M-Borg vs. THE Flavortown U Thread, Orig. by Buckeye Paul, absconded w/by talent.

[iam416]

Congrats to Coach Marta on his 5th Big Ten title. I believe the Buckeyes now have more Big Ten titles than anyone else. And they did it the hard way with a really gritty road win. It is a bit annoying it isn't outright by about 2 games, but it is really satisfying to beat the other top team on the road on senior day, rallying from 15 down. Great way for Buford to wrap up his regular season career.

Should be a really solid 2 seed right now. Unfortunately, I think their inconsistency in scoring the ball will get them before they get to the Final Four, but when they do play decent on offense, they are as good as anyone.

[Pasadena Blue]

Buckos tourney chances really depend on Buford. If he's on, they have a shot to take it all.

[iam416]

Yeah. Unfortunately, he has been dogshit more often than he has been good. But, when he and Thomas play well, they are really hard to beat. Sparty played really well. I think they were better than they were in Columbus. But Ohio State was very good today, at least for the final 25-28 minutes.

[WM Wolverine]

They're 5 or 6 teams on another level than the Buckeyes. Buckeyes can beat those teams. M, MSU, Ohio are all in the '2nd' tier of college basketball that can probably beat those 1st tier teams when they play near their peak.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Talent-

I believe we are now tied with Purdue for the most Big10 titles ever. We each have 22 titles, unless I've miscounted.

[iam416]

No. There are, arguably, 3 teams on another level. Arguably.

Personally, I think there is UK and everyone else. Syracuse us tough to say - I think Big East sucks.

MSU and OSU can play with anyone.

[iam416]

Yeah, DSL, I think that is the number if you don't count the Savovic titles that were vacated. Meh.

[iam416]

Anyway, I thought, on the whole, that was a really good college basketball game. I thought each team worked its ass on defense and each team really made some shots. A good showcase game for the B10, IMO. Unlike, say, the unwatchable 58-48 travesty in Columbus between the same two teams.

[SeanB]

Mark Martin wins the pole, and Sean is jubilant as it nets him 10 points for rolling with his hero. Bah.

Hero's got nothin' to do with it, bud! I knows my NASCAR! My man was fast when he unloaded. I got sentimental for Daytona because it doesn't matter who you pick...it's a crap shoot. For Phoenix, I had a hunch he'd be fast.

Too bad Cousin Carl took out Newman. I would have had a nice little finish. I guess my mistake was parking Truex. I'm coming for you, though!

[iam416]

I parked Truex, too. He has been fast. If Ambrose doesn't lose his engine, though, it would have been great. As it is, the missus had a good day - she really thought Hamlin would win. Bah.

[SeanB]

Grubb might be the answer for Hamlin after struggling last year. Toyota's have had some speed though I've been surprised Kyle hasn't been faster. This little pool has definitely rekindled my interest!

I'll get the money off to you soon.

[iam416]

Grubb is a great pickup for the 11.

[Optimus Prime]

Try a Ferrari , you'll never sip 'shine from a hillbilly charioteer's chalice ever again.

[SeanB]

I get my corn from a jar.

[The Oracle]

No. There are, arguably, 3 teams on another level. Arguably.

Personally, I think there is UK and everyone else. Syracuse us tough to say - I think Big East sucks.

MSU and OSU can play with anyone.

Ill bet michigan can too.