2025 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Discussion

[Hoosier DaDa 3,735]

The State Farm Bateman commercials are clever.

[Demo 22,588]

8 minutes ago, schoosier said:

He’s got one more year of eligibility if you want a Jamarcus Ellis type of personality and player. 

Actually, the exact opposite. Baker-Mazara is my go-to example of the 1 change I’d make if I was NCAA President for a day. That guy’s gonna play the entire SEC conference season next year at 26. That’s insane.  I’d do away with medical redshirts, hardship waivers, the whole thing, and give every athlete in every sport unlimited years, no questions asked, until their 25th birthday. On that day as they’re blowing out the candles on their cake their eligibility is up, no appeals or exceptions. If some kid reclasses up and starts school his 17-18 yo year, fine he’s got 7 years. Normal kids would have 6. And, hey, if some coach wants to use a guy 2/3 of a season because he turns 25 in February, I’’m down with that, too. His Senior night can be game 20, then he’s done. I can swallow a 24yo playing against a freshman, but that’s where I vociferously draw the line. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,678]

Dusty haters repent. You know who you are. 
 
Until [mention=9247]AH1971[/mention] apologizes to the board for his awful takes Dusty will continue to stack wins. 

Ironically AntWright/DMV and AH1971/Tyme have hated on Dusty “Mid” for 2-3 years. I think Ant was first, with being a UM alum it pains me for him to enjoy the fruit of an excellent coach while mocking him forever. Woody was gonna bring us back to greatness until the fans got in the way.

Anyway, I’m ready to move on to DeVries and whatnot, but I was ready to move on last season. And yes, Dusty has been better than even I would have expected.


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[schoosier 3,717]

7 minutes ago, Demo said:

Actually, the exact opposite. Baker-Mazara is my go-to example of the 1 change I’d make if I was NCAA President for a day. That guy’s gonna play the entire SEC conference season next year at 26. That’s insane.  I’d do away with medical redshirts, hardship waivers, the whole thing, and give every athlete in every sport unlimited years, no questions asked, until their 25th birthday. On that day as they’re blowing out the candles on their cake their eligibility is up, no appeals or exceptions. If some kid reclasses up and starts school his 17-18 yo year, fine he’s got 7 years. Normal kids would have 6. And, hey, if some coach wants to use a guy 2/3 of a season because he turns 25 in February, I’’m down with that, too. His Senior night can be game 20, then he’s done. I can swallow a 24yo playing against a freshman, but that’s where I vociferously draw the line. 

I’m in agreement all these waivers and Covid year really hurt younger kids get recruited and offers. Pitino said he wasn’t taking any freshmen next year because of these grown men still playing.

[RoadRage 2,969]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Ironically AntWright/DMV and AH1971/Tyme have hated on Dusty “Mid” for 2-3 years. I think Ant was first, with being a UM alum it pains me for him to enjoy the fruit of an excellent coach while mocking him forever. Woody was gonna bring us back to greatness until the fans got in the way.

Anyway, I’m ready to move on to DeVries and whatnot, but I was ready to move on last season. And yes, Dusty has been better than even I would have expected.


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I supported firing Woody and hiring Dusty at the end of last season, in hindsight, not doing that was a huge mistake.....losing Goldin and not being able to sneak up on anyone again may hurt Michigan next season. They definitely fell off at the end of the B1G season, but seem to have it rolling again. I feel good about DeVries, especially if Tucker comes back strong. With Football season just around the corner and then basketball season with our new coach and team, we have a lot to look forward to!

[TheWatShot 15,374]

Ridiculous foul call on Houston and even more ridiculous that they're reviewing it. 

 

And now they're calling it a flagrant. Wow. 

[TheWatShot 15,374]

It feels like Gonzaga is shooting about 80% in the second half but Houston has still outscored them by 4. 

[RoadRage 2,969]

Starting to think all three refs are Mormons in the Wisconsin BYU game.......

I thought they were going to let it go, since they didn't I retract my Mormon accusation.....LOL!

[TheWatShot 15,374]

They just said Gonzaga is shooting 68% in the second half...and they've been outscored by 3. 

[RoadRage 2,969]

Amazing comeback by Wisconsin....Gard is a very good coach!

[johnsoniu 7,043]

BYU trying their darndest to pull an epic choke job

 

[johnsoniu 7,043]

Tonje has been lights out, credit where credit is due

[Hardwood83 4,953]

Ha-ha Badgers, enjoy the trip home. Remember you can't spell "Big-boned girls with cankles" without Wisconsin. 

[LIHoosier 27,648]

Well, Gard's got 7 months now to draw up something better than that

[rayl456 826]

Sorry Bucky…not.  Wisconsin is one team I don’t mind seeing lose.  :)

[RoadRage 2,969]

1 minute ago, LIHoosier said:

Well, Gard's got 7 months now to draw up something better than that

They should have just shot a 30 foot three and maybe got lucky....that was ugly!

[tyappleg 7,292]

[TheWatShot 15,374]

We're about to see Gonzaga-Purdue next weekend. Unreal. 

[LamarCheeks 21,779]

Both Wisconsin and Gonzaga with embarrassingly awful final possessions. 

Those were putrid.  

[RoadRage 2,969]

Kelvin's coming home......