Above is pictured the first-edition cover of a fantastic book, Walter Miller, Jr.’s “A Canticle For Liebowitz.” Be warned, even I found it a tad dark (and square on the nose social commentary, which made it all the more chilling). But one will also feel like a Jesuit-by-osmosis afterwards, which is the tie-in for tonight’s commenting. For ’tis Easter Eve, and celebrants or no, we are faithfully hoping for an all-Jesuit final of Loyola-Chi**** v. Villanova. Because fuck Michigan, and especially fuck Kansas (though thanks for beating Duke). I’m sure Jesus Himself would agree, and consider it a fine early Resurrection Day present.
#11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+5.5, +230) v. #3(W) Michigan (6:09, TBS)
Both of these teams play solid defense, but the Ramblers’ is a touch above that. In the tourney especially, it’s been nothing short of fantastic. Should they continue to have flawless offensive motion like they did in the Flacco Eight, then Loyola is the value play here, not just the sentimental one. Michigan still relies too much on the 3, and chucker teams can always go cold. The one issue to watch is whether the Wolverines can successfully leverage their size advantage into a rebounding mismatch. That would likely turn the tide in their favour, and set Hippo a-drinkin. But surely we can get Sister Jean to the finals, at least!
#1(E) Villanova v. #1(MW) Kansas (+5, +180) (8:49, TBS)
Let’s appreciate for a moment the difference between this and the ladies’ dance, where all #1 seeds advanced. A fun tournament has to have a mixture of power and entropy (ok, I’d be fine with ALL entropy), and so far the Goliath factor has come from Villanova. They’re really good, y’all. Have been all season. Kansas…is more up and down, even during games. They almost pissed away a huge lead against both Seton Hall and Clemson, and needed a certain tripping enthusiast to choke in the Flacco Eight. It’s a sign of great respect for both Loyola and ‘Nova that the Jayhawks are a half-point away from as big an underdog as the Ramblers in this round despite the 1 seed and the pedigree. And I don’t have any cash on this moneyline (and did nae when they were +200 and +195, respectively).
3 pointer more like 3 nails through the hands and feet amirit?
“I don’t think the story here is ‘nails of the cross found, exclamation mark.’ I think the story is ‘nails of the cross found, question mark?'”
these guys are hemorrhaging turnovers… yikes!
What the fuck is that horn????? I keep looking outide ready to shae my fist at someone.
its the annoying Alamo Dome shot clock buzzer. hahaha
Full Scorpion. Nice.
the world is shit, and always will be.
Sometimes things turn out great.
yes, hillbillies crippling themselves is a nice occasional respite
This could turn ugly.
-Blair Walsh
“Damn right!”
-Romans
ugh, falling apart
Man, I can’t believe I am saying this re a Roger Ayers crew – but a very well-officiated game.
He’s a rock out there.
oh wow, that was just sick
Remember that one year when all the final four teams were blue? Kansas, Kentucky, someone else, and someone else?
think the Holes were one
And Memphis I think; but maybe I’m thinking of the year that all four 1 seeds made it.
pre-announcing my solemn vow – I will boycott any hypothetical Michigan/Kansas final.
FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK
LOL!
“This is extremely dangerous to our democracy.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWLjYJ4BzvI&feature=youtu.be
Creeeeeepy!
speaking of ass worms…
Heh, the people in the thumbnail, and I guess most of the anchors in the vid, look like they got hit by Homer’s makeup shotgun.
fuck I hate Michigan
Such an obvious “banner bait” (heh) comment that I want to downvote it. But by gum I hate them so much I already this is great’d it .
I shot hoops at the basketball court outside today. but it was windy so I went in early. Oh well, still was fun.
Ass worms commercial!
GODDAMMIT MICHIGAN JUST DIE ALREADY!!!!!
– Some guy from Nazareth
Zero fouls on Loyola
That’s weird, all their fouls weren’t supposed to be forgiven until tomorrow.
Why haven’t these players been fined/suspended for all wearing different color shoes? This is why basketedball will never be as big as football.
no “I” in uniform ,, ppl forget that
I haven’t seen a Custer scalp the opposition like this since…
So, uh, good times, right?
http://hollywoodlife.com/2018/03/29/nxivm-cult-member-interview-allison-mack-arrest/
Loyola is such an admirable team. They stick together, and they have balls the size of church bells.
I now expect Moose to find a picture of a dude with gigantism of les testicles.
I am indeed playing a dangerous game
Mine hang down to my knees these days.
Does that count?
Ohhhh….Genesis and the Ramones.
Oh sorry….Romans.
Meh, fuck it….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLlLtSG7xe4
That is a trap. A search I’d like to avoid right now.
Fuck yo’ shitty packing tape!!!!!
This grass is fresh and green……. but maybe on the other side of the valley…….
Deffo watching this half on Loyola homer channel.
gets a little confusing with 2 Michigan homer feeds
dat English, yo
How many hours in the driveway, you know?
I think my mother thinks I’m stupid. Or maybe just insane. Both are probably true.
But I have faith you guys will get my stupid humour.
Mom: Stop trying to just scare the geese and the squirrels. Shoot ’em in the head. They drive me crazy.
Me: They drive you crazy? Like no one else? They drive you crazy, and you can’t help yourself?
Mom: Yes….just kill ’em all.
(Mom has become scary)
Or a huge metal fan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAITxlCsj4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtvmTu4zAMg
7. Postdated cryptochecks.
Evening commentists, hope you are all well. Just drove 6 hours through the mountains. I feel like a regular Paul Tracy minus the dyed hair.
Come on Sister Jean and Rock Chalk, Gamblor implores you!!!
[door flies open]
[rushes in. Breathless, sweating]
[smooths back hair]
[adjusts necktie]
[shoots cuffs]
…AND BOY ARE YOUR SALMON ARMS TIRED?!?!1
When I went beer shopping earlier, I’m now really wishing I’d bought a Porter.
That woulda been cool.
Are any of the rest of the coaches/players named India Pale Ale by chance???
Dammit.
BIG FINISH!
That’s NOT what she said.
– Michael Avenatti
Wow, what a fantastic last minute!
Is the game horn driving anyone else crazy?
I’m already crazy, so my baseline is not representative.
Also, yes.
so…who hasn’t made they coaching hire yet and is waiting on this Loyola cat?
Won’t he have to sit out a year for transferring…
The Browns.
#Porter2ThePauls
The FBI?
I still say “Porter Moser” is a name built fo’ country muzak.
Or a beet farm.
Porter makes career change to Butler
This game I call it getting to the end of a record at a classical music fans house because it’s Rahkman, off, Wagner, on.
merde, that layup needed to go in
Good production work there, the shot of Krutwig on the bench after that Wagner(?)
basket.
yeah, I bet he’s right back in and stays there. His achilees heel is that he tires quickly
You think he’s NBA?
needs to work on a few things first, but he’s got quite a bit of skill
UM surrendering their size advantage, Poor coaching.
I sez that, they immediately adjust.
active hands without fouling. It’s a clinic.
WHEW. Game on!
or not. SIGH
They’ll be ok.
– Caiaphas
Ramblers’ D is on point, they just need to start hitting shots.
Did George Mason make it to the final four that one year, or only the elite 8?
4
That got Larranaga his Miami gig.
My apologies. My memory sucks.
They did make final four yrs earlier, but it was an elite 8 before Miami overpaid.
Oh shit. The game started on time.
I picked the wrong time to shower I guess.
Meeeeechigan getting away with a LOT of contact. Loyola been ripped off of at least 5 FTs already.
Ramblers are stone cold. Or stoned.
They’ll rise again tomorrow.
Hey gang! Wasn’t that National Anthem (absolutely sensational/the worst fucking thing you’ve ever heard)?!
/practicing to be a CNN panelist
I kept it muted, and feel validated.
Soothing music on the hi-fi?
We’ve got a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit taking on an actual wheelin’ Jesuit! It’s the Final Four on CBS!
really, I can go to truTV and get Loyola homers? hmmm
small team starts by pounding it inside. Cool!
Ban elevated courts
THANK YOU!!!!!
I hate that shit.
Reminds me of Kevin Ware everytime.