Saturday Open Thread

[Toledo Prophet]

Hey all, for your discussion pleasure.

Two early games going right now, I got Nova. Game just tipped.

Meanwhile, Memphis just sent an early message to the Zags....10-0 run to start the game.

What games are you looking forward to watching today? For me, obviously IU-Uconn has my attention, but Wisco-PU will have my attention as well. So will the Baylor and Tamu games seeing how those teams bounce back from that marathon Wednesday night.

 

[IowaDonk]

Hey Toledo, what's your lean in the Indiana game? I Think the Hoosiers win going away, but thought I get your opinion.

 

[Toledo Prophet]

Iowa,
Well I obviously expect them to win....they were favored by 8 over UK earlier in the year and blew them out, but i think Uconn is a better than the Cats. But, we're not going to see IU as a single digit home favorite much this season, so that looks intriguing. But, IU has not played their best basketball yet this year. They look to still be figuring out roles, but still winning in the process. I feel this game will be nip and tuck most of the way, but feel like IU will go on a scoring run--they can be very explosive--in each half that will eventually put some distance between the teams.

 

[77sticks]

I have loved Memphis for the past couple of years but I think this year they win it.

Watching them easily handle Gonzaga right now.

 

[Toledo Prophet]

I have loved Memphis for the past couple of years but I think this year they win it.

Watching them easily handle Gonzaga right now.

Memphis just has too many weapons, so falling behind by 10 early will be tough for the Zags to overcome. Of course, i say that and the lead is down to three.

Nova has missed eight shots in a row and a 15-15 tie has become a 24-15 ND lead.

 

[Toledo Prophet]

Of course, what I meant was the Zags will eventually get their bearings, make a run and be in the game the whole way.

Zags are so battled tested, surviving the initial Tiger punch was probably routine for them.

Love watching both of these teams play.

 

[Steve's plays]

Nova looks horrible today. Played very sloppy in the 1st half, which doesn't happen often b/c they are so well coached. Think they will be a great 2nd half play, still think they have a chance to win outright.

 

[airportis]

having Dyson and Dougie out is going to hurt for UConn....would not be surprised to see Indiana have a big 1st half.....DJ White abused Thabeet last year and I see much of the same coming today

 

[bryanz]

Have to love the way the Zags play & function on the road against anyone.... Most coaches get to much credit for wins and loses but this guy coaches up in every game. They have the same temperament as they did @ Pepperdine ! Go ZAGS, GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look at the schedules these two have played, who's been tested, who's getting ready for MARCH ????? I'll say Zags go deeper into the dance right now .. GONZ +7.5........ 2nd 1/2 ......

 

[airportis]

hoosiers off to a lights out start from 3 pt:00hour

 

[Toledo Prophet]

IU as good as they've looked at times this year, has yet to truly develop an offensive chemsitry. There are a lot of weapons out on the court, but they just always struggle to get into a flow. They are explosive, a la Memphis, in that they can get hot for a couple of minutes and tear off a 12-0 run or something.....I've noticed what should have been few easy buckets by Mike White and Thomas have not gone in, perhaps the Uconn size is having an impact there. Thomas has miss a couple of bunnies here on consecutive possessions.

IU has 0 FG's last six minutes, until that crazy Gordon lay in.

 

[airportis]

IU as good as they've looked at times this year, has yet to truly develop an offensive chemsitry. There are a lot of weapons out on the court, but they just always struggle to get into a flow. They are explosive, a la Memphis, in that they can get hot for a couple of minutes and tear off a 12-0 run or something.....I've noticed what should have been few easy buckets by Mike White and Thomas have not gone in, perhaps the Uconn size is having an impact there. Thomas has miss a couple of bunnies here on consecutive possessions.

IU has 0 FG's last six minutes, until that crazy Gordon lay in.

#2 is ****ing gross. They need to put him on the football team because hes the worst basketball player ive seen in the 5 minutes hes played this game

 

[Mr. Poon]

WOW! Did anyone just see Dorsey's block and then break away dunk?

 

[airportis]

WOW! Did anyone just see Dorsey's block and then break away dunk?

im busy watching Mr. Overrated Eric Gordon.....dont know what everyone sees in this guy but hes not that good when you D him up

 

[Mr. Poon]

Dorsey had an unreal block that turned into a break by himself that he flushed.

Memphis is screwing their chance to cover because they can't make FT's. Go figure. That is going to kill them in the tourney.

 

[airportis]

Dorsey had an unreal block that turned into a break by himself that he flushed.

Memphis is screwing their chance to cover because they can't make FT's. Go figure. That is going to kill them in the tourney.

Yea i saw dorseys play on a replay highlight when i switched the game and hoosiers half-time....watching memphis choke now

 

[bryanz]

Have to love the way the Zags play & function on the road against anyone.... Most coaches get to much credit for wins and loses but this guy coaches up in every game. They have the same temperament as they did @ Pepperdine ! Go ZAGS, GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look at the schedules these two have played, who's been tested, who's getting ready for MARCH ????? I'll say Zags go deeper into the dance right now .. GONZ +7.5........ 2nd 1/2 ......

COVER baby . .. ...

 

[bryanz]

CONN +7 ... 2nd 1/2 ........

 

[bryanz]

shoot the moon

shoot the moon

CONN +7 ... 2nd 1/2 ........

CONN +370 .... 2nd 1/2 ...

 

[airportis]

well done so far bryanz