OFFICIAL "THE RICO" 1st Round Games Thread

[pissclams]

Round 1 games
Dayton @ Georgia Tech, 10:30 pm cst -- no television

George Mason @ Villanova, 1:00 pm cst -- ESPNU

Indiana @ Mississippi, 4:00 pm cst -- ESPN2

Boston @ Kansas State, 6:30 cst -- no television

G Tech tipping off in 30 mins 

Will be good to "scout" the IU - Mississippi game

[steve dave]

Taking off work early to watch IU/Miss at BWW (thursday boneless wings day btw)

 

[chum1]

I can't scout two teams at once.  I have to wait until brackets are decided and then go back to the VHS.

[mavrick1821]

I think Ole Miss will smash IU.

[chum1]

Can mav and the rest of us do our bracketology in this thread? 

[mavrick1821]

Brackets!!!  If so, we need to get on this...Dayton and Ga Tech already rolling.  We don't want to be giving away any freebies.

[Thin Blue Line]

Taking off work early to watch IU/Miss at BWW (thursday boneless wings day btw)

 

Another 3 martini lunch?   

[pissclams]

#21 Dayton 15
#19 Georgia Tech 12

13:40 left in the first!   

 

[steve dave]

Taking off work early to watch IU/Miss at BWW (thursday boneless wings day btw)

 

Another 3 martini lunch?   

I don't eat lunch at 4 

[Thin Blue Line]

Taking off work early to watch IU/Miss at BWW (thursday boneless wings day btw)

 

Another 3 martini lunch?   

I don't eat lunch at 4 

Hey, I'm trying not to get into your gastrointestinal habits. If that's the case, another 6 martini early dinner?   

[mavrick1821]

Round 1:

Dayton @ Georgia Tech -- Dayton

George Mason @ Villanova -- Villanova

Indiana @ Mississippi -- Mississippi

Boston @ Kansas State-EMAW BIG!

Round 2:

Dayton Vs Villanova -- Villanova

Mississippi Vs Kansas State --Kansas State (will be a helva good game but we are simply too much in the front court and can match their speed in the backcourt)

Championship
Kansas State Vs Villanova -- Villanova Very torn on this choice.  Sloppy KSU=loss.  Poised KSU could easily see them upset 'Nova.

Bonus:  Consolation Games:

George Mason Vs Geog Tech -- Georg Tech

Indiana Vs Boston -- Indiana

[steve dave]

Very tender moment should Frank and Jay Wright match up in the final.  Hard for these two warriors to go head to head given their long history of BFFing.  Another earlier story line will be when Frank goes to shake Andy Kennedy's hand and does the pull hand away and sweep down the side of hair trick showing Andy that he is far superior to him sexually. 

[mavrick1821]

Just saw this on the yahoo in game feed: 

3:29     Dayton -  Chris Johnson misses a 999-foot three-pointer

That is a very difficult 3 to make....

[Belvis Noland]

that's a pretty good breakdown, mavrick.  While I hate looking past opponents, I think we'll destroy BU.  Good warmup game.  I'd hate to see us trip up in the 2nd round but, unfortunately, I see this as a possibility.  

I hope I'm wrong.  Would love to matchup with 'Nova in the Finals.  

I'll predict that our success in our 2nd and 3rd rounds will be in direct correlation with Clemente.  The guy is either going to be inspired by family and have a Texas performance or he will be overwhelmed, start pressing and play horribly.  I hope we see the former.  

[mavrick1821]

 I'd hate to see us trip up in the 2nd round but, unfortunately, I see this as a possibility.   

The possible Ole Miss matchup in Round 2 is a potential big time game and challenge.  If it happens, will be a great measuring stick for both programs this early in the season.

[sonofdaxjones]

Your average 999 footer is not an easy feat, I've only done it a couple of times after a good nights sleep and a good breakfast.

[ksu_FAN]

I'd hate to see us trip up in the 2nd round but, unfortunately, I see this as a possibility.  

The possible Ole Miss matchup in Round 2 is a potential big time game and challenge.  If it happens, will be a great measuring stick for both programs this early in the season.

I agree that it would be a good test, but IMO the real "measuring stick" would be to make it to the finals and plan 'Nova.  Ole Miss is solid and has a lot back from last year, but they were barely over .500, so I don't consider them a measuring stick unless our aim is to be a middle of the pack Big 12 team.  In 'Nova you have a Top 10 team with some key players back that won 30 games last year.  That is the type of team I want to see us compete against and see how we compare.

[steve dave]

SCOTTIE REYNOLDS IS STILL PLAYING!? 

[Belvis Noland]

I agree that it would be a good test, but IMO the real "measuring stick" would be to make it to the finals and plan 'Nova.  In 'Nova you have a Top 10 team with some key players back that won 30 games last year.  That is the type of team I want to see us compete against and see how we compare.

No doubt.  I just hope we get there.  I still have nightmares about the Milk House. 

[mavrick1821]

I agree that it would be a good test, but IMO the real "measuring stick" would be to make it to the finals and plan 'Nova.  Ole Miss is solid and has a lot back from last year, but they were barely over .500, so I don't consider them a measuring stick unless our aim is to be a middle of the pack Big 12 team.  In 'Nova you have a Top 10 team with some key players back that won 30 games last year.  That is the type of team I want to see us compete against and see how we compare.

Ole Miss had major star player injury issues last year and this year everyone is healthy.  They have both talent and experience.  I consider them a top SEC team after Tennessee/Kentucky but a step above LSU/Miss State/Fla and others. 

[Bullfn33]

GT now up 1 with 1:32 left...

[Bullfn33]

Dayton comes back in last minute. 63-59

[WildcatNkilt]

That was a crazy game.  Grats Dayton.

[Bullfn33]

I think Dayton will make the finals.

[WildcatNkilt]

GM up on Villa 19-8 right now.

[doom]

GM up on Villa 19-8 right now.

They are coming for us again!   

[j-vonfeldt]

GM up on Villa 19-8 right now.

They are coming for us again!   

Bad memories, I want to face Nova

[j-vonfeldt]

BTW, I swear Cox were supposed to add ESPNU to their HD lineup with that update a couple days ago.

Anybody know anything about that?

[WildcatNkilt]

29-23 GM with 3:19 to go in first half.

[1/64th]

Mr. Mason with a 9pt halftime lead.