College Basketball

[PMookie]

Heeeeeeeeeeeere we GO!!! My favorite time of year! Teams have played a couple games already with #1 Duke vs #2 Michigan State on deck TONIGHT!!!! Let's talk some hoops!!!

 

 

 

 

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[PMookie]

I grew-up the son of Mich State grads and being 10 years old when Magic led the Spartans to the title vs Larry Bird and Indiana State was a “magical” time to be a Spartan Hoops fan! I love the Spartans, but I didn't go to State.

 

I'm ready to see how my buddy, Jim Fox, will get my alma mater, Appalachian State, going this year, and how the new coach for my grad school alma mater, LSU, will get the Tigers turned around. I'm a HUGE fan of Bob McKillop and the Davidson Wildcats after working his camps for years, and also Matt Matheny at Elon, a former Davidson asst.

 

I got to be close friends with Kermit Davis, Middle Tennessee, back when we were at LSU, so watching to see if the Blue Raiders can stay ranked all season will be fun!

 

Since I cover 9 states for work, I will be organizing some “business” around hoop schedules to be able to see some teams LIVE! I can't wait!!!!

 

Go Green, Go App, and Geaux Tigers!!!!

 

 

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[revkev]

College Hoops is my kind of sport - when you record the game it only takes 45 minutes to watch. I can handle that.

 

It lets me stay connected to my home state - Go Huskies!

 

At times the Men's game is pretty good.

 

And there's all the greed and back room intrigue necessary to satisfy my cynical side.

 

Hoping for a fun season - one where anyone but Duke or NC ends up winning.

 

 

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[Berg Ryman]

Obviously since I live in around Syracuse, it's easy to guess that I enjoy College Basketball. However, I'm starting to enjoy the women's game as much or even more than the men because I've been an SU Women's season ticket holder for the past 2 years. Looking forward to good seasons

[silver & black]

Meh.......... I can't get enthused about basketball at any level. I pull for the Cavs and Buckeyes, and I watch a little on occasion, but it's really not my thing. You guys enjoy the season, though!

[Kor.A.Door]

Let's talk about this as it gets closer to March Madness, that's when College basketball gets interesting. Until then it's jist basketball. I am a huge Michigan fan, so I will watch if they are on, but that's about it until March.

[Big money]

Such a great sport.Always fun to see the underdogs have a miracle run each year

[PMookie]

Let's talk about this as it gets closer to March Madness, that's when College basketball gets interesting. Until then it's jist basketball. I am a huge Michigan fan, so I will watch if they are on, but that's about it until March.

The early season in College Hoops is SO much better than football! This is when you have heavyweight match-ups, tons of tournaments, lots of great games. Conference can become a drag, so this is the BEST chance to see your team play a REAL contender WAYYYYYYY before the tournament.

 

I'm biased, though. Played in college, and coached for years... Hoops is great no matter WHEN it's on.

 

 

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[PMookie]

College Hoops is my kind of sport - when you record the game it only takes 45 minutes to watch. I can handle that.

 

It lets me stay connected to my home state - Go Huskies!

 

At times the Men's game is pretty good.

 

And there's all the greed and back room intrigue necessary to satisfy my cynical side.

 

Hoping for a fun season - one where anyone but Duke or NC ends up winning.

 

 

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I've always been an “ABCD” fan: Anyone But Carolina/Duke!!!!!

 

 

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[Rickp]

College Hoops is my kind of sport - when you record the game it only takes 45 minutes to watch. I can handle that.

 

It lets me stay connected to my home state - Go Huskies!

 

At times the Men's game is pretty good.

 

And there's all the greed and back room intrigue necessary to satisfy my cynical side.

 

Hoping for a fun season - one where anyone but Duke or NC ends up winning.

 

 

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Yup, Go UCONN!

Miss the old BIG EAST days. That was hard nose basketball

 

 

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[Kor.A.Door]

I've always been an “ABCD” fan: Anyone But Carolina/Duke!!!!!

 

 

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I live Right in Duke and NC country now, and I can't stand either team, so I too am an ABCD fan.

[Rickp]

I never heard the “ABCD” term B4 and I like it!!

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Okay...now we're talking.  Thanks for starting this thread Kieldog.   I'ts my favorite time of the year, well second to the start of golf season...ha    You guys may get tired of me posting in here before it's all said and done, so feel free to tell me to stop it at any time.  

 

A few of you may know that i do college basketball reporting in the Baltimore/DC are for a local radio station that has a signal almost as strong as my Iphone...ha    But none the less it keeps me around the game and in the gyms with a chance to talk to the coaches each week and see some pretty good basketball.

 

The teams, I focus on are Maryland, Towson, UMBC, Navy, Loyola of Maryland, Coppin St, Morgan St and some other teams from those respective conferences.  The radio station simulcasts the segment on it's Facebook page each week as well.

 

I'll post the link here for the first week (shameless plug) if requested by popular demand (which means at least one of you..ha) i'll do so each week.  As mentioned it is geared to the local scene, but I'm sure every now and then Nestor will throw me a curve with a question about one of the big schools, that I may or may not be prepared to answer, so if you enjoy looking at or in this case listening to car wrecks, it might be worth a listen.   usually about 15 minutes or so.  

 

Speaking of the Big Boys, tonight's annual Champions Classic doubleheader should be a good one, with Michigan St. Vs Duke and Kansas vs Kentucky. 

 

Here you go.

 

https://www.facebook.com/nastynestor/videos/vb.1740947610/10204292842838145/?type=2&theater

[PMookie]

Yup, Go UCONN!

Miss the old BIG EAST days. That was hard nose basketball

 

 

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Mullin is still one of my top five favorite players all time just because I used to watch Big east basketball on ESPN!

 

 

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[Rickp]

Mullin is still one of my top five favorite players all time just because I used to watch Big east basketball on ESPN!

 

 

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Chris Mullin, yup hardnose player.

 

 

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[revkev]

Mullin is still one of my top five favorite players all time just because I used to watch Big east basketball on ESPN!

 

 

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I actually was in the Garden for the Big East Semi final round the year that the Big East had three teams in the Final Four. The Villanova/St John's game was incredible.

 

Last night was a great demonstration of why I prefer College Hoops to College Football. If it were football either Mich. St or Kentucky or both would be done two games into the season. They aren't and we were treated to great early season games.

 

Some complain the the regular season in college hoops doesn't matter but it does. Earning a one seed is a huge advantage in the tournament and earning a 2-4 seed some advantage (you stay closer to home in the opening rounds).

 

 

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[Rickp]

I actually was in the Garden for the Big East Semi final round the year that the Big East had three teams in the Final Four. The Villanova/St John's game was incredible.

 

Last night was a great demonstration of why I prefer College Hoops to College Football. If it were football either Mich. St or Kentucky or both would be done two games into the season. They aren't and we were treated to great early season games.

 

Some complain the the regular season in college hoops doesn't matter but it does. Earning a one seed is a huge advantage in the tournament and earning a 2-4 seed some advantage (you stay closer to home in the opening rounds).

 

 

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Seriously! We had a group of 8 guys and we went to the BIG EAST Tournament every year at the Garden even in the snow. We would take the train in from New Haven to NY. Usually did Thursday & Friday sessions. Absolutely great Bball.

 

 

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[PMookie]

I actually was in the Garden for the Big East Semi final round the year that the Big East had three teams in the Final Four. The Villanova/St John's game was incredible.

 

Last night was a great demonstration of why I prefer College Hoops to College Football. If it were football either Mich. St or Kentucky or both would be done two games into the season. They aren't and we were treated to great early season games.

 

Some complain the the regular season in college hoops doesn't matter but it does. Earning a one seed is a huge advantage in the tournament and earning a 2-4 seed some advantage (you stay closer to home in the opening rounds).

 

 

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Clemson and Oklahoma have both lost games already in football and they're in the Top 4! Not to get off topic, but it doesn't matter, for some.

 

And there's NO doubt college hoops creates better early-season match-ups!!!

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

I actually was in the Garden for the Big East Semi final round the year that the Big East had three teams in the Final Four. The Villanova/St John's game was incredible.

 

Last night was a great demonstration of why I prefer College Hoops to College Football. If it were football either Mich. St or Kentucky or both would be done two games into the season. They aren't and we were treated to great early season games.

 

Some complain the the regular season in college hoops doesn't matter but it does. Earning a one seed is a huge advantage in the tournament and earning a 2-4 seed some advantage (you stay closer to home in the opening rounds).

 

 

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Rev. I said the exact same thing last night to someone about those two matchups. Really nothing to lose and it was a great night of basketball.

 

 

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[Rickp]

I actually was in the Garden for the Big East Semi final round the year that the Big East had three teams in the Final Four. The Villanova/St John's game was incredible.

 

Last night was a great demonstration of why I prefer College Hoops to College Football. If it were football either Mich. St or Kentucky or both would be done two games into the season. They aren't and we were treated to great early season games.

 

Some complain the the regular season in college hoops doesn't matter but it does. Earning a one seed is a huge advantage in the tournament and earning a 2-4 seed some advantage (you stay closer to home in the opening rounds).

 

 

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1985, yup. I think I spilled beer on you

 

 

 

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[revkev]

1985, yup. I think I spilled beer on you

 

 

 

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That would have been tough - we were in the Volvo luxury box. My buddy's dad was an exec - Volvo had the box for hockey - we got it for the tournament - our wives watched soap opera repeats while we saw some incredible basketball.

 

My friend played at UConn in the mid 70's.

 

No further comment on college football - it lost me with the BCS - anytime I've tried to come back the games I've tried to watch have been terrible - the NFL may have lost me this year (nothing to do with the protests). Football better change quickly or it will be dead in 20 years.

 

Long live college hoops

 

 

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[Rickp]

That would have been tough - we were in the Volvo luxury box. My buddy's dad was an exec - Volvo had the box for hockey - we got it for the tournament - our wives watched soap opera repeats while we saw some incredible basketball.

 

My friend played at UConn in the mid 70's.

 

No further comment on college football - it lost me with the BCS - anytime I've tried to come back the games I've tried to watch have been terrible - the NFL may have lost me this year (nothing to do with the protests). Football better change quickly or it will be dead in 20 years.

 

Long live college hoops

 

 

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Never put it past where I could spill a beer back then!!

Remember Bob Steele Radio Host in Hartford? He used to do color for ESPN (in its infancy) live from Hartford Civic Center exposition hall Friday night fights. Well in between bouts it was my turn for beer run. Well ESPN wasn't very careful about covering cables on the floor, yup I tripped and dumped 4 beers on Bob and his nice black tuxedo. He was very gracious about my stupidity.

Good times!!

 

 

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[bullldog]

I'm sure ya'll know how I am about this subject...

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS, GO KU!

[bullldog]

Oh and it was a heck of a game against Kentucky. We were fortunate

[revkev]

@Rick P - cool story - we should meet up for the AAC tournament - it's in Orlando this year.

 

Desmond Connor of the Hartford Courant is a great friend of mine. He used to be the hoops beat writer but stepped down so that he didn't have to travel

 

 

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[Rickp]

@Rick P - cool story - we should meet up for the AAC tournament - it's in Orlando this year.

 

Desmond Connor of the Hartford Courant is a great friend of mine. He used to be the hoops beat writer but stepped down so that he didn't have to travel

 

 

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Maybe, see how I feel. Would like to go.

 

 

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[fozcycle]

I have been watching my Wildcats, and they are definitely a work in progress. Each game seems to focus on something different. I did not think they would hang with Kansas and was pleasantly surprised. I am sure they will be ready by March. Go Big Blue Nation! Go Kentucky!

 

 

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[Rickp]

@Rick P - cool story - we should meet up for the AAC tournament - it's in Orlando this year.

 

Desmond Connor of the Hartford Courant is a great friend of mine. He used to be the hoops beat writer but stepped down so that he didn't have to travel

 

 

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I remember Desmond Connor in the HC.

 

 

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[revkev]

Dez still writes for the Courant but rarely leaves the state. He did a great piece on George Springer's Dad recently.

 

Great win for the Huskies last night. They were actually playing 5 guards down the stretch. This is a fun time in college hoops with teams playing out of conference on neutral floors. Kind of the March appetizer!

 

 

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[Rickp]

Dez still writes for the Courant but rarely leaves the state. He did a great piece on George Springer's Dad recently.

 

Great win for the Huskies last night. They were actually playing 5 guards down the stretch. This is a fun time in college hoops with teams playing out of conference on neutral floors. Kind of the March appetizer!

 

 

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I haven't read a HC article in 6 years. I would only read the Sports Page, the rest was not very good.

I hope Kevin Ollie has a good year if not he could be in trouble. There's a few important people in Storrs who did not want him but he was Calhoun's guy. I would like to see CT relevant again.

 

 

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