What's your preferred men's NCAA championship game matchup?

Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT

The Final Four games are set. Connecticut will play Michigan State, while UNC will play Villanova. Which teams would like most to see in the Monday's championship game?

Results with 8 short comments
Total of 1,160 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

37.3%
Connecticut vs. North Carolina
433 votes
15.6%
Connecticut vs. Villanova
181 votes
30.4%
Michigan State vs. North Carolina
353 votes
16.6%
Michigan State vs. Villanova
193 votes
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Michigan State vs. Villanova

Go Spartans!

  • 1 vote
#1
 - LeftOfCenter
 - 8:35 pm EDT on Sun Mar 29, 2009
Connecticut vs. North Carolina

Two classic teams. Two hall of fame coaches.

    #2
     - tigermike
     - 10:05 pm EDT on Sun Mar 29, 2009
    Michigan State vs. North Carolina

    i am tired of hearing about the big east

      #3
       - bobthai
       - 10:09 pm EDT on Sun Mar 29, 2009
      Michigan State vs. North Carolina

      One wants to run, the other not so much. A classic clash of wills.

        #4
         - brittmayo
         - 12:49 am EDT on Mon Mar 30, 2009
        Michigan State vs. North Carolina

        Two of the most prolific teams of this decade (four Final Fours each) facing off on the big stage would be awesome. Go Spartans!

          #5
           - Artie B
           - 10:12 am EDT on Mon Mar 30, 2009
          Connecticut vs. North Carolina

          If it wasn't for the first game this year, I would want MSU and UNC

            #6
             - Stevejoe
             - 11:07 am EDT on Mon Mar 30, 2009
            Michigan State vs. North Carolina

            The surprisingly strong MSU defense against theUNC firepower.

              #7
               - BigRock4143
               - 2:07 pm EDT on Mon Mar 30, 2009
              Connecticut vs. North Carolina

              UNC vs UConn--Cinderella stories-GREAT; New blood-GOOD. But celebrate the teams that put in the hard work each year. The rest-JUST EARN IT!

                #8
                 - DME-1001516
                 - 2:39 pm EDT on Mon Mar 30, 2009
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                Comment author avatarPlandude

                If UCLA can't be there... GO TARHEELS!

                  Reply#1 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT
                  Comment author avatard.Grace

                  UCONN VS UNC would be good but more fun in UConn vs Villanova I think.

                    Reply#2 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT
                    Comment author avatarphenomena

                    Go Spartans! Represent the D!

                      Reply#3 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT
                      Comment author avatarTim-328574

                      Ya know it would be wonderful thing if everyone told Vitale what an a**hole he is...and that it's way past time to retire...He has put down the Spartans from day one....Get a clue DICK!!

                      You are 30 yrs. past your prime and u don't know Sh*T

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                      Reply#4 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT
                      Comment author avatarLT Barber

                      I agree BABY

                        #4.1 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT
                        Comment author avatarMGS-831266

                        Lost me when he claimed illness as an excuse to skip out on the University of Detroit coaching gig and within months was coaching the Detroit Pistons. Maybe they keep him out of the booth and on the floor so: 1) his fellow broadcasters retain some of their hearing after sitting next to him howling and screaming, and 2) there's room for all that noise and his ego in an open arena.

                          #4.2 - Wed Apr 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT
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                          Comment author avatarLT Barber

                          Heels all the way. Well rounded firepower, Great leadership, team effort and supported by a stingy in your face D!!!!!!!.

                          UNC and UCONN in a barnburner.

                            Reply#5 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatardorothy burroughs

                            how about an under dog championship game!!! i'm sick of the same teams dominating the ncaa. we need new blood and new rivalries. GO NOVA!!!!

                              Reply#6 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT
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                              Comment author avatarHoppy-964964

                              Izzo will find a way.....next Tom for Pope!

                                Reply#7 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT
                                Comment author avatarBell Tower Ben

                                This great Carolina team is focused one goal, and they just got one step closer. They have all cylinders clicking at just the right time. UNC over UCONN in the final.

                                  Reply#8 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:26 PM EDT
                                  Comment author avatarKimba-1000749

                                  We need one more round with the top two seeds in each division getting a first round bye. That will get more smaller schools into the tourney and make for more upsets. I could care less about the rest of the teams into the final four. Samo-same-o.

                                    Reply#9 - Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:47 PM EDT
                                    Comment author avatarRonald-838348

                                    I'll take anybody except Jim "Butthole" Calhoun and his UConn street thugs!

                                      Reply#10 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:20 AM EDT
                                      Comment author avatarJeff-1001032

                                      Hmm..You sound like a Pittsburg fan..Enjoy watching the game from home...

                                        #10.1 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:45 AM EDT
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                                        Comment author avatarStevejoe

                                        In reading everyone's comments about the possible Michigan State/UNC match-up, I think you missed their game earlier this year. While I agree that it would be a better game this time around. It was bad when they played and it took the Spartans a long time to recover. However, Izzo has made them recover nicely. If they play again, hope that Michigan State can control the tempo because if UNC does again, it would be another ugly game. Go HEELS!

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                                        Reply#11 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:08 AM EDT
                                        Comment author avatarJayCee-965892

                                        If I'm not mistaken, MSU was missing some vital parts in that first game. Not so now!!!

                                          #11.1 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:58 PM EDT
                                          Comment author avatarBrian-1002072

                                          Suton did not play in that 1st matchup.

                                          State has the guard to match Lawson's speed.

                                          GO GREEN GO WHITE!!

                                            #11.2 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT
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                                            Comment author avatarit's me-881182

                                            tim, you seem mighty bitter over dick vitale....you don't know much either...as for mr. vitale, you keep announcing BABY! go villanova!

                                              Reply#12 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:06 PM EDT
                                              Comment author avatarJayCee-965892

                                              How bout' a game of underdogs...Michigan State vs Villanova. Everyone has counted them out so far and look at what they've done, so why not???? Go Underdogs...

                                                Reply#13 - Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:56 PM EDT
                                                Comment author avatarRonald-838348

                                                Michigan State vs Villanova? Bor-ring!

                                                  #13.1 - Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:37 AM EDT
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                                                  Comment author avatarAM-1001248

                                                  There are four teams in the final four and we've only heard about UCON (who I actually do like) and UNC (who I don't actually like much). I've seen the Spartans in person . . . . . GO GREEN!! I pick MSU and Villa. in the final four and MSU to win it all. Coach T.I. will final get what he's due.

                                                    Reply#14 - Wed Apr 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT
                                                    Comment author avatarMike Condon

                                                    Actually, I could really care less.

                                                      Reply#15 - Sat Apr 4, 2009 2:16 AM EDT
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