March Madness

This is the first year in a while I've really immersed myself in March Madness. The reason: my team is in. Florida State is set to take on Wisconsin tonight, and it's about damn time. A college like FSU, with all it money and prestige within athletics is making its first tourney debut since 1998. Hard to believe, but all can be forgotten with an impressive showing.

My Powerhouse Favorites:

1. UNC (#1 seed) - I hate to say it, but once they have all their guns, they're going to be tough to beat.
2. Louisville (#1 seed) - These guys are good. I think the average height is about 7'5".
3. Syracuse (#3 seed) - Well coached and talented. Know how to win.
4. Villanova (#3 seed) - These guys will surprise.

Over-Rated:
1. Pitt (#1 seed) - As I write this, they pull off a close win over #16 ETSU.
2. UCLA (#6 seed) - Sqweeker last night. They will fall in round of 32.
3. Missouri (#3 seed) - Will fall to Marquette in round of 32.

Diamond in the Buffs (an ode to Dustin Diamond):
1. Florida State (#5 seed) - will they rise? or will they, in Bob Dylan's words, "break, like a little girl."
2. Maryland and Michigan(#10 seeds) - Both from big conferences and have FSU-like potential to surprise...both have survived into round of 32.
3. Texas (#7 seed) - Playing the Dukies in round of 32. Duke has been weak the last several years, and well, you don't want to mess with Texas.

Presidential Picks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMBascrkm0

Justin