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The Poet · 01-11-2010, 03:41 PM

Well, you can say what you will, but you cannot say it wasn't an interesting weekend. Aside from the scores - and upsets - already mentioned on Saturday, we had:

Notre Dame 70 - West Virginia 68 = Hey, didn't some people think WVA the best team in the country a few weeks ago? The Irish went 14-20 from the line, and the Mountaineers shot 2 of 4; some home-cooking in South Bend? Still, the potential winner rimmed out at the buzzer. I'm sorry I missed this game.

UNLV 74 - New Mexico 62 = The Lobos have lost 3 of their last 5, while the Rebels bounce between good and lousy.

Miami 67 - Wake Forest 66 - The Deacs missed 2 of 4 FTs in closing minute and 1/2, and could not pull this off. Miami is now 15-1 for the season, for the first time since the '59-'60 campaign.

Kentucky 76 - Georgia 68 = The 'Dawgs hung tough, but couldn't quite make it to the end of this game. If the Wildcats dodge any more bullets, they should consider starting a circus act.

Baylor 91 - Oklahoma 60 = What a whuppin' that was. Baylor's now 13-1, and ranked #22 as of today.

Clemson 72 - Boston College 56 = And the Tigers find themselves back in the Top 25 too.

California 67 - USC 59 = It's getting to the point that Pac-10 fans don't even care anymore.

Stanford 70 - UCLA 59 = Bruins are 7-9 so far, and showing no signs of life.

Dayton 78 - Duquesne 72 (OT) = OK, now here's one we could enjoy.

Tulsa 86 - Houston 80 = And that's not too bad either.

Michigan State 71 - Iowa 53 = But this one, not so much. As I predicted, no contest.

Illinois 66 - Indiana 60 = The Hoosiers were outscored by 17 from the charity stripe, blew a 15-point lead, and are now 7-8. They and UCLA should begin a "Lost Glory" series.

Oklahoma State 81 - Texas Tech 52 = Wasn't there a Texas Tech in the rankings earlier this season? I wonder if they are related.

Gonzaga 81 - Portland 78 = A really nice matchup between West Coast mid-majors. And since the Pac-10 sucks so badly, it's also nice the Lefters have someone to cheer.

Seton Hall 83 - Cincinnati 76 = Well, whaddaya know? The Pirates finally get one of these in the W column.

Memphis 59 - Southern Mississippi 57 = Seems like yesterday that 59 points by the Tigers was their halftime tally, doesn't it?

BYU 83 - UTEP 77 = OMG. (No offense to my Mormon brethern here.)

And if all of that wasn't enough excitement for you, we had a couple of games on Sunday that were kinda fun also:

Tennessee 76 - Kansas 68 = Sheesh. The Jayhawks had the advantages of momentum, talent, depth, and experience. The Vols had a few athletes who could compete head-to-head, and had the advantages of a big man who can shoot from outside, the homecourt, and the focus gained from all their problems. This should have been a walkover, but give the Vols credit - they outplayed the Jayhawks, and Pearl outcoached Self.

Maryland 77 - Florida State 68 = OK, not nearly the upset as above, especially in College Park, and no shock to ACC fans at all.

UNC 78 - Virginia Tech 64 = The Heels keep their home streak alive, and actually played fairly well most of the game . . . for a change. Hopefully, that's a permanent change for the better.

Temple 68 - Rhode Island 64 (OT) = I'm telling you, this Owl team is another one I just can't figure out. This gets classed under my infamous "bad win" category.

Syracuse 82 - South Florida 65 = Shoot, ain't it a little late for a scrimmage like this one?

Northwestern 68 - Michigan 62 = Northwesten gets the much-needed win, while John Beilein gets the contract extension from UM through 2016. Hell, what can I tell you?

Xavier 76 - George Washington 69 = Like I said, it's time for the yo-yo X-men to win again.

Butler 64 - Detroit 62 (OT) = And like I said, this one was a war, down to the end and beyond.

Arizona 87 - Washington 70 = And like I said, the Pac-10 has no pop.

Arizona State 71 - Washington State 46 = And like I said, Herb Sendek is one of the most underrated coaches in America.

As for action tonight - well, there ain't one whole hell of a lot. There will likely be a number of close games between mid-level and cellar teams, but contests of any note altogether only include:

Villanova vs. Louisville = Depending upon which Cardinal team shows up, this could come down to who wants it more down the stretch.

Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma = It's in Norman, but State's been playing better.

Enjoy, or at least try to.

01-11-2010, 03:41 PM	#186
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: College Hoops Thread '09-'10 Well, you can say what you will, but you cannot say it wasn't an interesting weekend. Aside from the scores - and upsets - already mentioned on Saturday, we had: Notre Dame 70 - West Virginia 68 = Hey, didn't some people think WVA the best team in the country a few weeks ago? The Irish went 14-20 from the line, and the Mountaineers shot 2 of 4; some home-cooking in South Bend? Still, the potential winner rimmed out at the buzzer. I'm sorry I missed this game. UNLV 74 - New Mexico 62 = The Lobos have lost 3 of their last 5, while the Rebels bounce between good and lousy. Miami 67 - Wake Forest 66 - The Deacs missed 2 of 4 FTs in closing minute and 1/2, and could not pull this off. Miami is now 15-1 for the season, for the first time since the '59-'60 campaign. Kentucky 76 - Georgia 68 = The 'Dawgs hung tough, but couldn't quite make it to the end of this game. If the Wildcats dodge any more bullets, they should consider starting a circus act. Baylor 91 - Oklahoma 60 = What a whuppin' that was. Baylor's now 13-1, and ranked #22 as of today. Clemson 72 - Boston College 56 = And the Tigers find themselves back in the Top 25 too. California 67 - USC 59 = It's getting to the point that Pac-10 fans don't even care anymore. Stanford 70 - UCLA 59 = Bruins are 7-9 so far, and showing no signs of life. Dayton 78 - Duquesne 72 (OT) = OK, now here's one we could enjoy. Tulsa 86 - Houston 80 = And that's not too bad either. Michigan State 71 - Iowa 53 = But this one, not so much. As I predicted, no contest. Illinois 66 - Indiana 60 = The Hoosiers were outscored by 17 from the charity stripe, blew a 15-point lead, and are now 7-8. They and UCLA should begin a "Lost Glory" series. Oklahoma State 81 - Texas Tech 52 = Wasn't there a Texas Tech in the rankings earlier this season? I wonder if they are related. Gonzaga 81 - Portland 78 = A really nice matchup between West Coast mid-majors. And since the Pac-10 sucks so badly, it's also nice the Lefters have someone to cheer. Seton Hall 83 - Cincinnati 76 = Well, whaddaya know? The Pirates finally get one of these in the W column. Memphis 59 - Southern Mississippi 57 = Seems like yesterday that 59 points by the Tigers was their halftime tally, doesn't it? BYU 83 - UTEP 77 = OMG. (No offense to my Mormon brethern here.) And if all of that wasn't enough excitement for you, we had a couple of games on Sunday that were kinda fun also: Tennessee 76 - Kansas 68 = Sheesh. The Jayhawks had the advantages of momentum, talent, depth, and experience. The Vols had a few athletes who could compete head-to-head, and had the advantages of a big man who can shoot from outside, the homecourt, and the focus gained from all their problems. This should have been a walkover, but give the Vols credit - they outplayed the Jayhawks, and Pearl outcoached Self. Maryland 77 - Florida State 68 = OK, not nearly the upset as above, especially in College Park, and no shock to ACC fans at all. UNC 78 - Virginia Tech 64 = The Heels keep their home streak alive, and actually played fairly well most of the game . . . for a change. Hopefully, that's a permanent change for the better. Temple 68 - Rhode Island 64 (OT) = I'm telling you, this Owl team is another one I just can't figure out. This gets classed under my infamous "bad win" category. Syracuse 82 - South Florida 65 = Shoot, ain't it a little late for a scrimmage like this one? Northwestern 68 - Michigan 62 = Northwesten gets the much-needed win, while John Beilein gets the contract extension from UM through 2016. Hell, what can I tell you? Xavier 76 - George Washington 69 = Like I said, it's time for the yo-yo X-men to win again. Butler 64 - Detroit 62 (OT) = And like I said, this one was a war, down to the end and beyond. Arizona 87 - Washington 70 = And like I said, the Pac-10 has no pop. Arizona State 71 - Washington State 46 = And like I said, Herb Sendek is one of the most underrated coaches in America. As for action tonight - well, there ain't one whole hell of a lot. There will likely be a number of close games between mid-level and cellar teams, but contests of any note altogether only include: Villanova vs. Louisville = Depending upon which Cardinal team shows up, this could come down to who wants it more down the stretch. Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma = It's in Norman, but State's been playing better. Enjoy, or at least try to.