2025 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Discussion

[Scotty R 3,506]

11 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Just watch the original Bad News Bears, which then was PG - perfect look at how we grew up in the 70s. That film couldn’t be rated today lol

It was such a a simpler time with no stresses. Was talking about this at work the other day about what it was like it was in the 80's on summer break in a small town. You were outside all day and didn't come back until dinner time and then go back out until dark. It is a shame that kids today don't have that luxury because the world is a too dangerous place.

[DChoosier 9,614]

26 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

It was such a a simpler time with no stresses. Was talking about this at work the other day about what it was like it was in the 80's on summer break in a small town. You were outside all day and didn't come back until dinner time and then go back out until dark. It is a shame that kids today don't have that luxury because the world is a too dangerous place.

From a statistical crime perspective the US is much safer than it was in the early 80’s. Not even close.

Back then you heard about crime during a 30 minute news show or by reading a newspaper article. These days negative reporting is 24 hours a day on tv and social media.

Seriously, take a few minutes and look at early 80’s crime statistics vs now. 

[hoosierbannerd 3,445]

2 hours ago, Scotty R said:

It was such a a simpler time with no stresses. Was talking about this at work the other day about what it was like it was in the 80's on summer break in a small town. You were outside all day and didn't come back until dinner time and then go back out until dark. It is a shame that kids today don't have that luxury because the world is a too dangerous place.

and it's obvious kids are locked in on their screens and totally entertained..the lack of problem solving and creativity without an electronic device is stunning sometimes as a long time teacher...

[BlueDevil 9,549]

HERE. WE. GO.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,095]

As much as I hate Chalk in the brackets these games are gonna be great. I think.


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[Jeff Flabjohns 2,705]

Auburn feels like it’s playing a lot bigger than Florida right now. First to every rebound and bullying them down low

[Scotty R 3,506]

3 hours ago, DChoosier said:

From a statistical crime perspective the US is much safer than it was in the early 80’s. Not even close.

Back then you heard about crime during a 30 minute news show or by reading a newspaper article. These days negative reporting is 24 hours a day on tv and social media.

Seriously, take a few minutes and look at early 80’s crime statistics vs now. 

I was mainly talking about small town Indiana but whatever

[Ryno6284 4,340]

Anybody else think Chaney Johnson of Auburn looks like DJ White?

[DChoosier 9,614]

It’s really refreshing/fun to see how other schools play basketball. I realize the motivation of being in a FF game but man these dudes get after it every play.

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,705]

Just now, DChoosier said:

It’s really refreshing/fun to see how other schools play basketball. I realize the motivation of being in a FF game but man these dudes get after it every play.

Every dude out there has 3-4x the hustle/energy that Mgbako has

[DChoosier 9,614]

36 minutes ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

Every dude out there has 3-4x the hustle/energy that Mgbako has

There are rumors that MM is going to Kentucky.

A comment by a concerned UK fan made me chuckle as he correctly said that when MM is on the floor he “flat tires” the offense.

A more positive UK fan described MM as having elite athleticism which made me LOL.

EDIT: I just read that after his UK visit MM is not going to UK. Not sure if it was a MM or UK decision.  A number of UK fans had him slated as their backup PF. If the staff thought the same thing I’m sure that’s something MM’s NBA ears did not want to hear.

[TheWatShot 15,455]

I don't think it's an overreaction to say we've never had a team with the explosiveness and athleticism of these teams. 

[TheWatShot 15,455]

CBS probably thinking it's Christmas in April because they got to take 2 commercial breaks with less than 2 seconds to go in the half. 

[Deserthoozier 1,124]

We aren’t this, not sure we’ve ever  been close, and not sure we ever can be. 
 

Could’ve got Pearl last year…sigh.

[DChoosier 9,614]

12 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I don't think it's an overreaction to say we've never had a team with the explosiveness and athleticism of these teams. 

It’s depressing when I watch some games that make me realize our recent teams were not even remotely close to being remotely close to being great. 

Just an eye opening difference.

[HoosierHoopster 8,126]

Fla has come out strong, forcing Auburn more outside. Great game

[jonz44 846]

Holy freaking crap! Florida is playing 5 against 8!

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[Ryno6284 4,340]

Courtney Green thinking he is calling B18 games again!  horrible foul call on Florida!

[Hovadipo 61,308]

1 minute ago, Ryno6284 said:

Courtney Green thinking he is calling B18 games again!  horrible foul call on Florida!

Danger close to the officiating getting in the way of a great game. Not these guys’ best work. 

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,999]

As a Gator fan I'm on my last nerve!