College basketball Saturday open thread
I'm getting warmed up with a Big East throwback, Hoyas v. Johnnies from MSG. Two point game at the first half under four. First of a quadruple header on FOX. (You know the selection committee wants Pitino in the first four for the ratings)
Other games of note today:
UK @ Tennessee, 4 PM ET on CBS
Fighting Hunter Dickinsons @Houston, 4 PM ET on ESPN
UNC @ Duke, 6:30 PM ET on ESPN
It's too bad Michigan is so bad this year, because March Madness is always so compelling.
What game(s) will you be watching today?
Nope - hockey season today.
To each their own--good for the OP--but this is where Michigan Basketball being terrible causes my fandom to fall off the cliff. This year, I have no interest in the rest of college basketball at this point because it has zero impact on Michigan and 68 non-Michigan teams will be there for me when the Big Dance starts.
Here's to rooting for an unexpected win on Sunday. I think of it as BPOPE, the Black Pit of Positive Expectations. I take BPONE to be an irrational negativity in a competitive situation. Well, the on-court performance this year provides no basis to expect a win. Yet I watch and am drawn to hope for it nonetheless.
BPOPE.
Yeah my sucker is in the dirt big time. Ill watch some games but im not all lathered up like usual. Damn it how are we this bad? You guys ready for the most historical big ten tourney run youve ever seen? Beating the runway/practice jersey squad out? Unlike a football season they still hold their destiny in their hands. 10-0 to finish the season? Id say stranger things have happened but they really havent.
I will be watching Michigan vs Iowa in the biggest bball game of the season for the University of Michigan.
But, otherwise, I agree with crg.
I'm in on this. I'm tired of this Caitlin Clark hype.
Phelia over Clark. Book it!
From your lips to God’s ear!
Did God pull a Van Gogh?
I haven't paid much attention to Caitlin Clark. Is there something about the way she carries herself or something she's said that turns people off? I'm not paying intentional attention to her, but it seems like there's a growing anti-Caitlin presence out there.
It seems to me that women's basketball could use something to draw more people to it. (But she hasn't hooked me, obviously.) Or maybe the haters are just what's needed to draw more attention--there's no such thing as bad publicity.
Besides her NBA 3 pt range and elite passing, Caitlin is viewed as a positive role model and revolutionary figurehead for women's basketball. She is selling out every arena she plays in. She is a very likable person with a fiery competitive spirit. She's great for the game.
Fun bit of trivia: She is dating Fran McCaffery's son, Connor, who also played for the Hawkeyes.
It's just America being America. They build people up just so they can tear them down.
The biggest Michigan BBall game of the season will be Warde vs the Pink Slip.
So one more L to take after seasons end?
Is it football season yet
Is that a question or a statement?
Possibly both....
How's everything with you Mr EQ?
Hope all is well with you and your wife and enjoying life.
We are wintering on the coastal bend in Texas.
Take care and Go Blue!!
Honestly wouldn’t mind seeing Purdue win it all this year. Just tired of Izzo and his sanctimonious bullshit.
I’m hoping the Wings end their losing streak. They haven’t won a game since they added the advertising patch on their sweaters.
Also, watching the women’s team
That stupid garbage patch. Great job, Chris!
I’m sure with all the extra revenue, tickets and concessions will become more affordable.
A few days ago a representative from the patch came into where I work and the first thing I thought of was saying that the Wings haven’t won a game since you guys added the patch. I didn’t but I was close.
Right there with you GBGW. Going to be a tough next month for the Redwings. Hoping they can make the playoffs.
Let's not forget about the Lady Wolverines vs the fightin' Caitlins later today.
Let's Go Blue!
Upvoted, but I would just like to say that the whole "Lady whatevers" thing grates on me. It's a distinctly southern thing - Lady Dawgs, Lady Vols, Lady Gators, etc.
Our team comprises the Wolverine women, not the Lady Wolverines.
Pedantry over.
Well, excuuuusse us.
ugh I cant stand college basketball
You mean you can't stand Michigan men's basketball.
Trinity vs Calvin College
Calvin University now. They pikachu'd that name.
Here’s hoping that Caitlin Clark is 0 for 11 on her first 11 3 point attempts like she did last night.
Get the victory, WBB!
Her game was awful yesterday: 2/14 from 3s and 6 turnovers.
Phelia's a great defender. We have a realistic shot at this. Let's hope for another terrible game from Clark.
Go get'em ladies, Go Blue!
The first NCAA ticket gets punched tonight when Morehead State and Little Rock battle for the Ohio Valley Conference title at 8 p.m.
I am watching Alabama and Arkansas battle close game. I think Alabama having 20wins is on the bubble and needs the W more.
Wish Michigan could just pass, play some D and eliminate turnovers. Just fundamentals. JB made magic out of them 2-3 star players. March madness is not the same.
It's the lazy post entry passes and not boxing out that just kill me.
Alabama is projected as a 4 seed...definitely not on the bubble. Their record may look a little wonky but that's because they played the second toughest schedule in the country (Michigan is #1).
Michigan's strength of schedule benefits from- not playing Michigan.
i'm a WBB fan from here on out, what games are on
Current game is MD vs. Nebraska
Alabama Basketball Baby, about to put this W in the books and be a 4 seed in the tournament.
Use to be a selection Sunday at Crisler???
Oklahoma Vs Texas both teams on bubble. Battling!!!
Michigan can’t pass or hold onto the ball, can’t believe how low the program has become, blown out by Rutgers, expect the same against Nebraska.
No NIT!!!
2011 Stu Douglas dunks the ball against Tennessee in the tournament, and the world goes crazy!!!!
Only women's basketball : UM versus the GOAT
Nope, just can’t do it this year. Our team has sucked all of the basketball joy out of me. Haven’t watched double digit games for our own team, much less other programs. I don’t know how you do it, but I give you credit for being able to stomach it. This will be the first time I can remember where I will not be pacing waiting for all the ncaa tournament games to kick off. Juwan has found a way to kill all my joy towards my favorite sport, and I’ve been through the Ellerbe, Amaker and early Beilein years.
Michigan on fire from 3...6/6 to start
25-17 M