Selection Sunday Liveblog

Matt says: Let's see how well we do.

1: North Carolina, Memphis, UCLA, Kansas

2: Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Georgetown

3: Duke, Stanford, Xavier, Pittsburgh

4: Louisville, Connecticut, Notre Dame, Drake

5: Butler, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Clemson

6: Marquette, Michigan St., Indiana, Washington St.

7: Texas A&M, USC, West Virginia, Mississippi St.

8: BYU, Gonzaga, Davidson, Kansas St.

9: Kent St., UNLV, Oklahoma, Arkansas

10: Miami, Baylor, S. Alabama, St. Mary’s

11: Temple, Western Kentucky, Arizona, Kentucky

12: St. Joseph’s, Georgia, Arizona St., Villanova

13: Cornell, George Mason, Oral Roberts, Siena

14: Belmont, Cal St. Fullerton, Boise St., San Diego

15: Winthrop, UMBC, Austin Peay, Portland St.

16: American, UT-Arlington, Mississippi Valley St, Mt. St. Mary’s, Coppin St.

Matt says: It's going to be Denzel Washington. Who else?

Ben says: Who's going to play Dennis Felton in the movie? Georgia: An UnderDawg Story

Matt says: I agree. I am impressed with both teams' ability to score from the inside and outside. Georgia is killing me....... maybe they are killing Seth Greenberg more than me.

Ben says: I know it's hard to keep the only team that beat Memphis out of a number one spot, but the relative weakness of the SEC and the strength of Kansas/Texas should be enough. This has been a fantastic basketball game. I may be picking both of them for the final four on this showing.

Matt says: Everyone is going to argue between Kansas and Tennessee for that final No. 1 spot if Kansas holds on. My thought is that the last two days gives it to Kansas hands down.

Matt says: Yep, you were right. We could count on Wisconsin. My thought is that Tennessee would be taking care of business right now. Mario Chalmers is insane right now. That was a title winning save by Sherron Collins just now.

Ben says: As we said before if you can count on Wisconsin for something, it's beating teams they are supposed to. Up on Illinois huge. They shouldn't slip up too early this year.

Ben says: Georgia is an RPI 110. Obviously that goes up with a win. American is a 91 and we have them as a 16. And then San Diego is a 94 and we have them as a 14. So who knows about this RPI bullshit.

Matt says: I think that Georgia gets a 12 if it wins. I can't imagine them being seeded below anyone from 13-16.

Matt says: Arkansas coming back. Thank god. Trust me, I love the Georgia story, but I need Nova to have a chance.
I have a question.... is LT saying that his quick smells like fresh toast or french toast? Either way, Pete Carroll looks confused.

Ben says: Why? MS Valley State has a horrible record. And what does that mean for Georgia? Either they know they aren't going to win (they are) or they are getting a 12? Their RPI actually isn't too bad for a team that went 4-12 in conference play.

Matt says: It just got announced that it's Mount St. Mary's against Coppin State in the opening game. I was wrong about it being Jerry Rice's school.

Matt says: Don't tug on my heart strings and bring up Naan N' Curry. That would defeat my purpose of not going outside for the entire day. I think Virginia Tech is one of the last four out ahead of Syracuse. Like it matters. Joe Lunardi is crazy if he thinks VT is getting in. Maybe he's just crazy enough to know? The longer Georgia leads, the longer I sweat out my bet with Tony.
If Georgia does win, Arkansas falls to a No. 8 with Mississippi State or BYU bumping up to No. 7?

Ben says: Lunardi made some major last minute changes. Makes you think he just got some good inside info. All of the sudden Villanova is in and Illinois St. is out. Oregon, Arizona and VT are all in. Arizona St and Ohio St are suddenly out.

Ben says: Atleast you're eating. I'm sitting here trying to decide if my improved health warrants me buying a pizza. Why don't you just meet me at the Naan n Curry? The last four out are Oregon, Villanova, VCU, Syracuse. Georgia is going to win this game.

Matt says: Nice work on the quick RPI research. Gotta love the Retievers. We have Retriever fever. The No. 16's are clearly American, Texas-Arlington, Mount St. Mary's, Mississippi Valley State and Coppin State with the latter two playing in the play in game. You think Jerry Rice will be there to cheer on his alma mater?
I just had to learn the hard way that the green apples in my fridge had gone bad. They looked fine. Didn't taste so good.
Who are the last four teams out?

Ben says: The headband clad Sam Beam looks out of place on a basketball court. I'm looking at Belmont's RPI and it's very good. Better than all of our 14 seeds. Let's put them as a 14 instead of Winthrop. They can be a 15 along with UMBC, Austin Peay and Portland St. I have to post a picture of our favorite team:



Go RETRIEVERS!

Matt says: I agree with all those No. 13's. It's funny that the mascot is a pissed off bear hugging the letter C when the team name is the Big Red. Maybe that's the bear's name. Fullerton, Boise, San Diego and Winthrop are probably the No. 14 seeds, right?
It doesn't appear that Mike will be joining us. Is the Georgia score right? Is this really happening?

Ben says: It makes perfect sense. This furry guy is a 13 seed:



So are George Mason, Oral Roberts and Siena.

Matt says: Is the Arkansas guy with the shaggy hair and the scruffy beard Sam Beam? Is he trying to sabotage the game so Georgia wins? I think St. Joseph's and Arizona State are No. 12's, and the last two gets hairy. I think it will be Illinois State and Ohio State. I think it should be Villanova and Ohio State, but I am hoping it's Nova and Illinois State. Does this make any sense?

Ben says: Ridiculous shooting in the Kansas Texas game. Arizona and Kentucky as 11's have some big upset potential. Or play horrible potential. Here is where we are going to be deciding our bubble teams. Arizona St. is a 12. St. Joseph's, Illinois St. and you choose the last one. Ohio St./Oregon?

Matt says: Ya, I'm thinking St. Mary's and South Alabama are No. 10's and I would have to go with Miami and Baylor as the other two. What says you about Kentucky, Arizona, Western Kentucky and Temple as the No. 11 seeds?

Ben says: Now we get into your favorite non-bubble teams St. Mary's and S. Alabama at 10s. Kentucky? Western Kentucky? Miami?

Matt says: LOL! I think he might sing Sodom, South Georgia for the next four days, without stopping, if the Dawgs get in. Kansas State, Kent State, UNLV and Oklahoma as the No. 9 seeds, though I think Gonzaga and the Sooners could swap at the eight/nine spot.

Ben says: Those sound good. Sam Beam (aka Iron & Wine) thinks the SEC champions deserve an 8 seed!



Georgia!

Matt says: I gotta go with BYU, Mississippi State, Gonzaga and Davidson as No. 8 seeds. Georgia is killing me and I don't think anyone has missed a shot in this Big 12 game.

Ben says: RUN GEORGIA RUN!

Matt says: That was a sweet pitch, Gaaaaaabbbe.... Now it's heart of the matter time. I agree on A&M and USC. I am thinking Arkansas is a No. 7 if it wins and I am thinking West Virginia as the final one.

Ben says: Yeah, since that first matchup with UCLA they have gone under the radar for most of the year. This is probably a better thing for a team like theirs. Texas A&M and USC are probably 7's. Who else?

Matt says: I gotta go with Washington State in that final No. 6 spot. That's a scary team as a No. 6.

Ben says: Let's put Clemson in the last 5 spot. Marquette is a 6. So is Michigan St and Indiana. Now I don't know what to do. Gonzaga? No way. BYU? Davidson? No. Washington St. I'll go with them, but I still think 6 is too high.

Matt says: Butler, Purdue and Vanderbilt are probably No. 5 seeds. I like Marquette in that last spot, but I think the Golden Eagles become a No. 6 after Clemson's run. The Tigers get a No. 5, I believe. Marquette, Michigan State or Indiana could all get a No. 5 over Purdue, though.

Ben says: If we assume Drake is a 4, Butler is a 5 along with Purdue and Vanderbilt. Who next Michigan St, Indiana or does Clemson get a big bump?

Matt says: I agree that all three of those Big East teams get a No. 4 seed. I think that last No. 4 goes to Drake. Head-to-head win over Butler gets them the edge, I think.

Ben says: Sounds good to me. Then we get our Big East crop of 4's. Louisville, Connecticut, Notre Dame perhaps joined by Butler.

Matt says: I agree that Duke gets left out of the No. 2's if Wisconsin wins even though I think it should be Georgetown. That makes the No. 3's Duke, Stanford, Xavier and probably Pitt after its run to the Big East title. Pitt wins the argument against the other Big East teams vying for this spot.

Ben says: The pool of number 2's is the Kansas/Texas loser, Wisconsin, Georgetown, Tennessee and Duke. Of those teams I think Duke gets left out if Wisconsin wins the Big 10.

Matt says: I know we both think the obvious No. 1 seeds are North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis and the winner of Kansas/Texas. What about the No. 2's?

Matt says: Speaking of fat and Arlington, Mike and his Mexican relatives are dancing in the street because of UTA's win!! Mike wishes he still lived there and rooted for the Rangers.

Ben says: UTA and its enormously fat players are going to the dance!

Matt says: Clemson ball!!! Hit a three!!!

Ben says: What don't you understand about "he plays hard." Vitale understands. Mike Patrick understands, and LOVES it.

Matt says: Apparently there is no such thing as an over the back call when Hansbrough goes crashing into everyone.

Ben says: Apparently that was a silly foul Matt.

Matt says: Mike Patrick and Dick Vitale love Tyler Hansbrough.......

Matt says: K.C. Rivers' three that made it 72-67 just gave me false hoops.

We're going to be talking about real shit for the remainder of the day.