The "I'm not going to jinx it" thread

[Ultrarunner]

Every year we get upset threads and then jinx the underdog. This year, let's try something different.

Any time we see an upset brewing, say Bobby Hurley's Buffalo squad taking on some Wildcats, we talk about field hockey, or beer, or gardening.

Of course, as with the observer effect suggests that simply one's awareness is enough to jinx the whole dang enterprise.

[juise]

Every year we get upset threads and then jinx the underdog. This year, let's try something different.

Any time we see an upset brewing, say Bobby Hurley's Buffalo squad taking on some Wildcats, we talk about field hockey, or beer, or gardening.

Of course, as with the observer effect suggests that simply one's awareness is enough to jinx the whole dang enterprise.

I hope Cal has a third platoon of future lottery picks somewhere... to help with his garden, of course. ;)

[Tripping William]

May I suggest that, if someone is also inclined to say things mid-Duke-game like "we're gonna win this by 30 points," he/she comes here to t-t-talk about the weather (hey hey)? This thread could therefore double as an anti-weauxfgods thread. Because yesterday.

[uh_no]

UK gave up a 109 to buffalo in the first half.....that's absurdly poor.

[AncientPsychicT]

UK gave up a 109 to buffalo in the first half.....that's absurdly poor.

Did you see the thread title? :mad: :mad:

[Tripping William]

So, I gotta say, I was in The Valley of the Sun for much of last week and, although the golfing conditions were awesome, the local beer was meh.

[Ultrarunner]

So, I gotta say, I was in The Valley of the Sun for much of last week and, although the golfing conditions were awesome, the local beer was meh.

Living in an area without 'local' beers, I'm not so picky. I've got a son-in-law who's starting to homebrew, and he's turned out a couple of good batches. He's playing with mead lately but I haven't had a chance to sample.

[uh_no]

for teams in general: even if you have talent, poor shot selection and lack of effort on defense will not get you too far.

[Des Esseintes]

for teams in general: even if you have talent, poor shot selection and lack of effort on defense will not get you too far.

I think you're still missing the spirit of the thread.

[bbosbbos]

Sorry, I was wrong yesterday. But have you made any mistakes before? If you do not like what I said just ignore my words.



May I suggest that, if someone is also inclined to say things mid-Duke-game like "we're gonna win this by 30 points," he/she comes here to t-t-talk about the weather (hey hey)? This thread could therefore double as an anti-weauxfgods thread. Because yesterday.

[duke4ever19]

Jinxes?

I just put together a little something to curse a certain game.

Ingredients:

2 bottles of white rum
2/3 liter of dry white wine
1 cup Triple Sec
juice of 10 oranges
juice of 6 lemons
20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup of sugar
2 vanilla beans, split
2 nutmegs, ground
2-ounces of muira puama tincture, preferably in a base of vegetable glycerin and alcohol 1-2 ounces of damiana tincture 2 whole oranges studded with cloves a handful of fresh or dried rose petals


Oh crap, I think that was the love potion. Forgot to adjust the recipe.

[Ultrarunner]

Sorry, I was wrong yesterday. But have you made any mistakes before? If you do not like what I said just ignore my words.

Breathe, please. No one has thrown down any gauntlets that require pistols at dawn.

Now, since the game I was watching is over and thus the purpose of the thread expired with it, I need to figure how to prune a cherry tree. Until 3PM, that is, when I hope to be back, talking about gardening, or beer, or the quality of golf in the Valley of the Sun.

[Ultrarunner]

Jinxes?

I just put together a little something to curse a certain game.

Ingredients:

2 bottles of white rum
2/3 liter of dry white wine
1 cup Triple Sec
juice of 10 oranges
juice of 6 lemons
20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup of sugar
2 vanilla beans, split
2 nutmegs, ground
2-ounces of muira puama tincture, preferably in a base of vegetable glycerin and alcohol 1-2 ounces of damiana tincture 2 whole oranges studded with cloves a handful of fresh or dried rose petals


Oh crap, I think that was the love potion. Forgot to adjust the recipe.

I'm hoping you have friends to share that with . . .

[Selover]

So, I gotta say, I was in The Valley of the Sun for much of last week and, although the golfing conditions were awesome, the local beer was meh.

You should have stopped by Four Peaks Brewery on 8th St. in Tempe! Fantastic food to go with some pretty good brews! One of my favorite places while I was going to school out there!

[devildeac]

So, I gotta say, I was in The Valley of the Sun for much of last week and, although the golfing conditions were awesome, the local beer was meh.


Living in an area without 'local' beers, I'm not so picky. I've got a son-in-law who's starting to homebrew, and he's turned out a couple of good batches. He's playing with mead lately but I haven't had a chance to sample.

Wrong thread. These belong here:

http://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?3840-Ymm-Beer


Gratuitous solicitation for more readers and posters:o

[devildeac]

Breathe, please. No one has thrown down any gauntlets that require pistols at dawn.

Now, since the game I was watching is over and thus the purpose of the thread expired with it, I need to figure how to prune a cherry tree. Until 3PM, that is, when I hope to be back, talking about gardening, or beer, or the quality of golf in the Valley of the Sun.

Why no Pistols at Dawn? I'd be happy to share one of these with you or almost anyone:

http://www.loneriderbeer.com/beers/most-wanted/

Pistols At Dawn

High noon will have to take a backseat as the fresh morning air is perfect for a duel. We present our stout brewed with roasted malts, oats, lactose, and locally produced chocolate and coffee. A rich, dark velvety beer with a fine oatmeal flavor. 7.5% ABV.

[Ultrarunner]

Why no Pistols at Dawn? I'd be happy to share one of these with you or almost anyone:

http://www.loneriderbeer.com/beers/most-wanted/

Pistols At Dawn

High noon will have to take a backseat as the fresh morning air is perfect for a duel. We present our stout brewed with roasted malts, oats, lactose, and locally produced chocolate and coffee. A rich, dark velvety beer with a fine oatmeal flavor. 7.5% ABV.

Okay, I take it back. Pistols at Dawn sounds like a fine idea. It would sound even better if I lived within 2000 miles of Raleigh.

[devildeac]

Okay, I take it back. Pistols at Dawn sounds like a fine idea. It would sound even better if I lived within 2000 miles of Raleigh.

I'll see if I can find one to sip in your honor this winter. I had one last year. Very nice, smooth beer;).

[Tripping William]

Sorry, I was wrong yesterday. But have you made any mistakes before? If you do not like what I said just ignore my words.

Actually, you never know, I might be Ol' Roy The Nazarene. :)

[davekay1971]

Sorry, I was wrong yesterday. But have you made any mistakes before? If you do not like what I said just ignore my words.

Sometimes you just gotta laugh and face-palm. That post turned out to be an EPIC jinx.

Just so you know I'm not picking on you, in fall 1992, following Duke's second back to back championship, I told a UNC undergrad that Duke was SURE to be a final four team because we returned Hurley, Hill, Hill, Parks, etc, while UNC was going to suck because they started some guy named Henrik Rodl. Eight months later, Duke had been bounced in the first weekend by Jason Kidd and Dean and the boys were raising the NCAAT championship trophy.

We've all had that moment.

[davekay1971]

I'll see if I can find one to sip in your honor this winter. I had one last year. Very nice, smooth beer;).

Lonerider is an excellent brewery. As is Aviator. ROAD TRIP!

[Tripping William]

Sometimes you just gotta laugh and face-palm. That post turned out to be an EPIC jinx.

Just so you know I'm not picking on you, in fall 1992, following Duke's second back to back championship, I told a UNC undergrad that Duke was SURE to be a final four team because we returned Hurley, Hill, Hill, Parks, etc, while UNC was going to suck because they started some guy named Henrik Rodl. Eight months later, Duke had been bounced in the first weekend by Jason Kidd and Dean and the boys were raising the NCAAT championship trophy.

We've all had that moment.

I thought that, but-for Kyrie's $&@* toe, 2011 was going to be our second back-to-back championship. Did I miss one? (Teasing; I'm usually not "that guy," but this made me chuckle.)

[devildeac]

Lonerider is an excellent brewery. As is Aviator. ROAD TRIP!

Any time.

[Tripping William]

I was soooo hoping to discuss brewer-and-patriot Robert Morris. Alas.

[mattman91]

Ska Brewing - Modus Hoperandi, in the mood for hops. Lots of pine on the nose and taste.

Wait...

Wrong thread?

[Ultrarunner]

Ska Brewing - Modus Hoperandi, in the mood for hops. Lots of pine on the nose and taste.

Wait...

Wrong thread?

Nope, you're fine.

I'm just thinking I should have put out the upset alert for Tommy - maybe we could have forestalled a loss to Holy Cross by jinxing the whole deal.

Not sure it would have worked, but we coulda said we tried.

[Wander]

Every year we get upset threads and then jinx the underdog. This year, let's try something different.

Any time we see an upset brewing, say Bobby Hurley's Buffalo squad taking on some Wildcats, we talk about field hockey, or beer, or gardening.


Cool. New non-topic of conversation: I hear the weather in Irvine is pretty nice this time of year.

[Ultrarunner]

Cool. New non-topic of conversation: I hear the weather in Irvine is pretty nice this time of year.

Omaha isn't. Sooner go someplace less chilly.

[brevity]

"I miss Lee Iacocca," said Ann, thinking back to her broken Crisler, half of it left near Motor City.

[Ultrarunner]

"Gentlemen, start your engines . . . "

[Ultrarunner]

One thing I've wanted to do for years is run the Boston Marathon. It's unlikely to happen, but it's nice to have a little dream.

[Tripping William]

I'm thinking the Boston Red Sox might bounce back next year, too. Also a long shot, but, hey.

[Ultrarunner]

I'm thinking the Boston Red Sox might bounce back next year, too. Also a long shot, but, hey.

You might head on down to the Grapefruit League and check them out early. Can't root for the Sox, though. Grew up an O's fan. Unless they're playing the Yankees, of course.

[Tripping William]

I'm craving baked beans. And a creme pie. Is that wrong of me?

[AncientPsychicT]

I'm thinking the Boston Red Sox might bounce back next year, too. Also a long shot, but, hey.

HEY! This is supposed to be the "don't jinx it" thread! :mad: :mad:

[brevity]

People like that flannel-and-backpack image, but if you're not an actual mountaineer, I think it looks kind of hokie.

[devildeac]

People like that flannel-and-backpack image, but if you're not an actual mountaineer, I think it looks kind of hokie.

I see what you did there.

Might you be pokie-ing fun at the turkeys?

[OldPhiKap]

I see what you did there.

Might you be pokie-ing fun at the turkeys?

I'm just Wake-ing up, anything good on?

[Tripping William]

We have eagles nearby, and I hate what they do, on a semi-regular basis, to my azaleas and pansies. Any suggestions?

[Duvall]

We have eagles nearby, and I hate what they do, on a semi-regular basis, to my azaleas and pansies. Any suggestions?

Yes, I suggest you root for the team that won't send Duke to Shreveport.

[Tripping William]

Yes, I suggest you root for the team that won't send Duke to Shreveport.

Here in Winston, I don't keep a close Tally on such things, but I am guessing we better avoid Shreveport with a plate of crab legs and a donation of free shoes. Yes, I held my nose.

[OldPhiKap]

Here in Winston, I don't keep a close Tally on such things, but I am guessing we better avoid Shreveport with a plate of crab legs and a donation of free shoes. Yes, I held my nose.

Would not be surprised to see a gator dance next week. Or a busy bee the week after. The trail of tears starts in the panhandle.

[Ultrarunner]

Checking ESPN. I see that Transylvania - a team with no record, no mascot, and no reflection - is losing or has lost, to Lipscomb.

Wife asked about the most popular major. Daughter answered phlebotomy.

Clearly, I've been a bad influence on my kids.

[El_Diablo]

People like that flannel-and-backpack image, but if you're not an actual TBD, I think it looks kind of TBD.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400585904

[brevity]

"Eastern is my favorite direction. The others are kind of a Wash," he said. "Who's yours?"

[El_Diablo]

People like that flannel-and-backpack image, but if you're not an actual TBD, I think it looks kind of TBD.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400585904

Well, looks like ESPN finally fixed the box score, so my previous comment doesn't apply any longer. It was previously posted as "TBD" vs. "TBD."

[Tripping William]

Does anyone else have trouble herding wild cats? Especially in Manhattan?

[weezie]

Does anyone else have trouble herding wild cats? Especially in Manhattan?

You speak of the Hawaiian Hoedown? How can TJ McConnell always be a sophomore in college?

[Tripping William]

I may need a can of Miller Lite.

[OldPhiKap]

Frank Martin has some for you, even from Columbia.

[Bluegrassdevil1]

There is no better place to visit during the holidays than Manhattan. The lights in Aggieville's Triangle Park, the shopping at the Town Center, ice skating in City Park. Truly, my friends, there is no place like Manhattan when you have turkey in your tummy and Santa in your sternum.

[devildeac]

I may need a can of Miller Lite.

After posting about Ten Fidy, you should be royally (blue) embarrassed about this entry. :o

[OldPhiKap]

After posting about Ten Fidy, you should be royally (blue) embarrassed about this entry. :o

I had a growler of Ten Fidy last weekend. Woke up on Wednesday.

That stuff is coffee-flavored NyQuil. In a meal.

[Ultrarunner]

I would like to take a sec and point out that the Terps currently lead #13 Iowa State by a point or three. Not that I'm trying to jinx things for the B1G whatever. . . nope, wouldn't dream of doing that. Not me.

Honest!

[devildeac]

I would like to take a sec and point out that the Terps currently lead #13 Iowa State by a point or three. Not that I'm trying to jinx things for the B1G whatever. . . nope, wouldn't dream of doing that. Not me.

Honest!

I sense an "overspray" coming. Or perhaps a $500K evening of Comcrap cable burning, bottle throwing and vehicular immolation.

[Tripping William]

I think this thread is broken, and I think I know who did it. Could someone fix this before, say, Noon Eastern?

[Troublemaker]

I think this thread is broken, and I think I know who did it. Could someone fix this before, say, Noon Eastern?

The Butler did it?

[Troublemaker]

We both suspect the butler did it, William. I hope we're right because false accusations make me Nassau-eous. Especially if we're wrong in this case.

[Duvall]

Has this thread worked, even once?

[grad_devil]

Has this thread worked, even once?

I guess we'll find out in...oh...8:44.

[Troublemaker]

Tis not the season for your cynicism, Duvall. Take your exclamations of "Ba! Hamas-bug" elsewhere.

[sagegrouse]

I guess we'll find out in...oh...8:44.

Mm-mm-mm-mm! Gasp! I can't seem to speak.

[FerryFor50]

Has this thread worked, even once?

60% of the time, it works every time.

[timmy c]

"The Way of All Flesh" could be an interesting read. It is an interesting look at Victorian hypocrisy. You know the one, it's written by samuel Butler.

[OldPhiKap]

Mm-mm-mm-mm! Gasp! I can't seem to speak.

With Atlantis being underwater, that's understandable.

[Troublemaker]

Words won't feed the Bulldogs anyway.

[Troublemaker]

With Atlantis being underwater, that's understandable.

Being far underwater means a lot of pressure. Hopefully there are no cracks.

[nocilla]

Something smells... I hope the Butler takes out the trash...

[moonpie23]

dum de dum dum dum......do do do dum....

[OldPhiKap]

Something smells... I hope the Butler takes out the trash...

Taking it over and back

[fisheyes]

The trash is in a locked can!

[OldPhiKap]

Woof. Thread wins.

[DukeDiva]

Basically over! Butler wins!

[tbyers11]

I was so adamant to not jinx the possibility of UNC losing that I didn't even up this thread until the game was over.

Yay Butler! GTHC!

[brevity]

Has this thread worked, even once?

Glad you asked...


I was soooo hoping to discuss brewer-and-patriot Robert Morris. Alas.

FAIL!
UNC 103, Robert Morris 59


Cool. New non-topic of conversation: I hear the weather in Irvine is pretty nice this time of year.

FAIL!
Arizona 71, Cal-Irvine 54


Omaha isn't. Sooner go someplace less chilly.

SUCCESS!
Creighton 65, Oklahoma 63


"I miss Lee Iacocca," said Ann, thinking back to her broken Crisler, half of it left near Motor City.

FAIL!
Michigan 71, Detroit 62


"Gentlemen, start your engines . . . "

SUCCESS!
Indiana 74, SMU 68


One thing I've wanted to do for years is run the Boston Marathon. It's unlikely to happen, but it's nice to have a little dream.

FAIL!
Kentucky 89, Boston U 65


"Eastern is my favorite direction. The others are kind of a Wash," he said. "Who's yours?"

SUCCESS!
Eastern Washington 88, Indiana 86


Does anyone else have trouble herding wild cats? Especially in Manhattan?

FAIL!
Arizona 72, Kansas State 68


I think this thread is broken, and I think I know who did it. Could someone fix this before, say, Noon Eastern?

SUCCESS!
Butler 74, UNC 66

[Ultrarunner]

Has this thread worked, even once?

The one time it had to! Good 'nuf.

[Tripping William]

Glad you asked...



FAIL!
UNC 103, Robert Morris 59



FAIL!
Arizona 71, Cal-Irvine 54



SUCCESS!
Creighton 65, Oklahoma 63



FAIL!
Michigan 71, Detroit 62



SUCCESS!
Indiana 74, SMU 68



FAIL!
Kentucky 89, Boston U 65



SUCCESS!
Eastern Washington 88, Indiana 86



FAIL!
Arizona 72, Kansas State 68



SUCCESS!
Butler 74, UNC 66

So, I'm 1-2? Sweet. Actually 1-3: I had a FAIL on BC/F$U football, too. Not so sweet.

[rsvman]

I hear that sunny Southern California is a good place for homeless kittens since the weather is mild all year round.

[Tripping William]

I hear that sunny Southern California is a good place for homeless kittens since the weather is mild all year round.

Good timing. Glad you didn't post sooner. :cool:

[Tripping William]

I don't mean to badger anyone on Turkey Day, but I keep telling my friend, Jack, that he needs to watch out for the rocks. And he always replies, "What rocks?" How can I help him without making him mad?

[OldPhiKap]

I don't mean to badger anyone on Turkey Day, but I keep telling my friend, Jack, that he needs to watch out for the rocks. And he always replies, "What rocks?" How can I help him without making him mad?

Some rocks look like Bulldogs, for reasons which are all Greek and pig-Latin to me. Not sure what they look like on a dairy cheese farm though.

[Tripping William]

I'll be frank: Jack's beau (sp?), Madison, has really Bucky teeth.

[Gewebe14]

If anyone wanted to watch "The Silence of the Rams" horror movie on this beautiful thanksgiving night on time warner in chapel hill would anyone know what channel (#) to look for??? Thanks!

[OldPhiKap]

If anyone wanted to watch "The Silence of the Rams" horror movie on this beautiful thanksgiving night on time warner in chapel hill would anyone know what channel (#) to look for??? Thanks!

Check this site, put in your zip code:

http://www.axs.tv/subscribe/

[devildeac]

Contrary to NC law, wolves are not an endangered species in the state and especially not in Orange County.

[devildeac]

I'll go out on a limb here and say not even Debby Crowder could fix things today.

[Ultrarunner]

I'll go out on a limb here and say not even Debby Crowder could fix things today.

Sometimes it's just easier to paper over the problems. That, of course, does not change the reality on the ground.

[brevity]

Can't stand this bluegrass on my lawn. If there is a divine power up there, please put an end to it.

[moonpie23]

i've always liked the state of RI...

[Tripping William]

"M*A*S*H 4077, Captain Pierce speaking."

[OldPhiKap]

"M*A*S*H 4077, Captain Pierce speaking."

LOL, I was thinking of my favorite TV character earlier too. He was from Maine but probably liked upper Midwest snow too.

[Ultrarunner]

"M*A*S*H 4077, Captain Pierce speaking."

"Hawkeye, it's Trapper. Get ready, there's misfiring rounds going off all over the joint."

[Ultrarunner]

It might also be time to head for the chapel, the biggish one.

[arnie]

It might also be time to head for the chapel, the biggish one.

It worked again!

[jacone21]

http://feckis.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/hawkeye_psd_jpgcopy.jpg

[OldPhiKap]

"Hawkeye, it's Trapper. Get ready, there's misfiring rounds going off all over the joint."

"Suicide is painless
It beings on many changes
But I can take or leave it
If I please"

[Ultrarunner]

And they said it would never work . . .

[Tripping William]

Some credit to Corporal Walter O'Reilly from Ottumwa. :)

[Ultrarunner]

Some credit to Corporal Walter O'Reilly from Ottumwa. :)

Askin' for a little Radar Love, are ya?

[Tripping William]

Askin' for a little Radar Love, are ya?

I think Uncle Ed was leading the cheers.

[Ultrarunner]

I think Uncle Ed was leading the cheers.

How convenient.

Also just discovered I can't spork you again - yet.

[devildeac]

"We can be cold
As our falling thermometer in December
If you ask about our weather in July.
And we're so by God stubborn
We can stand touchin' noses
For a week at a time
And never see eye-to-eye.
But we'll give you our shirt
And a back to go with it
If your crops should happen to die."

[brevity]

I was hoping for some Longhorn Steakhouse takeout. The portions are so big! When I get a 26-ouncer, I have to loosen my tie, and half of my serving is still left.

[CameronBlue]

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Rick Barnes. I think they call it an aneurysm

[weezie]

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Rick Barnes. I think they call it an aneurysm

Oh seriously, waaaay too funny! :D:D:D

[Dev11]

Uconn lost to Yale. That's all I got.

[-jk]

Uconn lost to Yale. That's all I got.

45-44. Ick...

-jk

[Ultrarunner]

Does Jayhawk taste like chicken?

[jacone21]

Does Jayhawk taste like chicken?

Meh I think alligator tastes more like chicken than Jayhawk does.

[duke96]

Does Jayhawk taste like chicken?

Too funny. Sporks!

[Ultrarunner]

Meh I think alligator tastes more like chicken than Jayhawk does.

Nope, now that I'm chewing on it, it reminds me of . . . crow, I think.

Yep, definitely crow.

[brevity]

Movie mashup: Highlander vs. Wolverine. Who you got? There can be only one.

[duke96]

Movie mashup: Highlander vs. Wolverine. Who you got? There can be only one.

That is really pathetic!

Ps (the loss, that is!).

[Duvall]

Movie mashup: Highlander vs. Wolverine. Who you got? There can be only one.

Wolverines are apparently not the best there are at what they do.

[Wander]

Georgia Tech just lost to USC Upstate at home. I'm not coming up with a clever allusion to yellow jackets because I'm not sure a bottom ACC team losing to anyone is surprising to anyone at this point. Ugh.

[brevity]

Collegiate cheeseheads are poking the eye of the hurricane.

[Tripping William]

Collegiate cheeseheads are poking the eye of the hurricane.

When it comes to non-Carolina ACC non-conference games, can we set this thread up with an "I do want to jinx it" tab? For situations like Tech and Miami today? Ugh.

[Wander]

To be fair, Green Bay is not awful, and may be a popular upset pick in March. Not a "good" loss at home, but still.

[AncientPsychicT]

To be fair, Green Bay is not awful, and may be a popular upset pick in March. Not a "good" loss at home, but still.

2 days ago, Green Bay lost by 24 points to Georgia State. Miami was playing at home. This was a terrible loss.

[Tripping William]

2 days ago, Green Bay lost by 24 points to Georgia State. Miami was playing at home. This was a terrible loss.

Transitive Property Conclusion: This loss says more about Illinois than anyone else? 😎

[brevity]

When it comes to non-Carolina ACC non-conference games, can we set this thread up with an "I do want to jinx it" tab? For situations like Tech and Miami today? Ugh.

If you want Georgia Tech and Miami to win, start an Upset Alert thread. (Like whoever did the Kentucky-Texas thread yesterday.)

[mr. synellinden]

That is really pathetic!

Ps (the loss, that is!).

A loss at home to the #261 KenPom ranked team? Chaminadish.

[Tripping William]

If you want Georgia Tech and Miami to win, start an Upset Alert thread. (Like whoever did the Kentucky-Texas thread yesterday.)

Oh, right. I forgot about protocol. And reverse psychology.

[Tripping William]

Outside in the cold distance .....

Two riders [from Spokane] were approaching, the wind begin to howl ....

[arnie]

Outside in the cold distance .....

Two riders [from Spokane] were approaching, the wind begin to howl ....

I always thought cactus flowered before Christmas?

[Tripping William]

I always thought cactus flowered before Christmas?

A Few believe that.

[Tripping William]

Cats > Dogs.

And, speaking of Christmas, Red > Orange

SMH@ACC

[AncientPsychicT]

Cats > Dogs.

And, speaking of Christmas, Red > Orange

SMH@ACC

FFS, Syracuse. If you're gonna be the new Maryland, at least try to be respectable.

On a related note, my goodness, our home games are terrible this year. Seriously, after this week, I don't think we'll have a ranked team on our home schedule other than UNC, and they haven't exactly been world beaters this year. If UNC keeps chucking up bricks and losing to bubble teams at home (not to mention losing to the good teams on their schedule), Notre Dame just might become our best home game of the year.

In fact, there's a chance the game at St. John's could end up our third toughest game during conference season, after @UVA and @Lewisville. SMH@ACC indeed.

[Ultrarunner]

What's the worst shooting percentage you've ever seen from a Top 25 team? The Mayans may have gotten the end of the world wrong, but the Aztecs could spit and miss the ocean while bobbing from a life raft in the middle of the Pacific.

[burnspbesq]

So much for Yale sneaking up on Florida.

[OldPhiKap]

Sometimes a state takes on a whole country. Even if that country is mainly known for futbol, they can put some kids on the court.

Espn2

[lotusland]

There's a cat fight causing an interRUPPtion on ESPN now. Not likely to last long however.

[moonpie23]

the capital of SC is a hot place........i grew up there...

[OldPhiKap]

There's a cat fight causing an interRUPPtion on ESPN now. Not likely to last long however.


the capital of SC is a hot place........i grew up there...

Their coach could hardly contain his smile at the halftime interview.

I hope he knows that Evil Kitty is fixin' to blow into town.

[mr. synellinden]

There's a cat fight causing an interRUPPtion on ESPN now. Not likely to last long however.

Well, at the halftime inteRUPPtion, there still is an ugly blue shaded cat fight going on.

[OldPhiKap]

Well, at the halftime inteRUPPtion, there still is an ugly blue shaded cat fight going on.

Someone may already be looking ahead to whipping a different baby blue team Saturday . . . .

[Duke95]

Someone may already be looking ahead to whipping a different baby blue team Saturday . . . .

UNC has been practicing spelling Kentucky all week in preparation for the showdown.

[bbosbbos]

Can UNC bb players write abc? Doubt it.


UNC has been practicing spelling Kentucky all week in preparation for the showdown.

[OldPhiKap]

UNC has been practicing spelling Kentucky all week in preparation for the showdown.

Yeah, but they keep messing it ip by spelling it Ketuncky.

Don't worry though -- still all made the Dean's list.

[lotusland]

Yeah, but they keep messing it ip by spelling it Ketuncky.

Don't worry though -- still all made the Dean's list.

UK UNC should be an absolute brickfest.

[Ultrarunner]

Someone may already be looking ahead to whipping a different baby blue team Saturday . . . .

A certain baby blue team is really hoping that the jinx is working because they really don't want to deal with semi-feral kitties.

[Duke95]

Yeah, but they keep messing it ip by spelling it Ketuncky.

Don't worry though -- still all made the Dean's list.

Come on man. Give them a break. Wisconsin was on the spelling list last week.

[OldPhiKap]

Come on man. Give them a break. Wisconsin was on the spelling list last week.

Well, only for the upperclassmen.

[moonpie23]

our next opponent is glowing...

[OldPhiKap]

our next opponent is glowing...

Are they pregnant?

[Tripping William]

I'm confused about how this thread is supposed to function early this afternoon. I guess another thread is sorta addressing that?

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

How does one jinx.... that which is unjinxable?

[OldPhiKap]

I'm confused about how this thread is supposed to function early this afternoon

Don't mention the meteor by name?

[Ultrarunner]

Ramming speed?

[burnspbesq]

I am really impressed with Gonzaga.

[Duvall]

I am really impressed with Gonzaga.

True, though I am not looking forward to the calls for a one-loss Gonzaga team to receive a 1-seed despite having one or fewer wins over top-25 opponents.

[Bluegrassdevil1]

True, though I am not looking forward to the calls for a one-loss Gonzaga team to receive a 1-seed despite having one or fewer wins over top-25 opponents.

It is wonderful scenario to ponder though:

1. If Gonzaga's singular loss is a road OT game to a "likely" one-seed Arizona, does that make them more worthy than last seasons' Wichita State unbeaten team, one that did not have nearly the quality of schedule of the current Gonzaga squad?

2. Will the Selection Committee hold the Zags recent one-line spot in 2013, which resulted in a weak NCAA performance, against the squad?

3. With mid-majors receiving one-seeds the last two seasons (Zags '13, WSU '14), and flaming out early, would that influence the Committee on a third attempt?

4. There is a long list of teams that one would suspect would receive top seeds over Gonzaga:

a. UK.
b. Arizona.
c. Duke.
d. Wisconsin.
e. U of L.
f. Virginia.
g. Texas.
h. Villanova (maybe).
i. UNC (maybe).
j. Kansas (maybe).

It would seem unlikely that the Zags would not leap over all of these teams, but a potential 33-1 Gonzaga team would make for an interesting prospect come March.

[arnie]

It is wonderful scenario to ponder though:

1. If Gonzaga's singular loss is a road OT game to a "likely" one-seed Arizona, does that make them more worthy than last seasons' Wichita State unbeaten team, one that did not have nearly the quality of schedule of the current Gonzaga squad?

2. Will the Selection Committee hold the Zags recent one-line spot in 2013, which resulted in a weak NCAA performance, against the squad?

3. With mid-majors receiving one-seeds the last two seasons (Zags '13, WSU '14), and flaming out early, would that influence the Committee on a third attempt?

4. There is a long list of teams that one would suspect would receive top seeds over Gonzaga:

a. UK.
b. Arizona.
c. Duke.
d. Wisconsin.
e. U of L.
f. Virginia.
g. Texas.
h. Villanova (maybe).
i. UNC (maybe).
j. Kansas (maybe).

It would seem unlikely that the Zags would not leap over all of these teams, but a potential 33-1 Gonzaga team would make for an interesting prospect come March.
Vehemently disagree that the team listed between h an j with double digit losses receives a 1- seed.

[lotusland]

Vehemently disagree that the team listed between h an j with double digit losses receives a 1- seed.

The Team that cannot be Named (TTCBN)?

Yeah the Zags are a top seed if THEY are the only team standing betwixt.

[Ultrarunner]

It is wonderful scenario to ponder though:

1. If Gonzaga's singular loss is a road OT game to a "likely" one-seed Arizona, does that make them more worthy than last seasons' Wichita State unbeaten team, one that did not have nearly the quality of schedule of the current Gonzaga squad?

2. Will the Selection Committee hold the Zags recent one-line spot in 2013, which resulted in a weak NCAA performance, against the squad?

3. With mid-majors receiving one-seeds the last two seasons (Zags '13, WSU '14), and flaming out early, would that influence the Committee on a third attempt?

4. There is a long list of teams that one would suspect would receive top seeds over Gonzaga:

a. UK.
b. Arizona.
c. Duke.
d. Wisconsin.
e. U of L.
f. Virginia.
g. Texas.
h. Villanova (maybe).
i. UNC (maybe).
j. Kansas (maybe).

It would seem unlikely that the Zags would not leap over all of these teams, but a potential 33-1 Gonzaga team would make for an interesting prospect come March.

They might end up 33-1 but I expect that they're going to lose at least one more game (and more is certainly possible.) As with Duke last year, the Zags are an offensive juggernaut. Defense is their weakness. They currently rank 37th on KenPom but as we discovered last year, that's a number that can drop pretty quickly as teams figure out how to attack the weak areas. A hint is in their win over woeful WSU. The Cougs scored as many point against the Zags as they did against the poorly ranked defense of Santa Clara.

They're also a senior/junior dominated team. They aren't going to get a whole lot better over the course of the season.

[Ultrarunner]

Birthday party for one of the grandkids, so no beer. However, watching the young'uns chasing each other around reminds me of a thundering herd.

[Wander]

Sweet end to Wichita State-Alabama. Alabama up 51-40 before WSU remembered that they were a good team playing at home and Alabama is a non-Kentucky SEC team. My favorite non-Duke player VanVleet has had a rough start to the year but had a great game winning pass.

[Duvall]

Sweet end to Wichita State-Alabama. Alabama up 51-40 before WSU remembered that they were a good team playing at home and Alabama is a non-Kentucky SEC team. My favorite non-Duke player VanVleet has had a rough start to the year but had a great game winning pass.

Always a shame to see a team from a low-major conference blow a chance for a big upset like that.

[CameronBlue]

Always a shame to see a team from a low-major conference blow a chance for a big upset like that.

Zing. And the fact that it's Bama just hurts to the core, to the very core.

[Tripping William]

Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce handled his business. Et tu, Brute?

[AncientPsychicT]

Who knew wild cats were allergic to citrus fruit?

[rsvman]

Who knew wild cats were allergic to citrus fruit?

All felines hate citrus. It's a well known fact.

[Tripping William]

All felines hate citrus. It's a well known fact.

That's just a lame ex"cuse."

[subzero02]

Something's bruin in Chicago but it's not an upset...

[burnspbesq]

Something's bruin in Chicago but it's not an upset...

Kentucky may match or even exceed our 34-2 start against Michigan in 2000.

ETA: Took the Bruins 7:59 to get on the board.

[bbosbbos]

If I were UCLA AD I will fire Steve Alford immediately after this ugly game. Losing is not a problem, but playing without determination is a problem.

[jacone21]

It's like watching a high school senior beat up a fifth grader. Embarrassing.

[jipops]

It's like watching a high school senior beat up a fifth grader. Embarrassing.

UCLA's lack of fight aside, UK may also just be this good.

[OldPhiKap]

Note to Jayhawks: sometimes you go to Sabbath on Saturday.

[Tripping William]

Note to Jayhawks: sometimes you go to Sabbath on Saturday.

Owl drink to that

[OldPhiKap]

Owl drink to that

What pairs with toasted Jayhawk? Because that was not even close.

BTW -- love the fact that, instead of taking a team bus to the game, the players all took the subway. Love me some Dumphy.

[jimrowe0]

So Temple beat Kansas by 25 and we beat Temple by 20. So using transitive theory, we would beat Kansas by 45. Kentucky only beat Kansas by 32.

Duke >>. UK

[OldPhiKap]

So Temple beat Kansas by 25 and we beat Temple by 20. So using transitive theory, we would beat Kansas by 45. Kentucky only beat Kansas by 32.

Duke >>. UK

How many do we need to beat the Heels by?

Hoping we double it.

[jimrowe0]

How many do we need to beat the Heels by?

Hoping we double it.

Only 14, so double seems reasonable

[OldPhiKap]

Only 14, so double seems reasonable

Or, we can just do it twice by 14. I'm not greedy.

[Duvall]

Looks like UConn is going to escape with its first win against a top 10 team after two losses. (USN&WR top 10, that is.)

[OldPhiKap]

Looks like UConn is going to escape with its first win against a top 10 team after two losses. (USN&WR top 10, that is.)

UConn-Temple on NYE day should be mighty interesting.

[uh_no]

UConn-Temple on NYE day should be mighty interesting.

they're not Ivy league...uconn should be fine :P

[Duke95]

How did Temple smack Kansas by 25?!?

[OldPhiKap]

How did Temple smack Kansas by 25?!?

Temple played at an insane level. Kansas could not buy a shot.

Not sure that it mattered, but both played towards their extremes. Props to Twmple for getting it done.

[Duke95]

Temple played at an insane level. Kansas could not buy a shot.

Not sure that it mattered,vbut both played towards their extremes.

Yep, I think you're right.
I saw some of the highlights. Some of those shots Temple hit were ridiculous. That hook Watson threw up barely qualified as a shot, and it went it.

[roywhite]

How did Temple smack Kansas by 25?!?

Thoroughly outplayed them. Temple came to play, and Kansas didn't bring much fight.

Temple 77 Kansas 52 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400586748)

Temple shot 58.3% FG to 32.1% for Kansas
15 assists to 8 for Kansas
8 blocks to 2 for Kansas
Kansas had 17 turnovers, many in the 1st half.

Impressive performance by the Owls.

[77devil]

they're not Ivy league...uconn should be fine :P

Let's hope not. Go Owls.

[burnspbesq]

The Quickening?

Naw. Can't be happening.

[burnspbesq]

Nova woke up with about 16 minutes to go. The margin over the last 13 minutes is somewhere around 25.

Bonus basketball in Austin.

[moonpie23]

i'm kinda shocked at what's going on at the Luau..

[moonpie23]

the coals of the Luau are pretty hot

[rsvman]

Perhaps the islands are not shocking?

[burnspbesq]

Down goes Zona.

[Duvall]

It is a period of civil war. Rebel cagers, striking from a hidden practice facility, have won their first victory against the evil Wildcat Empire.

[Ultrarunner]

I tuned in late, breaking one of my Cardinal rules. Congrats to JD!

[subzero02]

Is defeat in the cards for all feral felines this week? Yum, it would be a tasty treat if that's how it plays out.

[moonpie23]

absolutely LOVE seeing AZ lose....

[Henderson]

absolutely LOVE seeing AZ lose....

So do folks in LV. There were over 15,000 people at the game, many of whom had a long drive home to Tucson.

[burnspbesq]

It may not last, but right now Davidson is on pace to put up >80 against the supposedly impenetrable Virginia defense.

[uh_no]

It may not last, but right now Davidson is on pace to put up >80 against the supposedly impenetrable Virginia defense.

kenpom projected davidson to put up a 92....they're currently putting up a 148

[CDu]

kenpom projected davidson to put up a 92....they're currently putting up a 148

Davidson has more points in 18 minutes vs UVa than either MSU or Maryland had in 34 minutes in their game.

[Duvall]

It did not last.

[roywhite]

Okay, Virginia is definitely good -- smart, tough, well-coached

I didn't quite see what Len Elmore was absolutely swooning about; perhaps his ardor for the Cavs is just slightly affected by his hardhearted disdain for Duke?

[burnspbesq]

Is Murlund the best team in the B1G?

[OldPhiKap]

Did you see the end of the FSU-Florida game?!?

[pfrduke]

Did you see the end of the FSU-Florida game?!?

The Noles Tyler Zellered the Gators.

[tbyers11]

Is Murlund the best team in the B1G?

I'll go 2nd best after Wisconsin. I didn't think Michigan, Michigan St, and Ohio St were top 10 teams this year but I'm surprised at how bad they have been.

[sagegrouse]

The Noles Tyler Zellered the Gators.

Jacob Kurtz didn't have to do anything except box out; instead, he went for the ball. Oooops!!! Butter-fingers!!!

[devildeac]

Category 5 on the radar?

[jipops]

Category 5 on the radar?

The storm keeps stalling.

[devildeac]

The storm keeps stalling.

Could be downgraded to a tropical "depression."

[Mabdul Doobakus]

Battier jinxed them.

Good job, good effort, Miami. Tough loss. Would've been huge come NCAA tourney bubble watch time.

[devildeac]

Merely a brief tropical disturbance.

[Ultrarunner]

I wonder if the newcomers to the ACC understand there are no nights off? You have to bring it every single game or somebody from the basement will slug you, even the friendly neighborhood Deacon.

[moonpie23]

this is going to really irritate me...



edit......actually, it was quite the opposite...

[CameronBornAndBred]

Whew.

[Merlindevildog91]

My Irish ancestors are proud tonight.

[Billy Dat]

My Irish ancestors are proud tonight.

Loved hearing Shane on the color commentary.

[arnie]

this is going to really irritate me...



edit......actually, it was quite the opposite...

Zumba, Zumba - I really liked the students in the background cheering when the tip in went thru the basket a full second after the horn.

[Duvall]

Battier's record in the Student Activities Center improves to 4-1.

[Dukehky]

Shane was really good tonight. He has improved a ton this year so far.

Roy just totally blew that game for his kids.

[ChillinDuke]

this is going to really irritate me...



edit......actually, it was quite the opposite...

Really bizarre sequence of events to end it.

1) The timeout granted despite the ball being pretty clearly loose.
2) With 3.7 secs left, Roy calls a timeout once they cross halfcourt (?!?!) giving the Heels 1.4 secs to inbound/get a shot off.
3) As an almost perfect, dictionary-esque reason for why not to call timeout with 1.4 secs left in that scenario, Paige gets an extremely contested shot while moving sideways and misses.

Really poor call by Roy on that timeout.

- Chillin

[devildeac]

Really bizarre sequence of events to end it.

1) The timeout granted despite the ball being pretty clearly loose.
2) With 3.7 secs left, Roy calls a timeout once they cross halfcourt (?!?!) giving the Heels 1.4 secs to inbound/get a shot off.
3) As an almost perfect, dictionary-esque reason for why not to call timeout with 1.4 secs left in that scenario, Paige gets an extremely contested shot while moving sideways and misses.

Really poor call by Roy on that timeout.

- Chillin

Maybe he realized he couldn't carry it over to their next game:rolleyes:.

ND dude shooting 86% FT did his team no good by bricking 2 with 5 seconds remaining.

But, all's well that ends well.

[Ultrarunner]

Ya know, this thread isn't 100% foolproof but it's doing okay. Had me gulping a bit when the Irish missed both FTs at the end.

[OldPhiKap]

Shane was really good tonight. He has improved a ton this year so far.

Roy just totally blew that game for his kids.

Agreed on both points.


Really bizarre sequence of events to end it.

1) The timeout granted despite the ball being pretty clearly loose.
2) With 3.7 secs left, Roy calls a timeout once they cross halfcourt (?!?!) giving the Heels 1.4 secs to inbound/get a shot off.
3) As an almost perfect, dictionary-esque reason for why not to call timeout with 1.4 secs left in that scenario, Paige gets an extremely contested shot while moving sideways and misses.

Really poor call by Roy on that timeout.

- Chillin

Roy is not in the daggum good-coaching spirit.

[Duvall]

Zumba, Zumba - I really liked the students in the background cheering when the tip in went thru the basket a full second after the horn.

Yeah, that...that was not good.

[duketaylor]

During the 1st half did anybody else notice how many empty seats there were. I'd estimate more than half-empty. On an emotional game-night against another ranked opponent. Just pitiful. At least Roy snatched defeat from the (potential) jaws of victory. I'd guess IC is in yet another meltdown mode.

Way to show up tonight Heels fans.

[jipops]

Just watched a few of the espn videos, didnt watch on tv...from the looks of it the heels and Irish only managed 4pts and 2pts respectively in the last 4:30 of the game. Hard to believe unc could only manage that at home.

[moonpie23]

i'm sorta glad they gave him the TO as they would definitely called a foul on ND.......

[Duke95]

Oklahoma is just lighting up Texas right now.

[AncientPsychicT]

Oklahoma is just lighting up Texas right now.

I don't understand... are you trying to reverse jinx the Sooners?

Cause right now, it's pretty clear that in order to cross the Red River, using a covered wagon is far superior to riding on the back of a longhorned bull.

[MarkD83]

During the 1st half did anybody else notice how many empty seats there were. I'd estimate more than half-empty. On an emotional game-night against another ranked opponent. Just pitiful. At least Roy snatched defeat from the (potential) jaws of victory. I'd guess IC is in yet another meltdown mode.

Way to show up tonight Heels fans.

I'm actually glad the dean Dome was half empty. Maybe some UNC fans are a bit upset by the academic/athletic scandal and decided to show their disgust by not going to the game.

[jacone21]

The winds are definitely sweeping down the plain, Aunt Eller!

[Ultrarunner]

I don't understand... are you trying to reverse jinx the Sooners?


I tried that with the twerps about a month back. Sadly, that function seems broken on the thread.

[msdukie]

Battier's record in the Student Activities Center improves to 4-1.

And until tonight, I was at the last two wins.

[OldPhiKap]

I'm actually glad the dean Dome was half empty. Maybe some UNC fans are a bit upset by the academic/athletic scandal and decided to show their disgust by not going to the game.

Slim chance. Although the dump ooked full in the second half, maybe the baked brie took longer to prepare than expected and it was just a late-arriving crowd.

[Ultrarunner]

Feeling a touch rebellious, but I'm sure it's just a phase and will pass.

[Tripping William]

Feeling a touch rebellious, but I'm sure it's just a phase and will pass.

I suppose it's your Oxford education.

[NYBri]

Half way through my dinner, I spilled my bourbon.

[Tripping William]

Half way through my dinner, I spilled my bourbon.

You should replace it with a hotty toddy.

[MarkD83]

Slim chance. Although the dump ooked full in the second half, maybe the baked brie took longer to prepare than expected and it was just a late-arriving crowd.

One can always hope that someone in Chapel Hill comes to their senses.........or not.

[NashvilleDevil]

My hotty toddy wore off back to some Woodford or Pappy.

[moonpie23]

my, my, the cooking is studly in studlyville...

[Ultrarunner]

Think I'll crack open a bottle of wine . . . got a decent Cab from Alexander Valley I wanted to try.

[moonpie23]

aaarrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..... :(

[pfrduke]

I will never understand the "dribble around 40 feet from the basket for 20 seconds and then chuck a contested 30-footer as the clock runs down" play that so many teams seem to run in close-and-late situations. It has to be one of the lowest percentage options available

[FerryFor50]

I will never understand the "dribble around 40 feet from the basket for 20 seconds and then chuck a contested 30-footer as the clock runs down" play that so many teams seem to run in close-and-late situations. It has to be one of the lowest percentage options available

Was thinking the same.

Also, Ole Miss has 26 fouls to Kentucky's 14. Kentucky has taken 34 FTs to Ole Miss's 15. Kentucky has taken 21 threes to 14.

Home court advantage!

[Duvall]

I will never understand the "dribble around 40 feet from the basket for 20 seconds and then chuck a contested 30-footer as the clock runs down" play that so many teams seem to run in close-and-late situations. It has to be one of the lowest percentage options available

Probably a higher percentage than driving and hoping to draw a foul in the closing seconds in Rupp, though.

[FerryFor50]

Andrew Harrison is pretty friggin clutch, going back to last season's NCAAs.

Ice water in his veins.

[moonpie23]

the rebel forces are tiring...

[moonpie23]

when is a ref going to find a pair and T up Cal for being on the court?



ps.....i don't like Cal

[uh_no]

ole miss lost this game when they didn't call a timeout in regulation when their guy was trapped....and instead turned it over.

[pfrduke]

Probably a higher percentage than driving and hoping to draw a foul in the closing seconds in Rupp, though.

Those aren't the exclusive options of an offensive possession. At least do something to make the defense work.

[Philadukie]

ole miss lost this game when they didn't call a timeout in regulation when their guy was trapped....and instead turned it over.

More importantly, they lost the game when they didn't win in regulation.

Rule #1 of a major upset: get it done in regulation play. The pressure is off the favored team in overtime. Most times, they take a deep breath and get loose again.

At least the aura of invincibility is gone. Other teams in the SEC are going to benefit psychologically from this game. They'll be more likely to go into games believing they can win, which is half the battle.

Kentucky will lose at some point.