I didn't have time to join any pools this year. I filled out a bracket, but not until late Thursday morning, right before I saw the score of the Alabama game. So far, so good. I didn't take many early upsets like I often do, because this year, I feel very out of touch. For example, I cannot fathom why Washington is a top seed, or Louisville is a four. Surely those in the know have information which I lack.
After play in the first round ended, I understood a bit better why Louisville was a four. They barely escaped with a win over #13 LA Lafayette. I have the Cardinals in the finals. Uh-oh. I'm glad I didn't put real money on this.
I can't believe Kansas went down, although they really slumped near the end of the season. Syracuse choking did not surprise me, but I wouldn't have had the courage to pick Vermont in the first round. Alabama sucks, like the SEC, in general.
I'm feeling pretty smart about those 9s and 10s I picked..
My final four is North Carolina over Louisville in the championship game, with Kentucky and Oklahoma State falling in the semi-finals. Who do you have?
I had Syracuse over UNC and Illionois over Gtech with Illinois beating syracuse.
My bracket is shot.
Posted by: Reid | March 19, 2005 at 15:54