The Official 2025 March Madness Discussion Thread

[FranklinVFL]

I am quickly coming to the opinion that we need cameras and AI to be refs of sporting events. The human element is just ruining games now a days.

 

[FranklinVFL]

Where ya'll been? They've been taking over this game.

Eh. Just late to post it. But you are right.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Fouls have been called pretty even this half. At the moment at least Ark has 8 and St John’s has 7. They’re all just terrible calls. Who are these officials anyway?

I don't know but they have been mostly bad.
They started out with some bad calls on Arky's bigs because ST. John couldn't do anything when they were in. Now they evening up those fouls with some head scratchers the other way.

Not necessarily accusing them of wanting St. John to win, but for whatever reason they seem to want this game to be a tight one/down to the wire.

 

[HeuperDrive]

Rick Pitino and his staff look like they’re ripped straight out of Goodfellas lol

 

[firestorm]

Realistically I could be proven wrong about Saint John’s defeating Arkansas because Arkansas has remained successful dominating points in the paint, and Saint John’s hasn’t made a high amount threes.

 

[99gator]

Just because fouls are being called evenly doesn't mean the game isn't being officiated poorly

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Just because fouls are being called evenly doesn't mean the game isn't being officiated poorly

This....most times they will even it up.

 

[FranklinVFL]

Just because fouls are being called evenly doesn't mean the game isn't being officiated poorly

Exactly. I mean, the players on both sides of the ball cannot even go sixty seconds without a whistle.

Refs are the focus point of the game. Not the players.

 

[firestorm]

Coach Cal wearing a flashy Suit coat that makes me think of the common table cover of Red and White Squares.

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Excellent move by Brazile, only to pick up a silly foul on the other end.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Brazile is a baller. He plays hard on EVERY play.

 

[99gator]

Am I wrong or has this game been set a pick to drive to the basket. Crash into bodies and hope it goes in or you get a foul. If that doesn't happen, engage in an epic struggle, no holds barred, battle for the rebound.

No other offensive strategy

 

[JMSqb11]

Crazy refs are basically letting Pitino near half court

 

[firestorm]

The Red Storm succeeded making it close except the pressure is on them to make critical baskets.

 

[Sivad]

Exactly. I mean, the players on both sides of the ball cannot even go sixty seconds without a whistle.

Refs are the focus point of the game. Not the players.

Yes they have

 

[zeppelin128]

The Red Storm succeeded making it close except the pressure is on them to make critical baskets.

They just can not hit layups, it is wild.

This has been an entertaining game to watch.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Am I wrong or has this game been set a pick to drive to the basket. Crash into bodies and hope it goes in or you get a foul. If that doesn't happen, engage in an epic struggle, no holds barred, battle for the rebound.

No other offensive strategy

Physical rock fight for the most part.
I will say St. John is not doing themselves any favors with the press. It's keeping them from getting back and getting set on D.
Arkansas really hasn't made them pay too much for it, but it hasn't helped them.

 

[firestorm]

Rick Pitino and his staff look like they’re ripped straight out of Goodfellas lol

While Coach Cal continues to use the same smooth hair style item that gives him the wet look similar to what Coach Riley uses.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

If they take away the basket does Arkansas get a possession back?

 

[firestorm]

They just can not hit layups, it is wild.

This has been an entertaining game to watch.

So they’ve become Charlie Brown during high bar adversity.

 

[JMSqb11]

Damn. They just chucking 3’s with Arkansas in foul trouble.

 

[99gator]

They can't hit a damn thing. I don't know if this is normal or not, but I'm starting to become sad they are being knocked out.

 

[hUTch2002]

What was the foul there?

 

[hUTch2002]

They can't hit a damn thing. I don't know if this is normal or not, but I'm starting to become sad they are being knocked out.

They’re not a great offensive team, which is why I picked Arkansas to beat them. Not over yet though.

 

[zeppelin128]

St John's complete collapse in the last 2 mins.