The "I'm not going to jinx it" thread, v3.0

[Ultrarunner]

It's back!

I was going to wait until things settled down at the start of the season, but it seems the Duke curse is already paying dues.

Now I'll Duck in case I inadvertently invoked the jinx rule, something that I wouldn't want to Bear.

Have fun, folks!

[Tripping William]

1-0. :)

[Ultrarunner]

Flinty resolve going on an early spring break? Watching it like an Eagle.

[devildeac]

Flinty resolve going on an early spring break? Watching it like an Eagle.

Dang. Close one.

FGCU 77 Michigan St. 78

[Olympic Fan]

Dang. Close one.

FGCU 77 Michigan St. 78

Some funny business in East Lansing on the final shot. FGCU has the ball with 1.6 seconds left under its own basket. The clock apparently starts when the ball was thrown in, not when it was touched inbounds. The buzzer was sounding as the FGCU player catches the ball. The refs issue some kind of statement that the play cannot be reviewed unless the last-second shot had gone in.

Of course, from Duke's POC (and SOS) better that MSU won.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Dang. Close one.

FGCU 77 Michigan St. 78

Almost as amazing as how often Mich State goes on runs in the tournament is how often it turns in real clunkers and underachieves early in the year. It's like Izzo thrives on scrapping back from hitting rock bottom.

[Olympic Fan]

ESPN story about how the refs screwed up the end of the MSU-FGCU game:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18101192/michigan-state-holds-game-ending-clock-error-spoils-fgcu-last-second-shot

[duke4ever19]

ESPN story about how the refs screwed up the end of the MSU-FGCU game:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18101192/michigan-state-holds-game-ending-clock-error-spoils-fgcu-last-second-shot

If Sparty benefits from that situation, it's still a bad call, but hey, anything can happen in sports. If Duke benefits from that call, the conspiracy theorists emerge, claiming a massive conspiracy between Coach K and the NCAA. :rolleyes:

[uh_no]

ESPN story about how the refs screwed up the end of the MSU-FGCU game:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18101192/michigan-state-holds-game-ending-clock-error-spoils-fgcu-last-second-shot

sucks, yeah...but the refs said they timed it and it still took him 1.3 seconds to get the shot off, and he still missed....so it's not like he had to rush, as that's about all the time he had anyway, and this likely didn't impact the outcome of the game.

That said, I'm highly suspicious of a "clock malfunction"...someone screwed up and started the clock, and won't own up to it. The clock start is one of those things that absolutely needs to be correct...since it is SO hard to correct later....OOB and clock stops are easy....but how the play progresses is affected by the numbers on the clock, which is why it makes sense for crazies to be shouting the wrong ones all the time at the other team.

[DoubleDuke Dad]

sucks, yeah...but the refs said they timed it and it still took him 1.3 seconds to get the shot off, and he still missed...so it's not like he had to rush, as that's about all the time he had anyway, and this likely didn't impact the outcome of the game.

That said, I'm highly suspicious of a "clock malfunction"...someone screwed up and started the clock, and won't own up to it. The clock start is one of those things that absolutely needs to be correct...since it is SO hard to correct later...OOB and clock stops are easy...but how the play progresses is affected by the numbers on the clock, which is why it makes sense for crazies to be shouting the wrong ones all the time at the other team.

I am not sure that anyone on this board would remember, but there was a similar last second play many years ago where the man who caught the ball was able to take a dribble to set himself before he took the shot. I believe that it went in. In this case the shooter heard the horn just as he was catching the ball so he had to shoot it immediately. That just may have affected the accuracy of the shot.

[Newton_14]

sucks, yeah...but the refs said they timed it and it still took him 1.3 seconds to get the shot off, and he still missed...so it's not like he had to rush, as that's about all the time he had anyway, and this likely didn't impact the outcome of the game.

That said, I'm highly suspicious of a "clock malfunction"...someone screwed up and started the clock, and won't own up to it. The clock start is one of those things that absolutely needs to be correct...since it is SO hard to correct later...OOB and clock stops are easy...but how the play progresses is affected by the numbers on the clock, which is why it makes sense for crazies to be shouting the wrong ones all the time at the other team.

I would only disagree on the comment of impacting the game. The players clearly heard the buzzer and the sound of the buzzer very likely impacted the shooter. It confused him and I think he rushed the shot attempt because of that. Maybe he misses anyway, but we will never know how he would have reacted and shot it if he hadn't heard the buzzer upon catching the pass...

[SCMatt33]

I would only disagree on the comment of impacting the game. The players clearly heard the buzzer and the sound of the buzzer very likely impacted the shooter. It confused him and I think he rushed the shot attempt because of that. Maybe he misses anyway, but we will never know how he would have reacted and shot it if he hadn't heard the buzzer upon catching the pass...

Looking at the replay, the clock his zero as he's turning and rising into his shooting motion, so the error likely didn't impact what shot he took (given that he took 1.3 to catch turn and shoot, this was probably the intention all along). What it absolutely might have impacted was his shooting form as he probably short armed it upon hearing the buzzer. I think the bigger issue is what can be done about it in the future. Unfortunately, I don't think there's much to be done. The only other fair rule you could implement would be to automatically replay any game ending play that started with a clock error, which would mean resetting that play...even if the shot had gone in. Unless I'm missing something, any other rule would add way too much subjectivity (if the play was substantially affected or some wording like that). Imagine if that shot had gone in. MSU players were already raising their hands to celebrate as he shot the ball. The bottom line is you have to get the clock right. Perhaps you have to designate the fourth official at the table as a clock watcher in that scenario and give him the ability to whistle the play dead for a redo as soon as he sees an early or late start.

[uh_no]

I would only disagree on the comment of impacting the game. The players clearly heard the buzzer and the sound of the buzzer very likely impacted the shooter. It confused him and I think he rushed the shot attempt because of that. Maybe he misses anyway, but we will never know how he would have reacted and shot it if he hadn't heard the buzzer upon catching the pass...

possibly...I think my argument was based on the fact that he was only .3 seconds early. Had he taken his time, perhaps he wouldn't have gotten it off at all. Is .3 the difference between a rushed and not-rushed shot? Maybe.

[JasonEvans]

Looking at the replay, the clock his zero as he's turning and rising into his shooting motion, so the error likely didn't impact what shot he took (given that he took 1.3 to catch turn and shoot, this was probably the intention all along). What it absolutely might have impacted was his shooting form as he probably short armed it upon hearing the buzzer. I think the bigger issue is what can be done about it in the future. Unfortunately, I don't think there's much to be done. The only other fair rule you could implement would be to automatically replay any game ending play that started with a clock error, which would mean resetting that play...even if the shot had gone in. Unless I'm missing something, any other rule would add way too much subjectivity (if the play was substantially affected or some wording like that). Imagine if that shot had gone in. MSU players were already raising their hands to celebrate as he shot the ball. The bottom line is you have to get the clock right. Perhaps you have to designate the fourth official at the table as a clock watcher in that scenario and give him the ability to whistle the play dead for a redo as soon as he sees an early or late start.

Correct me if I am wrong, but the clock is the responsibility of the home team, right? The person who handles the clock is employed by the home team. I sorta think that in the event of a clear clock error, one that the officials deem interfered with game play, the visiting team should have the option to either accept the clock error or replay from the point where the clock error began. In other words, if your clock guy cannot operate the clock properly, you suffer the penalty. Does that make sense?

So, in the case of last night's situation, I think everyone would agree that having a loud buzzer go off as you are shooting could affect the accuracy of your shot. So, the clock error interfered with the final play. In that case, FGCU would get the option to replay the play because they missed the shot. Had the shot gone in, they could have elected to keep the play (because the officials ruled that, despite the clock error, the shot was taken in time).

Similarly, back in 1997 when the UVA clock operator forgot to start the clock in time -- giving Wojo extra time to get down court, get fouled, and hit the winning FTs -- Duke would elect to keep the play as it was because the clock error favored the Blue Devils. Everyone remember that clock error?

Anyway, I suppose the problem with all this is that many clocks are now tied to officials whistles, aren't they? The scorer's table does not control the clock as much as they used to, I believe. So this entire post may be moot. Oh well.

-Jason "this is a really tough one to resolve, but it sure feels like FGCU got robbed a little bit" Evans

[MChambers]

Jason,

My understanding is that one of the referees starts the clock, at least in the last few minutes of the game. That's what one of the articles said happened in yesterday's game.

Matt

[SCMatt33]

Jason,

My understanding is that one of the referees starts the clock, at least in the last few minutes of the game. That's what one of the articles said happened in yesterday's game.

Matt

I think you're both right. The operator is employed by the home team, by he refs are primarily responsible for starting and stopping. I believe they have a button to start it and some kind of acoustic system with the whistle to stop it, but I'm not 100%. The big ten has already acknowledged it was an officaial that made the error and not the operator.

[Ultrarunner]

Can Chris Collins out-Smart the Longhorns?

[devildeac]

Can Chris Collins out-Smart the Longhorns?

Worked again. ;)

[Ultrarunner]

Okay, it's not going to happen but the Fort Wayne Mastodons took a 2 point lead into halftime against the Hoosiers.

Maybe they have Hackman as a coach and Jimmy Chitwood shooting from the Picket Fence set?

[toughbuff1]

Okay, it's not going to happen but the Fort Wayne Mastodons took a 2 point lead into halftime against the Hoosiers.

Maybe they have Hackman as a coach and Jimmy Chitwood shooting from the Picket Fence set?

I think you're supposed to say something along the lines of "Hoosier favorite extinct animal? Mine's the Mastodon!" To make it work properly ;-)

[Ultrarunner]

I think you're supposed to say something along the lines of "Hoosier favorite extinct animal? Mine's the Mastodon!" To make it work properly ;-)

Was aiming more at the reverse jinx angle.

Yours is funnier.

Mastodon's up 7 with 13 to go. How good are they sitting on a lead?

PS - I'll also point out that Tripping William does a great job with song references. Not sure there is one for Fort Wayne or Mastadons

[OldPhiKap]

Mastodon's up 7 with 13 to go. How good are they sitting on a lead?

Mammoth.

[Ultrarunner]

Mammoth.

Mammoths were bigger than mastodons. (I think.) They sat on whatever they wanted.

[OldPhiKap]

Have I ever mentioned that Oklahoma State is my second-favorite team?

[Ultrarunner]

Have I ever mentioned that Oklahoma State is my second-favorite team?

I'm sorry?

[Ultrarunner]

Biggest victory for Mastodons in the last 10,000 years?

[toughbuff1]

Things looked a little wooly for awhile, but in the end, they showed their (fort) Worth.

[Blue KevIL]

It's a FINAL:

OT
Indiana (#3) - 68
Fort Wayne - 71

[rsvman]

Tomorrow's news teaser:

Ultrarunner completely misunderstands purpose of thread; gets away with it. Story at 11.

[Ultrarunner]

Tomorrow's news teaser:

Ultrarunner completely misunderstands purpose of thread; gets away with it. Story at 11.

Shoot. The dreaded "must spread comments around" admonishment. No spork for you, no fault of mine, I tried.

Still, to the point, better lucky than good? :)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Tomorrow's news teaser:

Ultrarunner completely misunderstands purpose of thread; gets away with it. Story at 11.

To be perfectly fair, Ultra runner did call the biggest upset in recent history about two weeks ago.

[Tripping William]

Was aiming more at the reverse jinx angle.

Yours is funnier.

Mastodon's up 7 with 13 to go. How good are they sitting on a lead?

PS - I'll also point out that Tripping William does a great job with song references. Not sure there is one for Fort Wayne or Mastadons

Appreciate the shout-out. This is probably my favorite thread of the season.

No song references for this one. Best I have is that Major Frank Burns (http://mash.wikia.com/wiki/Major_Frank_Burns) is from Fort Wayne, and Maya Angelou's 1993 inauguration poem (http://poetry.eserver.org/angelou.html) has an early mastodon reference.

And, although this thread is Ultrarunner's baby, I'll clarify (for anyone for whom this is actually Version 1.0 of the thread) that the spirit of it, in an effort to replace the old "Upset Alert" threads, is to talk about anything other than the impending upset, so as not to jinx the upset. So, for Fort Wayne vs. IU, an "in keeping with the spirit of the thread" post would be to talk about one's interest in paleontology, or one's favorite Frank Burns episode of M*A*S*H, or how Norman Dale made his way from Ithaca to Hickory High.

But, ultimately, the thread is about silliness and fun.

As to Sparty, they really just got this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHrewb_8rKg).

[devildeac]

Shoot. The dreaded "must spread comments around" admonishment. No spork for you, no fault of mine, I tried.

Still, to the point, better lucky than good? :)

Covered you. ;)


You're rolling this year so far.

[Ultrarunner]

Covered you. ;)


You're rolling this year so far.

I think the reverse jinx worked* because I invoked Hoosiers and Jimmy "I'll make it" Chitwood. I'm convince the fundamental force in the universe is Murphy's Law, with a heavy dose of irony.



*I know, jinxes, non-jinxes, reverse-jinx don't really work. Play, people.

[-jk]

I think the reverse jinx worked* because I invoked Hoosiers and Jimmy "I'll make it" Chitwood. I'm convince the fundamental force in the universe is Murphy's Law, with a heavy dose of irony.



*I know, jinxes, non-jinxes, reverse-jinx don't really work. Play, people.

Don't forget weauxing and faux-weauxing!

-jk

[Indoor66]

faux-weauxing

Isn't that the process used for getting a high-gloss sheen on an automobile! :p

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

To be perfectly fair, Ultra runner did call the biggest upset in recent history about two weeks ago.

Oh wait, duh. Different "U" user.

[devildeac]

Visitors might make a Beilein out of Columbia this evening.

[Tripping William]

Visitors might make a Beilein out of Columbia this evening.

I hear Cartagena and Barranquilla are beautiful, though.

[Ultrarunner]

While considering the travesty that is Carolina-Wisky, I'm distracted by butterflies. Monarchs, to be precise.

I should put on one of my old Elton John albums. Forgot which one has Butterflies are Free to Fly, though

[rsvman]

I read somewhere that butterflies can fly higher than cardinals......can't remember where I saw it...

[madscavenger]

i was pretty nervous there as the final seconds ticked away. After all, Mastodons have a storied history of going cold at the line.

[Indoor66]

i was pretty nervous there as the final seconds ticked away. After all, Mastodons have a storied history of going cold at the line.

And for extremely long periods of time....

[DU82]

Rams and sheep are natural prey of wolves, right? (Hey, nothing in the title says this has to be just for badketball!)

[Ultrarunner]

Rams and sheep are natural prey of wolves, right? (Hey, nothing in the title says this has to be just for badketball!)

Correct. We don't have to Pack the thread with just basketball.

[devildeac]

Correct. We don't have to Pack the thread with just basketball.

Hoping for more baaaaad things for the cheaters.

[Acymetric]

Really really awful late hit out of bounds call against NC State.

[loran16]

Can't jinx it anymore! UNCheat loses Coastal Division by losing to Duke and State. Ahhh the tears of unfathomable sadness......

[moonpie23]

heels looked good ;)

[Indoor66]

There is some justice. unCheat goes 0 & 2 in the Triangle & No division championship. Talk about the gang that can't cheat straight.... 😭😂😎

[PDDuke85]

Congrats UNCheat on winning yet another Runner Up banner. Sleep well Heel faithful, this one ought to safe once sanctions levied.

[rsvman]

It turns out that a high percentage of turtles have arachnophobia.

[moonpie23]

the hat is at his best when he's losing.....i just love watching that...

[Ultrarunner]

It turns out that a high percentage of turtles have arachnophobia.

Do tell. So singing "Itsy-Bitsy Spider went down and shot a 3" would be inappropriate?

[Ultrarunner]

Gators never bite off more than they can chew. They swallow Bulldogs whole.

[Ultrarunner]

Gators never bite off more than they can chew. They swallow Bulldogs whole.

Of course, sometimes they gag and choke on Bulldogs, too. Plus, they short-arm their threes something terrible.

[superdave]

Can't jinx it anymore! UNCheat loses Coastal Division by losing to Duke and State. Ahhh the tears of unfathomable sadness...


heels looked good ;)


There is some justice. unCheat goes 0 & 2 in the Triangle & No division championship. Talk about the gang that can't cheat straight... 😭😂😎


Congrats UNCheat on winning yet another Runner Up banner. Sleep well Heel faithful, this one ought to safe once sanctions levied.

It's a celebration!

[Furniture]

Will the cheeters be hosed?

[Ultrarunner]

Waaaaiiiiiiiiiit

[Ultrarunner]

Watching a daughter, a granddaughter, and my sweetie decorate the tree. Brandy in the egg nog. Christmas tunes on Pandora.

Still, a 70's pop tune keeps humming in the background.

Out there the law's a comin',
I'm gettin' so tired of runnin'

[ChillinDuke]

God I love Nate Britt.

- Chillin

[Ultrarunner]

God I love Nate Britt.

- Chillin

So does Wheat! :)

[moonpie23]

nah nah nah nah...hey hey...good bye

[Ultrarunner]

Will the cheeters be hosed?

Impossible to hose the Cheaters. It's just desserts.

[subzero02]

2 wins against #2... Hoosier your pick for the Crean of the crop amongst the 12 teams in the big 10?

[moonpie23]

Jay Bilas doing some soul searching....

[flyingdutchdevil]

God I love Nate Britt.

- Chillin

Didn't watch the game. Can you please elaborate on Natt-Britt-Pre-Season-ACC-Player-of-the-Year's game yesterday?

[tbyers11]

Didn't watch the game. Can you please elaborate on Natt-Britt-Pre-Season-ACC-Player-of-the-Year's game yesterday?

Nate was his usual meh self. Couple of good plays, a couple of bad plays here. From the time stamp though, I believe Chillin' is referring to a sequence from 2:30 to 2 min with UNC down 67-60 where Britt committed a bad foul trying to draw a charge after a Meeks turnover and then missed a shot (it was a decent shot) on the next possession that effectively ended UNC's comeback attempt.

[moonpie23]

let's enjoy this while we can......those guys are gonna be in the mix at the end....

[jv001]

let's enjoy this while we can...those guys are gonna be in the mix at the end...

I pray not. Those cheats don't deserve anything good and that's sad, because the players on this year's team probably are ok guys. But there is no way I'll ever root for them against any team in any sport. GoDuke!

[kAzE]

Well, IPFW beat Indiana, and Indiana beat UNC . . . so by the transitive property of inequalities . . .

[Billy Dat]

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[ChillinDuke]

Nate was his usual meh self. Couple of good plays, a couple of bad plays here. From the time stamp though, I believe Chillin' is referring to a sequence from 2:30 to 2 min with UNC down 67-60 where Britt committed a bad foul trying to draw a charge after a Meeks turnover and then missed a shot (it was a decent shot) on the next possession that effectively ended UNC's comeback attempt.

You nailed it completely.

It was terrific.

- Chillin

[Channing]

not wanting to jinx seems like as good a place as any for this photo apparently from FB:

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[Tripping William]

not wanting to jinx seems like as good a place as any for this photo apparently from FB:

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So, what is everyone's favorite Tatum O'Neal movie? I'll take Bad News Bears. :o

[slower]

So, what is everyone's favorite Tatum O'Neal movie? I'll take Bad News Bears. :o

She was better in "Paper Moon."

[Tripping William]

She was better in "Paper Moon."

Or maybe in her (temporary) role as John McEnroe's wife.

[Indoor66]

So, what is everyone's favorite Tatum O'Neal movie? I'll take Bad News Bears. :o

Why the non-sequitur?

[Tripping William]

Why the non-sequitur?

Soft spot for Walter Matthau (may he RIP), and knew Friday the 13th wouldn't work (although apropos for this particular anti-jinx, stray "y" notwithstanding).

[toughbuff1]

An upset may be brewin' in the blue grass state.

[flyingdutchdevil]

An upset may be brewin' in the blue grass state.

They are not having a Ball.

[Ultrarunner]

An upset may be brewin' in the blue grass state.

I'm stuck at work (self-inflicted) and just checked in. Wooden you know it, I'm missing some fun.

[toughbuff1]

I don't know why but I suddenly have a hankering for fried calamari.

[toughbuff1]

Must be the home cooking

[Indoor66]

I'm calling this one.😎

[moonpie23]

cats scratching it up

[toughbuff1]

Well if the home team can somehow complete the comeback, the crowd will surely eRuppt.

[Indoor66]

They tried to blow it!

[subzero02]

They were the Wilcats today...

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

They were the Wilcats today...

Oooh, well played.

[Ultrarunner]

I think I can take a good guess at who Larry Legend is pulling for.

[Tripping William]

I think I can take a good guess at who Larry Legend is pulling for.

And it ain't Alfred!

[OldPhiKap]

Ummmmmmmm....


Edit: nm. Refs bailing 'em out.

[Duke79UNLV77]

A few calls went UNC's way down the end. Thought Davidson should have had an and one, and then 3 UNC guys dove on top of the Davidson guy with no foul called for a held ball

[Troublemaker]

Gotta use the "no jinx" thread. Wouldn't want to mess with the luck of the Irish.

[Tripping William]

Gotta use the "no jinx" thread. Wouldn't want to mess with the luck of the Irish.

In the land of the cheesesteaks, them's fighting words. Am I Wright?

[Troublemaker]

In the land of the cheesesteaks, them's fighting words. Am I Wright?

Indeed you are. Good eye.

https://goodlogo.com/images/logos/cbs_logo_3351.gif

[Tripping William]

Indeed you are. Good eye.

https://goodlogo.com/images/logos/cbs_logo_3351.gif

Aye. Top o' the mornin' to the lads and lasses on the West Coast. Don't overlook the four-leaf clover.

[Troublemaker]

Aye. Top o' the mornin' to the lads and lasses on the West Coast. Don't overlook the four-leaf clover.

It's good protection from Farrell cats. Real dangerous from what I've seen.

[Tripping William]

It's good protection from Farrell cats. Real dangerous from what I've seen.

No reason to get excited .....

[Troublemaker]

Sadly, the Farrell cat has been domesticated by three blind mice.

Number 1 not playing like "Number 2" anymore and found its Hart.

[Ultrarunner]

Sadly, the Farrell cat has been domesticated by three blind mice.

Number 1 not playing like "Number 2" anymore and found its Hart.

As long as the Hart beats that strong, the Wildcat will not die easily. I suspect it will be an Irish Stand Down from here.

[Tripping William]

Slowly walking down the hall, faster than a cannonball.

(Too much Hart, but the Domers had their chances.)

[CameronBornAndBred]

A certain ex point guard's team is doing well at the half over 17 Wisconsin.

[Tripping William]

It's fairly early in the holiday season, but does anyone else really enjoy doing volunteer work?

[subzero02]

No one asked me but I'll volunteer my opinion... wine, cheese and basketball create a lame environment.

[wilson]

No one asked me but I'll volunteer my opinion... wine, cheese and basketball create a lame environment.I like creamsicles better.

[Tripping William]

No one asked me but I'll volunteer my opinion... wine, cheese and basketball create a lame environment.

They need some lessons from the school of hard Knox.

[Tripping William]

Rick Barnes in Chapel Hill. Shoulda known.

[lotusland]

Just knew how that was going to end. Still the Cheaters are average without Berry.

[Tripping William]

Has anyone else noticed that there is no "d" in Las Vegas?

[YmoBeThere]

Has anyone else noticed that there is no "d" in Las Vegas?

I've noticed the Matador d on a couple of occasions.

[Tripping William]

I've noticed the Matador d on a couple of occasions.

It's like a night at the MGM Gran.

[YmoBeThere]

It's like a night at the MGM Gran.

Or driving a Pontiac Gran Prix?

[Tripping William]

Or driving a Pontiac Gran Prix?

This Monk is feeling the chi.

[Indoor66]

This Monk is feeling the chi.

He rolled a lot of sevens. He also tore the heart out of the cheats.

I loved it.

[DoubleBlue]

Davidson leading Kansas at the half, 43-42 in the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
Kansas has a 48-game home win streak on the line.
Kansas is also still the Bill Walton #1 team after beating Duke in November and not losing since.

[OldPhiKap]

Davidson leading Kansas at the half, 43-42 in the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
Kansas has a 48-game home win streak on the line.
Kansas is also still the Bill Walton #1 team after beating Duke in November and not losing since.

Villanova is the returning Walton champ, not Duke.

Go Davidson!!!

[Ultrarunner]

Davidson leading Kansas at the half, 43-42 in the Sprint Center.
Kansas has a 48-game home win streak on the line.
Kansas is also still the Bill Walton #1 team after beating Duke in November and not losing since.

Did you mention a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence that we might enjoy? Rouge Force or something like that, with a pride of Wildcats?

[Tripping William]

Did you mention a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence that we might enjoy? Rouge Force or something like that, with a pride of Wildcats?

I always loved the Song of Solomon (ya know, David's son?).

[Ultrarunner]

Wakey, wakey si'l vous plait?*

*Despite a French last name, I don't speak French and mostly butcher English. I'm less competent in kSwahili, Korean, and Japanese.

[Tripping William]

Wakey, wakey si'l vous plait?*

*Despite a French last name, I don't speak French and mostly butcher English. I'm less competent in kSwahili, Korean, and Japanese.

Damn Skippy, but I hope someone is Manning the store ....

[madscavenger]

Has anyone else noticed that there is no "d" in Las Vegas?

Just got back from a week in Vegas, and yes, they do have The D (its on Fremont). We stayed at the Mirage (oh well, poor us).

[Tripping William]

We like an Assembly of puns around here. A lot of them are corny.

[brevity]

We like an Assembly of puns around here. A lot of them are corny.

Final: 87-83 Nebraska. I would have said "Husker do?" but at least you avoided another Hoosier pun.

[OldPhiKap]

Final: 87-83 Nebraska. I would have said "Husker do?" but at least you avoided another Hoosier pun.

No umlauts, no count.

[tbyers11]

Final: 87-83 Nebraska. I would have said "Husker do?" but at least you avoided another Hoosier pun.

Shouldn't it be Hüsker Dïd?

[Ultrarunner]

Out in La-La Land, they started with 2D, the funky 3D glasses in the 60s, and moved to modern 3D shows. So, in a bit of innovation, they seem to trying out No-D. Honestly can't see how this one's going to end, but you always root for the underdog.

Ducking out now for some dinner.

[Troublemaker]

At least the team we're losing to is good...

(Not feeling punny right now.)

[uh_no]

At least the team we're losing to is good...

(Not feeling punny right now.)

#GlassHouses

9f

[OldPhiKap]

#GlassHouses

9f

Silver lining

[jipops]

At least the team we're losing to is good...

(Not feeling punny right now.)

To quote a hillbilly...

"I don't give a **** about Carolina right now"

[Ultrarunner]

To quote a hillbilly...

"I don't give a **** about Carolina right now"

True, but I've been humming "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" anyway. Need OPK to work the lyrics. The man's has a talent.

[Merlindevildog91]

True, but I've been humming "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" anyway. Need OPK to work the lyrics. The man's has a talent.

I'm not OPK, but we do ply the same trade. Thanks for giving me something to focus on. A work in progress, but it's a start.

Ahem....

Ol Roy went down to Georgia,
He was looking for a win to steal,
He was in a bind,
Running out of time,
The COI was on his heels.

He came upon this young man,
Coachin' a team no one thought was hot,
Ol Roy was pumped,
And up he jumped,
And said, "boy, let me tell you what,"

"I guess you didn't know it,
But my guys don't go to class,
And while your guys are studyin',
My guys will kick their a**"

The young man said, "My name's Josh,
And it might be a shock,
But Okogie and his buddies,
Your world is gonna rock."

Josh Heath, pick up your man and play defense so hard,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

Ol Roy picked up his referees, his uni's and his team,
His McD's All-Americans began to gather steam,
He counted all his timeouts to make sure that they would last,
And he sent out Britt and Woods and Maye,
And told them to run fast.

And when Ol Roy had finished, young Josh said, "you think you're good, old man,
But sit down in that chair right there and let me show you

Lammers, get your points and boards and box out way so hard,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

Ol Roy, he bowed his head cuz he knew that he'd been beat,
And he laid that golden "W" on the ground at Josh's feet.
And Josh, he said, "Ol Roy, come on back, if you ever wanna try again,
I done told you once, you huckleberry hound, dean ain't the best that's ever been."

Jackets, play smart as a team and fight for every board,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

[OldPhiKap]

^^ much better than anything I could have done. Bravo.

[Merlindevildog91]

Oops. Left out a phrase....

But sit down in that chair right there and let me KICK YOU IN THE CAN....

[Ultrarunner]

I'm not OPK, but we do ply the same trade. Thanks for giving me something to focus on. A work in progress, but it's a start.

Ahem...

Ol Roy went down to Georgia,
He was looking for a win to steal,
He was in a bind,
Running out of time,
The COI was on his heels.

He came upon this young man,
Coachin' a team no one thought was hot,
Ol Roy was pumped,
And up he jumped,
And said, "boy, let me tell you what,"

"I guess you didn't know it,
But my guys don't go to class,
And while your guys are studyin',
My guys will kick their a**"

The young man said, "My name's Josh,
And it might be a shock,
But Okogie and his buddies,
Your world is gonna rock."

Josh Heath, pick up your man and play defense so hard,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

Ol Roy picked up his referees, his uni's and his team,
His McD's All-Americans began to gather steam,
He counted all his timeouts to make sure that they would last,
And he sent out Britt and Woods and Maye,
And told them to run fast.

And when Ol Roy had finished, young Josh said, "you think you're good, old man,
But sit down in that chair right there and let me show you

Lammers, get your points and boards and box out way so hard,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

Ol Roy, he bowed his head cuz he knew that he'd been beat,
And he laid that golden "W" on the ground at Josh's feet.
And Josh, he said, "Ol Roy, come on back, if you ever wanna try again,
I done told you once, you huckleberry hound, dean ain't the best that's ever been."

Jackets, play smart as a team and fight for every board,
Cuz the sheep are loose in Georgia and Ol Roy has all the cards,
And if you win your fans will storm the court and celebrate,
And pray to God from the NOA the sheep don't get to skate.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done! Just beautiful.

[Ultrarunner]

Oops. Left out a phrase...

But sit down in that chair right there and let me KICK YOU IN THE CAN...

You and OPK should start a thread just for parodies. Lordy, it would be fun to follow.

[OldPhiKap]

You and OPK should start a thread just for parodies. Lordy, it would be fun to follow.

We should start a law firm. But I would have to take the NC bar.

[Merlindevildog91]

We should start a law firm. But I would have to take the NC bar.

No reciprocity? NC has new, looser, reciprocity rules.

My bar license is in VA; I haven't jumped through all the hoops and barrels in NC yet.

[devildeac]

We should start a law firm. But I would have to take the NC bar.

Come visit next football season and I'll take you to a NC bar...

[Indoor66]

Come visit next football season and I'll take you to a NC bar...

That's my kind of host! 😈😁😎

[OldPhiKap]

Come visit next football season and I'll take you to a NC bar...


That's my kind of host! 😈😁😎

dd is righteous, no doubt.

[lotusland]

Come visit next football season and I'll take you to a NC bar...

You're my inspiration
For higher education

https://youtu.be/IyMP6lkz7Co

[Tripping William]

It may be a little early in the evening for a Robin Hood discussion, but easily my favorite character was Little John.

[Troublemaker]

It may be a little early in the evening for a Robin Hood discussion, but easily my favorite character was Little John.

While we're at, will we BC-ing some Eagle-eyed Merry Men getting away with a steal in Winston-Salem?

[Ultrarunner]

It may be a little early in the evening for a Robin Hood discussion, but easily my favorite character was Little John.

I'm more Kipling and grabbing hold of a tiger by the tail kind of guy. Just got to be careful when letting go.

[Ultrarunner]

While we're at, will we BC-ing some Eagle-eyed Merry Men getting away with a steal in Winston-Salem?

Interesting, that. Who is Manning the walls against the intruders?

[Tripping William]

I'm more Kipling and grabbing hold of a tiger by the tail kind of guy. Just got to be careful when letting go.

I'm now back to thinking about golf. I really just want my Game to Blossom.

[curtis325]

I'm more Kipling and grabbing hold of a tiger by the tail kind of guy. Just got to be careful when letting go.

What immortal hand or eye,. Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

[Ultrarunner]

What immortal hand or eye,. Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

I'd be okay with a simple palindromic number for symmetry, with the larger digits in the interior position.

But I'm not that 'bright'. :)

[moonpie23]

kitty cats stuck in the cat box.....had a chance, and didn't cover...

[Ultrarunner]

Well, I got my palindrome in regulation.

Gotta earn your stripes, fellows.

[devildeac]

The famous feline hairball with 5 seconds left in regulation.

[moonpie23]

kitty cats wetting the bed

[Tripping William]

This game isn't doing my Hartwell. Blech.

[Ultrarunner]

This game isn't doing my Hartwell. Blech.

Devildeac nailed it.

Hairball.

Amazing.

'Cuz it's Clemson.

I should know better.

[moonpie23]

clemson coach giving roy an ear full at the "shake".......roy trying to apologize .......show boatin?

[Ultrarunner]

Totally distracted by our game, but wondering how Bears flipping quarters in a Cyclone ends.

Ps. In the time I took to write the post, the Bears barely survive.

[Ultrarunner]

Just a question for the sub-set of jinxers and ACC Wager participants.

Are ya nuts?

I can think of a Pack o' reasons to not test the luck of the Irish, one of my Cardinal rules being to avoid seeming too Cavalier in Pitting myself against fate. Less Hokie than you might think.

[devildeac]

"Sweet Caroline"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rGqaMkoiyg

[Ultrarunner]

"Sweet Caroline"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rGqaMkoiyg

I had no idea that was a 'thing'. Now I'm off to find out why.

[devildeac]

I had no idea that was a 'thing'. Now I'm off to find out why.

Interesting story. Here ya go:

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2010/11/26/How-Sweet-Caroline-became-the-Pitt-fans-singalong/stories/201011260183

[Ultrarunner]

WHoya vote for most unpredictable team?

[arnie]

Baptism at home?

[devildeac]

Baptism at home?

Hoo are you trying to kid here?

[arnie]

Hoo are you trying to kid here?

Cancel that - Greeks don't make good deacons.

[Ultrarunner]

I want to believe . . .

Wake me if dreams really come true.

[Troublemaker]

Cancel that - Greeks don't make good deacons.

They also don't typically like the euro-Zone, but tonight they do!

[mr. synellinden]

Shhh ... you're going to Wake up the Childress.

[Troublemaker]

Shhh ... you're going to Wake up the Childress.

And his pregnant mother carrying his Wilbekin. (OMG - groan!)

[JasonEvans]

You know the saying, "The butler did it"... well I hope the Butler doesn't do it today.

[curtis325]

A cream pie would be nice.

[Tripping William]

A cream pie would be nice.

Preceded by baked beans.

[devildeac]

Reptilian troubles?

[Ultrarunner]

Doing a quick check-in while I take a break from writing and before I go to work to see reasons for my hopes to soar.

Check in again later, gator.

[devildeac]

Hey Bulldog?

[Tripping William]

Marq it down: Crate 'N' Barrel is a great place to shop

[devildeac]

Sadly, in the end, the butler did it.

[devildeac]

Marq it down: Crate 'N' Barrel is a great place to shop

You really got your wojo working.

[rsvman]

It's possible that this near-perfect Saturday may be bruined....

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

It's possible that this near-perfect Saturday may be bruined...

One heckuva game going there. Fun pace

[rsvman]

I'd volunteer to win a basketball game....

[Troublemaker]

Wojo switch the channel to FS1, please?

[fisheyes]

wojo switch the channel to fs1, please?

go wojo!!!!

[devildeac]

Country roads, take me home...

[devildeac]

I'd volunteer to win a basketball game...

Things a bit rocky but we may not be able to top this one if the score holds...

[moonpie23]

well, that was nice....

[rsvman]

Loved it!

[Ultrarunner]

If ya'll figure out the season, feel free to pass on the secret. TECHnically, it should be easy to figure out the major mismatches and plan accordingly. I can't even claim this as a Seminole event for a season filled with weirdness.

[devildeac]

If ya'll figure out the season, feel free to pass on the secret. TECHnically, it should be easy to figure out the major mismatches and plan accordingly. I can't even claim this as a Seminole event for a season filled with weirdness.


I'm not sure Paul Johnson ever had that big a lead in the first half.

[devildeac]

Question for DBR posters:

Hoy'all doing tonight?

[Tripping William]

If ya'll figure out the season, feel free to pass on the secret. TECHnically, it should be easy to figure out the major mismatches and plan accordingly. I can't even claim this as a Seminole event for a season filled with weirdness.


I'm not sure Paul Johnson ever had that big a lead in the first half.

Y'all have completely wrecked this thread. I'm gonna go search for tickets to Hamilton.

[devildeac]

Y'all have completely wrecked this thread. I'm gonna go search for tickets to Hamilton.


Feel free to bzzzzz right out of here then.

But, I know you're only joshing us.

[Tripping William]

Feel free to bzzzzz right out of here then.

But, I know you're only joshing us.

What's past[ner] is past[ner].

[El_Diablo]

That score just does not make any sense whatsoever.

[weezie]

Doesn't this thread, more often than not, usually jinx "it"?

[Tripping William]

Doesn't this thread, more often than not, usually jinx "it"?

No. Just look at last night's results ..... :o

[Ultrarunner]

Doesn't this thread, more often than not, usually jinx "it"?

Nope, nada, couldn't bee . . .

[devildeac]

One team not doing well when they just jacket up at the rim.

[devildeac]

No bluebirds of happiness tonight.

[devildeac]

It's a bit early so I'm not going to badger anyone with this one for a while again.

[devildeac]

It's a bit early so I'm not going to badger anyone with this one for a while again.

Orange you glad?

[curtis325]

Oranges don't taste so sweet in Florida.

[mr. synellinden]

Yes, because there is certainly some buzz about that dame that is unflattering.

[Ultrarunner]

Yes, because there is certainly some buzz about that dame that is unflattering.

Hoping that buzz turns into a Hurricane.

What a year . . .

[Troublemaker]

If ya'll figure out the season, feel free to pass on the secret. TECHnically, it should be easy to figure out the major mismatches and plan accordingly. I can't even claim this as a Seminole event for a season filled with weirdness.

exCuse me for being lazy and just quoting you

[Indoor66]

Oranges taste good, so far today.

[Doria]

Don't get your Irish up...

[mr. synellinden]

33-7?

[devildeac]

Wait, when did these teams move back to the old Big East?

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400914938

[Doria]

Well, no one can accuse them of underachieving this game...

[devildeac]

Hoping that buzz turns into a Hurricane.

What a year . . .

I'll bet they just cane't hold on in the second half.

[Tripping William]

To get away from the winter blahs, there's nothing I like more than seeing Coral reefs and reading "Anne of [Orange and] Green Gables."

[Rich]

Hurri, cane you finish this game already?

[Ultrarunner]

Hurri, cane you finish this game already?

You know the losing team always delays the final reckoning by using all their time-outs . . . Oh, my bad.

Continue with your viewing pleasure.

[slower]

I really wish I hadn't checked the score. That's usually the kiss of death.

[mattman91]

Nothing insightful or witty to say other than to state the obvious. The ACC is NASTY.

[rsvman]

I don't have a dog in this fight.....

[Troublemaker]

I don't have a dog in this fight...

If you DID have a dog, I'd bet one of his fultz would be markelling his territory all over the place.

[rsvman]

If you DID have a dog, I'd bet one of his fultz would be markelling his territory all over the place.

Precisely.

But apparently I spoke too soon.

[MarkD83]

Irish eyes will smile tonight....

Darn I jinxed them!

[MarkD83]

It worked

[Tripping William]

Quit Stalling; BTTT

[duke4ever19]

Quit Stalling; BTTT

Last couple possessions have been the pitts.

[Tripping William]

Last couple possessions have been the pitts.

That's not Berry nice.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Artis was going up for the shot when Squidward fouled him. Should have been 3 FTs.

[duke4ever19]

Well, the bad team won, but Justin Jackson is still one strange looking dude.

Yeah, I'm taking the low-hanging fruit, dadgummit.

[DU82]

Unfortunately, Inspector Clouseau ended up returning the diamond to its rightful place.

[Newton_14]

So I take it Pitt played them tight and had a chance til the end?

By the way... wake me up please when uncCheat actually has one tough game on the road.... like say @Louisville, @ FSU, @ UVA, etc.....

The only tough road game I am aware of for those cheatin bastards is @Duke next week and hey we are just middle of the pack conference foe so we want count as a "tough game" ha.... :):cool::rolleyes:

[duke4ever19]

So I take it Pitt played them tight and had a chance til the end?

By the way... wake me up please when uncCheat actually has one tough game on the road... like say @Louisville, @ FSU, @ UVA, etc...

The only tough road game I am aware of for those cheatin bastards is @Duke next week and hey we are just middle of the pack conference foe so we want count as a "tough game" ha... :):cool::rolleyes:

Wow, I just checked. You're right, they have had a rather soft road conference schedule up till now, and the one I would peg as tough (@Miami) they lost. Plus, they lost at GT. I hope that somehow plays to our advantage and they spend the first half shell-shocked by the atmosphere in CIS. I can dream, anyway.

[brevity]

Brent Musberger chasing Ashley Judd right now. What a dawg.

[moonpie23]

Brent Musberger chasing Ashley Judd right now.

envy

[tbyers11]

Brent Musberger chasing Ashley Judd right now. What a dawg.

Did he catch her? :D

[madscavenger]

Quote Originally Posted by brevity View Post

Brent Musberger chasing Ashley Judd right now.


moonpie23

envy


She's just playin' hard to get. Pretty transparent, ain't it?

[El_Diablo]

Anyone watching Game of Thrones? Episode 9 of Season 1 is on right now.

[Rich]

Anyone watching Game of Thrones? Episode 9 of Season 1 is on right now.

Hmmm, looking at the college bball scoreboard and trying to figure out the reference. Or are you really watching Game of Thrones Episode 9, Season 1?

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Hmmm, looking at the college bball scoreboard and trying to figure out the reference. Or are you really watching Game of Thrones Episode 9, Season 1?

Imdb makes it pretty clear. Wildcats and Bears.

[Rich]

Getting awfully windy in Kansas right now

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Getting awfully windy in Kansas right now

Must be the dust

[timmy c]

Dorthy gale and toto working hard!

[KenTankerous]

Auntie em!!! Auntie em!!!!

[weezie]

Geebus the ducks on their duck poop court

[devildeac]

Not sure I can bear to check on any more scores.

[devildeac]

X-actly.

[oakvillebluedevil]

Ducks 16-21 on 3s at one point....wow

[devildeac]

Ducks 16-21 on 3s at one point...wow

Likely due to the fact Arizona players can't possibly see on that incredibly awful court. :eek:

[timmy c]

Ducks 16-21 on 3s at one point...wow

Not sure you understand how this thread works...
Try, "16 ducks in a row, letting it fly from outside the woods".

[Indoor66]

Not sure you understand how this thread works...
Try, "16 ducks in a row, letting it fly from outside the woods".

I'll go with my 12ga.

[devildeac]

I'll go with my 12ga.

Might take more than that today, they're flying way above that altitude now.