National Title Game Thread

[RedOctober3829]

Villanova 76 UNC 73. Arch is MOP. Toughness over McDonalds AA's.

 

[MillarTime]

Let's fucking goooooooooo!!!

 

[Average Reds]

The interview with the corpse of Rollie Mass on the 'Nova channel was a bit startling,

 

[canderson]

UNC 78
Nova 67

Pulling hard for Nova though.

 

[troparra]

Quick, let's get to commercial before the announcers can tell us what the hell just happened.

 

[RedOctober3829]

I like the pace early for Nova but too many mistakes. Just stay solid and run the offense. They are using lots of energy on defense so fatigue may become a factor.

 

[RedOctober3829]

I want to see Nova change defenses often

 

[BigSoxFan]

UNC fans have to be getting a little concerned.

 

[Ale Xander]

Nova controlling the tempo

Not looking good for Tar Heels

 

[RedOctober3829]

The length of unc is bothering Nova. You can see they are getting into the lane and passing out. They need to go right at their bigs with the way the refs are calling the game. Generate contact and they'll call a foul.

Roy will adjust to the fronting by running some high low sets.

 

[Ale Xander]

dp

 

[BigSoxFan]

Anyone else see a little Matt Barnes in Jackson?

 

[canderson]

Nova in serious trouble already.

 

[troparra]

Worst 3pt shooting team in UNC history?

 

[Greg29fan]

Worst 3pt shooting team in UNC history?

We've had moments like against Maryland, Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament, and against Indiana in the NCAAs where it looks really good. Just not consistent.

 

[Bergs]

That Barkley ad slays me.

 

[RedOctober3829]

The shooting won't last. Need to not help as much off the shooters.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Like the change in D

 

[troparra]

Christ, another three for UNC

 

[Ale Xander]

These nickel and dimers are a joke

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

The camera angles from the court level shots are spectacular.

 

[Greg29fan]

These nickel and dimers are a joke

I don't think that's near harsh enough.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Only thing keeping UNC in game is 3's. Can that last?? I can't see it.

But how long can the guards front their bigs and get away with it?

What a fungame to watch. Lots of physical play and intensity.

 

[RedOctober3829]

I don't think that's near harsh enough.

That last one was def a foul. James used an arm bar. Automatic foul this year.

 

[Ale Xander]

These nickel and dimers are a joke

 

[BigSoxFan]

Berry has been awesome

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

Berry has been awesome

Getting whatever he wants

 

[BigSoxFan]

That was a huge turn of events for Nova.

 

[Ale Xander]

Roy not happy with JJ

 

[luckysox]

Yeah, 5 instead of 9 is a pretty big deal. And the momentum swing is huge for them.

 

[RedOctober3829]

This is Nova's game to take. Jackson and Barry can't keep shooting like this.

 

[MillarTime]

[getting out of fetal position]

I'm actually ok with the score considering UNC is banging down every fucking 3. Game is being played at Nova's pace for the most part and Jenkins missed most of the half. Hanging tough so far.

[getting back in fetal position]

 

[CoRP]

I just learned a lot about what UNC needs to do to win.

 

[PaulinMyrBch]

Here comes the part where Roy gets outcoached. Nova in a squeaker.

 

[CoRP]

Ugh don't jinx me

 

[garlan5]

Roy usually doesn't coach in game well but he did run small to end the half. That's the most coaching I've seen from him in a while. Was probably an accident

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

If UNC misses it's first three of the half that might be at least psychologically important for Nova.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Nova ain't going away.

 

[Ale Xander]

Catch the fing ball

 

[Greg29fan]

Game's not too big for the players but Terry Wymer is shitting his pants out there

 

[CoRP]

I hate Raftery

 

[nothumb]

Tons of ticky tack calls killing the flow of the game. That last one on Meeks on the loose ball was horrible.

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

Nova hanging in there. Game pretty even so far, but I don't expect Nova can keep close if UNC keeps it over 50 percent shooting unless Nova goes crazy from three.

 

[BigSoxFan]

The longer this stays close, the more I like Nova

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

I hate Raftery

Seriously? I didn't know anyone hated Raftery. Do you hate everyone?

 

[luckysox]

Nova actually shot better in the 1st half, also over 50%. They shoot the ball well. They are not going anywhere.

 

[luckysox]

They should be looking for that back cut constantly.

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

Rafter y isn't announcing this game. He is just stream of consciousnessing into his mic.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Nova's turn to go nuts

 

[Ale Xander]

Unc throwing away too many possessions

Losing it