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All-Time March Madness All-Name Teams

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When it comes to creative names in the college sports these days, the Key & Peele "East-West College Bowl" sketches changed the game forever. Remember that this March Madness. Jordan Peele and Michael Keegan are two brilliant humorists and social theorists, and their three part sketch about the uniqueness of player names is a must watch for anyone who has been involved … [Read more...] about All-Time March Madness All-Name Teams

Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

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While the NCAA Tournament history of the Purdue Boilermakers is rather painful, especially so in recent years, hope springs eternal for them this March. Purdue (23-2, 12-2) is currently ranked #2 in the nation, and they entered Thursday night’s win over Minnesota nationally ranked in the top 20 for wins (1st), offensive efficiency (2nd), rebounding margin (2nd), three-point … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness

Gonzaga vs. Baylor a Rare, True Championship Matchup of #1 vs #2

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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

It’s Ok to be Ambivalent About Tom Izzo, Michigan St. Despite What Media Say

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In recent years, we've seen a major surge in tweets from media members and pundits that end with: "both things can be true." Tweets such as these are required, given the binary mode of thinking that is so prevalent in America these days. Despite rapid advances in information technology and ways to disseminate that information, more people are regressing intellectually. … [Read more...] about It’s Ok to be Ambivalent About Tom Izzo, Michigan St. Despite What Media Say

Virginia Cavaliers Should Beat Auburn, According to Data Models

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During a four day span in March of 2016, the United Center in Chicago, Illinois hosted two events that had served as a major crossroads in the recent history of Virginia Cavaliers basketball. On Sunday March 27, Virginia blew a 16 point lead to a #10 seeded Syracuse team that most people believed only got into the big dance due to their brand name. The epic collapse in this … [Read more...] about Virginia Cavaliers Should Beat Auburn, According to Data Models

Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites

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Lots of college basketball pundits have deemed the Big Ten the strongest conference in the nation this season, and the numbers seen to verify this. From top to bottom, it's the strongest conference in the country, but it's strongest teams aren't among the elite of the elite nationally. The Big Ten has three teams, #6 Michigan State, #10 Michigan and #13 Purdue that have a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites

Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt

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              After a Friday full of upsets, it's safe to say that March Madness is in full swing. However, not so much in the East Region where the bracket has been all chalk. One of Saturday's most intriguing match-ups features the #4 Wisconsin Badgers and #5 Vanderbilt Commodores. Contrasting styles should have … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt