Here's a look at some early thoughts posted at www.scoreonair.com/afterparty. More to come on our show homepage throughout the week. And be sure to check out our extended shows Thursday and Friday (from 5-7 p.m.)...
Upset Special: Lots of people are showing the love for 30-4 Murray State on the No. 13 line... and count me among them. It's not so much a vote of confidence in Murray State, though I do think they are good, but rather a question of why Vandy is on the No. 4 line. It wouldn't suprise me if multiple #4 and #5 seeds go down, so tread carefully in advancing those seeds far in your bracket.
Sleeper Team: If Louisville beats Cal, then they could give Duke trouble, but that's a tough one to bank on. I like 5-seed Michigan State a lot, but can a 5-seed really be a sleeper? If not, I think Notre Dame could make an unexpected run to the elite eight. They are peaking at the right time and find themselves in what is by far the weakest side of the weakest region in the tournament.
In the end: I want to pick Kansas, but wow, what a difficult draw they have. Ohio State, Kansas, Duke and Kentucky all won their regular season and conference tournament championships, and I have three of the four in my final four, with Kentucky winning it all against OSU. I do, however, reserve the right to change my mind before the Thursday tip-off.
