I am not a big fan of basketball after Mark Cuban ruined the NBA back in the early 2000, that’s why I dropped out of posting for the last several months. but now that BYU is killing it I’m nervous to start watching, because every time I do BYU looses. what do you think stay away or risk it and watch?
So, you are a jinx? 
Basketball has been fun this year. No reason not to. For certain, whether you watch or not won’t change what happens in Denver. However, if you pray for the team to win, who knows.
you can do what I do. Record it to watch later so I end up peeking throughout but like you, I don’t want to Jinx my cougs.
Personally, I think BYU is much better prepared this season over last. BYU last season was really challenged defensively and we just couldn’t hang with Daquane’s guards. VCU is full of able guards but BYU has the defenders to hamper VCU’s strengths. I seriously doubt that they have anyone that can cover Foos inside.
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It’s hard to know what to do. I think they will win the game but they are in the same position as they were last year and VCU is no pushover. They are a good team.
If BYU doesn’t win, we will know who to blame.
Who? The committee or let the team just man up and take the reason for losing. It’s so much easier with my brain 
I’m not watching promise
Mr Bean lol
I am calm about this game for some reason. It’s not Utah, boy, I hate playing them in any sport!
-VCU, all 5 starters are Seniors. Those mid majors with lots of experience win and are bracket busters
-BYU has two big centers that defend and score…VCU runs a 6’9 215 lb forward and 4 guards
should have points inside anytime we want them.
- BYU has way longer guards, just not as quick as VCUs. BYU will cut off passing lanes and block shots
- BYU also has a better 3 point %.
- But the biggest reason is BYU has played 20 tough games and beat 3 top 10 ranked teams. VCU has won maybe 2 big games. I watched OSU stomp on Wichita State tonight, What popped is OSU’s defense. I think 3 leagues play tough D… but OSU was open all night long.
Let the predictions begin
BYU 83. VCU 65
Why the blowout?
BYU much better defensively this year. Much better. Can actually defend good guards
Fared very well this year running thru the big 12 gauntlet. Beat isu twice and Arizona at their home. VCU good but no comparison. BYu would have to play worse than they did against Houston- both times - to lose this one.
My #1 reason by far, is that Saunders will not let his debacle game last year happen this year . He. Was. Terrible. I remember he literally threw the ball right to the other team 2 or 3 times. I pinned the loss on him. He did too. Said as much. He’s been gunning for this game and redemption for a year
We win by at least 18.
I’m with you on this one. But, don’t stand too close
I also feel like this game is going to be a blowout. Our preparedness with similar type teams and improved toughness combined with the higher skill level, we should win. However, if we don’t score in the first 7 minutes then I will feel nervous.
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ok. I just read the artlicle on VCUs Max Shulga. Nice story blah, blah, blah.
I now more convinced than ever that this will be a blow out for BYU. An ex Utah Aggie? A white guy? (sorry, just watched a fun youtube on larry bird) This is a team some are fearing? Please. Just put mag on him and watch his numbers plummet. Unless he is the second coming of Bird, no fears.
Also, no one playing up the battle between our Russkie and VCU;s Ukranian? For fun, and perhaps a little political theater could have them guard each other the whole game.
I also want EVERY SEC team out by the end of Sunday. Every stinkin one of them. Texas out is a good start. Close game with Auburn right now.
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I couldn’t help it I started watching right when they started to go on their big run before the half. took that as a good sign and finished watching the game.
the jinks is gone!!!
Finally! However, we should have buried them by 25. We let them hang around. Can’t do that with Wisconsin. Saunders has to get his 3 point shot going again on Saturday.
Demin had a good game except for his usual 4 turnovers. He does that when he gets winded. Needs to bulk up and do some running.
Hall had no turnovers. He has to shoot better Saturday too.
Catchings played in the first half. I would have liked to see him play some in the 2nd half.
I’m not making any predictions but I think Wisconsin is a good draw. We beat Arizona and ISU on the road. I don’t believe Wisconsin is any better than either of those team. A neutral court matchup in altitude is good.
That’s what the reporting scouting report was all about lockdown shulga, and force them to shoot outside game set match
I to watched 100%. Was pretty confident we could go inside on them and nothing they could do about it
It is a great draw. They have two 7 footers, but Our big guys are faster stronger.
Here’s kind of the theme I’m looking at for the big 12. I think our defense is better than any other league and I think big 12 teams are gonna do just fine in the matchups.
I have Houston winning it all. I think Byu can go as far as they’re outside shooting carries them but in the end VCU had no answer whatsoever for our inside game
2 SEC teams out - 12 to go. Let’s hope Arkansas is gone next and means Kansas advances.
How about woeful ACC - Louisville and Clemson awful and out.
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I am calling for an all big12 final 4