Anyone know if GJ is calling any of today’s game? I hope his head explodes.

In the 1st wave of games today I’ve got:

LSU
Memphis
Texas A&M

LSU looks huge compared to the Butler guys (almost like Varsity vs. JV)

If Butler can’t knock down the three’s it could get ugly (right on cue, BU knocks one down to cut it to 13-6

The Live-Look-In

Hopefully we get a glimpse of what Memphis’ deal is at halftime.

They just look flat, from what I heard in the short look-in, no FG’s in the last 7+ minutes for the Tigers. Plus they’ve had a lot of foul touble, which could hurt Big East teams later on today and tomorrow.

I expect them to pull away in the 2nd half, but if it’s close down the wire, let’s not forget that spectacular choke down the stretch of last year’s title game (though I must thank them for giving me the win in my bracket pool; Rock Chalk Jayhawk).

UConn Coach Jim Calhoun will not coach in tonight’s game against Chattanooga. Calhoun complained of not feeling well and was taken to a Philadelphia hospital.

UConn still rolls tonight, and hopefully this isn’t anything serious. If so, UConn’s final 4 chances may be in trouble.

I like Calhoun, he’s a great interview, and never shys away from the tough quesitons. Hope he gets well soon.

And Butler’s cut it to 1 on the strength of it’s 3 point shooting, but they’ve also gotten some good looks on the inside, LSU’s positioning has been poor. LSU needs to stop the bleeding….and quick.

The concensus final four pick out of the West, Memphis (sorry UConn) is in a bit of trouble. Memphis down 3 to #15 seed Cal-State Northridge with less than 14 minutes left.

Not saying to crown a new cinderella, just something to keep an eye on.

Sometimes the early games on the 1st day can be snoozers, but not today. Memphis holds on for dear life, LSU hangs on to be a good Butler team, and A&M cruises to victory over BYU.

2nd wave starts shortly, here’s my picks:

Purdue (though I had UNI until today, hopefully it doesn’t backfire)
UNC
Maryland
UConn

hopefully this set of games will be just as good as the 1st.

I don’t have anything insightful or relevant to add (at least right now), but who the hell put up that Dicky V picture? I think my heart stopped for a few seconds after seeing that thing.

Hopefully UConn can pull away and get a game switch for us to the Maryland-Cal game, looks like that might be the only one that’s going to be competitive.

X 3. Three straight 3’s for AJ Price, and UConn extends the lead to 13. As Kramer would say, “Stick a fork in me Jerry, I’m done”

Not a fan of Nova, but I’ve got that lovin’ feelin.

Am 6 of 7 so far.

Got lucky on Maryland. Lost out on Butler.

I have Maryland topping Memphis before bowing out to Marquette.

Back for the night game guys, and looks like we are in for a treat.

Every game within at least 3 now, maybe we’ll get a buzzer beater.

I’m impressed with this American team so far, they can stroke it.

I’m 8 for 8 thus far and have:

Nova
Zags
Texas
Clemson