BrickHorn wrote a new blog post: 96 Teams is March Madness   1 hour, 21 minutes ago

It appears the NCAA intends to expand its annual basketball tournament to a ludicrous 96 teams.  Nearly 100 teams, competing in a single-elimination tournament to crown a champion.  March Madness, indeed.

Money is obviously the motivating factor here.  The NCAA makes cash hand-over-fist during tournament time, and there’s a certain simple-minded economic logic behind

Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   2 hours, 7 minutes ago

Bob – What is the cut of the Maryland fan’s jib? Hanging Gary in effigy? They were robbed?

ursa major commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   2 hours, 11 minutes ago

I think Udoh is more like Gonzo than a Prawn from District 9 – but tha’ts not bad.

Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post We Have Our Answer   2 hours, 15 minutes ago

I didn’t watch all the games you guys played all year but yesterday’s game seemed to me to hinge on the ineffectiveness of Sherron. really sad for that guy as he’s a baller. I think Ojanb Bob said this over at BC too. He just couldn’t get it done on either

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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Spartan Hoopla: Michigan State Stamps Its Ticket to Sweet 16 Without Kalin Lucas   2 hours, 38 minutes ago

Welcome, Adam. What a freaking win today. Amazing game.

At this point you guys are a MASH unit so I don’t see you guys winning two more but you never know!

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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Suh Meets with Lions   2 hours, 43 minutes ago

He sure seems like a force of nature. I watched Haynesworth win games (in contract years).

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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Bo Pelini Interview   2 hours, 55 minutes ago

Third and fourth bullets are good stuff.

Good to be able to admit fault and correct it.

This game next year could be an ESPN Game Day special and if so, you’re taking me.

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Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Because We’re Dedicated To Doing Stupid Things – Tiny Gallon Reportedly Took Payout   2 hours, 55 minutes ago

Nate,

Missed the point, but par for the course. I’ll go back to my developmentally challenged assistance home and cry.

Indeed, back on point. Any rumblings about anyone else on the take? Tiny and TMG had great panache’. They sounded like a Vegas show….

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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Spring Preview: Texas Tech Offense   3 hours, 1 minute ago

Good to have you back on the keycaps, ded.

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RRR commented on the blog post Spring Preview: Texas Tech Offense   3 hours, 16 minutes ago

I agree the RG position will be the most interesting development of the Spring. Last year Okafor couldn’t drive block and couldn’t run in the open field on screen plays. If he’s not physically capable of losing weight and improving, I want to know who will replace him. Suh and McCoy may

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dick commented on the blog post Second Round Bets   4 hours, 50 minutes ago

I wish they weren’t playing Kentucky next. Same goes for #11 seed Washington having to play West Virginia.

Sucks that we are getting the two best teams left in the tourney playing in the Elite 8 possibly.

Farmer Ted wrote a new blog post: Bo Pelini Interview   5 hours, 49 minutes ago

Steve Sipple has a Q&A with Bo Pelini in Sunday’s Lincoln Journal Star. There are some candid comments and it’s worth a read. Some notable excerpts:

On the program’s improvement: “I’m hungrier than I’ve ever been because I think we’re getting close…I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I think the players feel the

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adam-biggers wrote a new blog post: Spartan Hoopla: Here’s What I Really Think About Spartan Basketball   5 hours, 57 minutes ago

Okay, gloves off.

No stats, no recaps, none of that.

If you have ever read my stuff on Bleacher Report you would notice that I keep to a newspaper style of writing. On this blog, I want to be more opinionated, but without being out of line at the same time.

Here it goes, this is what I

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P.Drez wrote a new blog post: Carlo’s Chelsea Capitulate; United Seize Control   6 hours, 30 minutes ago

An already painful week turned excruciating for Carlo Ancelotti. After being dumped out of the Champions League midweek by former hero Jose Mourinho, Chelsea failed to rebound and dropped two valuable points at Blackburn. Manchester United edged Liverpool and now control the Premier League race.

A forlorn figure on the touchline, Carlo Ancelotti could

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Tim commented on the blog post Spring Preview: Tech Offense   7 hours, 10 minutes ago

With Leach at the wheel I was expecting a 10 win minimum season with the guys this team has coming back in 2010. Now with Tubbs, Willis, and Brown running the show I’m in agreement it’s anywhere between 9-12 wins this year.

Very exciting to hear your take on the O-line ded, as

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adam-biggers wrote a new blog post: Spartan Hoopla: Michigan State Stamps Its Ticket to Sweet 16 Without Kalin Lucas   8 hours, 50 minutes ago

No Kalin Lucas?

No problem.

“Too Easy” has had his share of leg and ankle problems this season, and with two minutes left in the Spartans’ second round matchup with Greivis Vasquez and the Maryland Terrapins, he made an early exit.

State’s 5′11″ point-man Korie Lucious may have a little something to

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ghostofagroundgame commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   10 hours, 42 minutes ago

This really has been a great start. It’s pretty exciting to see dark horse teams winning by playing solid basketball rather than just shooting the lights out. 4 year players are so key.

Bob in Houston commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   10 hours, 44 minutes ago

And nobody melts down like Maryland fans. I can’t even post some of the stuff they have spewed.

dick commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   11 hours, 31 minutes ago

Hopefully, yall caught the Maryland Michigan St ending. Freakin’ thrilling. Maryland almost pulled off a comeback for the ages.

officially the best opening weekend ever

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 36 minutes ago

Tom Izzo can coach some ball.

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 37 minutes ago

MSU at the buzzer!!!!!!

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 40 minutes ago

Fear the Turtle! Came all the way back from a dozen down to take the lead on MSU…

D W commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   11 hours, 46 minutes ago

It’s incredible how few teams play good, fundamental basketball.

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 50 minutes ago

tOSU will be moving on. Evan Turner does a little of everything. 22 pts, 8 reb, 8 ass. Great player.

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 50 minutes ago

tOSU will be moving on. Evan Turner does a little of everything. 22 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast. Great player.

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   11 hours, 57 minutes ago

Bob Huggins looks like a guy I wouldn’t want to play for. He makes Barnes look like Dick Vermeil….

Scipio Tex commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   11 hours, 59 minutes ago

Scratch that. The Big Red are blowing Wisconsin out.

Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Weekend Edition   12 hours, 1 minute ago

I’d be happy to see the last two minutes of the OSU/Tech game. 4 pt game with just under two minutes.

Cornell putting it to the Bo Ryan’s….

Scipio Tex commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   12 hours, 27 minutes ago

Cornell is playing phenomenally well. I’d be surprised if Wiscy doesn’t cut into the lead in the 2nd half.

Jay Bilas may end up looking like a genius.

admin commented on the blog post Best Opening Round I Can Remember   12 hours, 43 minutes ago

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