*OFFICIAL* March Madness Game Discussion Thread

[VolFreakJosh]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Yep.

He deserved to lose.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

SEC looks like hot garbage.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

I worry this kind of abysmal showing by the SEC will make it tougher for an SEC bubble team next year.

Crowd chanting "SEC...SEC' rubbin it in.

 

[AthensVol2007]

Crowd chanting "SEC...SEC' rubbin it in.

Saying ACC

 

[peerless98]

It keeps changing. Remember freedom of movement for the offense? Grabbing and holding don’t seem to be fouls anymore.

Oh, yea! I was referring to the more physical style of play. Even the bottom of the SEC played close games against the top of the conference with physical play. Finesse and athleticism is crucial, but getting hit in the mouth evens the playing field somewhat.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Thank goodness. Screw Auburn.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

So does Pearl deserve criticism for losing in the 2nd round of the Tournament with Jabari Smith or does that only apply to Barnes?

 

[casetopia]

Wow auburn got smashed. Wasnt expecting that.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

So does Pearl deserve criticism for losing in the 2nd round of the Tournament with Jabari Smith or does that only apply to Barnes?

And a #2 seed losing to a #10.

 

[Zues1]

Damn blowout...... haha

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Saying ACC

LOL, I'm going with SEC cause nobody chants ACC.

 

[lawgator1]

Sorry but all the SEC teams need to reevaluate.

 

[Zues1]

So does Pearl deserve criticism for losing in the 2nd round of the Tournament with Jabari Smith or does that only apply to Barnes?

Of course he does and I'm sure he'll hear it.

 

[peerless98]

So does Pearl deserve criticism for losing in the 2nd round of the Tournament with Jabari Smith or does that only apply to Barnes?

and Cal losing to a 15 in the 1st round?

 

[utkCREW]

Pearl “let’s us just go out there and play our game.”

I’ve heard Pearl players say this at Auburn AND Tennessee over the years. Pearl works with controlled chaos…. Seems he needs more of a disciplined system to combat what the announcers called “developed bad habits.”

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Pearl “let’s us just go out there and play our game.”

I’ve heard Pearl players say this at Auburn AND Tennessee over the years. Pearl works with controlled chaos…. Seems he needs more of a disciplined system to combat what the announcers called “developed bad habits.”

Pearl's teams always seem to do better as the underdog/chip on their shoulder. When they are the favorite they don't seem to ever play nearly as well.

 

[Vol423]

Crowd chanting "SEC...SEC' rubbin it in.

Time to put the bourbon down.

 

[Vol423]

And a #2 seed losing to a #10.

I predicted this one.

 

[peerless98]

Pearl's teams always seem to do better as the underdog/chip on their shoulder. When they are the favorite they don't seem to ever play nearly as well.

5 of 26 from behind the arc will do it........seems like I've heard that somewhere before

 

[SGMVols]

Pearl “let’s us just go out there and play our game.”

I’ve heard Pearl players say this at Auburn AND Tennessee over the years. Pearl works with controlled chaos…. Seems he needs more of a disciplined system to combat what the announcers called “developed bad habits.”

Way too many possessions tonight where Jabari didn’t even touch the ball.

 

[golfballs]

My 3 year old correctly picked Iowa State and Miami in the S16

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Way too many possessions tonight where Jabari didn’t even touch the ball.

But I was told he was an offensive genius?

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Sorry but all the SEC teams need to reevaluate.

Well, almost half will have new coaches next year.

 

[VolPack22]

My 3 year old correctly picked Iowa State and Miami in the S16

I had Iowa St vs USC. I thought USC got screwed in that 1st round game.

 

[AthensVol2007]

So does Pearl deserve criticism for losing in the 2nd round of the Tournament with Jabari Smith or does that only apply to Barnes?

He deserves criticism for just letting Jabari jack up **** shots all night when he wasn’t on. Auburn’s success the last few years has been built around sharing the ball, creating havoc and solid to good but not star players. Jabari played for himself the last third of the year and it was on full display tonight. In 5 of their 6 losses he took 16 shots or more. He only took 16 or more shots in their 28 wins 1 time. Those 5 losses (and subsequent ball hoggery) all occurred in their last 11 games. Hard to say it’s coincidental.