UMass hoops 2013-14 - Tourney or Bust
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I swear Chaz thinks he's Tony Montana. Every fucking trip down the court he's in full-on "say hello to my little friend" mode. He can't work for a smart shot or an easier bucket. Nope, he has to go down with his highest-caliber artillery all ablaze, firing off a three each and every time possible.
GW is playing pretty terrible this half. Very sloppy. If umass had a clue offensively. This would be a game.
Helmet Head said:
Yup. Couple that with the 5-pt debacle to end the 1st half.
And whaddya know, they've cut it from 16 to 8.
Chaz managed to package two of the dumbest moves in basketball in the same possession: The idiotic let's-roll-it-inbounds-to-save-clock-and-pick-it-up-when-the-defender-is-right-on-my-ass move, and the equally moronic let's-throw-up-an-immediate-three-after-picking-the-ball-up-off-the-floor move.
Jesus fuck.
Jesus fuck.
Why Dyson and not Santee, who at least saw minutes this season. DK not exactly shining here since he obviously can't control his point guard or get his players to not make rudimentary mistakes every 30 seconds.
Well the next game for umass will be a tourney game for the first time in a long time. They should be a 7 or 8 seed I think going in
Amazing how far this team has fallen without even a single injury. Luckily they built up the tourney resume against teams that weren't expecting anything from Lalanne. The minute teams keyed on him the offense went to shit and hasn't recovered for the most part.
Also doesn't help that the team is really shallow. Basically seven deep not counting Bergantino's light minutes, so it's going to hurt when the seniors collectively shit their pants.
Also doesn't help that the team is really shallow. Basically seven deep not counting Bergantino's light minutes, so it's going to hurt when the seniors collectively shit their pants.
Chaz bitching about a charge call, except telegraphed his intentions the whole way, and the defender had an eternity to set himself, which he did.
Had a chance to cut it to 6 with just over a minute left, and he flushed it.
Had a chance to cut it to 6 with just over a minute left, and he flushed it.
Seems like UMass destined for an 8 or 9 seed. Realistically hoping for one win and then a fun game against a 1 seed. I'd love to see them avoid Ok State who I see both Jerry Palm and Lunardi have us playing. Could live with playing Pitt/Stanford/K State and I'd love to see them play Memphis.
I've got them as a 9, playing #8 Oklahoma in San Diego. Their reward for a win would be a lovey, romantic date with Arizona. 
My other A-10 seeds (not predictions, but the way things would be if His Royal Majesty King Browndog ruled the earth as he rightfully should):
7 VCU
8 St. Louis
9 U-Mass
10 G. Washington
11 St. Joe's
12 Dayton (play-in)
My other A-10 seeds (not predictions, but the way things would be if His Royal Majesty King Browndog ruled the earth as he rightfully should):
7 VCU
8 St. Louis
9 U-Mass
10 G. Washington
11 St. Joe's
12 Dayton (play-in)
I can't believe they got a 6! I like them in either of those first round matchups though! Not so much against Duke however in the second round
A 6-seed is an absolute gift. It's as if nobody on the committee watched UMass play at any point in the past 6 weeks.
I'll gladly take it, but I really think they dropped the ball on this one.
I'll gladly take it, but I really think they dropped the ball on this one.
There should be a law against getting the same seed (if, say, 4 or higher/worse) in the NCAA's as you did in your conference.
But if they manage to win the first game, that second game I will have as strong a rooting interest in as any in a long time.
But if they manage to win the first game, that second game I will have as strong a rooting interest in as any in a long time.
Really happy about the seed. I think it was just a matter of the committee placing emphasis on OOC body of work. Quality schedule really helped us, and had only 1 bad loss the whole season. Still did respectable enough in a 6-bid A10 to be worthy of that seed.
Tennessee is going to be tough if it ends up being them, but if we can get by them a UMass/Duke game would be really awesome. UMass would be a considerable dog but a win over Duke would be absolutely epic.
Tennessee is going to be tough if it ends up being them, but if we can get by them a UMass/Duke game would be really awesome. UMass would be a considerable dog but a win over Duke would be absolutely epic.
RedSoxFan said:
Not just a UMass/Duke game, but a UMass/Duke game in Raleigh.
Hey, Vermont nearly pulled it off. If the Dr. Jekyll version of the Minutemen shows up instead of Mr. Hyde, I suppose I could see a positive result. But every single thing would have to go right.
UMass should be playing around 2:45 on Friday. They tip after the conclusion of the 12:15 game.
I've got a degree from Duke and not a day of classes at UMass. Needless to say, I'd be rooting for UMass.
Matt Burke @BurkeMetroBos 24m
When UMass basketball tips off Friday it will have been 5,852 days since its last NCAA tournament game.
Also, Kellogg was just on Felger & Mazz (with UMass alum and fervent Minutemen advocate Marc Bertrand sitting in for Felger). I'll post an audio link once it's up on their site.
When UMass basketball tips off Friday it will have been 5,852 days since its last NCAA tournament game.
Also, Kellogg was just on Felger & Mazz (with UMass alum and fervent Minutemen advocate Marc Bertrand sitting in for Felger). I'll post an audio link once it's up on their site.
I threw my name into the lottery to purchase tickets to the UMass game in Raleigh on Friday and the ticket office just called me. I obviously won't be making my way down there on Friday, but if someone on here would like me to purchase them and then transfer the tickets to you, let me know and we'll work something out.
I think the tickets are $60/each or so.
edit: I believe the tickets are for "Session 1," so you'd also get entry to the Duke vs Mercer game.
I think the tickets are $60/each or so.
edit: I believe the tickets are for "Session 1," so you'd also get entry to the Duke vs Mercer game.
That sounds about right. Which means Chaz can officially begin his professional career with the Turkish Basketball League at around 6 pm EDT.
I have faith. UMass when it is at its best, has played very well this year, Maybe we will see the best UMass performance tomorrow (and Sunday!).
They have it in them to beat just about anyone, but the problem is they struggled down the stretch and we haven't seen that from them in quite awhile. If they can find that game again they have the potential to be a sweet 16 team. That said, I don't think they will be.mabrowndog said:
my guess is they come out and fall behind by 10 early as they seem to do in every god damn game in the last few months. So if they are going to win they will need to come from behind as always.RedSoxFan said:
BoSoxFink said:
Yup. And maybe that's a good thing.
As much as I crave a more measured and disciplined game plan, this UMass team has been at their best when their backs are forced to the wall late in games. That's when they go to that smothering full-court press and force turnovers that can convert even the best of opponents into out-of-synch puddles of nerve-wracked urine.
I see Trey as being the X-factor in this game. Chaz cannot be made to feel like he has to carry the team, and they need to balance their frenetic pace with a bit of discipline. But I wouldn't change their style completely...I haven't seen Tennessee much this year, but I'm curious to see how they would match up with UMass' pace. Umass needs solid production from everyone, but it can be done. And don't fall too behind...the late starts are too much to overcome this time of year.RedSoxFan said:
But isn't it fun to be watching them finally back in the tournament? Good stuff....leave it all on the floor.
Andrew said:
I would suggest one problem has been not starting their 5 best players. Putney and Carter are not in the top five.
That wasn't anything similar to the Willie Herndon or Lou Roe teams I grew up watching. No heart. No brains.
Dan to Theo to Ben said:
There wasn't even any similarity to the Carl Smith-Donald Russell-John Hemphill-Edwin Green-Horace Neysmith teams of the Ron Gerlufsen era.
Let's not forget Lorenzo Sutton in that mix....good group.mabrowndog said:
This game today was a tough one to handle, and they just never seemed into it at all. The positives are at least they got back into the tournament and re-established some excitement in Amherst. I can't recall the last time so many games were sold out. And despite the loss, it is safe to say that they all played hard to the end; just like they did in all of the other games. With the Mercer/Duke upset, the road was paved for the Sweet Sixteen; and that's tough to swallow. But the season as a whole was definitely a success and I'm still proud of this group...heck, I got to break out my UMass sweatshirt for the first time in awhile. Congrats for a great season overall...as tough as today was, it was a fun season while it lasted and it was great to see them in the brackets once again.
As for next year...we're losing a lot of upperclassmen....does anyone know how the next recruiting class looks? Or any transfers in the mix?