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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 14, 2012 13:48:31 GMT -5
When was the last time JTIII got a technical? The other phantom technical - in the East Regional Final in 2007 from Curtis Shaw. |
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Post by SFHoya99 on Mar 14, 2012 13:50:43 GMT -5
Aside from the "not built for comebacks" comment, the "overseeded" comment based on ESPN's made-up BPI, and the stupidity of over/under-appreciation (which means what?), there's nothing really wrong with that analysis in general. A 70/30 chance of us winning? That seems pretty reasonable. And our turnovers issues and their 3 pt proficiency are potential problems. We need to own the boards, play calm and smart. We should win, but Belmont is a good team and it's not like an "upset" would be an historic event. Shouldn't we be pretty pleased with a 70% chance of winning? I am. Though in McBrick's head, I am putting the odds at 100%. No doubt. ;D Yes, although I bet the 3/14 historically is closer to 20% or lower. But maybe I'm wrong. Either way though, if we lose, the reaction and meltdown of the fans won't be like they just rolled craps -- it'll be THIS IS A TRAVESTY! NO ONE SHOULD EVER LOSE TO BELMONT! I do think there's a lot of reasons to think they could upset us -- and a lot of reasons to think that might be a misguided thought. After the last few years, I'm nervous as hell. Hopefully the players aren't. |
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Post by Hoyaholic on Mar 14, 2012 13:50:51 GMT -5
Our horses vs. theirs and we bash them. Novel concept for you im sure, LD. So by extension you would rather have Belmont's coach than III. Got it. |
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Post by jgalt on Mar 14, 2012 14:05:46 GMT -5
Our horses vs. theirs and we bash them. Novel concept for you im sure, LD. So by extension you would rather have Belmont's coach than III. Got it. To be fair, Rick Byrd is a very good coach. |
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Post by blueandgray on Mar 14, 2012 14:28:41 GMT -5
Seth Davis picks Belmont to go to the Sweet 16
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Post by Boz on Mar 14, 2012 14:43:50 GMT -5
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Post by daytonahoya31 on Mar 14, 2012 14:53:10 GMT -5
the lack of respect we've received this week has been disgusting
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 14, 2012 14:57:37 GMT -5
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jgalt
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Post by jgalt on Mar 14, 2012 14:58:21 GMT -5
More to the point, Andy Glockner at Sport Illustrated (who watches CBB way more closely than Davis does) says he fills out his bracket in about 30 seconds because it is such a toss up. |
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Post by CaliHoya on Mar 14, 2012 15:01:40 GMT -5
When's the last time Belmont faced a legit opponent?
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 14, 2012 15:02:37 GMT -5
This guy: goo.gl/tVTZHis likely to have more bracket success than Seth Davis. |
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Post by Hoyaholic on Mar 14, 2012 15:41:35 GMT -5
When's the last time Belmont faced a legit opponent? They lost their first game of the year by 1 to Duke, then by 16 to Memphis. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2012 15:49:21 GMT -5
When's the last time Belmont faced a legit opponent? They lost their first game of the year by 1 to Duke, then by 16 to Memphis. But they stayed close in that Memphis game until the last 5-6 minutes. So, naturally, they'll blow the doors off the Hoyas. |
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Post by kchoya on Mar 14, 2012 15:54:26 GMT -5
Seth Davis picks Belmont to go to the Sweet 16 A bunch of "experts" on that page on cnnsi picked Belmont -- including a few brackets where they go to the Sweet 16. |
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Post by blueeagle on Mar 14, 2012 16:00:19 GMT -5
As a fan, it is weird seeing us touted as the favorite but being treated like the underdog. I hope that the guys have their blinders on and just play ball.
They should approach this game like a bank robber planning a heist - have a plan, execute, and leave all the baggage behind for an easy getaway.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Mar 14, 2012 16:07:28 GMT -5
I really would love to have a USF-style demolition of Belmont. I think for all us who have endured the ups and downs of the season, it would be a nice gift to fans to give us a blowout where we can be resting calm with 5 minutes remaining on the clock.
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 14, 2012 16:19:36 GMT -5
the lack of respect we've received this week has been disgusting Jon Rothstein has G'town in his final 4. He loves the teams length & defense. |
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Post by gahoya on Mar 14, 2012 16:22:43 GMT -5
Even if it comes with a completely frustrating first half in which nobody scores and the game could really go either way?
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Post by NCHoya on Mar 14, 2012 16:39:19 GMT -5
My thing with these pundits is who has Belmont beaten to warrant such high level discussion? Their best wins are to two NIT teams, Middle Tenn State and Marshall. I look at a team like Long Beach State or Harvard and at least I can say they beat some BCS conference teams. Even if they got past the Hoyas how do you pick them again against another real team? I just do not get the fascination with Belmont I guess.
I hope we clamp down and smother them into their worst offensive game in 5 years while Henry creates a lay-up line for himself and our cutters.
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Post by NCHoya on Mar 14, 2012 16:41:16 GMT -5
So he liked Belmont last year too? And Oakland in the Sweet 16 - okay then. |
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