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theeboredone
Smash Legend
It's poor talent with a mix of good defense. But more poor talent.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Which is why we watch NBA basketball.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
It's actually why I'm not too big on College Football either. It's just sad to see a Team A light up Team B for a 30-40 point blowout. Also sucks when a corner can't do **** against a good receiver LOL.
I haven't watched the NBA closely in years, I just have no emotional investment in any of the teams...also doesn't help that KU hasn't had a superstar alum in like 15 years
Actually Kirk Hinrich wasn't bad for a while
I think it's the sheer amount of games in the regular season that turns me off—that and the usual lethargic atmosphere of the arenas makes it hard for me to become interested until the playoffs. As opposed to the professional sport that I do watch closely, tennis. But then again, I played tennis in high school, so maybe it's just a matter of relating to it more
Actually Kirk Hinrich wasn't bad for a while
I think it's the sheer amount of games in the regular season that turns me off—that and the usual lethargic atmosphere of the arenas makes it hard for me to become interested until the playoffs. As opposed to the professional sport that I do watch closely, tennis. But then again, I played tennis in high school, so maybe it's just a matter of relating to it more
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Yeah I get yeah. I've watched roughly 65 Laker games this year, but even then sometimes it does feel like a drag, because the players themselves don't take it seriously at times due to the long season.
If anything, I don't mind the lockout happening if it shortens the season to about 60-40 games.
And being a Laker fan for so long, I already have that "emotional" investment. Just gotta stick with a team.
If anything, I don't mind the lockout happening if it shortens the season to about 60-40 games.
And being a Laker fan for so long, I already have that "emotional" investment. Just gotta stick with a team.
Jane
Smash Hero
agreed. i still enjoy me some occasional NBA though. and yeah playoffs are always fun.
Masmasher@
Smash Lord
its hard to watch college ball for me
theres so many slips and mistakes that dont happen in the nba. games are much more fluid.
collge foot ball is a little bit better (plus tcu won the rose bowl so that helps lmao) but more or less theres little tiny things that we take for granted when watching sports on the pro level that when you see them in college its annoying.
the only game that you dont see much of a difference in between pro and college play is baseball
theres so many slips and mistakes that dont happen in the nba. games are much more fluid.
collge foot ball is a little bit better (plus tcu won the rose bowl so that helps lmao) but more or less theres little tiny things that we take for granted when watching sports on the pro level that when you see them in college its annoying.
the only game that you dont see much of a difference in between pro and college play is baseball
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Butler is absolutely blowing it right now on offense.
Jane
Smash Hero
theres only one sensible answer.
uconn must be utilizing some sort of voodoo magic to make all the teams they played against play like ****.
uconn must be utilizing some sort of voodoo magic to make all the teams they played against play like ****.
I see your point of view with this—sort of like watching top level vs. mid-level Smash matches—but I also think lots of things in college basketball make up for the overall amateur talent.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Butler is shooting under 20% for the whole game right now... -.-
Worst finals shooting % ever?
Worst finals shooting % ever?
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
That was hard to watch Butler barely even put up a fight at all towards the end... The game shouldn't have even been that close. What a letdown for a championship game.
This game reminds me of my highschool's football team this year. We went undefeated for the whole year all the way to the state championship, and we ended up losing 0-24 a complete blowout.
This game reminds me of my highschool's football team this year. We went undefeated for the whole year all the way to the state championship, and we ended up losing 0-24 a complete blowout.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
LMAO. Sorry, TRG...that's just fail on your HS.
Yeah, this game just proved why I'm not big on College ball. The atmosphere is definitely better than the NBA, but you can even argue that some stadiums get ridiculously loud in playoff games. Anyone remember the Thunder vs Lakers? Goldenstate vs Mavs? Thunder and Warriors fans were off the charts.
Yeah, this game just proved why I'm not big on College ball. The atmosphere is definitely better than the NBA, but you can even argue that some stadiums get ridiculously loud in playoff games. Anyone remember the Thunder vs Lakers? Goldenstate vs Mavs? Thunder and Warriors fans were off the charts.
Well it goes both ways. Remember Syracuse v. KU in 2003, Illinois v. UNC in 2005, or KU v. Memphis in 2008—both great games with tons of NBA level talent, drama, emotion. A lot of it has to do with the one-and-done aspect of the NCAA tournament, there's always more at stake, and there's no paycheck at the end of the day to comfort the losers.
But then there are the games like tonight where you're just like, "I wish Kobe was here" LOL
But then there are the games like tonight where you're just like, "I wish Kobe was here" LOL
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Ehhh I'm used to it. The week that followed that game was probably the most depressing week of SMHS history. :\
I'd argue that some NBA games have just as much energy at times.
Here's a good example... I know you won't like it bored lol but the crowd went crazy after LBJ dunked it. That game had such a playoff atmosphere- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fFQdOTqkM4&feature=player_embedded
Would've been better without the token over-the-top arena announcer and sound effects afterwards lol
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Yeah, that was another good moment crowd wise, but it doesn't live up to Golden State or OKC. Here is another.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ikaIDz-Ck
I remember my senior year at HS. Went to Semi-Finals, and lost to the team that won it all in double OT. The finals was a joke as we could have whooped them just as bad. Oh well. All I can say I got to chill with Rex Burkhead...RB for Nebraka xD.
The one and done ruling is really bad. I mean...kids aren't getting much of an education, so why bother having them in college if they can just skip to the NBA? On top of that, a lot of one and done players come out and are not developed fully potential and talent wise. I think it should be 3 and done if you ask me. Just like the NFL. That way, a college team can stay relevant, players can develop their skills, and rookies don't get overpaid for being serviceable on the floor.
Also, been hearing a lot of radio talk about if college athletes should get paid, because for those who are coming from unfortunate and low income areas, it's tough to get a job while being an athlete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ikaIDz-Ck
I remember my senior year at HS. Went to Semi-Finals, and lost to the team that won it all in double OT. The finals was a joke as we could have whooped them just as bad. Oh well. All I can say I got to chill with Rex Burkhead...RB for Nebraka xD.
The one and done ruling is really bad. I mean...kids aren't getting much of an education, so why bother having them in college if they can just skip to the NBA? On top of that, a lot of one and done players come out and are not developed fully potential and talent wise. I think it should be 3 and done if you ask me. Just like the NFL. That way, a college team can stay relevant, players can develop their skills, and rookies don't get overpaid for being serviceable on the floor.
Also, been hearing a lot of radio talk about if college athletes should get paid, because for those who are coming from unfortunate and low income areas, it's tough to get a job while being an athlete.
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
I am I not suprised that this was on TNT. Had this game been on ABC there is no way you would have heard the crowd at all. Remember when games used to be on NBC? Man those were the days. Better announcers, crowd noice wasn't toned down, ohh and of course John Tesh's Roundball Rock!
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Totally dude both teams played so good especially Butler 18% FG shooting FTW doood!
Totally agree about the presentation and announcers...why doesn't Gus Johnson do the NBA playoffs lol
Masmasher@
Smash Lord
i am still perplexed as to why college athletes think they should be paid
theeboredone
Smash Legend
You shouldn't just look at basketball and football players. Think about Division 2, Division 3, swimming, tennis, golf, etc, etc. Not everyone goes pro, and college sports is a huge time investment. They don't have time to get a job like normal students. Colleges make a huge amount of money profit wise from sports, and it's a shame that players don't even see a piece of it.
For example, you'll still see people wearing the TCU #5 jersey. Guess who wore that back in the day? LT. They are pretty much selling that number and that jersey, because of his name.
For example, you'll still see people wearing the TCU #5 jersey. Guess who wore that back in the day? LT. They are pretty much selling that number and that jersey, because of his name.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
I agree with bored I think college athletes should get some sort of sum of money.
Nothing crazy like professional athletes get but at least a decent amount.
Nothing crazy like professional athletes get but at least a decent amount.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Oh yeah for sure. I mean, most athletes do get a full ride and what not, but that doesn't cover for apartment, food, etc. Plus, it can be used as an incentive to not have the one and done thing. That's why college bball players leave...for the money.
KrazyGlue
Smash Champion
What an ugly, boring, pathetic letdown of a finals game. That game was crap all the way through. I've never seen such a pathetic game in the NCAA. UConn was bad and Butler was record-breakingly pathetic. Neither team deserved to win it based on those performances. That was ugly and boring basketball and I hated it.
Fun fact: every single game in the elite eight onward went against what I wanted to happen, with the exception of Butler beating Florida.
My least favorite ending to a basketball tournament in memory. It was really just a waste of 3 hours watching that game. I have no idea why every team played so inexplicably bad against UConn, but that's really how to Huskies won. I was never really particularly impressed with them in the tournament and I still don't feel they're a great team. That was really just sad.
Fun fact: every single game in the elite eight onward went against what I wanted to happen, with the exception of Butler beating Florida.
My least favorite ending to a basketball tournament in memory. It was really just a waste of 3 hours watching that game. I have no idea why every team played so inexplicably bad against UConn, but that's really how to Huskies won. I was never really particularly impressed with them in the tournament and I still don't feel they're a great team. That was really just sad.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Don't worry dude we all feel the same way... lol
theeboredone
Smash Legend
omg wtf happen to swf?
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Idk but I don't like it... :\
theeboredone
Smash Legend
It will take some time getting used too. That's all.
Masmasher@
Smash Lord
i love it lmfao
and college athletics doesnt give much time for a job at all
besides if you move off campus your check is huge lmfao more then enough for spending money if you need it that bad
the full ride should be more then enough
athletes get paid. besides that gets into all sort of ncaa intangibles that no one wants to get into.
and college athletics doesnt give much time for a job at all
besides if you move off campus your check is huge lmfao more then enough for spending money if you need it that bad
the full ride should be more then enough
athletes get paid. besides that gets into all sort of ncaa intangibles that no one wants to get into.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Well also remember not ALL athletes get full rides. It'd be ridiculous if UT offered a full ride to every single athlete here.
KrazyGlue
Smash Champion
Guys, it's just a skin. You can change it to a more subtle one like Classic Blue if you want. Just go to your User CP or just use the drop-down box in the bottom-left corner of the page.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Rollin with Smash Mobile LOL.
Seriously though, I loved that game, and not just because of the outcome. Sure, 99-98 wins with tons of threes and what not can be exciting, but I love good defense, and seeing ten blocked shots is my idea of a great game.
Oh yeah, and
UCONN!!!
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Dude...that was like 30% good defense LOL. You know it's bad even when the analysts are bagging on both teams for playing terribly. Yes defense is a factor, but it should NEVER be a factor into shooting 20% or whatever the hell Butler did. Same goes for Uconn.
After the Lakers blasted the Mavs on Friday...
After the Lakers blasted the Mavs on Friday...
Jane
Smash Hero
this. all of this.
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
lmao, ya'll are just as much haters as the CBS commentators. XD
The game left a bad taste in my mouth, only because I felt bad for Butler not being able to buy a bucket. That kind of mental drain is rough on a team, but they never quit.
If anything, Butler's defense was the best(although they entered the dreaded zone and coughed away their slim lead). Butler was just tremendously outsized, and for whatever reason, the blocked shots and poor shooting traumatized them on offense. The player of the game was... I can't remember his name... but the Center for UConn. He dominated that paint, and managed to completely shut down Howard.
Seriously though, whether or not the game was rough to watch, you can't say they don't deserve to be champions. They won the games they played to get here. This ain't the BCS, it's Win or Go Home. :D
Congratz to UConn and Butler.
Now, on to real business guys. PLAYOFFS.
The game left a bad taste in my mouth, only because I felt bad for Butler not being able to buy a bucket. That kind of mental drain is rough on a team, but they never quit.
If anything, Butler's defense was the best(although they entered the dreaded zone and coughed away their slim lead). Butler was just tremendously outsized, and for whatever reason, the blocked shots and poor shooting traumatized them on offense. The player of the game was... I can't remember his name... but the Center for UConn. He dominated that paint, and managed to completely shut down Howard.
Seriously though, whether or not the game was rough to watch, you can't say they don't deserve to be champions. They won the games they played to get here. This ain't the BCS, it's Win or Go Home. :D
Congratz to UConn and Butler.
Now, on to real business guys. PLAYOFFS.