Principled Man Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender, today announced a massive expansion of its longstanding partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) Athletics. Starting in the 2021-2022 athletic season, the company – which has a rich history of supporting college athletics – will have unparalleled visibility and branding throughout a variety of Spartan athletic teams including men's and women's basketball, football and hockey. "Michigan State Athletics couldn't compete at the highest levels without the support of our corporate partners like Rocket Mortgage," said Bill Beekman, Michigan State Director of Athletics. "We are appreciative of Rocket's continued commitment to the Spartans and their unwavering support of our programs." Under the new five-year deal, Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage will be the presenting sponsor of the famed men's basketball team which will now be known throughout the Breslin Center as, "MSU Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage." :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: https://msuspartans....e-provider.aspx They have to find new ways to pay the huge salaries of the coaches for the men's basketball and football. :goodone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Duke just won't go the fukk away. https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/report-duke-may-play-ncaa-190220698.html I hope if the powers that be put them in, they get blasted by 40 in their first game. You're supposed to get in on merit, not based on the name on the uniform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) The lead on the ESPN ticker, Duke: if picked, could still play in the NCAA Tournament. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: Edited March 13, 2021 by laughedatbytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Duke just won't go the fukk away. https://currently.at...-190220698.html I hope if the powers that be put them in, they get blasted by 40 in their first game. You're supposed to get in on merit, not based on the name on the uniform.Beat me to it: f**k Duke! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Duke just won't go the fukk away. https://currently.at...-190220698.html I hope if the powers that be put them in, they get blasted by 40 in their first game. You're supposed to get in on merit, not based on the name on the uniform.Beat me to it: f**k Duke!Ditto, and while we're at it, fukk ESPN. Sick of their influence on college sports. Edited March 13, 2021 by driventotheedge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) No Duke and no Kentucky. Last time that happened, 1976, Indiana ran the table, 32-0. Can the Zags do it? Edited March 14, 2021 by pjbear05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 No Duke and no Kentucky. Last time that happened, 1976, Indiana ran the table, 32-0. Can the Zags do it?I cannot express how badly I want that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 No Duke and no Kentucky. Last time that happened, 1976, Indiana ran the table, 32-0. Can the Zags do it? They can, but as an Illini fan, I hope they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) According to the talking heads on the tournament selection show this past weekend, theoretically a 16 seeded team could win the championship and never play a game. How's that, you may ask? After today (Tuesday) or maybe tomorrow, the teams are set but if they end up having Covid issues and have to drop out, their opponent automatically advances to the next round. The chances of that are only slightly better than someone picking all the winners, but it could happen. Edited March 17, 2021 by Fordgalaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dennis keeping it interesting for Witchita State against Drake, with a steal and money three-pointer to cut it to one point. 8.1 seconds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dennis keeping it interesting for Witchita State against Drake, with a steal and money three-pointer to cut it to one point. 8.1 seconds...And a great ending with the quick foul, a missed free throw and a near buzzer beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dennis keeping it interesting for Witchita State against Drake, with a steal and money three-pointer to cut it to one point. 8.1 seconds...And a great ending with the quick foul, a missed free throw and a near buzzer beater.There goes my bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Every Johson kinda sounds like you'd expect Larry Johnson's Grandmama character to sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dennis keeping it interesting for Witchita State against Drake, with a steal and money three-pointer to cut it to one point. 8.1 seconds...And a great ending with the quick foul, a missed free throw and a near buzzer beater.There goes my bracket.:lol: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/Probably? The game's been over for 20 minutes... ;) Norfolk State - Gonzaga Saturday. I'm taking Gonzaga by (the) 300. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/Probably? The game's been over for 20 minutes... ;) And one. Game is tied. :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/Probably? The game's been over for 20 minutes... ;) And one. Game is tied. :popcorn:And we're on to overtime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/Probably? The game's been over for 20 minutes... ;) And one. Game is tied. :popcorn:And we're on to overtime...With 29.6 remaining, Bruins are up 2 with the ball... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Spartans move on.Probably. They've been on the rise while UCLA has been in a spiral as of late. Maybe the Bruins can pull off a second-half comeback ala Appalachian State to make it close/Probably? The game's been over for 20 minutes... ;) And one. Game is tied. :popcorn:And we're on to overtime...With 29.6 remaining, Bruins are up 2 with the ball...Clark with the clutch rebound and free throws. 5.3 left, UCLA up 6 and at the line... And it is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Three of the four games yesterday were phenomenal, and in today's games so far both top seeds are behind (VTech over Forida 33-27 and Colgate over Arkansas 25-17). Early upsets make for a fun first round...but can sometimes take the competitiveness out of subsequent rounds. This year seems like there's a lot more parity across the board, though it's early in the tourney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Colgate's upset hope goes down the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Colgate's upset hope goes down the tube.Yep. Tracy, aka Mystic Rythm, gave me a Razorbacks cap that I can sport today. #1 Baylor is down early!!!! 0-1. Lol. Edited March 19, 2021 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Colgate's upset hope goes down the tube.Yep. Tracy, aka Mystic Rythm, gave me a Razorbacks cap that I can sport today. #1 Baylor is down early!!!! 0-1. Lol.I have Baylor going down to the Badgers next round, but Go Hawks! Edited March 19, 2021 by laughedatbytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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