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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 20, 2019 8:07:14 GMT -6
Nope. LeanderMomma’s got this. I’ve been watching basketball longer than you’ve been alive. ------------------------------------
Sadly, I can surely say the same thing to you LeanderMomma. I remember when the tournament only included conference champions and a few independents (e.g. the 1970 tournament included 25 teams - six per region with a seventh in the East). At that time, each regional really was regional (using 1970 as an example the only "anomalies" were New Mexico State in the Midwest while UTEP was in the West and Iowa in the Mideast with Dayton in the Midwest - switch those and it would have been easy to draw shapes around the regions that didn't overlap).
I think I was born a basketball fan (in ‘64–yes I am telling my age). My parents always had season tickets to the University of Memphis games (Memphis State University back then), and I literally grew up addicted I think. Memphis was big time back then. I remember skipping some classes in college in the mid 80s to watch Memphis in the Sweet 16 thru to the Final Four. And I remember what an amazing player Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway was back in the day. And now he’s coaching the Tigers. It comes full circle! But no, I have always loved basketball. Other sports and activities (band!) have taken precedence in more recent years (my 28 year old daughter played fast pitch softball from age 8 all the way through her first two years of college and we were as passionate about that as we are band), but basketball is always going to be my first love!
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Post by Marching Observer on Mar 20, 2019 17:34:12 GMT -6
Make sure if you plan on participating that you get your picks in before Noon Thursday! There's still time. I just finished mine.
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Post by hewhowaits on Mar 21, 2019 6:56:40 GMT -6
I think I was born a basketball fan (in ‘64–yes I am telling my age). Okay then. I'm not as much older than you as I thought!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 21, 2019 7:48:21 GMT -6
Let’s all root for the underdog tonight, same as we would in a band competition.
Go Wofford!!!
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Post by lowbrasssax on Mar 21, 2019 15:39:35 GMT -6
Oh Belmont. I had so much faith in you. There goes my bracket!
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Post by hewhowaits on Mar 22, 2019 5:45:54 GMT -6
Let’s all root for the underdog tonight, same as we would in a band competition. Go Wofford!!!
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That the Terriers were only favored by 2.5 was a joke.
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Post by lostchoirguy on Mar 22, 2019 9:40:24 GMT -6
Let’s all root for the underdog tonight, same as we would in a band competition. Go Wofford!!!
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That the Terriers were only favored by 2.5 was a joke.
I agree, but I think both Wofford and Seton Hall were seeded poorly to begin with. The way that SH finished the season, I would have had them more like an 8 or 9 seed and Wofford should have been a 5 or 6 in my opinion. Against a different opponent, Seton Hall could have made a decent run in the tournament.
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 24, 2019 19:37:16 GMT -6
First for now! I really regret choosing Duke as National Champion after that UCF game
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 28, 2019 19:13:56 GMT -6
Wowza, are y’all watching this Tennessee vs Purdue game?! I was convinced Tenn had lost it, but what a comeback! They may still lose, but at least they are PLAYING now! 😍
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 28, 2019 19:37:29 GMT -6
The Purdue vs Tennessee game is giving me uncurable anxiety
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 28, 2019 19:56:00 GMT -6
Goodness I don’t even need to exercise after this game. 😁
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 28, 2019 19:56:37 GMT -6
The Purdue vs Tennessee game is giving me uncurable anxiety Same!!
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 28, 2019 22:10:36 GMT -6
Daaaang. I expected TexasTech to win, but not by 19!
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Post by thewho on Mar 29, 2019 0:32:55 GMT -6
#Spoilermakers
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Post by oboe12 on Mar 29, 2019 16:48:26 GMT -6
Purdue is scary.
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 29, 2019 16:53:02 GMT -6
Purdue is scary. Yes it is. I have a feeling that the Purdue vs Virginia game will be very exciting
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Post by drumcorpsgeek on Mar 29, 2019 17:07:45 GMT -6
Yes it is. I have a feeling that the Purdue vs Virginia game will be very exciting Your bracket is fantastic!!
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Post by madisonbandman1 on Mar 29, 2019 17:30:47 GMT -6
Texas tech is scary. Walloped Michigan by 19 points and held them to 16 points in the first half.
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 29, 2019 19:53:04 GMT -6
Your bracket is fantastic!! Thank you! Not as fantastic anymore after North Carolina losing to Auburn. I had them make it to the championship game!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 29, 2019 20:27:08 GMT -6
Your bracket is fantastic!! Thank you! Not as fantastic anymore after North Carolina losing to Auburn. I had them make it to the championship game! A lot of us were banking on North Carolina. Darn them!!!
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 29, 2019 21:36:41 GMT -6
A lot of us were banking on North Carolina. Darn them!!! It was just not their best game. Roy Williams said a lot of it was due to bad coaching on his part. When it's all said and done though, North Carolina did not play their best, and Auburn was an absolute machine
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Post by AvonDad on Mar 30, 2019 12:04:09 GMT -6
Should have went the Indiana route and stuck with Purdue. Sure didn't think they would have made it this far. I held my nose and picked Duke to win, but really wished they would have bought it the other day, as I love cheering for the underdogs.
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 30, 2019 12:20:46 GMT -6
A lot of us were banking on North Carolina. Darn them!!! First member of this forum to reach 100 posts! Congrats LeanderMomma!
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Post by madisonbandman1 on Mar 30, 2019 13:58:35 GMT -6
Definitely a historical milestone, quadsquad. One of many to come hopefully.
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Post by josephbandfan on Mar 30, 2019 18:40:33 GMT -6
Wow, congrats to Texas Tech!
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 30, 2019 20:24:01 GMT -6
Texas Tech has really been a force in this tournament! I am very excited to see them against Duke/Michigan State.
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Mar 30, 2019 21:08:34 GMT -6
Dang it Purdue! Almost had it!
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Post by thewho on Mar 30, 2019 21:18:27 GMT -6
#NotSpoilermakers
Virginia is going to be a name we're all going to carry with burning anger now.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 31, 2019 17:03:36 GMT -6
Oh my word this basketball season is going to give me a heart attack!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Mar 31, 2019 17:12:49 GMT -6
Now I’m crying WITH the Duke boys but also for the happiness the Michigan boys are feeling. I’m such a girl.
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