Upset City

[BigAppleBadger]

But can Oklahoma take down Arizona?

Normally I would then like Wisconsin to have a chance, but this year's Badgers can't play defense for shit.

 

[Wishbone]

But can Oklahoma take down Arizona?

Normally I would then like Wisconsin to have a chance, but this year's Badgers can't play defense for shit.

I struggled with this. When Oklahoma is hitting the 3 they can beat Arizona. Historically OU has the advantage head to head vs them too. But in the end with starting 3 freshman, a sophomore, and a senior I picked Arizona to advance in this game.

 

[MI Nightmare]

But can Oklahoma take down Arizona?

Normally I would then like Wisconsin to have a chance, but this year's Badgers can't play defense for shit.

I want to see them take down NDSU first.

 

[MI Nightmare]

First upset in the books.

Dayton advances.

 

[bksballer89]

Harvard over Cincy? Hahahahaha

 

[bksballer89]

I actually really like the matchup of Harvard vs UC, for Cincinnati, and here's why:

Harvard has no height. They play 3 guards and 2 forwards, that are both 6'7". That plays right into Cincinnati's strength on defense. They struggle the most when there is an inside game, since UC lacks size in the paint. Because UC does the same, 3 guards and basically 2 Forwards, they are really good on ball screens as they can switch defenders without losing size and creating mis-matches, which is what Harvard likes to do. It's one of the biggest reasons that UC is 4th in the nation in defense at 94pts per 100.

Harvard shoots slightly better than UC overall, but they haven't faced the kind of defenses that Cincinnati has in Louisville, SMU, and UConn...UC rebounds better, as Harvard is 207th in the nation and UC is 106th, a difference of just 2 rebounds, but again, if you look at competition, UC has played better competition.

I think UC will struggle, because as usual...they struggle to score, but in the end, I think UC's defense and rebounding will do the dirty work and get them a win.

Now, as for the potential matchup in round 2 with MSU...you can forget about that one. Outside of a historic day of offense, or abysmal showing by MSU, I expect State to win by 10+

 

[2Slick]

Harvard over Cincy? Hahahahaha

 

[Shanemansj13]

1 for 1 so far

I didn't predict Dayton over tOSU for various reasons.

One 5 seed down!

 

[MI Nightmare]

I can dig it. Amaker's a good coach. He underachieved at Michigan, imo, but stepped into an absolute shitstorm.

Good W Crimson.

 

[BigAppleBadger]

ESPN says that only 5.7% of 11 million people in the Bracket Challenge called the first 4 games right. I think last year I got through the first day unscathed. This is going to be a crazy tourney.

 

[Think McFly Think]

Looking forward to the NDST/OK game.

 

[TexasExes98]

Looking forward to the NDST/OK game.

I'm a big NDST fan today

 

[Shanemansj13]

But can Oklahoma take down Arizona?

Normally I would then like Wisconsin to have a chance, but this year's Badgers can't play defense for shit.

What? They still have to beat ND St

 

[Shanemansj13]

Looking forward to the NDST/OK game.

That and the NC St/St Louis game and UConn/St Joes

 

[Think McFly Think]

Indeed, good evening slate of games.

 

[kramer1]

This night's games suck IMO. All the favorites will win and win handily.

 

[Shanemansj13]

This night's games suck IMO. All the favorites will win and win handily.

I'm so glad you said. Now there will be upsets galore

 

[kramer1]

I'm so glad you said. Now there will be upsets galore

I hope I jinxed it, but I just ain't seein it. Maybe the St. Louis game will be good. All the other games should be blowouts.

 

[Shanemansj13]

We have really only seen 3 blowouts so far. 4 including MSU

 

[kramer1]

We have really only seen 3 blowouts so far. 4 including MSU

8 games will be completed soon. Only 2 of them have even been watchable (OSU and UC).

Booooooring.