NCAA ripcitytwo bracket

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  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    That makes no sense whatsoever.
     
    BonesJones, Mar 17, 2016
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Still driven by media and advertising.

    If the media wasn't all over it, then you wouldn't care. I mean, do you watch d2 tournies? d3? NAIA? No? Well, if those schools were the ones getting displayed, you would be interested in them. I don't go to any school in any conference, so I don't care. I only care about PSU, because I went there. I just dont let the media dictate what I watch.

    Same with the NBA. If the Blazers weren't here, I'd stop watching the NBA. period.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    It doesn't make sense because you haven't let the media not control it. It makes all the logical sense in the world. Read my prior post.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    You got me started on my rants. I will digress now. Enjoy the tournament!
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    There isn't a major sport in America which isn't driven by Media and Advertising.
     
    PDXFonz, Mar 17, 2016
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    Disagree. Some teams play as teams, others are ruled by individuals - just like in the NBA. Some teams are all individual and others play as a team even though they may have a few individuals that are clearly better than the others.

    The NCAA is the farm system for the NBA and the game is esemtially the same - it is just that the overall quality of player in the NCAA is lower than the NBA.

    The NCAA does have the "Contract Year" thing going for it - players are shooting for that NBA payday. However, once there, not all stay at that same level. They become more CTC.

    Gramps...
     
    GrandpaBlaze, Mar 17, 2016
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Exactly. It is all mindless entertainment. And someone is making money off of you watching or caring. Sometimes the morphine of the masses can be kind of fun.
     
    theprunetang, Mar 17, 2016
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    I've been enjoying American Crime Story. The casting is amazing.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 17, 2016
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    Me picking my bracket...

     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 17, 2016
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    I wonder what crime they'll pick next season? I'm think Casey Anthony.
     
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    College sports shouldn't be a big money maker, IMO.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Heyooooooo!
     
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    They wouldn't be if there wasn't a demand for it.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Mar 17, 2016
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    There shouldn't be a demand for it, IMO.

    Schools are for education, not anciellery monetary gain outside the upkeep of sports and extra-curricular activities.

    God damn, I sound old as fuck.

    *smokes old style pipe and rocks in rocking chair* Damn kids and their playing of games...
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    Lol schools are also for alumni and regional fans. I mean if there wasn't a demand for it, how many kids would just go to the nearest school to them? It's great for marketing their school AND it's a fantastic platform for young men and women to showcase their skills to the nation.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Mar 17, 2016
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    Niang is very crafty, but he is the slowest player on the court always. Offensively he is very gifted, just don't think he is NBA caliber with his poor slow defense.
     
    trailblazer18, Mar 17, 2016
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    Cool. Get an education. Sports second.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 17, 2016
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    Congrats to Strenuus for completely derailing this thread.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 17, 2016
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Somebody get Strenuus a snickers, he looks like Larry King!
     
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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

     
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