March Madness Part Trey

Sorry for the lay off, St. Patty's Day is JJ's birthday so I'm just now sober. JJ however is in Vegas (lucky bastard) so this part will have a slightly different look as I don't want to be that crazy guy who talks back and forth to himself. JJ should be in time for the Final Four games, and we will be back to the format that brought us so much acclaim from the literally 10's of people who have read these articles.

Midwest Region:

Florida will make it to the Final Four over UNLV. The UNLV/GT first round match up was the one that I had the least confidence in my pick. UNLV is a veteran, smart team but I went with the young, athletic, high-upside guys who were too sloppy and inexperienced to win. Oregon reminds me slightly of that Georgia Tech team, though they don't have as many freshman, but they like to play a somewhat similar brand of roundball. I think the Runnin Rebs will slow the game down, for Oregon to work for each hoop, and eek out a win; only to get steamrolled by the Florida Gator Juggernaut.

Out West:

Kansas will get by UCLA to make it to the Final Four. Two of the most storied teams in the history of college basketball will clash but the Jayhawks get the edge due to their size and versatility. Ironically I like UCLA over Pitt because of their guard play, but Kansas gets good enough play from their guards and is too deep and talented for even this very good Bruins squad.

In the East:

UNC and Georgetown battle for an all expenses paid trip to Atlanta. In what should be a very close game between two very talented teams the Hoyas will prevail. NBA scouts will be all over the Continental Airlines Areana as this game could offer up an enitre pro team. Jeff Green and the doctor's son will be too much for the Tar Heels to contain. Georgetown is the most unique team in college ball, no one else plays quite like them, they offer so many match up problems to potential opponents.

Dirty Dirty South:

Aggie beats Buckeye. Ohio State is without a doubt the more talented of the two teams, but the expierence of the Aggie's top players that will be the difference in this game. In similar decision making process to the UNC/G'town game the team without the freshman point guard has a huge advantage. This could be one of the lowest scoring games of the tourney, as the two best defensive teams in the country meet. A&M has no answer for Oden, OSU has no answer for Acie Law IV so there will be some points scored. A&M playing just a 2 hour car ride away from campus is also a huge factor in this game as the Alamodome will be Marooned Out. A&M and OSU are too good defensively to be stopped by teams that just play good offense (Tenn and Memphis.)

Thus concludes the short sweet 16/final 4 blog. Tune in soon for our championship picks.