March Madness Thread

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

My bracket looked pretty good with 7 of the 8, but thought it was busted when Florida (my NC) was down 10 with 7 minutes left. TT was unstoppable taking it to the hoop & FL missed so many 3's. It all turned around when TT missed those front ends. Didn't hurt that Clayton went into Fantasy Mode.

Hauck hit two huge threes.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

I hate Duke. They just snap their fingers and kids flock in there. Rooting for anyone and everyone to beat their lame butts in the final four.

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I hate Duke as well, but man, they totally outclassed Bama tonight, and Flagg wasn't even that great on offense. But he was great on D, as were the rest of the Dukies. I didn't realize they were that good on D. Smothered Bama at the 3 line and at the rim. Impressive.

It's looking like Florida may have the only chance to beat Duke. Duke has so much balance and depth and size that Flagg can have an off game for him, and it doesn't matter.

We shall see!

[edwin drood]

I hate Duke. They just snap their fingers and kids flock in there. Rooting for anyone and everyone to beat their lame butts in the final four.

In their defense, there are other attractants, like 5 national titles, 18 Final Four appearances, an absolutely first rate college and first rate professional schools, a great place to live, culturally diverse, great healthcare, recreational opportunities ( hiking, skiing, 3 hours from the Atlantic ocean). And to think, it was all founded on cigarette money...

[edwin drood]

Houston slowing down with a big lead. Might be a mistake.

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Regular Season Rick may never shed that label or the one that his offenses just die too often. Houston says, I'll see your defense and raise you. 50 points for Tennessee. Bye!

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Sparty Another team that can't score. Just like Tennessee. They were dead last in the B1G in 3-point shooting. And it sure showed today. Brick after brick.

[edwin drood]

17 years since four #1 seeds advance to the Final Four. MSU couldn't hit the sidewalk with spit in the first half.

[acco40]

Final Four is now determined.
#1 beat a #2
#1 beat a #2
#1 beat a #2
#1 beat a #3

Not many big upsets in this tournament. We had a #10 get into the Sweet 16 but no real big upsets this year. A couple of #10s beat #7s (New Mexico & Arkansas) and sadly an #11 beat a #6 (Mizzou lost to Drake) and a couple of #12s beat #5s (Colorado State beat Memphis, McNeese State beat Clemson) but that's really about it. Pure luck of the draw or due to NIL? I think it's simply luck.

[12xu]

Go Gators!!!!!

[edwin drood]

Go Gators!!!!!

I don't think they'll handle Broome.

[12xu]

Gators win!! Slimeball Pearl and his hackmasters go home!!!

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Gators win!! Slimeball Pearl and his hackmasters go home!!!

Officials let Auburn get away with murder. Absolutely favored Auburn for some reason, but Florida overcame that. Love to see Brucie Boy lose.

[Armchair QB]

Clayton Jr is an absolute stud. Ice running through his veins. He’s going to be an awesome pro. Whoever drafts that kid is getting a good one.

Hey, remember when we almost ran this Florida team off their own floor? Kind of tells you what our ceiling was.

[Lightning Rod]

Duke goes down. Defense wins!

[cardinalsfever44]

Duke goes down. Defense wins!

1 made FG in the final 10:30 for Duke. Incredible choke job.