Hook 'em: Sunday Madness Open Thread

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 6:05 AM PDT in Basketball

So who are we cheering for today?

Need a hint?:

This is our Sunday Madness tourney open thread.

Hook 'em Horns.

GO BRUINS.

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I'd like to see Oregon win

It'd be nice to put at least 2 Pac-10 teams through to the Sweet Sixteen.

And, yeah, I'll be cheering for Texas, even if a certain someone thinks we're offensively challenged paper tigers....

Hook'em anyway. ;)

by Menelaus on Mar 18, 2007 9:47 AM PDT reply actions

He did say that his bracket

Has probably assured us of #12 for basketball, #100 overall.

I have found a growing fondness for Texas. I have a few friends who are Texas Exes and they are among the nicest people you will ever meet. Beating Southern Cal, just icing on the cake.

When I went to visit Mr. BB last month, I changed planes in Houston. As I was leaving one terminal to take the monorail to the other terminal, I passed by a shop that was displaying the Longhorns as the 2006 national champs. I smiled, took out my camera phone, I sent it to my brother who sympathizes with Southern Cal (even though they lost his transcript when he applied).

Hook 'em Horns!

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Don't get me wrong

I like Texas a lot. Almost went there for law school.

And I think that BON is the among the cream of the crop in the blogosphere.

Just a light hearted jab among friends.

by Menelaus on Mar 18, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Understood

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Texans Are Great People

Other than trying to follow West Coast sports from here, being a Blue state person in a Red state, and having to live through the summer weather, I've found a lot of things to like about Texas.

Texans are friendly, neighborly, just plain good people.

My neighborhood is a true neighborhood. We all know each other. We all know each other's kids and watch out for them. Kids and families are important here. Kids learn manners and say things like "No, thank you" and "Yes, sir."

And, nothing beats a good plate of BBQ -- and no, you can't order it with macrobiotic sprouts.

I came here thinking I'd be a UT fan. But, the UT has an annoying habit of declaring itself a national champion in every sport -- before the season starts. And, when Mack Brown whined his way into a BCS bowl game -- in front of Cal -- I switched my allegiance to A & M. (I spend a week each year at a photography school at A&M and have never seen nicer, more courteous students. And, I love their school spirit.)

I'll root agaiinst sc and be pleased to see UT beat them.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Same thing with Alabama

I share your feelings about being a blue person in a red person state (my biggest apprehension about Alabama) but politics isn't my thing, so I don't bring it up in polite converstaion. I can bite my tounge long enough (it is a little easier in Birmingham to be a blue person because of UAB).

Everyone in Mr. BB's program has been incredibly welcoming towards me, and we have been blessed to have so many of these people in our lives. Also, Nico from Roll Bama Roll is truly a Southern gentleman (please keep this in mind when we meet Alabama in the future). He grew up in Birmingham and even had his mom help me set up some potential job contacts.

I share your frustrations about sports, but it's with the SEC (or what they local press considers to be God's greatest creation). However, the local media does make fun of itself and they aren't afraid to speak their mind (just ask David Shula).

Of course, BBQ is a must (though I hear it's a bit different in Texas than it is in Alabama). I just have to keep it in moderation.

And I'm not even going to touch the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. At first, I thought the deciding factor would be which university my sorority had a chapter at. But when I found out that we have chapters at both universities, I chose to sit this one out.

It's going to be different, but we'll make the best of it.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

BBQ

Florida thinks of itself as the South, and the South is supposed to be famous for BBQ, but y'all ought ta know - they ain't no decent BBQ in Tampa, an' thass a fack.

Probably start a riot on this, but the best BBQ in the world is Bryants in Kansas City. In fact, it's Number 1, 2 and 3. I don't know who the pretenders are. (Although in the Valley, I think maybe Sylmar, Hoggly-woggly is pretty close.)

by Fox 71 on Mar 18, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll have some ketchup with that crow, please

Congrats on the win yesterday. Howland marches on.

Nice job.

by HornsFan @ Bruins Nation on Mar 18, 2007 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

I hope you dine

on mustard and ketchup today.

Again.

by Fox 71 on Mar 18, 2007 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I can't root for USC

to win, no matter how much the PAC-10 is sucking right now. Let's hope Oregon can beat Winthrop, so we can at least have 2 teams in the Sweet 16.

by BruinFanatic1988 on Mar 18, 2007 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Go get 'em

by Barnes2JJ on Mar 18, 2007 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Are you kidding me?

Come on Roy, you made your mom get a second job so you could have a Coke?

When I was a kid, and we were poor, I shined shoes in front of restaurants to earn the money for soft drinks. (Dupars at Petit and Ventura or Bob's Big Boy at Balboa and Sherman Way).

Somehow, that commercial really bothers me. But, I'm sure when they ran focus groups BBall fans found it charming.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 10:03 AM PDT reply actions

Florida

Did anyone else get slightly pissed when they showed clips from last year? Noah is pissing me off. Plus, Clark Kellogg is kissing a little too much Gator ass for my taste.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

god, i hope we get a rematch!

there would be nothing i'd like to see more than joakim having an adam morrison crybaby moment after we beat them and our man arron offering him support.

Bruins Forever

by bruinsince69 on Mar 18, 2007 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Sac-town

They showed it during/before every single game on the big screen in Sacramento

by lil eg not cs on Mar 18, 2007 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

OT: UT

Is it me (or my TV), or is Bruce Pearl really, really tan? Scary.

by stevenucla on Mar 18, 2007 10:59 AM PDT reply actions

Bruuuce

Bruce Pearl has turned his skin orange in support of his team- I'm guessing he consulted Hulk Hogan.

by dprodigy19 on Mar 18, 2007 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey bruinbabe

are you and Mr. BB going to get the auctioneer from the Bud Light commercial to perform your wedding?

I love that commercial.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions

No, but I think his brother might like that idea

The faster he can get to the drinking, the happier he is.

Just to give you an idea about what a character Mr. BB's brother is, he moved to Chicago in October. One of his favorite days of the year is St. Patrick's Day, and he was looking forward to spending it in Chicago, or sharing it with some family and/or friends in Milwaukee. But some of his friends flew him out here because they said it just wasn't St. Patrick's Day without him.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

When do KU and Kentucky play?

Does anybody know?

by BruinFanatic1988 on Mar 18, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions

The game is in Chicago

by Barnes2JJ on Mar 18, 2007 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Approx. 2 PM

Depending on when UNLV-Wisconsin ends.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Florida's coming back

Noah really does get all the calls (except from girls' phones)

by SuperBruinMan on Mar 18, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions

Tied at 47 with about 8 mins. to go

Gators losing would be the second-best thing that could happen today (we all know what is first).

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Kevin Durant Blowing Out His Knee?

Just kidding

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I want a rematch with Florida

let them win.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Stanback @ Pauley

Saw in the LA Times that he played in a playoff game there last night. Anybody catch it?

Read about it

here

by sausmaf on Mar 18, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

He's gonna

be a great player. He'll be a true SF, and add more length to our lineup. I wouldn't be surprised if he saw immediate playing time next year.

If everyone stays our depth next year is scary.

by BruinFanatic1988 on Mar 18, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

driving me crazy

Who are the commentators for the Florida/Purdue game? One of them has a #$#@ ANNOYING voice.

by thzone1986 on Mar 18, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions

So the Experts Pick Winthrop and Wisconsin

Bad day for the W's.

And, I hope the Pac 10 wins 50% of its games, today.

Go Oregon.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

I have sad in-laws

Mr. BB's dad went to Wisconsin. I don't know how far Mr. BB had them in his bracket.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 18, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

THURSDAY

Do we know what time the game will be yet?

by lewkay on Mar 18, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions

gametime

I read somewhere it was going to be 6:45pm PST. Unfortunately I have a 7:30pm final.

by ucsbbruinfan on Mar 18, 2007 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Congrats Ducks

Nice win over Winthrop---- We have our 2nd Pac-9 team in the sweet 16.

by ucsbbruinfan on Mar 18, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions

sc will be tough for Texas

sc is playing well, lately -- if you overlook the Oregon game.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Taj Gibson, the 21 year old frosh. Saw him mentioned on HBO's Real Sports about super prep schools. Must've taken a few classes fromSenora Ross to qualify.

by sausmaf on Mar 18, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions

SC isn't going to win this easily

I sense a large Texas run coming in the second half.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions

Here in DC

we are getting the KU-Kentucky game. So please keep us informed on the Texas score.

Hook'em.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Half 34-27 sc ahead, Texas closed at the end of ha

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions

Yeap

Just going by the score board. Over here Kentucky is hanging in but was looking tired at the end of first half.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

SC was shooting lights out in the 1st

If they cool off they have no chance to stop Vince Young, uh I mean Kevin Durant.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

39-30 SC

Texas is stepping up their intensity on D but SC is still hitting tough shots.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions

Crap.....Nick Young is going off

I suspect SC may get up to a 20 point lead with the way he's dominated the last 2 minutes......

48-33 SC

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions

Texas

Texas is getting blown out. USC is legit.

by njbruin on Mar 18, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions

They Havn't Won Anything Yet

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Whatever

We still own SuC. So to me it's JustSC.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

You can hate them and still recognize

they are legit.

They've played well today and are a threat in the tournament.

I think Texas' youth is starting to show. Not sure they are mature enough to come back. Hope so.

Their problem is, and has been all year -- they don't play D.

D wins championships.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

No can do.

I just can't recognize an institution and a fan base that is ok with dismissing jokes of images of black babies in handcuffs and swastikas as a "joke."

Sorry.

No can do.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Not legit as an institution

but the team is real and is playing well

Semantics, I think

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Prolly

I have difficult rooting for anything in those commie colors.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

sc playing fast and hard

They just quoted Nick Young saying all he ever heard when growing up is UCLA, UCLA.

SC just ripped of a 16-3 run.

Texas time out.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

Texas

is earning NY first round millions. Nothing wrong with that.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Well

he is playing at JustSC

by BruinFanatic1988 on Mar 18, 2007 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

You can really tell which team is better coached

Texas is so undisciplined and sloppy, it's unreal.

by bruinmike88 on Mar 18, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

They also start 4 freshmen

and a sophomore. I actually didn't know that until they showed the starting lineups. So for me, the red flag was going off before the game even started.

by Tydides on Mar 18, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

New image for this open thread

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Well here's the dilemma, rooting against SUC now means pulling for UNC. Can I really do that?

by Tydides on Mar 18, 2007 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Sure you can

I will have no problem rooting for a team in blue.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

True about the color

Back here, NC Blue is the closest you can get to Bruin Blue when you have your hat made.

by Fox 71 on Mar 18, 2007 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes.

Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 18, 2007 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Did Taj Gison Break His Jaw?

Minor break nothing horrible but those things hurt and they don't 'feel right' for weeks.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

Can you believe they just said that Mayo

was the #1 recruit in the country -- and never mentioned any of the character issues?

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Or that he's NOT #1

You'll never convince me that the "top recruit" in the country was pursued by NONE of the big teams in college basketball.

by Tydides on Mar 18, 2007 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey now!!

Bob Huggins pursed him. So he must be a legit student athlete.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if he'll stay eligible

For some reason I can't imagine him going to any class at all, especially if there's pot in the vicinity. They'll probably hook him up with all the Senora Ross taught courses.

by Tydides on Mar 18, 2007 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Classes?

We are talking about classes at Southern Cal?!

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Not a game...

...Not my SUC Salary, but classes...

by Tydides on Mar 18, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I think a good bet in Vegas would be

that OJ Mayo scores zero points for justsc in his career. I still don't think he will play for them. I'm not saying he'll go someplace else, but there's a felony looming in the future for this guy.

by Fox 71 on Mar 18, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Huggins Gave May A Purse?

I guess it didn't contain as much money as SC was paying.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

Lots of great players with good character.

K Love

and even Singler

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

according to Wiki

Florida was pursuing him.

by njbruin on Mar 18, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

And your point is ....

Florida doesn't loom large in the "character first" department. The issue with Florida is that their salary cap is a lot lower than justsc's.

by Fox 71 on Mar 18, 2007 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

57-40

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Hey

if SC wins this game they can hang a Sweet 16 Banner. WOOOOHOOOO!

by BruinFanatic1988 on Mar 18, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Come On Texas

show something!

Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 18, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Wow Nevada Sucks

Memphis is outclassing them right now.

by alcor805 on Mar 18, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions

USC is gonna win it

which sucks. On the bright side though, maybe both us and them can win 3 more games so we get 1 more chance to crush them for the title.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 18, 2007 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

F*ck that

Go Heels.

by Nestor on Mar 18, 2007 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Fucking Texas

They roll over and I have to hear an announcer tell us about SC getting ready to share LA basketball with us.

And, they hype Mayo again.

Well, let their expectations rise -- when we crush them, again, it will hurt them even more.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 18, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

kind of contradictory

when they compare the bball resumes of UCLA and $C and then go onto say they are closing the gap? wtf? the stats are right in front of them and they make that kind of statement?

by bruin06 on Mar 18, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions