Final Four Preview Thread

[navy_blue99]

I dont think the crowd is gonig to make much a difference in this game, especially with it being at the huge Georgia Dome. The crowd factor never really makes a difference when we get to the Final Four because all the teams are represented and im sure the schools are given out an equal amount of tickets.

I just dont think you should put too much stock in Florida having the crowd advantage, I dont think it matters now. Best teams will win on the court, the fans wont be a factor.

I'm not putting too much stock in it, although i do think it will be a bit of a factor. Usually the shorter the travel, the more tickets sold, and the Gainesville Sun has said the school has bought the most tickets of any of the 4 so far. But that aside, even if this game were played in England, I'd like Florida. I think their size played a factor in last year's championship game and it will play a factor next week as well. I thought UCLA matched up well against Kansas, a team that can be beat if you slow them down and take away their outside shot. The Gators are just so balanced, that even if you do take away the perimeter, you have to deal with the two big guys down low.

[BUNK MORELAND]

LOL omfg WW i just peed a tad. you funny bastard.

where u been man , u need ur avatar back dude ?

[Livin tha Life]

or something you guys can join at George Mason or Georgetown or THE ELON COLLEGE .. ?

LOL omfg WW i just peed a tad. you funny bastard.

[GamblinMan03]

I dont think the crowd is gonig to make much a difference in this game, especially with it being at the huge Georgia Dome. The crowd factor never really makes a difference when we get to the Final Four because all the teams are represented and im sure the schools are given out an equal amount of tickets.

I just dont think you should put too much stock in Florida having the crowd advantage, I dont think it matters now. Best teams will win on the court, the fans wont be a factor.

[navy_blue99]

I made a thread about this...one thing you have to keep in mind is this is going to be close to a home crowd for the Gators, especially that first game against UCLA. I already believe the Gators are more talented than the Bruins, and having the crowd behind them is only going to help them more. I'm all over Florida on saturday. UCLA's had the home crowd the first 4 games, but it will be the opposite next week.

Georgetown vs. Ohio State....I can make a case for both teams, therefore will stay away. I think whichever center stays out of foul trouble more will have the advantage. I do think Georgetown poses the biggest threat to the Gators of any in the final 4. They gave them fits in last year's sweet 16, and their size will give them fits again IF it's a Hoyas-Gators final. If it's Gators-Buckeyes, I like the Gators.

[Skinsfan]

I think the tarheels win it all...

wait a minute.... my bad....

[EddieP]

does this mean i cant say (we) or (us) or (my) when i refer to the redskins???jesus i hope this new rule of proper lingo doesnt apply to pro sports.......sports without fans is (like bricks without straw)... without true fans we would have no sport period!!!! **** i didnt need a piece of paper to figure that one out ...........back to the games i like the gators,the ohio st vs gtown is a tough call,,could go either way but iam pulling for the hoyas... i was born down dc way....LETS GO HOYAS:beerbang: LETS GO HOYAS:beerbang: LETS GO HOYAS!!!!

[yukoncornelius]

Its so hard to pick either game....

Personally I hate florida (I strongly dislike Noah's attitude, his yelling, and the way he looks LOL), and am riding the Bruins to the title game. I really like the way UCLA has been playing. Florida has had the easiest road to the final four, theres no doubt about that in my mind (they weren't impressive against Purdue or Butler). Now, they did play their best game against oregon as Humphrey and Green were both on fire. I am still going to take UCLA with the points, as I think its going to be a close game. I also think the public will be betting pretty hard on florida.

While I really like Georgetown, and personally believe they're the type of matchup that would beat florida if they were playing... I'm taking Ohio State. Theres no good way to do this analysis, I just have a lean towards OSU, especially with the way they've overcome deficits in the tourney (almost feels like destiny).

[Hackman]

Florida has come out weak in the last few in the 1st half....I haven't looked at the games yet but with FF on the under, gotta like the Florida to win with the experience but UCLA is playing tuff right now.....I like G Town, but IMO the game will come down to who gets into foul trouble 1st, ODEN or HIPPERT, both are monsters and 1st one out will hurt their team, like Gtown with more "aged" players....
Lets keep the discussion on the games, and put the other Drama aside.............With the experience and wisdom here no reason for us to not go 4-0 Sat with sides and totals....

[BUNK MORELAND]

in all honesty at this point who really cares. bottom line is that it's not easy to win 4 games regardless of who you are playing. you get every team's best effort in the tournament. JMO.




i really like the 1H under in the UCLA game right now. I think UCLA will throw some things at FLA that will require adjustments by FLA and i am not sold at all at UCLA's ability to put up big offensive numbers. FLA has sputtered in the first 12-15 minutes of every game so far in the tourney and i wouldn't be surprised to see a game hovering in the mid 20's at the half.

just trying to get a little conversation going .. That's all FF

[FlyersFan]

Florida wins over Jax St,Purdue,Butler, Oregon

UCLA wins over Weber St,Indiana,Pittsburgh,Kansas

Gtown wins over Belmont,Boston College,Vandy,North Carolina

Oh St wins over CC St,Xavier,Tenn,Memphis

?

in all honesty at this point who really cares. bottom line is that it's not easy to win 4 games regardless of who you are playing. you get every team's best effort in the tournament. JMO.




i really like the 1H under in the UCLA game right now. I think UCLA will throw some things at FLA that will require adjustments by FLA and i am not sold at all at UCLA's ability to put up big offensive numbers. FLA has sputtered in the first 12-15 minutes of every game so far in the tourney and i wouldn't be surprised to see a game hovering in the mid 20's at the half.

[BUNK MORELAND]

Who's run the Final Four has been the most impressive?

Florida wins over Jax St,Purdue,Butler, Oregon

UCLA wins over Weber St,Indiana,Pittsburgh,Kansas

Gtown wins over Belmont,Boston College,Vandy,North Carolina

Oh St wins over CC St,Xavier,Tenn,Memphis

?

[BUNK MORELAND]

Take both bigs out of the linuep

who do you like better ?

green
summers
sapp
wallace
SIXTH MAN - ewing jr

or

lewis
cook
conley jr
butler
Bench - harris or lighty

*lighty has been solid lately played 19 minutes against MEMPHIS,compared to 10 for harris, and 11 for Hunter

We very easily could see some foul trouble from one , if not both of the big men in this game.

[BoKnows]

There was a report on this subject a couple months ago... not sure how accurate, but the report stated that roughly 95% of a collegiate program's fan base never attended that school.


Yes, in Websters dictionary you can see the definition of this under University of Alabama!:laughing:As most have an issue with the education part!

[FearTheRaven]

Is it just me is was hibbert more dominating in last years tourney?

Maybe it was because he came out of no where last year.

I think G-Town will have the boards advantage mainly because of Summers and Green.

I'm gonna take the under for sure.