President Obama picks ISU to elite 8......

[RedlineSi]

First, PLEASE don't make this political, I just thought I'd share.

He picks ISU to the elite 8, losing to Duke. He also has Davidson beating Iowa.......

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...cket-picks-kentucky-ncaa-men-basketball-title

 

[mapnerd]

No UNI love though. Huh.

 

[RedlineSi]

Sen. Ryan's picks:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/repu...ryan-gop-members-pick-march/story?id=29711744

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Thanks Obama

 

[cowgirl836]

what's his historical accuracy? Need to know whether this is a blessing or a curse.

 

[CYlent Bob]

No comment on his politics, but based on his recent lack of success I would rather have him pick UAB.

 

[CYlent Bob]

what's his historical accuracy? Need to know whether this is a blessing or a curse.

He picked Netanyahu to pull a Hawkeye and lose in the first round if that helps.

 

[RedlineSi]

There it is folks....we knew Bob would come in and say he'd avoid politics, but then bring them up, all in the same sentence. WE HAVE A WINNER!

 

[ISUME]

 

[cowgirl836]

He picked Netanyahu to pull a Hawkeye and lose in the first round if that helps.

so much for keeping your politics out of it.

 

[MNCyGuy]

so much for keeping your politics out of it.

What were you expecting after the jokes of posts he had in that Phog.net thread earlier this week?

More on topic: I think it's a nice sign of where our program profile is at. If I recall correctly, Obama has tended to gravitate towards chalk and/or big name programs, and he's usually had ISU out a round or so earlier than we end up going.

 

[RedlineSi]

Link: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...cket-picks-kentucky-ncaa-men-basketball-title

I have the link in the first post...........

 

[CloneZone13]

I have the link in the first post...........

Thanks, just noticed that.

 

[CtownCyclone]

What were you expecting after the jokes of posts he had in that Phog.net thread earlier this week?

More on topic: I think it's a nice sign of where our program profile is at. If I recall correctly, Obama has tended to gravitate towards chalk and/or big name programs, and he's usually had ISU out a round or so earlier than we end up going.

That sounds about right. I seem to remember every bracket he picks getting some heat about never going out on a limb on anything. Of course, I never pay too much attention to the celebrity picks anyway. You play the game to find out who wins, it's not a popularity contest.

 

[Jacktronic]

IIRC he had ND over ISU two years ago and UNC over ISU last year.

Edit: For those wondering about his picks historically.

 

[cyhiphopp]

What were you expecting after the jokes of posts he had in that Phog.net thread earlier this week?

More on topic: I think it's a nice sign of where our program profile is at. If I recall correctly, Obama has tended to gravitate towards chalk and/or big name programs, and he's usually had ISU out a round or so earlier than we end up going.

So this guarantees a Final 4 appearance for us this year?

I'll take it.

 

[cowgirl836]

IIRC he had ND over ISU two years ago and UNC over ISU last year.

Edit: For those wondering about his picks historically.

so we're going to the Final Four then. Or losing to UAB.

 

[Clone1138]

So basically he sells us short by one game in the tournament, historically. I can live with that. If he's picked us as going to the Elite 8, we'll end up in the Final 4. Sounds pretty good to me. Thanks, Obama!

 

[cyhiphopp]

so we're going to the Final Four then. Or losing to UAB.

So basically he sells us short by one game in the tournament, historically. I can live with that. If he's picked us as going to the Elite 8, we'll end up in the Final 4. Sounds pretty good to me. Thanks, Obama!

Seriously guys! I just said this! :wink:

GO CYCLONES!

 

[Thomasrickj]

Senator Ryan picks Gonzaga to go to the championship game. This guy is hilarious. This team is no better than Few's perennial playoff chokers.