justsayin

Peters abscence was noticeable, and a major blow to the Crusaders. A legitimate NBA prospect.

Peters will play in the tournament.

Yesterday, I was talking to a couple of gents from Valpo who were at the game, and they indicated Peters had a stress fracture, and was likely done for the season.

How could this possibly lead to ratings?

I don't think it was intentional, but it will be talked about and replayed forever. Best Picture is the most prestigious award in film.

Serious question....does Vegas book bets on Academy Awards? I've heard it was at least two minutes before the correction occurred.

I could easily see a bettor standing at a window in Vegas and putting their ticket on the counter as soon as the "winner" was announced, collecting their cash. And I could also see a bettor tearing up a "losing" ticket.

Brannen sure better be being considered for the conference COY.

Definitely deserved.

Not to get way out over my skis, but a COY award, 20+ win season, possible postseason tournament, all speed up the inevitable "where coach goes next" talk. I would really love to see him stay through the duration of this freshmen class.

I wish the Detroit Free Press version was gospel. A UIC/Valpo(without Peters) path would have been preferable to Wright St/Oakland.

Need to eliminate the careless turnovers to snip the nets in Motor City.

I didn't have a good angle but was surprised Garnettt decided to pass it to Murray with 30 seconds left. He was a few feet from the hoop and appeared to have an open shot.

Me too.

And I think Murray was more surprised than both of us!!

Keep making a difference. Very cool.

BYU has had success the last three years in Spokane, so not a "huge" surprise.

I'm sure most did not see the game, and assume a tight contest. What's shocking about this result/score, is the Zags jumped out to a 16-2 lead at home, and got beat.

In fairness, maybe someone should start a "Sportswriters/Sportscasters That Need To Retire", and name names. justsayin

Having the PA guy who runs the games get the crowd pumped up and the music are very nice changes!!

They have taken the total game experience to a different level. The player intros (I still find the "Summon the Norse" horn a little corny), in-game giveaways, DJ music during timeouts, halftime entertainment has all been really good. And the arena is fantastic.

Here is the SportsCenter video:

 

That. Is. Fantastic!

The jump to DI was to get FREE publicity, just like that. How much does a one minute infomercial for your university on ESPN cost?? Priceless.

Totally agree about the crowd/atmosphere at BB&T. Something special is brewing.

That said, we have been blessed with some really good games this season. 19 lead changes in the second half last night.

Norse have a habit of digging early holes, but continue to find a way to win.

With the exception of the YSU game, they're making huge plays in the last three minutes of each game. Sign of a winner.

I was getting ready to ask about their chances of making one of the tournaments.

Currently #150 by KenPom. Not high enough for NIT, but opportunities over the next 10 days to lift that number.

Newport made 28-of-45 shots for 62 percent. The Wildcats also hit all 14 free throws.

Hard for any team to beat that. Nice game for the Cats.

 

The planets orbit a dwarf star named Trappist-1, about 40 light-years, or 235 trillion miles, from Earth. That is quite close in cosmic terms, and by happy accident, the orientation of the orbits of the seven planets allows them to be studied in great detail.

 

I love that phrase; it really underscores just how big the universe is.

With today's technology, it would take hundreds of thousands of years (if not millions) to reach that destination. Fascinating!

I think if something Racial was said, Rick would have called the guy out for that.

Totally agree. And if it was a racial slur, there would be a lot more evidence (i.e. people talking/pointing fingers) than what is out there.

I rule in favor of the plaintiff.

Totally agree on the premise of the thread. The "signings" are an opportunity to pat oneself on the back.

What really frosts me, is the valedictorian sits down the hall, with full-ride offers from a handful of prestigious universities, and only gets an asterisk by their name in the graduation program.

The writers/producers/actors do an exemplary job of portraying human emotion... best I've ever seen on the small screen.

Big win for the Norse.

 

Murray showed off a portion of his game I hadn't seen before with a few nice takes to the rim.

 

Garnett had a few huge triples.

 

McDonald was his typical self.

 

You live with the good and bad from Holland because he's an insane athlete and a high talent, but he makes more unforced turnovers than anyone I've seen. Oh well, he typically makes up for it and he did tonight.

 

The Horizon league has to have the worst officiating crews in the history of college basketball. Two of the three clowns tonight were absolutely horrendous.

I thought you were also a UK fan? You must have been in the restroom each time Briscoe has made one of his 11,284 unforced turnovers.

Thread, meet Albuquerque. Albuquerque, thread.

Horizon tournament could be very interesting; Valpo's to lose, but 5 different teams have a shot.

KenPom ratings:

Valpo 97

Oakland 121

NKU 156

Green Bay 168

Wright St 173

... (Then, drop off to)

Cleveland St 228

UIC 237

Not sure what the point of this thread is?

Until the ballots are publicly revealed and coaches have to own up to them, you're always going to have biased individuals. (And it does seem like you're pushing a CovCath agenda ... justsayin)