I picked both Iowa and Marquette to win their first round games.
I don't know why I picked Marquette. Seemed like a good idea at the time. This is why I don't bet on sports.
Richmond leading Iowa at half.
Bad for my bracket...but after the selection committee went hog-wild with Big 10 schools, I would laugh my ass off if Richmond pulls off the upset.
Curious...what about SDSU had you picking them over Providence? (And not just you, but a lot seem to have). Providence is a physical, physical team...I have them meeting KU in the E8.
And I'm asking not to question your decision, but because I know you follow basketball way more than I do, so I'm genuinely just wanting to pick your brain.
He was either the perfect hire for Aggy, or he has been indoctrinated in all things Aggy. Either way, that was such an Aggy thing to do.
Is it something in the B/CS water that makes them all whining douchebags?
He was hired in April. He had a different pool of guys (a more talented pool on paper) looking to transfer to UT than what he had been evaluating for at Tech. I think you could cut him some slack on this in his first year.
He had talented players willing to transfer to UT, so he took them because the recruiting window was tight.
Wait...why am I sitting here trying to talk you all off the ledge? Now I feel dirty. LOL.
#1 was actually more of a response to the Longhorn fans impressions here. I agree with you, but that was more of "from the fans' perspective".
Beard lives for the big dance.
Who are KU fans going to hate with every fiber of their being now? I've never seen a fanbase hate an opposing coach like KU hates Weber. (Don't mention Tech-Beard...apples/oranges).
1. Beard's team played a little poorly at the very end of conference. Check.
2. Beard's team has early exit in Big 12 Conference Tourney. Check.
Don't be surprised if y'all make it to Sweet 16 after all of this. It's kind of his way. He'll have a well-rested team playing teams that aren't Big 12 caliber and who haven't played this team twice (or 3x as in the case of TCU) already this season.
I'm calling my shot. You guys will make Sweet 16. I've seen this script before.
Chris Beard has the same attitude toward conference tournaments that Bob Knight had...they aren't fans of them, and unless you have to win it to get into the Dance, not much point to it because it most likely won't affect your seeding. Better to have a rested team for the NCAA tournament. (Their opinion, as I understand it).
Makes sense.