Fishin.com Bracaket Challenge year two

[Tim_T]

You tell me when they will be out and I will take that bet for $50. Name which round and I bet $50 that they will go past that round.


If EVERY team in the tourney played to the BEST of their ability EVERY game then UK wins hand down. That is including EVEY team, Kansas and Villanova, and all of them. NOBODY has better talent and these freshmen are not playing in their first game of the season during the tourney. 35 games plus a couple of exhibitions and no telling how many hours in the gym and you can take the FRESHMAN title away. These kids have been playing for amateur and state titles all of their lives. Been under the microscope every game for years and most of all.......


THEY have played their best ball of the YEAR the past 2 games. I have been saying it all year long, Bledsoe - Miller - Dodson are the keys to this team. If they shoot the ball well from the outside, THEY ARE UNBEATABLE. Bledsoe burns an overmatched team in game one then flat out LOCKS down Wakes 2 guard to a tune of 2 points in 33 minutes of play. Miller goes off and most of all, John Wall strokes 3 - 3's with more confidence than I have seen him shoot it all year long. Starters shoot almost 70% from the field last night for UK, team shoots 62% even with the mop up shots. Best team in America, HANDS DOWN. I want the road to be Cornell (who I think will beat Wisconsin), W VA (to shut up all those that said WVA was going to beat UK, DUKE (for obvious reasons) and then Syracuse (for obvious reasons). After UK dispatches of a No 2 and two No 1's on the way to the title there will be no doubt who is the best team in america. Starting 5 plus Liggins, Orton and Dodson makes UK the best top 8 players in the country. Name one team, JUST ONE, who has the talent that can interchange Wall - Bledsoe at the point, Bledsoe-Dodson-Liggins-Miller, at the 2-3 spot, then Orton-Cousins-Patterson at the 4-5 spot. Best team in america and in a couple of weeks will be hanging another NCAA Champ banner in Rupp Arena.

I sincerely hope you do not believe that. If Every team in the tourney played to their ability, UK would finish as runner up, everyone knows it but Cat fans. Bledsoe? Really? Take him off of the Cats and he is mediocre, there is a reason he is not considered as highly as Wall. Orton, Liggins, I thought they left and jopined the coaching ranks, since they don't listen to the coach they have lol!

[mhall]

That's alot of Hands down, lol. They beat a sixteen seed and a so so Wake team, I wouldn't be shining up the trophy just yet, lol.

[Tim_T]

That's alot of Hands down, lol. They beat a sixteen seed and a so so Wake team, I wouldn't be shining up the trophy just yet, lol.

Mark, the y beat a Wake team that finished the season going 5 -5 in their last 10, in a mediocre ACC conference no less. Of course they had losses to basketball powerhouses such as Miami, Florida St. and Virginia Tech, so it is understandable. They even lost to North Carolina, which is about like losing to IU this season.

[psprowler]

Tied for second. I'll need a lot of help from Cornell to catch elnuts though!

The alma mater vs. Puke in the sweet 16. Clamp down on the defense and find some immunity to the dreaded big ten drought and they can win that game.......

[elnutsmalljaws]

That's alot of Hands down, lol. They beat a sixteen seed and a so so Wake team, I wouldn't be shining up the trophy just yet, lol.

$50 name the round the offer still stands. Most talent in america HANDS DOWN. The Big Blue just did not win against a 16 seed and a so so Wake Forest team, they DESTROYED both of them. No other team in the tourney has been as impressive no matter the seed. Playing their best ball at the right time and they can shine up the trophy for it will reside in Lexington KY in a couple of weeks. As far as Bledsoe goes, he is not as good as Wall and don't think he ever will be. But if he strokes the 3, which is all we need him to do then The Big Blue are UNBEATABLE by ANYONE in the college ranks still alive in the tourney or any team that has already been eliminated. Anyone that looks at them RATIONALLY can see they are the best team in america.

[Tim_T]

$50 name the round the offer still stands. Most talent in america HANDS DOWN. The Big Blue just did not win against a 16 seed and a so so Wake Forest team, they DESTROYED both of them. No other team in the tourney has been as impressive no matter the seed. Playing their best ball at the right time and they can shine up the trophy for it will reside in Lexington KY in a couple of weeks. As far as Bledsoe goes, he is not as good as Wall and don't think he ever will be. But if he strokes the 3, which is all we need him to do then The Big Blue are UNBEATABLE by ANYONE in the college ranks still alive in the tourney or any team that has already been eliminated. Anyone that looks at them RATIONALLY can see they are the best team in america.

Okay Elwood, I will tak your bet! If you give me West Virginia in the Elite Eight, I will go $25. If you give me the field and you take UK I will make it $50. I could be wrong, but I never have seen a team with ZERO NCAA tourney experience win the whole thing. You have my cell number, and Fisheater, MHall and DJD know how to reach me.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Okay Elwood, I will tak your bet! If you give me West Virginia in the Elite Eight, I will go $25. If you give me the field and you take UK I will make it $50. I could be wrong, but I never have seen a team with ZERO NCAA tourney experience win the whole thing. You have my cell number, and Fisheater, MHall and DJD know how to reach me.

I will take either or both. I do have your number and you have mine. Let me know which one you want because I plan on winning both of them.

You have also never seen a team with this much talent and ZERO NCAA tourney experience before either. Fab 5 did not have this much talent and they did not have a leader like Patrick Patterson to keep them grounded either.

[redneckshadrap]

You guys kill me...LOL!!!!!!!!


We have just as good of chance as anyone. Stomp the sour grapes into sour mash and drown your sorrows..

MY BRACKET IS TOAST......At least I had the Cards going to the Final Four.

[mhall]

No sour grapes here at all I'm just laughing about the whole thing. I've never seen a tourney like this one ever. Woody you are a true Ky fan buddy no doubt, right down to the we are better than the world speech I hear all too often, lol. I'm like Tim, Yes you have unreal talent on this team, but there is alot of basketball just yet ole buddy and they ain't won it yet. Ky will be tested and probably beat you watch and see.

West Virginia can beat them.
Duke can beat them.
Hell,the way this Cornell team is playing they might beat them. My God if that happens and The Little Blue Nation looses to any Ivy League school that doesn't even allow basketball scholarships and they are called ''The Big Red'', they better start a suicide hotline up there in Lexington, lol. Calipari would go from Hero TO Zero real fast, lol.

[elnutsmalljaws]

No sour grapes here at all I'm just laughing about the whole thing. I've never seen a tourney like this one ever. Woody you are a true Ky fan buddy no doubt, right down to the we are better than the world speech I hear all too often, lol. I'm like Tim, Yes you have unreal talent on this team, but there is alot of basketball just yet ole buddy and they ain't won it yet. Ky will be tested and probably beat you watch and see.

West Virginia can beat them.
Duke can beat them.
Hell,the way this Cornell team is playing they might beat them. My God if that happens and The Little Blue Nation looses to any Ivy League school that doesn't even allow basketball scholarships and they are called ''The Big Red'', they better start a suicide hotline up there in Lexington, lol. Calipari would go from Hero TO Zero real fast, lol.

I keep hearing all this UK will lose from you but unlike Tim T who stepped up and has accepted the wager that I proposed to YOU, you continue to bash and not back it up one bit. For you I will lower the wager, $1 and I will take UK and you can have EVERYBODY that is left. It is worth the bragging rights for a year more than the $1. I am a Big Blue fan and I call it like I see it. I LOVED Tubby Smith and wish he had never left. The same 10 Loss Tubby that most hated and was glad to see him go. He had class and integrity and would sit his best player if he broke a team rule no matter the game, SEE GERALD FITCH SEC TOURNEY. I would take Tubby back TODAY and replace Callipari if it could happen. Before it is all said and done with, it would not suprise me if UK ends up on probation under Callipari, most likely right after he leaves. The pressure at UK to win and win and win from boosters and fans is probably greater than ANY other coaching position in college or the pros in ANY sport. If it is not the most pressure packed job in coaching in any sport college or pro, then certainly in the top 5.

I call it like I see it. I see it like this, Wall does not foul very much - he is too fast for 99.9% of the guards and can use his quickness to stay in front of his man on the defensive end and stops too early to get charging fouls on the offensive end. Most likely he will not get in foul trouble so he will stay in the game and play 35 minutes if needed. Possibly the best player in college, certainly the best point guard in college so he wins that position. If any 1-2-3 position gets by and drives the lane then they get to meet up with one of the best shot blocking teams in the nation in Cousins, Patterson and Orton. The other teams know this and it may stop some from trying to penetrate as well.

Bledsoe, if he shoots the ball then UK is unbeatable. Very good defensive guard and at 6-1 with a 6-7 wingspan can guard players bigger than him if needed. Is foul prone and does have a bit of a temper but if he goes to the bench then Dodson and or Liggins will replace him. Dodson more of an offensive threat and Liggins a Defensive stopper but Liggins can drive for a layup and has been making the 3's with some consistency. Either way, Dodson and or Liggins can cover for Bledsoe if he gets in foul trouble. Most likely the 2 guard is a push in most games with neither team getting the Advantage.

Miller is playing very good as of late. If he stays aggressive then he is a much better player. He has one of the best drive and stop to shoot the 10-15 foot jumpshot in the lane of anyone, which is his best move. I would love to see a stat at what his shooting percentage is on this type of shot. Has to be 70% or better. Good not great defensive player and Dodson and or Liggins can take his place if needed. Maybe the other team has an advantage in most games maybe a push, but for argument only I will give the advantage to the other team.

Patterson can score 4 or 24 depending on what is needed that night. Great leader and very good defensive player that does not foul very much. Improved outside jumpshot to 3 point range and can drain the 3 if needed at times. Very smart player that does not push the action. Advantage UK.

Cousins is one of the best centers in the game. 6-11 and 280 and very good feet movement makes him a matchup nightmare for anyone. Very good spin move, great offensive rebounder. Double Double man at any night is a possibility. Advantage UK

Orton and Patterson are 10 fouls of defensive and rebounding presence that is available if needed. Orton is better than advertised on the offensive end but a very good shot blocker and good defensive rebounder. Patterson can jump and block shots and rebound if needed plus runs like a gazelle for a man his height. Not big but tall and quick. Bench big men coming in, Advantage UK.

Point Guard - UK
Shooting Guard - Even
Small Forward - Advantage other team but not by much
Power Forward - UK
Center - UK
Bench - UK

If they all play to their best as does the other teams then UK wins. UK's free throw shooting is the only weakness on the team and could be an issue in a tight game. Not sure any team can make it tight. Look at the matchups that possibly could happen that is left, Cornell - West Virginia - Duke - Syracuse/Kansas State/Ohio State (for the title) and compare their lineups versus UK. More talent and a pretty good coach, not the best coach but decent coach in Callipari but a very good leader in Patterson and UK Wins.

[mhall]

I'm to poor to pay attention. I didn't say they were definately gonna get beat I said they can get beat and they can. You are paying attention to this years Tournament...........Right? Kansas on paper will match Kentucky player for player I guarantee it, but guess what they went to the house. Cat fans are awful Cocky right now, like I said don't be shining up that trophy just yet.

BTW, You and I see one thing eye to eye on this subject. If Kentucky does win a title, will it even count in a couple of years. Calipari is like a Slug he leaves a distinctive slime trail whereever he goes and it's usually a bad one. But of course he knows nothing about it.................. You and I will just keep riding each other and if UK wins you can saddle me up and ride me to the barn hard and I'll take it like a man. If I win be prepared to except the same.

Peace out as the homies say.

[DJD]

No sour grapes here at all I'm just laughing about the whole thing. I've never seen a tourney like this one ever. Woody you are a true Ky fan buddy no doubt, right down to the we are better than the world speech I hear all too often, lol. I'm like Tim, Yes you have unreal talent on this team, but there is alot of basketball just yet ole buddy and they ain't won it yet. Ky will be tested and probably beat you watch and see.

West Virginia can beat them.
Duke can beat them.
Hell,the way this Cornell team is playing they might beat them. My God if that happens and The Little Blue Nation looses to any Ivy League school that doesn't even allow basketball scholarships and they are called ''The Big Red'', they better start a suicide hotline up there in Lexington, lol. Calipari would go from Hero TO Zero real fast, lol.

If that happens Pitino would be over here looking for a job asking if there are any new I-talion restaurants in town!