some family from there.
They can be a bit … well … “abrasive” about that affection, though, so I am cheering HARD for the Bulldogs. That and I don’t like cheering for a cheater.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I did.
There is a natural order to things.
jonfmorse would disagree with me, but I’m not a fan of mid-major ascendancy. I think they make nice stories in the first weekend, and I like it when they beat KU, but I don’t want them to win a national title.
There aren’t enough players to go around. I don’t want some sort of mass exodus to mid-majors because it’s the ‘in’ thing to do. I want them to realize that if you want to win big, you need to go to one of the Big 6 conferences, which we happen to be in.
It’s a corporate mindset, and it’s kind of soul crushing, but hey, that’s who I am.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
by Panjandrum on Apr 4, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wish there were some kind of negative rec... :)
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm kind of a Gordon Gekko about it.
Greed is good.
I want what’s best for Kansas State. Period.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Me too, but
Butler’s ascendancy isn’t “bad” for K-State, as I see it anyway.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This is Butler's time.
Butler vs UConn = men vs boys
Most of UConn’s players are a year away from being mentally mature enough to handle a game of this magnitude against a team like Butler.
I will be very surprised if UConn wins this game. Butler will just be too much of a grind. UConn is also showing the cracks of fatigue … Kemba Walker was really showing it Saturday.
Even a 20+ point win by Butler would not surprise me.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
Boy, was I wrong.
While Butler missed a ridiculous number of shots in the last 12 minutes that were wide open … I guarantee you that’s the best D they’ve played against. Ever.
UConn brought their A++++ game on D tonight. Long and athletic and every shot in the first 30 minutes was contested to the max. They got in Butler’s head. Plain and simple.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And into their bodies. And their arms. And their hips.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Butler fouled the shit out of UConn, too.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else think the BCS isn't so bad after watching this entertaining mess of a tournament?
If your purpose is fun, you can’t beat 64 teams in a field (no, 68 is not better), but I think if you’re looking to figure out what single team is best, the BCS has this beat. OSU and KU were the two best teams all season, and by a wide margin.
I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. - General George S. Patton
nope
can’t win under pressure, you are not the best.
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The BCS sucks.
If they were the best teams by a wide margin, they’d be here. We said all year that there was no dominant team, and this tourney has proved that correct.
Hell. No.
It’s not about finding the best team. There’s no way to do that. The NBA comes as close as you can get.
It’s about crowning a deserving champion on the court/field. You gotta earn it.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB is close too
I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. - General George S. Patton
I love the huge flags
they bring out for events like this!!! Gives me the chills!!
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
UConn "length" getting to Butler
but why do I feel Butler will adjust? But UConn’s team speed is bothering the Bulldogs … if this keeps up, I’m afraid that dirtbag Calhoun will get another win … to be vacated soon. Has there been a year when so many “top tier” programs are proving an embarrassment to the NCAA? (Buckeyes, Auburn, Tenn., Uconn, etc)
oh hail the Purple and White
From Devon Peterson
Devon Peterson – “I seen myself playing in this game tonight but things happen for a reason. LETS GO!!! Next season”
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
love the grammar
oh hail the Purple and White
its twitter.... grammer doesnt count
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
boy, this is one ugly game
just what I expected from Uconn’s thugs.
oh hail the Purple and White
true, but it's cute when Butler plays ugly, because they
have the ability to play with finesse. Make sense?
oh hail the Purple and White
Bet Texas wishes they had that ref instead.
That totally was a five-count.
Nice inbound steal, tho. Very Jedi Master.
Bracket
I just read your pre game write up. Prescient, I’d say
oh hail the Purple and White
Question
How many “plays” does a basketball team really have on offense?
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
depends
on how you count a play.
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
22-19
Is this the Big 10 Finals?
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
by Catbacker98 on Apr 4, 2011 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That's fucking goaltending!
He grabbed the rim when the ball was still in the cylinder! What the hell are these refs watching?!
A rye smile from the Obi-Wan Stevens....
look out Calhoun…this is not the National Championship you are looking for…
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
The power players love the Butler story
but only so far. Trust me, they don’t want a mid major like Butler winning it all.
oh hail the Purple and White
Long time ago
and I didn’t think UNLV was a mid major at the time. I’m just saying if there is a ref bias (and I think sometimes there is) it usually goes to the power team. It sure does when we play KU, wouldn’t you agree on that?
oh hail the Purple and White
They've always been a mid-major.
Their current Mountain West alignment is a hell of a lot better than when they were in the Big West at the time.
For the record,
I’m fine with this basketball. It’s ugly, but so what.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Already happening.
Greg Anthony is an elitist bitch. I’ve seen worse halves defensively. Those are far more offensive to me.
KU beat writers are leaving some comments on twitter as well.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
KU beat writers generally suck ass.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
One more reason not to read Twitter. I couldn't care less.
They had their chance to be here. They blew it.
Butler's ability to hang around
when it looks and feels like they should be 12 pts down is what amazes me about Stevens. They hang around until they start putting things together. The UConn players are thinking “we should be 12 pts up on these stiffs. What gives?”
oh hail the Purple and White
That Fast Five/Dodge Charger commercial is brilliant.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
That's the one I was telling you about.
But even better. This was the expanded version. The random explosion was particularly inspired.
On the other hand,
Nationwide commercials are the opposite of brilliant.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you imagine if Butler had won last year?
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
I don't know.
Nantz was ready to call it the greatest game of all time if that Hayward shot had gone.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It was "only" 2OT.
But yeah, I agree.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
2, 3...whatever it takes.
I really lost track after my first stroke…Cardiac Cats they were.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
if they had won last year
they probably wouldn’t be here this year.
oh hail the Purple and White
I disagree.
Butler has built something here, and Stevens is absolutely brilliant.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
They should have won. If it had been anybody else I think they would have...
But Coach K wizardry is apparently better than Stevens wizardry
Forward into Battle
by ChrisP Wildcat on Apr 4, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Jedi Stevens > Darth K
Butler’s not even IN that game on a player-for-player basis. Stevens was why they were close.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just saying his wizardry wasn't enough to make that last shot go in
Forward into Battle
by ChrisP Wildcat on Apr 4, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmer = Great O, Absolutely No D.
He’s clearly the most-hyped player in America, but the best? Not so sure about that.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
Jake Pullen as third team AP All-American is just embarassing for that news organization.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Yup.
That, and they gave the-douche-who-must-not-be-named two sportswriting awards. Must’ve felt sorry for him because Frank was such a big meanie to him.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmer won't see any time in the NBA with his defense.
He wasn’t good in BYU’s defense, even though they tried to hide him in a zone.
by AMS on Apr 4, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
His own teammate threw him under the bus for his effort on defense.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
1.5???
Frank needs more $$$
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Frank's average is $1.55 per.
Still, I agree.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome.
Mark it down: Mizzou will be fortunate to get to 7-11 next year in conference.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah what the hell were the thinking...epic FAIL if you ask me.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
He's more of a recruiter MA was...
we’ll see if that translates into wins…doesn’t seem likely though.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Half way down the court calling fouls...5 secs late...the fix is in.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
And as much as UConn got away with freaking mugging Smith in the first half,
then THAT is a foul on Smith?!?
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
it was either travel or the foul
happens quite a bit.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Here she comes...
She worked for VCU versus Kansas, after KU had closed to within 4, so she’s making a return.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
Yes, Nantz's pronunciation of his name is very annoying.
Nored = scrappy Butler guard.
Norad = North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Mack is getting mugged at half court
and then all the way to the lane. Disgusting. Bracket, I still say they won’t let Butler win this game.
oh hail the Purple and White
I'm beginning to put on my tinfoil hat as well.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this old gray-haired ref the same bastard we had in our two tourney games?
If so, explains the goofy calls.
they call that on Nored, yet UCONN mugs BU's guards
bullshit
oh hail the Purple and White
This is just pathetic.
They let UConn ride Mack all the way up the floor, and Nored is called for a foul on THAT?
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
And Lamb completely goes through the body to get that steal, and no call.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
Yeah I thought we got the shaft...but no they saved a the ultimate for tonight.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
This is like watching a KU game in Lawrence.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
Anyone know the lowest scoring national championship game?
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog" -Michael Vick
Yes.
Wisconsin 39 Washington 34 in 1941.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That UConn thug just grabbed Howard and wouldn't let him go.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
They HELD Howard to
keep him from getting the rebound
oh hail the Purple and White
how did they not call
Howard having his arm held on that rebound?
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Where is VegasCat? Because the fix is in now.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Nice no call reach call in the backcourt and then UConn gets to maul them on the other end...no call.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Annnndddd...
now that the lead is kinda comfortable, here come the makeup calls.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
Cant miss that bunny at the rim
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
UCONN
winning supports the narrative that the Big East is the “best” conference, and that it deserved its 11 bids. Butler winning would support the narrative that more Wichita State’s should be in the NCAA (rather than NIT winners). Which narrative do you think the money boys want to prevail?
oh hail the Purple and White
The money boys
Put Wichita State on an ESPN station 9 times this year. Count the NIT games and theres 14 times. 14 out 38 isnt to bad no matter who you are
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Evidently,
it is perfectly legal to plant your forearm in the side of a Butler player as he’s attempting to bring the ball up the court. I never knew that.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
well it's been fun
but looks like college sports is over until Aug except for the spring tailgating practice.
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
The rims are really loud.
Turn down the mics on them….. please
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Start the investigation NCAA...something is probably amiss in Storr.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
All the fracking contact they let go inside, and then THAT is an and-1?!?!?!?
This game is over. There won’t be any comebacks—it will not be allowed.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
Will the NCAA have the stones to actually take this NC away from UConn?
I say no.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
And here comes the makeup calls...
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
I'm out
I will say this: the Haith hire makes absolutely no sense. None. He is there maybe 2-3 years at most. I think MU may have found it hard to hire someone; what good coach wants to come to a conference where KU has won 7 reg season titles in a row; and now, complete round robin. I believe something is amiss in the sports universe, that the NCAA, as we know it, may be a dodo bird in about 7 years.
oh hail the Purple and White
Almost time for me to go back to the Frank thread
and try to find something to agrue with KSB about….. lol
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
They're just letting UConn body the hell out of Howard on his drives.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
One shining moment
When does it come on??
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
How mad is CK right now??????
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Most vacated titles...is that a record in which to be proud?
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Jim Nantz: "The Huskies are the 'top dog' in 2011." "Connecticut wins 'best-in-show.'"
I’m so freaking tired of his schtick.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
I think they KNOW it's not,
but that Nantz has lots of nekkid pictures of important people at CBS.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He actually had the balls to tell some local radio guys last year ...
That he doesn’t really plan those little “gems”.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, that's just gross.
How can someone be THAT disingenuous?
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
After that game, Roseanne Barr should be singing "One Shining Moment."
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
Brad Stevens will look great in a red tie at some point when he wins a national title at Indiana with Tom Crean's players.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
This would not shock me.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Quote of the night:
No one’s going to put an asterisk by the fact that the UConn Huskies are the national champions. You can’t take that away from them.
Actually, yes, yes you can. But the NCAA doesn’t have the balls to do so.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
They will never take a title away. Never.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Oh, I agree.
I’m just saying that they COULD—and that they SHOULD.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
UConn has the ugliest white players I've ever seen.
Real white-trashy looking guys.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
In all seriousness...
This is why you can’t rely on X’s and O’s to win a national title. You can go so far with tactics and strategy, but to win a six game tournament, you have to have the horses.
In college basketball, recruiting is king. Once you find a horse that can, you ride them like Rooster Cogburn in True Grit and don’t stop until they retire (or die).
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Those hats and shirts are Graphic Design FAIL if you ask me.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
not the best moment for the design team
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Wow from Nike...that is a sophomoric effort.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
That's an insult to sophomores everywhere.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
One positive thing about UConn winning:
Phog Allen lost a record because of it.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow Kemba you sound a lot like Jim Nantz...
shut your pie hole and let the young lad speak.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
So KSU on one shining moment
My guess its Pullen getting blocked and crying…..
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
I say it's behind-the-back fake, to break the record.
Innovators look at the same thing as everyone else, yet see something different.
by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, it was nothing from KSU.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It was the ginger from UW-M scoring on us.
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You couldn't see any KSU players.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Kemba Walker...5 star point guard (2008)
Rice high school.
Shane Southwell was from Rice. It’s not a bad school to get your claws into.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Very true.
Lots of tradition there as well.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Two things that have excited me about Frank's recruiting lately...
is New York and Texas.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Forget about him. He was just arrested in Ark City.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Who are we talking about?
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Watson.
Bring on the Cats
"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
What'd he do?!?
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh good god!
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
So Baylor is interested now?
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
by Catbacker98 on Apr 4, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I see what you did there...
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
And I like it
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
Just helping the Bears find the right "fit" for their team.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
And rec'd as well.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Here tis...
An Ark City male was the victim of aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage to property in the 100 block of South Fourth. James Watson, Atoka, OK, was arrested in connection.
http://www.newscow.net/story.php?StoryID=5102
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Well, carp.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
*crap
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really. I consider it dodging a bullet.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Why do we hate the Cow?
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Evil, unprofessional, unscrupulous competitor.
Supporting the Cow damages my ability to get paid. Don’t do it.
...backs slowly away...
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, it just touched a professional nerve.
My job is too damn stressful. That’s why I’m looking for a new one.
Well that will hurt your recruiting effort unless you play football at OSU.
Either the Buckeyes or the Cowboys apply here.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Love NYC players. Love them. Can't fill our roster with enough of them.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Also, Curtis Kelly and JHR both played there too.
Just sayin’.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Etrade commercials are awesome.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
I love listening to that guy.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
UConn's basketball budget = $5.5 mil; Butler's basketball budget = $1.5 million
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
You're proving my point, man.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Thank God they went back to Luther. Jennifer Hudson was horrible.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
by Panjandrum on Apr 4, 2011 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
No KSU??
Did I see that right?? only a aTm from the whole big 12??
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
And we got zero play in this version. Wiscy got two clips from our game.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
We had a little girl in the crowd at the very beginning.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, that's good I guess.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
and she was very adorable..
if it was a ksu fan.
by WillieWannabe on Apr 4, 2011 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It was and I have a screen capture of it
will need to find a place to post and link back to this thread…
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by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I called it ... but I didn't post my prediction ...
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
srsly?
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
no ...
but, i really could see the ginger coming from a mile away.
fucking artists.
by Itchy n Scratchy on Apr 4, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course. The camera loves him, obviously.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
Worst "One Shining Moment" ever.
At least from this fan’s perspective.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Official Gear is just...poor, poor design....sorry Nike but that is bad.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
I mean, how do you not have even ONE highlight from the kid who scored the most points in single game in the tourney?!?
Just moronic.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
welcome to coverage of K-State athletics....
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall staying at Wichita according to KWCH
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
And some woman just said, "Praise God Coach Marshall is staying."
I’m pretty sure God doesn’t care at all.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
and now we have the coverage of tweets....
glad I don’t watch the news on a regular basis.
The time for calm and rational discourse is past, now is the time for senseless bickering -Anonymous the Younger
by Anon_the_younger on Apr 4, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He put Wichita State in Wichita, therefore, you know how he feels about them.
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
On the news here:
Who will Yow pick to bring the Wolfpack back to glory?
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
It's going to boil down to, "Who will risk their professional career to work for her?"
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Jim Wooldridge should take that bullett
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"If there was a run on us, and the crowd gets goin' nuts, what are we going to do? How are we going to respond? How tough are we? Do we have some Jacob Pullen in us?" - Jimmy Dykes
I'm sure he's only a about ten more names down the list at this point.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so.
He’s at UC-Riverside now, and he’s only like 56.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You might be thinking of Asbury.
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
At this rate, she may have to settle for hiring her own penis.
by BracketCat on Apr 4, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, that's just MEAN...
but I rec’d it anyway!
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure
This is the winning BRACKET on ESPN.com
"To all the fake fans that just jump on and off the bandwagon who think we suck go cheer for somebody down the road then" -JP
They picked KSU to lose against Utah State...
We are not amused.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
Grrrr....
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by K. Scott Bailey on Apr 4, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
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