I wouldn't even watch the NIT. That being said, I watched the Gators beat LSU last night in an uncharacteristically brilliant game. Maybe they make it in and get to second round. A man can hope.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Gators on the bubble. LSU win is a resume builder. I watched NC destroy duke last night.

dude, watching UF this year has been flat out painful.

Solid win for UF over LSU

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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

And the gators squeak past mizzou. Maybe they get to the show.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

They prolly need one more "quality win" over LSU (home) or Ky (away) ..... and a strong showing in the SEC Tourny



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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

I don't particularly know what Net Ratings as they are new concept but here is link to them:

http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/b...asketball-net-rankings

IMlearnedO ..... Gonzaga is way, way, WAY overrated!

They have played something like 7 or 8 teams that are worth a damn and the conference they play in is a joke .... rated around the 8th best conference.

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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Funny, I was looking for Gonzaga on that net ratings link and didn't even think to look at #1. Interesting. Final few games of the regular season coming up.

UCF sitting kind of pretty. Need some wins. Got @houston on Saturday. Houston killing it this year. Cinci comes to @UCF next week. I got tix for that. Final home game for UCF seniors. Gotta win that. Thursday, March 7th.

UCF moved up to #31 on that net ratings after beating @USF yesterday. Big game for UCF @Houston Saturday. ESPN College game day there. Houston only has one loss for the year.

The Zags are a proven commodity come tournament time, no matter how weak their conference is or isn't.

I'm a St. John's guy but they are too up and down for me to have any confidence should they make the dance.

I like UCF and Florida State too.

Just looked at the Net rankings, 'Cuse at 44, really?

They can beat anyone on a good night.

fyi gonzaga loses in conference tourney.

Gators need a miracle.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Florida/Arkansas 1pm Thursday from ESPN:

Last chance for the Gators?

Just two weeks ago, Florida was 17-11 and seemed to be in good shape for a bid. Since that time, however, Mike White's team has dropped three straight and might need a win against Arkansas in Nashville, Tennessee, to keep this conversation going.

Gators in a buzzer beater 76-73 over LSU. That should put them in. Barely.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Cool for gators. They got their miracle. Sunday night is tourny selection night.

This is my favorite time for college sports. The games are fair, fast and upsets happen. I am delusional. I think gators make it to sweet 16.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

How about FSU beating #1 virginia and make it to ACC champ game against Duke! I watched the DUke-NC game last night. What a slugfest and that Zion Williamson is as good as advertised. Fun player to watch.

Gators robbed!!!

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

I just caught tail end of Auburn Gator game. why robbed?

To overlook that foul in the last seconds was robbery. ROBBERY. To be fair, it should have been called and three foul shots given which could have tied the game.

"Florida fans were understandably upset with the call, as it cost them a chance to tie the game and send it to overtime.

Yes, it would have been difficult, but the refs bizarrely missed what seemed like an easy foul call - one that Auburn was attempting to have called." From the Tennessean.



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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Well even if ucf wins they will have to face duke in round 2. ouch

Indeed ..... UCF could not have gotten a more difficult draw.



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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Gators got a great seed for a great start. Let's see how they blow this.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Don't overlook Nevada. Per Jay Bilas ( hands down the best collage bb analyst ).
"Nevada is a better team, not a lot, but a better team."




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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

My Johnnies made it by the skin of their teeth.

I expect them to get blown out by the first decent team they play.

Good talent but way too inconsistent.

Maybe Chris Mullen is a good recruiter but so-so coach.

Early lines:

UCF getting 1.5 vs VCU
Fla getting 2.5 vs Navada

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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Once you are predicted to win, you don't go in with the same fight. I hope those players keep their eyes on the game and not the future.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

both FSU and Gators advance. UCF tonight (Friday).

Wofford is great to watch. Very exciting and great cinderella story.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

I watched UCF. Not the most entertaining game but a great victory. I also watched duke. Damn. That guy Zion is a man amongst boys. UCF will have to plant that tree in the paint and hope Zion gets into foul trouble.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Wofford goes down. Swinging.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Props to the UCF team... big win the other night, but Unfortunately I think the ride ends today

The tree is smack talking Zion. No one dunks on me. Well. We see if that's about to be almost no one.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

I had no idea UCF could hang with duke. Brilliant play for them.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

So close, that tip-in attempt at the very end of the game.

Great job UCF!

That was the best game of the tournament so far.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Purdue had the best game of their existence. Tennessee played very well but Purdue's star shot threes without missing time after time. Without one stupid foul at the end, Tennessee would have taken it. Purdue get the OT and runs away with it. Great game.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Now that foul call ( on the Vols, at the end of regulation) was a VERY bad call. Vol player never touched the shooter.

Then there was some VERY shaky time keeping work (clock started on the inbound pass, before touched by anyone) .... and then slow officiating to get the TO that cost the Vols at least 1 second .... and then the end of game horn sounded before the inbound pass was touched again!!




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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Edited: 03/29/2019 at 05:57 AM by LBLarry

He was the star of that game, off the bench! I can't believe they pulled it out.

Their best games were probably in the Rick Mount days tho.

Go Boilers!

I watched purdue game as well. let a 18 point lead evaporate only to win it in OT.

Duke tonight. Houston also. FSU fizzes out last night.

That FSU gme surprised me ..... did not see it but looking at the box score, apparently FSU could not hit water from the boat last night.

I really thought that Gonzaga was way over rated .... and still not totally sold .... but so far they have earned their #1 ranking,




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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Well to be fair, Tenn starting showing up after that lead was established. They are a tough team and probably should have won.

To be fair .... both teams left a LOT of points at the free throw line. Both shot a less than stellar 50% from the stripe.



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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Some entertaining games. Final Four set.

UVA Purdue was a heartbreaker. I do think the better team won.

I never saw Auburn getting past the second round. I thought they were a fluke when they took the SEC. There is now plenty of evidence they deserve their victories but I still think their luck runs out next game. Again. My brackets are dead.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

I am somewhat surprised as well .... combo of hot 3 point shooting a veteran leadership.

The history of this tourny is full of teams that caught fire at this time of year ,,,, you just never know.




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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Edited: 04/04/2019 at 08:44 PM by LBLarry

I thought wofforf would be the Cinderella story. I thought Tennessee would be great. I was on the UCF bandwagon until they were robbed. So many great games so close together.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

- They were a LOT of peoples cinderalla pick

- Tennessee could have and should have gone deeper into the tourny. As great fo a player as Grant Williams is, he has a very concerning habit of just disappearing in critical games.

UCF was NOT robbed!!! The call on Fall was the correct one



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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Auburn Virginia game last night was a fun watch.

it was ..... BUT !!

Auburn got BURNED in a major way.. Not on the 3 point shot because that was a foul by Auburn ....... HOWEVER, that shot never should have happened!!

When Va player Ty Jerome lost the ball off his calf and started his dribble again (without any other player first touching the ball) it was a "double dribble" and should have been Auburn's ball on a Va turnover ..... and the 3 point attempt / foul (and subsequent winning point) would have never happened.

Damn tough way for War Damn Eagle to lose!!



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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

The double dribble off the ankle was easy to miss until the highlight reel. Human error is baked into the game. Auburn played very well.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Somewhat true that the DD was somewhat easy to miss (even Bruce Pearl is saying to get over it and move on) ..... BUT the trailing ref SHOULD have been in position to see it on that play. In those situations / circumstances that is what they are trained to do.

I totally agree that Auburn played very well (from the start of the SEC Tourny) .... when they got down by 10 with 5 mins to play, I thought they were done. But they showed determination and veteran leadership to not only get back in it but damn near win.

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"Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell


"Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right.


If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore.

Edited: 04/08/2019 at 12:11 PM by LBLarry

Madre de dios. That was magnificent. Va the hard way. Nothing but respect for Texas. Va shot 12 for 12 free throws in OT. This was a great tournament and so entertaining.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

was entertaining. anyone catch the women's final on Sunday? No crying in basketball! LOL, Not.