Thoughts From Rupp - South Region Day 1
- Stanford never had a chance. I've not seen a slower team this season.
- Pennsylvania had a damn good chance. Then, when the guy who was your leading scorer manages to shoot two air-ball threes down the stretch, well, then, that's not good.
- Acie Law has the ability to take over a game, but more importantly, he knows when he needs to. Early in the first half when Penn mounted a little charge, Law went on a 7-0 run to distance them. In the second half, Law made smart cuts to the basket and passes that haven't been seen in Rupp for several seasons to lead his team to victory. Law was the quickest player I've seen in a while.
- If Louisville and A&M play the exact same way Saturday that they played yesterday, the Aggies will be going home. Louisville's pressure defense, combined with inside-out play that hasn't been seen in Rupp for, oh, a little over a decade, combined with A&M's lackluster play would lead to a big Cardinals win. The Edgar Sosa-Acie Law IV match-up will be fun to watch.
- Rupp was Freedom Hall East Thursday, and will be again Saturday. A&M has a loud cheering section and nice choreography, but they will be up against 15,000 UL fans.
- To the A&M dance team member named Amanda: yes, those crowd "oohs" WERE directed at you each time you had to pull your unfortunately-not-skin-tight-enough pants back up. The poor girl just about lost her pants during every routine.
- Ohio State looked better than my brackets were hoping. Here's hoping little brother can pull it off Saturday.