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Against The Spread: 4 Vs. 13

We take a look at each of the first round match-ups seed vs. seed. You can read each installment here.
Next up we have the 4-13 game. There is an interesting distinction between this match-up and the 3-14 game. Check it:

NCAA Tournament Teams And Graduation Rates

The Boston Globe brings to light and important issue surrounding college hoops. Of course I attempt to MAKE light of it with the use of a Kanye West dropout bear reference.
But, lets start with some good news:
There is plenty of praise to go around among the 65 teams that made this year’s tournament. Top-tier seeds [...]

Would You Rather Your School Win The NIT Or Lose In The First Round Of The NCAA?

It’s the age old question, which really only comes up when your team makes the NIT. Would you rather have your team go all the way and win the NIT, or, would you rather get booted from the big dance in the very first round?
It’s a question that hits home with me and the fellow [...]

Against The Spead: 3 Vs. 14

We take a look at each of the first round match-ups seed vs. seed. You can read each installment here.
Historically the #3 seed has beaten the #14 seed 85% of the time.  In comparison to the numbers we saw  for the 16’s and 15’s you might be surprised by what I found out about how [...]

Against The Spread: 2 Vs. 15

We take a look at each of the first round match-ups seed vs. seed. You can read each installment here.
Only four #15 seeds have ever defeated #2 seeds. More than the zero 16’s that have beaten a 1. So you are saying there’s a chance…
Well, not much of a chance but lets see how those [...]