March Madness- Non Arizona Game Thread

ZagCatFan · Post by **ZagCatFan** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:05 pm

Zags took care of business…Cats next

BTFD

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:14 pm

All the 1seeds are being tested this week, Kansas took over in the second but Creighton kept it close for a while, down significant players.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:20 pm

All I need tomorrow is for AZ to have more points than TCU when the second half ends.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 5:43 am

Today's Schedule

Second Round — Sunday, March 20 (All times EST)

No. 4 Illinois vs. No. 5 Houston 12:10 p.m. CBS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PPG Paints Arena
No. 2 Villanova vs. No. 7 Ohio State 2:40 p.m. CBS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PPG Paints Arena
No. 2 Duke vs. No. 7 Michigan State 5:15 p.m. CBS Greenville, South Carolina Bon Secours Wellness Arena
No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 11 Iowa State 6:10 p.m. TNT Milwaukee, Wisconsin Fiserv Forum
No. 3 Texas Tech vs. No. 11 Notre Dame 7:10 p.m. TBS San Diego, California Viejas Arena
No. 2 Auburn vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 7:45 p.m. truTV Greenville, South Carolina Bon Secours Wellness Arena
No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 6 Texas 8:40 p.m. TNT Milwaukee, Wisconsin Fiserv Forum
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 9 TCU 9:40 p.m. TBS San Diego, California Viejas Arena

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:31 am

24 teams left. Only one ends their season with a win.

Holy fuck I hope it’s us.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:08 am

Chalk grouping mostly today.

Sucks I have to wait until 9:40pm but at least I’m a seasoned veteran.

ZagCatFan · Post by **ZagCatFan** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:18 am

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:18 pm Who’s this timme dude?

Timme became the third player to have back-to-back games of at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and 60% shooting in the past 30 NCAA Tournaments. Shaquille O'Neal in 1992 and Blake Griffin in 2009 were the other two.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:28 am

He has quite the potty mouth too.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:48 am

That Timme post game interview was awesome!!!

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:10 am

Go Spartans!

prh · Post by **prh** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:26 am

Who do we want here? Illinois sucks, but I don't like the revenge factor, even if we do have an additional big now. Houston is far more athletic, and apparently are the #1 team rebounding their missed threes? We don't rebound threes very well defensively. But then again, they really don't shoot that well

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:31 am

Playing Houston in Texas will be a harder matchup IMO

prh · Post by **prh** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:35 am

Illinois is just not good lol

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:36 am

For me it's a choice between hate and fear. Hate Illinois. Fear Houston.

prh · Post by **prh** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:38 am

Houston can't shoot though. They look good vs Illinois because they are moving fast, rebounding, etc. But they're not scoring, especially considering how many possessions there have been so far

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:39 am

I think TCU is a tougher match-up than either of these teams.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:40 am

"Houston can't shoot though", until we show up.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:44 am

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:18 pm Who’s this timme dude?

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:46 am

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:39 am I think TCU is a tougher match-up than either of these teams.

Really? Houston is basically a more accomplished version of TCU. Houston in San Antonio will be a dog fight. Ultimately I do agree that they probably lack the firepower but they'll be tough.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:47 am

My preference is Houston although playing them in Texas might be a challenge

Captain Obvious · Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:50 am

Gosh I didn't realize Jerry 'The King' Lawler was Illinois' coach.

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:52 am

Houston is currently shooting 14% better from the field than Illinois and yet Houston is only shooting 25%. This is one fugly game. We're so blessed to have our style of play.

Catintheheat · Post by **Catintheheat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:00 am

RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:52 am Houston is currently shooting 14% better from the field than Illinois and yet Houston is only shooting 25%. This is one fugly game. We're so blessed to have our style of play.

You know that if either team plays the Cats they will be totally focused and bring their "A" game. What was the last game that the Cats didn't get the opponents best shot?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:00 am

I hope Illinois can beat Houston. They are Cockburn and a bunch of mediocre guards. We have the bigs to limit Cockburn and / or get him into foul trouble.

Go Illini... they suck

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:01 am

You don’t want anybody according to the karma/jinx handbook.

That is all.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:03 am

Houston's O boards are gonna give Underwood a stroke.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:04 am

Moore looks like he's 30 years old.

prh · Post by **prh** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:06 am

4.6 seconds and let's just give them a wide open 3 lmao

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:21 am

Houston. We match up better with them.

Houston only has one true big and he's not physical. Should we get Illinois in the Sweet 16 and we
get one of the officiating crews that are allowing full contact wrestling Cockburn could eat Koloko alive.

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:27 am

At least they started hitting some shots hopefully making for a an easier on the eyes second half. I still think Houston takes this one but it does seem likely to come down to the final few possessions

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:55 am

Refs just called a horrible T on Ill for swinging on rim.

JFC

Post by **UAdevil** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:56 am

Terrible T

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:56 am

Get the fuck out of the way refs

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:10 am

Cougars not cougin it...

Captain Obvious · Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:11 am

The Dying illini

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:12 am

Houston wants it more.

Catintheheat · Post by **Catintheheat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:16 am

Houston it is. The Cats won't have the home court crowd. Although San Antonio is big enough it may not be that much of an advantage for Houston.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:16 am

Down goes Frazier!

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:18 am

Houston decided to not be garbage and pulled away

Illinois shooting 35% - Houston shooting 42%

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:19 am

That’s a shame.

g32knights · Post by **g32knights** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:21 am

Catintheheat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:16 am Houston it is. The Cats won't have the home court crowd. Although San Antonio is big enough it may not be that much of an advantage for Houston.

Gotta get through TCU first. After watching the #1 Seeds yesterday I'm not too comfortable with tonight's game.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:22 am

g32knights wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:21 am
Catintheheat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:16 am Houston it is. The Cats won't have the home court crowd. Although San Antonio is big enough it may not be that much of an advantage for Houston.
Gotta get through TCU first. After watching the #1 Seeds yesterday I'm not too comfortable with tonight's game.

This is the biggest AZ game tonight for quite some time.

Catintheheat · Post by **Catintheheat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:24 am

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:22 am
g32knights wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:21 am
Catintheheat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:16 am Houston it is. The Cats won't have the home court crowd. Although San Antonio is big enough it may not be that much of an advantage for Houston.
Gotta get through TCU first. After watching the #1 Seeds yesterday I'm not too comfortable with tonight's game.
This is the biggest AZ game tonight for quite some time.

As for me I don't have to be concerned about tonight. The Cats do have to be prepared but they can win.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am

Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:39 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?

Because not worrying would be weird.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:42 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?

According to kenpom it isn't.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:42 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?

Houston is #10 in both

Arizona is 7 (offense) and 20 (defense)

CatFan1399 · Post by **CatFan1399** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:53 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?

Are you new to being an Arizona fan? Welcome aboard! This is just how it is. We’re snakebit and would fear a matchup with the Weak Sisters of the Poor School of the Deaf and Blind. BTFD!

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:03 pm

azgreg wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:42 am
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:34 am Why do we worry about "defensive" teams whose defense isn't as good as ours and whose offense is way below ours?
According to kenpom it isn't.

According to Kenpom Baylor had nothing to worry about either

or Kentucky, or Tennessee. This isn't the NBA with a best of 7......its lose or go home. TCU is quite capable of sending us packing in a 1 game format.

RawleArenas · Post by **RawleArenas** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:15 pm

In games like this, it's best to forget about all of the awards and accolades (including the head coach), they don't matter. You better have a junkyard dog attitude, because these teams are looking to do what Buffalo, Wichita State and Xavier did to us.

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