Monday, March 19, 2007
I'm Out Of Catchy Bracket-Themed Titles
I don't know what the hell to call these posts anymore. Basically, I'm here to update you on how I'm doing in the Tournament. As though you care. Yeah, well, nobody shows me any love by commenting here anyway so whatever. I'll start posting more nonsensical-than-usual crap soon. We'll see how you like that.
Anyway, on ESPN.com, I am in 624,603th place (out of roughly 3,500,000), putting me in the 78.8 percerntile, meaning I'm doing better than nearly 80% of the country. I'm typically in about this position at this point but I've usually lost several of the teams I've projected to do big things. This year appears to be different, however. While I only have 10 of my Sweet 16 picks correct, among them are all eight of the teams I picked to make the "Elite Eight" and, thus, all of my Final Four teams remaining. There's really nothing worse than losing one of your Final Four teams in the opening weekend because then you feel like you've got no shot at anything the rest of the way.
In another pool I do, that is run by an actuary from my old company, I am in 64th place out of 601 entries. No, I'm not winning any money for that but it's always fun to feel like you know something about a sport. Well, at least for me, anyway.
In other news, Purdue got bounced from the tournament by the defending champs, Florida. The Boilers gave a very strong showing this year, rebounding from two pretty awful seasons to wind up with 22 wins, a victory in the first round over Arizona and a near-upset over Florida. I'm quite proud of the boys and looking forward to the future of this program.
Back later this week with more goodness to entertain you.
Anyway, on ESPN.com, I am in 624,603th place (out of roughly 3,500,000), putting me in the 78.8 percerntile, meaning I'm doing better than nearly 80% of the country. I'm typically in about this position at this point but I've usually lost several of the teams I've projected to do big things. This year appears to be different, however. While I only have 10 of my Sweet 16 picks correct, among them are all eight of the teams I picked to make the "Elite Eight" and, thus, all of my Final Four teams remaining. There's really nothing worse than losing one of your Final Four teams in the opening weekend because then you feel like you've got no shot at anything the rest of the way.
In another pool I do, that is run by an actuary from my old company, I am in 64th place out of 601 entries. No, I'm not winning any money for that but it's always fun to feel like you know something about a sport. Well, at least for me, anyway.
In other news, Purdue got bounced from the tournament by the defending champs, Florida. The Boilers gave a very strong showing this year, rebounding from two pretty awful seasons to wind up with 22 wins, a victory in the first round over Arizona and a near-upset over Florida. I'm quite proud of the boys and looking forward to the future of this program.
Back later this week with more goodness to entertain you.
Labels: go-karts, NCAA Tournament, Purdue
Friday, March 16, 2007
Bracket Time!
You may recall in past years how I've regaled you with stories of my poor team-picking in the NCAA Tournament as well as my witty observations about it. And you'll recall how I'll remind you over and over again when I do something brilliant.
A couple of years ago, I had Kansas in the Final Four (something I have a history of doing) and they lost. In the first round. To Bucknell.
Yeah, so it's never good when your bracket is in the shitter on Day 1. As I said, I've put Kansas in the Final Four more than any other team over the years and the last two years they've been bounced in the first round. So when I did this year's bracket, I just figured I had to do it again. Hell, if I didn't pick them and they made the Final Four I'd be royally pissed. So not only do I have them in there, I have them winning the whole thing. So naturally, you know they won't.
However, I got off to a good start this year on day 1. I picked 14 of 16 correctly, including VCU's upset of Duke which was pretty much the only upset of the day. This has put me in the 96.7 percentile in the country, which isn't too bad. Staying there would be a trick, though.
For those interested, my bracket can be perused here. In addition, just for fun, I threw in another bracket on ESPN.com (since the best one wins ten grand) and that can be viewed here. Notice any funny-looking teams in the Final Four? Yeah, I thought you might.
A couple of years ago, I had Kansas in the Final Four (something I have a history of doing) and they lost. In the first round. To Bucknell.
Yeah, so it's never good when your bracket is in the shitter on Day 1. As I said, I've put Kansas in the Final Four more than any other team over the years and the last two years they've been bounced in the first round. So when I did this year's bracket, I just figured I had to do it again. Hell, if I didn't pick them and they made the Final Four I'd be royally pissed. So not only do I have them in there, I have them winning the whole thing. So naturally, you know they won't.
However, I got off to a good start this year on day 1. I picked 14 of 16 correctly, including VCU's upset of Duke which was pretty much the only upset of the day. This has put me in the 96.7 percentile in the country, which isn't too bad. Staying there would be a trick, though.
For those interested, my bracket can be perused here. In addition, just for fun, I threw in another bracket on ESPN.com (since the best one wins ten grand) and that can be viewed here. Notice any funny-looking teams in the Final Four? Yeah, I thought you might.
Labels: brackets, NCAA Tournament, thumbtacks
