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I hope we are able to jump ahead and get a little breathing room early against Xavier. 
This could be a real fight. I heard recently Xavier can pose a real threat and restrict your ability to breathe. 

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Posted
6 hours ago, Derka said:

kenpom simulated the tourney one million times. our results:

Round 2: 16.9%

Sweet 16: 6.4%

Elite 8: 1.8%

Final Four: 0.4%

Runner Up: 0.08%

Champs: 0.01%

If you believe in the multiverse theory we will win at least a few national championships

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Posted
9 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

If you believe in the multiverse theory we will win at least a few national championships

Yeah, there's a multiverse where Chris Beard used his fucking brain and left the house before he laid hands on Randi and we made the Final Four and possibly won it all in 2023 and he's still fucking coaching here.

Of course, there's also a multiverse where Shaka beat ACU and is still coaching here.  

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Posted
13 hours ago, Derka said:

on february 12th xavier was #55 in kenpom; today they are 43.

on february 12th Texas was #32 in kenpom; today we are 44.

On February 12th Chendall Weaver was injured; today Chendall Weaver is healthy

We gonna roll these bitches. Hook em!

Posted
2 hours ago, horn4life said:

 

I would say grasshopper that when it comes to the westerns Wayne died in, 3 out of 7 correct answers only makes master Po giggle at the grasshopper. Master Po say, "Score good enough for A&M" 😉

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is one

Posted
2 hours ago, Js1 said:

Of course, there's also a multiverse where Shaka beat ACU and is still coaching here.  

I hope one of my near-death experiences took me out in that one. 

Posted
13 hours ago, NBHorn7 said:

Off the top of my head his last movie, "The Shootist," "The Sands of Iwa Jima," "The Alamo," "The Searchers," "Stagecoach, "The Cowboys," and "The Sons of Katie Elder."

That's all I can think of.

The Duke's character didn't die in "Katie Elder," "The Searchers," or "Stagecoach."  He did die in several other films, though, including the other four you mentioned.

I certainly won't be surprised if X takes us down.  The game is essentially a home game for Xavier.  Xavier is playing very well entering the tourney, and they're very experienced, which usually helps in the tourney.  Xavier is a slight favorite for a reason.  In order for Texas to win (and possibly go on a bit of a tourney run), Johnson's shooting needs to catch fire again and someone else on the roster (Mark, Pope or Kaluma) needs to join him in going on a tear.  Flame away.     

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Posted (edited)
28 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

The Duke's character didn't die in "Katie Elder," "The Searchers," or "Stagecoach."  He did die in several other films, though, including the other four you mentioned.

I certainly won't be surprised if X takes us down.  The game is essentially a home game for Xavier.  Xavier is playing very well entering the tourney, and they're very experienced, which usually helps in the tourney.  Xavier is a slight favorite for a reason.  In order for Texas to win (and possibly go on a bit of a tourney run), Johnson's shooting needs to catch fire again and someone else on the roster (Mark, Pope or Kaluma) needs to join him in going on a tear.  Flame away.     

Freemantle is going to be a load for Shedrick and Onyema to handle. 

6'9, 227

17.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 52.6% FG, 76% FT and even hits 30% of his threes.

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Posted
1 hour ago, Carl Spackler said:

The Duke's character didn't die in "Katie Elder," "The Searchers," or "Stagecoach."  He did die in several other films, though, including the other four you mentioned.

I certainly won't be surprised if X takes us down.  The game is essentially a home game for Xavier.  Xavier is playing very well entering the tourney, and they're very experienced, which usually helps in the tourney.  Xavier is a slight favorite for a reason.  In order for Texas to win (and possibly go on a bit of a tourney run), Johnson's shooting needs to catch fire again and someone else on the roster (Mark, Pope or Kaluma) needs to join him in going on a tear.  Flame away.     

John Wayne’s Filmography: The Complete List of Films Where He Died

THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER (1965) – John Wayne’s character, John Elder, valiantly faces his death in a dramatic and memorable confrontation, symbolizing the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the storyline

Posted
7 minutes ago, NBHorn7 said:

John Wayne’s Filmography: The Complete List of Films Where He Died

THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER (1965) – John Wayne’s character, John Elder, valiantly faces his death in a dramatic and memorable confrontation, symbolizing the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the storyline

"Facing" one's death is not the same as actually dying.  You need to watch the movie.  But I'll save you the time.  Start watching the linked Youtube video (which shows the end of the movie) at about 6:07.  You'll see John Wayne's character is in the final scene, alive and well.  

 

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Posted (edited)
15 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Does John Wayne play for Xavier? I don’t get it 

I think he's a non-scholly walk-on.  About 6'4" (6'8" or 6'9" with the cowboy hat), and 230#-plus.  Tough to move in the paint once he establishes position.  Very tenacious -- plays with true grit.  He's inclined to punch or even shoot people who insult him or act rudely toward women, so opposing players often are unwilling to challenge him.  Very patriotic -- always stands at attention during the National Anthem. 

 

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Posted
9 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

I think he's a non-scholly walk-on.  About 6'4" (6'8" or 6'9" with the cowboy hat), and 230#-plus.  Tough to move in the paint once he establishes position.  Very tenacious -- plays with true grit.  He's inclined to punch or even shoot people who insult him or act rudely toward women, so opposing players often are unwilling to challenge him.  Very patriotic -- always stands at attention during the National Anthem. 

 

This coming after he played football at the University of Southern California incognito as Marion Morrison on scholarship, where he had some injuries, but never died. 

Wayne is like Elvis, his presumed death could be premature, he's 117 years old and living large.

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2 hours ago, Js1 said:

Freemantle is going to be a load for Shedrick and Onyema to handle. 

6'9, 227

17.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 52.6% FG, 76% FT and even hits 30% of his threes.

Then we attack him early and often. Try and get that ass in foul trouble. 

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Posted

During UCLA’s incredible Final Four run in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, they started in the First Four as an 11-seed and won five games before falling in the national semifinals. Here are the teams they defeated:

1. First Four:

• Defeated Michigan State (11-seed) | Score: 86-80 (OT)

2. Round of 64 (First Round):

• Defeated BYU (6-seed) | Score: 73-62

3. Round of 32 (Second Round):

• Defeated Abilene Christian (14-seed) | Score: 67-47

4. Sweet 16:

• Defeated Alabama (2-seed) | Score: 88-78 (OT)

5. Elite Eight:

• Defeated Michigan (1-seed) | Score: 51-49

6. Final Four:

• Lost to Gonzaga (1-seed) | Score: 93-90 (OT) [Jalen Suggs’ half-court buzzer-beater]

UCLA became just the second team ever to go from the First Four to the Final Four, joining VCU in 2011. Their run was one of the most memorable in recent NCAA Tournament history.

 

WHY NOT US ??

 

Also, lol Abilene Christian. 
 


 

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Posted
5 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said:

UCLA became just the second team ever to go from the First Four to the Final Four, joining VCU in 2011.

And Shaka Smart was directly responsible for both of them. 

Posted
4 hours ago, NBHorn7 said:

John Wayne’s Filmography: The Complete List of Films Where He Died

THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER (1965) – John Wayne’s character, John Elder, valiantly faces his death in a dramatic and memorable confrontation, symbolizing the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the storyline

With no desire to continue the derail, I've worked in Hollywood and as a film historian.  You have no idea what you're talking about.  Stop.

Posted (edited)
22 minutes ago, cafe society said:

With no desire to continue the derail, I've worked in Hollywood and as a film historian.  You have no idea what you're talking about.  Stop.

I could care less about John Wayne's demise in movies or Molly Miller's hair, and I googled that about Katie Elder, you can deal with them. You think I just made it up. I care about Rodney Terry's continued tenure as a basketball coach. I didn't start any of this. This all started because of a post by others about a mediocre tv show from the 1970's called Kung Fu with a side of John Wayne thrown in.

So, you can back off now, Mr. DeMille.

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Posted
31 minutes ago, The Dog said:

Lots of people have the Texas/Xavier winner beating Illinois.

those big 10 teams are all sketchy to me, but particularly michigan and illinois. in filling out my various practice brackets i had one where michigan is in my FF and one where they lost to UCSD. Illinois could lost to us or they could go to the E8. even wisconsin and sparty aren’t teams in super solid on. tough league to call.

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Posted
7 hours ago, kingkoopa6 said:

This gonna be one of them games where we down by 20 with like 6 to play in the first half 

At least I’m not saddled with the burden of expectations. There is only gravy or the end of RT’s tenure.

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Smarter basketball folks - what's the biggest thing we should be "concerned" about going into this game?

I know that our weak three-point defense vs Xavier's above average(?) three-point offense will be an issue if they get hot from the outside.


Potential path to sweet 16 lol ->

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Posted (edited)
32 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

Smarter basketball folks - what's the biggest thing we should be "concerned" about going into this game?

I know that our weak three-point defense vs Xavier's above average(?) three-point offense will be an issue if they get hot from the outside.


Potential path to sweet 16 lol ->

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you said it. they shoot the three really well, and not only does this Texas team suck at defending the perimeter, it’s actually a hallmark of rodney terry teams. i’ve posted this a couple of times before so apologies if you’ve already heard this, but when you look at RT’s history as a HC his teams really only have two hallmarks, one good, and one bad: his teams don’t turn the ball over, and they do not defend the three point line. we’ve seen this all year with countless wide open shooters getting countless looks at our basket every game.

if xavier takes advantage of this they will beat us. if they don’t, we have more talent than they do, and we have more scorers than they do, and any combination of Tre-Kaluma-Pope-Mark scoring points + chendall weaver’s return to making to the team/return to making winning plays, and yeah, we can definitely beat both xavier and illinois. 

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Posted
40 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

Smarter basketball folks - what's the biggest thing we should be "concerned" about going into this game?

I know that our weak three-point defense vs Xavier's above average(?) three-point offense will be an issue if they get hot from the outside.


Potential path to sweet 16 lol ->

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Without reading the rest of the thread…we don’t really defend anybody, especially on the perimeter. 

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