Pitt Basketball 2012-13

[the wicked child]

FWIW, I am always wrong when it comes to Pitt in the tourney so DD's scenario is probably more likely.

[Rocco]

The last time Pitt had to fly out west for the 8-9 matchup, we were treated to the Pacific disaster. I have a bad feeling about this one. Does Witchita state have a short white guy that is going to come off the bench and nail 5 threes in a couple minute span?

It's the NCAA tourney, so yes. Pitt will shoot 10-23 from the line, and Woodall will have 8 turnovers. Dejan will throw the players under the bus and absolve Dixon of blame until Dixon officially leaves for USC, at which point he will excoriate him as the horse runs free from the stable.

[Bioshock]

Is it wrong of me to be salivating at what is in store for PITT? What i mean is, how are they gonna lose this year? In what insane way will they fall on their faces? I know how this story ends, just not when.

I feel bad because i watch Pitt for the train wreck that is to follow.

[Old Time Hockey]

I just want them to win Thursday just so they have a shot at Gonzaga who is the most overrated team ever! Win Thursday and I will be happy win or lose on Saturday!

[Rocco]

Nate Silver ‏@fivethirtyeight
West Final 4 Odds: Gonzaga 33%, Ohio St. 25%, Wisconsin 9%, N Mex 9%, Arizona 8%, K-State 5%, Pitt 5%, Notre Dame 2%

5%? That seems low. I mean, if they get past Wichita State, they match up well with Gonz...crap, it's happening. I'm talking myself into Pitt again. /tasers self

[FreeCandy44]

Pitt will probably be down by ten at halftime. They will then go on a run and cut the lead down to one, and yeah they will blow it.

[Letang Is The Truth]

i actually think pitt received a pretty favorable draw in terms of the other 8 seeds

[Kovy27]

Nate Silver ‏@fivethirtyeight
West Final 4 Odds: Gonzaga 33%, Ohio St. 25%, Wisconsin 9%, N Mex 9%, Arizona 8%, K-State 5%, Pitt 5%, Notre Dame 2%

5%? That seems low. I mean, if they get past Wichita State, they match up well with Gonz...crap, it's happening. I'm talking myself into Pitt again. /tasers self

STOP IT!

New Mexico.

[Idoit40fans]

I kept thinking, Pitt gets into the Gonzaga bracket and this joke of a year is the one in which they wait to lose in the final four.

[KennyTheKangaroo]

i actually think pitt received a pretty favorable draw in terms of the other 8 seeds

agreed. the shockers resume is uninspiring.

[cheesesteakwithegg]

I expected Pitt to get a 6 or 7 seed, and lose in the next round to whatever 2/3 seed they faced. I am glad that they are getting a shot at a 1 seed so early because I expected them to lose in this round anyway. On top of that, Gonzaga is the least scary of the 1 seeds IMO. I read a stat last night that they had the worst SOS for a #1 seed in the last 20 years (97th overall, I think). Either way, whenever Pitt bows out of this tournament, I am sure that it will be in gut-wrenching fashion.

[KennyTheKangaroo]

gonzaga is essentially the pitt of the west. solid, but chokes in the tournament every year.

[Rylan]

gonzaga is essentially the pitt of the west. solid, but chokes in the tournament every year.

It would be nice if Pitt played the spoiler for once.

[jimreb]

Why do I get the feeling Pitt will be eliminated today?

[Letang Is The Truth]

i dont think so. the shockers have lost to some really bad teams this year. if pitt gets to their game they will be okay

[jimreb]

i dont think so. the shockers have lost to some really bad teams this year. if pitt gets to their game they will be okay

I hope so, just have that nagging feeling there will be another letdown today.

[Idoit40fans]

I think its a tossup. I wouldn't bet one way or the other on Pitt today.

[pfim]

The last time Pitt had to fly out west for the 8-9 matchup, we were treated to the Pacific disaster. I have a bad feeling about this one. Does Witchita state have a short white guy that is going to come off the bench and nail 5 threes in a couple minute span?

Different circumstances, though no idea if the result will change. That 9 seed was the end to a bitterly disappointing season full of underachievement. I don't think you can say that about this team, which is on the upswing overall.

[newarenanow]

I think Pitt will be fine today. Which means they will lose.

[Idoit40fans]

I think Pitt will be fine today. Which means they will lose.

Yeah, they've been practicing the mental anguish of an early exit for a decade now.

[the wicked child]

The last time Pitt had to fly out west for the 8-9 matchup, we were treated to the Pacific disaster. I have a bad feeling about this one. Does Witchita state have a short white guy that is going to come off the bench and nail 5 threes in a couple minute span?

Different circumstances, though no idea if the result will change. That 9 seed was the end to a bitterly disappointing season full of underachievement. I don't think you can say that about this team, which is on the upswing overall.

Hopefully you're right, but circumstances don't necessarily play into Pitt's ability to provide more creative ways to lose.

[slappybrown]

I think Pitt will be fine today. Which means they will lose.

Pitt will lose. FSU will be in the B10. Clemson will join the SEC. Miami will go to the B12. Pitt will play in NEAC with Penn State-Harrisburg.

[newarenanow]

I think Pitt will be fine today. Which means they will lose.

Pitt will lose. FSU will be in the B10. Clemson will join the SEC. Miami will go to the B12. Pitt will play in NEAC with Penn State-Harrisburg.

Clemson is not wanted by the SEC. They will be in the Big XII with Miami.

[cheesesteakwithegg]

I have a meeting today from 2-3:30. What kind of idiots schedule a meeting during March Madness? Debating on either not going, or sitting in the back of the room (lots of people in this meeting) and just watching the Pitt game on my ipad.

[Idoit40fans]

Yeah i'm getting as much work as possible done before 12:15.