The play-in games are complete! WKU and BYU mounted incredible comebacks to win their games on Tuesday, and then Vermont and South Florida won their games with very little trouble on Wednesday to finalize the 64-team bracket.
The only people who were negatively affected by the 'First-Four' were Jeremy and Lindsey. They both had California advancing into the second round, and Doodle had them in the Sweet 16. I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not compassionate enough during the bracket challenge to wish anyone would receive points. I love you both though.
I won't give a large run-down of the standings, but here is the breakdown. Congrats for adding some extra points, everyone! Also, the standings will be updated on the right side every round - see --->
2 points: Brad and Matt
1.5 points: Beth, Dad, Heather, Jacob, Lindsey, Mom (Jo), Nathaniel, and Robert
1 point: Eric and Melissa
0.5 points: Allison, Jeremy, and Teresa
Alright, now for a look ahead. As has become custom, below you will see a list of everyone's Final Four Selections. You will also see each player's pick for the National Champion underlined.
Allison: Iowa St., BYU, Florida State,
North CarolinaBeth: Indiana, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Kansas
Brad: Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio State, North Carolina
Dad (Gary): Kentucky, Michigan State, Ohio State, North Carolina
Eric: Kentucky, Michigan State, Ohio State, North Carolina
Heather: Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Kansas
Jacob: Kentucky, St. Louis, Wisconsin, North Carolina
Jeremy: Kentucky, Michigan State, Florida State, North Carolina
Lindsey: Dook, Virginia, Ohio State, North Carolina
Matt: Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, North Carolina
Melissa: Dook, Michigan State, Ohio State, North Carolina
Mom (Jo): Baylor, Michigan State, Florida State, Georgetown
Nathaniel: Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio State, Kansas
Robert: Kentucky, Michigan State, Ohio State, Kansas
Teresa: Kentucky, Marquette, Ohio State, North Carolina
There is definitely some different picks this year! It helps when people have all different selections for the winner of the National Championship!
Tomorrow is the big day! Thursday and Friday are two of my favorite days of the year! You better believe we'll be having and updated blog tomorrow with the stupid teams who got eliminated and essentially screwed up your brackets.
Until then... GO HEELS!