March Madness: West Region Preview...

I don't 100% think that Kansas is going to come out of the Midwest Region. But I definitely have more confidence in that happening than picking any team in this region. Don't get me wrong, this blog loves the Orangemen of Syracuse, but the Onuaku injury makes me feel a bit uneasy about picking them to roll off four straight wins. Not to mention that they got shipped way out West to Salt Lake City, which I'm sure is not a place where there is a plethora of Cuse fans. But the list of challengers in this region isn't exactly inspiring. Kansas State (aka "Oh I'm sorry, did you mean Kansas?"') has a talented backcourt in guards Jacob Pullen and Denis Clemente, but has no significant tournament experience. Pitt's Jamie Dixon is one of the best coaches in the country, but he lost a lot of talent from last year's team. Is this group of relatively new faces ready to shine on the biggest stage? They lost their opening-round Big East tournament game, and many analysts don't even think they will make it of of their Milwaukee early round games.

Other observations on this region:
-The lack of a clear-cut pick in this region makes for some exciting early round games. Gonzaga vs. Florida St., Butler vs. UTEP, Xavier vs. Minnesota, and even Vanderbilt vs. Murray St. are all games that could definitely go either way. Be sure to pick some upsets, but good luck figuring out which ones.
-A sleeper team could be BYU. They get to play a Florida team that might have payed off the selection committee to receive a ten seed. If they can get by Kansas State, they will also be playing the rest of the way in front of a BYU crowd in Salt Lake City. It's extremely tough to win on BYU's home turf (even if this isn't technically it). They also have a stud guard whose name is Jimmer Fredette. Props to his parents on that one.

Like I've said, no easy choice here, but I'll go with K-State (sorry Rockstar). In the event that they play Syracuse, they have the size and athleticism to match up with Cuse. And neither team has much depth, so that matchup is practically a wash. Plus, fear the beard!!!

Michael Patrick Shanley: This Post is for YOU!

With the 1, 2, and 3 ranked teams all losing this weekend, Syracuse Men's Basketball squeezed into the #1 spot after beating Villanova like Elin beat Tiger. That's right, you could call that massacre a clubbing. While Michael Patrick Shanley undoubtedly drank himself into oblivion following the sporting event, the rest of the Syracuse community is ecstatic (and likely did the same). Not only with our superb performance but with the failures of those who never deserved to be ranked ahead of us in the first place!

Let's go Orange!

The Color Orange

Syracuse Men's Basketball is kicking ass and taking names! Last night the "Orange" (or "Orange Men" for those women who are comfortable in their sexuality) beat the Hoyas 75-71. The number 5 ranked Orange are looking about as good as they did when 'Melo was hangin' with Otto! Let's go 'Cuse!

Rick Pitino is Ugly

"Players popping up out of stage with fog and ushers ridic outfit to mini concert. SO MUCH FLUFF I could sneeze on it" - Dina Hiramanek

As many of you know, I am very upset I was unable to attend this year's all-star game in Dallas. I am even more disappointed that Pitino beat Syracuse in the Dome. Rick Pitino is so ugly I honestly wonder how it's possible he had an extramarital affair at all. I am shocked that he was able to have sexy time in an empty restaurant while his friends hung around.



But, enough about that atrocious cheater. I'm sorry Dina - Usher can do no wrong in my book.