March Madness Part 2

Tennessee is going to win the National Championship.

That's right, I said it, and that's what my brackets indicate.

Do I really mean it? Absolutely not. I would be totally surprised if Tennessee won the Natty C, even though they're my favorite team in the tournament (since Gonzaga is gone and Florida didn't make it) next to upstart Davidson.

Now, you might ask why I picked the Volunteers if I don't think they're going to win it, and believe that North Carolina or Memphis will come out on top. It's because I don't really know anyone else that has picked them, and think that if they do win, I'll be the dark horse in the bracket, thus finally capturing the elusive monetary gain that is everyone's goal during March Madness.

Now that I actually wrote that and have looked at it, I realize how stupid that sounds. Why would I not pick the team that I feel is the best and will most likely win it all, thus giving me the most points possible?

I have no choice but to conclude that my logic is terribly flawed and I'm an idiot.

I will defend the Vols, though, and act like they do have a chance to win this. They're very athletic, with a number of great shooters from the outside. The most notable player on their team is Chris Lofton, who is undeniably one of the best players in the country. Their coach, Bruce Pearl, is also a genius that got Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the Sweet 16 (I think) a couple of years ago, which got him the job offer at UT. He's put together a team that actually beat Memphis earlier in the season, and I feel that if they play their best game of the season, they'll be able to take out North Carolina, who would be their strongest opposition. I sincerely feel that UNC is overrated, and that the ACC was weaker than usual this year. (Just look at how Duke faired in the tournament).

Really, though, my bracket is already so screwed up that I don't care who wins. Go Davidson.