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March Madness DTOUR

UPDATED:  CONTINUE USING THIS THREAD FOR FRIDAY'S GAMES.  I'LL MAKE A NEW THREAD FOR SATURDAY/SUNDAY GAMES.

March Madness starts today.  It's my favorite sporting event of the year.  My bosses know that if my team is playing during work hours, I will mysteriously disappear for about 3 hours.  I've arrived at a sports bar before 10 am to make sure I could get a recliner and sit on my rear for eight hours trying to watch every single game.  In short, I embrace the madness.

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I love college basketball.

I love the first round upsets, pulling for underdog teams never before heard of.

I love hearing Gus Johnson go crazy calling a close game/upset.

I love yelling at the TV when CBS decides to switch games.

I love bonding with complete strangers while watching Duke and/or UNC lose.

I love seeing a score on the ticker and trying to remember which team I chose in my bracket.

I love the amount of time wasted at work by everyone, including the bosses.

I love when the least likely person wins the office pool.

And yes, I even love the cheesiest song of all time, One Shining Moment.

 

So in honor of this most magnificent of events, I present this old-school classic (yes, it has cheerleaders, but it's the original 80s video in resplendent glory - forgive me):


 

So please, use this thread if you would like to discuss the first round games.  The usual DTOUR rules also apply.

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Do not believe the hype surrounding Cornell. They lost to Penn and only beat my alma mater, Dartmouth, by 18. Now, that may seem like a lot but my school went 5-23 this year and 1-13 in the Ivies. I mean, we really suck. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise.

Also, I wish the Tourney started at 5pm.

"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles

by Fred Silva on Mar 18, 2010 10:25 AM CDT reply actions  

You’re fellow graduates with Tom Clancy and Andrew Benard from the Office?

by Cedarpark on Mar 18, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

I went to Dartmouth. We have Animal House, Super Bad, and that Mindy girl from The Office, to name a few. And, I was wrong. I don’t like the whole, “They are representing the ivies. Everyone in the Ivy League is proud.” thing. I am not proud. In fact, this does more damage to my school than good. All the “good” players that are considering an Ivy are going to Cornell from now on. Just makes Dartmouth that much worse at basketball.

"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles

by Fred Silva on Mar 19, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has Dartmouth ever been good at basketball? I really don’t know.

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

We have made the tourney a total of 7 times, most recently in 1959. We were 5-23 this season, 1-13 in the Ivy League. So, we really suck. My frat team would beat the team that had the varsity basketball players. It’s a joke.

"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles

"I mean, we really suck. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me

by Fred Silva on Mar 19, 2010 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Every day I wake up and sing One Shining Moment to myself. And the people who live in my head.

by Cedarpark on Mar 18, 2010 11:18 AM CDT reply actions  

Since this is the randomness thread, I’ll post this here:

Does anyone know where I can find Manu’s old stats from Italian and Euroleague play? I’m just curious about comparing the stats to the one SpurNando’s been putting up for the last couple of years, as well as a couple of other Euro players I’ve got my eye on.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 18, 2010 11:53 AM CDT reply actions  

I’d be completely amazed if LatinD can’t locate these on the 7 year old PC he has stashed under his bed just in case.

Alfajores cause mojo! - janieannie

by J.R. Wilco on Mar 18, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually… here you go. I looked for that to write a post at some point, but I haven’t had the time yet. You might as well use it.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Mar 18, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job.

You fired up that old machine even faster than I thought you could.

Alfajores cause mojo! - janieannie

by J.R. Wilco on Mar 18, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome. But, any idea where it lists turnovers? I can’t make sense of it. I’m trying to compare Manu’s old assist/TO ratio to see if I can call Nando a bust.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 18, 2010 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nevermind, found them in English.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 18, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

The first “upset” of the day – Old Dominion 51, Notre Dame 50.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, that’s it… my bracket is f4d.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 18, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m really hoping my alma mater, DeVry University, makes a run this year.

To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.

by Hipuks on Mar 18, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

First big UPSET of the day – Murray State 66, Vanderbilt 65. I highly recommend catching the highlight of the last shot, a fade away 17-footer over outstretched arms.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Spurlady called that game, I’m already hearing it from her.

"Wait,If WTF doesn't stand for Wednesday Thursday Friday, then WHAT THE F*** Does it mean?!?!?!"
~ Captain Oblivious on What WTF stands for

by Captain Oblivious on Mar 18, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good for her. :) I have Murray State going to the Sweet 16 as my Cinderella.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was a lucky guess. I was very random in my picks, unlike Capt O who spent toooo much time making his decisions—single elimination brings lots of chance.

by Spurlady on Mar 18, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Mass Effect 2.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Mar 18, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I love lamp.

To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.

by Hipuks on Mar 18, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

A friend of mine bugged me to get Modern Wafare 2, and I gave in. That thing is addictive, like divorce and making me into an absent father addictive.

by Cedarpark on Mar 19, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, can’t believe I’ve picked 6 out of 8 right so far. Also, Villanova should’ve lost.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

NBATV is showing Game 1 Suns-Spurs 2008 right now.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I miss Bruce Bowen. Yeah, I said it.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Georgetown in the midst of ruining multiple brackets. The Big East is overrated.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m so pissed right now. I have Georgetown until the regional semis.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Today seems to be the day for upsets, I had georgetown in the Final Four.

Going for "50"

by Nlclove on Mar 18, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had them in the Elite Eight, but I love a good upset. This has been a helluva a first day.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Washington is working on Marq now.

Going for "50"

by Nlclove on Mar 18, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who’s “The super bracket of justice”? That name cracked me up real good.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Washington – Marquette is now a barn burner. This is my first look at Quincy Pondexter – the kid can ball.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I have them as my Cinderella. Do they count? Isaiah Thomas (not the NBA player) is also intriguing.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, Washington would count as a Cinderella.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Hipuks, here’s a clip of that South Park Tiger Woods episode.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Pondexter FTW.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Unlike Monroe with Georgetown, Pondexter is increasing his draft stock. Heckuva scoop shot.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looked like he was fouled. What say you?

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Close, but I agree with the no-call.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was close, almost made the half-court shot.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, is Pondexter related to the WNBA’s Cappie Pondexter?

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Texas-3 Wake-2. Woohoo!

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Rick Barnes – can you do less with that amount of talent?

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

They fell fast and hard at the end of the season. And to think they were once ranked #1.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know most of you are Texas diehards but I went with Wake just because it’s Timmeh’s alma mater.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are forgiven.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pittman looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane. I think he still has a shot at the NBA, just due to his size, but he needs to eat some red meat, get angry or some internal conflict in his life.

He’s the size of a monster. I walked past him once at the Irwin Center, and I’m six foot five.

by Cedarpark on Mar 19, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

That is the best description I’ve heard of Pittman’s game.

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Greg Anthony is doing college ball now. ESPN needs to get rid of Jalen Rose too.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

The live chat with Bill Simmons absolutely blows. I tried sending three comments/questions and not even one got through. And it’s not as if the chat box is brimming with comments.

Right, so with that, I just wasted 20 minutes of my life.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 18, 2010 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

If it makes you feel better, you can send me three comments/questions and I’ll answer them for you.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Texas-Wake goes into OT. Another last minute game with Tenn-SDSU. This is the best first day of the Tourney that I can remember.

by CapHill on Mar 18, 2010 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

you don’t have to be so happy you got so many games right. Was it just luck or did you actually research your picks?

Going for "50"

by Nlclove on Mar 18, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Texas loses! So much for my bracket!

Going for "50"

by Nlclove on Mar 18, 2010 11:31 PM CDT reply actions  

And the Texas collapse is complete. FML.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 11:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m a traitor – I picked the ’Horns to lose.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 18, 2010 11:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I just found a new addiction: Hot Tamales. These can’t be good for my teeth. Fuck it.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I had a mad craving for skittles today

"I like to use my pump fake to make them come hard, that's when I use my penetration." -Manu Ginobili

by Justin Biehle on Mar 18, 2010 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey man! Long time no see.

I'm not saying something is wrong, but something isn't right.

by SinCitySpur on Mar 18, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

In the Yahoo! overall leader board, there are 20 people who got all 16 picks correct. That’s some crazy shit.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 19, 2010 1:05 AM CDT reply actions  

On the bright side, I don’t have to pay attention to the tourney anymore . . . :D

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Mar 19, 2010 11:16 AM CDT reply actions  

We’ll see if my team is still in it at the end of the day.

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, Texas…you broke my heart, but at least you did it in an exciting way, like a girflriend telling me it’s her and not me while setting off Roman Candles.

Here’s to next year.

by Cedarpark on Mar 19, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

JTU for that analogy!

And rec’d.

Alfajores cause mojo! - janieannie

by J.R. Wilco on Mar 19, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

So far the upset trend has continued – Cornell 78, Temple 65.

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

So Greg Monroe is not entering the draft? One less big man for teams to take ahead of Udoh. :-(

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 19, 2010 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Doesn’t mean anything yet. He could still enter the draft. Is it too late to steal Udoh’s achilles tendon?

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 4:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Especially with the way he played yesterday… wait, maybe Pop can get him drunk on wine right before the combine.

Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek

by Tim C. on Mar 19, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a presentation in school coming up in a couple of hours and I’m here checking this blasted bracket. I wonder how long my beginner’s luck will sustain me.

by silverandblack_davis on Mar 19, 2010 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Dead last, baybeee

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Mar 19, 2010 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Why isn’t Pittsburgh’s mascot a Pitbull?

To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.

by Hipuks on Mar 19, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Because the city was established before the breed? Plus, there’s only one “T” in Pit Bull, as opposed to two in Pittsburgh.

Fuck, I don’t know. Why did OKC choose “Thunder” as its nickname? A trained monkey could have done better.

by CapHill on Mar 19, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

But it’s so perfect! They could call it Pity the Pitbull, and they could keep it chained to the bench, and if the other mascot got too close, Pity would bite the shit out of them.

To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.

by Hipuks on Mar 19, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pity is an awesome name.

“I pity the animal who comes near me. Arrrr!”

Alfajores cause mojo! - janieannie

by J.R. Wilco on Mar 20, 2010 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

well cap, sorry about your pokes. was looking forward to seeing up close them in the second round.

by bones on Mar 20, 2010 10:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks. What a time for them to play the worst game of the year. The Buckeyes should beat Georgia Tech – just collapse the middle on defense and press their ball handlers.

by CapHill on Mar 20, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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