Raysfan12 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm back from a temporary absence to remove myself from the homerism that I created. Anyway, this Final Four is probably has the best matchups in a long time. The first is UK/UL, a rematch of Dec. 31st contest in Rupp Arena. I like this matchup because this is a rivalry game between two excellent programs and coaches in Pitino and Calipari. Also, these two programs have history in the NCAA Tourament, which the Duke/UNC rivalry doesn't and there would be a lot of trash talk between them. The other matchup, Kansas-Ohio St., is very intresting and is also a rematch. It will be great to see Jared Sullenger battle Thomas Robinson.If you want to see the intensity between UK and UofL fans, read this article at Espn.com: My linkThe article is about a 71 year old Louisville fan punching a 68 year old UK fan while in dialysis. The video says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sophmore Forward Kyle Cain has left the Arizona State Sun Devils. 11 Scholarship Players have left in the last 4 years. Losing seasons and players leaving should equal Sendek being fired. Losing Cain is a blow and I bet wherever he goes he will succeed if he can calm his attitude, he has shown that he has potential to be a good player. I want ASU to succeed, but with Sendek I am having my doubts. Harden was the only reason why they won in his heyday, but now with him gone, Sendek doesn't have anything to hold to get the Devils to win. Lisa Love should at least look into why Eleven players have left. First Erickson, now Sendek, the choice should have been made, but the upset over Arizona may have saved Sendek for another year of being a Head Coach for an under achieving team.You're not gonna like this: Lockett to Transfer. Too bad for him and his personal situation. Now that makes 3 Devils transferring (Lockett, Cain, and Cheekmur I believe). As for trying to fire Sendek, this came out last month, but the AD and president seem commited to Herb long term: Sendek part of ASU's long term plans.Why even bother having a basketball team... Hell, at this point, convince Brock Osweiler to drop out of the NFL Draft and join the basketball team like he was going to two years ago.I know Lockett is a personal situation and is different from the other drops, but Gary's right. You don't lose 11 players (12 with Lockett) for no reason or just because you are a bad team. There is something fundamentally wrong with Sendek and the program. Unfortunately, that win over UA this year just might have bought him more time, but it shouldn't make a difference. Sendek is holding on to the legacy he got with James Harden. If Harden was never a Sun Devil, Sendek probably still wouldn't be either. I can see Love making excuses and reasoning that Sendek is being dealt a tough hand with players leaving so what should we expect. We should expect you to look into why these players are leaving, and I'm pretty sure the answer is staring them in the face. ASU has been awful, and I don't see any reason that's going to change.The answer would be to FIRE LOVE. She brought on a coach who was coaching a coaching legend who was over the hill that never brought on great success, a baseball team that is banned from post season play, and hanging onto another over rated coach that like Still Mighty said is hanging onto a legacy that Harden brought. 12 guys that left because he doesn't know how to run a program. Love stays, the Athletic program will only be deteriorated even more. She never brought anything to the Sun Devils and no success has ever come from her.You get your wish:http://www.azcentral...ugHaller/158372HOPEFULLY the next guy they bring in will fire Sendek just in time for recruiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyStroke Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 That absence was short lived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Groce to Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I'm a Louisville fan and even I'm annoyed by you, Raysfan12.I preemptively apologize for his bragging if the Cards win or his bitching/moaning if they lose. Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 A preemptive apology? That's a first...BTW, congrats to Mercer (winners of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament), Stanford (winners of the National Invitational Tournament) and Pittsburgh (Soon-to-be winners of the College Basketball Invitational, and yes... I am calling this game a Pittsburgh win because I don't want the undeserving assclowns from Waz-Spew to win).These school can say that they won something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Also, these two programs have history in the NCAA Tourament, which the Duke/UNC rivalry doesn'tProbably due to the fact that Duke and North Carolina are in the same conference, and the selection committee tries to prevent intra-conference matchups as much as possible..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Bruce Weber to K-State. Um wow, on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 While I'm indifferent as to who wins, seeing as how I hate Kentucky and Raysfan has made it impossible to cheer for the Louisville, I think Kentucky is going to roll 'em. And starting out 8-2 in a real hurry doesn't do a whole lot to persuade me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 While I'm indifferent as to who wins, seeing as how I hate Kentucky and Raysfan has made it impossible to cheer for the Louisville, I think Kentucky is going to roll 'em. And starting out 8-2 in a real hurry doesn't do a whole lot to persuade me otherwise.Exactly. Should the Buckeyes win tonight, as an Ohio State alum/fan, I'd much rather face Louisville. That said, thanks to Mr. Fan12, I find it nearly impossible to root for the Cardinals. So here I am hoping the team I don't want my team to play ends up winning. Not that it really matters because I don't see us getting past the Jayhawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 This is turning into a good one. My dislike of Kentucky is starting to win out over my dislike of Raysfan and I'm finding myself pulling for Louisville pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'm only pulling for Kentucky just because I predicted them to win. One of the 65% of the people on ESPN who had Kentucky winning it all, but hey, I'll take it. Now, I'm pulling for Ohio St. against Kansas, as I predicted them to face Kentucky in the title game. Plus, I want to beat my friend and if Kansas wins tonights game, he beats me, if Ohio St. wins tonights game, I win. That Kentucky/Louisville was good, plus I'm impressed with how Louisville kept fighting back. Kentucky just proved to be too much. Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I don't care anymore about my bracket and Kentucky, since I can't win the tourney challenge.Ergo, it would've been fun seeing Louisville take down Kentucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Craft with a lane violation was the dagger for the Buckeyes. UK vs KU on Monday! BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Calipari vs. Kansas, part deux.As much as I want it to end the same way (with even the same lead-up and what-not), Kentucky is too good for Kansas. We've already seen that from earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAB Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Craft with a lane violation was the dagger for the Buckeyes. UK vs KU on Monday!That had to be one of the most genius plays I've ever seen...had he not stepped over the line too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Damn, that was kind of brilliant by Craft, though. Nobody was ready for that free throw to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hey, I at least picked one half of the national title game! And, just like I now think it will happen, I also picked that half to lose in the title game.UK over KU | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 So my bracket was busted, and then I got both the National Championship teams. Now I'm in the 91st percentile and could finish 2nd in the CCSLC group. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 More the same.Please.More the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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