The NCAA Brackets

[WMR]

Originally Posted by BRM

Probably. I'd rather he switched to a candy cane style, crimson and cream coat for Kentucky.

As much of a clown as he is, he should get a suit patterned completely like the IU warm-up pants.

[dabvu2498]

You guys know why Pearl does that, right?

Tribute to Ray Mears, who used to wear one against UK and Vandy also.

[WMR]

What was Ray Mears career record vs. UK? I wonder if bigbluehistory has that stat?

[BRM]

Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

As much of a clown as he is, he should get a suit patterned completely like the IU warm-up pants.

That's exactly what I was thinking on the color of the jacket. I disagree on the clown part.

[WMR]

Originally Posted by BRM

That's exactly what I was thinking on the color of the jacket. I disagree on the clown part.

[dabvu2498]

Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

What was Ray Mears career record vs. UK? I wonder if bigbluehistory has that stat?

15-15.

5-1 with Bernard King.

[Roy Tucker]

Originally Posted by dabvu2498

15-15.

5-1 with Bernard King.

The Ernie and Bernie Show.

[cincy jacket]

Intersting turn of events. After Jay Bilas spent 2 months saying there was no way UK would make the tournament who ends up broadcasting their first round game? Dick Enberg and Jay Bilas. I personally was hoping for Gus Johnson who single handly makes the tournament just that much more special. I think this should be a good game. If Meeks is available, heard on Lance's show today he might play, I think UK pulls out a close one.

[WMR]

Billy Gillispie gave a nice little interview on Jim Rome today...

http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WMrXZPvP

[dabvu2498]

http://ncaasports.com/mmod/welcome is allowing people into line. I'm in the 29,000s. If you don't have a VIP pass, you'd be in the 45,000s.

Get in line if you want to see tip off.

[BRM]

Thanks Dab. I'm in the 39,000s. I'm confident the video will get blocked by our server but it's worth a shot.

[dabvu2498]

My guy has a great Midwest Regional preview on his site:

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Midwest Region Preview


Georgetown and Villanova highlight the Midwest Region's Big East participants this year. There are a bunch of other teams in this bracket, from a variety of conferences including the Big XII and the West Coast Conference. But none of that really matters, does it? This region is about two things.

Two things this region is about: Beasley & Mayo. Mayo & Beasley. Put them in any order you wish to, as long as you put Beasley first, because he's better. That's not to take anything away from Mayo, because he's an excellent player as well and stands as the only player in major college basketball who's name represents both Orange Juice and Mayonnaise. But, Beasley's better, and Kansas State should win despite their athletic department having never found a replacement for departed coach Bob Huggins.

The Big Ten is terrible: How else do you explain Wisconsin as a three seed? They're 29-4, have two losses away from home, and dominated the Big Ten. Normally that translates to a 1 seed. This year, that translates to purgatory in Omaha while nobody in the building knows that anybody besides Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo are present.

Teams in the Midwest Region: Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, and Clemson

Teams that can win the Midwest Region: Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, and Clemson

Teams that are better than Clemson: Michael Beasley

Predicted Final Four Representative: Michael Beasley

Early Upset: We're going out on a limb here, against popular opinion, and picking Siena to beat Vanderbilt. Did you know that Siena beat Stanford earlier in the year?

Picture of Biff Tannen and Michael Beasley:

http://ordoreographology.blogspot.com/

[dabvu2498]

In other NCAA hoops news, Arkansas State hired former LSU head coach John Brady to replace Dickey Nutt.

[dabvu2498]

The rooms are now open.

[BRM]

Originally Posted by dabvu2498

The rooms are now open.

I'm in! I really hope it's not blocked once the games begin.