NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Thread

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The discussion centers around the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with participants sharing their favorite teams, experiences, and reactions to the games. The scope includes personal opinions, team loyalties, and live game commentary.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their support for specific teams, such as Wisconsin and Kentucky, while others mention their dislike for certain teams' attitudes or past performances.
  • There are mentions of potential upsets and predictions about which teams might advance in the tournament.
  • Some participants share their experiences with NCAA brackets and the implications of different game outcomes on their standings.
  • Live commentary on the games includes observations about the score and performance, with some expressing disappointment in their team's performance.
  • Concerns about officiating and its impact on the game are raised, particularly regarding the perceived bias in favor of Duke.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express strong support for their chosen teams, leading to a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding team performance and outcomes. There is no consensus on which team will ultimately succeed, and various predictions and opinions are shared.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific game moments and outcomes, indicating a reliance on current events and personal experiences that may not be universally understood. The discussion reflects a range of emotional responses to the tournament's progression.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of NCAA basketball, participants in sports brackets, and those interested in live sports commentary may find this discussion engaging.

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The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is my favorite domestic sports event. Anyone watching and cheering for a team? Anyone with an alma mater in the tournament? I'm cheering for Wisconsin! Hoping for a few upsets in the second round!
 
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KU --- "Rock chalk ..." Cheer for them? Nah --- they've got a bad habit of going in cocky and getting dumped by schools no one's ever heard of before. UK? Nice shade of blue. No good "Cinderellas" this year that I've seen, but there might be someone ooze through the first round worth watching.
 
Never got into NCAA :( But talk to me about anything NBA related :D
 
Sounds exciting! huh :)
 
I watched GSW vs UTAH last night, Steph Curry for MVP! :D
 
Last night the NBC Nightly News committed a major gaffe. Lester Holt noted that the Final Four teams had been set, and displayed the team logos and names. Underneath the green Spartan logo was "Michigan", not "Michigan State." :eek:

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I'll be watching tonight to see if Lester apologizes to the Spartan fans.

Even though my first loyalty is to Michigan, I'd be delighted to see Wisconsin versus Michigan State in the final, but I suspect it will end up as Kentucky versus Duke.
 
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Go Kentucky! If they win, I win my NCAA Bracket pool at work!

On the other hand, if Wisconsin beats them and Duke loses, I lose the pool by 1 point. If Duke beats Kentucky in the final, I lose by 1 point.

(If Wisconsin wins and Duke wins, I lose by a lot more than 1 point, which isn't really any better.)

So, for that matter, go Michigan St, too! (If Kentucky beats Wisconsin and Michigan St beats Duke, I win no matter what happens in the final.)

In fact, if I hadn't picked Michigan St to make the Final Four, I wouldn't even be in a position to win. That region crushed a lot people's hopes.
 
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I'm cheering for Wisconsin!
Me too. They're going to have a tough time with Kentucky though. Go Badgers!
 
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Next, Duke.
 
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Go Wisconsin! I am a duke fan, though! <3. I bleed blue.
 
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Championship game tonight! Who's watching?

If you are not cheering for the Badgers you could be banned :D
 
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Is this poof enough?
 
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Well, here we go! Time to pull for the Big Ten, even if they can't count correctly... :rolleyes:
 
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Since I was there last October, I must say, very nice campus.

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GO BADGERS!
 
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Good game so far. They've traded the lead a few times and are now tied 31-31 at the half.
 
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jtbell said:
Good game so far. They've traded the lead a few times and are now tied 31-31 at the half.
I don't know if my heart will survive the second half. :olduhh:
 
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dlgoff said:
I don't know if my heart will survive the second half. :olduhh:

Well, Wisconsin sure didn't. Wisconsin's dry spell in shooting and Duke's coming on strong at the end did them in. :frown:
 
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I'm wondering what part of "Shoot the dang ball" they didn't understand. :oldcry:
 
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Sorry, @Greg Bernhardt - good game though (I've watched more basketball over the last few weeks than the entire rest of my life!)
 
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WI played their worst game and the refs were pro Duke. I feel really down. WI won't have another run like that for decades. Duke will be back in the mix next year.
 

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