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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:07:18 PM

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I see mid-late first for Pullen. The experts have him late second. Of course the experts had Flynn as a lottery pick too. And they loved Rubio too.

I don't think Pullen will ever be a stud in the NBA, but I do think he'll make a good bench player, and I love that he continues to improve his defense.

I agree with the 2nd line. Completely. Ditto for the Flynn/Rubio stuff. I just can't see him going in the 1st in the draft with all those PG's ahead of him. And I see all of those guys having better careers in the NBA too.

I'm not certain how effective Fredette or Smith will be in the NBA, but I'm sure they will be selected way before Pullen. I know you don't think it, but I actually think Pullen will have a better NBA career than Smith. And I still don't know for sure if Fredette's game transfers. Pullen sure outplayed him last year in the tourney, remember that? That was a good game.

Absolutely. I think Smith's size and defense will help him (I think he's got that over Pullen in the league). Fredette could definitely see that. Though I didn't believe in Curry either and I could see Fredette being a bit like that. I guess if I had to bet I wouldn't see any of the 3 as starters but would see Smith and Fredette as slightly more productive. Fredette with a chance to be a starter in the right situation, just like Curry.

FWIW, there are some rumors about Fredette to the Jazz to appease their fan base after this season. Talk about pressure on a kid if that happens!

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:09:43 PM

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I firmly believe Wisconsin basketball (and UND hockey) were put on earth to irritate the hell out of me.
Whoever is behind that master plan should know ...
Its working to perfection.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:10:25 PM

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:11:15 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:12:44 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

Everyone in the world knew it was going down. And everyone in the world knows Wisconsin will win this game and probably go to the Final 4.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:13:36 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

Everyone in the world knew it was going down. And everyone in the world knows Wisconsin will win this game and probably go to the Final 4.

no way.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:14:20 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

Everyone in the world knew it was going down. And everyone in the world knows Wisconsin will win this game and probably go to the Final 4.

Same as UND winning the Final 5 tonight. Its inevitable.
And they are lead by Malone, their own little "Leprechaun on Meth"

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:15:16 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

Everyone in the world knew it was going down. And everyone in the world knows Wisconsin will win this game and probably go to the Final 4.

no way.

Would that kill me?
Yes.
Which means it will certainly happen.
Always remember to ask me first before placing bets, skilz ....

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:15:26 PM

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Making 3 free throws here way too much pressure. Won't happen.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:16:17 PM

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OK, 2 other commercials that bug the hell out of me:

1) The "offer" of "come in and buy a new computer, and we'll transfer your files for free." Really? That's your offer? That takes all of 15 minutes, and is not really a hassle at all. How dumb are people?

2) One of our grocery chains out here, Publix, with a commercial stating that "we spend 2 1/2 days a year in line" and their goal is to get you out of line quickly. Three problems with this:

A) I spend more time in line in Publix than I do at any other grocery store I think.
B) Their own commercial touting this shows a clerk chatting it up with the customer as they go through the line.
C) How do you alleviate that?

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:17:08 PM

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OK, 2 other commercials that bug the hell out of me:

1) The "offer" of "come in and buy a new computer, and we'll transfer your files for free." Really? That's your offer? That takes all of 15 minutes, and is not really a hassle at all. How dumb are people?

2) One of our grocery chains out here, Publix, with a commercial stating that "we spend 2 1/2 days a year in line" and their goal is to get you out of line quickly. Three problems with this:

A) I spend more line in Publix than I do at any other grocery store I think.
B) Their own commercial touting this shows a clerk chatting it up with the customer as they go through the line.
C) How do you alleviate that?

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:17:18 PM

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freakin gingerkid.

Everyone in the world knew it was going down. And everyone in the world knows Wisconsin will win this game and probably go to the Final 4.

no way.

Would that kill me?
Yes.
Which means it will certainly happen.
Always remember to ask me first before placing bets, skilz ....

haha. will do.

i gotta stop doing parlays on Cent Sports (awesome site, btw, if you want to just gamble for free/fun). I've gone 4 for 5 on my last 3 parlay bets.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:18:29 PM

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maybe wisconsin will go further. all part of the ginger plan to rule the world.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:18:44 PM

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Taylor with a couple of HUGE plays down the stretch.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:19:41 PM

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Looks like KState players are about to have a couple more black eyes to explain to the neighbors tomorrow.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:20:59 PM

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darn

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:21:58 PM

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Bo Ryan basketball is irritating, but believe it or not, he's a wild man compared to Dick Bennett.

Didn't one of Bennett's WI teams set the shot clock era NCAA tournament record for fewest points in a game?

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:23:21 PM

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Gotta let Wisconsin have their fun, I mean, they haven't had anything good happen to them sports-wise for a good day or two.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:23:50 PM

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It's pretty hard to not like Taylor though. Except that he's a traitor, right?

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:25:09 PM

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Bo Ryan basketball is irritating, but believe it or not, he's a wild man compared to Dick Bennett.

Didn't one of Bennett's WI teams set the shot clock era NCAA tournament record for fewest points in a game?

I think you're right.

And his son Tony is no better for excitement. I'm sure he'll take over there when Bo hangs it up.

I guess it makes sense; you don't have to worry about excitement, because Wisconsin fans are all too drunk to notice.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:25:19 PM

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Gotta let Wisconsin have their fun, I mean, they haven't had anything good happen to them sports-wise for a good day or two.

Good thing they don't have a baseball team.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:25:50 PM

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It's pretty hard to not like Taylor though. Except that he's a traitor, right?

ya, other than that i like him.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:26:31 PM

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Gotta let Wisconsin have their fun, I mean, they haven't had anything good happen to them sports-wise for a good day or two.

Good thing they don't have a baseball team.

too complicated for them to figure out.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:29:42 PM

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One of my favorite local ballplayers ended up playing for Dicky Bennett at UWGB.
Was damn hard to watch. But they were always good.

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RE: 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge - 3/19/2011 10:32:25 PM

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I hate saying it, but the WI kids are pretty disciplined. They shoot well, they take care of the ball and they make their Free Throws. I don't care for their style of play, and I'm convinced that they could never win a championship by continuing to not have more athletic players on the team, but I guess they're happy just making some noise.

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