Casual Cheering Guide for Tonight's NCAA Tournament Action
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 6:31 PM EDT
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PrintIt's finally here! The NCAA tournament officially kicks off tonight in Dayton!
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The first two games of the newly christened "First Four" will take place this evening on TruTV. For those with Fios in the DC area it's Channel 183. For those with bunny ear antennas it is south, southwest.
You can also watch all the games of the NCAA tournament live here: NCAA March Madness on Demand
After the Jump, everything you need to know about tonight's matchups.
- Our old friends the Bulldogs of UNC-Asheville will open the 2011 NCAA tournament tonight at 6:30. If you don't remember, the Hoyas drubbed the inferior Bulldog mascoted-team 87-72 in our first game back from the Charleston classic, largely thanks in part to 32 points from Austin Freeman. The Bulldogs are led by high scoring guards Matt Dickey and J.P. Primm. They won the automatic birth from the Big South over fellow Georgetown opponent Coastal Carolina.
- This marks the Bulldogs 2nd NCAA appearance; the first coming in 2003 when they went 1-1, winning in the opening round over Texas Southern 92-84 in overtime before meeting the same fate of every 16 seed EVER and losing to Texas 82-61.
- They will meet the Trojans of Arkansas- Little Rock. The Trojans are a hot shooting Cinderella team that was 5th in the division of the Sunbelt conference, but caught fire and rode it all the way to the conference automatic bid. They are lead by the Sun Belt player of the year Solomon Boseman whose game winner with 1.5 seconds left sent them to the NCAAs for the 4th time in program history.
- They are 1-3 all-time, going 0-1 in their last two appearances in 1990 and 1989. They went 1-1 back in 1986 knocking off a #3 seeded Digger Phelps led ND team. This should be a very competitive game as both teams are guard oriented and shoot the three well.
- Kenpom gives UNC Asheville a 69% chance of winning.
- The winner gets the privileged of being destroyed by Pittsburgh.
#12 University of Alabama- Birmingham vs. #12 Clemson - 9:00pm - TruTV
- The first play-in game from the at-large selection ever to be played. While UAB was blasted on ESPN as undeserving of a seed, in reality Clemson is one that doesn't belong. UAB has and RPI of 31, one top 50 win, ten top 100 wins and only one loss to an over 100 RPI team. Clemson, in comparison has an RPI of 57, zero top 50 wins, nine top 100 wins and three losses to teams with RPIs over 100.
- UAB won Conference USA outright in the regular season but lost in the quarterfinals to East Carolina. Clemson finished 4th in the ACC. They blew out fellow ACC bubble team BC and dominated UNC for 35 minutes before throwing it all away and choking down the stretch.
- This will be Clemson's 11th NCAA tournament appearance and their 4th straight. However the Tigers have not made it out of their first round in their last four tries. But they have a new coach this year so he may be able to reverse the trend. Clemson has been to three Sweet Sixteens during their ten tournament appearances, and boast an overall tournament record of 8-10. Those eight wins occurred during four appearances. The last time they made it past the first round was 1997.
- UAB has a slightly richer NCAA history with 13 appearances but the same three Sweet Sixteens. They have an overall tournament record of 9-13. They last made the tournament in 2006, as part of a string of three straight NCAA appearances for the Blazers. The last time they went past the first round was 2005 and their last Sweet Sixteen appearance was in 2004. They have won at least one game in six out of their 13 appearances.
- Kenpom's numbers favor Clemson in this matchup. Clemson is 24th in his ratings compared to 56th for UAB. He has Clemson with a 66% chance of winning. Clemson wins games with their defense rating 9th there. UAB is a fairly average team ratings wise.
- The winner will face West Virginia in Tampa.
Put your in-game thoughts in the comments.
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unfortunate
that there’s no HD TruTV in DC for FioS.
FioS has HD in NYC but i don’t think anywhere else.
under 16 time out
Asheville has closed to 10-6.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
11 minutes left in the first
Arkansas LR up 19-12
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
under 8 time out
Little rock up 10 26-16.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
tie game time out Arkansas
12-2 run by UNC 2:22 to go in the first
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
at the half
Arkansas little rock 37 UNC asheville 33.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This just in.....
Purdue G Barlow suspended for season. from Yahoo Sports
by The Jerry Nichols Effect on Mar 15, 2011 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
comments on that post
Said he was drunk/ high at practice
Take No Prisoners, especially if they wear Orange.
by hoyabballownsall on Mar 15, 2011 7:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Apparently Barlow was a double whammy for Purdue:
“Apparently Purdue’s Kelsey Barlow got in to an altercation with Ryne Smith and left Smith with a concussion and Smith won’t be able to play.”
So got kicked off the team by injuring another player so that they can’t play either. wow.
But that game doesn’t exist.
We’re not looking ahead of basketball gods.
We’re only focused on USC/VCU who no one thinks we can beat anyway.
Let’s win that game. Then we’ll worry about Purdue or St. Peters.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 16, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
How good is barlow
Thats right it doesn’t matter because we just need to win a damn game
by bunk moreland on Mar 15, 2011 7:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
8 minues to play
Little Rick 61-56 over Asheville
hanging around, but need to get stops down the stretch if they want to win.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
5:32 to play
68-63 UNC had it down to 2 but Arkansas went on a run and got up 8. UNC cut it back down to 5 again.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
4:07
70-68 time out UALR. They have 3 TOs left UNC-A has 1 left.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
3 UALR players have 4 fouls. 2 for UNC Asheville.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
had 2 chances to tie or take the lead
but were not able to convert. back down 4 with 2:34 to play
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
1:13 to play
UALR big man fouls out.
still 4pt game
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
56.5 to play
Bozeman UALR’s best player fouls out. could be huge is UNC-A can force OT.
UALR 72 UNC-A 69
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
72 all
UALR will have the ball with a chance to win, but they’re missing their go to late game scorer/ end of game FT shooter and a starting post man.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
until 5 minutes ago, I didn’t know this channel existed!
by Hoya Saxual on Mar 15, 2011 8:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
shot to win it is no good. We’re going to over time. barley missed.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
was there any question that a game called by Gus Johnson would go to over time?
exciting games just follow him around
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
2 minutes to go in OT
UNC-A up 76-75.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
unlucky bounce
leads to offensive rebound put back and 1 for UALR. Also leads to foul out for UNC-A big.
77 UALR- UNCA 76
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
1 minute to go in OT
UNC-A 78 UALR 77
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
12.4 seconds left
UALR finally fouls after trying to force a steal.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
you are missing some great programming
check out Hardcore Pawn or Las Vegas Jailhouse next time they’re on
by HookerInTheLane on Mar 15, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Whitlock thinks Fab Five story...
should have been about the Hoyas instead. He’s generally a shock-jock, but am in full agreement on this one.
by TX Hoya on Mar 15, 2011 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
would be interesting to see
bashfull , or sleepy’s take on that
FIRST GAME IS IN THE BOOKS
UNC ASHEVILLE KNOCKS OFF ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK IN OVERTIME.
the bulldogs are headed to DC to face Pittsburgh.
Just like their other tournament appearance won in overtime in a play in game. UNC Asheville has won a game in both their appearances in the NCAA tournament.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
16 minutes lef tin the first
Clemson up 10-5
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm maybe UAB doesn't belong lol
13:27 to go
Clemson 17 UAB 7
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
11;19 to go
20-7
sucks to be the winner.
36 hours from the end of this game to the tip of their next game. including a 2am flight from dayton to tampa.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOO
from twitter….
JayBilas Jay Bilas
BC freshman John Cahill is the son of outstanding referee John Cahill. Do referees apologize to elder Cahill when calling a foul on him? 10 minutes ago
Jay has been brain washed
says he is a sr
http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/cahill_john00.html
kid plays for an acc team, makes so much sense now
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 15, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
so this whole first four thing
I came in ready to hate it, and ultimately, I still might. However, I will say that it’s caught my interest (and not just because we are involved in the experiment), in a way that the old-school play-in games never did. Even the battle for a 16 spot between UNC-Asheville and UALR. I don’t know, it just feels like the tourney has actually started, whereas the single play-in didn’t feel like anything at all, except prepping a lamb for the slaughter.
Jury remains out, but I don’t hate it. And that surprises me.
KBE
IN NIT NEWS
College of Charleston defeat Dayton by 10
Alabama blows out Coastal Carolina
OK state curshes harvard
Cleveland st. beats Vermont
Missouri st defeat Murray st.
BC blows out Mcneese St.
New Mexico defeat Utep
Fairfield upsets Colorado st.
will help the rumor that Providence is set to hire the Fairfield coach to replace keno davis.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
2n half under way
Clemson 43 UAB 29 18 minutes to go.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
16 minutes left
45-35.
UAb is bombing away from 3 and that’s keeping them in it.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
i really appreciate your live blog
live comment? ary? whatever. this way i don’t have to watch but i can keep tabs on my bracket! now, what other games do i have no interest in watching but a financial prideful stake in nonetheless…
Pass the champagne.
by AlwaysaDrunkNeveraBride on Mar 15, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
no problem, much easier when there’s just one game to watch.
Will do the same tomorrow. Won’t be doing it on thursday as I will be at the tombs all day drinking while watching the games.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm.
does the tombs have free wifi? i smell a work from home day in the offing.
Pass the champagne.
by AlwaysaDrunkNeveraBride on Mar 15, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
yes yes they do i will be using it to watch multiple games at once.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
then you will be keeping score...
except the tally will be how many pitchers of green beer you manage to consume?
by Hoya Saxual on Mar 15, 2011 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
For those in the area.
Georgetown’s open practice in Chicago will be Thursday at United Center from 5:10 to 5:50 central time. Admission is free.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
8:56 to go
54-40 not looking good for UAB. but 1 game sample size is not indicative.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
5:44
Clemson 61 UAB 42 for the largest lead of the game.
annoying thing is people will look at this 1 game and say see UAB didn’t deserve to get in. What you do once you get in the tournament does not mean you shouldn’t have gotten in or that you were seeded wrong. It means you lost that game. That’s all. Some times it’s a bad game. Sometimes it’s a bad matchup. This is a terrible matchup for UAB clemson is bigger and fast than them and press. While UAB has no interior and shakey ball handling. They are great shooters though. If they had played a team that played zone D and didn’t press they’d be having a field day.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
3:30 to go
and now Clemson is up by 20.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
UABs Aaron Johnson the CUSA player of the year goes out with a horrible leg injury. Might be broken. He was fighting back tears as he was helped to the Locker room.
Clemson cheerleader mocked him while he was on the ground at her feet. #thatsmessedup
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
broken tibia is the word form the locker room.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Crazy stats
UAB was 12-24 form 3 as of this sentence and got blown out!
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
1st tournament win for Clemson since 1997
They will face WV in 36 hours.
tough match up for WV.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 15, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
Lost in the first round in 98, 08, 09, and ’10 so this was their 5th try since 97.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 16, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions
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