NCAA Basketball (Page 29 of 30)

This UNC team is really big, some of the players look like NBA players.  UNC is favored to win and historically it seems we have a real hard time getting pass them, along with the entire sports world always wanting them to win.  Maybe its because I am a Nova fan, but it just feels like the refs favor UNC.

This bad call cost us this game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPvhOkEVmm0

Jim, no wories, it happens.  I had no comment on Syracuse, knowing there was no way there was going to be a third time charm.  North Carolina had Syracuse's number this year.  It was kind of nice to have the Orange men's and women's teams reach the final four.  Women fairing better, but I expect UConn to prevail in the final. 

As far as the men's final tonight, I am, of course (still have the old Big East respect at heart), pulling for, and expect Villanova to win. 

Rock ON & Keep The Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

She lived in Philly for a while before we met Angela.
Game just started and it's going to be a good one from the looks of it.
Go Cats!
Rick
edit. WOW BUZZER BEATER! Heck of a game! Helen is jumping up and down. I bet you are too Angela.

YES, I was jumping up and down!! Tell Helen if she wants to go to the parade on Friday, she can stay at my house!

Villanova doesn't win the title often, but the two times they have its been EPIC & AWESOME!!

Being a HUGE sports fan, I never really got into the superstious stuff, BUT this tournament was different and it was unavoidable trying to bat down all the emotions coming at me from every angle.  I knew VILLANOVA WAS WINNING IT ALL! 

Because: 3 important people very connected to Villanova passed away since last season, most importantly my dad, who always use to call me to discuss Villanova basketball.  I miss him so much!  I went to my parents best friend's funeral this past
Saturday, before the Oklahoma game.  She was 92 years old, and had 5 children, 14 grand-children and 14 great- grandchildren. Her husband had graduated 'Nova in '49, her oldest son in '72 and many other family members were 'Nova grads, it was such a Villanova vibe! Her great-granddaughter Madeline attended the funeral in her Villanova Wildcat cheer leading outfit. My daughter had that same outfit when she was a toddler. The cemetery was close to the Villanova campus, it wasn't the most direct path back to where we were going to attend a luncheon, but I went out of my way to drive by campus and reflect in front of the church. The 3rd person who passed was only 24 years-old and I didn't really know her well, but she graduated last May with my niece from Princeton and she was so in love with her boyfriend, Keith Jones, who was a former basketball manager at Nova and is a news reporter on our local NBC. Keith was down in Houston covering the Wildcats and its been an incredibly emotional ride.  I attended a wedding of another Nova basketball manager when I first met this couple.  And just like events leading up to the 1985 win, this year is full of the next generation in my family having wedding showers and getting married. I was at a wedding shower on the afternoon of the EPIC win over Kansas!! My son Vince said if we got by Kansas, we were winning it all!!

Lastly I never did these 2 things before. I filled out my bracket and picked a different team to win. I went for Michigan State in honor of my father-in-law who loved Italians a little bit extra and really respected Tom Izzo. I was pressed for time, I usually do more than one bracket but I guess Andy Gump wanted a Villanova win!!

Before the tourney started, a t-shirt fell off my shelf in my messy closet.  It was a navy blue Villanova Wildcat t-shirt I bought in the book store years ago and totally forgot about, I had never worn it yet. I wore that same t-shirt and same undergarment for every playoff game.  It did not fail me!

AFTER 31 YEARS, IT SIMPLY WAS MEANT TO BE!!

Jim Cramer really summed it up well here.
http://www.thestreet.com/video/13519339 … plish.html

Congratulations to Syracuse University basketball coach (for 40 years!!!!) Jim Boeheim on his 1,000th win (unofficial or not), all at Syracuse, his Alma Mater even.
Can't deny the significance.

Rock ON & Keep The Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

Well, time to resurrect this topic. It’s been a while since my Aztecs had a real good team. The last time was with Kawhi Leonard who has gone on to the heights of success.
20-0, the last undefeated, a #1 in the NET ranking and a potential 1 seed. Maybe they can run the table this year if they stay healthy. A well balanced team with the normal lock down defense they’re known for, but now with some shooters, a great 5th year guard and a very good big at post.
Exciting times on Aztec Mesa, the bandwagon here is packed.
Any other NCAA Basketball fans out there?
Rick

Wow! What an experience Curby.
They’re off to Vegas for a shot at the school record, 3-20 win teams. UNLV is rebuilding, but they all can be dangerous on the road.
Fingers crossed.

Finally, some notice from the national announcers on NBCSN.
It took a rout last night at UNM’s notorious Pit, up 17-0 on an undermanned team before the fans could sit with over 4 minutes gone and 2 timeouts. They stand until their team scores and were getting sore feet. Up nearly 40 in the early minutes of the 2nd half before ‘Dutch” emptied the bench and sent in the freshmen for some floor time to save further embarrassment to the home team. As one commentator said, when you’re up against a team like this, tip your hat and go home.
I heard the words “strong choice for a national championship” from one of the talking heads. They won’t get to #1 due to a fairly weak league, but notice has been served.
Time will tell, but this is a juggernaut right now. The student body’s getting fat reselling tickets at huge markups. 22-0 has them the hottest ticket in town.
Good luck to your teams.
Rick