The Dance Card is prepared annually by two college professors who have used statistical analysis techniques to analyze the at-large bids extended by the NCAAT Selection Committee. While their projections are only valid for the 65 team field, I thought it might be interesting to use their projections to see what a 96 team field […]
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Duke’s Title Driven by Experienced Top Talent
The Charlotte Observer had an interesting item in today’s paper. Unfortunately, the web version of story does not include the graphic that helps the reader visualize the magnitude of the statistic. The chart showed the rankings of the Top 20 High School players from 2006 and 2007. From 2006, only six players remain on college […]
A not so shining moment
The second most discussed item related to Monday’s National Basketball Championship game had nothing to do with what happened on the floor of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — it was related to the awful new production of “One Shining Moment” with Jennifer Hudson. If you didn’t know that Jennifer Hudson was going to sing […]
Can Duke-Butler step into immortality? (NCAA Championship Open Thread)
We remembered 1983 on the blog and also on the message boards earlier today…so, let’s don’t disrespect 1974 before tonight’s tip. I ran across this newspaper article earlier today 6. David Thompson, N.C. State, 1974 In the national semifinals, “Skywalker†led N.C. State to a victory over UCLA, ending the Bruins’ record streak of seven […]
Final Four Open Post
Post your thoughts about both games here. Will Butler continue its somewhat magical run against the Tom Izzo led Spartans? Will Duke be able to carry the torch for the ACC into the Championship game against a tough West Virginia squad. Pick your winners….
Four Bytes for the Final Four
Home cooking in 1974 It is always nice to be remembered. (Link) 1974 – NC State (@ Greensboro) – 80 miles. This NC State team led by David Thompson was really, really good, but make no mistake, UCLA in the semis and Marquette in the finals were playing road games. There was a serious pride […]
Sweet Sixteen Preview
After a first two rounds that matched the drama of any in recent history, we are but 48 hours away from Sweet Sixteen play. I don’t know if it’s ideal for ratings, but the most rabid sports fan couldn’t have scripted it any better. You have elite, “blue blood” programs (Kentucky, Duke, Syracuse, Michigan State), […]
Who cares what Obama thinks? Go Terps, Jackets and Blue Devils
Good luck the ACC schools today, even if Barack Obama has something against Gary Williams. Over the last 24 hours our readers have been voting on how many ACC teams will advance to the Sweet 16. A majority of 56% say that the magic number is 2. Here is hoping all three make it! You […]
Saturday’s Basketball Open Entry
How will Carolina’s small hotel rooms impact the Tarheels’ quest to advance to the Quarterfinals of the NIT? Will a few days of well-deserved rest help boost the Wolfpack? Can Wake Forest pull a big upset and upset the ‘almost Wolfpacker’ crew of John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and John Calipari? Talk about everything you want […]
Random Day One NCAAT Observations (and Looking Ahead)
First, of all – let me state the obvious, in a poorly done Comic Book Guy voice: Best. First Day. Ever! (We aren’t the only people that hold this opinion.) Those of you who’ve been reading my drivel for any length of time know that I absolutely loathe blaming losses on officiating. It’s typically the […]
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