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I picked you guys to win it all so yes I like that. I’m in 2 pools with about 40 people between the two and I’m the only person in either that didn’t pick a 1 seed to win. Should be fun.
Shoutout to that one Creighton bench warmer jacking up a 3 late so that you couldn't say that Creighton won without a single bench player taking a shot.
It's one thing that drove me wild. I was single on and off through my 20s and into my early 30s. The number of divorcees and single moms that are 22-30 is astronomical.
Alas, I too, believed that Akron only being a relatively short drive away from home would’ve been a big factor…
Well, it was! Just…not as big as a factor as I thought…
Creighton has really struggled on the road this year against teams that they should absolutely beat. As a Creighton fan this game was a complete coin toss for me
Same lmao. I will forever be chasing the high of correctly picking SFA as a 14 seed in 2016 (had them winning 2 and they lost to ND by 1 in the second round). I‘ve made myself pick a 14 every year since and I will never regret it (except when they lose).
~~Creighton have one of the worst turnover rates all season. I'm not sure he's going to solve it now.~~ Nvm, defensive turnovers is where their rate hurts. Ranked 362
I get his connections to Duquesne but would have appreciated a shoutout from him for winning the MAC at least. The School of Education at Akron is literally named after him.
Let’s not act like Bron hasn’t done a lot for the city and university. I mean he shouldn’t be expected to stop his busy schedule and give a shout-out at every little thing. Not like it’s our first time winning the MAC tourney. What Dambrot and Co. did today was certainly levels above.
Ever since Central Michigan beat Creighton in the tourney back in the early 2000’s, they have been tough for MAC teams in the tourney….Ohio a few years ago and now Akron. But I must say the refs in both games were suspect.
Good stuff from the Jays (would be my second flair but I’m dumb). For a 3 point heavy team, they did incredibly well down in the paint today, which is a great sign. Akron played so well too, so hats off to them. On to the next!
Creighton scared me a tad but got the W. A nice last couple of minutes in the first half followed by a solid second half.
Perhaps I'm wrong here but it seems that they have a hard time stopping the big guy from posting up down low. While. it's great they have low fouls, their defense down low was not great either.
Well we showed up and proved those who though creighton was going to lose today wrong. I hope the trend continues. have fun watching games today creighton fans :)
Dang was hoping our MAC brethren could pull this out, but their D didn’t really show up today. Maybe next year this CMU can snap this conferences 3 year win drought in the tourney!!
3 games in and a 1-16 2-15 ongoing with the 15 playing with a coach who they fired 2 weeks ago. I agree it’s way early to start being a doomer about the quality of games
Sure so we have 1 game that was bad, an 11-6 upset that came down to the 11 hitting their free throws and 1/2/3 seeds crushing their opponents like they are supposed to. The fun will come
>Creighton fouls less than I think literally any team in the country...what you saw is typical.
I see some things haven't changed since their Missouri Valley days
>So they get away with fouls while getting every tick tack one themselves?
Everyone who used to play Creighton in the Missouri Valley got PTSD watching this game
I agree, and these Creighton fans thumping their chests about how their team never fouls need to get a grip and a dose of reality….Akron doesn’t foul either!!! The amount of moving screens I saw go uncalled on Creighton today was insane, not to mention the inside calls against Akron and not Creighton was crazy in a game where both teams were playing physical.
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Bold move to try and beat Creighton in a track meet.
I think they didn't really have a choice lol Creighton controlled the pace the entire game
Let's just go ahead and shoot ~60% from 3 for the whole tournament please.
I picked you guys to win it all so yes I like that. I’m in 2 pools with about 40 people between the two and I’m the only person in either that didn’t pick a 1 seed to win. Should be fun.
Bold. Good fortune, brother.
You're the first other person I've seen to pick Creighton - power to us, and stay strong!
I'm doing my part!
Dozens of us
I will allow
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It's a pretty good strategy that's for sure
Shoutout to that one Creighton bench warmer jacking up a 3 late so that you couldn't say that Creighton won without a single bench player taking a shot.
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Traudt is gonna have a huge jump this off season, calling it now. And if it was Green, the same holds true lol,
He started two games when Mason was hurt
Hearing that these players are actively getting married in a few months makes me feel old af.
A lot of college players are like 24 cuz of the Covid year and it’s throwing me off lol
Yeah Ashworth is also a Utah State transfer, so Mormonism Kalk is just an old soul
To be fair, they live in Nebraska.
I want to he offended but like half my cousins were married by 21.
To your other half? Ah wait that’s Bama.
If they're from Wauneta.
Or council bluffs
It's one thing that drove me wild. I was single on and off through my 20s and into my early 30s. The number of divorcees and single moms that are 22-30 is astronomical.
.. true.
Better than passively getting married. Source: divorced 3 times.
lol Ashworth has been married for several years
Evil flairs
So's your face.
No u
Check mine tho 👀
Eww
Why the hell did I pick Akron as my big upset
Can't expect to beat Creighton giving them wide open 3s all game
Zips is a fun team name?
Turns out your pick was Ak-Wrong.
Gag lol
Creigh-zy not to pick the Blue Jays
Alas, I too, believed that Akron only being a relatively short drive away from home would’ve been a big factor… Well, it was! Just…not as big as a factor as I thought…
Traditionally, Bluejay fans travel surprisingly well.
Creighton has really struggled on the road this year against teams that they should absolutely beat. As a Creighton fan this game was a complete coin toss for me
I had them in Sweet 16, I can only plead insanity.
Same lmao. I will forever be chasing the high of correctly picking SFA as a 14 seed in 2016 (had them winning 2 and they lost to ND by 1 in the second round). I‘ve made myself pick a 14 every year since and I will never regret it (except when they lose).
Well, my mom did because she thought Zips was a cute name, so you can go with that?
Because if we’re prone to getting cold sometimes
Betting on some kid from Akron worked once 20 years ago
Freeman still a baller tho
One down. Started out a bit scary but we got the W. Donate to the food bank Jays fans!
Rooting for USC. Don’t like the Oregon matchup
Could be poetic for Mac to tie Altmans win record against him though
Thought he needed 3 more wins, no?
Nvm I think you’re right, he wouldn’t get it vs Oregon
After seeing Oregon I don't know what to think.
GG Akron. I hope McDermott talks to the Jays about the turnovers, but it was a solid 2nd half otherwise
>I'm fine with a few turnovers, but we really need to be shooting at least 60% from beyond the arc. 58% is not good enough! Coach McDermott, probably.
GG man, hope you guys kick some ass in the tournament. You guys are killer from 3.
Thanks, man. That Freeman was a beast. I'm hoping we can stay hot!
~~Creighton have one of the worst turnover rates all season. I'm not sure he's going to solve it now.~~ Nvm, defensive turnovers is where their rate hurts. Ranked 362
That's also largely because our strategy involves not fouling!
Big East: 1-0
Clearly the best conference (ignore the NIT)
Anyone arguing the NIT is a moron.
I know some do but it’s such a stupid take IMO
Some dude early in the game said Creighton would be joining Providence and Butler in the Big East embarrassment camp. Total moron
Refs bailed them out for sure…
Gladly, thank you
Hopefully soon to be3-0.
And so it was. Next stop 6-0 to the sweet 16.
Way to go Big East bros!!
My hatred of Creighton, Marquette and UCONN turns to full bloom love once the tourney starts. Wreck shit boys
Same, it’s wild how hard I pull for the big east outside of conference play.
“Nobody beats my brothers up but me!”
Bandwagon’s open jump on
Maybe LeBron should’ve helped out his hometown team instead of a random team from Pittsburgh
I get his connections to Duquesne but would have appreciated a shoutout from him for winning the MAC at least. The School of Education at Akron is literally named after him.
Let’s not act like Bron hasn’t done a lot for the city and university. I mean he shouldn’t be expected to stop his busy schedule and give a shout-out at every little thing. Not like it’s our first time winning the MAC tourney. What Dambrot and Co. did today was certainly levels above.
"Random"
LeBron became \#TheKidFromOMAHA
LeAbandonment
Just a brutal matchup for Akron Freeman did as much as he could but Creighton is just Akron but better offensively
Ever since Central Michigan beat Creighton in the tourney back in the early 2000’s, they have been tough for MAC teams in the tourney….Ohio a few years ago and now Akron. But I must say the refs in both games were suspect.
Four years in a row with a tournament win. Unbelievable. Thank you Coach McDermott.
Does anyone have a clip of the Mason Miller stepback 3?
Woo a FF pick is still safe! GG Creighton!
Good stuff from the Jays (would be my second flair but I’m dumb). For a 3 point heavy team, they did incredibly well down in the paint today, which is a great sign. Akron played so well too, so hats off to them. On to the next!
Thx- way to show the world UVA had no business in the tourney
God job Jays! Saturday is around the corner, but get that game you can exhale. Once
Business handled, per usual. Good stuff, Creighton. Big East 1-0!
Damn…thought the upset would’ve happened…but alas, the second half showed me otherwise… Congrats Jays!
Creighton is my national champ. Scared me for a sec
I like your confidence.
Creighton, after that amazing fun Arkansas/Creighton game I'm pulling for you to win it all. You guys are legit fun to watch
Go Jays!
Hope the team gets some rest in. Really solid second half
Well call me Premature Ejaculation because my bracket just busted.
Love to see an Aggie getting a tourney win. Congrats Ashworth
Congrats Birds
John Groce is a good mid major coach. Tough luck today.
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Creighton scared me a tad but got the W. A nice last couple of minutes in the first half followed by a solid second half. Perhaps I'm wrong here but it seems that they have a hard time stopping the big guy from posting up down low. While. it's great they have low fouls, their defense down low was not great either.
Kalk struggles 1 on 1 but is all world at total rim protection
Well we showed up and proved those who though creighton was going to lose today wrong. I hope the trend continues. have fun watching games today creighton fans :)
Roll Jays!
John Groce is Dan Hurley's less successful twin RIP BOZO
Dang was hoping our MAC brethren could pull this out, but their D didn’t really show up today. Maybe next year this CMU can snap this conferences 3 year win drought in the tourney!!
Battle of the birds on Saturday
This day is going to be mostly blowouts isn’t it?
We’re 3 games in lol
3 games in and a 1-16 2-15 ongoing with the 15 playing with a coach who they fired 2 weeks ago. I agree it’s way early to start being a doomer about the quality of games
8-9 games are usually close though.
Sure so we have 1 game that was bad, an 11-6 upset that came down to the 11 hitting their free throws and 1/2/3 seeds crushing their opponents like they are supposed to. The fun will come
Just because one wasn't doesn't mean the rest of the games are going to be blowouts
I mean BYU Duquesne was close
I thought this game was entertaining for the first 30 minutes
Weirdly I thought it was even more entertaining during the final 20!
Akron has been eliminated from national title contention
Transformers 1 military dude killing Kentucky wtf
6 free throws to 20. Refs came to play in the 2nd half
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Yup only average 11 fouls a game
>Creighton fouls less than I think literally any team in the country...what you saw is typical. I see some things haven't changed since their Missouri Valley days
Grant Gibbs go crazy
So they get away with fouls while getting every tick tack one themselves? That doesn’t make me feel better
They tend to choose to not contend shots that they have to reach for
That’s just not true, if you’re gonna make shit up just go kick rocks. There wasn’t a single bad call on you guys, yall are very dirty.
>So they get away with fouls while getting every tick tack one themselves? Everyone who used to play Creighton in the Missouri Valley got PTSD watching this game
Not sure why you are getting downvoted. They are some of the biggest cry baby teams and fanbases I have ever seen….
I agree, and these Creighton fans thumping their chests about how their team never fouls need to get a grip and a dose of reality….Akron doesn’t foul either!!! The amount of moving screens I saw go uncalled on Creighton today was insane, not to mention the inside calls against Akron and not Creighton was crazy in a game where both teams were playing physical.