*****Official NCAA round 1 thread*****

[luvmyhawks]

Didn’t see one posted yet, so here we go. Giddyup boys and girls. Games start in about 1 hour, and if the first 4 are any indication of this year’s tourney..... oh boy!! Took the day off and ready for some hoops!! So....... who is your upset of the day and what game are you most looking forward to?

 

[IllQChawk]

The committee did a good job of pairing those 8 teams and all 4 games were entertaining but I wouldn't hold my breathe that all the games today and tomorrow will turn out as close.

 

[HawkBall23]

Didn’t see one posted yet, so here we go. Giddyup boys and girls. Games start in about 1 hour, and if the first 4 are any indication of this year’s tourney..... oh boy!! Took the day off and ready for some hoops!! So....... who is your upset of the day and what game are you most looking forward to?

GO DREXEL DRAGONS!!!!! Not my 'upset of the day' pick, but definitely rooting for them.

My upset pick is weird considering the seeds, but it would be Pissconsin beating North Carolina. Because I don't see the Vadgers being able to hang, athletically, with UNC.

Honestly, if I were forced to pick a true "upset" potential game, it'd be Oklahoma St vs Liberty. OSU and Cade Cunningham are America's darlings, and just about everyone has them winning at least today, if not a lock for the S16.

 

[Rifler]

The first two days of this tournament is traditionally more about quantity than quality,.. lots of basketball and lots of blowouts, with a few gems sprinkled in...

 

[luvmyhawks]

The first two days of this tournament is traditionally more about quantity than quality,.. lots of basketball and lots of blowouts, with a few gems sprinkled in...

This is true, and will likely be the case today. Struggling to find a big upset. oddly Enough, game I am probably most looking forward to is Rutgers vs. Clemson. I like Rutgers coach and would be good to see them get the win. Would also love to see Wisconsin get bounced.

 

[StormHawk42]

Best day in sports

 

[SotaHawk87]

Best day in sports

Anyone who says otherwise is likely Russian

 

[BigOHawk]

Pemsl sighing on Va Tech bench.

 

[QChawks]

Pemsl sighing on Va Tech bench.

he’s in now

 

[Hawksfor3]

Pemsl sighing on Va Tech bench.

Hair looks the same too.

 

[QChawks]

Hair looks the same too.

6’9” with hair
6’5” without

 

[83Hawk]

This year’s tournament has been the hardest to predict, IMO.

 

[HFFL64]

Are all basketballs in every game of tournament the same? If so is it the ball the Hawkeye's play with?

 

[Hawksfor3]

Fla. knocking down jumpers.

 

[QChawks]

Colgate hanging in there early

 

[83Hawk]

Colgate hanging in there early

I have Colgate vs Pepsodent in the Sweet 16.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

This is the first round, no?

 

[Hawksfor3]

Tech is too Mutts to handle.

 

[luvmyhawks]

This is the first round, no?

well, yes. But don’t they consider the first four as the first round?

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

well, yes. But don’t they consider the first four as the first round?

First four is first four

 

[83Hawk]

well, yes. But don’t they consider the first four as the first round?

Not anymore. They are “First Four” games.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Drexel about to start their beat down on Illinois.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Good to see Cordell enjoying this.

 

[longliveCS40]

Colgate looks good against Arkansas

 

[luvmyhawks]

Not anymore. They are “First Four” games.

well shit. Stupid thread is stupid.

 

[luvmyhawks]

There. Fixed it for you little bitches.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Glad Iowa isn’t facing Colgate, I could see them going like 16-24 from three vs Iowa.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Colgate looking good. Lighting it up from 3

 

[QChawks]

Holy smokes

Colgate toothpaste up 11

 

[luvmyhawks]

Holy smokes

Colgate toothpaste up 11

it is early, but they are Completely dominating this game.

To late now,but was going to pick Colgate as my upset of the day simply because I use Colgate to brush my teeth.

Just as I say this, Arkansas starting to play.

 

[83Hawk]

it is early, but they are Completely dominating this game.

To late now,but was going to pick Colgate as my upset of the day simply because I use Colgate to brush my teeth.

Just as I say this, Arkansas starting to play.

I will be surprised if Arkansas doesn’t win. And I would not be surprised if Colgate wins.

I actually hope Colgate does win. I love upsets. The more the better (unless Iowa is favored).

 

[83Hawk]

The Plaque Fighters imploding now. 14 point lead.....gone.

 

[StormHawk42]

Wow

 

[IaHawks03]

Illinois will still win by 25, but they dont look good to start

 

[longliveCS40]

17-0 run by Arkansas before halftime. Whoaaaa

 

[Fsanford]

Hogs storming back, have them doing well in multiple pools so glad to see that.

 

[83Hawk]

17-0 run by Arkansas.

 

[QChawks]

Wow

 

[luvmyhawks]

Crazy how momentum can change. Colgate dominating and then look completely lost and overmatched.

 

[CookyMonster]

Drexel hanging tough