It was an interesting NCAA tournament first day. Two Big East teams went down in Louisville and St. John’s. For you scoring at home, we only have nine Big East teams left.
Morehead State, Richmond and Gonzaga garnered national press with upsets. I was not that surprised with Morehead State and Richmond victories because those teams have tournament experience. On the other hand, Gonzaga is strange team. The Zags have had tournament success when they are the underdogs. When they are the favorites, they struggle. Look for the Zags to give BYU a tough test in the next round.
Did anyone have trouble finding the games yesterday? It was a challenge, but I survived the test. Besides locating the proper channels to match the proper games, the different studio shows were interesting. Lots more people involved in the telecasts this season.
There are some interesting match-ups today (Friday). How about a little upset love for Oakland over Texas, Hampton over Duke and Indiana State past Syracuse? Second thought: ANY team that defeats a Big East school.
Enjoy the games.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ground Chuck to T-Bone Steak
The real NCAA tournament begins today.
Those first four play-in games Tuesday and Wednesday were ground chuck. Now, the college basketball world will sample some good meat like a t-bone steak.
I love the Thursday and Friday sessions of the tournament’s first week. It’s difficult keeping track of all the games. You have schools you know little about. There are upsets. And this year, you can watch all the games whatever you live. No more regional telecasts. You just need to pay close attention to the television network and the time.
How about a little love today for Belmont, Northern Colorado or Richmond? Can they pull an upset? Belmont is known for its music program. Northern Colorado is a rather new entry to the Division I field. Richmond—the Spiders—have beaten favored teams in NCAA past.
Once we get through the first two rounds, upsets are rare. Usually the college heavyweights settle in and take over. So we need to enjoy the opening rounds.
I haven’t filled out my bracket yet, but I think I will choose Ohio State as the champion. Normally my bracket is broken the first couple days. But it really doesn’t matter. Just let me enjoy my t-bone steak.
Who is your favorite in this year’s tournament?
Those first four play-in games Tuesday and Wednesday were ground chuck. Now, the college basketball world will sample some good meat like a t-bone steak.
I love the Thursday and Friday sessions of the tournament’s first week. It’s difficult keeping track of all the games. You have schools you know little about. There are upsets. And this year, you can watch all the games whatever you live. No more regional telecasts. You just need to pay close attention to the television network and the time.
How about a little love today for Belmont, Northern Colorado or Richmond? Can they pull an upset? Belmont is known for its music program. Northern Colorado is a rather new entry to the Division I field. Richmond—the Spiders—have beaten favored teams in NCAA past.
Once we get through the first two rounds, upsets are rare. Usually the college heavyweights settle in and take over. So we need to enjoy the opening rounds.
I haven’t filled out my bracket yet, but I think I will choose Ohio State as the champion. Normally my bracket is broken the first couple days. But it really doesn’t matter. Just let me enjoy my t-bone steak.
Who is your favorite in this year’s tournament?
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