Final Four Talk

[4theCYcle]

Sorry if posted or embedded somewhere else, but link gives many peoples final 4 picks along with champion. Some people have isu in FF. But look at Shane Battier's???
http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=12487775&src=desktop

It'd be a sweet season for a final four, our guys are due.

 

[norseclone]

Honestly, absolutely anyone could come out of the East. But Wichita St coming out of Kentucky's bracket is a bit too out there.

 

[pourcyne]

Too. Soon.

One game at a time.

 

[CyFan61]

Too. Soon.

One game at a time.

Yeah, message board posters really need to stay focused, zone in, and just take the bracket one game at a time.

 

[Triggermv]

Battier loves him some Missouri Valley Conference hoops, what can he say?

Regardless, it is obvious that we are becoming many people's sexy pick, which is really cool to see and shows respect for our program. There is no doubt UNI is a bit sexy to some too, which they do have the looks as well of past mid-major teams who have made a deep run. I personally hope neither one of our teams disappoint these people now that we have their attention.

 

[AuH2O]

Battier loves him some Missouri Valley Conference hoops, what can he say?

Regardless, it is obvious that we are becoming many people's sexy pick, which is really cool to see and shows respect for our program. There is no doubt UNI is a bit sexy to some too, which they do have the looks as well of past mid-major teams who have made a deep run. I personally hope neither one of our teams disappoint these people now that we have their attention.

I know I sure find false motion for 30 seconds and dumping it down for Tuttle to get fouled awfully sexy. In all seriousness UNI is a great defensive team that can get enough offense as needed, but there's no way to know how they will do against a team with elite athletes. I could see them getting bounced in the first round or making a deep run. Neither would surprise me.

 

[buf87]

Way to soon. Hampton vs #2 Iowa State is still a depressing memory

 

[ISUalum2012]

...I could see them getting bounced in the first round or making a deep run. Neither would surprise me.

I'm picking UNI to lose to Wyoming because of the 5/12 match-up. Plus if they don't lose to Wyoming, they will for sure lose to Louisville, so I might as well take the 5/12 upset.

 

[heitclone]

I know I sure find false motion for 30 seconds and dumping it down for Tuttle to get fouled awfully sexy. In all seriousness UNI is a great defensive team that can get enough offense as needed, but there's no way to know how they will do against a team with elite athletes. I could see them getting bounced in the first round or making a deep run. Neither would surprise me.

Their biggest key will be Tuttle, he's versatile enough to negate some of the athleticism they lack. They run an offense that has a lot in common with ours, they just run it at a different pace. You explained why, they'd be idiots to try to run against teams with more depth and better athletes. If they control tempo (which they usually do) they can play with anyone. Lacking athletes won't doom them, lacking discipline and getting away from what they do well.

 

[4theCYcle]

Way to soon. Hampton vs #2 Iowa State is still a depressing memory

Uhh hate it to break it to you, but we are a hot team and will be in discussion. If cyclone fans can't take it, then don't come to the boards. All I did was post what people's picks are. This team is focused, it's just message board talk.

 

[inCyteful]

Way to soon. Hampton vs #2 Iowa State is still a depressing memory

Mods, clarification on ban rules for use of the H word?!

 

[Dingus]

My gut feeling is that we get to the championship game if we don't lose to SMU. Tough, defensive oriented team, with a Great coach on a 2 day turn isn't easy.

If this team brings its top defensive effort every game though it should go far.

 

[Cychl82]

Bilas really went out on a limb with his pics.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

My gut feeling is that we get to the championship game if we don't lose to SMU. Tough, defensive oriented team, with a Great coach on a 2 day turn isn't easy.

If this team brings its top defensive effort every game though it should go far.

I'm not as scared of SMU as others are. Hoiberg played for Larry Brown. This will be the case of the student beating the teacher. Hoiberg know's Browns's strategies. I look for him to be a step ahead of him if that game is to happen.

 

[BodeClone]

You know darn well we are going to beat the breaks off the first 3 teams we play. Duke will be our first challenge.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Way to soon. Hampton vs #2 Iowa State is still a depressing memory

If you think Final Four talk right now is too soon, you're really going to hate next season...

 

[jdoggivjc]

I'm not as scared of SMU as others are. Hoiberg played for Larry Brown. This will be the case of the student beating the teacher. Hoiberg know's Browns's strategies. I look for him to be a step ahead of him if that game is to happen.

The only reason why SMU is even more than a passing breath right now is because of Larry Brown. Outside of that, and winning the AAC, they have done nothing else that warrants more attention.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

The only reason why SMU is even more than a passing breath right now is because of Larry Brown. Outside of that, and winning the AAC, they have done nothing else that warrants more attention.

I would agree, but Hoiberg is trump!

 

[swarthmoreCY]

The only reason why SMU is even more than a passing breath right now is because of Larry Brown. Outside of that, and winning the AAC, they have done nothing else that warrants more attention.

They also have a good amount of talent.

 

[jdoggivjc]

They also have a good amount of talent.

So do most of the teams in the NCAA Tournament.