[mofome]

Tonight the guards of Texas take on the size of the Cardinal. These teams got here using distinctly different styles; something will have to give tonight. Some people suggest that guard play is the most important dynamic when trying to advance in March. Others suggest that you need the big men inside to carry you to the final four. Tonight we’ll find out.

The Longhorns have had an easier time reaching the sweet 16 than their final against Miami may suggest. On the back of 13 made threes, Texas blew open a 16 point second half lead before the Canes made a late comeback. The boys from Austin are led by pointguard D.J. Augustine who is as impressive a floor general as we have in the college game. D.J. averaged over 19 points per game during the regular season and recorded a 2:1 assists to turnover ratio. Texas is not often dominated on the boards, but 6-7 Damnion James will have to work hard to get position on the Lopez brothers from Stanford.

Stanford will be focused on defending the three tonight. A.J. Abrams got off against Miami, but he isn’t likely to see nearly as many good looks tonight. Abrams was the beneficiary of a lot of drive and kick opportunities, but the Cardinal won’t drop off him to help against the drive. The Trees will encourage drives towards the twins and play denial on the Longhorn sharp shooter. If Texas isn’t hitting, they will have to crash the glass hard if they hope to get many second chance opportunities against one of the best rebounding teams in the nation.

This game will be played in Texas which is a huge advantage for the favorites tonight. Stanford was only eight and five on the road this year and this venue figures to resemble that of a road trip. Stanford is one of the worst teams in the country at creating turnovers and they struggle to score in bunches when they get down. Stanford is known for their rebounding and defense, but Texas is not bad on the glass and just as good defensively. Texas advances to see the winner of Memphis/Michigan State.

My Play: Texas -2 (-105)

[zerocage]

Its true. Its true.

[Sportsgirl]

I hope Texas wins - My NCAA picks have been terrible AND I'm already having a crappy day.

[MadCapper]

agreed!

[RescueMe]

I already have Texas -2 +105 for 2 units!

[zerocage]

Huge homecourt , wayyyyyyyyyyyy more fans than usual.

[Immortality]

as soon as I saw mofome with a play of the day, I knew it would be Texas since he is a Pac-10 basher.


Good luck.

[RescueMe]

I'm Pac-10 guy myself but my money on the longhorns this time, to much for Stanford to overcome.

[Shark79]

Nice write up Mo ... as always.

Will give Texas a shot.

Lets bank this baby up !!

[mofome]

as soon as I saw mofome with a play of the day, I knew it would be Texas since he is a Pac-10 basher.


Good luck.

I complimented the pac-10 today. maybe you're just a homer and can't be objective? i don't dislike any conference in particular.

[mofome]

Nice write up Mo ... as always.

Will give Texas a shot.

Lets bank this baby up !!

ty

lets roll

[Sportsgirl]

btw, Mo, nice write up. Very tight and informative.

[mofome]

btw, Mo, nice write up. Very tight and informative.

Just like i like my women.





couldn't help it. you lobbed one up there and i took a swing.

[Sportsgirl]

Just like i like my women.





couldn't help it. you lobbed one up there and i took a swing.

Only part I took offense too. I am the jealous sort, you know.

[junkman773]

i am with my POD

[frostno98]

Texas, for the simple fact that they're basically playing home. If for some reason they get behind, it will be easier for them to make a comeback with the home crowd favoring Texas. This should be an easy win, like what UNC did.

[hoopster42]

with you MO,

[hoopster42]

Texas, for the simple fact that they're basically playing home. If for some reason they get behind, it will be easier for them to make a comeback with the home crowd favoring Texas. This should be an easy win, like what UNC did.

you need to like a team for more than just 'theyre playin at home', because its not their home court, so they will not be used to the rims, last yr, a&m was basically playing at home in the state of texas and memphis beat them, texas is the play tonight because stanford should not even be here, marquette outplayed them last wknd

[mofome]

you need to like a team for more than just 'theyre playin at home', because its not their home court, so they will not be used to the rims, last yr, a&m was basically playing at home in the state of texas and memphis beat them, texas is the play tonight because stanford should not even be here, marquette outplayed them last wknd

so do you think stanford will throw the game because they feel guilty for notching the W over Marquette? that would say a lot for the character of that team.

[hoopster42]

no, what i mean is that stanford has overachieved. ignore their 3 seed, it was fraudulent.

texas is the play for many reasons, one of which is the proximity to their home court

[mofome]

no, what i mean is that stanford has overachieved. ignore their 3 seed, it was fraudulent.

I was kidding.

[zerocage]

Which team can play better 2 ft off the ground? Of course Texas!!

[dannyt76]

Excellent writeup Mofo. I got Texas -1.5 when the lines first came out. Let's cash this tonight. GL.

[mofome]

Excellent writeup Mofo. I got Texas -1.5 when the lines first came out. Let's cash this tonight. GL.

[mofome]

Which team can play better 2 ft off the ground? Of course Texas!!

i feel good with zero on my side.

[mofome]

-2 +100 at matchbook.

[babaoriley]

as soon as I saw mofome with a play of the day, I knew it would be Texas since he is a Pac-10 basher.


Good luck.

Sweet avatar, bro. I was at the Vic Theater show last year before Lolla. Best PJ gig I've ever seen (and I've seen waaaaay too many).

[Immortality]

Sweet avatar, bro. I was at the Vic Theater show last year before Lolla. Best PJ gig I've ever seen (and I've seen waaaaay too many).

Yeah I have been to 12 PJ Shows.

[Immortality]

It seems like everyone is on Texas yet the line went down to Texas -1.5

[mofome]

good times.

kinda

[pokernut9999]

[Wrigley]

You da Man MO!!!!!!!!!

[jackpot269]

Mo is that your new girl
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mofome]

ty gents, all in a days work.