Enough with amateur hour-Lets talk Final Four

[KerryRhodes]

For those Cards fans who still watch games despite UofL not advancing.

I picked Carolina from the beginning. This has been a tournament of upsets.
Sentimental favorite is gonzaga. Dont like the fighting john stocktons. Not because
they knocked the Cards out of the last tournament. They play in the lowest P5 conference.
(ACC, Big10, Pac12, Big12, BE, WCC). Dont think theyre quite tested.

Scar-naw. Craig Hawley (look it up) says no. Been a fun ride. These guys are more like
86' LSU. Dont see a 83'NC State or 85'Nova in them.

Nike U BKA Oregon has a beast player in Bell. Hope JJ, Anas, Ray, and Malik have been watching
this dude. He WONT be denied.

Carolina beats Oregon
Gonzaga beats Scar. Would be a fun Title game Carolina vs Scar.

Carolina beats Gongzaga monday night.

Talk about missed titles. Carolina should have won last year, 1998, 1997, 1977.

 

[zipp]

I don't fill out a bracket anymore. Carolina's my objective 1st choice because of their ACC connection. The Zags would be my sentimental favorite after Carolina...

 

[earsky]

I think NC has bought the defense Roy is selling.It makes them a tough matchup for most.

Tbs,when this thing started,I was having a conversation with somebody about Gonzaga.They were of the mindset that it would be same ole,same ole.My gut then and now is it might be their time.

I like the Zags.

 

[ThroughBlue]

South Carolina for the upset but I don't really care either way. Would be cool for Gonzaga to win one and Oregon because cheaters never win

 

[Cue Card]

If I had to bet on the champ from these four, I would have to go with the traditional power UNC.

With that stated, Oregon has been impressive and could very well end up in the championship game. Gonzaga has lost just 1 game all season long, but the way USCjr is playing defense, they might be staring at loss #2.

My gut choice (not heart) is Oregon. Not sure why other than they seem to be playing at a very high level.

 

[KozmasAgain]

I am hoping for UNC because of the ACC but I think it is up for grabs. I really don't want USC because I would hate for one of the 3 good teams from the sec too win it.

 

[arizan]

Have a good friend who grew up in South Carolina and is a huge fan, so I'm hoping they can pull it off.

Gonzaga would be a good story, neutral on UNC. There's something about Oregon I just don't like. I can't really put my finger on it, but I really don't want them to win.

 

[Mayoman]

Ducks over the Heels.
USCjr upset over Zags.

Then its the Ducks quacking over the gameCacks! Oregon brings home #2, bookends at that.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Ducks over the Heels.
USCjr upset over Zags.

Then its the Ducks quacking over the gameCacks! Oregon brings home #2, bookends at that.

I could live with that.

 

[Birdie King]

I don't fill out a bracket anymore. Carolina's my objective 1st choice because of their ACC connection. The Zags would be my sentimental favorite after Carolina...

I second this motion.

 

[Pervis_Griffith]

I think the Zags will beat South Carolina.

And I think the Oregon - UNC game is a toss up.

Oregon is for real. If the bright lights of the Final Four stage don't effect them early, I think they'll take down UNC. UNC has the advantage of being there last year, which could be important. But Oregon is impressive. I think this game will be a blast. And ultimately, the winner of this one, will win it all.

 

[LouisvilleKid79]

I like Oregon as well. For all the negative talk about the Final Four, I think we could potentially see two really good games. Several story lines and for a junkie like me, I actually think it's an intriguing Final Four. It's not what I or most expected but it's still interesting.

I have UNC on my bracket as well, but there is something about this Oregon team. This team is playing with a serious chip on their shoulder. The comments that several of the Oregon players made directly after the KU game about the perceptions and negative talk about West Coast hoops were telling. They hear all the chatter and are playing like they are out to prove a point. Oregon will need to bring the same toughness they showed against KU though in order to beat UNC. UNC is also playing with a purpose and motivation to finish the deal this time around. I like Oregon to win it, but UNC has the experience.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...blow-west-coast-stereotypes-out-of-the-water/

Does the clock strike midnight for Cinderella? South Carolina is playing with so much confidence right now... I would not be surprised at all if South Carolina beats Gonzaga. I think both of these games are toss ups.