OTTOTD: The Voodoo 5
by kericr on Mar 19, 2010 10:53 AM EDT
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Did you know that someone finally got around to making a USF blog for SBN? It's called Voodoo 5. I happen to think it's an awful name but these guys do a good job of explaining exactly why it's called the Voodoo 5 here, and well, someone's got to take up responsibility for building some kind of fan history with the program, no reason it can't be these guys. Quickly scanning some of their posts, I know I'm going to appreciate their insight and sense of humor, so this'll be nice.
Did the Big East destroy your brackets yet? I managed to escape with five losses yesterday in the 16 games with 3 of them coming from the Big East upsets (the other two were both SEC teams, UF and Vandy). I feel some comfort in knowing that I only had Georgetown going past the 2nd round, but Nova's going to ruin me when they lose against St. Mary's since I had them reaching the Elite Eight. As for today, I have WV, Pittsburgh and of course Syracuse winning but Louisville losing.
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I have all the Big Least teams winning today
they will most likely destroy me.
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
Oh and I got Siena winning, New Mexico State, FSU, Ga Tech, and Missouri.
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
Georgetown was so up and down all year, they could beat anybody one game and lose to anyone the next
I will agree that the Big East is having kind of a down year, but we knew that when UCONN didn’t make the tourney and no one outside of Cuse and WV played consistent ball in the BE. I have six losses so far, but fortunately didn’t have any of those teams moving on in the second game. My bracket is still looking strong, provided, nothing really crazy happens today.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
My fantasy league is doing our first $50 payout based on who can get the most points in ESPN's tourney challenge
We’ve got one kid that only missed on the Marquette game so far, but he had them going to the Elite 8, he’s sitting pretty right now in the 96th percentile, but shouldn’t be for long.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm in one and some kid talked a whole lot of shit.
He has U of L winning it all. Lulz
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
I've got them winning a couple of games
They’ve got a banging coach and can play inside and out. They pressure the ball all over the floor and can play zone or M2M. They’re not a bad team they just need big games from Samkon (sp?) and a guard to go off.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Luckily if I had uttered such a phrase you would be able to find it through the magic of searching
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 20, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Not from you.
The talking head idiots everywhere. They’re actually the third best basketball conference this year top to bottom.
In a down year they are probably number 2
The problem is that most of those guys just look at last year and project that forward. Last year the BE was clearly the most dominant conference in the country. Unfortunately, said talking head idiots didn’t realize this until the sweet sixteen. This year they spend all year talking about how good it is and it’s really a down year. I wish those guys would watch more sports and spend less time thinking of different ways to say Boo-yah.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 20, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
The problem with the BE is the dead weight drags the conference down.
Even in a really down year the ACC still rates as the best conference b/c even the Miamis and NCSUs are competetive…
Yeah ND had no business there, G-town shouldn't have been a 3, I was high on UL, but they beat my boys twice and looked good doing it
Marquette was high, even with all the mediocrity, WVU and SU have really separated themselves and Pitt aren’t any slouches either. I hesitate to name a conference that can boast a top-3 like that.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 20, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Big 12 has KU, KSU, and Baylor...
I like that top 3.
The problem with comparing like that anyway is the BE has 16 teams, so of course they’ll have better top end talent. The issue is they have some absolutely awful teams that you can chalk up as Ws.
Kenpom has it ACC, B12, and then BE. There’s a sizeable dropoff from B12 to BE too.
You're just trolling us with that link.
Unique name Ken…
that seems to be an in thing, naming a blog after an epic disaster. As a Bucs fan, I suppose I should EASILY be able to find a suitable name for a Bucs blog! Best of luck, if you need anything, just ask.
Niko
www.bucem.com
Top Draft needs 2010: DT, WR, DE
by Niko Houllis
Evidently so.
It was a debacle wrapped in a clusterfuck stuffed in an epic fail gift box and delivered by train wreck mail to everyone in Bulls Country.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
This seems like 3 good reasons to visit the site.
I’m not a USF fan, but I do like laughing.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm down, though I think my brain is broken so I'm sure I will be the anchor that ruins our first impression.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Another fight?
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
by SRQman on Mar 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Years of drinking may finally be taking it's toll.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for setting up my first post over there
i’ve been waiting to break out the upward arrow html code for a while now (↑), Also SRQ FSU is going to lose (I’m an Alum), we have been pretty mediocre recently and we fold under any pressure.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I like their defense, I wanted to get out to Buffalo and watch this game today, alas
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You each participated
equally. It really didn’t matter what was posted I was using the ↑ no matter what today, and I won’t be here for the GDT (Strasburg tixs) so I had to get it out of the way.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
They're over rated because of their name (original thought)
but FSU is playing horrible and we don’t have a go to guy for a close game. Either way Cuse’s zone will hold us to like 6 points if we beat the Zags anyway.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
How come?
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the way I see it
90% of BE can’t come here, 90% of DRB can’t go to BE, so if everyone circumvents their banning (whether real or imagined) and congregates at a third party, it will not only destory the third party, but end up in a big slap fight.
Kind of reminds me of this game
http://www.camdenchat.com/2008/9/24/621220/gamethread-rays-95-62-orio#8966433
The B-more fans seemed really confused.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hook85 vesrus teh werld
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He got unbanned.
He was never banned for any reason other than blatantly ignoring three warnings to use the shift button.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
You seemed like the most enthusiastic member they've ever had
Or maybe not.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure they've had bigger members
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of fat short Somali pirates
did DRB users already talk about South Parks season opener (wasn’t here yesterday), I thought it made up for a lot of last seasons weak showing.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I just thought they didn't
get as extreme with their critiques/story line last season as they have in the past (Cartman making a kid eat his mom).
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
It's ok I just wish I could have staged one last assault before getting axed
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
Someone got banned for "negativity"
I wonder how long Sternfan would last.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see how long he lasts here without his Unbanner on staff
I’m going to assume the role of SaveTheSternfan
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been a good muse, you must admit
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a fan
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
minus 9
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Tuurrrnerrrr
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Lost Yourself?
Jeff Turner, an original member of the Orlando Magic, sweet shooting lefty power forward with poofy hair and a ginormous adam’s apple, later moved on to Magic radio, and I believe is now a HS coach in Lakeland. #31
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Power is being used lightly
Also per wiki:
On June 4, 2008, the Associated Press reported that Ronnie Craven of Somerville, Massachusetts, had been posing as Turner and using the identity to facilitate sexual encounters with women he met in online chat rooms. His ruse also included the additional falsehood that “Jeff Turner” was employed in the front office of the Seattle SuperSonics (Turner has never worked for the Sonics). Craven says he has received a cease-and-desist order from a lawyer for the Sonics. Craven said he was embarrassed and would stop lying about his identity.2
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by FreeZorilla on Mar 19, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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There comes a time
When we head a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it’s time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can’t go on
Pretneding day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of
God’s great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart
So they’ll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day
Just you and me
When you’re down and out
There seems no hope at all
But if you just believe
There’s no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize
That a change will only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day
Just you and me
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Come one come all!
Even though we had the misfortune to get going the day after basketball ended, I’m sure we’ll come up with plenty of things to keep us occupied and entertained until fall.
P.S. I am the only Rays fan out of the three of us, and I read you guys all the time. Toro is a Phillies fan and Ken is (dramatic music) a Red Sox fan. They’re both transplants, though, definitely not on the bandwagon.
Voodoo Five - The Toughest Blog in America
Are you guys going to be doing USF baseball coverage?
Or at least volleyball team pictorials?
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Also what are your credentials for
‘Toughest blog in America’, add a to read to that and you’re infringing on another Tampa Bay sports based blog credentials.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
It's another inside joke.
Dick Vitale has called the men’s basketball position at USF “the toughest coaching job in America” because it’s a football school in a relatively talent-poor state in a top-flight basketball league. Hard to maintain success. But if Miami used to do it, then hopefully we can too.
Voodoo Five - The Toughest Blog in America
Big Rays fan
He earns back a lot of credibility by being a season ticket holder. Who said you can’t buy my love?
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
So what kids are morons
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I only know cause they go to the summer camp I work at, where his grandkids go to school,
Dickie V is a good guy though talked to him a couple times. He definitely looks a lot older in person though.
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
Going to the be at the Volleyball Golf Tournament
Does that count?
www.VoodooFive.com
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by Ken DeCelles on Mar 19, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If they wear their uniforms and you post pics
then Yes.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll bring the camera
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by Ken DeCelles on Mar 19, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
When I watch college volleyball
I don’t usually care who wins. I just want the matches to last as long as possible.
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by Voodoo 5 on Mar 19, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was basing that comment off of your love for P Brady
and your affinity for food shaped like bananas and hot dogs.
He makes them for you
filled with Raheem Cream
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
by SRQman on Mar 19, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The best kinds
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I always knew people named Ken were closet homosexuals
Except Ken Tremendous, he just cracks me up.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Barker's Black Beauty is looking foxy
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
What happened to ETSU
School’s that have both the words “state” and “university” have never one a tournament game. That’s a fact.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea, I've never seen with my eyes one win.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
FSU's 1970's
NCAA tourny finals appearance, never shows up in your flashbacks?
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I just always find it funny when state and university are used.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I like double directionals, state, college
South West _ state tech college, you get a big ass diploma.
by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 19, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
IUPUI
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
They broke my heart. Apologies in advance for rooting against 'Cuse. I rooted against Kansas and Duke too though.
NOT COMPLETELY CRAZY
No. 1 Syracuse (32.9) vs. No. 16 Vermont (22.9)
UPSET CHANCE: 7.5 percent
Orange fans have been telling themselves all season that this year would be different. Syracuse, which is first in the NCAA in 2-point FG shooting (57.2 percent), third in blocks (17.9 percent of opponent shots) and fourth in steals (14 percent of opponent possessions) can beat you any way it likes, and surely won’t be prone to an early-round exit. But a first-round matchup against Vermont should make Cuse a tad queasy, and not just because ofArinze Onuaku’s injury. These Catamounts aren’t as good as the Taylor Coppenrath-led crew that slayed Syracuse five years ago, but they do clamp down on opponents’ shooting inside (43.2 percent, 19th in the NCAA) and outside (31.5 percent on 3-pointers, 56th). And Syracuse has discernible ball-control weaknesses: The Orange turn the ball over on an ugly 21.2 percent of possessions (210th in the NCAA), and their 2-3 zone allows opponents to grab offensive rebounds on 35.2 percent of shots (282nd). The Orange also rely on free throws for more than 30 percent of their scoring margin. It hasn’t happened often, and it probably won’t happen this early, but if Syracuse goes cold for an extended stretch, those are the kinds of stats that create upsets, and maybe even the first 16-seed over a top seed. We wouldn’t advise actually making this pick, but if our model had a forehead, it would be sweating with anticipation just a bit.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh who doesn't root against the #1 in the 1 vs 16 game?
It’s never happened unless you’re a fan you are down for upset
From Yer Scurvy Dog SRQman
No worries, Rinze's injury does concern me (moreso going forward) as he's one of the bigger reasons for those numbers
That said, Rick Jackson is probably the better of the two. When both are clicking we might be the only team that can match up well with a guy like Aldrich, who is an absolute beast on his own.
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 19, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just ate at Borocato's
Probably one of the best places to grab lunch in all of Tampa.
One more year Brett. One more year.
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Mar 19, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Sandwich Shop.
A really, really good one. Get the deviled crab if you ever find yourself there.
One more year Brett. One more year.
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Mar 19, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
Everyone I’ve ever told to go there comes away very impressed with the food. For ~$8 you get a sandwich, side (deviled crab, back beans & yellow rice, stuffed potato, black bean soup or a side salad if you’re a homo) and drink. Portions are very large.
The only thing I’ll add is that you will absolutely punish the living hell out of your toilet later that day. But it’s well worth it.
Oh, and it’s Brocatos, not Borocato’s. It’s off I-4 & 50th.
One more year Brett. One more year.
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Mar 19, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what she said
"It's good to have a little cushion. But it's not going to be easy."
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Mar 20, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
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