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Old 12-03-2010, 03:42 PM   #84
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Of course, as always, the best contest could turn out to be between two 2-4 teams going nowhere fast, so keep your own eyes open for those.
Like I said. There were a bunch of those last night, and a few are listed below. I say a few because, let's be honest, who really wants to read about IPFW over Mo. KC or Winthrop over VMI in OT, or Robert Morris by 1 over LIU, or for that matter DePaul by 2 over Northern Illinois, with both of them moving to 2-4? Not me. Eastern Illinois edging Tenn. State, or High Point over Gardner-Webb anybody? But otherwise:

# 4 Kansas 77 - UCLA 76 = Well, I can't exactly say I saw this coming, though I did say anything could happen. Late FTs are all that saved KU's bacon, and it was indeed "fairly tight for a time" . . . said time being up until the horn.

# 9 Missouri 83 - Oregon 80 = One would have thought that, if the Tigers are worthy of their ranking, their marathon loss to the Hoyas would have focused them more than this. Are the Ducks better than I think? Their game against Duke showed no evidence of that, so perhaps Missou's not as good as the "experts" think they are.

Murray State 74 - Eastern Kentucky 72 = As I predicted, they brought out the knives for this, with the Racers getting the edge . . . or would that be giving it?

Valparaiso 68 - Ill. Chicago 66 (OT) = OK, we're not talking true powers here, but they are at least in line so far to play .500 or better this year.


There is not a whole lot of action this evening, yet there are a few games of interest:


# 5 Kansas State vs. Washington State = I'm still not convinced K-State deserves a Top Five rank, or even Top Ten, but they have not played badly. Their only loss, by 14, was to Dook, so you can't fault them for that one. Meanwhile, the Cougars are undefeated at 5-0. However, their only two "quality" wins are over Portland and Fresno State, so this will be their first test . . . nearly a month into the season. This one could get ugly for them.

# 7 U. Conn vs. UMBC = And this one will get ugly, early and often.

# 12 Villanova vs. St. Joseph's = A Big Five battle can always have potential, as these schools have been playing each other since Hector was a pup. But if 'Nova does not absolutely pluck the Hawks, I'd be shocked, and Jay Wright will be pi$$ed.

UAB vs. Georgia = This one could be quite fun, actually. I'd pick UAB by 10 or so, but the Bulldogs are a bit better than they've played so far, and may make it a game.


Saturday will have a ton of games, and some of them tip off early, so let me give you those:


# 10 Kentucky vs. UNC = My Heels have not shown they can consistently play with the big boys, and tend to go on those same scoring droughts that doomed them last year. If they can't correct this, people will be leaving the Dean Dome early tomorrow afternoon.

# 16 Georgetown vs. Utah State = I don't think the Aggies can hang with the Hoyas for 40 minutes, so you can pencil this one in right now.

Detroit vs. Wright State = This one could be as tight as new drawers.

VCU vs. William & Mary = And this one could be too, at least for a half or so.


I'll give you more Saturday action, plus Sunday game, on the morrow. Until then . . . enjoy.
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