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March Madness

submitted by DonovanMcNabb
March 19, 2008  |  50 comments  |   Email to a Friend
It's that time again March Madness fans, and I can't wait to get started. Every year we witness a bunch of upsets that we just can't figure out how they happened. This year it will be no different. As I look over my brackets I can't help but notice a few favorable matchups for lower seeds in the 5 vs. 12s, 6 vs. 11s and 7 vs. 10s.

That's why I start with the 12-seeded Villanova vs. Clemson. Villanova is led by the Scottie Reynolds, who has continued to torch defenders and put his team in great position to win games. The X-factor in this game will be Dante Cunningham who is an excellent defender and rebounder. Pick, Villanova.

I also picked a couple of 11 seeds to win (Baylor over Purdue and Kansas State over USC), two 10 seeds (Arizona over West Virginia and Davidson over Gonzaga) and a 9 seed (Texas A&M over BYU).
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48 Comments On: "March Madness"

 
1. gobirdsPHILLY , March 19, 2008  |  Reply
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haha goin with the philly teams don, I LOVE ITT...you better have my TEMPLE OWLS beatin michigan state...TEMPLE!!! gotta go with the philly team...im countin on ya don

3. Dewey , March 19, 2008  |  Reply
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Villanova alumni everywhere are nodding their heads in agreement with your flawless analysis.

Go Wildcats!

PS: How much did Brian Westbrook pay you to write that?

4. cowboykilla520 , March 19, 2008  |  Reply
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Dmac if u say it ill take ur word for it u the man but im kind of pissed cause i think that VT should be in if were talkin about talent they should have bet North Carolina and they were definitly better than half the teams in those brackets so i think just like NCAA Football its all a flawed system and well never have a true champ the brackets and ratings system to get them there are just dumb we should have a playoffs in NCAAF and that the Bracitology is garbage but u da man and hey DMAC how happy are u about the sighning of samuel and clemons and how much of an imppact do u think Klecko will have.

5. 49erFaithful16 , March 19, 2008  |  Reply
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Why don't they do this kinda tournament with College Football? It just doesn't make sense.

6. BirdsFan536 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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ahh donovan, i love you man, but nova isnt goin to the 2nd round this year im sorry, they just fell off after that blow out loss to St Joes...i like Temple to surprise Upset U aka Michigan State (a few years back they were upset so many times during the season and i still picked them over George Mason 1st round, we all know how that ended up) so i may go Temple in that matchup but i wont go temple in the next game i only think they have 2nd round potential..i like the other upsets you have though

7. Truth4sho , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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K-State is the TRUTH ! The rest of those picks you reachin dawg ! Deeeeeeep ! .. LOL !
Well Zona might have a shot too.
I think Cornell got some heavy three's coming too. Yeah they a 14th seed but I think we might have the Upset of the tourney in them over a Cali team. ( Yes i'm reaching deeeper n deeeeper )
Holla

8. bob_sanderz , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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I got my money on Xavier

8.1. KatKat , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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So it was YOU who paid off the refs!

9. PhillyInATL , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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D-Mac, Does Syracuse win the NIT? You have any eligibility left?
I know the FO/we havent added any Playmakers on the offensive side yet, but I know you're going to have a career year... Believe me when I say it, 41 TD, 10 Int's, 3876 yards, 108.7 QB Rtg... When this happens, you have to let me induct you into the HOF... Deal?

10. samthefan , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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I like Nova--it's a long shot but that's who I like.

11. DTRIK19 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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How do you like Cuse's chance this year? haha sorry man, had to throw that in there since you didn't show my Panthers any love! I'm feelin Nova too, they played two great games against us this year.

Does anybody sell the McNabb Syracuse bball jersey? I've been looking but haven't found one so if anybody knows of where to find one let me know! That'd be the only Orange thing I'd ever wear.

12. Justwannawinna , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Yeah ima agree wit u on the noVa pick donny

13. Justwannawinna , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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i dont know about kansas state over USC tho, i agree with the Texas A&M over BYU pick though it might make Coach Reid a little upset haha

13.1. nate77 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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that K-State - USC matchup is going to be great... Beasley vs. Mayo!!!

14. phillyfanpat5 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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If Novas guards shoot and defend well, going to have to say they take it.

15. travisusc2010 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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good selections.i would choose clemson over villinova though.idk.close call

16. BrockSamson , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Man, you guys are going to be so sad when Gerry Macnamara comes out of the stands to land a three pointer to win at the buzzer this year.

17. Ebliterate , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Villanova vs. Clemson would be a pretty close game.Good post Don and CowBoykilla520 your right about VT.E-A-G-L-E-S !!!

18. nate77 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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I've got a lot of the same upsets Donovan... who do you have in your Final 4 though?

19. ICTimer , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Bold pick, but man...I can't bring myself to cheer on Villanova, because they knocked Syracuse out of any tournament consideration. Man, I'd expect a 'Cuse grad to know better than to trust a Wildcat in sheep's clothing...

I definitely agree with your 11 seed upsets though. K-State and USC jumped out at me right away. Kansas State finished third in the Big 12! That's not a pushover conference by any stretch of the imagination, and Michael Beasley is amazing.

20. dabirds26 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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come on no Kentucky beating down marquett, i think that they can go as far as beatin memphis.

21. thefooze , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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dnabb where cuse? been a few years... you gotta help them recruit

21.1. ICTimer , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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They would have been great this year if their starting backcourt didn't go out due to injuries early in the season for the entirety of the season. Devendorf and Rautins on that team...they would have been a top 25 team, in the tournament, and pretty good.

Next year...next year Syracuse has everyone coming back (hopefully Donte Greene stays - I think he should), Mookie Jones coming in (#40 in the Rivals top 150), Kris Joseph (#103), and the depth should be amazing. Give me Devendorf-Flynn/Rautins-Harris-Greene-Onauku/Ongaenet any day. They look deep and talented.

22. Reds1214 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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I hate to say this but our philly teams have no shot... Nc will run with this... I like nc,kansas, duke and texas... Texas and duke in the ship... Usc is going to turn heads...

22.1. FIVERINGS , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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I think USC got their heads turned by K-State.

23. PrincedePhila , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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I like Georgetown overall, lol. No, I think Kansas is in line, but I wanna see Villanova make it deep you know.

23.1. Reds1214 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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i AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT... But Nc... is to tough tyler H. is playing like a monster...

24. kgoon1590 , March 19, 2008  |  Reply
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I like the analysis, Don ...

So you're in Baltimore next season, right?

24.2. kgoon1590 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Wow, Philly fans, can't handle a little joke... negative 10, really?

You wonder why you've earned a reputation.

25. Annt74 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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K-State over da Trojans......D-Nab you gots to be jokin!

26. FIVERINGS , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Baylor bit the dust bigtime and Clemson is going to take Villanova. USC/K State is a tough pic. Gotta go with K-State. Beasley is gonna smoke O.J. Mayo.

27. Jtoddy25 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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That's right Mr Cuse! Nova is going to take down Clemson!

28. donovan95 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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lets go Duke win National Championship

28.1. JDuck32 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Keep dreaming, it's not going to happen this year

28.1.1. ajl5076 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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got that right duke sucks and barely beat BELMONT!!!! WOW

28.1.1.1. FIVERINGS , March 20, 2008
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They are going to have a tough time once they get to the final 16.

29. tytherrio19 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Disagree with that analysis, SJU is by far the most talented phillt team, just inconsistent. Go hawks!!!!!!!!!!! By the way nova sucks.

30. bigdaddy_joey , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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i 2 have nova taking down clemson and im acc fan but what bout belmont ALMOST knockin dookies out ! i love the tourny and the pool ! lost usdc game but ncaa is awesome this time of year!
my HOKIES will WIN the NIT !!!

30.1. ICTimer , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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Cuse will crush those dreams if they meet up. VT has great defense, but not nearly enough offense to stay in the game.

31. Admut239 , March 20, 2008  |  Reply
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Gotta support Westbrooks' old stomping grounds!

32. KatKat , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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GOOD CALL on USC/K State, Donovan! I had the same in my bracket (other 2 were Mason over ND, and Georgia over the X). Annt74, my man! Who's jokin' now?

32.1. kgoon1590 , March 22, 2008  |  Reply
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Beasley > Mayo.

And I'd rather have Beasley on my sandwich than Mayo.

32.2. Annt74 , March 25, 2008  |  Reply
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that was tuff katkat.........they still sobbin at SC

33. Reds1214 , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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Duke Played real well las tnight..!!! lol...
I think so far Ucla WAS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE..


34. FIVERINGS , March 21, 2008  |  Reply
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My OU boys got one Philly school to fall. Hell yeah.

36. phillyfitz , March 23, 2008  |  Reply
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good call on nove mcnizzle

38. jkbenson , March 25, 2008  |  Reply
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Thanks Donovan, now you tell us this information after I lost two # 2 seeds! Anyway, I'll turn here first next year. Hope you are doing great and am now looking forward to the 2008 NFL season.
Janet

39. theoneandonly , March 25, 2008  |  Reply
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My guess is you can just put all the philly teams in the second round. and you will have his picks.. lol

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