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nelsonmuntz

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It is amazing how big a talent advantage that Calipari has, and he still loses to a team of castoffs from flyover country that was picked to finish last in its league and lost to Butler this year.

It drives me crazy when i see a team attack the basket when they are down over 2 possessions in the last 20 seconds. It is too late for two points, and it feels to me like stat-padding rather than trying to win.
 
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Sucks for the under bettors (142.5). It was trending under until this flurry.
 

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Calipari has slid so far in the NIL and Transfer Portal world that I don’t really give a spit about him either way. I feel the same way about Kentucky that I feel about Clemson or Oklahoma State. Just another generic, mediocre basketball program.

Wherever he coaches I'll root against them with every fiber of my being.
 
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Kstate will be tough to beat after this win, they will now have UCONN 2014 level mojo and we know better than anyone that a hot point guard can carry a team to a championship.
Yep. Play loose. Play with a chip on your shoulder, and, back it up with stud point guards. Everyone expects you to lose. House money.
 
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Sweet 16: No UNC, Dook or Kentucky

Even with all the advantages they get……that’s some stellar coaching there

Edit: how could I forget that perennially March underachiever Kansas????
 

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Kentucky, Duke, UNC, Kansas - what do they all have in common? None will be playing the second weekend.

Puts more pressure on UConn. The second weekend needs a Blue Blood program.
 
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Sweet 16 without Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, or UNC is gorgeous. This tournament is ripe for the taking. Go Huskies
 

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Jerome Tang has a bachelors degree from Charter Oak State College. Great season for K-State. Easy team to root for.
 

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UCLA was a play in winner and went to the final 4 in 2021. The first year of the play in VCU went to the final 4 with Shaka.
Thanks for the correction, I didn't recall that. While those two made the FF, overall First Four winners competing for at-large spots have only made it to the 2nd weekend five times out of 24 (20.8%) vs a 38.5% success rate for 11 seeds vs 6 seeds since the field expanded in 1985. Tired legs pretty much has to be a factor in that lower success rate, ya think?
 
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Michigan State's always dangerous in March. Quick start for them.
 

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Kentucky, Duke, UNC, Kansas - what do they all have in common? None will be playing the second weekend.
Now that's a group of blue bloods I'd rather not join.
 
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Thanks for the correction, I didn't recall that. While those two made the FF, overall First Four winners competing for at-large spots have only made it to the 2nd weekend five times out of 24 (20.8%) vs a 38.5% success rate for 11 seeds vs 6 seeds since the field expanded in 1985. Tired legs pretty much has to be a factor in that lower success rate, ya think?
Either you‘re not comparing apples to apples here, or your stats are wrong.
 

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