Why just 2? How about 8?

Congrats to the NCAA Selection Committee for doing two things I thought they would not do. UConn over Memphis as a #1 Seed and Arizona in over St. Mary's. I agreed with both.

The NCAA Tourney started Tuesday night with Morehead State beating Alabama State at UD Arena. Both teams seemed to enjoy the great atmosphere and the experience of being in the NCAAs. Why not do this a few more times? I know that if you add a few more teams, the next few would claim they were snubbed on into perpetuity. The General says to add another round. That's a bit much. I originally thought that we should add 3 more teams and let them all be 16a versus 16b, winner gets to play the #1 Seeds. This is a good idea for small conference tourney winners to gain exposure for playing on the Tuesday or Wednesday before their game versus #1. I have a better idea now.

The New Weller Plan still includes the addition of 3 more teams, but they all are slotted into 11a and 11b. They still play two days before the winner matches up against the 6 Seed. The teams on the bubble usually end up on the 11 line, so their penalty for barely making it in is the extra game. The smaller conference champions played their tails off to get the crown of champion and regardless of what the NCAA says, their game seems like a play-in game. They also only have 1 or 2 days to rest and prepare for the #1 Seed. That doesn't seem right for a champion. Make these late arriving teams that are begging for the second chance work more for their right to get a partner in the Big Dance!

My Cats looked like they should be put out of their misery last night during the first few minutes of their game against UNLV in the NIT. I yelled at the TV, asking if they realized they had the name "Kentucky" on the front of their jerseys? They ended up running away in the first half, only to collapse in the second half. I'm still not sure how they held on for the win. If you are a fan of UK, be sure to click on the link to the right...Mike Eaves got some important information that will interest you!

Dayton does not play until Friday. I will have a tough time seeing it in Pittsburgh since they both play at 3:00. Since the Flyers will not likely win it all, I will root for a Louisville/Pittsburgh Championship Game.

Quick Hits

Team USA manned up in the bottom of the 9th in the WBC to defeat Puerto Rico last night. Although fans do not seem to care about this classic, I loved the excitement US players showed in their victory. I hope they continue to show that child like exuberance.

Evgeni Malkin of the Penguins scored his 100th point of the season last night. He is the most underrated player in the NHL.

Martin Broduer claimed his 552nd win on Tuesday, most in NHL history. Congrats to him!

President Obama filled out a tourney bracket. I really like that he did, and more so that he made it public. Well, until he chose UNC to win...now I am questioning my vote!

Good luck to everyone on their brackets.