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>>The things that actually surprise me are some of the rankings in each of the regions. Villanova as a 2 seed is a joke - they are seriously leaking oil. Sure, they could go on a run, but they lost 5 of 7. And I still don't buy Syracuse as a #1 seed, not after the 2 losses. But whatever....
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>>Amazingly, Duke has the "least toughest" road to the final four. Their region is nothing like the other 3 regions.
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>Looks like you were right about Villanova leaking oil. They are trailing 15th seeded Robert Morris by 8 with under 4 minutes to go. Notre Dame already lost. (Good!) Not an auspicious debut for the Big East.
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>I almost relented and entered ESPN's pool this morning but managed to stay strong. When I get in a pool I cheer for my picks instead of just enjoying the tournament.

Naturally I have to root for Syracuse because of Leo Rautins' kid Andy and Kris Joseph. Both good Canadian ball players. Clearly I have no choice.