You get the sense that if Roy Williams and John Vergos had more time to spend together they’d be REALLY good friends. They both have a timbre and tenor that indicates where they’re from–Vergos’ family came from Greece, but he is a Memphis original; Williams famously dadgums through a Western NC drawl. They are both… Read more »
Tag: 2017 NCAA Tournament
SC8 Recap: Devils can’t handle spurting Cocks
Who Won: South Carolina Why: Duke couldn’t get a stop in the 2nd half, and South Carolina played outstanding zone defense that took away a lot of Duke’s advantages. GIF @crazietalker pic.twitter.com/JadxKadv2D — Aaron Earls (@WardrobeDoor) March 20, 2017 What will people be talking about? Duke, a 2 seed, played a true road game in… Read more »
UNC, ACC Avoid Total Doomsday Scenario in Win Over Arkansas: the SC8 Recap
Who Won: UNC 72, Arkansas 65 Why: Despite falling apart late in the first half and looking sloppy through most of the second, Arkansas fell apart even worse in the final 4 minutes (sure, credit UNC’s defense some, too). GIF: That was a hog-wild ride What will people be talking about? Roy Williams not calling a… Read more »
Sweet 16 not in the Cards for Louisville
Who Won: Michigan beat Louisville, 73-69 Why: Michigan couldn’t miss in the 2nd half. GIF: We are so sad right now with the ACC teams via GIPHY What will people be talking about? Is the ACC overrated? What should people be talking about? Ok maybe the ACC was a bit “overrated”. The league itself was… Read more »
SC8 Recap: Virginia avoids blowing a lead at least
Who Won: Florida beat UVA 65-39 Why: UVA scored less than 1 point per minute. GIF: via GIPHY What will people be talking about? UVA scoring 39 freaking points. What should people be talking about? UVA scoring 39 freaking points in a game that is 40 minutes. But seriously, this was a bad game at a… Read more »
SC8 Recap: Hamilton throws away his shot vs. Musketeers
Who Won: NOT THE ACC Why: BECAUSE FLORIDA STATE SUCKED ASS AND I HATE THEM RIGHT NOW GIF What will people be talking about? THE ACC IS SO BAD RIGHT NOW WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON What should people be talking about? HOW BAD OTHER THINGS ARE LIKE LITERALLY EVERYTHING IN AMERICA STOP… Read more »
West Virginia Issues Notre Dame Deliverance From Tourney: the SC8 Recap
Who Won: West Virginia beat Notre Dame 83-71. Why: Notre Dame never recovered from being down 10-0, and didn’t have a great plan for the press. GIF that describes the game: Notre Dame out. What will people be talking about: Most likely the discussion will center around how tough West Virginia’s press is, but VJ Beachem’s shooting… Read more »
Michigan State Effs U: the SC8 Recap
Who Won: Michigan State beat Miami, 78-58 Why: After looking strong and building an early lead, Miami was absolutely blitzed by a 30-8 Spartan run and never recovered GIF: Hurricanes don’t do so well in Tulsa What will people be talking about? How Tom Izzo always wins in March even though this was an 8/9 game and… Read more »