Does everybody here have an invite to Dave Lamm's aka Harry Beanbag's Bracket Challenge? It's well run and costs only $10. Let me know if you want me to email you the invite.
I'm going to play in 3 this year...not too bad. I like having different scenarios in play, so I'll probably have a few different outcomes. Sure seems like the talking heads really like Kentucky and UNC more than the rest of them, but I just don't trust Calipari's youf and I think UNC is vulnerable. Syracuse is vulnerable too.
Having Michigan State in the Final Four everytime Izzo has a legit team seems like a decent strategy. I like Tom Izzo a lot. Might be my favorite college coach. I like Bob Hudgins quite a bit too. I like big, brash guys who are loud and look like they drink a lot.
They are playing first round games in Portland, but tickets are expensive. Not TOO expensive for my ex-wife to go, mind you, but too much for me. However, they are setting up a huge drinking venue right outside the Rose Garden called "Fort Awesome" with heated tents, TV's, beers and fans drinking it up outside the arena. I might have to check that out. Long Beach State vs. New Mexico will be a fun game, as will VCU vs Wichita State (have always dreamt of being amongst a fan base that celebrates The Shocker).
Can Texas beat Cincy? I don't know about that one. I hope Vanderbilt goes deep. I like Stallings and I like that team. I hope the Pac12 teams get bounced. That conference was doo doo this year and the last few years.
Anybody buying Mizzou? I heard something the other day that Mizzou has a dubious distinction of being the team with the most NCAA Tournament appearances without advancing to the Elite 8 or something. Can they get past the hump?
I like St. Mary's and always have since Randy Bennett took over. My buddy left two years ago to coach Columbia, but I still like The Gaels. But I'm not sure they are a Sweet 16 team. Purdue won't be easy and they ain't getting past Kansas. I think Kansas is another good bet to get to the Final Four.
Blah blah blah blah Sorry Tanner. I'm bored and this thread has been on fumes lately. We have no synergy. Maybe it'll pick up with hoops. I'm all for watching the games online and at work and talking about it in here.
Oh, Montana is going to beat Wisconsin.