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Post by MTS on Mar 12, 2023 18:27:14 GMT -5
I like UConn to win this game. Iona’s last loss was to Siena in January 27th and I think Pitino’s Iona career ends in Albany.
Albany got some really good games and potentially good games in the Round of 32.
(5) Miami vs (12) Drake- 7:25 (TBS)
(4) Indiana vs (13) Kent St - 9:55pm (TBS)
(5) St. Mary’s vs (12) VCU - 2pm (TBS)
(4) UConn vs (13) Iona - 4:30pm (TBS)
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Post by diamonddog on Mar 12, 2023 18:30:58 GMT -5
Drake
Indiana
St. Mary's
UConn
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Post by greengold4ever on Mar 12, 2023 18:53:36 GMT -5
this is a fantastic bracket............two sets of 4-5 seeds, cha ching................and here are some story lines.
Indiana - blue blood storied program, they have Davis who will be a 1st rd NBA draft pick, coach is Mike Woodson played & coached for the Knicks so NY connection
Kent St - from the MAC, those teams always are tough outs and typically win games in the big dance
Miami - coached by Jim Larranaga a HOF coach, and a native NYer from the Bronx
Drake - has ex-Siena PG is Roman Penn
UConn - potential final 4 team, with hometown Andre Jackson from Albany Academy starting
Iona - led by Pitino, and gets to play in a building where historically Iona has had tons of success
Saint Mary's - also the Gaeis, has frosh standout PG Mahaney, they beat up Gonzaga once this season
VCU - still has an athletic bunch that uses the Havoc defense installed by Shaka Smart, coached by Mike Rhoades a one time candidate for Siena job
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Post by OneIndian on Mar 12, 2023 19:25:47 GMT -5
Great card, I’m psyched.
Lamo Iona gets a home game.
Now we get to see what Rick would have looked like with a full Pearl St arena pulling for him.
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Post by SienaRocks on Mar 12, 2023 19:53:09 GMT -5
I wish we didn't have Iona in the Albany. bracket. It gives me a reason to root for UConn, a team I detest since the days of arrogant Jim Calhoun. I also wish we'd have gotten a #1 seed, just like 1995 when we didn't have a #1 either.
Otherwise some attractive teams that will be fun to watch.
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Post by gorvy on Mar 12, 2023 20:17:34 GMT -5
Great card, I’m psyched. Lamo Iona gets a home game. Now we get to see what Rick would have looked like with a full Pearl St arena pulling for him. UConn will dominate the attendance for this game. |
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Post by OneIndian on Mar 12, 2023 20:20:20 GMT -5
Great card, I’m psyched. Lamo Iona gets a home game. Now we get to see what Rick would have looked like with a full Pearl St arena pulling for him. UConn will dominate the attendance for this game. Maybe I’m betting a lot of tix sold locally |
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Post by MTS on Mar 12, 2023 20:38:28 GMT -5
Great card, I’m psyched. Lamo Iona gets a home game. Now we get to see what Rick would have looked like with a full Pearl St arena pulling for him. I’m not sure Iona is getting the local support. This is not St. Peter’s. And UConn is going to bring a lot of people. |
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Post by gorvy on Mar 12, 2023 21:45:55 GMT -5
Great card, I’m psyched. Lamo Iona gets a home game. Now we get to see what Rick would have looked like with a full Pearl St arena pulling for him. I’m not sure Iona is getting the local support. This is not St. Peter’s. And UConn is going to bring a lot of people. Yup it will be at least 10 to 1 UConn. It's going to be a great atmosphere. |
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Post by glen on Mar 13, 2023 9:25:31 GMT -5
I'm betting no teams brings too many fans. MVP was likely sold out months ago.
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Post by SIENA1971 on Mar 13, 2023 10:00:31 GMT -5
I'm betting no teams brings too many fans. MVP was likely sold out months ago. Tickets are put aside for participating teams … when Siena was in DC against MD we only got tkts for that session via Siena |
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Post by indian82 on Mar 13, 2023 10:40:03 GMT -5
I'm betting no teams brings too many fans. MVP was likely sold out months ago. Tickets are put aside for participating teams … when Siena was in DC against MD we only got tkts for that session via Siena Yes - plus there's the 3rd party re-sale market. |
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Post by hoopjunkie on Mar 13, 2023 11:49:52 GMT -5
I wish we didn't have Iona in the Albany. bracket. It gives me a reason to root for UConn, a team I detest since the days of arrogant Jim Calhoun. I also wish we'd have gotten a #1 seed, just like 1995 when we didn't have a #1 either. Otherwise some attractive teams that will be fun to watch. Didnt we get a #2 seed (UMass?). They were GREAT that year. |
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Post by greengold4ever on Mar 13, 2023 12:12:12 GMT -5
I wish we didn't have Iona in the Albany. bracket. It gives me a reason to root for UConn, a team I detest since the days of arrogant Jim Calhoun. I also wish we'd have gotten a #1 seed, just like 1995 when we didn't have a #1 either. Otherwise some attractive teams that will be fun to watch. Didnt we get a #2 seed (UMass?). They were GREAT that year. yes, with Calipari & Marcus Camby, they beat Saint Peters with Ted Fiore and Mike Frensley (ponytail).........but UMass did lose the East regional final later on to OK State............... |
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Post by MikeC on Mar 13, 2023 17:02:28 GMT -5
Didnt we get a #2 seed (UMass?). They were GREAT that year. yes, with Calipari & Marcus Camby, they beat Saint Peters with Ted Fiore and Mike Frensley (ponytail).........but UMass did lose the East regional final later on to OK State............... SPC hung around...were within I think 5 with about 5 minutes left before UMASS pulled away. Big upset that day was 14 ODU led by Petey Sessoms (35 points) taking out 3 seeded Villanova (led by Kerry Kittles and Jason Lawson) in triple OT. If memory serves, Villanova had 2 or 3 chances to win on a last second shot, but couldn't get it done. Not in Albany, but on the same day, Weber St. took out Michigan St. (whom a lot of folks had in the Final 4). Also the first time I ever saw the Stanford Tree...Glorious! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItGoz9Hzk8MFun day! |
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