Bracketology: February 18th (Morning)

As I wrote the other day, sadly I have not been able to update my bracketology on a daily basis like I normally do each season. The good news is: I’m back. This year’s NCAA Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most open ones in recent history. Sure, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Texas, Kansas, and Duke appear to be the favorites, but since this is the tournament in the new 68-team era, anything can and will happen. Expect more upsets than usual in round one because the bottom of the bracket will be stronger with the new “First Four” games. Let’s take a look at the bracket: First, the 31 projected auto bid winners are: Vermont (America East), Temple (A-10), Duke (ACC), Belmont (A-Sun), Texas (Big 12), Pittsbugh (Big East), Ohio State (Big Ten), Montana (Big Sky), Coastal Carolina (Big South), Long Beach State (Big West), George Mason (CAA), UTEP (Conference USA), Cleveland State (Horizon), Princeton (Ivy), Fairfield (MAAC), Miami Ohio (MAC), Hampton (MEAC...