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March Madness is Here

Finally it is here, the long awaited month of March the all the great basketball that comes with it. One of the most anticipated months of the year for sports fans and more importantly college basketball fans; the “Big Dance”  kicks offNCAA tournamenttomorrow with the opening round game.   However, the real action begins the 18th with the start of the first round.  Whether you are an avid fan or just interested in team mascots the NCAA tournament is always a good time to test your ability to predict who will go home early and who will stick around for another round. If you have yet to fill out your bracket you still have some time left.  Use some of our bracket science to help you make those picks that are just too close for comfort.

Bracket Science:

  • Historically not a single number one seed has lost during the first round
  • Two out of every three tournaments results in the upset of a number three seed during the first round.
  • Only 12 number 1 seeds have failed to reach the sweet sixteen.
  • 14 seeds have the highest percent chance of an upset, due to their past records, high scoring offenses, strength of schedule
  • 5 vs. 12 seed match up during the first round is historically where it no longer pays to give the higher seed an automatic bid to the next round.
  • 6 seeds are more likely to advance to the second round than 5 seeds.
  • The hardest pick to determine during the first round is 8 vs. 9 seeds; hope you have good luck
  • The keys to a 13 seed walking away with a win in the first round are strong defenses, offenses that are consistent, and head coaches that have previous tournament experience.

If you still dont have your bracket CLICK HERE to get one and get in on all the action.

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The End of an Era: Pete Carroll Leaves USC

It was announced today that Pete Carroll had indeed reached an agreement with the Seattle Seahawks about coaching next season.

There had been some speculation about compliance with the Rooney Rule, which states that in searching for a head coach, at least one minority must be interviewed; however, sources report that Frazier from Minneapolis had agreed to an interview, which would allow Carroll to take over in Seattle. Nothing has been sealed yet, but at this point it looks very apparent that Pete Carroll will be leaving the NCAA and taking up his third NFL gig.

I personally am very sad. If this works out, this would represent the end of an era for the USC Trojans. Since his hiring in 2000, he has appeared in two BCS National Championship games, seven top 4 AP finishes, seven BCS Bowl appearances, and among countless All-Americans and a few Heisman  winners, he has had an astonishing record of 97-19. Even as a Michigan fan i will still miss him in the NCAA. Best of luck in the NFL.

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Role Tide Roll! Alabama Wins National Championship

#1 Alabama 37, #2 Texas 21

For the first time since 1992, the Alabama Crimson Tide has won the BCS National Championship, defeating Texas 37-21. Although, Texas was slowed by the early injury of their star quarterback Colt McCoy, Alabama and Heisman winner Mark Ingram came to play. Ingram and his counterpart Richardson both rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns each as the Alabama offense rushed at will against the Big 12′s top rushing defense, Texas.

However, the game was not all Alabama; Texas came to play. Even with McCoy injured, Texas’ offense managed to gain more total yards on offense than Alabama, under true freshmen quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Texas was within 3 points in the fourth quarter. However, two quick turnovers sealed the deal for the Crimson Tide.

Check out some of the video highlights:

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