Arkansas didn't play defense. While NC is more athletic, they are also full of underclassmen. Marvin Williams would've of been a senior this year and Brandon Wright went NBA last year. I don't think NC is any better than UCLA or Stanford. It's the second ranked offense versus the second ranked defense. I think it comes down to if the refs are going to let them play. Are they going to let Hansbrough get all the calls like the Lopez twins?

What? Do yourself a favor and check the AP Top 25 and ESPN/USA today polls..

BCS? We talking basketball man...

I'm not assuming anything about all leagues being as good or comparable to the PAC 10. I rarely think they are a good basketball conference....

It comes down the Cougs being able to make shots. No way they can keep that offense under 70 points. They needa score a lot, and hit their threes which they haven't been able to do so far in the tourney. They need to be stroking it from beyond the arc to have a shot.

I can still win the pool even though I had WSU picked for the national champs. Kansas is my favorite team right now. Go jayhawks.

you f'ed yourself from the getgo

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk. My sis is a KU alum.

KU vs NC would be a killer final. I've been too busy to pay any attention, is that even a possibilty? is Roy still coaching NC?

I think the semifinal brackets are North Carolina vs Kansas and UCLA vs Memphis. I gotta to go with the Pac 10 team.

yep you're right. all #1 seeds, I wonder how long it's been since that happened....

first time ever bret

i bet the guy who did the brackets is feeling pretty cool right now...

No chit...kinda hard to say anything bad about the seeding when all the number 1's make it to the F4.

Fish on...

Todd

Of the 4 teams , I think that UCLA has gotten some sweet calls, and the most breaks from officials. However, I don't think they will win it all, but with John Wooden ailing, and his condition reported frequently in the media, it makes me wonder if there actually are angels in strip shirts, keeping watch over his Bruins. You must admit, it makes good copy. John Wooden was the best of the best. I hear it all the time, from his former players. Got to hang out a bit with Luscious Allen, and Walt Hazard, last summer, and they would often mention their fond memories of Wooden, and his legency. All of his players loved him and still do. However, good copy or not, the final 4 is sacred, and must not be tainted with such controversy, or the fans will be all over it for years to come.

I hope that we get to see 3 quality, and competitive games in the final 4. The Davidson-Kansas thriller, is what March Madness is all about. "The Road To The Final Four," is by far, the best sporting event in America. Keep an eye on Memphis, and Kansas. Both are peeking at the right time, and one will go all the way.

[ Keep an eye on Memphis, and Kansas. Both are peeking at the right time, and one will go all the way. ]

Looks like I nailed todays games. I'll think about it over the weekend, and should have the winner picked by Monday morning. Both team's have a lot of beef under the boards. Should be a battle to say the least.

kansas, I had my jayhawks shirt on

Thank you Kansas. I won in the bracket pool.

The Memphis & Kansas game should be a classic. I think Memphis will take Kansas.

Mf

Rock chalk Jayhawk! won 80$ cause I was the only one in the pool to pick anyone other than North Carolina. I've loved KU since the hinrich days so that was awsome!

Memphis had that game, but threw it away on lousy shots. Some really poor shooting, they hosed themselves.

Nicely done KU! I only caught the last 2 minutes of regulation + OT, but I will be doing my grinning at the office tomorrow. Took the top spot in our little "calcutta" style pool..

But boy, what a tragic ending if you were rooting for Memphis. How many free throws did they miss?

My sis was in Lawrence for the big party.... She still hasn't gotten out of bed.