Official JBB March Madness Tournament

I did alright today (11 out of 16), but these matchups really weren't that interesting (aside from the VCU/Duke one). I probably made the mistake of looking for upsets when they really weren't there. Tomorrow should be more interesting, because I have Winthrop, Georgia Tech, Creighton, and Albany all making major upsets.

In the end though, these don't make much of difference. Next round should be more interesting, because I made predictions that could very easily give me a huge advantage or set me back badly.

 

<div class="quote_poster">GatorsowntheNCAA Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">11 seed VCU beating 3 seed Pittsburgh</div>

I also went that way. Then I have VCU losing to UCLA after.

 

<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I also went that way. Then I have VCU losing to UCLA after.</div>

Same here.

Umair, typically in March Madness picking all the favorites will kill you. I have lost 5 games so far, but all I've lost in those 4 games is 4 points, none of the teams that I have lost I had winning more than just the opening round game, so it doesn't really hurt me that much.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I did alright today (11 out of 16), but these matchups really weren't that interesting (aside from the VCU/Duke one). I probably made the mistake of looking for upsets when they really weren't there. Tomorrow should be more interesting, because I have Winthrop, Georgia Tech, Creighton, and Albany all making major upsets.

In the end though, these don't make much of difference. Next round should be more interesting, because I made predictions that could very easily give me a huge advantage or set me back badly.</div>

You have Albany too? Amen! I love that pick. It's an upset pick that no one is talking about but is very possible. I watched Albany against Vermont the other night and they were amazing under the boards. Vermont's the best rebounding team in the NCAA, and Albany made them look like a JV team.

And it's not so much that I'm high on Albany as it is that I'm down on Virginia. They're talented as hell, but they rely so much on Sean Singletary's play. If he has an off night, so does Virginia, because he forces way too many shots and doesn't play within their offense. It's sad, because he's a very talented scorer in his own right, but if you take him off that team, they're a possible title contender.

Does anyone else have Illinois over Va Tech tomorrow?

 

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Does anyone else have Illinois over Va Tech tomorrow?</div>

I do and I made that pick not just for the fact that I know they have the ability to win, but because it would be a shame not to pick my favorite college getting out of the first round.

I then have them going out to Southern Illinois in the next round though.

 

Dam I'm not so hot at this bracket thing this year, I only picked 10 out of 16 games right today...and lost one of my sweet 16 teams....Heres hoping tomorrow produces upsets! Oh yea I just realized I have Creighton beating Memphis which I really didnt want to do I guess I forgot I picked them dam!

 

<div class="quote_poster">GarnettKG21 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Dam I'm not so hot at this bracket thing this year, I only picked 10 out of 16 games right today...and lost one of my sweet 16 teams....Heres hoping tomorrow produces upsets! Oh yea I just realized I have Creighton beating Memphis which I really didnt want to do I guess I forgot I picked them dam!</div>

What Sweet 16 team did you lose today?

 

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You have Albany too? Amen! I love that pick. It's an upset pick that no one is talking about but is very possible. I watched Albany against Vermont the other night and they were amazing under the boards. Vermont's the best rebounding team in the NCAA, and Albany made them look like a JV team.

And it's not so much that I'm high on Albany as it is that I'm down on Virginia. They're talented as hell, but they rely so much on Sean Singletary's play. If he has an off night, so does Virginia, because he forces way too many shots and doesn't play within their offense. It's sad, because he's a very talented scorer in his own right, but if you take him off that team, they're a possible title contender.

Does anyone else have Illinois over Va Tech tomorrow?</div>
I think people overlook that matchup, because Albany's such a low seed. But I'm not that impressed by Virginia either. Guard play is important in the tournament, but they live and die by the play of a couple of players. Albany's going to absolutely destroy them in the post.

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting M Two One:</div><div class="quote_post">I then have them going out to Southern Illinois in the next round though.</div>
At least they lose to a team from your state, lol.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">At least they lose to a team from your state, lol.</div>

Yeah true, lol.

The media here is anticipating this match up. They've been going on about it all evening.

 

<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">What Sweet 16 team did you lose today?</div>

Old Dominion

 

<div class="quote_poster">GarnettKG21 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Old Dominion</div>

Oh man I was going to pick them too, but I backed out the next day.

 

Every upset I picked hasn't come true. Both Virginia and UNLV wound up winning in the end.

One thing that I have as an advantage though is that these are all just one-and-done picks I made. None of these teams (sans Duke) went further than round two in my bracket.

 

M Two One, Mamba, OG15, and me are all tied right now with 16 points.

 

23MJordan23 is doing very well right now. Congrats Kazman.

 

Yeah he has like 17 points. Hopefully, I can catch up.

 

If Creighton and Wisconsin manage to win, then I won't be worrying to much yet.

 

Lets go Nevada! Tied 59-59 with about a minute remaining.

 

I picked Southern Illinois to beat Holy Cross and V-Tech to beat Illinois. I have V-Tech beating Southern Illinois. Was this a good move? I think this was one of my two upsets.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Umair Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I picked Southern Illinois to beat Holy Cross and V-Tech to beat Illinois. I have V-Tech beating Southern Illinois. Was this a good move? I think this was one of my two upsets.</div>

I really don't think it matters given your Sweet 16, Elite 8, etc.

Seriously though, only two upsets?!?!

 

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">
Seriously though, only two upsets?!?!</div>You have to remember that this is coming from the same person that thought Charles Barkley was a point guard. He probably never knew that College students even played basketball before Monday.