The 2023 March Madness “Other Games” Thread

[Boston Vol]

UConn is scary good. That Clingan kid is going to be special when he’s getting all the Sanogu minutes (who is also really, really good)

They are really deep. KenPom has loved them all year, even when they lost six of eight in January. I will say, they’ve had a distinct advantage in athleticism against Iona and St Mary’s. They won’t have that same advantage against Arky in the Sweet 16.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Announcers called us bullies and just now were complimenting Mich State on their physical style of play. What gives?

Big 10 bias. It’s even worse in football. Especially Heisman trophy ballots.

 

[OneManGang]

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Dick Vitale is on suicide watch.

 

[OneManGang]

Announcers called us bullies and just now were complimenting Mich State on their physical style of play. What gives?

Sparty is not playing Dook.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

FDU is going to get humbled tonight I’m afraid.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

#5 for FDU looks like Britney Griner.

 

[WillisWG]

#5 for FDU looks like Britney Griner.

 

[CAVPUT]

FDU is going to get humbled tonight I’m afraid.

Didn't see the game, but based on the first 5 min vs FAU I'm wondering how Purdue lost to these guys? Hot shooting and too much quickness? Couldn't handle the pressure?

 

[Lukusw]

Warning: Kansas State looked really dangerous. FAU ranks higher than them in kenpom. It would be a huge mistake to look past them.

 

[johnboyhunter]

Didn't see the game, but based on the first 5 min vs FAU I'm wondering how Purdue lost to these guys? Hot shooting and too much quickness? Couldn't handle the pressure?

FDU caught lightening in a bottle against them

 

[utvolpj]

We need to make sure our transition d doesn't get lazy. These guys are fast

 

[WillisWG]

Did they say FAU's bench average 35 pg

 

[walkenvol]

Did they say FAU's bench average 35 pg

What channel is this on?

 

[utvolpj]

What channel is this on?

truTV

 

[Vols till I fall]

Both FDU and FAU not looking good

I'd rather play FDU
FAU has some length

 

[WillisWG]

What channel is this on?

Tru

 

[johnboyhunter]

What channel is this on?

TruTV

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Warning: Kansas State looked really dangerous. FAU ranks higher than them in kenpom. It would be a huge mistake to look past them.

FAU is a solid team, no doubt. One of those teams that you overlook at your own peril this time of year.

If we get FAU, defense is going to be tested. These guys are fast, shoot well, and spread the ball as good as anyone in the country.

 

[SGMVols]

They’re a top 25 team on Kenpom and were also in the polls for a couple of weeks. They beat Florida in Gainesville which is something we couldn’t do. We won’t necessarily have to play as well as we did against Duke to beat them, but we better not be too much worse than that.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

What channel is this on?

Tru.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

If FDU could make layups they might actually be leading. Sheesh. Also, FAU struggling with FDU’s defense so far. FDU is a horrific defensive team. Lol.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

They are really deep. KenPom has loved them all year, even when they lost six of eight in January. I will say, they’ve had a distinct advantage in athleticism against Iona and St Mary’s. They won’t have that same advantage against Arky in the Sweet 16.

I think they have the potential to shut Arky down. Obviously, it’s March so you never know, but that team looks like the type that could be there in Final Four.

 

[Lukusw]

So far it looks like a key playing against either FDU or FAU is limit turnovers and fast break defense

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Did they say FAU's bench average 35 pg

Their 2 leading scorers have started less than half of their games. #1 and #15

 

[CAVPUT]

Did they say FAU's bench average 35 pg

Yep. They play 9 guys. Sub in waves. Scary matchup no matter who wins.