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The Poet · 11-16-2010, 03:17 PM

Not many of the games last night were all that good, either despite or due to my itches, but a few scores jumped out at me:

# 19 Memphis 72 - Miami 68 = Yes, Josh Pastner has a young team. Yes, he has already kicked one of those freshmen off his squad. But to struggle like this with a so-so Miami team does not bode well.

Clemson 78 - Wofford 70 = And in Littlejohn, no less. Again, not a very good win.

Kennesaw State 80 - Georgia Tech 63 = But it ain't half as bad as this terrible loss. Sure, everybody expected the Yellow Jackets to be down this year, yet I myself did not think they'd be this rambled a wreck.

Oklahoma 71 - N.C. Central 63 (OT) = Even though the Sooners did wake up in the extra session, it is another crappy win. Speaking of waking up . . .

Wake Forest 63 - Hampton 56 = As with Ga. Tech, the Deacs are supposed to be down. This shows just how down.

Providence 58 - Yale 55 = The Friars haven't been a Big East factor in a while. The Elis aren't supposed to be one in the Ivy. This game may mean nothing in the long haul, but it sure is odd.

St. Mary's 76 - St. John's 71 = At long last, one of my "picks" for games last night actually turned out to be a decent one. Hey, even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then.

Action has already started today, most notably (so far) being # 17 Baylor's win over La Salle 74-64. That's an OK victory, but not a bold statement by the Bears. In other finals, Stony Brook, Kent State, and Northeastern have also won, with Norteastern outscoring Southern Illinois 3-2 in OT. Sheesh. Plus, as we speak # 3 Kansas State and # 22 Virginia Tech are having a war in Manhattan heading towards the half, in this first real test for both programs. I'll keep you posted. Later on, look for these games:

# 1 Duke vs. Miami OH = Another scrimmage for the Blue Devils.

# 2 Michigan State vs. South Carolina = This could be half a game, by which I mean the 'Cocks could be game for a half. If it is the second half, they might even pullet the upset.

# 4 Ohio State vs. # 9 Florida = And if this one isn't a game, then one of these coaches is going to be p!$$ed.

# 6 Villanova vs. Marist = And if this one's not over by the break, Jay Wright won't be right for days.

# 10 Syracuse vs. Detroit = I don't think there's any way Detroit can beat the Orange. I also don't think there's any way all but the most fanatic fans won't fall asleep during this one.

# 11 Gonzaga vs. # 25 San Diego State = Remember a few days ago, me saying that I didn't think the Aztecs would stay in the rankings very long? Well, here you go . . . and there they go.

# 16 Butler vs. Louisville = After what they did last season, I don't wish to diss Butler. Plus, I'm neither a Cardinal nor a Pitino fan. But it would not shock me to see the Bulldogs get bitten, here in the opening game at the new KFC Crum-bucket Arena.

# 17 Washington vs. Eastern Washington = If the Pac-10 wants to regain any props at all, this needs to be a blow-out.

# 24 Tennessee vs. Belmont = Hmmm. Were I a betting man, I may put a few bucks on the Vols. But it would only be a few bucks. UT is in turmoil, Pearl is in a pickle, and Belmont is no patsy.

Wake Forest vs. VCU = If the Deacs play like they did against Hampton, they'll get their cassocks altered.

Georgia vs. Colorado = Here are a pair of darkhorses who could give us a close one.

Florida State vs. Gardner-Webb = No, I'm not joking here. Gardner-Webb's win over UNC-Charlotte means one hell of a lot more than the Seminoles' one over UNC-Greensboro.

New Mexico vs. Arizona State = Desert warfare here, with two programs trying to move up a level.

At the half, K-State leads the Hokies by a point, 30-29. Hold on to your hats.

11-16-2010, 03:17 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: College Hoops Thread '10-'11 Not many of the games last night were all that good, either despite or due to my itches, but a few scores jumped out at me: # 19 Memphis 72 - Miami 68 = Yes, Josh Pastner has a young team. Yes, he has already kicked one of those freshmen off his squad. But to struggle like this with a so-so Miami team does not bode well. Clemson 78 - Wofford 70 = And in Littlejohn, no less. Again, not a very good win. Kennesaw State 80 - Georgia Tech 63 = But it ain't half as bad as this terrible loss. Sure, everybody expected the Yellow Jackets to be down this year, yet I myself did not think they'd be this rambled a wreck. Oklahoma 71 - N.C. Central 63 (OT) = Even though the Sooners did wake up in the extra session, it is another crappy win. Speaking of waking up . . . Wake Forest 63 - Hampton 56 = As with Ga. Tech, the Deacs are supposed to be down. This shows just how down. Providence 58 - Yale 55 = The Friars haven't been a Big East factor in a while. The Elis aren't supposed to be one in the Ivy. This game may mean nothing in the long haul, but it sure is odd. St. Mary's 76 - St. John's 71 = At long last, one of my "picks" for games last night actually turned out to be a decent one. Hey, even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then. Action has already started today, most notably (so far) being # 17 Baylor's win over La Salle 74-64. That's an OK victory, but not a bold statement by the Bears. In other finals, Stony Brook, Kent State, and Northeastern have also won, with Norteastern outscoring Southern Illinois 3-2 in OT. Sheesh. Plus, as we speak # 3 Kansas State and # 22 Virginia Tech are having a war in Manhattan heading towards the half, in this first real test for both programs. I'll keep you posted. Later on, look for these games: # 1 Duke vs. Miami OH = Another scrimmage for the Blue Devils. # 2 Michigan State vs. South Carolina = This could be half a game, by which I mean the 'Cocks could be game for a half. If it is the second half, they might even pullet the upset. # 4 Ohio State vs. # 9 Florida = And if this one isn't a game, then one of these coaches is going to be p!$$ed. # 6 Villanova vs. Marist = And if this one's not over by the break, Jay Wright won't be right for days. # 10 Syracuse vs. Detroit = I don't think there's any way Detroit can beat the Orange. I also don't think there's any way all but the most fanatic fans won't fall asleep during this one. # 11 Gonzaga vs. # 25 San Diego State = Remember a few days ago, me saying that I didn't think the Aztecs would stay in the rankings very long? Well, here you go . . . and there they go. # 16 Butler vs. Louisville = After what they did last season, I don't wish to diss Butler. Plus, I'm neither a Cardinal nor a Pitino fan. But it would not shock me to see the Bulldogs get bitten, here in the opening game at the new KFC Crum-bucket Arena. # 17 Washington vs. Eastern Washington = If the Pac-10 wants to regain any props at all, this needs to be a blow-out. # 24 Tennessee vs. Belmont = Hmmm. Were I a betting man, I may put a few bucks on the Vols. But it would only be a few bucks. UT is in turmoil, Pearl is in a pickle, and Belmont is no patsy. Wake Forest vs. VCU = If the Deacs play like they did against Hampton, they'll get their cassocks altered. Georgia vs. Colorado = Here are a pair of darkhorses who could give us a close one. Florida State vs. Gardner-Webb = No, I'm not joking here. Gardner-Webb's win over UNC-Charlotte means one hell of a lot more than the Seminoles' one over UNC-Greensboro. New Mexico vs. Arizona State = Desert warfare here, with two programs trying to move up a level. At the half, K-State leads the Hokies by a point, 30-29. Hold on to your hats.