March Madness...its coming...

[Rock Chalk]

The best sporting event on the planet is coming soon.

Pez, we doing the annual OM Brackets? Ive been good so I dont get banned before the Madness begins.

For you foreigners, seriously get involved this year. Give it a go! Jens, eddie, UK, blue, BlaK, Scottish, jump into this years brackets. Dont be scared, you cant be any worse than DenFan has historically been and he is a so-called "expert".

Who ya'll got? The top 10 teams or so could all make final four pushes this year. Despite the rankings, Ive watched all the top teams and to me, there doesnt seem to be any clear case locks. Florida has its ebbs and flows, NC is great but still young and it shows in many games (also KUs biggest flaw), UCLA is overrated but a very talented team. A&M is coming on strong, Pittsburgh got knocked down a bit, the Wisconsin Badgers have played solid fundamental basketball all year long, hell even Memphis is looking just as good as they were last year.

So, who ya got? Let's hear some of those comments.

[Jens1893]

I´ll enter if you want me to. I have the feeling that idiots, who don´t know anything and make their picks based on whether they like the teams´ jerseys, usually do better than the so called experts, who overanalyze everything, in just about any pick´ em in any sport anyway.

[ludo21]

Gotta love the cinderella teams. I had George Mason picked pretty far in actually. ;D

Wildcats will make the Final 4 in my bracket, possibly win it all!

[Pezman]

Yup, we're keyed in once again over at Sportsline for the big dance bro. You hawks gonna make a grand splash this year in the tourney Alec?

We'll have all the links for this year's pickem in the next week.

By the way, here are the champions for the past 4 years in our bracket

2006 - Thomas Smith (http://om.mayhem.sportsline.com/brackets?show_team=79&bracket_number=1) (Who is that again?)
2005 - Darkhawk24 (2x Champion)
2004 - Darkhawk24 (2x Champion)
2003 - Alec the Guru

[OrangeShadow]

I love march maddness. I fill out almost more brackets than i can keep track off.

And i dont think ill have to be worried about being bias towards my blue devils this year

[Bronco Billy]

Go Princeton!

Seriously, I like the Badgers right now, but I think Florida has the best team when playing well.

[elsid13]

Five to 10 team that have legate chance to win it all. I think Butler might be the team that surprise folks this year.

[JPEZ]

G'Town Hoyas are gonna make some noise this year!!! :strong:

[RhymesayersDU]

G'Town Hoyas are gonna make some noise this year!!! :strong:

Don't know how far they'll go, but I love that Hibbert kid.

Anywho, Alec was right. MM is the best thing on the planet. I can't wait.

[Dagmar]

The best sporting event on the planet is coming soon.

Pez, we doing the annual OM Brackets? Ive been good so I dont get banned before the Madness begins.

For you foreigners, seriously get involved this year. Give it a go! Jens, eddie, UK, blue, BlaK, Scottish, jump into this years brackets. Dont be scared, you cant be any worse than DenFan has historically been and he is a so-called "expert".

Who ya'll got? The top 10 teams or so could all make final four pushes this year. Despite the rankings, Ive watched all the top teams and to me, there doesnt seem to be any clear case locks. Florida has its ebbs and flows, NC is great but still young and it shows in many games (also KUs biggest flaw), UCLA is overrated but a very talented team. A&M is coming on strong, Pittsburgh got knocked down a bit, the Wisconsin Badgers have played solid fundamental basketball all year long, hell even Memphis is looking just as good as they were last year.

So, who ya got? Let's hear some of those comments.

You don't even mention the most important Mane drunken foreigner... I'm hurt... :alky:

[smalltowngrll]

Yup, we're keyed in once again over at Sportsline for the big dance bro. You hawks gonna make a grand splash this year in the tourney Alec?

We'll have all the links for this year's pickem in the next week.

By the way, here are the champions for the past 4 years in our bracket

2006 - Thomas Smith (http://om.mayhem.sportsline.com/brackets?show_team=79&bracket_number=1) (Who is that again?)
2005 - Darkhawk24 (2x Champion)
2004 - Darkhawk24 (2x Champion)
2003 - Alec the Guru

Can't wait. This is one of my most favorite times of the year. Just went to the Wildcats @ Ducks game on Saturday. What a treat!

[sgbfan]

I know I am a total Homer, but BYU should win a game or two this year. They have a good chance of getting a high seed if they can win at Air Force or at San Diego State and do well in the MWC tournament. Keep your eyes out for them.

[Crushaholic]

I'm just excited to see if Kansas State can make a triumphant return to the Big Dance. However, losing at Nebraska didn't help matters...:-/

[watermock]

Too busy with the draft...can't be disturbed...

[Nuggets4]

Rock CHOKE Jayhawk!

Rock Chalk Bucknell!

Sorry Alec, just getting ready for tonight's game where the hawks kick my buffs asses.

[Rock Chalk]

Rock CHOKE Jayhawk!

Rock Chalk Bucknell!

Sorry Alec, just getting ready for tonight's game where the hawks kick my buffs asses.

Bucknell and Butler have both played really good basketball since they upset my team.

Hopefully we are not one and done again this year. Too young for us to go all the way, much like I feel about UNC, but both teams will be dangerous I suspect and I dont think anyone wants to play them.

I tell you who I am really shocked at is Texas A&M. Those guys are pretty damn good and are going to be one of the teams that make at leas tht eElite 8.

Oh and Dagmar, my bad buddy, forgot about ya. Happens. So many of you Europeans ya'll all look a like to me :D

[ColoradoBuff]

Go buffs.....! Whoops, wrong thread. Buffs B-Ball sucks this year!

[ColoradoBuff]

Looks like Hawk's Boys tied with Pez for 8th last year;)

[Rock Chalk]

Man CU sucks in everything.

[Darkhawk24]

Am I banned from playing with you guys yet? Alec have you learned to stop picking KU all the way yet? :)

[Rock Chalk]

Am I banned from playing with you guys yet? Alec have you learned to stop picking KU all the way yet? :)

I swear this year Im not doing it. I tried last year but then they went on that tear at the end of the season and won teh Big 12 championship and they looked like they might be able to so I couldnt resist.

This year Im not picking with my heart.

[Darkhawk24]

I swear this year Im not doing it. I tried last year but then they went on that tear at the end of the season and won teh Big 12 championship and they looked like they might be able to so I couldnt resist.

This year Im not picking with my heart.


Yeah my Dad says the same thing every year. He is a KU alum and he finally turns in his bracket and what do you know KU is at least in the final four every single year... I know how you KU homers are. :)

[Crushaholic]

Yeah my Dad says the same thing every year. He is a KU alum and he finally turns in his bracket and what do you know KU is at least in the final four every single year... I know how you KU homers are. :)

We have someone in our office pool who picks KU to win the national championship each year. It's always funny to see his bracket go to hell in the first round...ROFL!

[UKBronco]

Seeing as it took a Wiki search to find out what 'March Madness' was, I think i'll be best off sitting this one out on the sideline! :kiddingme

[ColoradoBuff]

Man CU sucks in everything.

And KU is just a powerhouse in football:spit: ! Anyways.........

[Rock Chalk]

We have someone in our office pool who picks KU to win the national championship each year. It's always funny to see his bracket go to hell in the first round...ROFL!

Always go to hell in the first round?

2 years...yeah in a row.

3 times in 22 consecutive years of Tournament bids (2nd longest in the nation btw) they went out in the first round.

Once by Duke.

Not that Im making excuses here, but to say "always funny to see his bracket go to hell in the first round" is stretching it.

I took KU three years ago all the way and was one Carmelo Anthony away from it. Still won the whole shebang.

Oh, and Hawk's Boys, that might actually offend me if I cared much for College football, but since I dont. Besides, they may suck at one sport, but CU sucks at all sports.

[smalltowngrll]

Moving this back to the top...just because this is the most exciting time of the year and it's only ONE month away!

First/Second rounds are March 15-18
Third/Fourth rounds are March 22-25
Final four games are March 31 - April 2

There are regional games being played in Spokane. I was thinking of trying to get tickets...

Anyone else have any plans?

Anyone want to take a stab at who they think will take it all??

[Rock Chalk]

KU to win it all!

****, I just cant help it.

[smalltowngrll]

KU to win it all!

****, I just cant help it.

Hahaha, I do the same thing every year with the AZ!

[Rock Chalk]

Let's see, last time KU made a run at the Championship when Syracuse beat them in the finals....they kicked Arizona's ass.

Good times.

[Jens1893]

Besides, they may suck at one sport, but CU sucks at all sports.

You sure? I count 22 National Championships for CU and only 9 for KU. CU has also won 4 of the past Big 12 North Championships in Football.

Colorado

The University of Colorado Buffaloes have won 22 team national championships. The following is a list of the teams and years won.

* Skiing (16): 1959-1960, 1972-1979, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1998-1999, 2006
* Men's Cross Country (3): 2001, 2004, 2006
* Women's Cross Country (2): 2000, 2004
* Football (1)[3]: 1990


Kansas

National championships

Unofficial:

1922 Helms Basketball Champion - coached by Phog Allen
1923 Helms Basketball Champion - coached by Phog Allen

Men's Basketball
1952 - coached by Phog Allen, won 80-63 over St. John's
1988 - coached by Larry Brown, won 83-79 over Oklahoma

Men's Cross Country
1953

Men's Indoor Track
1966 - 1969 - 1970

Men's Outdoor Track
1959 - 1960 - 1970

[SureShot]

You sure? I count 22 National Championships for CU and only 9 for KU. CU has also won 4 of the past Big 12 North Championships in Football.

Colorado



Kansas



D'Oh

[Rock Chalk]

You sure? I count 22 National Championships for CU and only 9 for KU. CU has also won 4 of the past Big 12 North Championships in Football.

Colorado



Kansas

This year Jens.

ANd football is different than Basketball.

If the two were comparable, that is if Football didnt have a North and South championship OR basketball DID have a north and south championship, I can gaurantee you CU would have like 1 Big 12 title in football and KU would have at least 10 Big 12 North titles in Basketball if not all of them (BIg 12 started in what, 1992?).

ALso Jens, 16 of their national championships you quoted come in skiing. You do realize that America is a big country and most states dont even have mountains right? Of the Big 12 teams, CU and CSU are probably the only two that have skiing programs. Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma are a wee bit short on mountains. You cant count 16 titles from a sport that other schools in its conference dont even compete in and compare it to basketball or football which has literally hundreds of schools and dozens of major programs competing every year.

Concerning sports that actually matter: Basketball and Football, KU > CU.

Sure, CU is better than KU in football, but thats like saying cow **** is better than rat ****. Conversely, KU is considered one of the nations elite programs annually, and CU is, well, dog ****.

So, KU is like a 3 in football and CU is maybe a 5.

KU is a 9 in Basketball and CU is like a 1.

CU sucks monkey balls and so do their fans.

And so do Germans who try to interfere. 4321~

[FADERPROOF]

I posted this in the NCAA&NBA forum, but I'll ask here, how is the point system set-up? Like how many points do you get for a win in each round?

[Pezman]

I posted this in the NCAA&NBA forum, but I'll ask here, how is the point system set-up? Like how many points do you get for a win in each round?

1 point - first round
3 points - second round
5 points - third
7 points - fourth

etc...

[FADERPROOF]

1 point - first round
3 points - second round
5 points - third
7 points - fourth

etc...

Thanks man, 28 days and counting down to the Madness!

[Crushaholic]

(Big 12 started in what, 1992?).

1995...for the record...

[FADERPROOF]

Ohio State vs. UNC for the title.

Bucks win it.

[AlphaOmega]

bump! ;)

[ludo21]

GO AZ!!!

WE got this thing wrapped up before it has even begun ;D

[RhymesayersDU]

I want to know what happened to Alec's Jayhawks last night. I know they won a tough game on the road, and that's good... But man, that second half was ugly, it looked like they had never seen a full court press before.

Better play better come tourney time!

[TexanBob]

My pattern is that I get out of the first round pretty well and then get blown to hell in the next two rounds. If I survive those, I usually make a small rally at the end. Forecasting the beginning and the end is usually easier for me than forecasting the middle.

Anyway, I'll be back again this year and have signed up for the VIP webcast so I can watch while at work again. Maybe I'll take that Thursday off too...

[smalltowngrll]

Bump!

Brackets will be released on Sunday! Can't wait...this is one of my most favorite times of year. Man, I love March!

Anyway, are we all set for our little contest this year??

[Rock Chalk]

We are all set stg. Ive already sent my first **** talkin post.

And Rhymes, that OU game was a good game. Lets us know we gotta stay on our toes, even if the opponent is inferior. The Texas game was even better. Showed a lot of character beind down by 12 at the half to rally back. Sure, Durant hurt his ankle, but we had already come back and were up by 6 points when he went down.

Rock Chalk just jumped to #2 in the AP and Coaches polls. Thanks to an untimely loss by UCLA (though, they had their conference wrapped up and Washington had something to play for, a tourney berth).

Conference tourney's this week, the madness has already begun.

[smalltowngrll]

yeah, I got it Alec. I saw that we were set up, but I just wanted to make sure there wasn't something else I needed to do!

I'm going for an underdog. Last time my wildcats played this horrible during the regular season was 1997....the year they beat three number 1 seeds to become National Champs!

[JPEZ]

What must I do to be part of this?! ???
PEZMAN, Alec, I want in! ;D

[BMF Bronco]

where do I sign?

[ro_50]

I dont know if you guys have been watching Championship Week, I have and have been since the early 90's, but the teams that were suppose to win their conference tournaments have thus far - Winthrop, Davidson, VCU, Gonzaga. This bodes well for the bubble teams in the big conferences like Kansas State, Clemson, which has a play-in game in my book against Florida State. K-State does as well against Texas Tech.

Those are four spots opened up to teams from the major conferences with the favorites winning their conference tourneys.

One of the more intriguing stories will be if Old Dominion, Santa Clara, Drexel, make it.

And keep an eye on how UMass does in the A-10 tourney. To me, they have to make it to least the title game to make it to the NCAAs.

[Rock Chalk]

I dont think SC will make it ro, but I do think Old Dominion and Drexel will. Both have quality OOC wins.

[smalltowngrll]

If you participated last year, you are already signed up. The link is here to find out:

http://om.mayhem.sportsline.com/brackets

If you haven't played before, I believe you have to sign up! I don't know if there is a group password or not. Give it a try and let me know.

PEZ....you'll have to fill in the blanks on that part.

[JPEZ]

Thanks STG!! I'm there! :strong:

[Jens1893]

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[Jens1893]

March Madness on Demand is open for signup, btw. If you register now, you´ll even get a VIP account and won´t have to wait in line if the server is full.

I may even watch a little this weekend

FRIDAY

19:00 Live SEC Quarterfinal #1 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
21:00 Live SEC Quarterfinal #2 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
01:30 Live SEC Quarterfinal #3 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
03:30 Live SEC Quarterfinal #4 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.

SATURDAY

19:30 Live Big 10 Semifinal #1 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
21:30 Live Big 10 Semifinal #1 - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.

SUNDAY

17:00 Live Road to the Final Four
Get all the inside information on the NCAA Tournament from an expert panel as the Road to the Final Four continues.
18:00 Live SEC Championship - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
20:30 Live Big 10 Championship - College Hoops
Teams to be confirmed.
23:00 Live NCAA Selection Show
Find out who will be dancing and get a look at the brackets for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness.

[smalltowngrll]

Thanks STG!! I'm there! :strong:

You are welcome! Good Luck!

Jens...Let me look around. I think I know what needs to be done.

[missingnumber7]

Moving this back to the top...just because this is the most exciting time of the year and it's only ONE month away!

First/Second rounds are March 15-18
Third/Fourth rounds are March 22-25
Final four games are March 31 - April 2

There are regional games being played in Spokane. I was thinking of trying to get tickets...

Anyone else have any plans?

Anyone want to take a stab at who they think will take it all??

If you get a chance to go, even if it isn't any teams you like its still a blast. I went to the first round mens and womens in Minneapolis recently and loved every minute of the atmosphere. Have been to an elite 8 and was at day 1 of the final four all in the metrodome, crappy place to watch bball, but like I said tourney atmosphere, mens or womens is a blast.

[Rock Chalk]

Man every damn year I tell myself "Dont homer up" and every damn year I homer up.

I dont care, Im doing it again. KU to win it all!

[smalltowngrll]

If you get a chance to go, even if it isn't any teams you like its still a blast. I went to the first round mens and womens in Minneapolis recently and loved every minute of the atmosphere. Have been to an elite 8 and was at day 1 of the final four all in the metrodome, crappy place to watch bball, but like I said tourney atmosphere, mens or womens is a blast.

They are actually playing a round in Spokane. I've seriously considered heading up there next weekend for a game or two. But, in order to purchase tickets, you had to puchase the full package and it was just a bit more than I care to spend. So, if I did head up there next weekend, it would only be if I could find individual game tickets for a little less.

I did manage to catch the Wildcats @ Ducks in January. It was a blast...almost got killed leaving, but fun, nonetheless! :sunshine:

[Jens1893]

Have you tried Ebay or Craig´s List?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-NCAA-MADNESS-BASKETBALL-TOURNAMENT-TICKETS-IN-SPOKANE_W0QQitemZ130086213086QQihZ003QQcategoryZ16 122QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Most of them are selling full strips to all 3 sessions only.

[smalltowngrll]

Have you tried Ebay or Craig´s List?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-NCAA-MADNESS-BASKETBALL-TOURNAMENT-TICKETS-IN-SPOKANE_W0QQitemZ130086213086QQihZ003QQcategoryZ16 122QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Most of them are selling full strips to all 3 sessions only.

Yeah, I'll check there. I usually find good ticket info on craigslist. I think I'll wait until Sunday to determine if I want to venture north 6 hours or not!

[GSRelyea]

For those of you that are working during tourney games, you can watch any game for free on your computer. Make sure you sign up soon, and login early on game days to ensure that you get to see your game of choice.



http://www.ncaasports.com/mmod

[Rock Chalk]

Whoohooo, Bracket trash talking stepping up already.

[broncswin]

Yeah, I'll check there. I usually find good ticket info on craigslist. I think I'll wait until Sunday to determine if I want to venture north 6 hours or not!

Hey smalltowngrll are you familiar with any good clubs or hangout spots in the seattle area. We are flying into PDX friday afternoon and my brother is picking us up and heading to seattle to hang for the weekend!

[Jens1893]

Who shall I be rooting for?

[Jens1893]

Hey smalltowngrll are you familiar with any good clubs or hangout spots in the seattle area. We are flying into PDX friday afternoon and my brother is picking us up and heading to seattle to hang for the weekend!

BroncoBuff lives in Seattle. Might want to ask him also.

[ludo21]

If you participated last year, you are already signed up. The link is here to find out:

http://om.mayhem.sportsline.com/brackets

If you haven't played before, I believe you have to sign up! I don't know if there is a group password or not. Give it a try and let me know.

PEZ....you'll have to fill in the blanks on that part.


sweet!!

i need to get my id and pw now ;D i always forget it.

[JPEZ]

Man every damn year I tell myself "Dont homer up" and every damn year I homer up.

I dont care, Im doing it again. KU to win it all!

I say the Choke-Hawks make a quick exit this year! :wiggle:

[penguintheory]

Stanford is a darkhorse to cut deep with its all-freshman and sophomore starting lineup and the twin towers Brook and Robin Lopez, 7'0 twin McDonalds All-American freshmen. Bubble team yes, but some quality wins including then-#2 UCLA, #24 USC, #23 Washington, #22 Washington State, @Virginia, and Texas Tech on a neutral court.

[smalltowngrll]

Hey smalltowngrll are you familiar with any good clubs or hangout spots in the seattle area. We are flying into PDX friday afternoon and my brother is picking us up and heading to seattle to hang for the weekend!

I know PDX much better than Seattle. Usually when I head up to Seattle I'm with friends that know the area or I'm visiting friends there. Last time I went we hung out at some rockin' bar near Key arena after a Def Leppard concert. I can ask around for you. But, your best bet is to talk to BroncoBuff. He lives there and can give you a good idea of the awesome places to hang out. If it's your first time definitely hit up Pike Place Market.

Reminds me, I need to set up a party trip to Seattle for this summer....

Ok, sorry Alec......back on topic here! MADNESS!!! :~ohyah!:

[smalltowngrll]

Stanford is a darkhorse to cut deep with its all-freshman and sophomore starting lineup and the twin towers Brook and Robin Lopez, 7'0 twin McDonalds All-American freshmen. Bubble team yes, but some quality wins including then-#2 UCLA, #24 USC, #23 Washington, #22 Washington State, @Virginia, and Texas Tech on a neutral court.

I just watched them play AZ Saturday. What was up with the food poisening I kept hearing about?

[Rock Chalk]

Wow, choke-hawks. How original.

[Rock Chalk]

Every year some stanford fan predicts stanford will do well in the tourney.

Most years its that twit smelvin, but at least he got it right one year, but then they had a great squad that year.

[Darkhawk24]

Alec,

I sure hope for your sake you learned from past years mistake. If you pick KU to win it all I won't feel sorry for you when you are looking up at me in the standings again. :)

[Rock Chalk]

This year is different!

[JPEZ]

Wow, choke-hawks. How original.


Original, Plain, and Simple!
They will bow-out early Bub!

[Rock Chalk]

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