That's what I get ...

... for dictating my picks about an hour before the tournament started, without having looked at the bracket, from a rental car in (approximately) Port Charlotte, Florida, where my son and I were heading toward our second of three spring training games. I still haven't seen my bracket, but I'm pretty sure I told Dodie to pick Norfolk and Lehigh in the first round. Otherwise, just thought I'd remind all of y'all who won last year. Living on past glories, which is surprisingly pleasant, YI

Expectations

Before that game Lehigh had only ever played 4 NCAA tournament games (0-4). Duke expects to play at least 4 tournament games every year.

Wow

I was going to complain yesterday about the lack of upsets. I am no longer complaining on that score. When was the last time Duke went out in the first round?

Stunned

Apples are not the only thing falling.  Laura Mish is wise.

I'l take Lehigh Road, You take the Low Road

My Uncle and Cousin, Big Ray and Little Ray, both went to Lehigh. My fingers are crossed firmly for their sakes.

Carolina Born, Carolina Bred...

That's Laura Mish... so she's bound to be a UNC fan. Duke fans are interlopers...