I think that was one of the best teams in history not to win a championship.

(04-27-2021 11:21 PM)ByrdDogX Wrote:  I think that was one of the best teams in history not to win a championship.

No doubt.

one of my favorite games ever

Always a pleasure to watch that complete dismantling of Sparty. I live in Izzo's hometown of Iron Mountain, MI. Known the family forever. I still wished for what we saw. Best part was...going into the weekend Sparty fans told me how they'd hammer the Tigers. They don't play the same kind of schedule, blah blah blah. Heard it a million times.

It was a pleasure returning to work on Monday without saying a word. (Although, Tuesday wasn't much fun.)

That was a special TEAM... a core nucleus of talented guys who put the team goals above individual goals. Cal used to be able to get guys to focus on team, but now I wonder if any coach can get that kind of buy in. Scott Drew certainly did this year and Mark Few does in most years; but there’s a reason Roy Williams retired early.

I’d like to see basketball adopt the same early entry rules as baseball; and really clamp down on transfers. Kids need time to develop and allowing kids to bail so easily on teaches them to give up and leave instead of staying put and fighting for a spot.

(04-27-2021 11:21 PM)ByrdDogX Wrote:  I think that was one of the best teams in history not to win a championship.

AND IT'S ALLLLL YOURRRR FAULT!!!!!!!

#WeGotThis
#NoWeDont
#Jinx

(04-28-2021 08:22 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  That was a special TEAM... a core nucleus of talented guys who put the team goals above individual goals. Cal used to be able to get guys to focus on team, but now I wonder if any coach can get that kind of buy in. Scott Drew certainly did this year and Mark Few does in most years; but there’s a reason Roy Williams retired early.

I’d like to see basketball adopt the same early entry rules as baseball; and really clamp down on transfers. Kids need time to develop and allowing kids to bail so easily on teaches them to give up and leave instead of staying put and fighting for a spot.

70 is early ?

What is timestamp for Joey's dunk? Felt like he jumped from the FT line. haha

(04-28-2021 10:44 AM)true_blue_thru_and_thru Wrote:  What is timestamp for Joey's dunk? Felt like he jumped from the FT line. haha

Start @26:00 mark

(04-28-2021 08:53 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(04-28-2021 08:22 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  That was a special TEAM... a core nucleus of talented guys who put the team goals above individual goals. Cal used to be able to get guys to focus on team, but now I wonder if any coach can get that kind of buy in. Scott Drew certainly did this year and Mark Few does in most years; but there’s a reason Roy Williams retired early.

I’d like to see basketball adopt the same early entry rules as baseball; and really clamp down on transfers. Kids need time to develop and allowing kids to bail so easily on teaches them to give up and leave instead of staying put and fighting for a spot.

70 is early ?

Compared to the rest of the ACC, lol. It was "early" primarily because of it was unexpected and unplanned, according to most national guys.

(04-27-2021 11:21 PM)ByrdDogX Wrote:  I think that was one of the best teams in history not to win a championship.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-bas...rs8agqv/24

15th according to that guy

Every time this comes up we talk about Joey's dunk.

AA's dunk before half time is without question is better. And is my opinion the most 'team oriented' offensive action ever by a tiger team.

From the 1:01 to the :56 mark. 1 block/steal, 1 rebound/steal, 4 passes, 2 dribbles (only), slam at the other end of the floor. 4 players touched the ball.

Awsome.

(04-28-2021 12:49 PM)Briskbas Wrote:  

(04-27-2021 11:21 PM)ByrdDogX Wrote:  I think that was one of the best teams in history not to win a championship.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-bas...rs8agqv/24

15th according to that guy

Interesting read. I think the first 5 are probably right. I'd say Kansas 1997 and Memphis 2008 are tied for 6 right behind this years Gonzaga team.

wife and i were at that game. i just remember the collective gasp the mainly texas crowd had at halftime. it was like whoa, what did we just witness. Then of course Neitzel leaving the court crying. sat down by the court after the 1st media timeout. cool experience

(04-28-2021 01:46 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  wife and i were at that game. i just remember the collective gasp the mainly texas crowd had at halftime. it was like whoa, what did we just witness. Then of course Neitzel leaving the court crying. sat down by the court after the 1st media timeout. cool experience

Yassssss...... was complete and utter DOMINATION....the faces of disbelief in the crowd was priceless....seeing our team last season, with remaining core and addition of Earl.....we can get close to this intensity.....However Joey will never be replaced.....unreal athleticism and strength..

(04-28-2021 01:46 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  wife and i were at that game. i just remember the collective gasp the mainly texas crowd had at halftime. it was like whoa, what did we just witness. Then of course Neitzel leaving the court crying. sat down by the court after the 1st media timeout. cool experience

my wife and i were in the rafters for the first game

and then a texas fan come up stairs and found us and gave
us their tickets for the memphis game

we were 5 rows behind the tiger bench
sat next to coach Tarkanian

unbelievable game and my wife and i will never forget

on worry was rose not wanting to get stitches
made cal say a few bad words

Good goobly goo the ATHLETICISM ON OUR 08 TEAM!

(04-27-2021 11:03 PM)thagr82008 Wrote:  

1st half 5:50-5:41 sums up the game

and I forgot just how big PHN was.

(04-28-2021 02:20 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(04-28-2021 01:46 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  wife and i were at that game. i just remember the collective gasp the mainly texas crowd had at halftime. it was like whoa, what did we just witness. Then of course Neitzel leaving the court crying. sat down by the court after the 1st media timeout. cool experience

my wife and i were in the rafters for the first game

and then a texas fan come up stairs and found us and gave
us their tickets for the memphis game

we were 5 rows behind the tiger bench
sat next to coach Tarkanian

unbelievable game and my wife and i will never forget

on worry was rose not wanting to get stitches
made cal say a few bad words

My college roommate and I watched this game at the old BWW at Poplar Plaza and decided at halftime no way are we not roadtripping to Houston to see us play Texas. We ended up meeting some shady dude outside Reliant and bought tix that we were like 50/50 were actually legit. Ended up sitting in the club level which felt like a mile from the court. Sweetest feeling was running down to lower level to watch us get the regional trophy and passing all those butthurt Texas fans leaving.