A minute and 20 seconds into the second half, Memphis has only scored 22 points, but UCLA’s lead is only 6 points because the Bruins are 6 of 19 from the free-throw line. If UCLA doesn’t go to the Final Four, they’ll know why.
UPDATE: Okay, both of these teams are sucking it up, big-time. Can we please put some other team into the Final Four instead? How about Washington? Or perhaps Boston College? Hell, even Texas deserves it more than these clowns, based on how they’re playing right now.
UPDATE 2: Worst. Game. Ever.
UCLA wins, 50-45. It’ll be Bruins vs. Tigers, instead of Tigers vs. Tigers, in the Final Four.
Pool update to follow after I walk the dog.
P.S. Greg Gumbel got it right: “So, UCLA played less poorly than Memphis did.” Heh.
I have to agree. fUTLA has yet to look stellar this tourney, but they keep winning. Memphis looked outstanding its first three games, but looks atrocious today.
Between Kansas’s first-round exit, Pitt’s second-round exit, Gonzaga’s massive choke job, UCLA’s suck-and-advance strategy, and Memphis’s crappy play today, the Oakland region certainly isn’t doing anything to dispel the Selection Sunday notion that it was by far the weakest.
Hmmm. Picking upi the dribble for no reason, thus forcing yuorself to call TO. Unable to inbound resulting in calling final TO. Throwing the ball away.
What is it with ill-advised passes in this tourney???
It would be poetic justice for UCLA to choke this lead away. But unlike the Bruins two nights ago, Memphis doesn’t seem primed to take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes.
Just like UW last night? What are you talking about? The Huskies made a couple of key mistakes, yeah, but overall, they played great. And the biggest “mistake” that everyone is talking about, Appleby not taking it in for the layup after the steal, I think was strategically sound — they needed to WIN, not just tie. Washington couldn’t afford another overtime, not with their entire team fouled out. It was now or never.
the Oakland region certainly isn’t doing anything to dispel the Selection Sunday notion that it was by far the weakest.
And the DC region has looked stellar? UConn’s been a joke of a 1 seed so far, and the 2, 3, and 4 seeds all went out in the 2nd round. And once fUTLA beats LSU, will that mean the Oakland region was stronger than the Atlanta region, which more or less played to seed the first two rounds and had Duke flame out in the 2nd round? The Minneapolis region is the only one I’ve been impressed by, sans Ohio State.
It was largely my greatest fear in the tourney with these Tigers. I’ve seen moments of it earlier in the season (at home vs Texas) where they had multiple open looks at good shots, and simply could not knock them down.
Not being able to hit their shots means not being able to press the fullcourt for a few extra steals.
Oh well. They’re young. Maybe most of them will be back for another run next year, with that under their belts.
That being said, I’ll certainly admit that they looked like crap last night.
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March 25th, 2006 at 8:32:56 pm
From wearesc.com, a post from an LSU homer:
“Butif we play utla next will the trojan fan base say geaux tigers or go ruins?????”
Someone responded: “Go Firing Squad!!!”
Heh.
March 25th, 2006 at 8:34:09 pm
The Memphis Tigers appear to be employing a modified hack-a-Shaq strategy on Ryan Hollins, and it’s working.
March 25th, 2006 at 8:35:19 pm
Also, Memphis is 0-9 from downtown.
March 25th, 2006 at 8:50:00 pm
With 11:41 left & UCLA up 35-29, it looks pretty much over.
I dont see Memphis scoring 35+ today.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:14:15 pm
I have to agree. fUTLA has yet to look stellar this tourney, but they keep winning. Memphis looked outstanding its first three games, but looks atrocious today.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:17:45 pm
Between Kansas’s first-round exit, Pitt’s second-round exit, Gonzaga’s massive choke job, UCLA’s suck-and-advance strategy, and Memphis’s crappy play today, the Oakland region certainly isn’t doing anything to dispel the Selection Sunday notion that it was by far the weakest.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:22:29 pm
This is why, Brendan, I always want my team to go to the West bracket (unless I am virtually guaranteed games on my home floor).
March 25th, 2006 at 9:23:47 pm
The quality of play just sucks in this game. The fundamentals of bball are no longer taught (see both teams free throw shooting stats).
March 25th, 2006 at 9:24:42 pm
Hmmm. Picking upi the dribble for no reason, thus forcing yuorself to call TO. Unable to inbound resulting in calling final TO. Throwing the ball away.
This is Pac 10 ball. Just like UW last night.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:27:15 pm
What is it with ill-advised passes in this tourney???
It would be poetic justice for UCLA to choke this lead away. But unlike the Bruins two nights ago, Memphis doesn’t seem primed to take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:29:17 pm
Just like UW last night? What are you talking about? The Huskies made a couple of key mistakes, yeah, but overall, they played great. And the biggest “mistake” that everyone is talking about, Appleby not taking it in for the layup after the steal, I think was strategically sound — they needed to WIN, not just tie. Washington couldn’t afford another overtime, not with their entire team fouled out. It was now or never.
March 25th, 2006 at 9:29:27 pm
Tell me again why Calipari is considered a top coach?
March 25th, 2006 at 10:08:38 pm
Tell me again why Calipari is considered a top coach?
Two words.
Dick Vitale.
March 25th, 2006 at 11:36:04 pm
the Oakland region certainly isn’t doing anything to dispel the Selection Sunday notion that it was by far the weakest.
And the DC region has looked stellar? UConn’s been a joke of a 1 seed so far, and the 2, 3, and 4 seeds all went out in the 2nd round. And once fUTLA beats LSU, will that mean the Oakland region was stronger than the Atlanta region, which more or less played to seed the first two rounds and had Duke flame out in the 2nd round? The Minneapolis region is the only one I’ve been impressed by, sans Ohio State.
March 26th, 2006 at 12:51:34 pm
It was largely my greatest fear in the tourney with these Tigers. I’ve seen moments of it earlier in the season (at home vs Texas) where they had multiple open looks at good shots, and simply could not knock them down.
Not being able to hit their shots means not being able to press the fullcourt for a few extra steals.
Oh well. They’re young. Maybe most of them will be back for another run next year, with that under their belts.
That being said, I’ll certainly admit that they looked like crap last night.