March Madness Open Thread: Day 2
by Grady Clapp on Mar 20, 2009 9:30 AM PDT
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PrintA chance for you to discuss the morning action, while I'm hard at work, because fourth year pharmacy students don't get Spring Break. Booooooo.
By the way, if you get a chance to check out Barack Obama' s bracket, it's actually pretty well thought out, even though it's a little on the safe side (and he openly hates on the Pac-10).
But hey - he has UW losing in the second round.
That's change I can believe in.
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ND State is playing well against Kansas but is getting pounded inside repeatedly. I don’t think they’ll stay with them. The other “upset” bid has more staying power, Utah State is a lot more versatile and could beat Marquette. Both are good games to watch. I am entirely uninterested by OK State vs Tennessee or the blowout that is the Syracuse game.
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
I apparently picked them as well.
I forgot I picked WKU. I’m never good at remembering. I don’t know if Utah State will be able to hang around.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember back when you were doing your Top-25 poll....
and I showed some love for Utah St. and you weren’t all that hot on them. I never forgot that and didn’t pick them for an upset over Marquette based on that comment. And then you turn around and pick them in your bracket. It looks like Utah St. is going to make it to the second round.
Not so fast
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, they've got to play some defense
They’re fouling on just about every possession right now, and just lost their best shooter. Gonna be tough — Marquette’s athleticism is taking over.
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, Marquette just isn't the same team without Dominic James
My pick of USU had more to do with that than anything else. I didn’t think the Aggies were a top 25 team then, and I don’t think Marquette is a top 25 team now. Plus, having Utah State play in Boise? It’s about a four-hour drive, and I figured there would be a lot of Aggies in the house.
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry for giving you a ration...
I totally understand where you are coming from. Villanova is playing at home and so is Ohio St. today. I have Nova over Ucla but messed up and didn’t pick OSU (just think they aren’t that good). I follow your logic and it makes tons of sense.
That's why I picked them too
and there is A LOT of Aggies in the house.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Utah State!
Place is going Nuts! BTW, Marquette had to travel a lot farther for this game! Another three!
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That was bush league by the Marquette guy
how is that now a foul?
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"not" a foul is what I meant to write
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Did he call it?
I don’t think he was “intending to use the board”
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn't hear "bank"
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
but
the announcers just can’t resist can they? they’re calling everyone else by their last names!
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Second best scenario would be one of two
Fantastic analysis
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No, he gets paid the big bucks
because he used to be a coach, so that means he must know a lot about how to talk about a basketball game. Right?
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I had ND state and Utah st
for a while it looked like poth were possible, but instead get out the orange highlighter…
Seems like most of us had USU
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Utah State just didn't have enough gas defensively
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Lot of front rim three pointers the last few minutes
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
But if their defense had been up to it, they could have survived anyway
Just nothing left in the tank.
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah MU was getting to the rim at will
Nice to actually see this team play though!
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow could have used that one on the previous possession
Two great games already!
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Really?
I don’t see it, the only thing I think is in Temple’s favor is that they’re on a roll, but ASU has done okay the last few games too
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
You can't really take Temple's win streak at face value
they got Duquesne in their championship game!
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Christmas is dangerous though!
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
He's okay
but he’s no James Harden
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
He may light it up against that zone
like Klay did
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
That's the only way I could see Temple staying in this
Though Levoy Allen is pretty good
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
losing in the 2nd half
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I have every 7-10 wrong so far
I hope USC comes thru for me
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I've also been getting killed on the toss-ups
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yo tambien
None of my sweet 16 teams have lost yet though
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
that's what keeps me going too
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
My next upset is Zona (I’m always a pac 10 homer.)
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I have E. Tenn. St. over Pitt
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Pendergraph needs to stop shooting those fadeaways
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I've been so impressed by Glasser lately
He is ballin’
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Yes
He’s really picked up this year, in some ways he energizes the team more than Harden imo
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
It's nice how you CAN'T switch out of the game you are in when it goes to commercial
sneaky sneaky
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Of course you could just open up another player
but my internet connection is too slow for that. Damn Broadstripe! Their best speed is Comcast’s slowest.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Small price to pay for HD
especially when there aren’t any other games on
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Good ball movement plus they can't handle Pendergraph
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I gotta be honest
I finished my bracket really late on Wednesday, and I didn’t look at it again until yesterday afternoon. When I saw I picked Temple, I was like, “Why did I do that?” I know why I thought an upset was a possibility (tired legs, Christmas, etc.) but not sure why or how I reached that ultimate conclusion. Weird.
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm doing the silly live blog again.
For anyone who actually enjoyed it yesterday.
Y’know, if you can’t get MMoD and you’re at work or whatever. Or just bored.
Haven't seen Harden do much on offense yet
Got to be scary for Temple that they’re losing and ASU isn’t even clicking on all cylinders
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I have Ptitt in the Final four
but it would be awesome to see them lose
1) because it would be the first 16 beat a 1
2) and most importantly, Seth Davis would have to eat it.
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I get that Christmas is good and all
But I think he thinks he’s better than he is
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I wish he still had the tights
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
Dunphy’s got to be looking at the halftime box score, and thinking, “Hmmmm … Harden’s got two points and three turnovers … and WE’RE LOSING?!!? BY NINE!!!!?!?!??!?!”
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
Harden wasn’t even playing the last three minutes or so. I wonder if he’s feeling sick or something. He was doing well on D but the last few times he drove the lane he got double teamed / blocked so maybe he’s just not feeling it today.
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
of course not!
players are allowed to jump forward in the air, flailing their arms wildly and connecting with the opposing player’s face, right?
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
And give them a concussion.
Don’t forget the concussion.
by Jeff Nusser on Mar 20, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Just watching the WV/dayton game
Man, what a crappy venue for a basketball game. The Metrodome? Really??
That's a good T on Blair
They used to call them for a lot less than that in years past. The dude basically did a chin-up on the rim. He didn’t really leave the refs any choice.
Yeah it was unneccessary.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys might like this
http://www.cougcenter.com/2009/3/20/805123/why-we-love-this
Ran across it this afternoon.
but to his credit he's not complaining about it
although it’s hard to tell if he’s sulking or just trying to create for everyone else
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
that last assist by harden
was exactly what I’ve been waiting for him to do. When you’re getting doubled every time you drive then someone will be open
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Don't get me wrong
I want ASU to do well. In fact, my bracket depends on it. But its still kinda nice to see him not get bailed out every time he bowling-balls into the lane and gets stuck.
Again, just to reiterate, pacten refs suck.
Looks like Sendek got smarter from the end of the Pac-10 tournament
Trying to get Harden some breaks. Should’ve been doing that 3 months ago.
Can ASU hold without getting anything from Harden?
I keep thinking he is going to start making plays, but it isn’t happening.
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true
I think they will.
Also, at least Harden has still been playing solid defense, though not great. It’s just not his day.
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
There's your Harden call
Holds off the defender with his off arm, then when the guy pushes back in, Harden moves his arm back and moves into the defender. Savvy, if not a little underhanded.
he’s hardly moving on offense when he doesn’t have the ball
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really
Temple has slowly chipped away at an ASU nine point lead
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
What Miller Lite's "add the hops three times" ad really means
It doesn’t make it taste better but it does make it more expensive
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E. Tenn. State still hanging around
In these 1/16 games that are close, the 10 minute mark in the second half is usually where the 1 goes on a big run.
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Yes.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a travel by the technical definition
but surprising to see it called there
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
They can't possibly beat Syracuce playing like this
Lucky to get a Temple team not up to the task today
good call with the beard
not quite the same build though :)
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly think Harden is making a huge mistake if he goes pro
He’s not ready if he has games like he did today in college ball, on this stage, where he’s expected to put up good numbers. Just saying….
I'd hate to be an NBA exec....
And have to babysit some of these kids that think they can hang with players like LeBron and Kobe. It’s all about the money, nothing else.
He's gone
He’s so much better than what he’s showing at this point in the season. The guy honestly has no legs left. Plus, his game is so much more tailored to the NBA.
For the record, I was joking earlier
When I said I picked Eastern Tennessee over Pitt.
It may happen!
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I'd love to see it
even if i lose an elite 8 team. Plus im sure others have them going further, right johnnycougar?
I've got them going to the final four
And I would still love it.
by displacedcoug on Mar 20, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
they're my champs
but I’d gladly sacrifice my shot at the grand prize for the first ever 1-16 upset
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitt and Gonzaga should have a lazy contest
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet Pitt is a whole different team....
IF they make it to Sunday. Okie St. won’t have any fun dealing with it, guaranteed.
I don't think it's all on Pitt either
ETSU doesn’t look that bad.
by displacedcoug on Mar 20, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
They get to the lane
and the crash the glass
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
how mad would you be if you were a big Pitt fan?
even if they win
That three may have done it.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
West Virginia can't get ahead
lets go Mountaineers
He's consistent
it hits that back iron every time.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
ETSU
misses 11 free throws, shot 31%, and went 4-20 from 3. They could have won this game so easily.
it felt like ETSU
had no discipline on offense. Most everything was one-on-one low percentage shots.
Not exactly
my mega upset pick for the tourney was N.D. state over Kansas, so…. ya, that region is messed up. Luckily, the right side of my bracket is still perfect.
Never in a million years did I think Dayton could be WVU
But then again, didn’t Huggins chronically underachieve in the postseason at Cincy? Perhaps I’m misremembering.
I apparently picked it
No reasoning behind it.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
I was close to picking Dayton for one reason: Huggy Bear.
And there was no way I was picking WVU to beat anyone good.
You are right about Huggins
I should have known better. Oh, well. I think he gets his kids too wound up, he’s such a tense personality. Great coach though, no denying that.
James Hardin discussion - in between the NCAA break
Every time I watch the guy his game reminds me of somebody in the NBA, but I can’t figure out who it is! Any thoughts on his NBA equivalent? The only guy I fall back on is Michael Redd, but that’s basically just because they are shooting guards and have a similar body-type….
A little help!
by LeaveItToWeaver on Mar 20, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
I'm not much help because I don't watch the NBA much....
Everytime I try to watch the Blazers, I end up switching to the Food Channel or something I’ve tivoed. I just refuse to invest the time in the NBA’s product, even when it features one of their supertars.
I watched OKC one night for a bit on the NBA channel just so I could watch Kyle Weaver for a bit, but even with him in getting tons of minutes, it was hard to watch.
I wish the NBA game was more like the European game, or at least the way I envision it, lots of passing and good shooting, screening and moving, cuts through the lane, that sort of thing. I have fun watching the USA compete in the Olympics under Coach K because they have to adapt to that style, and they are such good athletes that they can do it.
I feel you. Its been rough for me to watch as much as I once did. There is nothing to be excited about, other than Weaver getting experience. Just wish he were on a different team :-(
by LeaveItToWeaver on Mar 20, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
reminds me of LeBron
obviously not in the same class, but similar build / playing styles, both are great at driving the lane, underrated passers, good on D when they focus, solid rebounders despite not great height…
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Three games I have interest in on all at once....
PSU / Xavier, Arizona / Utah and USC / Boston College
yeah its a great group of games tonight!
by LeaveItToWeaver on Mar 20, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nic Wise reminds me of Justin Dentmon....
Only with actual basketball skills other than a shot. Just saying….
I'm here too now...
But it’s been a long week, I can’t be expected to make coherent comments about anything at this point.
Romar's going to die with Dentmon....
They probably beat Purdue but Dentmon is going to get eaten alive by UConn. Calhoun will make sure of that but Romar won’t do anything to counter it.
Dentmon was a non-factor against MSU, too
Every time I watch them, I can’t believe people were silly enough to mention him as a POY candidate. Honestly, I can’t see why anyone voted him for first team, either. Very one-dimensional player.
I would complain more about them switching from AZ to PSU if they didn't have the online games
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Can you provide me the link?
Can’t find it on CougCenter. I know it’s here somewhere but can’t seem to locate it.
Go
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
At your service
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Portland State
Don’t think I picked them…but I wanted to. I’d love to see them win, grew up near Portland and have a fondness for all Portland teams.
Yeah...
He started at SPU (I’m an alumnus from there as well as WSU). I think he’s an up and coming coach, many people including myself believe that some of UW’s struggles the last few years were due to Bone leaving and Romar losing his X’s and O’s that Coach Bone provided.
The South bracket is my downfall this year
I butchered it.
I had no idea PSU had 27000 students
That’s surprising. I knew it was pretty big, but that’s really big.
Just looked it up
Pullman is 17,753. Little less then I thought. I know my freshmen class (98) was one of the biggest ever, after the first Rose bowl trip.
My graduating class was the first event at the....
Performing Arts Coliseum, now called Friel Court I believe. Unreal!
counting grad students
about 25000
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by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
threes can fix anything!
Dominguez has two…
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't count out Utah yet
I also chose them. And I just don’t trust UA.
short lived...
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
How Ken Bone hasn't yet gotten a big time division 1 job is beyond me
That guy is a great coach who gets the most out of his teams. I was kinda pissed the KIRO game is PSU/Xavier, but this PSU squad is fun to watch.
He will soon
He’s only been at PSU a little while. I think it’s a matter of time, and what does he want. If Ernie Kent were to leave UO (unlikely) I could see Bone being considered.
It's not like this is some huge surprise
The guy was dominant at SPU. He only took the UW assistant gig because he knew that was the only way he was going to get a D-I head coaching job. But he needs to go somewhere where he can successfully recruit the kinds of players he who can play the way he wants. Arizona would be a really, really good fit.
Bone's a great coach
But relatively unknown outside of certain circles. I think they want a name like what Mark Few became when he first put Gonzaga on the map.
Since I don't like Arizona
I’d love them to get a name that is just a name, over a coach like Bone. It would be great for the Cougs as well if UA dropped a few rungs down the ladder .
FYI
Just made myself a margarita. I can no longer be held responsible for what I say ;)
Nicely done sir.
You have inspired me to have a drink! It’s a Double Irish for me.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of Irish ...
I’m having a cold Smithwick’s. If you’ve never had it, you’re missing out. I had a pint at Kell’s the other night in Portland, and actually found it in a six pack today. So very tasty.
I like it draught
but not a big fan out of the bottle
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This one is still pretty damn tasty
I had never found it in a bottle before tonight. I also think that the taste is enhanced when drinking it in an Irish pub.
Yeah
I’ve noticed the Guinness out of the can is actually a pretty decent imitation of draught guinness.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
When you play that fast, that can happen to you
And people wonder why Dick Bennett always played deliberate basketball.
PSU needs to keep it in single digits by halftime
Anything can happen in the 2nd half
Gotta score here
they should call timeout and put dominguez in
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, I'm cutting a lime and popping the cork....
On some Don Julio. I’m convinced it’s the way I want to die. After a nice chicken dinner of course.
Fantastic
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hornitos is delicious!
It’s the best of the non-top shelf tequilas
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree...and I buy it by the half gallon at this point
If you near Sammamish, come on over and have some.
Thanks for the offer!
I’m over in Seattle though
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hornito's? Explain please.
Was away cutting the lime. First one was awesome. Hornito’s? Wanna hear about that.
It's a Sauza tequilla
step up from their basic tequilla. Still affordable, but very drinkable both straight and in a mixed drink. My personal favorite at home and when ordering out.
Yeah ordering out
it costs HALF as much as Patron
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm heading to Reno....
tomorrow morning and want to buy a case of Tequila to bring back home. Any suggestions? I am not a conniseur and can’t spell it either.
My favorites, in no particular order
Cazadore, Hornitas, Aha Toro
Sounds like you need to go back to Mexico then
:-)
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Since it's halftime
I want to plug the Sounders. Went to the opening game last night, and it was awesome. Love Qwest field, love the atmosphere, not a huge soccer fan but for a summer activity, it’s a professional sport in a great stadium with some quality players. If you need a summer activity I highly recommend it. And there is a bit of sticking it to Clay Bennet by showing what a sports town Seattle is.
I can't wait to go for a few games!
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
can't wait to watch Vancouver's new team.
I am just walking distance to the stadium they will use
by ximiankernel on Mar 20, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Vancouver, BC
But Portland got a team today, both will start play in 2011
That's what I thought
My significant other / soon to be wife, plays that silly game about twice a week and also coaches it. Can you believe that?
I might have tickets to offer over the site
My best friend and I have season tickets, didn’t really cost us anything, and we’ll probably have a few games to get rid of. If we can’t find any friends for a game, I’ll put them up through a fan post. No promises, but keep it in mind.
I bet I would have no problem getting the GF to go to the Galaxy games
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I happened to catch the Tonight Show taping with Beckham as the guest
…and my fiancee was hollering with all the other women when he came out.
I gotta say, the new MMOD is really excellent
Awesome quality. That’s how you foil the people at Justin.tv — by making your free product (in which you force people to watch the ads) better than theirs. Brilliant.
Yeah it is great
if I didn’t have HD on my TV, it would actually be a better option!
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
It screws up everyones bracket equally.
And you always have to root for a #16. Never happened, would love to see the first one. Don’t see it happening tonight, but who knows.
I agree
Looks like Louisville will go on a run
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hill has done a great job attacking Utah's big man
He has been a non-factor because of foul trouble
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Yeah I saw that earlier
and I chuckled
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
On that topic
Have you looked at the standings, specifically at the bottom of them.
:-)
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I like doing this because it keeps me humble
And proves to everyone around here that I’m really not that smart.
I have UA in the sweet 16
because I had to pick a double digit seed to go deep, and figured they were the best candidate
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CougCenter
by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
good time to come around
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If I wouldn't have been a Coug....
I was going to be a Trojan. My cousin is a Trojan that played in their band. He had a blast.
If it were today
that would be a $200,000 decision
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Wise is lighting it up
Zona has had an answer for everything Utah has thrown at them
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Gotta take MSU in that though
USC might be peaking, but they have too many demons to overcome. I can’t see them hanging with a team that can be physical and make them question each other.
I have to respectfully disagree....
It doesn’t matter to USC right now. They will match MSU with manpower and athleticism. I don’t think MSU has faced a club like them yet this season, or in their league. USC is very impressive but I’m totally biased as well.
Now
Pennell actually has had Hill on the bench for a few mins
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Jordan Hill is a freaking beast
I gotta admit — I was not his biggest fan before this year. But holy smokes, he has absolutely MADE that team this year. They are nowhere without him.
That will be next year
I’m wondering why I didn’t vote him for most improved, I didn’t even consider him.
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Ever notice, on this AT&T commercial where the guy is trying to sell his beer
That the brewmaster executes the worst pour known to man?
the glass is 75% head
awful
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CougCenter
by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
There is also a rampant about of subliminal advertising
everything has the little bar logos on it
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by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
My Pac 10 homerism is working out nicely
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CougCenter
by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
So far so good
It’s as good as I’ve ever done, to be honest. I’m just having fun, trying to hang with all you experts.
The Pac 10 sure is terrible isn't it?
There is no way these guys can compete
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CougCenter
How did that Horne dunk pop out?
That was crazy. That travel rule is odd too.
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It makes it a lot of fun to watch these games!
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CougCenter
by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
These were upsets only in number
the wins aren’t surprising
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CougCenter
I gotta go get dinner ready
Fish and chips tonight, yummy! Canadian ling cod, caught it myself last August.
Yeah it has been a really mild first round
sadness
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CougCenter
by Craig Powers on Mar 20, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
No OT games yet
Unless I missed one while at work. Possible.
Wow
Budinger had a great game – 20pts on 8-14 shooting, 8 boards, 5 assists to 2 turnovers, 4 steals and a block.
Maybe Pennell took him aside before the game and said “this tournament is where you become an NBA draft pick”
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
My whole tournament will be a success if Siena
can beat the Buckeyes in their backyard. No way does a 5 deserve that much love. Go Siena!!!
Anyone know a great sports bar in downtown portland
Near the light rail line? Need a place to prefunk tomorrow.
If you have Comcast
Sienna, OSU is on 117. Not in HD though.
CougCenter bracket challenge update
BigWood is in 1st and controls his own destiny :-p
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
no its a bell
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
by johnnycougar on Mar 20, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
MAN
did Wake forget to set their alarm clocks?
(a cleverer person than I would make some Wake pun)
Tony Bennett for Heisman!
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