MartintheMopMan

Is that because the championship game wasn't a bowl game? Don't get me wrong, our game was great except how it ended, but still.

That's a good point. When do invitations go out to the 63? Might the NBA expand the combine because they might have more attendees not going on to the draft? And does that matter?

Alan Rickman has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 69. This is the worst week. Fuck Fucking cancer. Fuck.

Marquette up a point on (6) Villanova at the half. At Villanova. 38-37

I'd guess it still isn't a banned substance. Literally the only reason people use Spice is because they can't get weed or aren't allowed to smoke weed. I'll bet Spice was his non-banned alternative.

61-49 OSU now. Looks like they turned it aeound

I get that. What I don't like is that it will encourage kids who otherwise wouldn't consider the draft to give it a shot and see how the combine and practice goes. I mean, no harm no foul right? And cause a strain on determining the make-up of each team. And further push the spring commits into the summer.   At least before they had to stop and think "Do I want to blow one of my two declarations just to meet with scouts?" now, they can get 90% of the way through the process first. It just does absolutely nothing to stem the tide of kids leaving early for the NBA and actually makes the problem worse. Like, does the NCAA seriously not see how much people hate the current system?

Wow. That's a serious change.   So, essentially coaches with kids "leaving early" won't have any idea who is on their team until the end of May? That's... something.   And they can do it every year! Declare intentions, tryout, combine, get some good feedback, go back to your team and rinse and repeat until you hear the answer you want.

They fell behind us on KenPom too. We are 21, they are 22.

Minnesota's updated numbers after the loss last night:   [attachment=3198:3.PNG]

I wonder how Tubby Smith is doing - 62 I wonder how Tom Crean is doing - 99

If Iowa falls at MSU on Thursday we'll be alone at the top of the Big Ten.

The team from the first half of the OSU game is a Final Four team. That's why this season has been so hard. This is the best team in the last 8 years in terms of potential and look how the season started.

What's the rule in Indiana? They have to release the salary information but not the contract itself right? Oh I remember. Salaries are affirmatively added to a database and contracts are FOIL requests. Someone should put one in. Maybe Btown banners can break the story!

Fuck cancer. Just.... fuck cancer.

Yeah, just added a few clarifying words for everyone. It got me too.

I hadn't seen that. They deserve it. It reminds me of Ohio State in their ban year and the following year.

When do the odds come out on a return trip next year for Clemson? I'd put money on it. They're going to be so nasty. They're returning pretty much the whole core of that offense and have some really good guys on the bench ready to step up for the people who will be leaving.    I think the playoff system is really going to highlight the lack of parity in college football. Alabama is the worst offender, but OSU comes in a close second. I wouldn't be surprised to see OSU, Alabama, and Clemson all in the playoffs next year. But, at least the Big Ten is going to be brutal enough that we could send any of OSU, MSU, or Michigan. Heck, Iowa likely has a good shot if they can pull it together again next year. The East will beat each other up so much the committee will "have to respect Iowa has fewer losses" or whatever excuse. Hopefully not. 

FADE THE BACKGROUND!   For it is the longest night! It is the longest time until College Football begins anew. May the playoffs carry you through these dark next few weeks, and then basketball of course, but lo, soon it will be April and we will be empty again. Trapped in the worst time of the year. The off-season.

Bummed this game didn't go to OT or avoid a futile drive at the end. It was the best game of the year and I feel a little like the air got let-out right at the end.   What a game though.   And this replay booth is the most amazing thing.   Best game since what, '06 Rose Bowl?

I am streaming from ESPN3 on my TV, but I think it's Classic.   Coaches room is amazing too, I watched that one last year and everyone is saying it's just as good this year. They're on... 2 I want to say.   Here's the list.   http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/14522683/14-ways-watch-cfp-national-championship-megacast   The mock review booth sounds kind of awesome. I didn't see it in my options. Oh, because it's called "Replay Room". It's actually pretty cool too. Former refs reviewing the pass interference call.   Actually, it's even cooler. During the commercials they went back and confirmed everyone who committed the penalties and the time and spot. I wonder what they were saying when the clock ran at the half. They're noting who makes what calls and everything with 5 different views of the game.

The best part of this game is the video stream without announcers. ESPN goes all out for college football playoffs.

They had the scorekeeper from Sunday's basketball game.

You aren't allowed to go to those anymore. You're a jinx.

Alabama missed that FG too.   Looks like everyone wants to be us.