Games of Interest (2015-16 Edition)

[wusphlash]

Bradley wins by 3. Bless their little freshman hearts.

[Cdizzle]

Not sure about 100 out of 100, but you're probably close. Maybe Aussie refs have more common sense, or maybe they're a little more lax because they're numb after watching Australian Rules Football.

By the way, I wasn't watching except for the last few minutes that happened to coincide with working on dinner, but was Reed Arena that quiet all game? Is it always that quiet, Ricky? I know it's an unfamiliar sport (i.e., not football) and all, but still...

Humphries knew immediately he had screwed up. He yelled "oh, poopiesticks" as soon as the ball hit the floor.

[DUShock]

Although the travel call on Drake was head scratcher since he was fouled by a Brave to initiate the travel but it wasn't the Bulldogs night.

[wusphlash]

Nebraska-Omaha loses to IPFW. Fourth loss in their last seven games. Jake White with 16 points and 6 rebounds in only 22 minutes.

Incarnate Word loses to Texas A&MCC 90-69. Derail Green with 4 points and 9 rebounds.

[ShockTalk]

Although the travel call on Drake was head scratcher since he was fouled by a Brave to initiate the travel but it wasn't the Bulldogs night.

Usually isn't.

[molly jabali]

KSU is who I thought they were. And Weber prancing around on the court is ridiculous.

OH, MY GOODNESS, I'm EMBARRASSED FOR HIM....

[Ricardo del Rio]

Not sure about 100 out of 100, but you're probably close. Maybe Aussie refs have more common sense, or maybe they're a little more lax because they're numb after watching Australian Rules Football.

By the way, I wasn't watching except for the last few minutes that happened to coincide with working on dinner, but was Reed Arena that quiet all game? Is it always that quiet, Ricky? I know it's an unfamiliar sport (i.e., not football) and all, but still...

Sadly, A&M will never be known for rowdy, in-game fan support. Yes, it has always been that way.

In cutting the fans some slack, there have not been many memorable seasons in Aggie history. There were a few nice seasons under wacko Billy Gillispie. Gillispie is now coaching juco ball in Tejas.

[Ricardo del Rio]

OH, MY GOODNESS, I'm EMBARRASSED FOR HIM....

Coach Bruce Weber

Peter Principle

The Peter principle is a concept in management theory formulated by Laurence J. Peter in which the selection of a candidate for a position is based on the candidate's performance in their current role, rather than on abilities relevant to the intended role. Thus, employees only stop being promoted once they can no longer perform effectively, and "managers rise to the level of their incompetence."

[ShockerFever]

I love when the Redturds lose. It's nice to see their cute little streak come to an end.

Suck it Turds.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Just heard Lunardi say TxTech could lose to OSU, if not too badly, and still make the tournament.
Just kill me now....

Who does Lunardi have out that should take Texas Tech's place? You will have a hard time finding someone.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Gonzaga about to go down, at home, to St. Mary's. There is now very little chance either team threatens WSU's seeding.

I think Gonzaga missing the dance altogether would be a positive for the Shox. It would end a long streak of 18 consecutive appearances. WSU wants to fully take Gonzaga's spot as top "mid-major" program. I know people hate the term. I do too, but still, I find value in being considered the best program outside the major conferences. Gonzaga has earned national respect over the course of many years. I want WSU to do the same and take over that throne.

[WuDrWu]

UNLV hit a runner to go up 3 at home against Nevada, Nevada came down and drilled a 3 to tie it, UNLV missed, Nevada hit a 3 with 2.4 seconds to go up 3, and UNLV, without a TO, went the length of the court and hit a running 3 at the buzzer (ball out of his hands with .1 on the clock) to send it to overtime.

I care nothing for any study or metrics, but you FOUL EVERY EFFING time in that situation. Letting him shoot the 3 was criminally negligent.

[WuDrWu]

And Nevada never had a chance in OT. UNLV scored early and often. 102-91 final.

Here's what's wrong with the RPI. New Mexico State gets blasted by 30 in the 316 on Monday. They then go home and beat #157 CSU Bakersfield and #295 Seattle.....and their RPI has climbed 20 spots this week.

[WSUwatcher]

And Nevada never had a chance in OT. UNLV scored early and often. 102-91 final.

Here's what's wrong with the RPI. New Mexico State gets blasted by 30 in the 316 on Monday. They then go home and beat #157 CSU Bakersfield and #295 Seattle.....and their RPI has climbed 20 spots this week.

The good news, Doc, is that everyone on the selection committee knows that too, as a result of which they pay almost no attention to it.

The media emphasis on RPI, which I guess results from its being widely known and objective (as it is; something can be objective yet silly or of very limited value, because it's based on criteria that are measurable but whose significance is greatly overrated, as is true of the RPI), is way, way disproportionate to its actual importance in determining who's in and where they're seeded. It's some good old GIGO: garbage in, garbage out -- maybe even worse than the climate models according to which we should all have either cooked or drowned by now.

[jdmee]

That's called a 'T' 100 times out of 100 by every official in the country. Every player on the Kentucky team knew it the moment it happened, as evidenced by their reactions.

Agreed. He should have just punted the ball into the crowd. We all know that isn't a T.