Bracket Busting March Madness

So the Selection Sunday Madness is now over. The #1 seeds were announced as Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh and Duke.

My first opinion is that Pittsburgh will be the first to lose. Not sure why, just a feeling. I don't think Pittsburgh is as solid as many believe and many debated if Notre Dame should be a #1 seed over them. Notre Dame beat them head to head.

Second, I don't think Ohio State makes it to the Final Four. After watching them more closely during the Big Ten Tournament I don't see them as dominant. If a team and play Jared Sullinger one on one and guard the 3-point line, they have a great chance to upset them.

Kansas SHOULD play well especially after their early exit last year, I think they play with a chip on there shoulders. Duke, defending National Champions, enough said. Coach K does his best in March.

In the East Region:

Ohio State is screwed. I mean that very generously. Villanova as a possible 2nd round matchup? Kentucky, West Virginia, Xavier, Syracuse and North Carolina all in that region too. Good luck Buckeyes. Your tournament run will last as long as Kansas' did last year. Syracuse always makes some noise and North Carolina will too. Very tough bracket for OSU as the #1 overall seed.

In the West Region:

Duke faces my favorite team to make ISU fans cry, Hampton in the first round. This bracket also includes Texas, San Diego St., UConn, Michigan, Penn State and Missouri. Good luck to Duke as well, Texas, San Diego St. and UConn and all forces at any time. We will have to wait and see about UConn after playing five games in five days this weekend but guard play rules in March Madness and UConn guard Kemba Walker might be the best in the country.

In the Southwest Region:

Kansas is the #1 seed. Other teams include Illinois, Louisville, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Purdue and Georgetown. To me this looks like the best draw for Kansas. Notre Dame will be a great team to watch as well as Purdue if they decide to wake up. Gerogetown will be tough and Louisville is one of the best teams in the Big East. Great games out of this bracket.

In the South Region:

Pittsburgh is the #1 seed. Tough match-up in second round possible with Butler, last years national title participant. This bracket also includes Kansas St., Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan St., BYU and St. John's. This is why I feel Pittsburgh will be out early,. I think Butler beats them, again not sure why just Butler wins. Kansas St. is also a huge sleeper team. Again guard play rules and Jacob Pullen will take over. Same goes for BYU with Jimmer Fredette and St. John's.

Start overanalyzing everything over the next four days and have fun filling out your brackets!! Next year we'll be waiting for the Hawkeyes to be somewhere!!

Joseph Larsen

Community Contributor