Okay, so my picks yesterday were not good. I went 9-7, and if that's good in your world, then we have another discussion to have. I would've needed to go at least 10-6 to break even. Hey, in the world of gambling, you need to pay the juice, so I'd be in the hole, and not in the good way.
I honestly thought about opening up an online account to wager on this stuff yesterday morning, but my better judgement prevailed-Thank God!! What kind of out of work degenerate thinks it's okay to try and win some money? Well, not this one at least.
Now before I get to my picks, a small political note for all out there. If you are one of those people shaking your index finger in shame at the head of AIG, start pointing it at yourself. And then put yourself into the shoes of someone who was to have received a retention bonus. Granted, who wants to retain someone who can't manage money for a company that deals with finance and insurance, but I'm getting off topic. All this posturing and pandering on your idiot box is nothing more than huffing and puffing when Congress KNEW exactly what would happen. How did they know? Well, AIG's got a pretty big HQ in Connecticut, home of Chris Dodd. Funny thing, he wrote in the legislation for this 'stimulus' bill that all retention bonuses, etc. that were written in before this funding became available would/could be paid out. So he knew that this would happen, and then lied about it on CNN before they caught him, and then he fessed up to it. So did that hack Obama. By the way, speaking of our President, anyone catch his dig on the Special Olympics last night. I'm just sayin', John McCain makes that joke, his head is being requested by most of DC. But not the Captain of 'Hope Floats', nope, not him. Even Bill Clinton must be looking around thinking this is amazing. Oh, and as far as AIG is concerned, instead of people bitching about the 165 million in bonus money, how about you get mad at the big picture, the 3 different runs at taxpayer money?? That bonus money is less that .01% of the total money given to AIG. Get mad about that. Ask why citizens have to prop up this failing entity.
Hey, if we fail as citizens what happens to us? Why does no one get to learn the lesson of failing?
Alright, back to hoops!
Stephen F. Austin vs. Syracuse
my boys better show up huge today. I just hope they got some sleep after that Big East tournament run. And please, can Eric Devendorf not pose after hitting a 3? Please?
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma St.
I have no idea which Tennessee team will show up. But I think I've seen them enough this year to 'know' that they just aren't a cohesive unit this whole season. My pick is the Cowboys.
Utah St. vs. Marquette
Injuries are a crappy thing. Ever since Marquette PG Dominic James broke his foot a few weeks ago, Marquette can't win anything. Utah St. is a well coached team that plays well. I'm giving Marquette the benefit here, thinking they are too strong up front.
North Dakota St. vs. Kansas
Kansas needs to be ready to play. NDSU will not be a pushover. In fact, I have it on good authority that it only takes about 5 hours in a car to get from NDSU campus to Minneapolis for this game. Hello road trip-but it will be for not. Kansas wins by 15.
Temple vs. Arizona St.
I want to like Arizona St., but Temple is a pain to play. Temple's that team that if all the pistons are firing, you can't beat them, you get frustrated, you do dumb things. But Arizona St.'s starting backcourt has been together since high school. I like the Sun Devils by less than 10.
East Tennessee St. vs. Pittsburgh
I think the game will be close, only because Pitt doesn't really blow anyone out. Pitt by 15, and don't be surprised to see them work in a matchup zone during this game.
Cornell vs. Missouri
Mizzou, and it won't be close-I'm thinking by 20. They just have the athletes.
Dayton vs. West Virginia
I'm thinking Dayton will put up a good fight, but I like West Virginia. They have all these guys with long wingspans, and I think this tournament will give us a preview of how good they can be next year. Remember the name Kevin Ebanks.
Morehead St. vs. Louisville
I hope Morehead St. brought their oxygen tanks, because this will be a track meet. Louisville by 30 plus.
Arizona vs. Utah
Much like the Western Kentucky/Illinois tilt last night, when everyone picks the 12 seed as the 'upset' pick, is it really an upset? I just think Arizona has the chance to pull this one off, provided they show up at tipoff ready to go. Utah won't just wait for them.
USC vs. Boston College
BC is another fickle squad. You have no idea what you could be getting. But I know what you get with a healthy USC team-defense. Plain and simple, it's what they do every game. I'll hang my hat on that.
Portland St. vs. Xavier
I'm picking Xavier, but they need to be ready. Portland St. made the tourney last year as well, and they know what to expect running out of the tunnel.
Siena vs. Ohio State
I like Siena, I know some people will tell you it's a trap. But I just haven't seen a whole bunch of consistency out of The Ohio State University. I think Siena will run, and run well, to a 10 point win.
Cleveland St. vs. Wake Forest
Wake Forest should run Cleveland St. off the floor, but they won't. Wake will win, but it won't be a pretty site.
Robert Morris vs. Michigan St.
MSU should win this game, but there are little things to watch out for in this game. Can the Spartans find someone, anyone, to hit a jumper? Because that brand of rugby they play will eventually cost them dearly if they think it will work. Robert Morris will not be an easy foe, but I'm pretty sure after watching Memphis barely pull out a win yesterday, Coach Tom Izzo will have the guys ready to go.
Wisconsin vs. Florida St.
I hope that the 'Noles wipe Wisconsin off the floor in the 1st half. I don't think the Badgers deserve to be here. Of course, the last time I said that....
Enjoy your Friday, I've got resumes to send out and I get to go to a friends house to get instructions...I'm house-sitting for a few days next week, and there's a puppy, too!
Lastly, a huge congrats goes out to my friends Jen and Jay, they had their first child yesterday morning, a little guy named Aiden Robert. All are healthy, and what more can you ask for, really? Nothing, that's what.
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