Monthly Archives: March 2011

BSB NCAA Pool – For the 2nd time in 3 years, Justin wins

I know they call it madness, but this tournament has been unbelievable.  Evidence?  How about 12 of the 15 entries in our pool got ZERO of the Final Four teams right?  How about no entry got more than one Final … Continue reading

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BSB NCAA Pool Standings: Justin close to the win; Walsh only one with a chance

With 8 teams still alive, there are just two possible winners of the pool, and one of them is still a fairly big long shot.  The only reason Justin hasn’t locked up the crown already is thanks to Walsh’s coin-flipping … Continue reading

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Sweet 16 Preview with BSB Pool Implications

The last really great flurry of college hoops games comes with the 8 games in two days for the Sweet 16.  Below are brief previews of each game, and a note on the implications for the 15 entries in BSB’s NCAA … Continue reading

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2011 BSB NCAA Pool Standings

Well, it was another successful four-day Annual BSB Summit in Sea Isle City, NJ this weekend, and that means it’s time to post the current BSB NCAA Pool Standings.  Bry looks to be the favorite at the moment, but there’s still plenty of pot … Continue reading

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CTC Final Recap: By an Amazing Score of 2,652 – 2,651, Rikey Wins the 2011 Overall Title

Truth is oftentimes stranger than fiction.  And, in this case, you can’t make this kind of thing up.  After 13 days, 276 games played, and 45,712 points awarded, the CTC overall title was decided by one single, solitary point.  Doogan … Continue reading

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Tournament Bracket Selections: Initial Reactions

Well, here are some unfiltered, unedited initial reactions to the brackets.  These opinions might change by Thursday…or tonight…but they are immediate. Even I – the ultimate defender of the mid-major – cannot really defend VCU or UAB.  But, that being … Continue reading

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Today’s Top Twelve: Temple Possible First-Round Draws

With the Selection Show just hours away, I wanted to start thinking about the possible first-round matchups for the Owls.  In looking at Joe Lunardi’s Bracketology that was posted before today’s games, the Owls were pegged as a 7-seed, even after … Continue reading

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CTC: Day Thirteen

After twelve days of pretty amazing basketball and intense CTC competition, it all comes down to one game (and maybe a single point) to decide the 2011 CTC overall title.  With only four games today – all worth 80 points … Continue reading

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CTC Day Twelve Recap: Rikey Wins a Big Day Twelve and Could Complete a Historic Comeback

And, then there were two.  Rikey’s correct picks of Richmond and Kansas yesterday have put him in striking distance of J, the overall leader, on the final day.  And, get this – if Kentucky wins – Rikey will win the … Continue reading

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CTC: Day Twelve

Last Update: 9:58 AM *denotes recent update Yesterday was an unbelievable day of wild finishes, blown leads, and lots of overtimes.  Can today provide anything like that?  Well, there are some more great games, and some huge CTC implications all day.  … Continue reading

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