Some thoughts on the bracket with more to come in the Back Nine:
* I’m not surprised that Florida got a No. 2 seed. The Gators did have a great resume and after listening to chairman Gene Smith this morning it was obvious the Florida-Kentucky game had nothing to do with the seeding. I am surprised at the lack of creativity for the committee. The last time Florida was in Tampa, it was a two seed and played Michigan State in the second round. Now Michigan State is a 10 seed opposite Florida. The good news is that UF plays an 18-13 team in the opener. Cal-Santa Barbara has to travel all the way across the country. If UCLA beats Michigan State, it would be a rematch of the 2006 national title game. Also, Florida could face BYU in the Sweet 16, a rematch of last year’s first round game. Crazy.
* I knew Georgia was in when I saw Villanova seeded ninth and George Mason eighth. Good for the Dogs. If they handle West Virginia, they could give North Carolina some trouble.
* For the No. 1 seed overall, it’s going to be tough for Ohio State the way Kentucky is playing right now. Anyone who picks Princeton to beat the Cats is insane.
* How many people will pick Oakland to beat Texas in the first round? I’d say roughly 37,321.
* I think San Diego State has an easy bracket to get to the Elite 8.
* Right. The selection committee doesn’t think about things like this. But Lon Kruger is again going against a team he used to coach (2000 v. Florida, now v. Illinois). Right. Just a coincidence.
* I feel bad for Anthony Grant and the Alabama people. But it could be worse. At least he’s still employed.
* It’s all about matchups in the NCAA and the losers to me today are Wisconsin (plays Belmont), Kansas State (Utah State), Vanderbilt (Richmond), Louisville (Morehead State) and Butler (Old Dominion).
Nice to see Billy ball is back… Gators will win the first , but Mich State will end it for the Gators
What is gametime on Thursday ?
Wish Kentucky was elsewhere…… there go all the tix
Hey Pat, The NCAA also has a sense of humor when Louisville (Rick Pitino) plays Morehead State. Another coincidence.
Georgia is playing Washington in the first round. come on.
Good call on Louisville, Morehead State.