Round Two: MainManx vs. Bigsportsfan

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Since:Aug 29, 2007

March 21, 2008 6:04 pm

The first round of Member Mayhem is complete, leaving 32 users alive in the tournament field. The competition and grading will only get tougher from here, so make sure to bring your A-game!

In this round, you will once again have 100 words to answer your essay.

The Question: What was the most important factor in your team making it to the 2008 NCAA tournament?

Take note, the deadline for Round 2 is 6 p.m. ET, on Sunday, March 23. (Less than 50 hours away.)

Congratulations to everyone who has made it this far, and good luck in the second round! Let the posting/voting begin!

	MainManx (Michigan St.)
	Bigsportsfan (Oral Roberts)

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bigsportsfan Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 9, 2007
	March 21, 2008 11:11 pm Score: 93
	Even though my Oral Roberts Golden Eagles lost yesterday they still had a really good season.They won the Summit League reagular season with a 21-8 record and 16-2 in conference play,which gave them the number 1 seed in conference tournament.From there they went on to win the Summit League tournament.The leaders of the team were Shawn King and Robert Jarvis.
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Cardfan Drewski Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Feb 28, 2008
	March 22, 2008 1:18 am Score: 42
	Even though you voted against me last time... I wish you good luck sportsfan... very enjoyable essay!!
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MainManx Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 24, 2006
	March 22, 2008 1:51 am Score: 95
	The component driving MSU's run to the tournament was the frontcourt play of Suton, Naymick and Morgan. The Spartans are highly successful playing up-tempo, transitional basketball, the frontcourt being key. Playing tight defense. Limiting the offense to one shot. Snatching rebounds, pushing the ball upcourt immediately through Neitzel and Lucas. Moving the ball inside-outside, scoring quickly. Whether setting picks and screens, keeping the ball alive on the offensive glass, driving aggresively to the basket or kicking it outside, the big guys are vital to winning. This is Spartan basketball at it's best, ready to keep playing through March.
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MainManx Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 24, 2006
	March 22, 2008 2:02 am Score: 95
	Bigsportsfan - Congratulations on advancing to the 2nd round! I enjoyed both of your essays. It was crazy that there were so many non-factors and no-shows in the opening round. Hopefully this round will have everyone still in contributing a quality read.
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bigsportsfan Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 9, 2007
	March 22, 2008 3:00 am Score: 93
	Thanks cardfan drewski.I wish I could have voted more than once.You had a really good essay in round one.Good luck to you in round 2.
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bigsportsfan Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 9, 2007
	March 22, 2008 3:10 am Score: 95
	Thanks mainmanx,congratulations to you too on advancing to the 2nd round.You wrote good essays and I enjoyed reading them.I know I don't get why people signed up to represent their teams and how they did not show up with an essay.i breezed through round 1 because of that.It looks like I should have a pretty good challenge in this round against you.Good luck to you man and may the best one win!!
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thomassova4 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 28, 2007
	March 22, 2008 10:41 am Score: 89
	M.M. and B.S.F. Both of the essays were good reads and demonstrate what a real fan should be. With that, I have to give the nod to B.S.F. on this one, mainly because, Oral Roberts comes out of a smaller conference and needs a little more to get to the big dance. (It is worth noting, that only 5 of the 32 "at-large" bids were awarded to small schools. I think it is about time this changed.) tom
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badgerdiver Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 12, 2008
	March 22, 2008 12:07 pm Score: 93
	MainManx, your essay is great. It really describes the way your Spartans play, and what is essential for them to continue in the tourney. You have my vote.
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Leafs4life Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 20, 2006
	March 22, 2008 1:04 pm Score: 89
	VOTE FOR MY ESSAY AT http://www.sportsline.com/mcc/messages/chrono/7253391 GO ZAGS!
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bigsportsfan Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 9, 2007
	March 22, 2008 1:48 pm Score: 94
	Thanks thomassova4 for you vote.I can use all of the support right now.Looks like I'm getting beat right now.I agree with you that they should give more at-large bids to smaller schools.Like had ORU lost in the Summit League Championship game they would not have been in the Ncaa tournament.I think that both teams in the championship game should get at-large bids.
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IamTheMan172 Reputation:68 Level:Pro Since:Nov 7, 2007
	March 22, 2008 3:07 pm Score: 92
	Good essays by both. Nice to see you advanced to the second round sports fan
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A-Mike91 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 19, 2008
	March 22, 2008 7:03 pm Score: 56
	MainManx, your essay was better than Bigsportsfan's by leaps and bounds in my opinion. You stuck to the topic question by stating what it was that lead your team to the tournament, where as Bigsportsfan seemed to just state what his team accomplished this year. He just didn't quite fulfill the topic question in my opinion. Although MainManx, you only posted 98 words in your essay so I don't know exactly but you might get a deduction in points. Regardless, you warranted enough of my interest to have me vote for you, and I hope you do well throughout the tourney. Also, I would greatly appreciate it you could check out my friend, Dapillcaper's, essay and then possibly vote for him. Vote Here
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Pinktoad Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 23, 2008
	March 22, 2008 11:05 pm Score: 87
	Good essays guys. I think MSU will win, but I like the pride of Bigsportsfan. This may be a hard one to decide. Please check out PSU vs UNLV. I got a bit of a late start and we need some votes. My opponent says heart is UNLV's best quality, but that's not really a measurable quality, ya know? I mean, doesn't everyone have heart at this level? I think it takes more than heart to get this far. Maybe writing essays it only takes heart, along with passion and good writing skills, but as far as teams are concerned, the talent and execution have to be there. Anyways, here's our link to see what you think: http://www.sportsline.com/mcc/messages/chrono/7253207/0/1 /7278327#ID7278327 Thanks
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