Game 69 Preview & Thread: Hornets at Nuggets (7:30pm MST)
by Andrew Feinstein on Mar 17, 2010 10:12 PM MDT
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PrintNew Orleans Hornets at Denver Nuggets, Mar 18, 2010 7:30 PM MDT
When the Hornets play at Denver on Thursday night they'll be playing the second of a back-to-back, their fourth game in five nights and will be flying in from the Pacific Time Zone. Can you say "Nuggets blowout"?!
Didn't I just preview these guys? Oh, right, I did. When I covered the Hornets game last Friday night, I pointed out how rookie point guard Darren Collison has been an exceptionally bright spot in an otherwise dark season in New Orleans. But in spite of their numerous injuries, a major coaching change and the need to work in some young players, the Hornets are clinging admirably to an almost-.500 record, currently sitting at 33-36.
As of the writing of this preview, I have no idea if the Hornets will beat the Golden State Warriors at Oakland tonight. What I do know for certain, however, is that the Nuggets are going to destroy them at Pepsi Center tomorrow night and the game will be over within minutes of the second half.
I don't have the numbers handy, but the Nuggets are virtually unstoppable when a team comes into Denver from the Pacific Time Zone on the second of a back-to-back. Making matters worse for the Hornets, they'll be playing their fourth game in five nights (all on the road). As I've ranted against all season, games like this shouldn't even be scheduled because, ultimately, it's the ticket-paying fans like you and me who get screwed with an awful performance. And I guarantee that the Hornets performance at Denver Thursday will be god awful. In fact, if the Nuggets don't win this game by at least 15 points, I'll be beyond shocked.
As a note to the readers, due to a confluence of circumstances neither Nate nor myself can cover the next two Nuggets games (and no, we won't be partying somewhere on spring break, although it's fair to say that I'll be somewhere that has a sports book in it). So in our stead we're going to have two guest game recappers and I'm thrilled to announce that they'll be GoldenNugget for the Hornets game on Thursday and Beefy Swats for the Bucks game on Saturday. Both GoldenNugget and Beefy Swats will post their game recaps as FanPosts soon after the games are over, and I'll do my best to publish their recaps to the home page so Denver Stiffs readers can comment on them.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS (AGAIN)...
Hornets Stiffs
-Emeka Okafor: When I snagged Okafor in the middle of my fantasy basketball draft I was convinced I had a steal on my hands. Amazingly, Okafor played pretty damn well with Chris Paul but has been completely lost with Collison at the helm of the offense. So lost, in fact, that Okafor airballed two consecutive free throws against the Thunder recently.
-James Posey: Remember when this former Nugget was an integral piece to the championship puzzle in Miami and Boston? Now Posey is just another example of why guaranteed contracts ruin the NBA. Averaging a career-low 5.1 ppg on a career-low 35.3% shooting from the field, the now 33 year old Posey is due $6.9 million...two seasons from now!
-Peja Stojakovic: Due a mere $15.3 million next season, the soon-to-be 33 year Peja is averaging near career lows in all categories and will be out for a few games with a lower abdominal strain. Because, you know, what's an NBA season without Peja getting hurt?
Hornets Non-Stiffs
-Darren Collison: Many are ranking Collison as the NBA's second best rookie (I'll take Stephen Curry over Collison any day of the week, but still love what Collison is doing). The question facing the Hornets, however, is what to do with Collison when CP3 returns?
-Marcus Thornton: When you're the first second round pick to score at least 37 points in a game as a rookie since Sherman Douglas did it in 1990, you've got game.
-David West: On a team being forgotten by most who follow the NBA, West is quietly having yet another solid season. His scoring and and rebounding is down a tad, but his field goal percentage is up and he's had a slew of monster games recently. Notably a 40/10 game to lead the Hornets to victory over the Magic a few weeks ago.
Opposition's Take: At the Hive
Photo courtesy of AP: Bill Haber
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no surprises
it will be interesting to see if coach karl will try the coach dantley idea of trying to double team the rookie guards for nawlins. it did not seem to work and may have actually disrupted denver’s normal defensive rotations. there is a great opportunity to get the bench loads of playing time. hope lawson comes back soon. it looks like cb1 is starting to hit the wall.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
So per Lawson's twitter he had an MRI today
I hope it was a good one to make sure that everything was on track and that he will be back soon.
I can see us playing the hornets close again through the first half and hopefully turning it on in the second half and showing them who the better team is. Unfortunately we do not have much of a bench to give our key players a rest if this happens!
Hopefully the nuggets do not rely on a good second half/4th quarter again because I think through the last couple of weeks of the season they are going to do that to save energy. If this works against the worse teams, aka wizards, that is fine but do not expect it to work against marginally good teams, aka rockets/hornets, or good teams, aka Orlando/Dallas. Can’t wait for this to be the second win of our next 10+ game winning streak.
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 12:53 AM MDT reply actions
Oh and
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NUGGETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 12:54 AM MDT up reply actions
-Marcus Thornton: When you’re the first second round pick to score at least 37 points in a game since Sherman Douglas did it in 1990, you’ve got game.
No other 2nd rounder has scored 37+ since 1990??? Or are u just talking for the Hornets?
MELO!!!
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i think he means in their rookie season?
by Hilder15Melo on Mar 18, 2010 3:35 AM MDT up reply actions
That's what I meant...
…fixed!
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by Andrew Feinstein on Mar 18, 2010 7:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Looking at the standings
Every playoff team is 7-3 or better in the last ten games.
Non-playoff teams are just going through the motions unless they somehow are in the game in the second half and having fun.
I suspect they may rest him through the homestand
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
yeah, def. tonight.
hopefully graham can D up West.
i wish lawson was good to go so we could rest billups for a game.
I agree
Graham can carry the load…..plus they have two full days off before they start the next road trip. I think that would give Bird a full week off
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
Thanks for the jinx, there, Andrew ;)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Is Murphey's law still in effect after St Patty's?
I’m not up to date with Irish folk-lore or hexes, jinxes, joo joo, or voodoo.
by Joelsopinion on Mar 18, 2010 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions
Just saw the nerdiest blog post ever on Kosmicki's fanpost
“Nuggets Expelliarmus the Wizards 97-87 Tuesday Night at Pepsi Center.”
lol
Expelliarmus?
I thought you could only contract that stuff in Singapore
by Joelsopinion on Mar 18, 2010 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions
za?
Until someone tells me to take offense to that, I’ll accept your compliment.
by Joelsopinion on Mar 18, 2010 3:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Dantley coaching tonight.
Karl might be on the bench though. Ty out, possibly for another week. Bird gonna try and play…
twitter.com/nuggetsnews
for right now at least
the last game karl coached was a victory. it sounds like he will not be coaching on the road until his treatments are over.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
In A.D. We Trust
Chauncey was on The Fan yesterday afternoon, and he was saying how much he respected AD’s coaching style. He said something along the lines of ’He’s a winner, and when he tells you something, you know he knows what he’s talking about because he’s been there."
If the Floor General is on board, you know he’s telling the others to respect AD.
by Joelsopinion on Mar 18, 2010 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I think if Dantley is "coaching" tonight then Karl needs to stay away from the bench
It may be a bit confusing for players to have Karl there in person and not coach. Just an opinion though. They may handle that sort of thing fine.
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
We should just have Karl stand next to the ref and do nothing
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Petro
Will he get another double double??
by InboundingLobPass on Mar 18, 2010 3:21 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
No only will he get a double, double
I think that he’ll be the one to get tacos tonight.
Then again my tourney bracket is already shot, so I have no real prediction powers.
by Joelsopinion on Mar 18, 2010 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Petro will get 105 points and 100 rebounds in a 213-129 Nuggets' win
See, even Wilt Chamberlain/Bill Russell never got a TRIPLE DOUBLE!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Anyone else going to the game tonight?
Iwas think of breaking out the stiffs shirt for tonight
by The U.N. Fab Five on Mar 18, 2010 4:37 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Beat NOLA! Beat NOLA! Beat NOLA!
Heh
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I meant they are better than a 13 seed
they only are seeded 13th because they play in the OVC which has a low RPI…but they messed up my bracket.
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I had Murray State
Both of those teams were terribly seeded, as was most of the tournament. What a hatchet job by the committee.
Duke loses to A&M
That bracket is actually completely wide open. I think about seven teams could win it, including St Mary’s. I personally had Baylor, but my bracket is starting to come unhinged.
I've got Duke beating Baylor in the Elite-8
as jb2 said they have the easiest region and that’s why they get in the final our, they aren’t the 4th best team.
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The committee pulled a BCS with their seeding
A) they under-seeded the mid-majors and B) they matched them up against each other.
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I know
I was really bummed to see UTEP and Butler playing each other (I thought they were about a 7 and 4 respectively). I waffled on the pick a 100 times and allowed myself to get talked into UTEP. And I had the winner beating Murray State regardless, so I’m already down three 16 teams after Georgetown and Richmond flopped.
With all this GREAT college action today
I completely forgot about the Nugs playing an honestly wish they weren’t tonight, but I’ll of course be watching.
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i don't mind watching this game
definitely a lot more competitive than the nuggs game is going to be
I wonder how they picked up today's game
seeing usually TNT games won’t be on local stations
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Marquette brings me a mediocre 7-5 record on the day
thanks Golden Eaglets
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I thought it was Prince Valiant
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
why don't they send it to denver for the commercial breaks
when denver and cleveland were in OT they did that for the lakers celtics game
Wow Kansas is playing way too close
I have them winning the whole thing!
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 8:23 PM MDT reply actions
me too!! I've already lost 3
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
sucks
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Just wait until tomorrow when my picks unleash their fury
and I should have know better than to pick UT.
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That game was BS
Neither team was worthy of being picked. If they weren’t playing each other, i definitely would’ve bet against both, but once again, the committee sucks.
Yes I picked the team I thought sucked less
well I misjudged UT’s suckiness.
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I recalculated...I've lost 5
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
3 is pretty good at this stage
I’ve also lost five, and I’m guessing either Tennessee or Texas will make it six or possibly seven.
TACOS! for all
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
mew, mew .....me....crunch
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
JR !!! woot
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
methinks yes
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
our baby is growing up!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
you can say that again!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
JR DUNK!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Deja Vu all over again!! JR
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
whoa...where'd the island go...
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
JR and Bird kind of seem to be buddies
They seem to chat and laugh a lot and have their little secret handshake.
that's what I've noticed as well
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
win
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Chris and J.R. have been teammates with one another
Practically the’re entire careers. I’m sure they’re close friends.
which one? :)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
there were 2 in a row
both double-clutches
by Rainbow skyline on Mar 18, 2010 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions
JR has clearly been working on that floater
just makes him more unguardable when he’s hitting it
by Rainbow skyline on Mar 18, 2010 8:40 PM MDT reply actions
JR en fuego!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Is Anderson auditioning for a role in a Prefontaine movie?
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Mar 18, 2010 8:40 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Bird needs the chops of that one Northern Iowa player and he would have that look down
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I wonder how bad TNT's ratings for this will be
march madness + 1st half blowout
by Rainbow skyline on Mar 18, 2010 8:41 PM MDT reply actions
NENE JAM!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Steve Urkel plays for Lehigh
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
seriously is that kid NOT the spitting image?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Oh yes but still a funny comment
on the other hand though…WTFFFFFFFFFF KANSAS
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exactly
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
BIRD STUFFING THE NEST!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
60
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
I want to see Bird do that to the Dirty Llama
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
nene again!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Scott Hastings called the back-to-back against Orlando and Dallas
“the most ridiculous back-to-back he has ever heard of”…touche Scott…touche
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They are gassed
NO is finishing up a 4 in 5 nights stretch
by runningdonut on Mar 18, 2010 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Wait wait wait....did we just outscore a team in the first half?
and was it by 25???? Yeah that will do
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trade Melo. Bench JR. Start Balkman
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Go AZTECS!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
I would usually root for a MWC team but my bracket is in need for a 4-0 night
so go Vols…but go New Mexico
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I just went with the Aztecs because....
My bracket is already screwed anyway
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Totally have SDSU
I need them to win to salvage my early day picks
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
I had UTEP over Butler
FAILURE
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Same here
Fail by me. Feel more confident about K-State going final 4 though
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Melo will not let the 'Cuse lose
watching from the couch of his mega-mansion
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I think they can do without him this weekend but need him for the regional finals
and he wont be 100% i hope at least!
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
I have to admit
I love Kansas St. They’re great to watch and you know they will definitely be in any game. They also have by far the best backcourt duo in the country. It’s too bad they have to lose to Syracuse.
Same
and UNLV already screwed me. Can anyone explain why they decided to chase NIU around the half court during that last possession and left the one really good three-point shooter open? Argh. They’re normally such a smart well-coached team.
I had UNI in that one
again an under-seeded team, how does a regular and conference tournament champ get seeded lower than a 3rd place regular season finisher? The MVC is not as good as the MWC but close.
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And I can't even spell the name of the guy who beat UNLV with that three
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Play Harder!
Why are we only up by 25? =)
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
In case you guys don't know by now
all NCAA games are being streamed free on-line.
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A trick for watching the NCAA stream
If you want to switch games, do it right before it goes to commercial, otherwise you have to sit through the commercial break before you can change games.
Less painful than being a Weber-State fan
the Bears should win the Big SKy next year and of course are still alive in the CTI this year.
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We have more to look forward to than Weber, but
after watching a ton of Big Sky games I’m convinced that, if healthy, we were the best team in the conference. Losing Devin Beitzel hurt and we just weren’t sharp for most of the Montana game. Then again, Weber blew a 20+ point lead, so that’s pretty brutal.
As in UNC...I'm a Bear too
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
It's NBA basketball for me
March madness is fun and exciting, but the athleticism and skill of the NBA is lightyears ahead of college.
Effort over skill for me...plus they still have skill
I always rather watch a Nugs game over a CU game but when it comes to neutral games it’s NCAA for me.
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I agree with the skills and athleticism
but I think that the passion and teamness are what make college basketball amazing. Plus I get to actually know and be in the same classes as the guys on the court, and my soon to be elite 8/final 4 A&M aggies ;)
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 9:08 PM MDT up reply actions
That's what I have and it being a toss up on that one
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree
I went with Baylor, but they split the two regular season games and there won’t be any secrets or lack of familiarities. I just think Baylor has the best player of the two teams in Lace Dunn.
I agree
Shot clock is too long, there’s barely and paint present. Most teams seem to have a strategy of winning by 3 pointers which doesn’t translate well to the NBA
NENE !! with the jam again
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
wow...Nene with his 4th dunk...outstanding
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
"That's a very generous call from Scott Foster" -Reggie Miller just now
Just add that to the long list of euphemisms for “Scott Foster is a fucking moron and just made another terrible call and nobody knows how he retains employment as a ref.”
eww Aaron
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
that works...
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
ARGH LEAD ONLY AT 23
Let’s hit the panic button
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I'll only panic if the lead drops below 20
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
see below
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
okay hit it now
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
K-Mart said he is feeling much better and will start riding the bike on Monday
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what a waste of a perfectly good steal
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
this
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
have you guys noticed
afflalo absolutely blows on the fastbreak.
it’s gotten to the point where when he’s on the fast break i just assume murphy’s law.
Okay guys, its not funny anymore
STOP IT…and crush these guys
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Would that be canatonic:P?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Marlowe just seriously asked if Nene was better than Okafor?
Really? You watch Nene every night and had to ask.
I fell ill
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Aztecs lead! woot
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
They just let Collison dribble the length to the rim with 3 seconds left
Thankfully he missed, but what the fuck!
OT
JP Prince of Tennessee just took an elbow to the jaw and hit the deck and teammate Wayne Chism kicked him while he was on the ground to see if he was ok. Classic.
ouch
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
every game is the same
build a big lead
play lazy D
shoot jumpers
lead’s gone
are you talking about the nuggets?
they dont jump out to big leads
by Rainbow skyline on Mar 18, 2010 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions
We gave them life and now they're trying to win
Meanwhile, we’re mired in this no energy mode. We better snap out or it could be dangerous. This will either be a blowout after we figure it out or go right down to the wire.
The lead is 10
the lead is 10….. THE LEAD IS 10 MOTHERFUCKING POINTS
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17 points in 17 minutes?
Holy cow!
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
Get to the hoop
just like in the 2Q.
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
You got to be kidding me, Nene!
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
and is 8/18
one better than JR’s 7/18. CB1 is 0/4 in 3’s and 2/11 overall.
Nene 7/11 how do we not go to him and foul out west?
by ColoradoAggie11 on Mar 18, 2010 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I might be wrong...
However, I’m willing to bet we could get 7 guys on this blog to play and score 3 points in 7 minutes.
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You know, they just opened up a Del Taco nearby
and I’ve been cheating on Taco Bell. The breaded fish tacos with lime and cabbage are awesome.
Gary Johnson just got the shit swatted out of him going up for a go ahead dunk!
God I hate UT. Why did I pick those losers? I should’ve known. They haven’t won a meaningful game in eight years.
And in the other game the Wake player fouled the UT player, it wasn't a block
or so says my angry bracket.
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He still went up like a pussy
And i still hate Texas for losing that game, if they do, which they will.
by airforcefoo on Mar 18, 2010 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Amino fouls James
The only two players on either of those teams that I have respect for. And James almost just made that half court heave.
by airforcefoo on Mar 18, 2010 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
NO HOW COULD WE NOT GET AMAZINGLY DISGUSTING TACOS??!?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Well, an utterly disgusting second half,
but still an easy win. Right now it’s all about the W. I’ll take it.
31 points in the 2nd half
fuck it it’s a win, just go 3-0 on the home stand and drastically improve on the roadie.
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damn..missed three at the end...great game...
Other one in OT…Oh..the Nuggets won in a second half that will live in infamy. Later on guys! GO BOILERS!
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Aztecs lose and no tacos...BOOO
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
No
Neither is Morales. I hope Betancourt will be back soon.
by airforcefoo on Mar 18, 2010 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Tracy said Betancourt will definitely not be the closer.
Street needs to get healthy. I gotta go with Frankie Mo or Belisle over Corpas. Rumor has it we might go find Beimel
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Damn, just take Morales
I know he can be a bit crazy with his pitching, but I’d rather have that over Corpas or freaking Beimel.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I think they will raise their level
Milwaukee isn’t one of those powerful non-playoff teams the Nugs can’t handle.
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We've done well with revenge games this season, too.
I could still see us taking them lightly, though.
by airforcefoo on Mar 18, 2010 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah that was the definition of choke
a 90% FT shooter missing both? And Lobos come on
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Montana is within 3 and Anthony Johsnon only has 2 points! WTF!
by airforcefoo on Mar 18, 2010 10:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Doesn't he play for the Magic?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Tell me this:
How many people predicted that the Hoyas would go out this early?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
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Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong;
"WHAT IZ this SILLEE BATBALL GAME" - SDTF
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Actually
56 people in espn’s bracket challenge picked all 16 games correct yesterday…I on the other hand am in 1.5 millionth position(out of 4.8 mil).
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I'm probably in there with you
I had 11 of 19
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
"I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-Chris Paul
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
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