Saturday, March 29, 2014

The Bracket is Still Intact (Correction, The Bracket is Finished)

As of this morning, my bracket is still intact as the Round of Eight games begin later today.  The three teams that I have left in my Final Four (Michigan State, Michigan, and Arizona) have made it to the Regional Finals.  I have posted another photo of my bracket, with adjustments, below.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everybody!

March 30th Update:

Wisconsin defeated Arizona in overtime last night.  The Wildcats' loss effectively ruins half my bracket.  Later today, Michigan State will play UCONN this afternoon for the East Regional Championship, while Michigan will play Kentucky for the Midwest Regional Championship.  Will there be three Big Ten teams in the Final Four?  We will find out soon.

Second Update:

Michigan State loses to UCONN, 60-54.  The Huskies' victory effectively destroys my bracket.  Still, I can take some satisfaction knowing that my bracket lasted until the Round of Eight.  In past tournaments, none of my other brackets ever came this close to the Final Four.  But even as I get ready to watch Michigan play Kentucky, one question about Connecticut's seeding in the Tournament remains in my mind.  How does a #7 seed like Connecticut get such a favorable drawing in their region compared to the other #7 seeds?  #7 New Mexico would have had to play in Memphis if they had made it to the Round of 16.  #7 Oregon would have played in Anaheim, and #7 Texas would have ended up in Indianapolis.  Why did the Huskies play what can be considered a home game in New York's Madison Square Garden in their regional finals?  I guess that is a question for another day.  Enjoy #2 Michigan vs. #8 Kentucky, everybody.    

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