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Center Court: Ben Ball (VCU) Madness Pre-GameThread

The afternoon round of games are over which means it's time to get started with the pre game thread taking in the first games in the evening session.

Hope by now everyone has been able to erase all the negative vibes coming at our our team from all direction coast-to-cast. And to make that a little easier here is a little word from the Coach:

UCLA: Champions Made Here (via BBRVideos)

And in case you are wondering the Coach is feeling good and will be watching our Ben Ball warriors tonight. So who cares who President Obama will be rooting for as long as we have Coach Wooden on our side.

Again for quick reference here is a link to time and schedule for CBS coverage.  If you are trying to follow all the action via your desktop go over CBS's March Madness On Demand.

Just hours to go till we take on the All Mighty VCU Rams. Our game thread will go up around 6:30 pm PST.

GO BRUINS.

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Go get'em Bruins!

The journey to winning 6 games in a row begins with winning the first game!

YO ADRIAN! WE DID IT!

But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.

by tasser10 on Mar 19, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually it's not overwhelming

American seems to have a nice presence.

by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think most of the 'Nova fans are waiting for Round 2.

Judging by the fact that I’ve heard louder cheers for American so far.

by cabz on Mar 19, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

The floor seats were also divided 5 ways

Each of the 4 teams and then the locals.

2 teams wont need seats on Saturday…meaning lots of scalping. Nova wins in the floor seats will go predominantly to them

by Bruin Dad and Grad on Mar 19, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gee

Every prognosticator has Villanova beating UCLA or VCU on Saturday, meaning that Nova is guaranteed to win today.

Why do they even have to play because it is a sure thing they will win? They should be allowed to skip this game!

Go America(n)!

by Barnes2JJ on Mar 19, 2009 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm sure our guys are watching

and not to get ahead of ourselves, but it looks like we should attack the basket against Nova. American is drawing fouls and getting some open 3s because they are being aggressive attacking the rack.

by UCLAbruin920 on Mar 19, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go American!

Seems like a fair amount of fans rooting for American. Bruin fans? VCU fans? Or just underdog fans?

Bruins Forever

by bruinsince69 on Mar 19, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Not much defense being played by either side ...

American is giving ’Nova all they can handle, though.

by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I saw American play live

when they played at Bucknell and #5, Garrison Carr, is really, really good. He’s bombing 3’s right now but he can do more than that. Their two guards are really solid, which is why they could definitely keep this up through the whole game

However, we were 6-21 this year and American only beat us by 2, so…not sure what that means lol. They were 13-1 in Patriot league though

by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Only problem with watching on line

Every time you switch you have to ignore, again, the commercials at the front before they get you the game….

by Bruin Dad and Grad on Mar 19, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES!

F U Plaschke! This is why they make them actually play the games!

by Barnes2JJ on Mar 19, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, this would be huge

Although our game is the only one that really matters tonight.

Game is FAR from over though. Should be exciting.

by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I am a bit confused

I thought that Nova had a bye into Saturday’s game. that’s what the media told me, at least.

by bruinhoo on Mar 19, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Media predictions = worthless

Didn’t we also read that Gonzaga was going to “double up” on Akron? Akron is winning that game right now…

by gradstudentbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

Nova is guaranteed a game against VCU, remember? Seriously, talk about parity. Even Northridge was giving a run today.

by Joe Bruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

live audio of the NCAAs here..

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view/234640/live
Tons of huge upsets in the first round

Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...

by rich87 on Mar 19, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Love it!

Yes, should help our post-season Top 25 rankings a bunch.

by Joe Bruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

knowing the RPI

it probably will help for next year

by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish that were true

Then our rpi this year would somehow be based on our performance last year and we might not have gotten a ridiculous seed.

by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...

Maybe I’d rather play Villanova

by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

CBS in L.A.

Switched to the Nova-Am game for now.

by Joe Bruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Despite all the upset talk, the comforting thing...

Howland and his staff already have the tools ready for a game plan to play American if we are lucky enough to get there!

by Joe Bruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I love this month

One game on the tv, one on the computer and another on the iPhone

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

CBS sports did a really good job with their online feed. Great quality.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

American looks a bit like CSN -- slowly fading

I don’t know what’s better. Nova loses now, or we take them out.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes

a big IF.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just don't want to presume anything

I believe this is what has cost the team in a lot of games this year.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

American just has to keep it close ....

so a miracle can occur at the end (if necessary).

by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya, I'd rather just beat VCU and Nova

I hate those games where we’re huge faves against a hot, nothing-to-lose low seed

Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...

by rich87 on Mar 19, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Done with class

studying will now be taking a hiatus..im feeling the butterflies now, but im excited

O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 19, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

Banked 3 for Akron. 5 point lead.

by Tydides on Mar 19, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Nova

Notice how they got back in the game: by attacking the rim relentlessly. I think this game is over.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup

A lot of pressure wore down American. Hope they still have a little something in the gas can…

by impaulv on Mar 19, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

and they are not a very deep team

Very impressed with the ball pressure Nova can generate via their backcourt.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon

American! Please have one last run left in you!

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice

Fouled going to the rim.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes

American getting very sloppy, look very tired.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I Can't Help It

I really want American to find a way to win this game.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 19, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too 83

But I don’t think it is gonna happen.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Carr

He’s going back in for American next time out. Looks like American is going to put everything on the table with about 5 minutes to go.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Nova

totally over playing everything. Carr missed a guy wide open under the basket.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree

They’re calling the game really tightly, AU can’t defend the drive because they get a foul every time

by dokein on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like UW

They keep attacking inside – over and over again.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fouls and FT discrepancy incredible

reliance on outside shots v. going to the rim

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

American was settling for way too many jump shots.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's the way American ...

take it inside … plenty of time left.

by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Just one of my favorite days of the year

these first four days are awesome (and have been better these last 3 years for bruin fans!) But you just can’t beat the action, intensity, and passion (bucket is full!)!

by Nakatomi Plaza on Mar 19, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

American getting hosed by the refs

Is it just me or does it look like American is not getting any calls at all. No foul if Nova bumps into them, but NBA style whistles if they touch Nova. The under 8 min call when Nova reached around and knocked it out of bounds – yet the call was out on American. This is true BS. Nova is living at the FT line this half, American, no FTs until now

by shaq on Mar 19, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Interesting but

only one game matters tonight and i will focus ONLY on that one.

by Vanman7475 on Mar 19, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Carr

misses front end of 1-1. I think that’ll do it.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

We will have to do it the hard way

Just gotta take care of business of against VCU … and then use the momentum as underdogs in the next game.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

'Zaga

in a knock-down-drag-out fight. (As my mother would say…)

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 19, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

my computer friends at Georgia Tech and I picked that one.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

along with me

bout time i got one right lol

by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh crap

but they/I didn’t

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to thank the SJ Mercury News

College Blog.

The writer is an AP voter and was so insistent on not ranking Clemson, and had to spend week after week explaining himself.

The Clemson fans were insane on there. That all drove me to pick Michigan.

That and the fact they beat us. :(

by freesia39 on Mar 19, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh

I shouldn’t have eaten just now.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

any of you still on the Villanova game?

it’s an all out Eric Maynor and VCU lovefest right now in the broadcasting booth

by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

see my comment above

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

The amount of hype I have heard about Maynor

it’s like we are getting ready to play Magic.

by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Lavin was coaching Clemson at the end there

Down by 2 and Michigan has the ball. They come out of a timeout and have no trap set up, have no idea that they need to foul, then when they get the ball down 3 have no play set up.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 19, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

That sounds about right

per Lavin’s end of game strategy.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

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