Non-BIG EAST NCAA tournament game discussion

[ecasadoSBU]

Just enjoy the game. That's the unpredictable aspect of the NCAA that makes it so exciting.

Still glad that DePaul and every other program is a part of this league.

[pki1998]

Loyola looking like they might make their first Final Four in 55 years. They're gonna own Chicago for a while.

Doubtful. They graduate 3 of their best players and the two others could grad transfer if they're in academic standing. Given the years of the roster I think Moser is setting Loyola up to be an every 3-4yr powerhouse rather than consistent success.

Just curious for our Xavier and Creighton fans, is there any resentment? I mean Loyola has made 6 NCAA appearances and is now getting their second final four.

No resentment, but a little envy! I always root for the Catholic Schools in the tournament. I remember going to the Cincinnati Gardens with my dad to watch X play Loyola back in the MCC days. Nothing but love for the Ramblers, and have been rooting for them the whole way.

Hoping for a Loyola Villanova final, if that happens it will be the first time I am sad about being in the Big East because I will have to root against them.

[kayako]

Kansas and Duke game in OT.

[Jet915]

Wasn't sure who to root for but I think Kansas is a better matchup for Nova?

[kayako]

It's too funny to see Bagley turned into a garbage man because his guards are terrible. Kansas it is, bring them on.

[kayako]

Wasn't sure who to root for but I think Kansas is a better matchup for Nova?

Tough call, they're both great teams. Graham torched us 2 years ago. The next game is probably the national championship.

[ecasadoSBU]

No ACC team...
No PAC12 team...
No SEC Team...

...in the Final Four. Life is good!

[DudeAnon]

Loyola looking like they might make their first Final Four in 55 years. They're gonna own Chicago for a while.

Doubtful. They graduate 3 of their best players and the two others could grad transfer if they're in academic standing. Given the years of the roster I think Moser is setting Loyola up to be an every 3-4yr powerhouse rather than consistent success.

Just curious for our Xavier and Creighton fans, is there any resentment? I mean Loyola has made 6 NCAA appearances and is now getting their second final four.

No resentment, Loyola-type runs are part of what makes March great. It is in my mind the best run I can remember since George Mason.

[Omaha1]

I attended the Duke – Kansas game today in Omaha and kept asking myself "I wonder who Villanova would rather play?".

Guess I'm officially a Big East nut.

[Toronto Rapture]

Wasn't sure who to root for but I think Kansas is a better matchup for Nova?

Tough call, they're both great teams. Graham torched us 2 years ago. The next game is probably the national championship.

Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing, I think a lot of people will. I think Michigan is good and Loyola is on a hell of a run, but you got to think the winner of Nova/Kansas will be the favourite.

As far as who is a better matchup for nova, I agree with one of the posts above that criticized Duke's guard play, but Bagley, Carter, and the overall size and length of Duke scare me. Kansas is a better rounded team, but I don't think they are as dynamic as Duke can be. Also, if Kansas turns the ball over as much as they did against Duke, nova will make them pay.