tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post6036559285142901217..comments2024-02-23T02:43:28.895-06:00Comments on Yellow Chair Sports: NCAA Tournament Breakdown-South RegionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-66077378819161603512008-03-19T17:56:00.000-05:002008-03-19T17:56:00.000-05:00Crean was ESPN 1000 in Chicago yesterday, but with...Crean was ESPN 1000 in Chicago yesterday, but with Marquette floating under the radar, they will be more of the hot attraction (mid-major or big name program) coaches. Should we get to the Sweet 16, I would guess that a Crean media tour would be in business.Zuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155975823397091461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-72968789048257559062008-03-19T17:49:00.000-05:002008-03-19T17:49:00.000-05:00Other than Stanford, I do really like this region ...Other than Stanford, I do really like this region for Marquette, and from any region you to have win one tough game/game you shouldn't to get to Final 4. This would be the one region where I can easily see a 6 vs. 4/5 Elite 8, and any of top six seeds making it there wouldn't surprise (even Mississippi State for those who feel the need to donate money and like the thrill of upsets).Zuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155975823397091461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-26377435758892180662008-03-19T17:48:00.000-05:002008-03-19T17:48:00.000-05:00Does anyone know why Crean doesn't get any media l...Does anyone know why Crean doesn't get any media love. With all the coaches who are poping up on radio and TV this time of year I can't remember him making any appearances on national TV. Do I just need to watch 22 hours of ESPN News a day or is he absent from the spotlight?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717994816828810379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-91362891797478412272008-03-19T15:24:00.000-05:002008-03-19T15:24:00.000-05:00Despite all that has been said, don't you think th...Despite all that has been said, don't you think the bracket actually sets up nice for Marquette...as long as they play the way they SHOULD play, they could easily get to the Elite 8 or Final Four as Stanford and Texas are not world beaters.<BR/><BR/>If they can just hit their many wide open 3-pointersPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321940573509796836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-64045234415069001002008-03-19T10:12:00.000-05:002008-03-19T10:12:00.000-05:00I think Marquette needs to hire Tex Winter to be t...I think Marquette needs to hire Tex Winter to be the x and o guy...that would spell DOOM for all NCAA opponentsPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321940573509796836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-29743311238607887722008-03-18T23:45:00.000-05:002008-03-18T23:45:00.000-05:00Going into the game with a sound game plan would t...Going into the game with a sound game plan would the most important part of preparation, and I think Crean would be very good at that. In game adjustments are important, and in most cases what separates the really good from best coaches. Crean has had to learn things on the fly with this being his first head coaching position, so I do credit him for improving on things.<BR/><BR/>Also, in regards to preparation for Stanford, I'm sure someone on the staff would be looking at that ahead of time and at least creating the framework for Crean to work with. In a setting like the NCAA Tournament, especially if you expect to make a run, you have to look at things ahead of time.Zuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155975823397091461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-91720406191676616012008-03-18T20:30:00.000-05:002008-03-18T20:30:00.000-05:00What I'm banking on is the mantra, "speed kills." ...What I'm banking on is the mantra, "speed kills." I'm hoping our quick hands will be the Lopezes' doom (or doom de los Lopez). And I agree... Barnes is not a good game coach, as displayed by last year's inability to take advantage of a great starting backcourt and a once-in-a-lifetime weapon in Durant.Vinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11836050864225262267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-13032371323654279302008-03-18T19:52:00.000-05:002008-03-18T19:52:00.000-05:00Aren't most medioce Coach's characterized by an in...Aren't most medioce Coach's characterized by an inability to change gameplans during a game, or even at halftime? While I aggree that Tom Crean has gotten better than previous years at adjusting, he still seems to not do very well on the fly during the game. Part of his success could also be attributed to having a solid core of players who have been playing together for the better part of 3 seasons. While I'ld hope that would make them better able to adjust to playing in the NCAA Tournament, I think a one day turnaround to (probally) face a strong Stanford Team, at what fairly amounts to a home game, is a little much to expect unless he started watchign their game tape on Sunday night.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717994816828810379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-69617593041344072712008-03-18T17:39:00.000-05:002008-03-18T17:39:00.000-05:00When Pitt has been healthy, they have a been a rea...When Pitt has been healthy, they have a been a real good team. It took time for Fields to get back into the rotation, but when he did they looked one of best in Big East.<BR/><BR/>Also, while I like Rick Barnes as a coach and think he does not get the credit he deserves, he would be far from an excellent strategist. In fact, I would guess that Crean devises a game plan to stop Augustin and Abrams that could really fluster Texas. Crean would generally be very good at pre-game preparations, especially when given a few days ahead of time. When he struggles (and has definitely improved over the years) would be coming up with something when the other team adjusts or has a great game plan of their own.Zuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155975823397091461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400569.post-36070709256788005722008-03-18T16:26:00.000-05:002008-03-18T16:26:00.000-05:00Yeah, I really like Stanford especially after watc...Yeah, I really like Stanford especially after watching their game against UCLA last weekend. However, their guards are borderline awful. Lopez will be a lot to handle, but when looking at it objectively, Marquette could really give the Cardinal problems. IF Tom allows his trio to at least zone-press, Marquette could win handily if they hit their shots. If Stanford wasn't in line to play marquette, I could see them getting to San Antonio.<BR/><BR/>Also, I don't understand everyone love affair with Pittsburgh. They don't play well on the road (New York is really a home game for a lot of those players) and they are an awful free throw shooting team. Even though I picked Pitt to get by Oral Roberts, that would be the upset that I wouldn't be shocked with at all. <BR/><BR/>Overall, Memphis will make it out mostly because I don't think this region is as strong as people think. Look for the Tigers to get past Texas (who gets past Marquette primarily because Tom Crean gets flustered when coaching against a strategist like Barnes)Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321940573509796836noreply@blogger.com