March Madness Thread

[Mizzoufan443]

Duke goes down. Defense wins!

That was one of the best basketball games I’ve ever seen, love Cooper Flagg but found myself pulling for Houston. What a crazy comeback. Houston plays so under control and with such force, along with excellent interior passing and a couple guards who can shoot the lights out. They play a style that is the complete opposite of Dennis Gates’s style. Both teams were incredibly well coached too. I missed the Florida Auburn game but so glad I watched that.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Duke goes down. Defense wins!

That was one of the best basketball games I’ve ever seen, love Cooper Flagg but found myself pulling for Houston. What a crazy comeback. Houston plays so under control and with such force, along with excellent interior passing and a couple guards who can shoot the lights out. They play a style that is the complete opposite of Dennis Gates’s style. Both teams were incredibly well coached too. I missed the Florida Auburn game but so glad I watched that.

Loved that Duke lost. Love to see them crying in the stands. Bunch of entitled pukes.

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Not only did Duke lose, but Flagg choked on a 10-foot jumper that probably would have won the game. Icing on the cake!

Houston was so unappreciated by the "experts" before the Tourney. The Cougars are having their say now. Never underestimate great D and a great coach along with tough, seasoned players who know how to win close games.

[Armchair QB]

2 great games last night. My bracket busted a long time ago (I had Mizzou beating Florida). But this final four has been a blast and really features the teams that deserve to be there.

I never liked Sampson at Oklahoma. I thought he was dirty. Maybe he was. But he has stood the test of time. He can really coach.

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And Walter Clayton Jr. put on a show against Auburn. I think he deserves serious consideration for player of the year. He has come up big when Florida needed him most against Texas Tech and now Auburn.

It's hard not to root for a guy like that. He just goes about his business and methodically puts his opponents away. No showboating. No taunting. How refreshing.

There's a guard who can create his own shot almost anytime he wants to either on the perimeter or in the paint. He will face a real test against that Houston defense. I'm looking forward to that game.

[dhsux]

Gonna go against the grain and pull for Houston.

Even if Missouri could lay claim they beat the National Champs.

[JackBolly]

All across NJ today Duke fans are in mourning - they thought they had bought the Nat'l Championship with all the 1rst rd NBA talent on their roster that carried a NIL of +$12M. Flagg demanded the ball in the end, and the $4.8M NIL player could only get off an off-balance 10' fall away floater that almost was an air ball. Sampson should be now safely in the Hall of Fame. If Houston wins it all, Sharp should be trnm MVP - always comes through in the clutch. FL has more talent just like Duke, but Houston has the better coach. Toughest team wins.

[11WSChamps]

And Walter Clayton Jr. put on a show against Auburn. I think he deserves serious consideration for player of the year. He has come up big when Florida needed him most against Texas Tech and now Auburn.

It's hard not to root for a guy like that. He just goes about his business and methodically puts his opponents away. No showboating. No taunting. How refreshing.

There's a guard who can create his own shot almost anytime he wants to either on the perimeter or in the paint. He will face a real test against that Houston defense. I'm looking forward to that game.

Clayton is the reason I picked Florida to win it all.

Guy ought to have "money" written on the back of his jersey.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Clayton grew on me the more I watched him. He wasn't particularly good against Mizzou in Gainesville, but I have never seen him play a clunker since. Likely #2 in the draft.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

One big one tonight. Go Gators.

[edwin drood]

One big one tonight. Go Gators.

I don't really have a preference, but if I'm picking, I'll pick the most experienced coach and go with Houston in a nail-biter.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

One big one tonight. Go Gators.

I don't really have a preference, but if I'm picking, I'll pick the most experienced coach and go with Houston in a nail-biter.

Well, he was sneaky and slimy when it wasn't allowed. A real dirt bag.

[Armchair QB]

I guess I’m going with Florida because we beat them and they’re in the SEC. But I respect the hell out of Houston. Should be a good one.

[edwin drood]

One big one tonight. Go Gators.

I don't really have a preference, but if I'm picking, I'll pick the most experienced coach and go with Houston in a nail-biter.

Well, he was sneaky and slimy when it wasn't allowed. A real dirt bag.

And now it IS allowed? Dang! Someone tell Gates!

[edwin drood]

If Houston can get their 3 point percentage over 20% they'll walk. So far, they stink.

[11WSChamps]

Florida is letting Houston's aggressiveness rattle them.

Gators just need to settle down and not turn the ball over.

Duke lost because they let the pressure get to them down the stretch.