Game Thread [2023-24] NCAA Tournament

[rome8180]

Tony Bennett in the NCAA Tournament at UVA:

2012 (10 seed): Obliterated by #7 Florida in the first round, 71-45
2014 (1 seed): Lost a close game to #4 MSU in the S16
2015 (2 seed): Flamed out in the second round to #7 MSU
2016 (1 seed): Choked away a 16 point lead with 10 minutes left in the E8 to #10 Syracuse
2017 (5 seed): Annihilated by #4 Florida in the second round, 65-39
2018 (1 seed): Humiliated by #16 UMBC by 20 points in the GOAT tournament upset
2019 (1 seed): Flukiest title run in history, they actually trailed #16 Gardner Webb by 14 at one point
2021 (4 seed): Downed by #13 Ohio in the first round
2023 (4 seed): Stunned by #13 Furman in the first round, in an embarrassing finish
2024 (10 seed): Dragged 67-42 by Colorado State in the First Four, going 14 minutes without a FG at one point

I would like to borrow this to post elsewhere if that's okay. I know it's hardly secret info but that would save me the trouble of rewording it.

Go ahead!

Thanks. BTW, two separate NBA podcasts I listened to today were ridiculing UVA. These are people who know nothing about CBB. They just tuned into the First Four and couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Imagine following a sport with scores from 100-140 and then seeing that.

 

[rome8180]

Duke lost two games in a row and no one in the fanbase thinks they can beat Vermont. Meanwhile, Wisconsin lost 8 of 11 games between February 1st and March 10th and here's a typical fan:

 

[rome8180]

I can't get over "their secret strength is defensive depth at the point guard position." Just a stunning turn of phrase.

 

[CK86]

I can't get over "their secret strength is defensive depth at the point guard position." Just a stunning turn of phrase.

I've never heard that phrase before in my life, nor anything similar.

 

[Bullettoothtony]

At this point I just want to make it to the 2nd weekend. It sucks so much ass when we lose early.

 

[JohaadDBC]

I cancelled birthday dinner reservations this Friday so I can watch Duke lose live on my couch. Can’t wait.

 

[Topher]

I made plans so I wouldn't have to watch that inevitable travesty of a performance.

We're watching Madame Web instead.

 

[DrKlahn]

GAME

 

[DrKlahn]

(with respect to Saturday's second round game)

 

[bfactor]

I made plans so I wouldn't have to watch that inevitable travesty of a performance.

We're watching Madame Web instead.

I'm leaving to drop someone off at the airport approximately when the 2nd half should be starting. Pre-planned, but it worked out perfectly.

 

[uncy12]

Michigan State looks really good. Could see them making a run

 

[Devilsforlife]

Izzo is a nightmare in the month of March.

 

[DrKlahn]

Spartans clinical so far. Better hope for something special from Wagner

 

[Bullettoothtony]

Really don't understand why any company would want the facially unfortunate Bacot in a TV ad.

 

[deepdarkblue]

I made plans so I wouldn't have to watch that inevitable travesty of a performance.

We're watching Madame Web instead.

Based on reviews, you're just trading one travesty for another.

 

[DrKlahn]

Michigan State much more impressive than Auburn was against the same team last week

 

[dukeboy911]

Do the spartans stand a chance against the holes on Saturday?

 

[physicsfactor]

Do the spartans stand a chance against the holes on Saturday?

No.

 

[JimboJones]

Scheyer just said foster is done for the season

 

[dukeboy911]

Will be interesting to see if the Ass of April can work his magic one last time