03/21/26
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SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
posted by NoMich at 02:12 PM on March 20
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Yeah, other than first few minutes when they were kind of jittery and loose with the ball, that couldn't have gone much better for the Billikens. They just picked apart Georgia's defense and created a layup line. Starting the second half on an 18-0 run put a quick end to any thoughts of a comeback.
I'm sure the Wolverines won't be as easy to dissect, but SLU's got a nasty three-point game that they didn't even need to use last night in their pockets. If any two or three of maybe six or seven valid options get hot, they might be able to keep it close.
They're losing a couple of key guys at the end of the year, most notably Robbie Avila and Dion Brown, but Trey Green/Amari McCottrey/Ishan Sharma/Brady Dunlap are all Sophomores so there will be plenty of talent remaining and I'm hoping Schertz's extension and this flash of national prominence (even if it ends tomorrow) will give them some extra options in the transfer portal. With the Cardinals and Blues both stuck at the bottom of the standings, they've got a real good opportunity here to raise their local standing for a bit.
posted by Ufez Jones at 02:00 PM on March 20
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Sometimes I wish I was a betting man.
Two days ago, I told my brother in law to keep an eye on that Saint Louis team.
They not only killed Georgia, they extended Coach Schertz with a new 6 year contract.
Like those boys. Fun to watch. The team ball is sick.
And their game was not shown in my area last night. Had to watch clips.
Get with it TRU, TBS and all. Showcase this group.
posted by beaverboard at 01:17 PM on March 20
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
People calling for Hubert's job at UNC.
Terrence Hill's 34 points for VCU reminded me of the 36 that Weber State's Harold "The Show" Arceneaux put up on Bill Guthridge's Tar Heels in 1999. Both in black and white unis.
Some schools can keep their coaching lineage tight and family style like Duke and still maintain their standards.
UNC is not one of those programs. They can't just keep promoting from within and begging Roy to come back home from Kansas.
The run of coaching VCU has had blows some blueblood programs out of the water. They have been minting HC's for the rest of the country for decades. Even if those guys end up struggling at bigger jobs.
posted by beaverboard at 01:10 PM on March 20
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
THANKS FOR NOTHING SIENA!!!
posted by Ufez Jones at 05:07 PM on March 19
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
HPU's Chase Johnston (uniform number 99) made his very first 2 point bucket of the entire season today. Before that, it was 68 3 pointers made. LOL
posted by NoMich at 04:04 PM on March 19
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
With the High Point University (North Carolina) victory over Wisconsin today, it's officially now March Madness. It would be cool if they were the High Point Stoners, but noooooo...they had to go with the Prowlers. I'm sure it has nothing to do with that old AC/DC classic, Night Prowler. I think HPU is a very conservative campus.
posted by NoMich at 03:59 PM on March 19
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
It would be Dukish to win after Flagg and Kon were gone.
Duke not winning it last year is a bit like 1980's Houston not winning a title with Dream and Clyde.
posted by beaverboard at 12:53 PM on March 19
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
We won't hit rock bottom until duke wins the tournament
posted by NoMich at 06:43 PM on March 18
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
First Will Wade's men get knocked out of the NCAA tournament.
Then it was announced that the Panthers are trading Andy Dalton to the Eagles.
How many losses can the good people of NC endure?
posted by beaverboard at 06:34 PM on March 18
March Madness
Welp, the men's tournament is over. /cry /me displays same loser energy as the US men's baseball team taking off their silver medals before they even leave the field
posted by NoMich at 09:14 AM on March 18
March Madness
UMBC-Howard is the undercard to the Problem Man Redemption Match featuring Sean Miller and Will Wade.
posted by beaverboard at 08:24 PM on March 17
March Madness
UMBC and Howard play each other in a play-in game. They're only about 30 miles apart. Geographically closest match-up?
posted by NoMich at 02:05 PM on March 16
March Madness
It's been a fun season for SLU's Billikens, who won the A-10 Title and earned a 9-seed. They play the (8) Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday night in what looks to be one of the closest matchups on paper. Winner (almost certainly) gets Michigan!
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:59 PM on March 16
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Time to envy rcade, who can almost take a leisurely stroll to watch the golf drama unfold at TPC Sawgrass.
posted by beaverboard at 11:16 AM on March 16
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
HA! I hate their unis/helmets the most. They went from one of the most striking and pleasing sets to the worst.
posted by NoMich at 08:39 PM on March 13
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Wait, that means you're not a Patriots fan?
posted by beaverboard at 06:54 PM on March 13
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Why would they want him back so badly? It's a different era for cheating coaches and his old LSU way is now the new mainstream way.
posted by NoMich at 04:03 PM on March 13
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Ooh! I like them a lot. Good job, Titans. As for the white helmets, I have no issue with them. In fact, I wish the Panthers would switch to a white helmet. Other than the Lions, I don't really care for silver helmets.
posted by NoMich at 04:00 PM on March 13
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
The new Tennessee Titans unis have been introduced.
There's some hate for them out there, as always. I'm in favor of the changes.
It's pretty close to the old Houston Oiler look. I greatly miss the Oilers unis.
And thankfully, they got rid those awful pointy, angular uniform numbers.
People miss the flaming thumbtack logo. I'm indifferent to that.
Not in favor of the Titans going to white helmets though. I'd rather have fewer white helmets in the league.
I wish the team was still in Houston. The city stood up to Bud Adams when it came to funding a new stadium for the Oilers, but after Adams moved the team to Tennessee, the city then approved 60 percent public funding for a new stadium for the Texans. If they were eventually going to be OK with public spending, too bad they didn't get that figured out when they were haggling with Bud so the team could stay put.
posted by beaverboard at 03:42 PM on March 13
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passes Kobe Bryant for second most in a game in NBA history
Bam Adebayo just scored 83 points in a game. Was it down to brilliance or stat padding?
posted by scully at 11:53 AM on March 13
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Folks wondering whether hoops coach Will Wade would leave NC State to go back to LSU now have one more factor to worry about.
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posted by beaverboard at 06:27 PM on March 12
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
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posted by vapubo at 01:07 AM on March 12
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
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posted by vapubo at 01:06 AM on March 12
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Italy beat the USA in the World Baseball Classic last night.
Ah, no big deal says Mark DeRosa, Team USA has already clinched a spot in the next round.
posted by tommybiden at 06:20 PM on March 11
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passes Kobe Bryant for second most in a game in NBA history
The most startling thing is the 40 or so he scored in the first half.
And how many times he went to the line, which is insane.
Someone ought to review the props betting lines for that game to see if there are any unexplained anomalies.
posted by beaverboard at 11:19 AM on March 11
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passes Kobe Bryant for second most in a game in NBA history
If you told me someone was going to surpass 81 this season I wouldn't have any problem whatsoever believing you.
Bam wouldn't have been in my first 50 guesses of who would do it, though. Good on him!
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:55 AM on March 11
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Italy beat the USA in the World Baseball Classic last night.
posted by NoMich at 09:59 AM on March 11
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passes Kobe Bryant for second most in a game in NBA history
Which led to the cutest presser ever.
posted by NoMich at 06:50 AM on March 11
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Ravens nix trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass rusher fails his physical
posted by NoMich at 10:58 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
I see Teddy Bridgewater has signed with Detroit.
How is he only 33 years old?
posted by tommybiden at 08:49 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Folks are putting Scheyer up for Coach of the Year but when I watch Flagg and Kon operate in the pros, all I can think of is how the hell did Duke not win the title last year?
posted by beaverboard at 08:12 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
I can see the Falcons signing Tua for a practical reason.
Between him and Penix it gives them two lefties, so if they need to sub in, they don't have to change the RB and WR positioning and can keep the same run block and pass pro assignments.
But with two guys this injury prone, they'll probably end up having to sub in someone like Trubisky or Tyrod Taylor before their bye week.
Brock Osweiler is low mileage and only 35.
posted by beaverboard at 05:51 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Going to be an interesting barometer of a week for Howard's Celtics as they play at the Spurs tonight and at OKC on Thursday. Nice eatin' for those of us without much of a stake left in the season too.
posted by Ufez Jones at 05:46 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
i am dismayed that Tua is choosing to still play, and really disappointed that Atlanta is the team.
As you stated, he's going to be in real trouble (if he's not already), with cumulative brain injuries.
posted by tommybiden at 01:30 PM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
And the Panthers let Rico Dowdle walk to PIttsburgh
posted by NoMich at 09:25 AM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
LOL. Very true now that I think about it.
I just can't see signing Tua, no matter how cheaply he can come today, with his concussion history. Mostly it's a morality issue right now since one more concussion will probably ruin his life. How can someone justify being a party to that?
posted by NoMich at 09:20 AM on March 10
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
You know, NoMich, your 'Yikes!' could easily be applied to either story.
And, as an Atlanta Falcons fan, when I heard the club was signing him to a 1 year deal, "ah, FFS"
posted by tommybiden at 10:40 PM on March 09
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
The Miami Dolphins are releasing Tua Tagovailoa, eating a record $99 Million dead-cap hit over the next two years.
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:29 AM on March 09
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Sarnia Legionnaires wrap up historic winless season
posted by tommybiden at 08:20 AM on March 09
30-0!!
posted by NoMich at 09:51 AM on March 07
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
What the hell is happening to the Lions once great offensive line?
LT Decker just requested his release, but hasn't retired.
The latest episode in a long winding situation.
posted by beaverboard at 03:16 PM on March 06
30-0!!
Pearl's assertion that a .500 Auburn team would be more deserving than a 1-loss Miami team was patently absurd, but the ensuing debate has brought a lot of attention to a wonderful school on a beautiful campus that most people weren't aware of. I am absolutely loving the publicity that Miami is getting these days (I don't remember so many eyes being on Oxford, OH, even back in the days of Ben Roethlisberger). First, the video of the men's hockey gold medal celebration at Brick Street, among the nation's top ranked college bars, went viral. Now Wally Szczerbiak is back in Oxford grabbing bagels from the Bagel & Deli for his CBS Sports comrades.
This year's team seems special. I sure hope they can keep it rolling and shut some doubters up.
posted by tahoemoj at 01:01 PM on March 06
30-0!!
I like how the article says "season-opening (30 game) winning streak".
Dude, Selection Sunday is next weekend. They had a season-opening 10 game winning streak.
Then just kept cranking. Put 'em in the St. John's bracket so they can make a name for themselves by shutting down the opera in the first act.
posted by beaverboard at 09:46 PM on March 05
30-0!!
Read an article on this in T.A. yesterday.
Even if they lose 1st round of the MAC, I think they have to be in.
Up 31, Down 1?
I don't care who you played, you won.
Much rather them than an 8th-9th team from the SEC or another power conference.
posted by tommybiden at 03:53 PM on March 05
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Current NCAA men's tournament projections have NC State and UConn in the South bracket.
Will Wade and Dan Hurley inhabiting the same slice of Earth - talk about diverting attention away from the Epstein files.
posted by beaverboard at 02:39 PM on March 02
NBA Pickem Week 18: Magic Time
Revised picks:
Rockets by 9 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 4
Spurs by 5
Nuggets by 7
Celtics by 11
posted by Ufez Jones at 03:30 PM on February 28
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Nikola Jokic looks soft but he can push some Thunders around if the need arises.
posted by beaverboard at 02:45 PM on February 28
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
With NCSU losing to Texas, I wonder if Hubert's world would be less warm today if Siena had been able to come out strong in the second half and run Duke off the court the way UMBC did to Virginia in 2018.
Duke losing to Siena would have been seismic and would have sucked the attention away from everything else.
The sports media talking points would have been more like: "What's in the NC water supply? These guys can't compete."
That would've been good for a few hours, then the yakkers would have moved on to: "OK, who's gonna go get Dan Hurley's squad?"