March Madness Bracketology Update: Sun Devils Seeded 4
I've decided to take a week off from using Lunardi's bracketology selections as I noticed a glaring mistake on his bracket. One of his "last 4 teams in (Penn State)" was not even in the actual bracket. And for that, I will use cnnsi.com's Andy Glockner's predictions. In case you were wondering, the Devils were still a 5 seed in Lunardi's bracket.
The fourth seeded Devils are set to play Western Kentucky in the East bracket. The Devils first round game would take place in Portland (I'm guessing Portland, Maine). WKU has played one ranked team, Louisville, and beat them early in the season. The Hilltoppers don't have any other impressive wins on their resume, but do have 4 players averaging double digit points. The team shoots 45% from the field and 37% from behind the arc. I think the Devils are a far superior team and for that, the Devils will go to round 2. What is a Hilltopper anyways? According to Wikipedia, some sort of fox hunter. Doesn't matter. Round 2.
The Devils get the winner of the Purdue and Cincinatti matchup. I predict Purdue to be the winner. Just like the 2004 Sun Bowl, the Devils and Boilermakers will matchup for a competitive game. Purdue has impressive wins over Michigan State and Illinois, but don't strike me as a team that will be dangerous come tourney time. I think the Devils matchup well against most Big Ten teams as the Big Ten is notorious for slow basketball. James Harden can exploit this and really give the Devils an advantage. Devils March on.
Sweet 16. UNC vs ASU. A tradition rich filled matchup(atleast one side of it). HINT: It's the other side. UNC is a team filled with All-American players. Hansbrough, Lawson, Ellington, Green, and Thompson all average double digit points. I'm thinking we don't stand a chance. Devils get to the Sweet 16(better than the Wildcats) and lose to the Tar Heels. Until next time...GO DEVILS!
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what you want to see is the House of Sparky edition of “fanboys gone wild”
by Cory Williams on Feb 24, 2009 5:09 PM MST up reply actions
you know… without the sexual connotation. haha. that wasn’t clear enough.
by Cory Williams on Feb 24, 2009 5:10 PM MST up reply actions
ha
umm…..you said it not me
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 24, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
My optimisim...
Will come with the defeat of UW and WSU. At that point I see the Devils as a 3/4 seed, which will give better pairings, and most likely catapult us to an elite 8/final 4 finish.
oh yes
for sure “most likely” :)
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 24, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions

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