Four Corners
I must admit, I have a funny feeling about this Final Four. I, like most of you, felt Uconn had the most talent and the best chance to win it all this year. While they still may possess the most talent, based on the number of NBA draft picks, they lacked heart and desire and should be embarrassed. As much as I like George Mason and all the time I spent talking about LSU and UCLA this year, I still don’t feel real good that one of these four teams (Florida included) will be considered the best team in college basketball for 2006.
By no fault of their own, each team simply started playing well together at the right time, possibly catching some teams at their worst. This final four just doesn’t feel right. It seems like the match-ups this weekend are sweet 16 games.
I am rooting for UCLA, because it will make the Pac 10 look better. Plus, Cal beat them earlier in the year at Pauley Pavilion. If UCLA does not get past LSU, then I would like to see the Tigers win it all. They are fun to watch.
Money’s Trip to the Bank: The team in ALL CAPS is my pick.
GEORGE MASON +6 vs. Florida
I think Florida is getting way too much credit. They are an extremely young team that plays all aspects of the game well. But they are not Goliath, and are certainly beatable. The Patriots will have to continue with their torrid shooting and hit over 50% of their 3 point shots to win this game. I give George Mason a very good shot to beat Florida, with an even greater chance of covering the spread. This line is about 2 points too many.
UCLA+2 vs. Lsu
These teams are very similar to each other. They both play tough defense which, at times, will trigger their offense. LSU has a superior frontcourt but UCLA has more volume. Howland will routinely substitute his big men in freely trying to get the Big Baby and friends in foul trouble. Neither team is incredibly gifted on the offensive side, but I would argue that UCLA is not as bad on offense as they have appeared in the last couple of games. The Bruins defense gave Memphis fits, which is a better shooting team and more athletic. They have proven they can disrupt athletic teams like this and limit easy baskets.
NOTE: There is a comment field at the end of each article if you feel like expressing your anger publicly.
By no fault of their own, each team simply started playing well together at the right time, possibly catching some teams at their worst. This final four just doesn’t feel right. It seems like the match-ups this weekend are sweet 16 games.
I am rooting for UCLA, because it will make the Pac 10 look better. Plus, Cal beat them earlier in the year at Pauley Pavilion. If UCLA does not get past LSU, then I would like to see the Tigers win it all. They are fun to watch.
Money’s Trip to the Bank: The team in ALL CAPS is my pick.
GEORGE MASON +6 vs. Florida
I think Florida is getting way too much credit. They are an extremely young team that plays all aspects of the game well. But they are not Goliath, and are certainly beatable. The Patriots will have to continue with their torrid shooting and hit over 50% of their 3 point shots to win this game. I give George Mason a very good shot to beat Florida, with an even greater chance of covering the spread. This line is about 2 points too many.
UCLA+2 vs. Lsu
These teams are very similar to each other. They both play tough defense which, at times, will trigger their offense. LSU has a superior frontcourt but UCLA has more volume. Howland will routinely substitute his big men in freely trying to get the Big Baby and friends in foul trouble. Neither team is incredibly gifted on the offensive side, but I would argue that UCLA is not as bad on offense as they have appeared in the last couple of games. The Bruins defense gave Memphis fits, which is a better shooting team and more athletic. They have proven they can disrupt athletic teams like this and limit easy baskets.
NOTE: There is a comment field at the end of each article if you feel like expressing your anger publicly.
posted by Money at 2:47 PM
3 Comments:
The seven minutes I spend on the Brackets doubles the time I spend annually with college ball. Since it takes four minutes to fill the form I need a three minute read
This year that read was you and I closed out the field last weekend.
There are a lot of theories about betting I got mine from Law and Order,"Follow the Money".
Mr. Anonymous
I am glad to hear that you were able to use multiple sources, The Truth and Law and Order, to win your pool prior to the games tipping off in the final four. I don't claim to be the only answer, but can certainly help for some. Very impressive, and thanks for reading.
Money
Mr. Anonymous
I am glad to hear that you were able to use multiple sources, The Truth and Law and Order, to win your pool prior to the games tipping off in the final four. I don't claim to be the only answer, but can certainly help for some. Very impressive, and thanks for reading.
Money
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