One MOAR enjoyable day/evening at hand, before the bullshit part takes over. Savour it!
#11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+1, -103) v. #9(S) Kansas State (6:09, TBS)
Not to belittle Sister Jean’s amazing ride in the least, but one can argue – with a straight face – that the Ramblers have faced a series of increasingly meh opponents (Tennessee, Nevada, now K State, who I believe was under .500 in Big Twaaaalve play) since dispatching of Miami in the 1st round. And Loyola were only 2-point dogs in THAT matchup, because they are a damned solid squadron. It’s bananacakes, but an 11-seed out of the Missouri Valley conference has a very good chance to advance to the Final Four today, having never been a +200 ML underdog. The less one says about boring-ass K State the better.
#9(W) Florida State (+4.5, +175) v. #3(W) Michigan (8:49, TBS)
I really, really want to see Scowlin’ Leonard in the Final Four. He’s one of the nation’s most criminally underrated hoopsball coaches, and he fucking deserves it. Sadly, I do not see it happening. Meeeeechigan is too hot, though chucker teams are always susceptible to cold streaks. Anyway, I like where the above picture might be heading. Huzzah, Tallahassee.
I’m really enjoying that Loyola are the best basketball team in Chicago right now, especially considering how much money went into DePaul’s new arena that’s as empty as the Rosemont Horizon was.
How many D1 schools are in Chicago? I know of Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern and UIC.
think there’s a Chicago State in the WAC of all places
Northwestern is in Evanston, not Chicago.
The other D-I schools is an obscure school on the far south side called Chicago State.
DePaul is like a very highly paid version of hell.
BOOM!!!!
Stupid kinda, but that should do it if he sinks this.
Sister Jean all like, “I ain’t even worry”
When you have seen the shit she has she aint buckle.
Armageddon could break out right now and she would walk up to Commander Jesus and ask for a Duty Assignment.
Was #5 about to attempt an Own Shot?
YES SIR!!!!!!!!!!
Except for Break Aways or Wide Open Shots, Loyola Chicago shouldn’t attempt any shot with more than 7 seconds on the Shot Clock.
I wonder if any fancy pants ivory tower intellectuals have studied what I am calling the “Commercial Synchronicity Paradox” which states that for any number of concurrent televised sporting events, at some point all of them will be in a commercial break.
Uh oh. I think the clock is about to strike Midnight on Cinderella.
they gonna stand firm. It a’ight
Heh heh…OK Loyola, let’s not fuck this up.
Yeah some of us didn’t cash out our bets early…..
all I can do is make insurance counter-bets (did that in the first half)
bet 365 no work in America?
I’m resistant to change/too lazy to learn a new platform
Just think of it as a different stripper.
I just WANT THIS for the feels
Fuck that, I want mah moneh!!!!!!!!!
As the resident self-appointed DFO Expert of Painful Playoff Losses, I’m really concerned right now.
When does the mercy rule kick in again?
Dagger in yo’ comeback heart right there, KState.
Sorry. But enjoy the flight home.
Richardson = big bollocks
Nice story about that ’63 Loyola side helping breaking the segregation barrier.
The original 3/5 over 1 upset
God willed that out of the basket.
If that last shot wasn’t proof that God’s not on your side, I don’t know what else you need.
haahahahaha god laughs in K State fans faces!!!!!
gotta root for the team with gryffindor colors….
WHEW
This is why NCAA Basketball is way better than football. Can you imagine the football equivalent of Loyola making the CFB Playoffs?
16-team playoff would have this possibility
NORTH DAKOTA STATE WOULD LIKE A WORD
It’s 70 degrees and sunny in Las Vegas right now.
Just saying.
I am pretty loaded on white wine which I don’t normally do.
Just saying.
you feel crunk, but also kinda prissy?
Yeah, need the laziness factor to kick in so I decide which wines to drink next. Dad in laws cellar is in the basement as he is a bit tipsy.
Get him high.
Always the right answer.
if DFO is any microcosm of how many folk bet on Loyola, prolly don’t feel that way…
Fuck ’em. No guts no glory.
This game is a nice example of comparative irony because Loyola Chicago’s biggest fan is a nun and Kansas State and their fans are doubting the existence of God.
c’mon guys, don’t get your ass cheeks tight
/insert priest joke
Nun of that!
I only had confidence for a BIG bet for the USF Dons in their home leg of the CBI ($110 at -3). But that’s taking candy from a baby.
Like tWBS, I really want to take that Guns Up!! ML, but having trouble talking myself into it.
San Fran v North Texas on Monday
yup, first leg at home, have to win b/c next 2 on road – don’t wanna have to sweep
Watching chi**** get this done.
Found a funny:
90% of getting older is talking about how nice the person was at the store you were just at
I have to differ with you here.
At least 50% is about the weather.
Your mathz don’t math up.
This does NOT look like an 11 seed.
They are legitimately good. No question about it. Got a good draw, but they did the work. I said from the very first post that Miami had shit luck pulling these guys as a 6.
IT’S HAPPENING!!!
Yes. Yes it is. The run continues, except for this past Saturday. that was a turrible evening with gamblor. Kinda was like DTZM in Goddess.
I’m very happy I followed my stupid gut on Loyola today.
I’m even happier my niece has finally got her belly full and settled down and I can watch this shit now finally.
Catholic DFO in full effect!
Hmmm.
/looks around for Fozz
I got ’em at +105. I bet enough (just over $700) to get me to my $3k. If they blow it, I’ll pull out at 1.5K.
nice! I only bet $69.50, but gots in at +110. Like I said, I got SUPERB timing when betting like a miser,
It was sitting at even all damned day. I was still gonna bet the line anyway. Then it jumped to +105 and I grabbed it.
Still might put a little on TT ML tomorrow. We’ll see. But I’m more or less done now.
keep the boot on that neck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdisJv5j0xo
That was 100% clean
wait, they overruled that 3? How?
Go FOAR the KILL, Ramblers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX6ndnb80h0
Barkley going with FSU. Is there hope?
There is no hope. That’s the fat kiss of death.
Fat Kiss of Death is my The Cure tribute’s band name funnily enough.
Hippo, since it is only you and I here, do you know that Mogi das Cruzes is playing Regatta in hoopsball and WE CAN GAMBLE ON IT!!!!
/not sure where these teams are from. Led to believe central americas.
with all the Lesser Footy off, it really is a GAMBLOR wasteland. Probably what has allowed by hoopsball mind to focus a bit, but also makes one a bit itchy.
For once, BARKLEY is spot on – this game is VERY pretty. Basketball at its finest by Loyola.
Fuck that sounds weird, but so true.
they just showed a few plays, and the spacing and footwork is just awesome. Constant, purposeful movement. Like bees around their hive. It’s also exhausting to defend that, something to watch if K State doesn’t start the half on a big, quick run.
He picked the ‘noles, too.
Does Ron Paul have moneys on teh Ramblers or sommet??
A long way from this, but FSU/Loyola would be the strangest looking game ever.
I would LOVE to see that!!!!
SAME. Pretty sure 9 of their rotation of 10 are taller than every Loyola player.
feel good because took a nap at quarter to 4, and woke up on my own like 3 minutes before tipoff. Really needed that.
Now, just need wins by the Catholics and the Native Floridians.
Sean Connery James Bond marathon on MGM channel. See y’all tomorrow!
Fuck, they needed that play. Great patience.
Porter Moser: Supreme Court Justice, type of German rifle, or pretentious craft beer?
Duke is favoUred against Kansas? Weird.
yeah, I expected a pick ’em. But refuse to pay that evil matchup any mind.
outstanding movement. Maybe the best-coached, most confident (tied w/ FSU) side in the tourney
I do not know where to bet on that game. I hate both schools so much.
I want it so much for Scowlin’ Leonard, I can taste it. But no see it. Not betting either way. Maybe will live bet it?
That is exactly what I just thought. We think the same, even for namesakes.
This has been superb so far.
/inlaws cracked the wine out early.
Should K State advance, perhaps they will spring for the rest of they mascot’s costume?
fortunately these commercial breaks are long enough to say a rosary
man, Loyola’s motion plays are silk
Is he cupping the balls or slipping in a finger?
Considering the age of the receiver, probably can do both at the same time
Hippo my money for Gamblor has gone to Sister Jean! This run will continue.
I owe Gamblor some sort of sacrifice. Seriously. What a ride.
Evening folks. What’s the action on this game?
Sister Jean all day.
Catholic Guilt.
I be a protty by birth but still think you always go with a nun.