UD Arena makes the play-in game feel big time.

Leading off

Part II of the play in blog:

USC over VCU - Not only will the Trojans beat the Rams, but they'll be the Hoyas on Friday as well.

UT-San Antonio over Alabama State - With maybe the coolest nickname in the field, go with the Jackrabbits.

Fearless prediction:

See above

What to look forward to today:

More Charles Barkley foolishness. I think Charles' lack of real college basketball knowledgemight get annoying as the tournament progresses, but for now I'm amused.

Question I don't know the answer to:

Can Duke find on-court chemistry quickly with Kyrie Irving? He's been out an awfully long time and guys have established roles in his absence.

Recommended reading:

Dick Jeradi breaks down the a bracket.

Buzzer beaters:

I saw a headline touting Brad Brownell getting Clemson its first NCAA Tournament win in 14 years. Please. Clemson won a play-in game. Call it first round or First Four or whatever you want. It's a play-in game. Winning it is better than losing it and losing it is still better than being Colorado. But its not really an NCAA Tournament win. Don't insult fans intelligent by suggesting otherwise.

...one days til it really starts...