Guide to the Big Dance - East

Okay this is ridiculous. The East bracket features games played in Denver. Just makes no sense.

My picks are underlined.

UNC vs. Mt. St. Mary's: North Carolina's size and experience will put this game away in the first 5 minutes. With creampuffs like these in the bracket, you have to wonder why there are 65 teams in the bracket at all?

INDIANA vs. Arkansas: Aren't the 8 vs. 9 matchups always fun.... Well, this one won't be... Indiana in a landslide.

NOTRE DAME vs. George Mason: George Mason is back to make another strong Cinderella run through the tournament... Just kidding... Notre Dame wins.

Washington St. vs. WINTHROP: Winthrop's defense will give Washinton State fits. UPSET SPECIAL: Winthrop wins.

OKLAHOMA vs. St. Joseph's: Oklahoma wins. St. Jo's has no defense. Lots of St. Joseph's aspirin will be consumed by the losers.

LOUISVILLE vs. Boise St.: Is Boise's State's hardwood blue like their football field? It won't matter - they are playing in Birmingham. Boise will score lots of points... This game may go over 100 for both teams. Louisville will win in overtime.

BUTLER vs. South Alabama: Team USA (really, their initials are USA) will take on a Butler squad ready to do some damage in this tourney. Butler may be this year's Cinderella. Team USA will lose.

TENNESSEE vs. American: The most patriotic game in the tourney. The Tennessee Volunteers vs. the American Eagles. I think I am going to cry. Tennessee should run away with this one, but if American can succeed at slowing down the tempo, they have a chance. I say they lose big.