Mike Canfield

Didn’t think I could possibly feel more pessimistic about the future of ND hoops, but this thread did the trick.

@StevePalazzolo_ No team has 32 “first round” grades, yet 32 players do, in fact, get drafted in the first round every single year.

What are some draft myths/axioms you agree or disagree with?

@pham1717 It’s always him taking these dumb late penalties

Tuch takes a tripping penalty with 2:34 left in regulation

Oh my goodness this team. Incredible every night.

@BradPowers7 It was not positive for me because I was down a full bottle of wine before tipoff and only ramped up the drinking when FSU jumped out to a 30 point lead. Nightmare.

@MCanfieldCFB I believe you are right. It was a positive change for that game only. I didn't bother staying up for a majority of it.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... The 2nd round NCAA tournament games were all done by the start of 60 Minutes. Now we got only two games tipping before 5:00pm ET. There has to be a happy medium somewhere.

FINAL | Irish 7, No. 19 Clemson 4 🧹🧹🧹 The Irish sweep Clemson with a 7-4 victory on Sunday! #GoIrish ☘️

@Bulldogwgr Better than the standard shot of the Falls and Anchor Bar at least

I try not to be super sensitive about this stuff but I can’t help feeling like CBS did us a little dirty here. You couldn’t find a more complimentary shot than the frozen river?

@TomFornelli Maybe transferring without sitting out and pay for play hasn’t been the best for the overall health of the sport but at least Jay Bilas is happy.

The average margin of victory in 32 1st round games was 17.4 points. 10 games finished with a single-digit margin, with two going to overtime. 13 finished with a margin of at least 20 points. Six finished by margins of 30 or more.

@TomFornelli Maybe transferring without sitting out and pay for play hasn’t been the best for the overall health of the sport but at least Jay Bilas is happy.

@jeffborzello NIL and transfer-on-demand have gutted the first round. Obvious to anyone paying attention.

Not only are there just four double-digit seeds left, not only did all favorites win yesterday, the games haven’t been particularly close. Per ESPN Research, the average margin of victory in the first round was 17.4 points, the highest since the tournament expanded in 1985.

Favorites finish Friday 16-0 SU and 12-4 ATS — 2nd undefeated day for favs in Round 64 and 1st since 1992 — best four years below…. • A 16-team ML parlay was about a 33-1 ticket • Last 2 yrs of NCAA Tournament, favs of 6+ pts are now 52-4 SU

Gee, you think?

@NoahEagle15 and @PhonzLovesHoops were dynamite on the call of VCU-UNC on Westwood One. Eagle stayed constantly on time and score while capturing the moments perfectly and Phonz was all over every play as an analyst. A perfect radio call.

This NCAA play by play guy is powerfully corny.

We may have lost a few games at ND but we never lost a party. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Go Irish! ☘️

How did a kid from Rochester, New York, become a fan favorite at Kansas in the span of nine months? @jackrritt has the story on Melvin Council's journey. This is a story about tough decisions, staying true to yourself and the making of the dawg: 247sports.com/college/kansas…

@NotTheJoeMarino @JeremyWGR Just realized that the Lightning game is on Dyngus Day. That is going to be quite a scene at the arena.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost 7 of their last 10 games The Buffalo Sabres have lost 8 of their last 37 games

@LLysowski “Loser” is your word, not mine. I think the overall tenor has been over the top in its praise. That’s my point.

@MCanfieldCFB If you ever wonder why I have an opinion about a specific player or topic, ask. Happy to answer someone who didn’t question my integrity because they disagree with me. I like what they’ve done. And liking what they’ve done doesn’t make me some water-carrying loser.

Why did the Bills sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson? Upside. My latest on the hard-hitting safety who could be the perfect fit to partner up with Cole Bishop: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">buffalonews.com/sports/profess…

@LLysowski I didn’t think it was disrespectful. Just observing a trend.

@MCanfieldCFB It’s called an opinion. You can disagree if you’d like. But I understand it’s a lot to ask for someone to respectfully disagree.