Final Four Stuff
There is probably no way the day can live up to the expectations. Of the two games, I fully expect UCLA/Memphis to be the one most likely to be close at the end. For my part, give me Memphis v. North Carolina for the final Monday night. With regard to the Memphis pick, I just think Derrick Rose is that good.
As for the chattering classes:
Cory McCartney with a good Xs and Os breakdown on si.com of UCLA/Memphis. His UNC/Kansas breakdown is here.
The consensus among the si.com writers? UCLA/North Carolina on Monday.
Gary Parrish at sportsline says that if UCLA, making its fourth straight Final Four appearance loses, Ben Howland will take some unfair criticism. Not from me, what UCLA has accomplished and appears set to continue to accomplish has been remarkable.
And, finally, the espn.com expert round-up with a lot of love for Tyler Hansbrough and, unlike si.com, a slight edge to Memphis over UCLA in today's game.
Here's to hoping they are good games.