Bored 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) March Madness is just 46 days away. Full TV Schedule for the Week of 2/2 - 2/8 The Games Most of You Can See MONDAY #1 Connecticut at #5 Louisville, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #21 Kansas at Baylor, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN TUESDAY #12 Purdue at Ohio State, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN South Carolina at Florida, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN WEDNESDAY West Virginia at #20 Syracuse, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #7 Wake Forest at Miami, 7:30/4:30 PM, ESPN2 #4 Duke at #10 Clemson, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN Missouri at #16 Texas, 9:30/6:30 PM, ESPN2 THURSDAY Vanderbilt at Alabama, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN Temple at #9 Xavier, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN2 #23 Illinois at Wisconsin, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN St. John's at Seton Hall, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN2 #24 Arizona State at Oregon, 10:30/7:30 PM, FSN #18 Gonzaga at Portland, 11:00/9:00 PM, ESPN2 SATURDAY #20 Syracuse at #17 Villanova, Noon/9:00 AM, ESPN Coppin State at South Carolina State, Noon/9:00 AM, ESPN2 Notre Dame at #15 UCLA, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* Mississippi at Vanderbilt, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* #16 Texas at Missouri, 2:00 PM/Noon, ESPN South Alabama at Western Kentucky, 2:00 PM/Noon, ESPN2 Oklahoma State at #21 Kansas, 3:30/12:30 PM, ABC* Arizona at Oregon, 3:30/12:30 PM, ABC* Indiana at #13 Michigan State, 4:00/1:00 PM, ESPN Southern Illinois at Missouri State, 4:00/1:00 PM, ESPN2 Michigan at #1 Connecticut, 6:00/3:00 PM, ESPN Davidson at Charleston, 6:00/3:00 PM, ESPN2 New Mexico State at Nevada, 8:00/5:00 PM, ESPN2 #14 Memphis at #18 Gonzaga, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN Washington State at California, 10:30/7:30 PM, FSN SUNDAY #12 Purdue at #23 Illinois, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS #22 Washington at Stanford, 5:30/2:30 PM, FSN Maryland at Georgia Tech, 7:30/4:30 PM, FSN Edited February 3, 2009 by Bored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 U of L vs. UConn should be a great game tomorrow. Unlike the Pitt game where I was reasonably certain of a win, this one won't be easy (not that the Pitt game was easy). But the Cardinals need this game to keep up with Marquette. Incidentally, I can't believe how easy of a time Marquette has had in the Big East thus far. Mostly mediocre teams and the somewhat decent teams have all been at home (WVU, Nova, G'Town). Their next 5 have the likes of DePaul, USF, Seton Hall, and St. John's. They better run it to 12-1 or so in conf. because the last 5 is much tougher: at G'Town, UConn, at U of L, at Pitt, Syracuse. Marquette seems like a good team but their schedule has been very favorable thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Double #1s FTW. Should be a great game tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Getting close enough to March Madness to start looking at who's on the bubble. The Bracket Project's Bracket Matrix is the place to go to find almost every bracket projection out there. Last Four In Boston College BYU USC Penn State Last Four Out Miami Oklahoma State Notre Dame Michigan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho Penguin 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Wake just got killed by Miami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Wow. Duke is about to lose and Oklahoma has a chance of losing too. UConn might get every #1 vote next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Well, Michigan tried like hell, but they couldn't pull the big upset at UConn. Seems like they can get up for the big boys (beating UCLA, splitting with Duke, playing UConn tough), but it just doesn't translate during Big Ten play. Michigan's still got a shot at the Tournament though, they just need to handle their business at home and try to get a road win or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Florida State overcame a 19 point deficit to upset #10 Clemson 65-61. HUGE win, absolutely huge. They let the game against North Carolina get away on a great late shot but this time they really made a statement about their future. Of course, they usually follow up these statements with a loss that shouldn't happen so I'm hoping they follow it up with a win. Great game, great comeback and just perfectly played second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 #9 Xavier just got upset as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Memphis destroyed Gonzaga tonight. To think, they might make it back in the top 10....in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Tyreke Evans is insane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Well, at least with all these teams going down that loss to UConn won't hurt as long as U of L takes down St. John's tomorrow at MSG. Dare I say it but UCLA might be playing some of the best basketball in the country right now, at least ever since that Washington loss. It's hard to read into that though. Are they really this good or is it just playing at home and catching a team like ND when they are really struggling? Bob, why do I somehow sense a Louisville/Memphis Sweet 16 game this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Full TV Schedule for Week 2/9 - 2/15 The Games Most of You Can See MONDAY West Virginia at #4 Pittsburgh, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #16 Kansas at #17 Missouri, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN TUESDAY #9 Michigan State at Michigan, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #10 Marquette at #13 Villanova, 7:30/4:30 PM, ESPN2 Florida at Kentucky, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN WEDNESDAY #23 Syracuse at #1 Connecticut, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #3 North Carolina at #6 Duke, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN #2 Oklahoma at Baylor, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN2 THURSDAY #5 Louisville at Notre Dame, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN Temple at St. Joseph's, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN2 #11 UCLA at #18 Arizona State, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN #22 Illinois at Northwestern, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN2 USC at Arizona, 10:30/7:30 PM, FSN FRIDAY #13 Villanova at West Virginia, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN SATURDAY Georgetown at #23 Syracuse, Noon/9:00 AM, ESPN #11 UCLA at Arizona, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* Kentucky at Arkansas, 1:00/10:00 AM, CBS* Texas at Colorado, 2:00 PM/11:00 AM, ESPN Oregon at Washington, 3:00 PM/Noon, FSN #16 Kansas at Kansas State, 3:30/12:30 PM, ABC* Florida at Georgia, 3:30/12:30 PM, ABC* Cincinnati at #4 Pittsburgh, 4:00/1:00 PM, ESPN Creighton at Southern Illinois, 5:00/2:00 PM, ESPN2 Stanford at California, 5:00/2:00 PM, FSN Tennessee State at Austin Peay, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN2 #24 Ohio State at Wisconsin, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN Niagara at Fairfield, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN2 SUNDAY #22 Illinois at Indiana, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS #6 Duke at Boston College, 5:30/2:30 PM, FSN #3 North Carolina at Miami, 7:45/4:45 PM, FSN USC at #18 Arizona State, 10:00/7:00 PM, FSN Edited February 10, 2009 by Bored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2009 WEDNESDAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Bracket Matrix Update (most projections thru Sunday's games) Last Four In Arizona Cincinnati Miami UNLV Last Four Out Georgetown Wisconsin Michigan St. Mary's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Edit: wrong thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 We ready(what, what) We ready(what, what) We ready(we ready, we ready) For y'alllll(come on, we ready, come on) We ready(we ready for) We ready(we ready for) We ready(we ready for) For y'all(we ready, we ready) WEEEEEEEEEEEE READYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FOR YALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Hey Cowboy, how did you appreciate that second half? Loved seeing the seniors walk off the court with four fingers in the air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho Penguin 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 I'm guessing UNC won. Ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Memphis is becoming scary good at this point. They destroyed Gonzaga on Saturday and last night Robert Dozier had a career high 23 points. It's amazing how Coach Cal has totally reimagined this team to be all about defence. I am concerned about the suspension of Matt Simpkins, since that leaves them thin at the front court. It sounds like Coach Cal knows this, as he gave him every chance in the world before pulling the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Bob, believe me when I say this but being all about defense isn't a formula to win it all in March. U of L is in much the same boat as Memphis, with the two teams being #1 and 2 in defense (according to kenpom.com). Thing is Memphis at least has a top 40 level offense and U of L is 90th in offense. If that game does happen in the tourney, it will be an eyesore. Once the regular season ends round up the teams that are legit contenders and avg. 78+ points a game and one of those teams will be the national champion. I've been reasonably impressed with Missouri this year, but then I liked Mike Anderson's UAB teams as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 I do think Memphis has to work on their jump shots, as I know defence isn't going to win a championship, because sooner or later, you're going to have to score. They've been shooting better though, and their games haven't been that ugly recently. They shot 44 percent last night and held Tulsa to 37 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Hey Cowboy, how did you appreciate that second half? Loved seeing the seniors walk off the court with four fingers in the air. Shit was not cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Temple NEARLY blew an 11 point lead in a minute. St Joes got it down to 2 with 4 seconds left but the St Joes player forced a shot when he had time to get closer and Temple literally SURVIVED with a win. Meanwhile, Louisville got destroyed by Notre Dame. Dame looked to be unraveling before this but they just dominated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Dear God that was just awful tonight. That game was the perfect storm of crap. All year U of L has gotten by with stellar D and zero offense, but tonight was the typical hideous shooting effort combined with ND just going nuts and hitting everything. Bottom line is this: The next two games are must wins (DePaul and Providence). Losing either at home is scary indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 So that Blake Griffin guy is pretty good. 40 points and 23 rebounds today. 22 double-doubles on the season. I wish he'd stay another year.....but no dice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Dama, I'll give it up for OU this year. They've been really top notch and the Big 12 is a bit better than people realize. Kansas has been strong even in a rebuilding year and Mizzou could be a real dark horse. It's really just Texas that is underwhelming. As far as Player of the Year goes though, I'd have to say Jodie Meeks. Maybe it's seeing UK's games locally but this guy is just awesome. Minus Patterson yesterday UK still beat Arkansas by 16 on the road with Meeks going for 45. Without Meeks UK wouldn't beat anyone at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) It's Bracket Buster Week with the feature match-up being Butler/Davidson although Stephen Curry's status is up in the air after spraining his ankle the other day. Here's a link to the full schedule. Full TV Schedule for Week of 2/16 - 2/22 The Games Most of You Can See MONDAY #4 Pittsburgh at #1 Connecticut, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN Texas at Texas A&M, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN TUESDAY #6 Michigan State at #19 Purdue, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN Maryland at #13 Clemson, 7:30/4:30 PM, ESPN2 Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN WEDNESDAY Providence at #7 Louisville, 7:30/4:30 PM, ESPN2 Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, 9:30/6:30 PM, ESPN2 THURSDAY #9 Duke at St. John's, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN #16 Xavier at Charlotte, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN2 Wisconsin at Indiana, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN Rutgers at #12 Villanova, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN2 Hawaii at Fresno State, 11:00/8:00 PM, ESPN2 #22 Washington at #20 UCLA, 11:00/8:00 PM, FSN FRIDAY Illinois State at Niagara, 7:00/4:00 PM, ESPN2 SATURDAY Northeastern at Wright State, 11:00/8:00 AM, ESPN2 #21 Butler at Davidson, Noon/9:00 AM, ESPN Tennessee at Kentucky, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* Army at Navy, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* Buffalo at Vermont, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, ESPN2 #10 Marquette at Georgetown, 2:00 PM/11:00 AM, ESPN Northern Iowa at Siena, 3:00 PM/Noon, ESPN2 Washington State at #20 UCLA, 3:00 PM/Noon, FSN San Diego State at New Mexico, 3:00 PM/Noon, Versus #3 North Carolina at Maryland, 3:30/12:30 PM, ABC #5 Memphis at UTEP, 4:00/1:00 PM, ESPN Utah State at St. Mary's, 5:00/2:00 PM, ESPN2 #2 Oklahoma at Texas, 9:00/6:00 PM, ESPN SUNDAY #12 Villanova at #24 Syracuse, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* #18 Illinois at Ohio State, 1:00 PM/10:00 AM, CBS* Wisconsin at #6 Michigan State, 3:00 PM/Noon, ESPN #8 Wake Forest at #9 Duke, 7:30/4:30 PM, FSN Arizona at #14 Arizona State, 10:00/7:00 PM, FSN Edited February 16, 2009 by Bored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Going to the UConn-Pitt game tomorrow night, and I gotta be honest, with Dyson out I'm quite nervous about what could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Bracket Matrix Update Last Four In Cincinnati Miami UNLV San Diego State Last Four Out USC Creighton Kansas State Georgetown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 It's quite bewildering that some hoops fans downplayed that Dyson injury. That seriously hurt UConn tonight combined with Blair making Thabeet look like a bitch out there. I thought about that potential big man matchup a few weeks ago when UConn trashed U of L, desperately wishing the Cardinals had some big mofo to knock Thabeet around. Blair is the sort that will knock Thabeet down, rough him up, put an armbar on him. Once someone stood up to Thabeet, he lost interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
