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The Poet · 12-04-2010, 01:55 PM

OK, I've calmed down a bit, so let's finish this up. First, to expand on early finals:

(As reported) North Carolina 75 - # 10 Kentucky 73 = A close game throughout, with the Heels showing some signs they haven't for a long time. Despite falling behind by a few possessions in both halves, they did not crumble, they kept the game close, and they edged out several leads . . . including the last one. Shoot, there were 5 lead changes in the final three minutes. Tyler Zeller was the key for the Tar Heels, scoring 27 points and hitting all 6 of his FTs in the final 90 seconds to keep Carolina up. This win may not have turned UNC around for good, but at least these guys now know they can do it in the clutch.

# 16 Georgetown 65 - Utah State 51 = A decent enough win, I guess, for the Hoyas, though not one to brag about.

Detroit 78 - Wright State 69 = This game was closer than the final, and was about what I thought it would be.

VCU 59 - William & Mary 55 = Same here.

Michigan 65 - Harvard 62 = And maybe this narrow margin should not surprise me, as the Crimson were decent last year while the Wolverines have not been great of late. Still, it does.

Oklahoma State 92 - LaSalle 87 (2 OT) = And though I cannot prove it, this was one of those games I had planned to tell you would be a close one to watch . . . but I got distracted.

So let me tell you some other games I think you keep an eye on today:

California vs. Iowa State = Neither is a world-beater, but neither is total crap either.

Belmont vs. Vanderbilt = The Battle of Nashville could easily draw blood.

West Virginia vs. Miami = Here too, two well-matched teams.

Rhode Island vs. Providence = I give the Rams the edge, but any in-state rivalry can bite you.

Boston College vs. U. Mass = What I just said.

Murray State vs. Morehead State = Two more wanna-be's going head-to-head.

Utah vs. Bradley = And these two may not quite be "wanna-be's", but they are fairly even.

Illinois State vs. Montana State = I dunno, there's just something about this one . . . don't ask me what.

Oregon State vs. Colorado = Yeah, here too.

I'm gonna go look see if any good stuff happens Sunday. Back soon.

12-04-2010, 01:55 PM	#89
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 OK, I've calmed down a bit, so let's finish this up. First, to expand on early finals: (As reported) North Carolina 75 - # 10 Kentucky 73 = A close game throughout, with the Heels showing some signs they haven't for a long time. Despite falling behind by a few possessions in both halves, they did not crumble, they kept the game close, and they edged out several leads . . . including the last one. Shoot, there were 5 lead changes in the final three minutes. Tyler Zeller was the key for the Tar Heels, scoring 27 points and hitting all 6 of his FTs in the final 90 seconds to keep Carolina up. This win may not have turned UNC around for good, but at least these guys now know they can do it in the clutch. # 16 Georgetown 65 - Utah State 51 = A decent enough win, I guess, for the Hoyas, though not one to brag about. Detroit 78 - Wright State 69 = This game was closer than the final, and was about what I thought it would be. VCU 59 - William & Mary 55 = Same here. Michigan 65 - Harvard 62 = And maybe this narrow margin should not surprise me, as the Crimson were decent last year while the Wolverines have not been great of late. Still, it does. Oklahoma State 92 - LaSalle 87 (2 OT) = And though I cannot prove it, this was one of those games I had planned to tell you would be a close one to watch . . . but I got distracted. So let me tell you some other games I think you keep an eye on today: California vs. Iowa State = Neither is a world-beater, but neither is total crap either. Belmont vs. Vanderbilt = The Battle of Nashville could easily draw blood. West Virginia vs. Miami = Here too, two well-matched teams. Rhode Island vs. Providence = I give the Rams the edge, but any in-state rivalry can bite you. Boston College vs. U. Mass = What I just said. Murray State vs. Morehead State = Two more wanna-be's going head-to-head. Utah vs. Bradley = And these two may not quite be "wanna-be's", but they are fairly even. Illinois State vs. Montana State = I dunno, there's just something about this one . . . don't ask me what. Oregon State vs. Colorado = Yeah, here too. I'm gonna go look see if any good stuff happens Sunday. Back soon.