March Madness!

[Sect309Fan]

It's March 1st, and conference tournaments start this week. The OVC tourney starts tomorrow, with Murray, Morehead, Austin Peay, Eastern Illinois, Eastern KY, Tenn Tech, Jacksonville St, and TSU.

In the SEC, KY, UT, and Vandy are locks for the NCAA tourney, with Florida, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss on the bubble. The SEC tourney starts next week at the newly named Bridgestone Arena, and the fate of those bubble teams will be set.

Lipscomb won the Atlantic Sun conference regular season title by winning a 4-way tiebreaker (which included Belmont). Their tourney is March 3-6 in Macon, GA.

Feel free to discuss any other conference.

[Titansfan777]

Michigan f'd up bigtime this year. This might be my first year where none of my favorite teams make a playoff...

-Grizzlies
-Titans
-Mich Football
-Mich Basketball
-Mich Hockey
-Detroit Redwings
-Detroit Tigers

[Sect309Fan]

The Vandy-Florida game tonight is pretty big for both teams. If Vandy wins, they clinch a first round bye in the SEC tourney, and their chance for a #3 seed in the NCAA tourney increases. Florida would also be on shaky ground for the NCAA tourney, with a trip to Rupp to finish the season.

If Florida wins, they are a lock for the NCAA tourney. They also could get the #2 seed in the SEC East if they beat UK and Vandy loses at home to South Carolina. The tiebreaker would go to Florida because they would have gone 1-1 against Kentucky, while Vandy was winless against them.

It looks right now that both Vandy and UT are sitting on #4 seeds, and they could go up or down one spot depending on how they finish the season.

[Parddy]

Madison Square Garden...... Only the strong will survive the backyard wars.



http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/27961976_e66492181e.jpg

[Sect309Fan]

Madison Square Garden...... Only the strong will survive the backyard wars.

While I think the Bridgestone Arena is a much better basketball venue, it certainly doesn't have the prestige or mystique of Madison Square Gardens.

[Sect309Fan]

Vandy beats Florida 64-60! They shot only 8 free throws the whole game, but the last two by Beal put the game away. John Jenkins was the hero of the game, hitting 6 3-pointers. :bowdown:

I am so proud of this team. Florida was 19-0 when leading at the 5 min mark, but Vandy prevailed in the end. They finished 6-2 on the road in the SEC and guaranteed themselves a first round bye in the SEC tourney. Florida is now in danger of missing the NCAA tourney if they don't beat UK and don't do well in the SEC tourney.

[TITAN 1]

That was one hell of a game! Jenkins was in a zone! Why can I only post quick replies? I click reply to thread but still no smileys.

[Sect309Fan]

I am sad that Austin Peay fell to Tennessee Tech last night at home. Tech hit a 3 with 6 seconds left to break a tie and win the game.

Murray, Morehead, and Eastern Illinois all won as well, and they all play Friday night at the Bridgestone Arena at 6 and 8 PM. Championship is Saturday at 7 PM.

[Sect309Fan]

Here is a fascinating statistical analysis of all the seeding matchups that have happened in the NCAA tourney. http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/12999361/bracket-science-your-guide-to-every-seed-matchup?tag=coverlist_active;coverlist_footer

This could very well help your brackets when the time comes.

[Parddy]

I saw that stat last year, now it has been updated... That is a really cool stat... You definitely don't want to be a 12 seed or your asking for trouble...lol

[Sect309Fan]

I saw that stat last year, now it has been updated... That is a really cool stat... You definitely don't want to be a 12 seed or your asking for trouble...lol

Do you mean "you don't want to play a #12 seed"? Since 12 seeds upset 5 seeds quite a bit.

[Parddy]

Ooops yes, that is exactly what I meant..... You don't want to be a 5 seed... lol

[Parddy]

Vandy will be looking at a 4 or 5 seed I would think....... Maybe a 3 ?

[TitansFan23]

I am sad that Austin Peay fell to Tennessee Tech last night at home. Tech hit a 3 with 6 seconds left to break a tie and win the game.

Murray, Morehead, and Eastern Illinois all won as well, and they all play Friday night at the Bridgestone Arena at 6 and 8 PM. Championship is Saturday at 7 PM.

Golden Eagles! :cool:

[TITAN 1]

I can't believe Lipscomb lost in the first round of the A Sun tournament. I really thought they would win the tournament and get in the big dance. Good luck to them in the future.

[Sect309Fan]

And it looks like Lipscomb will not go to the NIT. In the event of a tie for 1st place in the conference, the team involved in the tiebreaker that goes the farthest but doesn't win gets the automatic bid.

Vandy's SEC bracket is looking really good now. UT and UK are in the same bracket now (opposite of Vandy), and if Vandy beats South Carolina Saturday, that pushes Georgia to that side as well (and leaves SC in Vandy's bracket). Miss. St. may be a #1 seed in the West, but they aren't that good, so Vandy has a great shot at the championship game.

[Titan723]

Louisville won their final game in Freedom Hall this afternoon knocking off #1 Syracuse.

[Sect309Fan]

I have to stop going to Vandy games. So far they lost the only two home games I went to. :(

[Orca]

Oh dont blame yourself, 309! This is just another variation of the Stallings Swoon that you should have been used to by now.

[Sect309Fan]

Oh dont blame yourself, 309! This is just another variation of the Stallings Swoon that you should have been used to by now.

10 times in the last 11 years Vandy has lost their final regular season game of the year. :banghead

So yeah, I am used to it. I just didn't believe it could possibly happen against a team with a 7 game losing streak.

[Titan723]

I have to stop going to Vandy games. So far they lost the only two home games I went to. :(

If Kentucky and Vandy both make it to the finals of the SEC tournament could you please try and attend for me? Thanks! :thumbsup

[kytitansfan1]

Louisville won their final game in Freedom Hall this afternoon knocking off #1 Syracuse.

They beat Syracuse twice but lose to Marquette by 21. This Cardinal team has driven me crazy this season.

Lots of fond memories of Freedom Hall but looking forward to the new arena.

[TITAN 1]

10 times in the last 11 years Vandy has lost their final regular season game of the year. :banghead

So yeah, I am used to it. I just didn't believe it could possibly happen against a team with a 7 game losing streak.

May have been the best thing that could happen since it didn't change any seedings.

[Titans and Turtles]

Opposing teams make a lot of noise, BUT.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4405077981_057440783b_o.gif

I can't hear you!!!

//FEAR

[Titansfan777]

I hat Vazquez...I cant wait to see him get hip checked by Ron Artest next year.

[Titans and Turtles]

I hat Vazquez...I cant wait to see him get hip checked by Ron Artest next year.

http://www.joewrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/haters-gonna-hate.gif

[Livid13]

Bring on the H-E-A-T, but I absolutely LOATHE college hoops. Take Dickie Vitale and shove him into Billy Maze's old gig. I HATE seeing college pukes all painted up and wacked out of their skulls. The game itself is okay, but let's face it, the ONLY thing that matters is the NCAA Tournament.

[Sect309Fan]

And it looks like Lipscomb will not go to the NIT. In the event of a tie for 1st place in the conference, the team involved in the tiebreaker that goes the farthest but doesn't win gets the automatic bid.

I did confirm that Jacksonville State will represent the Atlantic Sun in the NIT. They were the only team of the four tied teams not to lose in the first round (but hey did lose in the semis). I don't know if that is an Atlantic Sun rule or an NIT rule, but it does make sense.


And congrats to Murray from winning the OVC. (ugh, I hate saying that). Also congrats to the Austin Peay women for winning their championship!

[Sect309Fan]

Not surprisingly, Vandy will have face the consequences for losing to South Carolina, and that is playing Georgia tonight in the semi-finals. :(

It would have been 10 times easier to face South Carolina (who blew a huge lead yesterday in a loss to Alabama) or Arkansas, but because of that loss, they face the a team that has been as tough as Kentucky against them.

UT struggled early against LSU, but they shook the rust off in the 2nd half and beat LSU fairly easily. Florida did beat Auburn and now faces Mississippi St in a game that very well could eliminate the loser from NCAA contention.

[TitansFan23]

Alabama is looking good thus far against UK.

[TITAN 1]

Wow! Jenkins was in a zone as Vandy beats Georgia 78-66.

[Titansfan777]

god i hate the buckeyes...nothing has gone right this year for any of the michigan teams (hockey too)

[Sect309Fan]

Wow! Jenkins was in a zone as Vandy beats Georgia 78-66.

I just read the recap. Wow! What a great job he did for his first postseason game.

So far, the SEC tourney is shaping up like I hoped. I just want Vandy to reach the finals against either UT or UK. Go Vandy!!!!!!

[TitansFan23]

UT looked sloppy.

They were bouncing the ball off their legs, double-dribbling and just looked like they didn't want to be there most of the game.

I hope they put up a better fight against UK.

Vandy looks pretty good, but Miss State will be tough to beat; they gave Vandy a solid game in Memorial back in Feb.

[Titan723]

I was very impressed the way UK handled Tennessee after that awful play against Alabama Friday. On to the SEC championship!

[felloffthewagon]

C_a_t_s, cats, cats, cats

[Titan723]

Cousins!! :bowdown:bowdown:bowdown

Cats win!!! 26 time SEC champs!!

[TitansFan23]

I don’t know why, but I really dislike UK this year.

Maybe it’s Calipari. Maybe it’s because they seem to get away with a lot of fouls. Maybe it’s the fact that they keep showing Ashley Judd jumping around in the stands; not that there’s a problem with that mind you, she is hot, but it gets annoying. It’s like, we know already, Ashley is a UK fan.

Anyway, Tennessee will be lucky to advance to the second round. That team truly is Jekyll and Hyde, and I’m starting to wonder if Pearl has what it takes to make them a serious contender.

Miss State just flat out choked today.

Vandy may have a chance at the sweet 16, but I don’t see them going farther than that. I don’t believe they’ll beat the winner of Gonzaga/Syracuse.

I also don’t believe UK will make it to the Final Four. I see West Virginia winning the East.

My Final Four prediction:

Kansas|Syracuse
West Virginia|Baylor

Final:

Syracuse|West Virginia

Champion:

Syracuse

[Titan723]

That possible Louisville/Duke 2nd round game really interests me. Louisville is better then their record shows. They knocked off Syracuse twice and should have beaten WVU and Pittsburgh on the road. Puke better watch out if they end up matched against them.

[TitansFan23]

Yeah, Louisville really had Syracuse number this year; that zone D didn't work too well against them.

Kansas has the #1 overall seed, but that bracket they're in (Midwest) doesn't reflect it.

I have them advancing, but wouldn't be surprised if they get knocked off.

[Sect309Fan]

I was really shocked to see UT fall to a #6 seed. The only thing that makes sense is that they were 2-6 against top 50 teams. Though r
those 2 wins were against #1 seeds in the tourney.

Vandy has a favorable draw. They should have a size advantage over Murray, and they can beat Butler. Of all the #1 seeds out there, Syracuse looks the most vulnerable, and it is far away from their fanbase.

[TitansFan23]

Vanderbilt (24-8, 4-seed). There's been a lot of complaining (rightfully) about the botched job the selection committee did with seedings this year. Few mis-seedings were more baffling than Vanderbilt, which certainly showed it can lose to inferior competition this season (lost to Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Western Kentucky). The Commodores aren't getting a lot of run in the hour-to-hour conversation about the tournament, but they certainly fall in the overrated-due-to-seeding category. A 4? We're still waiting for an explanation as to why this happened. Vanderbilt's alpha dog, A.J. Ogilvy, has spent far too much time in the background and will need to flip the switch immediately. We love Murray State to upset Vandy in the early tip on Friday.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Don-t-fall-for-em-The-five-most-overrated-team?urn=ncaab,228073

[ZachLV27]

I'm with most of the analysts here and I'm picking Vandy to lose to Murray State.

[ZachLV27]

I created a Bracket Pick'Em group over at Yahoo.

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

Go to Join Group.

Group ID# 124464
Password: tenntitans

[TitansFan23]

I created a Bracket Pick'Em group over at Yahoo.

http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

Go to Join Group.

Group ID# 124464
Password: TennTitans

I keep getting an error on the password.

[ZachLV27]

I keep getting an error on the password.

Try it in all lowercase. It seems Yahoo changes the passwords to all lowercase for some reason. If that doesn't work I'll change the password.

[TitansFan23]

Try it in all lowercase. It seems Yahoo changes the passwords to all lowercase for some reason. If that doesn't work I'll change the password.

That worked...

[Sect309Fan]

I'm with most of the analysts here and I'm picking Vandy to lose to Murray State.

As an OVC fan and a Vandy fan, I just don't see any way Murray wins this game. The OVC has lost all relevence in this tourney since the late 80's.

Vandy wins by 15 or more. I think they have a chance at the elite eight.

[Serge]

As an OVC fan and a Vandy fan, I just don't see any way Murray wins this game. The OVC has lost all relevence in this tourney since the late 80's.

Vandy wins by 15 or more. I think they have a chance at the elite eight.

Elite 8? I think UTEP gets by Butler and I don't see Vandy getting by UTEP.

GO MINERS!!!!

[TitansFan23]

As an OVC fan and a Vandy fan, I just don't see any way Murray wins this game. The OVC has lost all relevence in this tourney since the late 80's.

Vandy wins by 15 or more. I think they have a chance at the elite eight.

No way they beat Syracuse.

[Sect309Fan]

No way they beat Syracuse.

If Louisville can beat them twice, Vandy can too.

[Parddy]

As an OVC fan and a Vandy fan, I just don't see any way Murray wins this game. The OVC has lost all relevence in this tourney since the late 80's.

Vandy wins by 15 or more. I think they have a chance at the elite eight.


Nope. Looks like you are going to have to sweat it out till the end. Gotta love this tourney.

[TitansFan23]

Murray giving Vandy all they want right now.

[Titan723]

Murray wins at the buzzer!!

[ZachLV27]

And down goes Vandy!

[TitansFan23]

Game Over!

[Parddy]

Ouch!

[TTP77]

i can't believe Vandy lost!

[HALL45ROX]

Sorry 309......
Just like the Titans chocking in the first playoff game they play....

[zonian]

Sorry 309......
Just like the Titans chocking in the first playoff game they play....

Amen...

[felloffthewagon]

Some hella great games today.

Ogilvy is soft and vanishes at very inopportune times.

The Cats always know when its time to nut up, or shut up.

[Titan723]

Its raining 3's in the Big Easy.

[kytitansfan1]

Some surprises early. I'm no better than most at picking winners and today proves it. Here's a look at my early bracket...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x183/granddaddydad/scan0004.jpg

[TitansFan23]

Tennessee moves on...

[TitansFan23]

Damn, these games are crazy!

[Comar]

Poor Vandy fans. It's like football season all over again.

[Parddy]

Survive and advance..........Truer words were never spoken. Hey, my dog (UConn) is fighting it out in the N.I.T., at least Vandy got to dance the big dance... Sorry 309, first round losses sting bad. I feel for ya.

[Orca]

As an OVC fan and a Vandy fan, I just don't see any way Murray wins this game. The OVC has lost all relevence in this tourney since the late 80's.

Vandy wins by 15 or more. I think they have a chance at the elite eight.

Never underestimate the ability of a Stallings team to underachieve and disappoint.

[TTP77]

Down goes Temple!

[Parddy]

First Richmond and now Temple... A-10 taking a beating too.

[TITAN 1]

To each his own but I disagree. The Racers were the better team in my opinion. A lot better than I thought they were. I thought it was a great season considering Vandy only had one senior. The future looks very bright.

[Titan723]

Northern Iowa up 12 on Kansas with 12+ to go. :ohmy

[ZachLV27]

Kansas loses and my bracket gets even uglier.

[Titan723]

My bracket is finished.

[Titansfan777]

Well on a day where I had only 6 losses coming in, I now have had the worst day ever...i have 3 or 4 wins so far today...damn!!!

But I'm still wayyyyy up on everyone in my dorm building...5 dollar buy in with over a hundred people makes for a weekend...

[Parddy]

My bracket is finished.

WHAT???????? You didn't take Kentucky? You got what you deserved then...LMAO


Um, my bracket is officially done!

[Titan723]

WHAT???????? You didn't take Kentucky? You got what you deserved then...LMAO


Um, my bracket is officially done!

Have them in the finals. Didn't wanna jinx myself. ;)
I dont think I have picked the Cats to win it all since 1997. That was when we lost the final to Arizona. Damn you Pitino for not playing Derek Anderson!!

[Parddy]

The Northern Iowa Panthers... Who would have believed it? Kentucky looks real good right now.... I thought their youth would show up in the tourney so I went with Kansas. Big mistake. The Cats are going to be tough to beat....

[TitansFan23]

UK better hope they don't run into Syracuse in the title game.

That zone D will give them fits.

[Titan723]

UK better hope they don't run into Syracuse in the title game.

That zone D will give them fits.

I think there is a really good chance the Zag's upset Syracuse this afternoon.

In 1996 when KY won the NCAA's it was against Syracuse. KY also beat Wake Forest in the tournament and a John Calipari coached UMass team in the Final Four.

[TitansFan23]

Maryland gets beat at the buzzer.

Hell of a tournament so far.

[TitansFan23]

I think there is a really good chance the Zag's upset Syracuse this afternoon.

In 1996 when KY won the NCAA's it was against Syracuse. KY also beat Wake Forest in the tournament and a John Calipari coached UMass team in the Final Four.

Syracuse routes Gonzaga.

That 2-3 zone will be difficult for UK to deal with.

[Titans and Turtles]

Maryland gets beat at the buzzer.

Hell of a tournament so far.

Sad Turtle is Sad.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/ChristianPovlsen/sad_turtle.jpg

[Titan723]

Down goes Syracuse.

[merl13]

Wow start of 2OT is the Xavier game. One of the best I have ever seen they just cant miss the 3. Awesome game.

[Sect309Fan]

I looked at my Yahoo picks (from this thread) for the first time since I made them, and I was doing better than I realized. Everyone that participated is very close to one another right now, but several people already have their champions out.

I have 3 elite eight picks right, and if Ohio State, Purdue, and Baylor can win tonight, I will have 6. I still have UK, Kansas State, and Baylor alive for my Final Four, and I have Kentucky winning it all. I just wish I hadn't picked Kansas to be in the finals with them.

[TTP77]

I feel badly for Keith with the 'Cuse losing. My Vols are hanging in there with tOSU. so far. i'm so nervous i couldn't spit even if that was something i did :lol

[Sect309Fan]

Vols win!!! Elite eight for the first time in school history!

When it comes to the NCAA tourney, I cheer for every SEC team. That was a tough win. Chism was awesome.

[TitansFan23]

Tennessee going to Elite 8 Baby!

[Titan723]

SEC >> Big Ten ;)

[TTP77]

Chism and Prince were both awesome when it mattered! I'm so proud of my Vols. I'm verklempt right now... [insert SNL photo here]

[Sect309Fan]

Kentucky can't hit threes or free throws. Ugh, what a crappy way for them to end their season.

[TTP77]

what a whacky tourney it's been! but i love it lol :)

[TTP77]

OMG i'm so nervous...

[ZachLV27]

Kentucky can't hit threes or free throws. Ugh, what a crappy way for them to end their season.

When missing your first 20 3 point shots you should probably change your game plan. Hell, they should have changed it after missing their 1st 10.

I love watching Calipari do what he does best.

[Sect309Fan]

UT played really hard today, but they came up just short. It is so hard to defend that final shot (ask Vandy).

[TitansFan23]

Pearl needs to get a dominate player.

Prince is good, but he's not his cousin, and none of the other guys can take over games.

I saw a lot of dumb turnovers and missed free-throws that you just can't have and expect to win in a close game like this.

It was a good game, and overall great season for the VOLS, but I hate seeing a game end like that.

I expect a Duke/MSU title game with Duke winning it all.

[Titan723]

Sucky feeling huh Vol fans?? I feel your pain. But hey, congrats for reaching your first Elite 8.

[Old Oilers Fan]

Big Ten >> SEC ;)

:lol

[TTP77]

we choked at the end. that just plain sucks. still, i'm proud of how far our basketball program has come. i didn't expect us to go this far or do this well so it's all good as far as i'm concerned. it's sorta strange to think that the basketball program at this point is better than the football program though. :lol

[Sect309Fan]

I wouldn't say UT choked. Pearl had a big coaching decision at the end. Take the clock all the way down under 5 seconds and go for the winning shot, knowing there wouldn't be a second chance, OR do what they did and shoot with 11 seconds left, knowing they would at worst get a chance to tie at the end if they missed.

What I didn't like is that Hopson took the shot, when he isn't a good free throw shooter. I would rather see a better shooter out there take it, for just that occassion. And when he missed the 2nd, there should have been at least one UT player to run back to defend. Instead, they all were trying for the rebound and couldn't quite get back on defense.

I did think UT played as smart as they could when Michigan State missed the 2nd free throw on purpose. They instantly called the time out, losing only .2 seconds. Prince just didn't get a clean catch of the inbounds pass.

[TTP77]

did you see all the missed shots before we even got there? or the guy left completely wide open under the basket? you cannot make those kind of mistakes in a big game like this. that's a choke job. IMO

[Titan723]

I was pissed Saturday night after the UK loss. Now that I've had time to reflect on it I am happy the way the season went. After watching the 2 years of garbage Billy Gillispie brought to UK I was happy the way it turned out. We went undefeated at home, was the first program to reach 2000 wins, and won the SEC regular season and tournament. Hopefully Coach Cal goes out and recruits some players that know how to shoot the damn ball. Best wishes to Wall, Cousins, and especially Patrick Patterson in the NBA.
I would also like to wish WVU, Butler, and Michigan State the best of luck this weekend. I will never wish Duke any luck. They can rot as far as I am concerned.

[TitansFan23]

I wouldn't say UT choked. Pearl had a big coaching decision at the end. Take the clock all the way down under 5 seconds and go for the winning shot, knowing there wouldn't be a second chance, OR do what they did and shoot with 11 seconds left, knowing they would at worst get a chance to tie at the end if they missed.

What I didn't like is that Hopson took the shot, when he isn't a good free throw shooter. I would rather see a better shooter out there take it, for just that occassion. And when he missed the 2nd, there should have been at least one UT player to run back to defend. Instead, they all were trying for the rebound and couldn't quite get back on defense.

I did think UT played as smart as they could when Michigan State missed the 2nd free throw on purpose. They instantly called the time out, losing only .2 seconds. Prince just didn't get a clean catch of the inbounds pass.

I wouldn't call it a choke either.

However, the missed free-throws and dumb turnovers throughout the game eventually did the VOLS in.

You just can't do that in a tight game against a team like Michigan State.

The best thing about getting to the E8, is the exposure it will bring to UT on the recruiting trail.

The VOLS already have one of the top recruits coming in next year (Tobias Harris), and they have other recruits interested (Josh Selby, C.J. Leslie).

[TTP77]

If you can't come through in clutch time then what do you call it? What do you guys consider a choke job then? i'm asking because I'm really curious. to me it's the very definition. we were particularly bad at the end when it mattered on hitting shots and taking care of the ball.

[TitansFan23]

If you can't come through in clutch time then what do you call it? What do you guys consider a choke job then? i'm asking because I'm really curious. to me it's the very definition. we were particularly bad at the end when it mattered on hitting shots and taking care of the ball.

Tennessee has been like that all year though. They play recklessly at times, making stupid turnovers and dumb penalties (see Prince getting two fouls within 2 minutes).

I really didn't see anything different from them yesterday.

Brian Williams couldn't even hit the rim from the charity line, but then, he's just not very good from there.

MSU stifled the inside game, and forced Tennessee to shoot from the outside. They actually started out really good, but faded towards the end.

Tennessee has been spotty all season. One minute they're beating Kansas and Kentucky, the next they're getting handled by South Carolina and Georgia.

That's why it's difficult to call the loss a choke. MSU was favored, and Tennessee played about as well as expected of them. It's just that wasn't good enough.

If you want to see a choke, see Kansas losing to Northern Iowa.

[TTP77]

ok, thanks! i asked not because i wanted to argue the point but because i was prepared to concede it lol. But i agree they started out good and actually could have sealed the deal except they left a guy uncovered under the basket i think on those Williams FT's. Or maybe it was a bit later. that's why i said we choked. we literally had the deal in hand and let it slip though. sigh. Williams is a great story though. did you see that article about him in the Tennessean? but my big bro and i were laughing at how clumsy he is during the game friday night. he literally trips over his own feet sometimes lol.

i do agree the future is bright for UT bball. it's great to see!

[Sect309Fan]

If you can't come through in clutch time then what do you call it? What do you guys consider a choke job then?.

In basketball, I consider a choke job when you have game practically won with 5 minutes left (10 point lead or more), and then go on to lose it. See Ohio State-UT of three years ago.

UT never had a big enough lead (if they had any lead at all) in the final 5 minutes to come close to a choke. Heck, I don't even consider the Vandy-Murray game a choke by Vandy because is was so tight the whole game.

[TitansFan23]

I believe the definition of choke is Memphis/Kansas.

Now THAT was a choke!

[TTP77]

I'm pretty sure we had the lead with about roughly a minute left and a Vol at the FT line. We left an MSU player uncovered under the basket. I think that was after Williams missed two FT's (one didn't even hit the basket lol).

anyway, i'm proud of how this team played this year. When the year started (january 1) I thought we were destined for cellar dwelling in the SEC. But they scrapped and hung in there and made history. Such a great story...

[Sect309Fan]

Congrats to Butler for making it to the National Championship game! (52-50)

[TTP77]

That Butler coach is pretty impressive. The officiating was not all that good IMO.

[TitansFan23]

Butler would have a hard time beating Duke without injuries, with them it's going to be almost impossible.

Duke wins #4.

[TTP77]

Duke wins #4. :puke but probably true

[MillaKilla8]

Butler will win.

[Yvette]

Will UConn women have two perfect seasons at the end of this game?

[TitansFan23]

This game is hard to watch.

20-12 at the half. :sleep

[Yvette]

Incredible game and I'm glad I stuck with it!

[ZachLV27]

Maya Moore is one of those special talents that is just tons of fun to watch even if you don't follow the sport.

For me the horrendous first half added to the intrigue of the game. I kept wondering when UCONN would go on one of their famous runs and I knew Moore would be the one to get them going.

I'm still shaking my head trying to figure out why they didn't start attacking Appel the second she came back into the game. She could hardly get down the court and they continued to shoot the outside shot. It took the a good 6 or 7 minutes of game time before they went after her.

Congrats UCONN and Auriemma on their 7th National Championship. 7-0 lifetime in the NC game. That's just insane.

[Yvette]

I hardly ever watch basketball and did last night because of the historical significance. The irony of them being down for the first time ever at the end of the half wasn't lost on me, and added to that intrigue. I kept wondering how in the hell these ladies had a win streak with crappy shooting like that??? Then Maya Moore came alive and I understood. I couldn't hardly stand to blink because I knew I'd miss something.

[Sect309Fan]

The irony of them being down for the first time ever at the end of the half wasn't lost on me

UConn was behind at halftime when they met in the regular season as well.