Center Court: Ben Ball (VCU) Madness Pre-GameThread
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 4:00 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
'Nova about to tip off.
Let the scouting begin.
by cabz on Mar 19, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FROM FAR AND NEAR...
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
by Meriones on Mar 19, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crowd for is pretty loud for Nova
It’ll be even more so on Saturday
by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Are you posting from your IPhone at the arena?
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't go tonight unfortunately
I’ll be there on Saturday though
by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think today
we should all be pro-American.
by Barnes2JJ on Mar 19, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe in the American way
Americans know victory.
by gilbert on Mar 19, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
American getting a lot of dribble-penetration...
leading to open looks.
by cabz on Mar 19, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
All 4 games are close
Its MADNESS! Thanks DirecTV!
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
'Nova is jacking up threes ....
and American is pulling away! 38-31 Eagles!
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 points at the half!
Bruins Forever
by bruinsince69 on Mar 19, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm very impressed with American's play
you can tell they want it
by UCLAbruin920 on Mar 19, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dangerous team
no pressure, playing with nothing to lose.
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Akron up 3
on the Zags, 5:30, 1st half
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Zips!
They have a great mascot. http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/zamboni77/186549
by Joe Bruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta support a West Coaster
Go Zags!
by Bruin Dad and Grad on Mar 19, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Michigan wins
does it help our RPI?
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
knowing the RPI
it probably will help for next year
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Texas has to win too
or they’ll cancel each other out
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
Maybe I’d rather play Villanova
by zinlinez on Mar 19, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to go stir crazy here
I want our game to start already
by Tydides on Mar 19, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol i honestly can't believe this is happening
American sure didn’t look this good when they played us (Bucknell) lol
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
5 straight for Nova
9 point lead for American
by Tydides on Mar 19, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
ANOTHER 3 for Carr
10 point lead
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
American doesn't look like they have much gas left in the tank
by bruin_2K on Mar 19, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but they won’t go away. Not just yet…
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Mar 19, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno....
if there’s no gas, then they’re hybrids
by UCLAbruin920 on Mar 19, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
lol i have two on the computer
one on slingbox and one on MMOD
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have all 4 games on one screen
DirecTV Mega March Madness game mix
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate comcast -- I should have switched to Direct TV
how do you change sound tracks?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
directional arrows on the remote
highlight in yellow the one you want to hear the announcers. Or hit the mute if you’re Fox.
by Give me a B... on Mar 19, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich87 posted a link to a live NCAA Audio feed above ...
maybe try that?
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
if American has a chance to win
I’d take my chances with Carr shooting the last shot
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice ... American with a layup out of the timeout
lead back up to 8
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
American looks tired.. Great effort so far!
Really enjoying all the games.
by impaulv on Mar 19, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
refs really want nova to win
all these ticky tack fouls
by lilbobdog on Mar 19, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or have all the tourney games been called tight?
by dokein on Mar 19, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they have been it seems like
which is strange
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
unfortunately for them
Carr (#5) has 4 fouls
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Akron and Gonzaga in a one point game
sjh
by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Danger time
I think Nova is going to blow these guys out.
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Clemson closing on Michigan (within 6, 3:51 remaining)
Gonzaga gets the lead by 1 (12:49 remaining)
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I feel like there's a whistle on AU everytime Nova has the ball
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 19, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game reminds me of some of ours. We are American and Nova is UW or ASU
sjh
by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More like UW
They keep attacking inside – over and over again.
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
That's the way American ...
take it inside … plenty of time left.
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like MMOD is behind those of you watching on TV
sjh
by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
man clemson just blew it by not getting back
after the press
O.A.
by Ollie on Mar 19, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well they just switched over to Michigan game
here in Mid Atlantic area.
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'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 0 recs
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 0 recs
along with me
bout time i got one right lol
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Gotta hand it to the Wildcats ....
they’re making their FTs (87%)
by snorkeldorf on Mar 19, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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