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Showing posts with label UNC Tarheels. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
NCAAB - UNC vs Duke (2-10-11)
Thanks to Disney on Ice and my wife, I missed the first part (and some of the second half) of the UNC/Duke game. But by the time I was able to tune in, my Dukies were down by 14. I almost broke my phone because I just knew something was wrong with the ESPN Mobile app, but I digress. The Heels jumped on the Dukies and it wasn't pretty at all. I have been worried about the Dukies facing a quality big man and although some people may question me, I've been saying that Zeller (24 pts, 13 rebs, 1 blk) is a quality big man. Add in Henson (14 pts, 12 rebs, 1 blk) and the Tarheels have a pretty good front line. It took some kind of calming effect that only Coach K could provide to make the Dukies wake up and play the amazing second half that they had. Nolan Smith (34 pts, 3 asts, 2 rebs) proved yet again that he is the pot that stirs the kettle (and the ACC POY) and Seth Curry (22 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts) made all of us think that Stephen changed jerseys for the half. (Side note, anytime we can cut to a video or picture of Dell's wife, please continue to do so).
The Tarheel guards were a little off last night and they will have to find some way to score from deep, but I am liking Harrison Barnes (9 pts, 6 rebs, 3 of 8 shooting) now that he has had a chance to learn through the fire that is the ACC. Kendall Marshall (9 pts, 6 asts, 2 stls) reminds me of a young Deron Williams. I'm not sure he's as talented, but I'm not sure that many thought Williams was when he was at Illinois. Marshall is a big body that's more combo guard than pure point, but he'll have the opportunity to do more over the next few years while he's at UNC. Watch out for him.
All in all, my Dukies grew up in this game. They had ample opportunity quit and lose this game at home, but they bounced back and gutted out this win. They still need more production from Singler (10 pts, 8 rebs, 3 of 17 shooting) because he was almost invisible and the Plumlees (MaP 2 pts, 8 rebs / MiP 4 pts, 9 rebs) HAVE to play better on a consistent basis. The ACC is no longer just Duke and whomever shows up, you have to be ready for the Tarheel squad going forward too. The rematch in Chapel Hill ought to be a great one.
What was your take on the game?
(* Disney on Ice wasn't that bad, you gotta do stuff for the kids)
The Tarheel guards were a little off last night and they will have to find some way to score from deep, but I am liking Harrison Barnes (9 pts, 6 rebs, 3 of 8 shooting) now that he has had a chance to learn through the fire that is the ACC. Kendall Marshall (9 pts, 6 asts, 2 stls) reminds me of a young Deron Williams. I'm not sure he's as talented, but I'm not sure that many thought Williams was when he was at Illinois. Marshall is a big body that's more combo guard than pure point, but he'll have the opportunity to do more over the next few years while he's at UNC. Watch out for him.
All in all, my Dukies grew up in this game. They had ample opportunity quit and lose this game at home, but they bounced back and gutted out this win. They still need more production from Singler (10 pts, 8 rebs, 3 of 17 shooting) because he was almost invisible and the Plumlees (MaP 2 pts, 8 rebs / MiP 4 pts, 9 rebs) HAVE to play better on a consistent basis. The ACC is no longer just Duke and whomever shows up, you have to be ready for the Tarheel squad going forward too. The rematch in Chapel Hill ought to be a great one.
What was your take on the game?
(* Disney on Ice wasn't that bad, you gotta do stuff for the kids)
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sweet Sixteen - Part 2
Great games last night, but tonight is THE night. In most of my brackets, the winner of the tournament is coming from one of these games. Let's take a look at the tale of the tape.
7:07pm EST - Arizona vs. Louisville - Yes, I was surprised that Arizona made the tournament, but once they were in, I knew they'd mess up some people's brackets. These guys have talent and actually started playing well late in the season and they look like the team that many thought they would be throughout the year. They have their own big 3 in Budinger, Hill, and Wise. These guys have NBA talent and they are scary.
Louisville has the best coach to ever wear a white suit and a few guys that will just flat out out play you. Terrance Williams is possibly the best all around player in the tournament and when you add Clark and Samuels to the mix, that makes this pressing and running team tough to beat. I have Louisville in the title game, so there should be no question about which team I pick.
Projected Winner: Louisville
7:27pm EST
Syracuse vs. Oklahoma - The team on the roll against the team with the National Player of the Year (yes let's just go ahead and give it to Blake Griffin, no one even close). The Cuse as we all have seen (whoever stayed up to watch that 6 OT game against UCONN) have been playing well. They have one of the best point guards in the country in Jonny Flynn. Along with Flynn they have 4 other guys that average 10+ points a game. To me that means that any of these guys could go off on you at any time. Dangerous team.
Oklahoma is led by Griffin. Blake Griffin. He's a double double machine and he just seems to command attention. The Syracuse 2-3 zone will help limit his touches where he's most dangerous, in the paint. Oklahoma is going to have to hope their guards can hit those 3's. So, with that said, Austin Johnson is going to have to be hitting on all cylinders.
Projected Winner: Syracuse
9:37pm EST
Kansas vs. Michigan State - Big Ten vs. Big 12. This Kansas team is dangerous because they are deep. Bill Self might play 12 people tonight. Sherron Collins is the cog in the wheel, but this team is balanced and they play a good team game. Aldrich already had a big game, can he do it again?
Michigan State is led by Kalin Lucas and Raymar Morgan. But this Spartan team is also balanced and they push the ball pretty well. Coach Izzo has his team poised to make some noise this year, and I think they take care of Kansas.
Projected Winner: Michigan State
9:57pm EST
Gonzaga vs. North Carolina - Never has a big toe caused such a stir. Ty Lawson has said he will play and everyone wearing Carolina blue is praying for his toe to heal. If Lawson is at full strength, I don't see anyone beating them. They have too many horses in Ellington, Hansbrough, Green, Thompson, and Frasor. Without Lawson, the Heels will have problems with Gonzaga.
Gonzaga is playing well and they look to be a tough out. I am going to say that I am a Josh Heytvelt fan. This guy hustles and he can stretch the floor with his shooting range. He's a forward but plays mostly center for this team. Austin Daye gives the Bulldogs a Twin Towers look. Although Daye is probably 100 pounds wet with weights on, he throws his body around on the boards and has a decent mid range game for a big. You throw in Bouldin and Pargo and you got a chance for an upset.
Projected Winner: UNC
Ok, I did go with the ACC with my picks, but I think they pull this whole thing off. Can Gonzaga beat UNC? Do you see any other upsets happening?
7:07pm EST - Arizona vs. Louisville - Yes, I was surprised that Arizona made the tournament, but once they were in, I knew they'd mess up some people's brackets. These guys have talent and actually started playing well late in the season and they look like the team that many thought they would be throughout the year. They have their own big 3 in Budinger, Hill, and Wise. These guys have NBA talent and they are scary.
Louisville has the best coach to ever wear a white suit and a few guys that will just flat out out play you. Terrance Williams is possibly the best all around player in the tournament and when you add Clark and Samuels to the mix, that makes this pressing and running team tough to beat. I have Louisville in the title game, so there should be no question about which team I pick.
Projected Winner: Louisville
7:27pm EST
Syracuse vs. Oklahoma - The team on the roll against the team with the National Player of the Year (yes let's just go ahead and give it to Blake Griffin, no one even close). The Cuse as we all have seen (whoever stayed up to watch that 6 OT game against UCONN) have been playing well. They have one of the best point guards in the country in Jonny Flynn. Along with Flynn they have 4 other guys that average 10+ points a game. To me that means that any of these guys could go off on you at any time. Dangerous team.
Oklahoma is led by Griffin. Blake Griffin. He's a double double machine and he just seems to command attention. The Syracuse 2-3 zone will help limit his touches where he's most dangerous, in the paint. Oklahoma is going to have to hope their guards can hit those 3's. So, with that said, Austin Johnson is going to have to be hitting on all cylinders.
Projected Winner: Syracuse
9:37pm EST
Kansas vs. Michigan State - Big Ten vs. Big 12. This Kansas team is dangerous because they are deep. Bill Self might play 12 people tonight. Sherron Collins is the cog in the wheel, but this team is balanced and they play a good team game. Aldrich already had a big game, can he do it again?
Michigan State is led by Kalin Lucas and Raymar Morgan. But this Spartan team is also balanced and they push the ball pretty well. Coach Izzo has his team poised to make some noise this year, and I think they take care of Kansas.
Projected Winner: Michigan State
9:57pm EST
Gonzaga vs. North Carolina - Never has a big toe caused such a stir. Ty Lawson has said he will play and everyone wearing Carolina blue is praying for his toe to heal. If Lawson is at full strength, I don't see anyone beating them. They have too many horses in Ellington, Hansbrough, Green, Thompson, and Frasor. Without Lawson, the Heels will have problems with Gonzaga.
Gonzaga is playing well and they look to be a tough out. I am going to say that I am a Josh Heytvelt fan. This guy hustles and he can stretch the floor with his shooting range. He's a forward but plays mostly center for this team. Austin Daye gives the Bulldogs a Twin Towers look. Although Daye is probably 100 pounds wet with weights on, he throws his body around on the boards and has a decent mid range game for a big. You throw in Bouldin and Pargo and you got a chance for an upset.
Projected Winner: UNC
Ok, I did go with the ACC with my picks, but I think they pull this whole thing off. Can Gonzaga beat UNC? Do you see any other upsets happening?
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Catching Up
The day job is killing me folks. I need some more money. Anyway in an effort to catch up on pretty much everything, here we go.
NFL Suspensions - I told ya'll something wasn't right. These guys are probably going to win their appeals against the NFL and then get blackballed or something. I can't believe that the NFL doctors wouldn't put information out that they knew StarCaps should have been on the banned supplements list. Montez and Cinco, you guys were wrong. (or at least we'll see).
ACC / Big Ten Challenge - Can we stop calling this a challenge until the Big Ten wins one? I mean it's close some years, but dayum, this ain't football. This is basketball, Tobacco Road. This is where the game is played at a high level (until the kids bolt early for the NBA). My Dukies have never lost in this challenge and they won a tough game in a tough arena. UNC should be outlawed for killing the Spartans the way they did. At one point I thought they were pulling people out of the stands and putting them in UNC jerseys so they could play.
Former Star Paralyzed - This one hits home people. I know Rodney Rodgers and this is a tough pill to swallow. This was one of the biggest guys in the world with a big heart. His accident while riding a ATV will paralyze him from the neck down. At least he can still be in his kids life, but it'll be tough when you were as athletically gifted as he was. All our prayers go out to Rodney.
Good Coach Gone - Sam Mitchell was let go as coach of the Toronto Raptors. Why? I mean he's been a good coach and that team isn't healthy. How much better do you think they can be? It sounds like a reason to get the coach that the organization wanted into the mix.
A Leprechaun and a Rabbits Foot - Charlies Weis has got to have that and more. I mean how can this guy keep his job? He has a worst winning record than the two previous coaches and he just doesn't give me that confidence that anything is going to change.
Retirement - Cuttino Mobley may be retiring tomorrow. This is sad. He was just traded but medical tests showed an enlarged heart. He has been seeing every specialist that he can to see if the issue can be resolved, but it doesn't look good for him. This would be a sad end to a decent career. Good luck Cuttino.
It's Over!!! Just Finish it NOW!! - The Knicks still won't just pay Marbury to go away. WHY?!?!?!? I think the more games they lose, the longer they keep him around so that the fans have a whipping boy. The Knicks need to make a decision soon or they take a chance at alienating future free agents (Yes, LeBron is watching this).
The Best? - I don't really talk about boxing, but I hope that Manny Pacquiano beats the living isht out of Oscar De La Hoya this Saturday.
What have you been catching up with? What have you been watching?
NFL Suspensions - I told ya'll something wasn't right. These guys are probably going to win their appeals against the NFL and then get blackballed or something. I can't believe that the NFL doctors wouldn't put information out that they knew StarCaps should have been on the banned supplements list. Montez and Cinco, you guys were wrong. (or at least we'll see).
ACC / Big Ten Challenge - Can we stop calling this a challenge until the Big Ten wins one? I mean it's close some years, but dayum, this ain't football. This is basketball, Tobacco Road. This is where the game is played at a high level (until the kids bolt early for the NBA). My Dukies have never lost in this challenge and they won a tough game in a tough arena. UNC should be outlawed for killing the Spartans the way they did. At one point I thought they were pulling people out of the stands and putting them in UNC jerseys so they could play.
Former Star Paralyzed - This one hits home people. I know Rodney Rodgers and this is a tough pill to swallow. This was one of the biggest guys in the world with a big heart. His accident while riding a ATV will paralyze him from the neck down. At least he can still be in his kids life, but it'll be tough when you were as athletically gifted as he was. All our prayers go out to Rodney.
Good Coach Gone - Sam Mitchell was let go as coach of the Toronto Raptors. Why? I mean he's been a good coach and that team isn't healthy. How much better do you think they can be? It sounds like a reason to get the coach that the organization wanted into the mix.
A Leprechaun and a Rabbits Foot - Charlies Weis has got to have that and more. I mean how can this guy keep his job? He has a worst winning record than the two previous coaches and he just doesn't give me that confidence that anything is going to change.
Retirement - Cuttino Mobley may be retiring tomorrow. This is sad. He was just traded but medical tests showed an enlarged heart. He has been seeing every specialist that he can to see if the issue can be resolved, but it doesn't look good for him. This would be a sad end to a decent career. Good luck Cuttino.
It's Over!!! Just Finish it NOW!! - The Knicks still won't just pay Marbury to go away. WHY?!?!?!? I think the more games they lose, the longer they keep him around so that the fans have a whipping boy. The Knicks need to make a decision soon or they take a chance at alienating future free agents (Yes, LeBron is watching this).
The Best? - I don't really talk about boxing, but I hope that Manny Pacquiano beats the living isht out of Oscar De La Hoya this Saturday.
What have you been catching up with? What have you been watching?
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Welcome Back Tyler
The Tarheels welcomed back Tyler Hansbrough and then promptly gave the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos a butt whuppin. Ty Lawson led the Tarheels in scoring, but there were 5 other players in double figures. The Gauchos were led by James Nunnally off the bench with 19 points, and the Gauchos actually kept this game close until the end.The Tarheels are just too deep for anyone to handle. They are still without Marcus Ginyard who will be back sometime in December from foot surgery. This team is scary, in a bad way for a Duke fan. Ed Davis filled in admirably for Tyler Zeller, so the Tarheels shouldn't lose much there. Go ahead and book your tickets for the Final Four (in Detroit this year, talk about a place that needs an influx of money) if you're a Tarheel fan.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Catching Up
The day job has me working my arse off, so I haven't been able to get many posts in the last few days and I have to get my NFL stuff done soon since we have a Thursday night game. So here's to catching up.
Loaded!!!!
That's what the Tarheels are this year. They played Kentucky without Marcus Ginyard and Tyler Hansbrough and still won convincingly. The regulars, Wayne Ellington, Ty Lawson, Deon Thompson, Danny Green, did enough damage. The only bad side of this game was the Tarheels losing Tyler Zeller for the year due to a wrist injury from a foul on a dunk. The ACC is not going to enjoy the Tarheels this year as I see them marching through the league and possibly all the way to a National Title. They will lose at least one to my Dukies though. Mark my words.
NBA Rookie of the Year
My guy NYSTOM did his rankings, but now that I think about it, he left one important player off that list, Greg Oden. Officially he is a rookie this year because he didn't play at all last year. He is showing that he can finish around the rim and play some defense. If he can hold off on getting injured for the rest of the season, he may upend Derrick Rose for that ROY title.
Not Written Yet
Eventhough my guy Vince has already written AI's epitaph as a self centered, ball hogging player only out to get his, maybe we should hold off a little. The little guy has lead his new team, the Pistons, to wins over the juggernaut Lakers and the streaking Cavs. It seems that Joe Dumars made the right decision, if if the sample is small.
Let Me Go!!
Edgerrin James requested his release and the Cardinals declined. Tim Hightower has stolen all of Edge's shine and maybe his spot on the roster for next year. I don't see the Cardinals letting Edge go for nothing during the season when there are so many teams that need a running back.
I'm Back
Two words originally spoken (well written/faxed) by Michael Jordan that caused fear in many NBA circles are now being said by Adam 'Don't Call Me Pacman' Jones. The NFL has reinstated the enigmatic corner to the Cowboys. Could the stars be aligning in Dallas to give the Cowboys a chance to fulfill Jerry Jones' playoff guarantee. I just wonder how much it cost him.
Loaded!!!!
That's what the Tarheels are this year. They played Kentucky without Marcus Ginyard and Tyler Hansbrough and still won convincingly. The regulars, Wayne Ellington, Ty Lawson, Deon Thompson, Danny Green, did enough damage. The only bad side of this game was the Tarheels losing Tyler Zeller for the year due to a wrist injury from a foul on a dunk. The ACC is not going to enjoy the Tarheels this year as I see them marching through the league and possibly all the way to a National Title. They will lose at least one to my Dukies though. Mark my words.NBA Rookie of the Year
My guy NYSTOM did his rankings, but now that I think about it, he left one important player off that list, Greg Oden. Officially he is a rookie this year because he didn't play at all last year. He is showing that he can finish around the rim and play some defense. If he can hold off on getting injured for the rest of the season, he may upend Derrick Rose for that ROY title.Not Written Yet
Eventhough my guy Vince has already written AI's epitaph as a self centered, ball hogging player only out to get his, maybe we should hold off a little. The little guy has lead his new team, the Pistons, to wins over the juggernaut Lakers and the streaking Cavs. It seems that Joe Dumars made the right decision, if if the sample is small.Let Me Go!!
Edgerrin James requested his release and the Cardinals declined. Tim Hightower has stolen all of Edge's shine and maybe his spot on the roster for next year. I don't see the Cardinals letting Edge go for nothing during the season when there are so many teams that need a running back.I'm Back
Two words originally spoken (well written/faxed) by Michael Jordan that caused fear in many NBA circles are now being said by Adam 'Don't Call Me Pacman' Jones. The NFL has reinstated the enigmatic corner to the Cowboys. Could the stars be aligning in Dallas to give the Cowboys a chance to fulfill Jerry Jones' playoff guarantee. I just wonder how much it cost him.
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