Elite 8 night 1

[pisgah101]

Pulling big time for ND! And Wisconsin too. I really like there team

 

[dukiejay]

Elite Eight - Saturday Games

Wisconsin vs Arizona followed by Kentucky vs Notre Dame. I'll take the #1 in each game.

The Badger are off to a decent start leading 12-8. This should be a fun game.

 

[dukiejay]

Re: Elite Eight - Saturday Games

Looks like I started the same thread at the same time pigsah. I'll merge the two together.

 

[pisgah101]

Re: Elite Eight - Saturday Games

Thanks jay haha sorry I did that was surprised it wasn't up already! This first game is gunna be a good one

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Great game here. That charge call on tarczewski was awful.

 

[Devilicious]

pisgah...don't let dukiejay punk you like that. Make him delete his thread! Typical Jay...

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Dekker (not one of my favs) is really stepping up in the tourney. The combo of he and Frank may be to much for Zona.

AZ not getting the benefit on many calls either.....

 

[pisgah101]

Hahahahaha!

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Kaleb T is not impressive at all

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

The Badgers are taking it to the Wildcats...at least for right now.

OFC

 

[dukiejay]

Wisconsin just looks like th better team....but making seven of eight three's will do that for any team.

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Originally posted by dukiejay:
Wisconsin just looks like th better team....but making seven of eight three's will do that for any team.

True. It feels like Arizona is a bit limited offensively compared to the Badgers; just not as many ways to score.

All discussion of this game needs to include the caveat that the best team in the region isn't even playing because of the refs.

 

[pisgah101]

So what do you think UNC would be up BP? Lol.. Wisky looks good!

 

[barkingpumpkin]

I dunno, 15-20 if they got a fair shake from the refs. It's been a long time since that happened, as we all know.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Arizona hanging in there, but Dekker is just killing them.

OFC

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Sam. Dekker. Unbelievable performance.

 

[dukiejay]

Yeah, UNC would destroy both of these teams if the refs and NCAA weren't so blatantly against them.

If there was any doubt whether or not Dekker is a first-round pick he just answered that the last two games. Wow.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Dekker is a flamethrower!

OFC

 

[pisgah101]

My gosh Dekker! Crazy impressive. Glad to see them win

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

I loved how just casually turned around and walked up the court after he made the 3.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Let's go Notre Dame. If the Irish can hit some shots early and give themselves confidence, then this could be a game.

OFC

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Originally posted by OldasdirtDevil:
Let's go Notre Dame. If the Irish can hit some shots early and give themselves confidence, then this could be a game.

OFC

If they aren't going to call Kentucky for fouling at the rim, then notre dame is going to have a long night.

 

[dukiejay]

Nice take by Auguste. He needs to get that foul call. Of course, he got the ticky-tack one called on him at the other end.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Originally posted by barkingpumpkin:

Originally posted by OldasdirtDevil:
Let's go Notre Dame. If the Irish can hit some shots early and give themselves confidence, then this could be a game.

OFC

If they aren't going to call Kentucky for fouling at the rim, then notre dame is going to have a long night.

Yep, you're right. That was an obvious foul on the block of the dunk. But Notre Dame is already showing more fight than I've seen from the last few teams to play UK. I still think if they're able to make some 3's they can hang in this game. We'll see.

OFC

 

[skysdad]

If ND can just stay close. I think they can do it. OFC

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Originally posted by dukiejay:
Nice take by Auguste. He needs to get that foul call. Of course, he got the ticky-tack one called on him at the other end.

I thought I heard the PA announcer say Vasturia

 

[pisgah101]

It amazes me at the double standard UK gets from the refs...

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Originally posted by skysdad:
If ND can just stay close. I think they can do it. OFC

Yeah, I would like to see how Kentucky handles a close game for a change. ND is not backing down.

OFC

 

[dukiejay]

The Irish are going to need to make a few jumpers. All in all, they're rebounding about as well as expected. Pound for pound, Connaughton is one of the toughest kids in the country.

 

[FearTheBeard_rivals208808]

Brey has a good game plan so far. Spread the floor, cut to the basket, and make KY's speed win out more than their size.

KY sure is getting some calls (or lack thereof when they foul).

 

[dukiejay]

Unbelievable. If the refs are going to call that crap then the Irish have less than zero chance to win. What's even worse is how late the whistle blew.

 

[Showenuff]

Wow, refs are hosing the hell out of ND.

 

[kailman]

A few phantom calls against nd..what did Auguste do?

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Auguste was eating the Wildcats lunch...and 2 sorry calls against him. That is going to hurt big time.

OFC

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Originally posted by OldasdirtDevil:
Auguste was eating the Wildcats lunch...and 2 sorry calls against him. That is going to hurt big time.

OFC

Towns can't believe the refs had the gall to call one on him.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Originally posted by barkingpumpkin:

Originally posted by OldasdirtDevil:
Auguste was eating the Wildcats lunch...and 2 sorry calls against him. That is going to hurt big time.

OFC

Towns can't believe the refs had the gall to call one on him.

He's not the only one...I couldn't believe it myself. ND came to play.

OFC

 

[Showenuff]

Very impressed with the Dame so far.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Notre Dame's effort is superlative. If they had any luck, or calls, they would be ahead by 7 or 8 points at least.

OFC

 

[dukiejay]

Still think the Irish are going to have to hit a few jumpers.

 

[barkingpumpkin]

Originally posted by dukiejay:
Still think the Irish are going to have to hit a few jumpers.

Without a doubt. Good that they haven't settled though