Day 2
The first wave of Friday games is underway. ESPN.com's writers are hoping for some excitement: "Day 1's 16 NCAA tournament games were decided by an average of 16 points. Will Day 2's slate bring a return to the Madness?"
You know, if South Alabama beats Butler later this afternoon, Tennessee might have to beat American and USA to reach the Sweet 16? Unpatriotic bastards! :) Right now, though, they're struggling with American, which is outrebounding them 12-4. Huh?
Also underway: Gonzaga-Davidson. GO ZAGS!!!
Also, Drake-Western Kentucky and Miami-St. Mary's. It's mid-major hour! Only two BCS-conference teams are in action at the moment.
P.S. The latest NIT Pool standings are up, after last night's wins by Syracuse (over Maryland) and Arizona State (over Southern Illinois). Mark Gardner is still perfect, with an 18-for-18 record and 132 points. Ginny Zak is now alone for second place at 17-for-18 and 125 points. Eight contestants are tied for third with 118 points.
Go American! And Drake!
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 12:38:51 PM
Given the state of your bracket, isn't this the point where you start chanting, "GOOOOOOOOOOOO CHAOS! BEAT ORDER!"
Posted by: JD | Mar 21, 2008 12:50:14 PM
Do my eyes deceive me, or is American really TIED with Tennessee 40-40 with 11:17 remaining in the second half?!?!
GO AMERICAN!!!!!!! (Someone I know went to school there!)
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 1:48:31 PM
how the hell is american even in this game. they dont look good. every rebound like bounces right to them. i think tenn still wins this by 10 or so. hopefully im wrong cause id like a huge upset to get the juices started today.
Posted by: yea | Mar 21, 2008 1:49:39 PM
American says: "Don't Stop Believin'". Since that is their theme song of the year.
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 1:52:24 PM
Uh-oh. Looks like Drake is going to be the victim of this year's 12-5 upset.
Posted by: JD | Mar 21, 2008 2:02:56 PM
Doh! Not Drake! They were my "good" mid-major!
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 2:04:47 PM
West Kent over Drake isn't a huge upset as the Hilltoppers are solid and I thought Drake was a little over ranked.
Posted by: Nathan | Mar 21, 2008 2:07:04 PM
Bye Bye Overrated Gonzaga
Posted by: Nathan | Mar 21, 2008 2:28:32 PM
Ummm, Nathan, are you going to call EVERY team that lost overrated? ;)
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 2:39:41 PM
No just teams that gets billed every year as a possible dark horse only to go home after 1-2 games.
Posted by: Nathan | Mar 21, 2008 2:44:24 PM
gotta love the drake
Posted by: yea | Mar 21, 2008 2:46:48 PM
Drake comes back to force OT! Here's the Madness we've been waiting for!
Posted by: B. Minich | Mar 21, 2008 2:50:35 PM