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Sorry, for those that missed it, it was basically Digger Phelps explaining why he thinks SLU advances out of the Midwest. He specifically referenced VCU, stating that Louisville prides itself on high pressure defense, but SLU won't be intimidated by that having taken care of VCU twice.

For "Havoc" to be effective, VCU has to make shots. That gives them time to get back on defense. Michigan is too quick for VCU if Shaka's guys don't start making buckets.

Lol...awesome. One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble.

Classy. And we agree. Good luck to your team today, just not too much luck.

"I feel quite a bit more confident today than I did Thursday. OSU worried me because they had some real advantages, mostly their big strong guards, that I didn't think we would be able to slow down very easily. And St Louis just doesn't have guys like that, I feel like they're a better match up for us. If anything we'll have the physicality advantage. If we play defense & rebound like we did Thursday I think we'll come away with a comfortable win. And if we cut down on the turnovers & shoot better too then I don't think it will be close." "Be nice to see Woods, Kazemi, and Carter stage a rebound, swat and dunk show... Hold their attention while the rest of the guys pick some pockets." http://ducksattack.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15320&sid=2287323e686d5e4e0f28efeab2656df2&start=15

Scheduled to follow a piece on the Digger Phelps/Pitino "fued" where Digger picked the Bills over Louisville

"The size, speed and style of each team couldn't be more different. Oregon has surged at the most important time of the season.Those bright green-and-yellow uniforms blurred all over the court against Oklahoma State, and players seemed fueled by a strong Bay Area contingent. HP Pavilion could become an even bigger home-court environment if Oregon fans unite with California fans -- as many on each side have called for across social media -- to cheer for the Pac-12 teams. Cal, also a No. 12 seed, plays fourth-seeded Syracuse in the night session for a spot in the East Regional."I think we're all in this together," Altman said.The attention has even started to go international.Ducks senior forward Arsalan Kazemi said family and friends back home in Iran follow the NBA but weren't always familiar with the fanfare around the NCAA tournament. Now they're staying up at all hours to watch Oregon's games." http://espn.go.com/ncb/preview?gameId=330820139 So it's SLU vs.The Axis of Evil: Pac-12 and Iran. GO BILLS!

Closer than NMST for sure, but Bills win by 10+. Experience and defensive intensity too much for Duck's frosh backcourt.

Here's a "one stop shop" for comparing the two teams. Oregon is surprisingly similar to SLU in scoring--several players averaging around 11 ppg but no single, stand out scorer: http://billikenball.com/saint-louis-basketball/compare_stats/oregon

I had them in the final. Ouch. My bracket's on top of this group right now, but that won't last long. Lots of strong brackets in our group, though. Impressive.

SICK one-handed dunk!

View froma basketball player's dorm room at FGCU: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaab--life-s-literally-a-beach-at-fgcu-225749535.html Almost as good as the view I had at Clemens Hall.

FGC up 13 on Georgetown...ha!

Florida Gulf Coast! I think they want to get into the NBE as well. Damn!

Has anyone watched a game at the theatre? What's that like? Most importantly---beer?

"I can't believe how confident they are over there, after all they lost to a terrible UW team that we beat 3 times." http://ducksattack.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15320&sid=645bbfff09f74ae2e5a13df2b9208c30&start=15

First 2nd half field goal with only 8:30 to go in the game. Colorado hasn't played well, either. This game has been ugly.

Somebody's been busy. J/k. Nice work!

Ouch. He just signed a 10-year extension at NM. His son (Bryce, I think) just became the second-highest scoring prep player in NM history, and will play for UNM next year.

Colorado/Illinois game has started. Buffs beat Ducks twice this year.

Cincy trying to make it interesting...down 3 with less than a minute.

Both teams are in the bonus with 6 minutes to go. Lots of game left.

It looks so much worse in graphic form. Yikes.

Obama not doing so hot right now with his bracket. 19.4% success rate. Insert political joke here (but please don't).

7 minutes to go