Friday, March 22, 2013

Predicting Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament Part 2

How I've Done So Far...12-8...To quote my favorite coach..."WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT HERE?!?!!?" My bracket just got upended! My girlfriend...who has watched zero college basketball in her life is kicking my butt. Mike is only 1 pick above me, but damn that first day was rough. Hopefully today will be better.


Game 1: Friday March 22nd, 12:15pm, CBS

#2 Duke vs. #15 Albany

Duke is not losing to a SUNY team...I promise.

How Far They Go: Duke could go all the way...I just don't think they will.

Game 2: Friday March 22nd, 12:40pm, TRU

#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Ole Miss

This game is going to be a lot closer than people think. Ole Miss came on hot during their SEC tournament run, and that should provide some spark for this game. But overall I believe Wisconsin is the better team, and they'll pull this one out. But damn is it going to be close.

How Far They Go: I have Wisconsin going to the final four. Like President Obama I also have a small amount of Big 10 bias...oh well no one is perfect.

Game 3: Friday March 22nd, 1:40pm, TBS

#8 NC State vs. #9 Temple

I have not been good with 8 vs 9 match ups, so whoever I take expect the other to win. I picked NC State in my bracket, so congrats Temple you win.

How Far They Go: Whoever wins has the chance to go upset Indiana....but the won't, no matter who wins.

Game 4: Friday March 22nd, 2:10pm, TNT

#2 Miami vs. #15 Pacific


Miami was very close to ending up as a 1 seed in this tournament, and after the way Gonzaga played yesterday, they probably should have.

How Far They Go:I like Miami, and it wouldn't surprise me if they made it to the "Final Four", but there is just something about Butler....


Game 5: Friday March 22nd, 2:45pm, CBS

#7 Creighton vs. #10 Cincinnati


If you are expecting the whole..."the Big East competition is better than what Creighton had" rant, then you'd be wrong. Cincinnati is terrible and Creighton is the real deal.

How Far They Go: The real deal will have to take on the man that never ages next, Coach K. Coach K won't lose to Creighton, he ain't go time for that.

Game 6: Friday March 22nd, 3:10pm, TRU

#4 Kansas State vs. #13 La Salle

I picked K-State to win this game...but now I am regretting that decision. La Salle could pull off the upset here, and if today is anything like yesterday, then they will.

How Far They Go: Up next will probably be Wisconsin, good luck with that one.

Game 7: Friday March 22nd, 4:10pm, TBS

#1 Indiana vs. #16J ames Madison University

I love JMU, my sister might even go there....but they aren't winning this game.

How Far They Go: Indiana could go all the way and might.

Game 8: Friday March 22nd, 4:40pm, TNT

#7 Illinois vs. #10 Colorado 

I HATE THE WEST, I HATE THE WEST...and apparently they hate me and told me to suck a big one yesterday. I picked Illinois but it'll probably be Colorado

How Far They Go: Doesn't matter who wins, they have Miami next.

Game 9: Friday March 22nd, 6:50pm, TBS

#2 Georgetown vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast 

Didn't even know Florida Gulf Coast was a college....

How Far They Go: Georgetown is a really good team, and I have them going to the "Elite 8" but it might not end there.

Game 10: Friday March 22nd, 7:15 pm,CBS

#2 Ohio State vs. #15 Iona

I have a lot of love for Iona. My girlfriends mother went to Iona, my grandfather went to Iona, it's in New Ro...but Ohio State is going to have a field day....

How Far They Go:I have OSU going all the way to the finals. Some say stupid....actually most say stupid....

Game 11: Friday March 22nd, 7:20pm, TNT

#8 UNC vs. #9 Villanova


I picked Nova...so it's gonna be the Tar Heels.

How Far They Go: Kansas is not going to be an easy team to beat.

Game 12: Friday March 22nd, 7:27pm, TRU

#3 Florida vs. #14 Northwestern State

There was a time Florida was considered the best team in the country....

How Far They Go: The matchup between Florida and Georgetown could be the greatest of the tournament.

Game 13: Friday March 22nd, 9:20pm, TBS

#7 San Diego State vs. #10 Oklahoma

This game is a toss up...but I'm taking Oklahoma for the sole reason that they have beaten Kansas this year.

How Far They Go: Whoever wins doesn't get passed Georgetown.

Game 14: Friday March 22nd, 9:45pm, CBS

#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Iowa State

I've gone back and forth with this one and I'm picking ND. I hate them, but they should win this game.

How Far They Go: Ohio State is next.....

Game 15: Friday March 22nd, 9:50pm, TNT

#1 Kansas vs. #16 Western Kentucky

1 vs 16 seed

How Far They Go: I have Kansas winning the whole thing. Kansas is 5-1 against top 25 teams...just saying.

Game 16: Friday March 22nd, 9:57pm, TRU

#6 UCLA vs. #11 Minnesota 

I had Minny winning this one...but after yesterday UCLA might take it.

How Far They Go: Next up is the Gators....not gonna be easy.

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