College Hoops 2012-13

[BiffTFinancial]

I was really disappointed in MSU not adjusting to his dribble penetration. They were basically letting him take the ball to the hole at will without any help defense or attempt to cut him off or take a charge. Really strange that Izzo didn't take a timeout during OSU's big 2H run, too. Just an odd game for MSU, which looked to be in total control early in the second half before letting it all unravel without doing much about it. Not really in their character to let that happen.

very well-said, NC. i'm OSU homer, but i am unabashed in my respect for Izzo. this game definitely was out of character for him and his team. while Izzo had never seen this from Craft before, he saw it 2H and didn't make the adjustments that i would've expected. with the guys that Sparty has on the back line, i was frankly pretty surprised, as it seemed to be a no-brainer (and it's not as if you're neglecting top-flight finishers when you help off of OSU's front line). guess even Izzo isn't perfect, though for my money he's best coach in hoops (also in top 10 conversation: Stevens, Beilein, Donovan, Brey, Coach K, Dunphy, Few, Painter, Buzz Williams, Bo Ryan; God rest, Majerus no longer in convo but was at top of this group until the end).

also becoming a little concerned about Appling. seems that he has been off ever since he tweaked his shoulder a couple of weeks back.

[romoney]

Keep getting it buddy!! You and I both are having not so great seasons Im like (88-100-3)
BUT Keep grinding it out and I keep saying the turnaround is right around the corner..Never have I had such a bad season..WE WILL GET IT!!!
BOL brother!! We always stay positive!!

[No coincidences]

very well-said, NC. i'm OSU homer, but i am unabashed in my respect for Izzo. this game definitely was out of character for him and his team. while Izzo had never seen this from Craft before, he saw it 2H and didn't make the adjustments that i would've expected. with the guys that Sparty has on the back line, i was frankly pretty surprised, as it seemed to be a no-brainer (and it's not as if you're neglecting top-flight finishers when you help off of OSU's front line). guess even Izzo isn't perfect, though for my money he's best coach in hoops (also in top 10 conversation: Stevens, Beilein, Donovan, Brey, Coach K, Dunphy, Few, Painter, Buzz Williams, Bo Ryan; God rest, Majerus no longer in convo but was at top of this group until the end).

also becoming a little concerned about Appling. seems that he has been off ever since he tweaked his shoulder a couple of weeks back.

Yep, something's not right re: Appling -- either physically, mentally or both. If he brings his A-game, this team can certainly reach the Final Four. They won't get there without him though. I've never seen him struggle like this. I know he's a 2 playing the point and it's not his natural position, but it's never bothered him before. He's been lost lately though. Will be something to monitor closely given it's this late in the season. This team has all the makings if he can get back on track.

[NittanyLionsFan]

Yo biff, what u think of my boy Jerry Sandusky?

[2daBank]

Yo biff, what u think of my boy Jerry Sandusky?

he isnt half the queer little bitch you are...

[Hockey33]

Biff what are your picks for tonight's (Wednesday's) action???

[Hockey33]

Why is Arizona only -6 tonight @ USC? What do you think about this game? I'm clearly wanting to fire one off on Arizona -6 but what are your thoughts?

[Louisvillekid1]

Hope all is well BIff!

[Madison]

Lines are tough. Can't wait for neutral courts.

[romoney]

Where you at Biff..hope things are going good for ya buddy!! hope to see some picks soon..

[Hockey33]

Biff what are the plays for tonight (Thursday)?

[BiffTFinancial]

hey, fellas, sorry didn't respond. took a few days off of posting after Iowa State. sharpened my pencil, relaxed, tailed some NBA, NHL, MLB to get my confidence back. ready to go for the weekend. posting first round of Saturday picks tonight as i am playing in hoops tournaments next two Saturdays so won't be around until later in afternoon.

[BiffTFinancial]

Saturday 3.2.2013
2* Syracuse -1'
2* Wake Forest +1
2* Wisconsin Green Bay -2

[BiffTFinancial]

also like VCU, Okie State, Duke, Providence MLs may look to wrap some/all of those together.

[BiffTFinancial]

Bank, been doing well tailing some MLB plays from twitter. one that i like for tomorrow is Cards. ML is -120 so -1 RL should be solid once RLs come out.

[BigBoi]

Not a fan of the cuse but love wake

[BiffTFinancial]

Not a fan of the cuse but love wake

what's up, BigBoi? Pitino normally does a good job against Boeheim, but this UL team is not built to play against a zone and i don't think that they match up well with Cuse this year. Siva and Smith are not long enough to see over the defense and get good looks either passing or shooting. unlike years past, i don't think that UL has a shooter (like Kouric) to bust up the zone. the key to beating the zone is ball movement and i don't think Siva and Smith are up to the task.

glad to hear that you like Wake.

[BigBoi]

I agree that the team isnt built for it, however the cuse looked like shat against marquette especially MCW. Just dont trust this cuse team. GL with your play

[BigBoi]

Like Bama to keep it rather close.

[romoney]

Good to see you back Biff!! Lets close this season on a monster run buddy!!!

[BiffTFinancial]

I agree that the team isnt built for it, however the cuse looked like shat against marquette especially MCW. Just dont trust this cuse team. GL with your play

i hear you. that was road chalk at Marquette, though, and Marquette is scrappy as shit.

Like Bama to keep it rather close.

agree, lean Bama but not playing it. won't be around for TTs today, but Gator TT under, UCF TT over and WGB TT over are three that i like.

[BiffTFinancial]

Good to see you back Biff!! Lets close this season on a monster run buddy!!!

good to see you too, my friend. let's do it. adding a couple then off to hoops.

[BiffTFinancial]

adding

2* UCF +7
2* Notre Dame +6

Saturday 3.2.2013
2* Syracuse -1'
2* Wake Forest +1
2* UCF +7
2* Notre Dame +6
2* Wisconsin Green Bay -2

off to play in hoops tourney. BOL to all today. will probably add ML parlay this afternoon with Okie State + Duke + Providence.

[Jayvegas420]

Where's The Orange -1?
I looked can't get that line anywhere.
Besides, why not take moneyline?

Anyway.....what I like best about the Cuse today is that the Cards last three wins have been against the bottom & I mean BOTTOM 3 teams in the Big East.
I don't know if this lured them into a false sense of security but, I like betting against teams who have had easy rides in the past two weeks.
Siva won't manipulate this Syracuse zone like he was able to in Depaul & South Florida.

[BiffTFinancial]

Orange is -1', apostrophe = the hook. played it last night before any MLs available. i prefer -1' at -110 to ML -130. also try to avoid juice where a push is not a possible result (which it isn't with ML). BOL to you today, go Cuse.

[Hockey33]

Hey biff, what do you think of Mississippi -12.5 @ shitty Mississippi state? Or what about Vanderbilt -1.5 @ auburn? Good luck in your bball tourney today pal!

[BiffTFinancial]

Hey biff, what do you think of Mississippi -12.5 @ shitty Mississippi state? Or what about Vanderbilt -1.5 @ auburn? Good luck in your bball tourney today pal!

Hey hockey, no opinion on those games. Didn't have much time to cap. Arky is one SEC play I like today.

[BiffTFinancial]

adding

2* ML parlay: VCU + Oklahoma State + Duke + Providence (+139)

Checking in quick. See you later

[2daBank]

Bank, been doing well tailing some MLB plays from twitter. one that i like for tomorrow is Cards. ML is -120 so -1 RL should be solid once RLs come out.

yea i been doing pretty well with spring training as well, every day i keep thinking i should be betting more but really dont trust it anything more than dumb luck,, really all i been doing is playing kc, sea, and stl every day for the most part with a few other randoms thrown in,,reasoning simple enough, cards have a lot of guys battling for spots so late in gms when the starters gone they have a lot of young talent playing their asses off,, kc and sea just seem to care bout these gms and dont lose so i continue to take them....

[Louisvillekid1]

Can't bet spring training, just can't do it...

Good luck fellas.

[2daBank]

Can't bet spring training, just can't do it...

Good luck fellas.

i swear this 1st yr ive ever tried bro, been keeping it reasonably small cause trust me it feels like flipping coins..but hell kc and sea are either + money or less than -110 every gm this week and they dont lose...i grabbed them both for sunday w/o even seeing lineups or pitching rotations when i saw they were once again both +110, went a little more on these cause figure other ppl gotta be noticing their records and might be able to get + on the teams they playing before 1st pitch (not really sure bout that tho, lol)...

[BiffTFinancial]

Can't bet spring training, just can't do it...

Good luck fellas.

was 5-0 spring training until Cards yesterday. just been tailing 1-2 picks a day, but doing a lot better than my crappy hoops picks. huge lineup disparities and most games decided by more than 1 run so you can get a plus-number.

[BiffTFinancial]

Saturday 3.2.2013 final card
2* Syracuse -1' - LOSER
2* Wake Forest +1 - LOSER
2* UCF +7 - LOSER
2* Notre Dame +6 - LOSER
2* Wisconsin Green Bay -2 - LOSER
2* ML parlay: VCU + Oklahoma State + Duke + Providence (+139) - WINNER

1-5 -8.22u

YTD: 102-133-7 -72.7u

time to accept that this season has been a big loss and move on

[romoney]

BOL Biff!!! things will get right soon...you've been here as long as I have and things will always get good about this time...hang in there buddy!! I know you were the go-to-guy for totals in the past..Hope to see some more soon!!

[romoney]

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