Well you’d have to be an absolute fool to still doubt me after the scintillating performance I put in during the first two rounds of the tournament.  I told people all year that I own college basketball and I proved it last weekend with a 14-6 record.     That’s 70% for those keeping score at home.     And now if it’s possible I love tonight’s matchups even more than I liked my previous 14 winners.  So please I’m begging you as a friend to put all your faith in me and bet your life savings on these games.   It’s like robbing a bank except there is no risk.  It’s that easy.

Purdue vs. UConn -6.5

While the ACC has turned out to be the most pompous overrated conference in the country the Big 10 turned out to be the most underappreciated, underrated, blue collar conference in the country.   The Boilers always seems to play well in the tournament and are never an easy out even when they lose.  They just are the type of team that is almost impossible to blowout.   Uconn has played great so far but this will be their toughest test by a mile.  No way the ghost of Brian Cardinal lets his team lose by more than 7.

The Pick – Purdue

Xavier vs. Pitt -6.5

Pitt has obviously looked the most vulnerable of all the #1 seeds so far.  But a win is a win is a win.  I expect more of the same tonight as they struggle all game but find a way to pull out the victory at the end.

The Pick – Xavier

Missouri vs. Memphis -4.5

As I said from day 1 I’m picking Memphis to win and cover every single game of the tournament.  What type of man would I be if I went back on my word now?

The Pick - Memphis

Villanova vs Duke -2.5

I have absolutely no idea how Duke is favored in this game.  If the Blue Devils played in the Big East they probably wouldn’t have even made the tournament.   Villanova is better at every single position on the court.  Plus the only way to really beat Villanova is if you have a good physical big man.  Obviously Duke doesn’t have one of those because you can get away with playing like pussies in the ACC.   This is just classic East Coast Strength vs. Southern Slavery.  And just like how the North won the Civil War Villanova will win tonight and it may not even be close.

The Pick - Villanova