March 21, 2008

Surprises Galore on Day 2 of the NCAA Tournament

A few thoughts on Day 2 of the NCAA Tournament

 
Tyler Hansbrough dunked for the game’s first two points before the seats were even warm and North Carolina never looked back, routing Mount St. Mary’s in the first round.
The Tar Heels did exactly what they wanted to do — win their first-round game with ease, so [...]

March 21, 2008

Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament

A few thoughts on day 1 of the NCAA Tournament.

The Belmont Bruins were so close.
So close. Eleven seconds and one rebound short, it turns out.
Duke did what Jimmy V said you had to do in the NCAA Tournament — survive and advance. Every time it looked like Duke — a 20-point favorite — was finally [...]