Battles Royale
Just a few quick thoughts tonight. A more thorough rundown of the contest standings will come tomorrow night after the Final Four is set.
- Wait, what just happened? That had to be the prevailing sentiment among Gator Nation Florida squandered a double-digit lead and eventually lost to Louisville. Say you what you want about defense, cold three point shooting, or critical turnovers in the second half. We all know the real reason Florida lost this game, and that is that a team simply cannot overcome the Iron Laws of March Madness. A seven seed has never, ever made the Final Four, and as much as it seemed like it might happen for the first time this year, the Iron Law, like gravity, still stands immutable.
- Orange ya glad you didn’t pick Syracuse? Brutal, brutal game this was, and close most of the way. Not until this game did Syracuse really seem to miss Fab Melo, but his rebounding and defense were sorely needed tonight. One burning question in my mind is why did Jim Boeheim have Scoop Jardine on the bench for most of the final minutes of the second half? What did I miss? I thought he had fouled out until he was re-inserted when Waiters fouled out with about 20 seconds to play. Anyway, after the shady way they beat UNC-Ashville in round one, I consider justice to have been served.
Comments from the Peanut Gallery
No awards tonight, but here’s the latest chatter from the aliases.
- “got my iPhone but it not helping me here” – What? I thought it was just a few clicks with iPhoto.
- “Curse you Perry the Platypus!” – Phineas and Ferb pick better than you.
- “Wow, I’m 29th!?!” – Now, you’re 68th!
- “wife-n-I dialogues are really monologues” – Call Len Elmore.
- “Spandau Ballet Saves Gas” – I have no snappy comeback for that.
- “Baylor hi-liters, you’re my last hope” – Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi!
Tune in tomorrow for the Final Four awards. Til then, I am and will continue to be…
The Wizard of Whiteland