He looks pretty ridiculous now that Kentucky is out of the NCAA Tournament doesn't he? (Courtesy Photo)
Well folks, March Madness is subsiding. After the Elite 8 saw Ohio State then Kentucky get the boot, Michigan State outlasted Tennessee and Duke became the odds on favorite beating Baylor 78-71 to reach the Final Four for the first time in 8 years.
Coach K got the easiest draw of the tournament and took advantage of it as Duke rolled over their competition. Duke only has to win two more and they'll win Coach K his 4th Championship, tying him with Adolph Rupp of Kentucky. They have to play a pesky West Virginia team who could win it all.
Kentucky looked unbeatable in the first three rounds but "played to lose" instead of "played to win," something they have not done the entire tournament. Say goodbye to Demarcus Cousins, John Wall, Patrick Patterson and possibly Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton. Calipari will be starting from scratch yet again and if this formula does not work next season, he will definitely have to retool it.
So what are my predictions for the Final Four? I really don't care since my team is out (Kentucky) but I'll pick for the fun of it: West Virginia OVER Duke; Butler OVER Michigan State. Champion: Butler OVER West Virginia.
Let's root for the mid-major to win it all. Hope everyone had a great March Madness!
Coach K got the easiest draw of the tournament and took advantage of it as Duke rolled over their competition. Duke only has to win two more and they'll win Coach K his 4th Championship, tying him with Adolph Rupp of Kentucky. They have to play a pesky West Virginia team who could win it all.
Kentucky looked unbeatable in the first three rounds but "played to lose" instead of "played to win," something they have not done the entire tournament. Say goodbye to Demarcus Cousins, John Wall, Patrick Patterson and possibly Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton. Calipari will be starting from scratch yet again and if this formula does not work next season, he will definitely have to retool it.
So what are my predictions for the Final Four? I really don't care since my team is out (Kentucky) but I'll pick for the fun of it: West Virginia OVER Duke; Butler OVER Michigan State. Champion: Butler OVER West Virginia.
Let's root for the mid-major to win it all. Hope everyone had a great March Madness!
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