Saturday, March 22, 2008

Conscious Choice


Not to get all Dickie V on you, but Friday flat out delivered, boys and girls. From Stephen Curry to Ty Rogers to the American Eagles to the Midwest Region double-digit bloodbath, and yes, Teejay's Siena Saints (we'll not say anything about Dan Dakich), the action was top notch from beginning to end. We're guaranteed at least two #12 seeds in the Sweet Sixteen, while all the top seeds looked strong to quite strong. The light, the heat, indeed.

On to Sunday's games, just because we know you want to be able to make awful puns in a safe, nurturing environment:

(13) Siena vs. (12) Villanova (12:10, Tampa, FL)
Val Kilmer approves of Siena's run, which keeps going for another week. Has Teejay mentioned that he picked them to win a game in the tourney?

(7) Miami vs. (2) Texas (2:15, Little Rock, AR)
There's no scenario under which Miami beats Texas in this game, save the 'Canes suiting up Dwyane Wade. Horns move on to Houston.

(7) Butler vs. (2) Tennessee (2:30, Birmingham, AL)
I've resisted and resisted and resisted jumping on the Butler bandwagon, playing against type even as I've wanted to believe. Now, I believe - that's a good damn team. Bulldogs surprise the Vols.

(10) Davidson vs. (2) Georgetown (2:50, Raleigh, NC)
Stephen Curry ain't getting 40 against the Hoyas. The country's best defensive team denies the dream for the Wildcats.

(13) San Diego vs. (12) Western Kentucky (2:50, Tampa, FL)
I'm drinking the Torero Kool-Aid. Oh. Sorry.

(8) Mississippi State vs. (1) Memphis (4:45, Little Rock, AR)
I really think MSU can win this game. Really. They can. And I think they...won't. But I reserve the right to point to this as evidence that I thought they kindamaybecould if they do.

(6) Oklahoma vs. (3) Louisville (5:00, Birmingham, AL)
This'll be the most lopsided game of the day - I think Pitino's gang is headed to San Antonio. Sooners are just a speedbump.

(9) Arkansas vs. (1) North Carolina (5:15, Raleigh, NC)
Heels aren't going to lose 25 miles from Chapel Hill. Bums me out, but that doesn't make it less true.

39 comments:

Geoff said...

At Verizon...so far...4 Duke fans and 35,253 WVU fans....

rob said...

insert obligatory joke about the number of teeth in the wvu contingent here.

T.J. said...

Whoops I was in the wrong thread...Geoffrey, what beverage plan did you go with?

T.J. said...

The SEC is having some trouble, eh?

Geoff said...

Multiple flasks of captain...and some pregame cordials.

Geoff said...

Saw Agent Steinz outside...chose not to bother him...

Mark said...

who says the SEC is struggling? Florida blitzed Creighton in the NIT last night.

Mark said...

Jon Scheyer gets more FTs from his pump fake than anybody this side of Sam Cassell.

T.J. said...

So, is Joe Alexander Kerry Kittles?

Mark said...

No...he's John Wallace.

Geoff said...

This is like being at a WVU home game.
Aundray Blatche is sitting in our section.

Mark said...

Has he propositioned you yet?

Geoff said...

Negative. And btw...Bob Huggins isn't wasting his salary on suits...good lord. "You're gonna like the way you look...I guarantee it..."

Mark said...

I imagine he has an entire separate closet just for jumpsuits...

Geoff said...

If you were watching on tv...you'd probably miss the fact...that I'm drunk...

Geoff said...

Antonio Freeman is sitting in the seat directly in front of Carter.

Geoff said...

Freeman's girlfriend is a Duke fan...and every time wvu scores he rubs it in her face.

Geoff said...

Roger Mason Jr just showed up imn our section...

rob said...

hi guys! just got done hosting an easter egg hunt. what'd i miss?

Geoff said...

Carter asked Antonio why a Hokie is rooting for Mountaineers...and he said "cause everyone hates Duke."

Greg said...

hi geoff!

Mark said...

Hey Greg! :)

rob said...

so bob knight - not so right about pitt. that's a pisser.

Mark said...

I'm so glad I didn't get sucked in to taking Pitt. They've burned me too many times in March. There's just never enough offense when they need it.

Of course, I haven't really learned my lesson with Izzo's bunch re: them being far better than most teams in march.

Mark said...

Oh yeah, sunrise service fucking blows...

T.J. said...

Hoya Choka?

T.J. said...

But Mark, if you get there early enough you might see the J-man rising...

rob said...

wish i'd put some money on the idea of selling georgetown short.

rob said...

varnado and dorsey are having a fun little party.

Greg said...

rejoice! Jesus has risen

rob said...

so how much of this carolina/arkansas bloodbath are we going to have to watch before being rescued from billy packer and switched to an actually competitive game?

i'm guessing 30 game minutes or so.

T.J. said...

Make a fucking free throw man...

Jerry said...

C Rhodes can do it all.

Jerry said...

Memphis: Muscular guys who can jump.

Jerry said...

C Rhodes never gives up.

Jerry said...

One of the HBO channels is showing The Disorderlies tonight. I find that surprising.

Jerry said...

C Rhodes slams it home.

T.J. said...

Jerry, was The Disorderlies as good as you remembered?

Greg said...

And how is "Dr. Green Eyes"?