For the first time since 2005, when North Carolina defeated Illinois, we have a national championship game that actually features the two best teams in college basketball of that respective season. Gonzaga was ranked #1 wire to wire this season, with Baylor #2 in the polls most of the time. The Bulldogs and Bears were pretty much on an elevated plain, above the rest of the … [Read more...] about Gonzaga vs. Baylor a Rare, True Championship Matchup of #1 vs #2
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Championship Week: Mid-Major Mania
Where did a whole year go? I swear it was just last night that Kemba Walker led the youthful UConn Husky Puppies to a National Championship. March always sneaks up on us, but this year seems different. Maybe it's because I live in Wisconsin and we are just now starting to see snow. I don't know what it is, but I like it. March marks the start of tournament time for … [Read more...] about Championship Week: Mid-Major Mania
Midwest Swing: Final Horn
By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- 2010 has been perhaps the most exciting NCAA Tournament in recent memory. This March Madness is yet another example of why the college hoops postseason is the best postseason around. It doesn’t need fixing; college football’s pathetic excuse for a postseason does. The run up to this Final Four featured comebacks, upsets and many incredibly close … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Final Horn