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Alright guys, this is the thread for the nba fantasy league for this year for us on this forum. This is a Head To Head league with weekly lineups and the exact same settings as last year's league going by the same name.
If anyone wants to have another league, of any type, be it roto or H2H, daily or weekly lineups, say so, I'm up for another league as we used to have on here.
Invites have been sent to those who said that want in AND were in it last year. The url and league settings are below.
League ID#: 56380
League Name: Montamoped
Password: fistezeli
Custom League URL: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.c ... montamoped
Draft Type: Live Standard Draft
Draft Time: Mon Oct 15 5:00pm Oakland Time
Max Teams: 12
Live Draft Pick Time:
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Max Acquisitions for Entire Season: 50
Max Trades for Entire Season No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 1
Trade End Date: March 7, 2013
Allow Draft Pick Trades: No
Waiver Time: 1 day
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Waiver Mode: Standard
Can't Cut List Provider: None
Trade Review: League Votes
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Weekly Deadline: Weekly on Monday
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Playoffs: Week 22, 23 and 24 (6 teams) Note: Week 24 runs 10 days from Apr 8 to Apr 17
Playoff Reseeding: No
Lock Eliminated Teams: No
Divisions: No
Make League Publicly Viewable: No
Roster Positions: PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, Util, Util, Util, BN, BN, BN
Players Stat Categories: Field Goal Percentage (FG%), Free Throw Percentage (FT%), 3-point Shots Made (3PTM), Points Scored (PTS), Total Rebounds (REB), Assists (AST), Steals (ST), Blocked Shots (BLK), Turnovers (TO)
2012/13 nba fantasy league - Montamoped
Moderators: Mr. Crackerz, JREED, Guybrush, hobbes
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migya make the ring fall on ya |
I think that league name may be a lil outdated
How bout "curry's low tops" |
All signed up!
The Hulk is a Warriors fan.
Well it carries over from last year's so easy to see. You want to participate in another league, we'll have one? migya make the ring fall on ya |
Damnn, could we possibly change the draft day?
(Mondays are the only days I have commitments after 5 PM). GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS DIE HARD |
I went to the website and it said Sunday?? Is that right? Or Monday?
The Hulk is a Warriors fan.
There was a problem:
You are not allowed to view this page because you are not in this league. (Error #152) |
The link will only work for members that were in the same league last season. You actually have to go to Yahoo's home NBA Fantasy homepage and click on Join League..and physically enter the league ID and password.
The Hulk is a Warriors fan.
Joined! I'll be playing Hobbes... wasn't that one of the characters from Denzel's movie "Fallen"..??
I don't recall you being one of the eight people who said they would participate in the relevant thread in the main forum. I'd be glad to have you play, but that then means we need one more person to join because in Head To Head you need an even number of players or the league can't begin. Stay on and if someone else joins up great, but if noone does, I'm sorry but you'll have to drop out. migya make the ring fall on ya |
Oh, ok - sorry.. I didn't know there's an exact number of plrs..
Lets delay the draft for a weeks time. To give opportunity for more to join. also we could make the league yahoo public and perhaps another warriors fan might sign up. |
I think eight of us is a good number, though the more the better. I'd prefer one more person to join so shalik can stay on, but I think that two and a half days to join is enough time, though we could definately delay the draft another week, no problems.
Everyone say what they think. Also, only six of us have created a team in the league. Those that haven't, make a team as soon as possible. migya make the ring fall on ya |
I think we can wait a bit, it would be great to have ten.
You will need to delete all the teams from last year that are not participating this year. otherwise people can't create teams because there will be spots waiting for others to renew. |
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I was about to make a new topic asking for people's thoughts on the 260 vs 4xxx, but I'll just use this topic instead.
I'm using AMD64 Gentoo with an HD4850, ati-drivers 9.9-r2, and xorg-server 18.104.22.1681-r2.
I'm getting quite sick of the shoddy performance. Conky keeps flickering in the back with and without compositing, and resizing and restoring windows lags.
I'm now considering moving my Steam games over to Gentoo and play on Wine so I don't have to keep switching between OS's.
So here's my question: is it worth switching over to the GTX260? I knew there were going to be issues with the 4850 under Linux, but my standards changed throughout using it. I would really like good performance in 3D without flickering 2D windows.
Will it be worth shelling out $150 (minus whatever I sell my 4850 for) for an nVidia card, or just suck it up and wait for the drivers to improve?


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Carnival Dream - 7 nights ex Port Canaveral, USA
Past Sailing
Take a break on board the Carnival Dream for 7 unforgettable nights aboard the Exotic Western Caribbean cruise through the waters of Caribbean. Your ship starts out from Port Canaveral with an itinerary that includes 5 ports in 4 countries before returning to Port Canaveral. Your 4 star cruise from Carnival Cruises has forward departures, but is unfortunately sold out for this departure.
Day | Date | Port of call | Arrival | Departure |
1 | Sat 16 Feb 2013 | Port Canaveral, USA | 4.00pm | |
Port Canaveral is just north of Cocoa Beach and east of Merritt Island, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Florida. It has warm, inviting beaches, rolling surf and year round sunshine. The city of Cape Canaveral is one of the friendliest communities in northern Brevard County. Tourism and the space industry are two of the top job sectors for the residents as it is also home to the Kennedy Space Centre. In addition to its Space Coast reputation, Canaveral also boasts the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. A tour of the Space Centre gives one the opportunity to tour NASA's launch and landing facilities, ride the Shuttle Launch Experience, participate in the Astronaut Training Experience as well as view interactive simulators and live shows. There are also Space Shuttles and rockets on display, historical NASA exhibits, IMAX movies, and launch viewing. The sheer size of the rockets is mind boggling. One can't truly imagine the size of these things until one stands underneath one. A visit certainly provides a new found respect for the whole space program. Nearby Cocoa Beach offers many other enjoyable 'things to do' - such as visiting the attractions of Cocoa Beach Pier and Jetty Park. The Canaveral National Seashore, a 58,000-acre undeveloped park located on a barrier island with its amazing variety of plants and bird species, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, are both well worth visiting. Also on offer are popular activities that include fishing, boating, parasailing, and gaming opportunities. If relaxing in the sun and being by the water sounds like a plan, try one of the public parks within the Port, or enjoy the delightful views while riding one of the bike paths. more/less... |
2 | Sun 17 Feb 2013 | At Sea | ||
3 | Mon 18 Feb 2013 | Cozumel, Mexico | 10.00am | 6.00pm |
Cozumel is a Caribbean island just off the Yucatan Peninsula in SE Mexico. It has grown steadily over the years since Jacques Cousteau first put the island on the map as a sea turtle sanctuary. While it has great beaches, friendly people and safe streets, with prices comparable to other Mexican tourist destinations, most visitors travel to Cozumel to see what is under the water. However, they also discover a culture rich in warm hospitality, as in Cozumel hospitality isn't simply a practice, it is a belief. This paradise island will enchant you with its natural beauty, magical ambience and excellent services. Chankanaab National Park is a beautiful conservation area that protects the incredible plant and animal species found both on the Island and within its amazing world-famous coral reefs. On top of offering world class diving and snorkelling, this beautiful park houses the sea lion show, a botanical garden, reproductions of famous archaeological sites, a typical (artificial) Mayan village, an underground river, a tropical lagoon teeming with brightly coloured tropical fish, restaurants, and a dive shop. It also offers a wide array of things to do such as swimming with the dolphins, gastronomic delights, and sightseeing. Mayan culture is promoted here by the cruise industry, though the island is far from genuine Mayan sites. Cozumel's only town, San Miguel, has a laid back elegance combining the charming remnants of colonial Mexico with the conveniences of modern life. Its heart and soul is the center plaza, known officially as Parque Benito Juarez, or simply as Plaza Central. Shops, restaurants and hotels surround the plaza, and since the whole area is blocked off to traffic, it can become quite crowded. Still, the area is a pleasant place for a walk. The main stretch, the Rafael Melgar Avenue, is lined with high-end jewellery boutiques, souvenir shops, department stores and restaurants. more/less... |
4 | Tue 19 Feb 2013 | Belize City, Belize | 8.00am | 6.00pm |
Belize City, the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize, is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. For those who spend some time at this small but somehow sprawling metropolis - rather than leave immediately to visit the northern cays - the city will reveal a distinguished history, and several superb sights. These include the Cayo District's caves and the Maya archaeological sites along the Macal and Belize rivers. Through interaction with the city's inhabitants, visitors appreciate that the city's astonishing energy and contrasting easy-going Caribbean atmosphere is principally due to the wonderful variety of ethnic groups. Belize City boasts the only manual swing bridge in the world and the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America. Visit the Marine and Coastal Zone Museums at the north side's Marine Terminal. It offers displays of the eco systems that support the reef and cays, as well as the historical Fort George Lighthouse. Appreciate what the Baron Bliss Memorial means to the locals, and explore the Museum of Belize that leaves you with a real sense of the extent and impact of the Maya civilization. The city's commercial centre houses banks, large stores, an enclosed marketplace, and a variety of gift and souvenir shops. When hungry, for a real taste of Belizean cuisine, skip the expensive restaurants and have lunch supplied by a range of vendors on one of the benches at Battlefield Park, while you take in views of the city. There are many other historically significant sites around the city including St. John's Anglican Cathedral built by slaves in 1812, and Government House that is now a museum. Both testify to the British occupation. Don't forget that along its coast lies the second largest barrier reef in the world, while ancient temple ruins are scattered around its jungles. more/less... |
5 | Wed 20 Feb 2013 | Roatan, Honduras | 10.00am | 6.00pm |
Roatan (aka Ruatan, Rattan) is the largest of the Bay Islands, which are a part of Honduras, lying just over 48 km from the northern coast of the Honduran mainland. It is known around the world for its scuba diving. The reef surrounding the island attracts beautiful tropical fish and snorkellers alike. Dive attractions include sea walls and shipwrecks. Sea turtles, dolphins, and whales swim in the waters. On the other hand Roatan is an island with beaches distinctive for their quietness, and crystal clear waters that will make you enjoy the sea as if you were in an enormous natural swimming pool. There are several well-developed communities, such as Coxen Hole, French Harbour, West Bay, and West End, that are worth visiting, each with its own attraction, For example, an iguana farm east of French Harbor provides a refuge for thousands of iguanas. One tour takes guests to a great height and then the participants take the Zipline down to the coast, enjoying some fantastic scenery along the way. Though some cruise lines promote Roatan for its Maya historical sites, indeed these are invented, and the many archaeological sites on the island originate with indigenous Pech. Visit the Sante' Wellnes Centre Day Spa in a most peaceful setting and experience a comprehensive spa and massage therapy session. Whatever you do keep a lookout for the parrots, iguana, and monkeys that live in the wild on this tropical island. Absorb the atmosphere of the local community by visiting Earth Mama's Garden Cafe & Lifestyle for great food on a budget. more/less... |
6 | Thu 21 Feb 2013 | Costa Maya, Mexico | 7.00am | 3.00pm |
With acres of unspoiled coastal land, vast natural resources and rich historic and cultural influences, Costa Maya offers visitors true insight into the essence of Mayan culture and the heritage of the Mexican Caribbean. While the port itself is home to: a modern tourist shopping mall; a central plaza with saltwater pools and swim-up style bars; as well as stores selling a mixture of souvenir items, most visitors enjoy going further afield. Costa Maya has the highest concentration of Mayan archeological sites and the largest existing Mayan population in Mexico. For historians, exploring the Maya ruins that provide glimpses into the past, is a must. Just a little over an hour away, Chacchoban is the closest site, while just a bit further is Kohunlich. A trip to nearby Uyumil Che - nicknamed the Monkey Farm - can be entertaining. This facility can best be described as a rehabilitation centre for injured wild animals that need to be returned to their natural habitat. Bird watchers are delighted with the number of toucans that can be spotted from the nearby jungle. Then there's the tranquil port and the Mahahual village that have been blessed with palm fringed beaches and calm aquamarine waters offering an abundance of water activities. Another drawcard is the world's second largest barrier reef, also known for its numerous sunken ships, which is a magnet for snorkellers and divers. All visitors are sure to absorb the beauty of Costa Maya's unspoiled coastal land, vast natural resources, rich historic and cultural influences, as well as getting a true insight into the essence of Mayan culture. Whether you dream is of lounging at the beach drinking tropical drinks, snorkelling or diving in pristine waters, or kayaking to the outer reef, this is your ultimate destination. more/less... |
7 | Fri 22 Feb 2013 | At Sea | ||
8 | Sat 23 Feb 2013 | Port Canaveral, USA | 8.00am | |
Port Canaveral is just north of Cocoa Beach and east of Merritt Island, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Florida. It has warm, inviting beaches, rolling surf and year round sunshine. The city of Cape Canaveral is one of the friendliest communities in northern Brevard County. Tourism and the space industry are two of the top job sectors for the residents as it is also home to the Kennedy Space Centre. In addition to its Space Coast reputation, Canaveral also boasts the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. A tour of the Space Centre gives one the opportunity to tour NASA's launch and landing facilities, ride the Shuttle Launch Experience, participate in the Astronaut Training Experience as well as view interactive simulators and live shows. There are also Space Shuttles and rockets on display, historical NASA exhibits, IMAX movies, and launch viewing. The sheer size of the rockets is mind boggling. One can't truly imagine the size of these things until one stands underneath one. A visit certainly provides a new found respect for the whole space program. Nearby Cocoa Beach offers many other enjoyable 'things to do' - such as visiting the attractions of Cocoa Beach Pier and Jetty Park. The Canaveral National Seashore, a 58,000-acre undeveloped park located on a barrier island with its amazing variety of plants and bird species, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, are both well worth visiting. Also on offer are popular activities that include fishing, boating, parasailing, and gaming opportunities. If relaxing in the sun and being by the water sounds like a plan, try one of the public parks within the Port, or enjoy the delightful views while riding one of the bike paths. more/less... |
Carnival Dream offers year-round Saturday-departure 7-night cruises out of New Orleans. To the Western Caribbean, on one itinerary cruises call at ports in Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), and Belize (Belize City). On the other, cruises call at Cozumel (Mexico), the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. To the Eastern Caribbean, cruises call at beautiful beaches and old-pirate ports in the Bahamas (Freeport and Nassau), and Key West of the Florida coast.
Cabin categories include interior staterooms (4 grades), ocean view (6 grades), balcony (seven grades), and suites (four grades). Each of these categories has a "Cloud 9 Spa" variation, with complimentary spa access. Eighty percent of the cabins are outside; 80 percent of those staterooms have private balconies. Each cabin has a gift amenity basket in its bathroom. All staterooms include flat-screen TVs, safe, mini-bar, beach towels, hair dryer, bathrobes to wear during your cruise, and Carnival Comfort Bed with plush mattresses, good quality duvets, linens and pillows. Standard cabins are a good size. Most with twin beds can be converted to king-size bed. Good design and soft lighting add to a feeling of spaciousness in interior staterooms.
Food and Dining
There are two principal dining rooms – Scarlet and Crimson – with a choice of fixed-time dining at two seatings, or flexible "Your Time Dining". Dining assignments can be booked before the cruise. Menus change daily and service is excellent. Breakfast and lunch are open seating. Late morning Brunch is served along with a comedy presentation. Kids have their own menu. The Gathering Lido Restaurant is the expansive two-level poolside eatery, offering casual alternatives for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also on the pool deck is a pizza station, a deli, and the Mongolian Wok for Asian food. Come evening, most of the grill stations close down to become Seaview Bistro.
There is something for everyone. Encore! Main Show Lounge spanning three decks presents large production shows and cabaret acts backed by a live show band. It has a revolving stage, hydraulic orchestra pit, and excellent sound. The Burgundy Lounge has a stage, dance floor, large bar and features cabaret entertainers. Seaside Theatre's giant screen over the main pool shows sports events, music videos and films. Night is the time for late buffet snacks, R-rated comedy and Caliente Dance Club. There's Sam's Piano Bar, and the nearby Ocean Plaza offers food, interactive games, and a dance floor. These are just a few of the two dozen bars and lounges splashed with kaleidoscopic colours.
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Cruise summary
Cruise: Exotic Western Caribbean
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Carnival Dream
Star rating:
Departs: Port Canaveral
Returns: Port Canaveral
Ports of call: 5
Forward departures:
What's onboard? ▼
- Gift and candy shops
- Main Dining rooms (2)
- Fixed and flexible time dining
- Kids menu, pizza, ice cream
- Steakhouse
- Asian restaurant
- Comedy shows while you eat
- Chef's Table (for 12)
- Lido buffet, restaurants, bistro
- Café, coffee, drinks, ice cream, patisserie
- 24h room dining, room service
- Bars & lounges, multiple
- Internet café
- Main Show Lounge
- Atrium social centre & shops
- Karaoke with live band
- Seaside Theatre
- Big outdoor screen
- Live music, comedy, DJs, dancing, game shows, pool parties
- Plaza dance floor
- Nightclub
- Art gallery & auctions
- Casino
- Conference room
- Swimming pools (2)
- Whirlpools (7)
- WaterWorks slides
- Spa with suites Cloud 9
- Beauty, Hair, for men & women
- Fitness Centre, programs, jogging track
- Serenity adult retreat
- Sports Court
- Mini-golf course
- Pool & deck parties
- Library for quiet time
- Camp Carnival (2-5,6-8,9-11)
- Circle "C" (12-14)
- Club O2 (15-17)
- Video arcade
- Babysitting till 3am (pay)
- Wedding packages (inquire)
- Shore excursion desk
- Wi-Fi, Mobile phone service
- Laundrette self service
- Wheelchair access good
- Elevators
What's included? ▼
- Accommodation as booked
- Australia: Tipping is optional and not required
- All main meals on-board
- Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
- Open/anytime seating & multi-venue dining
- Alternative specialty dining (Suites)
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Bridge director on select cruises
- Kids clubs & teen programs (2-17 yrs)
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Special needs requests & service animals allowed
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded? ▼
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- Gratuities for spa & salon
- Outside Australia: Gratuity charge USD 11.50 pp/night (can be pre-paid) added to onboard account. Adjust at discretion onboard. Extra tips to Room Service staff optional.
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Outside Australia Service charge: bar and wine 15%
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Childcare night services (up to 11 yrs, 10pm-3am)
- Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 yr)
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NCAAB Sunday, March 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trend Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. PITTSBURGH Villanova is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Villanova's last 8 games on the road Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Villanova Pittsburgh is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home 12:00 PM MANHATTAN vs. LOYOLA Manhattan is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Manhattan's last 6 games on the road Loyola is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Manhattan Loyola is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games 1:00 PM PURDUE vs. WISCONSIN The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue's last 6 games on the road Purdue is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin Wisconsin is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 7 games 2:00 PM DEPAUL vs. SOUTH FLORIDA The total has gone OVER in 5 of DePaul's last 5 games on the road DePaul is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida's last 6 games South Florida is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games 2:00 PM SIENA vs. IONA Siena is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 7 games when playing on the road against Iona Iona is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games Iona is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Siena 2:00 PM FAIRFIELD vs. MARIST The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fairfield's last 6 games when playing on the road against Marist Fairfield is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Marist's last 7 games when playing Fairfield Marist is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fairfield 2:00 PM FLORIDA STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA Florida State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against North Carolina The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida State's last 6 games when playing on the road against North Carolina North Carolina is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Florida State North Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida State 3:30 PM WASHINGTON STATE vs. WASHINGTON Washington State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Washington State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Washington State 4:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. MICHIGAN The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Michigan Michigan State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Michigan Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State 4:00 PM VIRGINIA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games on the road Virginia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Boston College is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College's last 6 games at home 5:00 PM UTAH vs. STANFORD The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games on the road Utah is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road Stanford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Stanford's last 7 games at home 6:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. GEORGIA TECH North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech North Carolina State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Georgia Tech's last 9 games when playing North Carolina State Georgia Tech is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing North Carolina State
NCAAB Sunday, March 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michigan State at Michigan: What bettors need to know ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines (-4, 132.5) Michigan's Big Ten title hopes probably ended after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half and losing at last-place Penn State on Wednesday. The fourth-ranked Wolverines should be an angry, focused group when they return home to face rival Michigan State on Sunday afternoon. Michigan can still be a major factor in the conference and NCAA tournaments, but must find answers after losing four of its last seven. The Wolverines are certainly comfortable at home where they are 16-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big Ten. However, they were hammered at Michigan State 75-52 on Feb. 12. The 10th-ranked Spartans also need to restart, coming off consecutive losses to Indiana and Ohio State. Michigan State, which outrebounded Michigan 39-27 in the first meeting, is 5-3 on the road in conference play and stands one game behind Indiana in the Big Ten going into the weekend. TV: 4 p.m. ET, CBS. ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (22-6, 11-4 Big Ten): One of the reasons the Spartans could not get over the hump in close games against the Buckeyes and Hoosiers was leading scorer Keith Appling's sudden shooting slump. The junior guard was 2-of-14 from the field and 0-of-6 from 3-point range the last two contests, dropping his scoring average to 13.4 -- slightly ahead of freshman guard Gary Harris (13.2). Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix have done a solid job inside, both averaging more than 12 points the last five games. Payne, Nix and Branden Dawson (10.4 points) all shoot over 50 percent from the field. ABOUT MICHIGAN (23-5, 10-5): The Wolverines might have needed the slap in the face from Penn State to get back to basics and finish strong. After facing the Spartans, Michigan plays at Purdue and hosts Indiana to end the regular season. Player of the year candidate Trey Burke hasn't slowed down, shooting 49.6 percent from the field. Burke is second in the Big Ten in scoring (18.8) and first in assists (6.9). Tim Hardaway Jr., averaging 15.2 points, will have to be better than the 1-of-11 shooting performance at Michigan State. The Wolverines can also play better defense. They stand ninth in field-goal percentage defense in Big Ten games. TRENDS: * Wolverines are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. * Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. * Under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings. * Under is 7-1 in Wolverines' last eight vs. a team with a winning record. TIP-INS: 1. The Spartans are third in the Big Ten in scoring defense and Michigan is second in offense. 2. Michigan F/C Jordan Morgan scored 11 points against Penn State, his first time in double figures since Jan. 3. 3. The Wolverines lead the all-time series 94-76, but Michigan State has won 20 of the last 26 meetings.
NCAAB Dunkel Michigan State at Michigan The Spartans look to take advantage of a Michigan team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games against Big Ten opponents. Michigan State is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's games. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Game 819-820: Michigan State at Michigan (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 74.625; Michigan 72.077 Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 2 1/2; 128 Vegas Line: Michigan by 4 1/2; 132 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+4 1/2); Under Game 821-822: Villanova at Pittsburgh (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 64.006; Pittsburgh 74.377 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 10 1/2 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 9 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-9) Game 823-824: Florida State at North Carolina (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 55.689; North Carolina 74.209 Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 18 1/2; 152 Vegas Line: North Carolina by 13; 147 Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-13); Over Game 825-826: DePaul at South Florida (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 54.781; South Florida 59.216 Dunkel Line: South Florida by 4 1/2 Vegas Line: South Florida by 3 Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-3) Game 827-828: Washington State at Washington (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 58.258; Washington 63.052 Dunkel Line: Washington by 5; 126 Vegas Line: Washington by 7; 131 Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+7); Under Game 829-830: Virginia at Boston College (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 71.331; Boston College 63.410 Dunkel Line: Virginia by 8 Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-4 1/2) Game 831-832: Utah at Stanford (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Utah 56.008; Stanford 68.506 Dunkel Line: Stanford by 12 1/2 Vegas Line: Stanford by 10 Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-10) Game 833-834: NC State at Georgia Tech (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NC State 67.465; Georgia Tech 62.314 Dunkel Line: NC State by 5; 142 Vegas Line: NC State by 4; 136 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NC State (-4); Over Game 835-836: Manhattan at Loyola-MD (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 50.800; Loyola-MD 59.394 Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 8 1/2 Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 7 Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-7) Game 837-838: Fairfield at Marist (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.946; Marist 55.051 Dunkel Line: Marist by 3 Vegas Line: Fairfield by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Marist (+4 1/2) Game 839-840: Siena at Iona (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Siena 41.204; Iona 60.110 Dunkel Line: Iona by 19 Vegas Line: Iona by 17 Dunkel Pick: Iona (-17) Game 841-842; Purdue at Wisconsin (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 58.062; Wisconsin 80.665 Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 22 1/2; 122 Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 14; 118 Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-14); Over
Monday, March 4 Game Score Status Pick Amount Cincinnati 0 0th Cincinnati +10.5 500 Louisville 0 Over 122.5 500 Texas Tech 0 0th Kansas -24 500 POD Kansas 0 Under 140 500 Savannah State - 9:00 PM ET No.Carolina A&T -2 500 No.Carolina A&T - Under 108.5 500 Baylor - 9:00 PM ET Baylor -1 500 Texas - Over 139 500 Montana - 9:05 PM ET Southern Utah +2.5 500 Southern Utah -
Bracketology Update March 5, 2013 As usual, we break down the projected matchups by each region, beginning with the sub-regionals, which this year will begin on Thursday, Mar. 21. The term "protected seed" refers to seeds 1 thru 4 in any region, with those seeds usually accompanied by a geographically-convenient sub-regional assignment. Straight-up records, RPI, and Strength of Schedule (SOS) ratings are thru Sunday, March 3. March Mayhem has arrived! EAST REGIONAL (Washington, D.C.) At Philadelphia... 1 Duke (SUR 25-4, RPI-1, SOS-2) vs. 16 Robert Morris (22-9, 113-169)...Even before F Ryan Kelly returned to the Duke fold with a bang (and how...36 points!) last weekend vs. the Miami Hurricanes, we had the Blue Devils on the top line. Now, with Kelly back and apparently in top form, don't be surprised if the Blue Devils ride into the Dance as the overall No. 1 seed, especially if they win the ACC Tourney. Meanwhile, the home team of the Pittsburgh Airport, Robert Morris, qualified to host this week's Northeast Tourney when beating Bryant in a 77-75 thriller at Coraopolis last Thursday. The Smithfield, RI-based Bulldogs, however, might like their chances in a rubber match vs. the Colonials. Games involving top contenders Robert Morris, Bryant, Wagner, Long Island, and Quinnipiac were almost all closely contested this season. The Colonials, however, are the only entry in that lot that might avoid a 16 vs. 16 play-in game. 8 Creighton (24-7, 37-79) vs. 9 San Diego State (20-8, 33-26)...After briefly worrying about their at-large prospects last week, the Creighton Bluejays finished the regular season on an upbeat note with a pair of wins, including a home thumping of Wichita State in the battle for top seed at this week's Arch Madness in St. Louis, so Greg McDermott's side is now surely on safe ground entering the conference tourney. Steve Fisher's SDSU has been mostly treading water for the last month while it loses contact with the Mountain West leaders; if the Aztecs are lucky, they would land a 10 or 11 seed, but we think they look awfully likely to be sentenced to one of the dreaded 8-9 games in the sub-regionals instead. At Kansas City... 4 Kansas State (24-5, 19-52) vs. 13 Davidson (23-7, 75-107)...How about an all-Wildcat battle? Welcome into protected seed territory for K-State, which passed another test in the top-heavy Big 12 by winning at Baylor last Saturday on Rodney McGruder's clutch three-pointer at the buzzer (after a wild final-second sequence). Bruce Weber's Wildcats have won five straight and are tied for the lead atop the loop with Kansas, although to keep a protected seed, KSU might have to beat Oklahoma State in the reg.-season finale this weekend (or, of course, win the Big 12 Tourney). The SoCon Tourney will begin later this week in the Blue Ridge hub of Asheville, with Bob McKillop's Davidson the top seed after closing the regular season with 14 straight wins. Note that the only league rep to beat the Wildcats in conference play was Georgia Southern, which paid dearly for that transgression last weekend when on the wrong end of an 83-48 revenge beating administered by Davidson. Matt Matheny's Fighting Phoenix of Elon and Doug Wojcik's College of Charleston Cougars look to be Davidson's main competition in Asheville. 5 Ohio State (21-7, 20-20) vs. 12 La Salle (20-7, 45-89)...We haven't knocked OSU down from a 4 to a 5 seed because of their nervous win last week at Northwestern. Rather, we're speculating just a bit because we think the Buckeyes will lose at least once this week to either Indiana or Illinois, which, short of a run to the Big Ten title game, would likely move OSU from a protected seed and a chance at the Dayton sub-regional, only 70 or so miles from Columbus. We'll let Thad Matta's team prove us wrong. Meanwhile, John Giannini's La Salle has avoided most of the banana peels in this year's A-10 and should be in good shape for the Explorers' first trip to the Dance in 21 years, even if losing in this Saturday's regular-season finale at hot Saint Louis. At Dayton... 2 Georgetown (23-4, 10-3) vs. 15 Stony Brook (22-6, 83-266)...We weren't even including Georgetown as a protected seed until recent projections; now, if the dominoes fall right over the next two weeks, the Hoyas could enter the Dance as a number one regional seed. We also weren't thinking about JT III and Otto Porter as coach of the year and Wooden Award candidates, respectively, until a few weeks ago, either; a lot can change in a short period of time during this particular college hoops season. As for Stony Brook, it has clinched the top seed in this week's America East Tourney in Albany. The Seawolves, winners of 10 of their last 11, will likely have to fend off entries such as Vermont, Boston U, Hartford (the last team to beat Stony, on Feb. 10) and the host Great Danes from Albany before qualifying for their first-ever Big Dance invite. 7 Cal (20-9, 42-34) vs. 10 Cincinnati (20-9, 49-32)...If the regular season extended into April, red-hot Cal might qualify for a protected seed; Mike Montgomery's Golden Bears are now the hottest team in the Pac-12 with seven straight wins, including successes vs. all of the loop's top contenders, and can expect to be wearing their home white unis (or, if the mood strikes, their fancy goldenrod alternate outfits) at the outset of the sub-regionals. We don't know if Cincinnati was in trouble of dropping out of the field entirely if it lost last Saturday vs. UConn, but there's no question it was a welcome win for the Bearcats, who had been sliding the wrong way the past month. Oldtimers might recall this as a rematch of Final Four games in 1959 & '60, when Cal teams coached by Pete Newell beat George Smith's Cincy teams, featuring Oscar Robertson, two straight years in national semifinal matchups. At Austin... 3 Florida (23-5, 10-23) vs. 14 Princeton (16-9, 115-143)...Big doings last weekend in the Ivy League. Not only did Princeton avenge an earlier loss to Harvard by winning the return match at Jadwin Gym on Friday, but the Crimson's subsequent stumble on Saturday at Penn puts the Tigers temporarily back in control at the top of the loop. Princeton, however, has three tricky road dates remaining on the schedule; win out and Mitch Henderson's squad qualifies for the Dance. But also remember that a flat-footed tie at the end of the regular season would necessitate the second one-game Ivy playoff in the last three seasons between the Tigers and Harvard. Stay tuned. As for Florida, we think the Gators probably gave up any hope of a top regional seed when losing in midweek at Tennessee. With the SEC profile a bit down this season, the Gators probably do no better than a three seed on Selection Sunday. 6 Saint Louis (23-5, 26-28) vs. 11 Virginia (20-9, 57-112)/Villanova (18-12/55-37)...Saint Louis wasn't even a sure thing to make the Dance a few weeks ago; now the Billikens have an outside shot at a protected seed if they keep winning through the upcoming A-10 Tourney at Barclays Center in Brooklyn after the event was played in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall the past several years. And Jim Crews is generating a lot of support as a potential national Coach of the Year (we second the nomination). Bad losses within the last week from both Virginia (at Boston College) and Villanova (at Seton Hall) have those two straddling the cut line, though in the Cavs' case a Thursday win over Duke was a huge plus. The 'Hoos have been trying to overcome an RPI that was badly damaged by early losses to Colonial foes George Mason, Delaware, and Old Dominion, and while we think they're in the field at the moment, Tony Bennett's side has little margin for error. The regular-season finale vs. Maryland could have huge implications. 'Nova also likely barely remains in safe territory after two straight losses, and could really use another marquee win over Georgetown in its reg.-season finale on Wednesday to feel more comfy about a call on Selection Sunday. Sunday's extremely bitter OT loss at Pitt could have been another big chip for Jay Wright to cash on Selection Sunday. SOUTH REGIONAL (Arlington, TX) At Dayton... 1 Indiana (25-4, 7-18) vs. 16 Mercer (21-10, 131-272)/Norfolk State (19-10, 172-328)...Now alone and a game-and-a-half clear atop the Big Ten, Indiana has the look of a number one regional seed, even after last week's loss at Minnesota. Although there is still time to slip down a notch or two with games vs. Ohio State and at Michigan to close the regular season in the next week before the Big Ten Tourney. Whatever, a sub-regional assignment to Dayton, an easy drive for most Hoosier fans, looks very likely. Mercer's chance of escaping a 16 vs. 16 play-in game took a knock when losing last week at Florida Gulf Coast, which could also serve as a warning shot from the Eagles (who conquered Miami-Fla. early in the season) before this week's Atlantic Sun Tourney, which the Bears will host in Macon. We're positive the MEAC Tourney champ is involved in one of the 16 vs. 16 games; right now the clear favorite looks to be the Spartans from Norfolk State, last year's Big Dance Cinderella and undefeated in conference play and with 13 wins in a row heading into Monday night's game vs. the Rattlers from Florida A&M. 8 Oregon (23-6, 50-104) vs. 9 Colorado State (22-7, 17-25)...Oregon was in the discussion for a protected seed not long ago, but that was before the foot injury suffered by star frosh G Dominic Artis, who returned to active duty in limited minutes last Saturday vs. Oregon State. Perhaps we have seeded the Ducks a bit low, especially since they are currently tied with UCLA atop the Pac-12, but the RPI and SOS do not cry injustice for a middling seed. A loss this week at Colorado (which is very possible) and failure to win the Pac-12 Tourney probably puts the Ducks in 7-9 seed range. CSU's bid is safe, but the Rams have been slipping a bit since they cracked the national rankings for the first time in 59 years a few weeks ago. Three losses in their last four games have conceded the reg.-season Mountain West crown to New Mexico, and Larry Eustachy's team is now in real danger of getting stuck in an 8-9 game. At Austin.... 4 Oklahoma State (22-6, 22-55) vs. 13 Akron (23-5, 46-138)...A mid-major result that got little notice nationally last weekend, but was potentially significant in regard to Selection Sunday, involved Akron losing at Buffalo, 81-67. That result not only ended the Zips' nation's best 19-game win streak, but also put a dent in a possible at-large case if needed should Keith Dambrot's team lose in the MAC Tourney at Cleveland next week. Meanwhile, note the growing chorus of support for OSU, which is now a chic projection to make the Final Four among select college hoops aficionados. This would be a rematch of a November game at the Puerto Rico Tipoff (the Cowboys a 69-65 winner) that was a much-more compelling matchup than anyone realized at the time. 5 Pittsburgh (22-7, 44-56) vs. 12 Middle Tennessee (27-4, 24-127)...Pitt remains in the frame for a possible protected seed after Sunday's narrow OT escape vs. Villanova. What might eventually hold the Panthers back is a paucity of quality non-conference wins, although a deep run in the Big East Tourney could overcome that factor. As an aside, Pitt fans are forewarned to be very concerned about rumors that HC Jamie Dixon is going to be courted seriously by Southern Cal for the Trojans' job once the regular season is complete. Dixon, a California native, is reportedly tops on Troy's target list. Another possible interesting Selection Sunday dilemma could arise if MTSU should blow the upcoming Sun Belt Tourney, as it did a year ago. This time, however, Kermit Davis' Blue Raiders would seem to have a stronger at-large case if needed. No matter, expect countless bubble teams to be big MTSU fans when the Sun Belt festivities commence next week at Hot Springs. At Lexington... 2 Miami-Florida (23-5, 3-4) vs. 15 Niagara (18-12, 122-151)...For Miami, the temporary consequence of losing at Duke on Saturday is probable relinquishment of a top regional seed, even though the Canes are still likely to win the ACC regular-season crown. Miami now has more the look of a 2 seed unless Jim Larranaga's bunch can win the conference tourney in enemy territory at Greensboro. The Metro-Atlantic Tournament begins this week in Springfield, MA, and your guess is as good as any who might emerge from what appears to be the nation's most wide-open tourney. Joe Mihalich's Niagara, featuring prolific-scoring G Antoine Mason, enters as the top seed, so it gets a provisional nod for the moment, although we wouldn't be surprised if any from among seven entries ended up as the winner. Having said that, we would watch out for Canisius, Iona, and last year's winner of this event, Dancin' Jimmy Patsos' Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds. 7 Missouri (21-8, 35-53) vs. 10 Memphis (25-4, 18-70)...After a midweek non-league loss at Xavier, we've re-evaluated our position on Memphis, which we seeded as high as a 5 in our last update. But considering the Tigers' lack of quality wins, and the credibility issues regarding this year's Conference USA, that loss vs. the Musketeers likely has huge seeding consequences for Josh Pastner's team. Though (contrary to some bracketologists) we highly doubt Memphis is in a position to land on the wrong side of the cut line should it lose in the upcoming conference tourney in Tulsa, we suspect the Tigers have a good chance of wearing the road unis in the sub-regionals. Mizzou has made a fortress of its home court in Columbia and should be safely into the field of 68 after Saturday's win vs. pesky LSU. Missouri's body of work compares very favorably with a mass of other SEC contenders level or almost level in the standings but with lesser cases to make to the Selection Committee. At Salt Lake City... 3 Marquette (21-7, 11-8) vs. 14 Bucknell (25-5, 14)...As the Big East race begins to resemble the old Demolition Derby from the Islip Speedway that used to be described so enthusiastically by Jim McKay on ABC's Wide World of Sports, Marquette finds itself as one of the last cars still running, tied for second place in the loop with Louisville (and behind only Georgetown) entering this last regular-season week before the Big East changes forever next season. And likely favored in the last two regular-season games at Rutgers and St. John's, the Golden Eagles appear to be a very good bet to earn a protected seed. The Patriot League Tourney begins later this week, with the alma mater of CBS head honcho Les Moonves, Bucknell, owning homecourt edge as long as it stays alive in the event. All eyes, however, are on second-seed Lehigh, which won the league tourney last year (and beat Duke in the sub-regionals) but has been without star G C.J. McCollum (23.9 ppg) since early January due to a broken foot. McCollum tossed the crutches away in late February, but his rehab would have to be fast-forwarded for him to be on the court for the Mountain Hawks in the Patriot Tourney that extends to March 13. If the Bison qualify instead, keep an eye on 6-11 C Mike Muscala, one of the potential breakout players in March. 6 Wisconsin (20-9, 26-17) vs. 11 Temple (21-8, 41-48)...We had been toying with the idea of granting Wisconsin a protected seed, but that was before its shocking Sunday home loss vs. Purdue. With a real logjam appearing on the 4-5-6 lines, we dock the Badgers and lower them after the result vs. the Boilermakers. And for reason, too; Bo Ryan's team likely goes into the Dance as no better than the 4th or 5th-rated Big Ten entry, so we suspect Wiscy is in the 5-6 range at the moment. Fran Dunphy's Temple exhaled a huge sigh of relief when surviving an upset bid by dangerous Detroit last week at the Liacouras Center; a loss would have been very damaging to Owl at-large hopes. Instead, we suspect Bill Cosby's alma mater will be one of five A-10 entries to the Dance, and make Fran Dunphy six-for-six in qualifying for the NCAAs since taking the Temple job in the 2007-08 season. MIDWEST REGIONAL (Indianapolis) At Kansas City... 1 Kansas (25-4, 4-13) vs. 16 Charleston Southern (17-11, 186-282)/ Texas Southern (17-14, 179-267)...We have always expected Kansas to be destined for the sub-regional at the Sprint Center in nearby Kansas City, where the Jayhawks have already played this season and will be on display again next week in the Big 12 Tournament. After that puzzling detour in early February when losing three straight (including an inexplicable loss at TCU), Bill Self's team has stabilized with recent OT road wins at Oklahoma State and Iowa State, and looks to be a good bet to earn a top regional seed. The Big South race has more resembled one of Vince McMahon's WWE Battle Royals, with everyone in the league seemingly landing a haymaker or two. Top seeds entering the conference tourney at Conway, SC (where Coastal Carolina is the host) are Barclay Radabaugh's Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Scott Cherry's High Point Panthers, though many in the region are warning to keep an eye on the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, as the Boiling Springs, NC entry closed the regular season on a 7-game win streak. The new team to beat in the SWAC Tourney is Texas Southern, as the Houston-based Tigers wrested top spot in the league from Southern U by beating the Jaguars 79-66 last week, TSU's 12th win in a row. Keep in mind that the Tigers were within shouting distance of Colorado, San Diego State, and Kansas State in pre-SWAC action. 8 Illinois (21-9, 34-9) vs. 9 Butler (22-7, 22-45)...Illinois' profile is strong enough that it was probably safely into the field of 68 prior to last weekend, but just in case, avoiding that banana peel vs. Nebraska (and it wasn't easy) has probably guaranteed the Illini an invitation. Butler's ticket is punched, too, but the Bulldogs have been slipping down the seeding scale in recent weeks, with home losses to Charlotte and Saint Louis prior to last Saturday's blowout loss at VCU. Having lost contact with the top of the A-10 (now occupied by the SLU Billikens), many are suspecting that shrewd HC Brad Stevens might have been doing it with mirrors in the first half of the season at Hinkle Fieldhouse. At Philadelphia... 4 Syracuse (22-7, 15-7) vs. 13 Valparaiso (24-7, 62-174)...Man, are we tempted to push the 'Cuse out of protected seed territory with three losses on the trot entering its midweek game vs. DePaul, which will be the Orange's last-ever Big East game at the Carrier Dome. Maybe Syracuse needs to beat Georgetown in the regular-season finale and make a nice run in the Big East Tourney to stay on the fourth line, but we believe it is all still within the reach of Jim Boeheim's team. Meanwhile, winning the regular-season crown has made Valparaiso the host team in the Horizon Tourney, where another title game vs. Ray McCallum's Detroit (as was the case last year when the Titans romped) appears to be in the offing before Bryce Drew's squad qualifies for the Dance. 5 Arizona (23-6, 13-28) vs. 12 Boise State (20-8, 43-63)...There, we've done it, knocking Arizona out of protected seed status after it lost a pair of Pac-12 road games in the L.A. area last week (including a bad loss at Southern Cal and second loss of the season vs. UCLA). The Wildcats enter the last week of the regular season in fourth place in the Pac-12, having lost 4 of their last 7, and might need a deep run in the conference tourney next week in Las Vegas to climb back to the fourth line. We also welcome Boise State to the lineup for the first time since early in our projection process. The Broncos have been helped by the solid conference RPI of the Mountain West, which has been jockeying with the Big Ten for top league spot all season. Last week's win over Colorado State was the deposit on an at-large slot; victories this week over either UNLV or San Diego State should move the Broncos further to the safe side of the cut line. Non-conference wins at Creighton and to a lesser extent vs. LSU, and a close road loss at Michigan State, are not hurting the Boise profile, either. At Auburn Hills... 2 Michigan (24-5, 12-44) vs. 15 Montana (20-6, 100-270)...Though last week's hard-to-fathom loss at Penn State ranks alongside Kansas' defeat at TCU as the most startling upset of the season, John Beilein's Michigan recovered in time to beat Michigan State in a Sunday showdown to keep itself in the mix for a slot on the second (or perhaps even the first) line come Selection Sunday. Yet the Wolverines, only 4-4 in their last eight games, might still have to beat both Purdue and Indiana this week to stay at a number two. Montana is still most likely to be the host team for next week's Big Sky Tourney, but even if the event is held in Missoula, we're not sure the Grizzlies will even be favored, if star performers Will Cherry and Mathias Ward are hurting. In which case don't be surprised if hot Weber State (winner of nine straight entering home games vs. Portland State on Thursday, and Eastern Washington on Saturday) steals the bid from the Grizzlies. 7 North Carolina (22-7, 46-72) vs. 10 Saint Mary's (26-5, 38-113)...There's no more reason to worry about North Carolina making the Dance after five straight wins and a renewed bounce in the Tar Heels' step after Roy Williams' switch to a 4-G lineup a few weeks ago. Now Carolina is likely to be wearing its home white in the first sub-regional game, and some are beginning to wonder if Roy might be doing one of his best-ever coaching jobs after losing almost the entirety of last year's starting lineup to the NBA. Saint Mary's deftly avoided a banana peel on Saturday night vs. Santa Clara and should have no bubble concerns heading into the WCC Tourney that begins later this week at the Orleans Hotel Arena in Las Vegas. At San Jose... 3 New Mexico (25-4, 2-3) vs. 14 South Dakota State (22-9, 72-176)...You're darned right New Mexico deserves a protected seed, pulling away to a clear regular-season title in what has been alternately (with the Big Ten) the nation's top-rated RPI league, the Mountain West, for the entire season. Heck, the Lobos' RPI (2) and SOS (3) suggests we might be short-changing them for a three seed. But expect a sub-regional assignment in either San Jose or Salt Lake City for Steve Alford's bunch. We know this would be another rematch of a regular-season game in which SDSU dealt the Lobos one of their four defeats after an arduous 1200-mile bus ride from Nashville (Belmont) to Albuquerque in December, dodging blizzards (which made air travel impractical) en route. First, the Jackrabbits must dispose of the regular-season Summit co-champ Western Illinois Leathernecks (who lost twice to SDSU) and dangerous North Dakota State (now with star G Taylor Braun back in action after injury) and others in the conference tourney at Sioux Falls, SD. 6 Notre Dame (22-7, 46-72) vs. 11 Belmont (24-6, 23-38)...Notre Dame has been hovering at the periphery of protected-seed territory all season, but it is getting crowded for those coveted spots, and last Saturday's loss at Marquette suggests the Fighting Irish are more likely in the 5-6 range as Selection Sunday approaches. As for Rick Byrd's Belmont, its solid RPI (23) and SOS (38) numbers suggest it might deserve better than an 11 seed, although we can never quite predict how the Selection Committee values mid-major success. In the Bruins' case, it might also mean they could get serious at-large consideration should they lose in this week's OVC Tourney, conducted at the old Municipal Auditorium across town from campus in Nashville. Although expected top challenger Murray State inexplicably flopped as a heavy favorite in two home games vs. UT-(Dean) Martin and SE Missouri State, neither an OVC contender, last week. WEST REGIONAL (Phoenix) at San Jose... 1 Gonzaga (29-2, 9-70) vs. 16 Northeastern (19-11, 159-208)...With Gonzaga having ascended to the top of the national rankings (not that it has meant a hoot this season) and being heavily favored for this week's WCC Tourney in Las Vegas, we fully expect the Zags to be the number one seed in the West. San Jose appears the most-likely sub-regional destination. The Colonial Tourney begins in Richmond later this week, but there were troubling developments last weekend as top seed Northeastern was dumped by lowly Old Dominion, the Huskies' third loss in five games that also included another puzzling setback vs. downtrodden UNC-Wilmington. Bad, bad losses both. The Colonial winner is now in real danger of falling into one of the 16 vs. 16 play-in games; should Bill Coen's Northeastern win the conference tourney, it probably stays at a non-play-in 16 seed, but any other CAA team that might win in Richmond is at risk of being placed in the "First Four" games at Dayton. 8 Virginia Commonwealth (23-6, 31-34) vs. 9 Oklahoma (19-9, 22-6)...We had been seeding VCU much higher for most of this season, and Saturday's dominating romp past Butler might advance the Rams' case for something better than an 8 on Selection Sunday. But once Shaka Smart's team dropped out of the lead in the A-10, we saw no compelling reason to keep them it protected seed territory. Meanwhile, it didn't take long for Lon Kruger to get Oklahoma back to the Dance, which hasn't happened since Blake Griffin's days in 2009. The Sooners, however, look a lot like many of Kruger's many past Big Dance entries that didn't escape the first weekend, good enough to perhaps win a game, as a likely 8 or 9 seed doesn't suggest a deep run for OU. This will, however, be Lon's record fifth appearance with a different school (Kansas State, Florida, Illinois, UNLV, and now the Sooners) in the Dance. At Salt Lake City... 4 UNLV (22-7, 14-19) vs. 13 La Tech (26-3, 48-205)...We were wondering if UNLV might drop as low as a 10 or 11 seed a few weeks ago. Now, however, with a real chance to end the regular season on a 9-game win streak (especially with the Mountain West Tourney on its home court at the Thomas & Mack Center), and the Mountain's conference RPI being so strong, Dave Rice's Runnin' Rebels are positioned to climb into a protected seed assignment to either Salt Lake or San Jose. Where the opponent could be pesky La Tech, which has stayed unbeaten in the better-than-advertised WAC and might have an outside shot at an at-large bid should it lose in the conference tourney next week in Las Vegas (although its poor SOS numbers suggest that could be a tough sell). What they're really worried about in Ruston is that Ole Miss' recent collapse could cost HC Andy Kennedy his job and prompt a call to Bulldog HC Michael White, a former Rebel and destined for the brighter lights of a major conference very soon. 5 UCLA (22-7, 32-27) vs. 12 Maryland (20-9. 70-113/Tennessee (17-11, 56-36)...With all due respect to ESPN's Jay Bilas, whose games we reffed while he was a prep at Rolling Hills, CA High and whose opinion we usually concur, we were surprised he listed Arizona as a more dangerous threat in the Big Dance than UCLA while broadcasting last Saturday's Bruins-Wildcats game at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins have looked downright scary on some occasions in recent weeks, as Ben Howland has finally convinced his many star frosh (such as Shabazz Muhammad, Jordan Adams, and Kyle Anderson) to play defense and rebound, while sr. North Carolina transfer PG Larry Drew II lends stability to the operation. Look out for these guys later this month. We had Tennessee pegged as a regular at-large entry after the Vols beat Florida for their sixth straight win last Tuesday, but a Saturday loss at Georgia (which has been playing much better lately) has forced us to put Cuonzo Martin's Vols into one of the at-large play-in games (as we have done with a similar profile Virginia after its Sunday loss at BC). We admit that Maryland is our last team in the field and a very provisional vote; the Terps are still going to have to play their way into the Dance with difficult tests vs. North Carolina and at Virginia prior to the ACC Tourney. At Lexington... 2 Louisville (24-5, 5-12) vs. 15 Long Beach State (17-11, 120-145)...While preparing for the odd sight of Louisville wearing its home whites and being well-supported in normally hostile territory at Lexington's Rupp Arena in the sub-regionals, Saturday's win at Syracuse reminded all that Rick Pitino's Cards are once again rounding into form in time for March Madness, with a rugged frontline led by ultra-physical 6-11 Senegalese C Gorgui Dieng able to compensate for some of the maddening inconsistencies of Gs Peyton Siva & Russ Smith. But when Siva & Smith are blowing hot at the same time, look out! Big West leader Long Beach State is hardly going to be a convincing favorite in the conference tourney next week at the Anaheim Honda Center, especially after its Saturday loss down the 405 Freeway at UC Irvine. The Beach and any winner of the Big West Tourney could easily be slotted into one of the 16 seeds, or perhaps even one of the 16 vs. 16 play-in games at Dayton. 7 Minnesota (20-9, 15-1) vs. 10 Colorado (19-9, 29-21)...After wobbling to the point where they had slipped into severe bubble trouble with 8 losses in 11 games, the Gophers bounced back big last week with a huge home win over then-No. 1 Indiana and romp past Penn State to suddenly shore up any weaknesses in their Big Dance profile. Now at 20 wins and with the nation's best SOS, Minnesota has moved safely away from the cut line. Colorado's sub-30 RPI and SOS will also be enough to qualify the Buffs for the field of 68, but their seeding status has been falling with so many split weekends (like the last one in the Bay Area) during the Pac-12 campaign. At Auburn Hills.... 3 Michigan State (22-7, 8-15) vs. 14 Stephen F. Austin (24-3, 64-301)...Recent losses to Indiana and Ohio State and Sunday's bitter setback at Michigan have probably ended any discussion about Michigan State qualifying for a number one seed. But a three spot should still be good enough to give Tom Izzo's team a preferred sub-regional assignment to nearby Auburn Hills, also Michigan's likely destination, thus setting up some delicious crowd dynamics as fans of the Spartans and Wolverines surely offer throaty support for foes of the other. Which means a lot of fans at The Palace could be yelling for dangerous SFA if the Nacogdoches, TX-based Lumberjacks survive the upcoming Southland Tourney, where the likes of Northwestern State (beaten by just 1 point last weekend vs. the Lumberjacks) and Oral Roberts might pose problems in the conference tourney next week at Katy. With the nation's leading scoring defense at 50.1 ppg, SFA is one longshot entry that none of the big boys will be eager to face. Coached by mustachioed Danny Kaspar (who bears a striking resemblance to long-ago cartoon character Cool McCool), the Jacks have won at Lon Kruger's Oklahoma and recently at Big West leader Long Beach State in the BracketBusters. 6 NC State (21-8, 30-24) vs. 11 Wichita State (24-7, 40-93)...Another team nobody wants to see in March is NC State, which got hot right about this point of the campaign last season and advanced to the Sweet 16 and has looked the part again in recent weeks with wins in five of its last six. Mark Gottfried can silence a lot of his critics with another deep run in the Dance. As for Wichita, we don't think it fell out of the field with its two losses last week, including relinquishing the Missouri Valley reg.-season title to Creighton, but its seed slot probably dropped. Maybe to its advantage, as the Shockers were looking like an 8-9 game candidate, and now might get a break in the 10-11 range. By the way, there will be a lot of Wichita and Creighton fans around the country in this week's Arch Madness at St. Louis, as any number of other dangerous Valley entries (Indiana State, Northern Iowa, Illinois State) are capable of an upset and thus squeezing the edge of the bubble a bit tighter, as the Valley would become a 3-bid league. Last four in: Maryland, Tennessee, Villanova, Virginia. Last four out: Iowa State, Kentucky, Baylor, Arizona State. Next four out: Alabama, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, Iowa
Gonzaga is model mid-major March 5, 2013 For the first time in school history, Gonzaga is the nation's No.1 team in this week's AP Top 25 Rankings. This is a testament to the consistency of this program over the last 14 years under Mark Few. Before Chris Petersen and the Boise State Broncos became a major factor nationally in college football, there was Gonzaga in college hoops. The Bulldogs became the model 'mid-major program' back in 1999. As a No. 10 seed in the 1999 NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga's magical run to the Elite Eight began with a 75-63 win over Minnesota. The Gophers were so impressed that they snagged former head coach Dan Monson away from the Spokane school a month later. In the second round, Gonzaga knocked off Stanford 82-74 to advance to the Sweet 16 in Phoenix to face Florida. In the West region semifinals, the 'Zags' Casey Calvary came out of nowhere (and climbed all over Brent Wright's back) to tip in a missed shot for the go-ahead points with just a few seconds remaining. When UF's Eddie Shannon missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer moments later, Gonzaga moved on the region finals by winning a 73-72 decision over the Gators. For 38 minutes, the Bulldogs gave eventual champ UConn all it wanted and more, but the Huskies pulled away for a 67-62 victory. Since then, Gonzaga hasn't advanced past the Sweet 16. That's not meant as an indictment, though, because the Bulldogs have gone to the NCAA Tournament in all 13 seasons under Few and will make their 14th consecutive Big Dance appearance in two weeks. (15th straight actually, 14th in a row on Few's watch.) The plan has been the same under Few for more than a decade. Each season Gonzaga plays the country's most attractive non-conference schedule. The Bulldogs don't say as much out loud like Pat Hill did in football at Fresno St. for many years, but they undoubtedly have the same mantra: 'Anybody, anytime, anywhere.' They travel all over the country in November and December. For instance, there were neutral-site games against Clemson, Oklahoma and Davidson in Orlando this season. There were true road games at Butler, at Washington St. and at Oklahoma St. The travel was much more brutal a decade ago. Back then, much like Petersen has hardly any chance at getting a quality non-conference opponent to come to the blue carpet in Boise, Gonzaga couldn't get anyone to travel to the Northwest and face the Bulldogs at 'The Kennel.' But as Few established the program even more and the McCarthey Center, the school's new arena, opened in 2004, elite programs became more willing to sign up for a home-and-home series. The annual State Farm Battle at Key Arena in Seattle has also been a drawing card for big-time programs. This year Kansas St. came to the Emerald City and left with a 68-52 loss compliments of the 'Zags. Other foes in recent years include Arizona, Illinois, UConn and Tennessee. When John Calipari was at Memphis, the schools played each other every season. This year the Illini, in addition to West Va. and Baylor, came to the McCarthey Center. With so many great non-conference matchups, many of which are played on national television, Gonzaga has been able to expand its recruiting reach and attract players from all over the... world. Not only does Gonzaga recruit all over the nation, but it recruits internationally as well. In a way, it was somewhat wrong that George Mason (2006), VCU (2011) and Butler (2011 and 2012) were the mid-majors that finally broke through to make the Final Four, while Gonzaga has remained absent from the national semifinals. Nothing against the Patriots, Rams or (Butler) Bulldogs, but it was Gonzaga that paved the way for mid-major success. It was Few that created the model of playing enough quality non-conference games to keep the RPI high enough to overcome the weakness of the WCC and get an at-large berth in the rare case of not winning the league tournament. But patience is a virtue. You know watching Butler and VCU in the Final Four motivated Few and his troops. And a mid-major has never cut the nets down (No, UNLV in 1990 doesn't count in my mind.), so it would only be fitting if it is the Zags to become the first to do so. Can it happen this year? Sure it can. In this wide-open season, several mid-majors including Gonzaga, Butler, VCU and others are capable of getting to Atlanta. With all that said, the No. 1 AP Ranking doesn't promise Gonzaga a seed on the top line from the selection committee even if it does win the WCC Tournament. In fact, the AP Rankings are completely meaningless in college basketball because the selection committee is the only group that doles out any sort of rankings that matter. Yes, the presence of Gonzaga atop of this week's polls is a major accomplishment and I'm not trying to diminish it. But Mark Few, Kevin Pangos, Elias Harris, Kelly Olynyk and the 'Zags faithful know that if they truly want to stake their names to No. 1, they have to get it done at the Ga. Dome. Only time will tell if that happens in the coming weeks, but one thing is for certain: Gonzaga has one of the nation's elite programs. It has been that way for more than a decade and as long as Few is in charge, it's going to stay that way for a long time to come.
Armadillo:Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but...... 13) Refs for Sunday's NC State-Georgia Tech game: Brian O'Connell (working 5th day in row), John Cahill (6th game/7 days) and Doug Sirmons (4th game/5 days). This is not to criticize them, because they're all good refs and with 347 D-I teams, refs get spread very thin, but no way do NBA refs work this much, and this late in the year, it has to be tough for a guy in his 50's to do that much running. (O'Connell worked again in Louisville Monday night). At $1,500 or so for a TV game, it makes it easier, but still……. 12) Sirmons has worked 70 games this year (this data is on statsheet.com, by the way), so if he made an average of $1,000 a game, that's $70,000 since Veterans' Day, or basically four months' work. He probably averages more than $1,000 a game. Its not easy, lot of travel and constant limelight, but its very good money, especially for a second job. 11) Three non-athletes who should be in Baseball Hall of Fame: Bill James, who headed the revolution on how baseball views analytics, and two doctors, Frank Jobe and James Andrews, who have kept pitchers' arms in the game for a long time now. Those three people have added a lot to the actual game and how it is played. 10) 20 years ago when I used to go out to watch NFL games on the satellite, remember saying it was worth it, just to watch Barry Sanders run with the ball, and I'm not a Lions' fan. I feel the same way when reading an article written by Bob Ryan in Boston; he is very sensible and he presents a strong opinion based on sound logic. Just a great writer. 9) This is how a lot of coaches feel about dealing with the media: John Calipari skipped this week's SEC teleconference because he had to go to the dentist. At least at the dentist they give you novocaine, and hopefully don't ask you about Arkansas. 8) Gonzaga is #1 in AP poll for the first time; some writer posted on Twitter that New Mexico, and not the Zags should be a #1 seed in the NCAAs. Given the chance, if New Mexico played Gonzaga on a neutral court and the game was pick 'em, that writer would bet on the Lobos? If that's true, I'd like the guy's phone number, so I could make a few bucks. 7) Monday was 20th anniversary of the Jimmy V "Don't Give Up" speech, one of the most memorable speeches ever televised. It does not like seem like 20 years, but ESPN and especially Dick Vitale have done great work since then raising money to fight cancer. Hopefully someday soon, a brilliant researcher will find a cure for cancer. We can only hope. 6) In a not-so-shocking development, the NRA is sponsoring a NASCAR race at the Texas Motor Speedway April 13. We had a NRA rally out in front of the building I work in last Thursday; 7,000 people in a misty, cold rain, a lot of them wearing camo, many holding signs promoting the second amendment. Looked like a lot of NASCAR fans to me. 5) In August, FOX is changing Speed Channel into Fox Sports 1, which it hopes will be a challenger to ESPN as a national sports network. They are expecting to sign the new Big East to anchor their basketball coverage. 4) Chicago Blackhawks are 19-0-3, an amazing start; they've trailed four games in third period, tying one game with 0:03 left. They're 7-3 in OT/SO, 12-0 in regulation time. 3) Florida is only SEC team in AP top 25; Missouri is only other SEC team getting votes. SEC tournament in Nashville is going to be excellent. 2) Good news, bad news: My tab at Dunkin' Donuts was 55 cents lower than usual Monday morning; when I asked why, the woman looked at me and said, "The senior citizen discount, sir". Um, I'm not 55 yet, and won't be for a while. Whatever…..lol If you work 225 days a year and save 55 cents every day, over the course of a year that's $123.75. I'm saving money because I look older than I am. So be it. 1) At noon on Tuesday, Winthrop faces Radford in the first round of the Big South tournament, as March Madness officially gets underway. Should be a fun month. Charleston Southern/High Point are top top seeds there.
See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you're betting. Whether it's a team looking past this week's opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots. Lookahead spot Not having North Carolina in the NCAA tournament is like not having cheese on your pizza. But there is a chance the Tar Heels could get snubbed by the selection committee after a disappointing ACC run. They have won five in a row SU and ATS and have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 heading into the final week of the schedule. But UNC lacks a big win, with a recent victory over NC State as the lone feather in its cap. The Tar Heels have one more shot to impress in the finale versus Duke at home this weekend. However, before adding the next chapter to the Tobacco Road Rivalry, UNC must take on another bubble team in the ACC – the Maryland Terrapins. The Terps are scratching for a place in the field of 68 and are always a tough out at home, going 3-1 ATS and SU in their last four contests in College Park. Letdown spot The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled themselves to .500, winning 13 of their last 18 games (8-10 ATS), and can make a huge statement in the Western Conference with a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday. Los Angeles is chasing the final postseason ticket in the West and heads into Tuesday's road test 2.5 games back of the ninth-place Houston Rockets. Following Tuesday's tilt, Kobe & Co. move a few steps down the intensity ladder when they visit the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday. The Hornets are second last in the conference and have just four wins in their last 10 games, heading into Monday. New Orleans did, however, give L.A. a scare in their most recent meeting, covering as an 8-point road underdog in a 111-106 loss on Jan. 29. Schedule spot The last time the St. Louis Blues left on an extended road trip, they came home in the hunt for a high seed in the Western Conference. The team was hoping to have the same success again, starting a five-game Western road swing Sunday, but fell 4-1 to the Dallas Stars. The Blues, who will be living out of their suitcases for a five-game, eight-day trek, take on the reigning champion Los Angeles Kings Tuesday, visit the Phoenix Coyotes (7-4-1-0 at home) Thursday, play at San Jose Saturday, and close the trip versus the Pacific-leading Anaheim Ducks Sunday.
Winter storm could wreak havoc on travel plans Old Man Winter isn't done wreaking havoc on the travel plans of collegiate and professional sports teams just yet. Significant snowfall will make travel dangerous Monday night and Tuesday in the Upper Midwest, especially around major cities like Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Chicago, which is expected to get its biggest snowfall of the season — as much as 10 inches by Tuesday evening. The storm will then track east towards Maryland and could cause significant travel delays. Here are a few teams that could have their travel plans altered because of the storm: NBA Utah Jazz – The Jazz are in Milwaukee Monday night and need to get to Cleveland for their next road game with the Cavs on Wednesday. Boston Celtics – Boston is in Philadelphia Tuesday night and has to board a plane immediately for Indiana for a clash with the Pacers on Wednesday. NHL Minnesota Wild – The Wild hosted the Oilers Sunday and visit the red-hot Blackhawks in Chicago Tuesday night. NCAAB St. John's and Ohio St. could have travel delays/issues Tuesday. The Red Storm are at Notre Dame and the Buckeyes visit Indiana. North Carolina could also face delays in its travels to Maryland for a game on Wednesday.
NCAAB Dunkel Ohio State at Indiana The Buckeyes look to take advantage of an Indiana team that is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games versus teams with a winning percentage above .600. Ohio State is the pick (+8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hoosiers favored by only 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+8 1/2). Here are all of today's games. TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Game 507-508: Illinois at Iowa (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 69.887; Iowa 71.235 Dunkel Line: Iowa by 1 1/2; 133 Vegas Line: Iowa by 4; 136 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Illinois (+4); Under Game 509-510: Marquette at Rutgers (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 70.485; Rutgers 61.358 Dunkel Line: Marquette by 9 Vegas Line: Marquette by 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-6 1/2) Game 511-512: Virginia Tech at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 57.439; Duke 76.315 Dunkel Line: Duke by 19; 145 Vegas Line: Duke by 20 1/2; 149 Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+20 1/2); Under Game 513-514: St. John's at Notre Dame (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 62.690; Notre Dame 69.089 Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 6 1/2; 130 Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 9; 126 Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+9); Over Game 515-516: Boston College at Clemson (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 61.256; Clemson 62.422 Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1 Vegas Line: Clemson by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+4 1/2) Game 517-518: Southern Mississippi at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 62.763; Marshall 58.775 Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 4; 136 Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 6 1/2; 139 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+6 1/2); Under Game 519-520: Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 52.140; Central Michigan 47.122 Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 5 Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 1 Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+1) Game 521-522: Ohio at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 61.057; Buffalo 54.833 Dunkel Line: Ohio by 6 Vegas Line: Ohio by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-4 1/2) Game 523-524: Miami (OH) at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 48.318; Akron 63.323 Dunkel Line: Akron by 15 Vegas Line: Akron by 16 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+16 1/2) Game 525-526: Bowling Green at Kent State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 52.021; Kent State 60.865 Dunkel Line: Kent State by 9 Vegas Line: Kent State by 8 Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-8) Game 527-528: Ball State at Western Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 52.443; Western Michigan 58.364 Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 6 Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 10 Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+10 1/2) Game 529-530: Northern Illinois at Toledo (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 43.448; Toledo 52.390 Dunkel Line: Toledo by 9 Vegas Line: Toledo by 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+10 1/2) Game 531-532: Arkansas at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 62.656; Missouri 74.382 Dunkel Line: Missouri by 11 1/2 Vegas Line: Missouri by 10 Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-10) Game 533-534: TCU at Kansas State(7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: TCU 48.420; Kansas State 73.406 Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 25 Vegas Line: Kansas State by 21 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-21 1/2) Game 535-536: Memphis at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 69.467; UTEP 60.610 Dunkel Line: Memphis by 9; 134 Vegas Line: Memphis by 3; 128 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-3); Over Game 537-538: Alabama at Mississippi (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 61.106; Mississippi 70.198 Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 9; 131 Vegas Line: Mississippi by 4; 134 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-4); Under Game 539-540: Ohio State at Indiana (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 71.871; Indiana 78.308 Dunkel Line: Indiana by 6 1/2; 138 Vegas Line: Indiana by 8 1/2; 141 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+8 1/2); Under Game 541-542: Seton Hall at Providence (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 56.627; Providence 68.006 Dunkel Line: Providence by 11 1/2; 139 Vegas Line: Providence by 8; 133 Dunkel Pick: Providence (-8); Over Game 543-544: Boise State at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 62.813; UNLV 72.393 Dunkel Line: UNLV by 9 1/2 Vegas Line: UNLV by 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-7 1/2) Game 545-546: Loyola-Chicago at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 55.544; Youngstown State 53.090 Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 2 1/2 Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 2 Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (+2) Game 547-548: Cleveland State at Illinois-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 53.311; Illinois-Chicago 51.132 Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 2 Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 4 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+4) Game 549-550: WI-Milwaukee at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 46.774; WI-Green Bay 59.732 Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 13 Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 14 1/2 Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+14 1/2) Game 561-562: Winthrop vs. Radford (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winthrop 44.526; Radford 44.139 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Winthrop by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Radford (+1 1/2) Game 563-564: Longwood at NC-Asheville (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Longwood 38.012; NC-Asheville 50.141 Dunkel Line: NC-Asheville by 12 Vegas Line: NC-Asheville by 14 Dunkel Pick: Longwood (+14) Game 565-566: Presbyterian vs. Campbell (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Presbyterian 42.625; Campbell 40.788 Dunkel Line: Presbyterian by 2 Vegas Line: Campbell by 3 Dunkel Pick: Presbyterian (+3) Game 567-568: Liberty at Coastal Carolina (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Liberty 41.355; Coastal Carolina 53.791 Dunkel Line: Coastal Carolina by 12 1/2 Vegas Line: Coastal Carolina by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Coastal Carolina (-8 1/2)


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Frosty a victim of 'armed' robbery
'Armed' theft caught on camera
An "armed" robbery, of sorts, left a Maryland neighborhood up in arms over a horrific crime against the holidays caught on camera.
A Frosty the Snowman display beloved by neighborhood kids on Church Road may never be the same after someone took his arms around 6:45 a.m. Saturday.
Charles Smith said he never thought something this bad could happen to him, and he's angry.
"I was shocked," Smith said. "I can't believe somebody would do this."
Someone seen on surveillance video calmly got out of a car, entered Smith's property and stole the arms off of a plastic Frosty the Snowman lawn decoration.
"I was sitting there Saturday morning and I looked and said, 'Hold on. Frosty had some arms. What happened to them?'" Smith said. "We went back on the footage and saw the guy pull up here and watched him walk up into the yard like he owned it and he took Frosty's arms."
A quick survey of the neighborhood showed other Christmas ornaments remained intact. Smith said there are other snowmen decorations in the neighborhood, but only one has arms.
"This is the holidays, you know? You just don't go out stealing people's lawn ornaments. It's just something you don't do," Smith said.
Police have some leads in the case, but Smith said he's not sure if he will file charges. On Tuesday, Smith said all he wants -- and all Frosty wants -- are his arms back.
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