[quentinc]

Here's the bracket:

http://sports-att.espn.go.com/ncb/ncaatourney06/bracket

I love how the first and second rounds are always during Spring Break. This will be fun.

[usscouse]

I had to open the link to find out it was about a bunch of big guys with pituitary gland problems endlessly running up and down a wooden court tossing a ball at each other...........Boooooring..!

You'd have to be mad..!

[usscouse]

Hey, I was just poking fun...

[wemess0]

Originally Posted by distrunner450

I love how the first and second rounds are always during Spring Break. This will be fun.

I just got back from Spring Break yesterday.

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Big East go 0-3 on the opening day and the much-maligned SEC open 4-0.

[AndSomeAreAngels]

I fully expect LaMarcus Aldridge and PJ Tucker to lead the University of Texas to a national championship, completing the triumvirate of the baseball, football, and basketball titles in one year. Well, not really, but I hope so!

[quentinc]

Texas won't win because they don't have a true point guard. Whenever they get in a tight game where a press is implemented (which will undoubtedly happen) they lose their entire cohesion, because there's no one accountable for taking control of the ball.

After watching the first two rounds, I have no ********ing idea who's gonna win, but my money is on whoever wins BC/Villanova.

[wemess0]

Originally Posted by distrunner450

After watching the first two rounds, I have no ********ing idea who's gonna win, but my money is on whoever wins BC/Villanova.

I don't see how UConn isn't the favorite.

If they come to play for the next four games, there's no way they lose. Talent-wise, I truly believe they're just that much better than everyone else.

[AndSomeAreAngels]

Originally Posted by distrunner450

Texas won't win because they don't have a true point guard. Whenever they get in a tight game where a press is implemented (which will undoubtedly happen) they lose their entire cohesion, because there's no one accountable for taking control of the ball.

I agree that Texas won't win, but they do have the potential to turn it on for a few more games and run the table. Re: a true point guard, AJ Abrams is as pure a point guard as they come, and he shoots a great 3-ball. He hasn't been a reliable, steadying force all year (what can you expect from a freshman not named TJ Ford?), but he was the best player for the Horns against NC State.

Having him handle the ball allows Gibson to focus on what his real game is - scoring. Again, I don't think a freshman can handle the load at PG in March, but he really impressed me last game.

Then there's Aldridge, who can simply take over a game. If he's on a roll, I really think Texas can beat anybody.

The biggest problem for Texas has been turnovers. We're sloppy with the ball and in every loss we've had the turnovers have been just ridiculous. That's definitely our biggest weakness and one that will kill you in the tourney.

That said, bring on Pittsnogle and the boys from Mo'town. I want a rematch with Dook!

[catenaccio_L'pool]

Gonzaga just gave the game vs UCLA away...Zags should have put it past Bruins' reach in the 1st half, but instead they had some poorly thought out possesions and let the lead slip from 17 to 10...They also could have put them away in the beginning of the 2nd half, after UCLA's broken up scoring run when they came within 6...Both teams played their hearts out but had they used their brains just a tad more, Zags would have won the game...

[AndSomeAreAngels]

I'm sad to see Adam Morrison go out of the tournament. That kid plays with an unbelievable amount of passion and emotion. Plus, he's the only hipster in college sports.

What a shot last night by Paulino! The endings to both late games were nuts! Can't wait for Saturday.