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The Poet · 11-18-2010, 04:10 PM

I've gotten a late start on this today (damn work! damn customers!), so lemme jump on it. Yesterday, of note:

# 6 Villanova 82 - Boston U. 66 = Does not sound all that close, but BU only scored 24 in the first half, then played 'Nova even in the second. The fans may be happy, but I'd bet Jay Wright isn't.

# 23 BYU 78 - Utah St. 72 = I thought this would be a close game, and it was closer than the Cougars wanted.

# 24 Tenn. 60 - Missouri State 56 = Same story here.

Seattle 83 - Oregon State 80 = And here we go again, with the "WTF happened to the Pac-10" trashing.

Chattanooga 73 - Kennesaw St. 69 = And why pick this one? Well, the Mocs got their first win, and Kennesaw took their first loss . . . after stomping Ga. Tech.

Ole Miss 77 - Murray State 61 = This is for all those MSU fans out there. Hey, I know there's one of you, at least.

Today action has already kicked off. Down in Puerto Rico, at the annual Bobby Knight Memorial Chair-Toss Competition, WVa has beaten Davidson 84-70, and Vandy "outscored" Nebraska 59-49 in what I assume was basketball, not football. And, at the half, UNC holds a slim edge over Hofstra at 58-33. My Heels did not need to play better than they did in their opener to take this game, as it seems they are on their way to doing, but they needed to do considerably better to give evidence they deserve a ranking, much less a Top Ten one. Maybe they are doing so. In other games to follow, there or elsewhere, keep an eye on:

# 3 Kansas State vs. Presbyterian = There are not enough prayers out there to spare one for Presbyterian. The Blue Hose get hosed.

# 5 Pitt vs. Maryland = Don't let Pitt's ranking, or the Terps "problems" with Charleston, fool you. This will be a test for both teams, and could be a tight one. Give Pitt the edge, but don't expect a spanking.

# 9 Florida vs. N.C. A&T = The Gators bounce back from their whipping by the Buckeyes . . . for what it's worth.

# 13 Illinois vs. Texas = Yeah, this has a shot at being a total war.

# 15 Missouri vs. Western Ill. = This, not so much.

# 17 Baylor vs. Jackson State = Nor this.

Minnesota vs. Western Kentucky = OK, now this one's a bit better. No, quite a bit better.

N.C. State vs. East Carolina = And this one could be good too. If nothing else, it may give us a chance to see if the Wolfpack's touted recruits can actually play.

Virginia vs. Stanford = They may be bottom-dwellers, but it is still an ACC/Pac-10 matchup. Could turn into a fight.

I may be back today, I may not. Regardless . . . enjoy.

11-18-2010, 04:10 PM	#39
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: College Hoops Thread '10-'11 I've gotten a late start on this today (damn work! damn customers!), so lemme jump on it. Yesterday, of note: # 6 Villanova 82 - Boston U. 66 = Does not sound all that close, but BU only scored 24 in the first half, then played 'Nova even in the second. The fans may be happy, but I'd bet Jay Wright isn't. # 23 BYU 78 - Utah St. 72 = I thought this would be a close game, and it was closer than the Cougars wanted. # 24 Tenn. 60 - Missouri State 56 = Same story here. Seattle 83 - Oregon State 80 = And here we go again, with the "WTF happened to the Pac-10" trashing. Chattanooga 73 - Kennesaw St. 69 = And why pick this one? Well, the Mocs got their first win, and Kennesaw took their first loss . . . after stomping Ga. Tech. Ole Miss 77 - Murray State 61 = This is for all those MSU fans out there. Hey, I know there's one of you, at least. Today action has already kicked off. Down in Puerto Rico, at the annual Bobby Knight Memorial Chair-Toss Competition, WVa has beaten Davidson 84-70, and Vandy "outscored" Nebraska 59-49 in what I assume was basketball, not football. And, at the half, UNC holds a slim edge over Hofstra at 58-33. My Heels did not need to play better than they did in their opener to take this game, as it seems they are on their way to doing, but they needed to do considerably better to give evidence they deserve a ranking, much less a Top Ten one. Maybe they are doing so. In other games to follow, there or elsewhere, keep an eye on: # 3 Kansas State vs. Presbyterian = There are not enough prayers out there to spare one for Presbyterian. The Blue Hose get hosed. # 5 Pitt vs. Maryland = Don't let Pitt's ranking, or the Terps "problems" with Charleston, fool you. This will be a test for both teams, and could be a tight one. Give Pitt the edge, but don't expect a spanking. # 9 Florida vs. N.C. A&T = The Gators bounce back from their whipping by the Buckeyes . . . for what it's worth. # 13 Illinois vs. Texas = Yeah, this has a shot at being a total war. # 15 Missouri vs. Western Ill. = This, not so much. # 17 Baylor vs. Jackson State = Nor this. Minnesota vs. Western Kentucky = OK, now this one's a bit better. No, quite a bit better. N.C. State vs. East Carolina = And this one could be good too. If nothing else, it may give us a chance to see if the Wolfpack's touted recruits can actually play. Virginia vs. Stanford = They may be bottom-dwellers, but it is still an ACC/Pac-10 matchup. Could turn into a fight. I may be back today, I may not. Regardless . . . enjoy.