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**Ripple** · 03-15-2005, 11:11 AM

1 .ROUND ONE ALWAYS BRINGS THE UPSETS AND THIS YEAR IN COLLEGE HOOPS THE DOG WAS W 428 L 407 FOR 52% . IN THE LAST 7 YEARS THE DOGS HAVE WON 231 AND LOST 197 TO WIN 54% OF THE TIME IN THE DANCE .
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2. ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO CK THE STATUS OF PLAYERS HURT
OR SUSPENDED FROM THE TEAMS . UCONN JUST KICKED OFF THERE BENCH GUARD JUST YESTERDAY FOR TEAM RULE VIOLATIONS . HERE ARE ALL THE TEAMS VegasInsider.com - College Basketball, NCAA Basketball, March Madness, Final Fo
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3 . BEST BRACKETS TO BET FIRST ROUND 12 ,10,16, AND 8
ALL HAVE WON 57% OF THE TIME LAST 7 YEARS .
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4 BEST CONFERENCE ------- NO QUESTION THE ACC TEAMS
IN THIS TOURNEY WILL BE TOUGH AND YOUR NATIONAL CHAMP IN MY VIEW WILL MUST LIKELY COME FROM HERE .
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5 . TOUGHEST BRACKET --- HANDS DOWN THE SYRACUSE
REGION YOU HAVE U CONN . KANSAS . N CAROLINA . FLORDIA . SYRACUSE AND VILLANOVA . ANYONE OF THOSE 6 TEAMS COULD BE YOUR NEXT NATIONAL CHAMP .
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6 .BETTING COACHS ------ IS IT A FACTOR ?? BET AGAINST
KNIGHT , COACH K . PITINENO , SUTTON , OR SOME OF THE
OLD FOXS IN THE FIRST ROUND SEE HOW YOU FAIR ATS .
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7 .IF YOU HAVE TO BET FAVS ---- BEST BETS FIRST ROUND
ARE FAVS OVER 15 PTS THEY WIN 57% OF THE TIME . THE WORST FAVS ARE 3 PTS OR LESS THEY WIN LESS THAN 41% OF THE TIME .
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8 .ITS NOT A GOOD BET TO THINK THE NUMBER 1 SEED HAS A LOCK
ON THE FINAL 4 . GO BACK AND CK HOW MANY TIMES THE NUMBER ONE SEED HAS WON THIS TOURNEY !! THIS YEAR NUMBER 1 SEED IS
ILLINOIS
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9 . CINDERELLA TEAMS ----- NEW MEXICO . PACIFIC . NC ST . MISSST .
AND LSU . SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE ELITE 8
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10 . ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO BET THE TEAMS THAT ARE HOT COMING INTO THIS TOURNEY ATS . THERE ARE 6 THAT ARE RED HOT RIGHT NOW THEY ARE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LSU --10-0
CREIGHTON 8-2
UNLV 8-2
NC ST 8-2
U CONN 8-2
MICHIGAN ST 8-2

**crswir** · 03-15-2005, 11:32 AM

College Basketball Trend Report
OAKLAND (12 - 18) vs. ALABAMA A&M (18 - 13) - 3/15/2005, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

HOLY CROSS (24 - 6) at NOTRE DAME (17 - 11) - 3/15/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in home games in a NIT tournament game since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in home games in all tournament games since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
HOLY CROSS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOLY CROSS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
HOLY CROSS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
HOLY CROSS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MIAMI (16 - 12) at S CAROLINA (15 - 13) - 3/15/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MIAMI is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games as an underdog this season.
MIAMI is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
MIAMI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MIAMI is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TEMPLE (16 - 13) at VIRGINIA TECH (15 - 13) - 3/15/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in a NIT tournament game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DEPAUL (19 - 10) at MISSOURI (16 - 16) - 3/15/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

HOFSTRA (21 - 8) at ST JOSEPHS (19 - 11) - 3/16/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
HOFSTRA is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DREXEL (17 - 11) at BUFFALO (22 - 9) - 3/16/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TCU (19 - 13) at MIAMI OHIO (19 - 10) - 3/16/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DAVIDSON (21 - 8) at VA COMMONWEALTH (19 - 12) - 3/16/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
DAVIDSON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games as an underdog this season.
DAVIDSON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in all games this season.
DAVIDSON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in all lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
DAVIDSON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BOSTON U (20 - 8) at GEORGETOWN (17 - 12) - 3/16/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

VANDERBILT (18 - 13) at INDIANA (15 - 13) - 3/16/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games in all games this season.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games in all lined games this season.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
INDIANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NORTHEASTERN (21 - 9) at MEMPHIS (19 - 15) - 3/16/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
MEMPHIS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in March games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KENT ST (20 - 12) at W KENTUCKY (21 - 8) - 3/16/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against MAC opponents since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
KENT ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
KENT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

HOUSTON (18 - 13) at WICHITA ST (20 - 9) - 3/16/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games on Wednesday games this season.
HOUSTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WICHITA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

RICE (19 - 11) at SW MISSOURI ST (18 - 12) - 3/16/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games as an underdog since 1997.
RICE is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
RICE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SW MISSOURI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
SW MISSOURI ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in home games against WAC opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CLEMSON (16 - 15) at TEXAS A&M (19 - 9) - 3/16/2005, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in home games as a favorite this season.
TEXAS A&M is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in home games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
CLEMSON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
CLEMSON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
CLEMSON is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games as an underdog this season.
CLEMSON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
CLEMSON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
CLEMSON is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
CLEMSON is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
CLEMSON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ORAL ROBERTS (25 - 7) at MARYLAND (16 - 12) - 3/16/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DENVER (20 - 10) at SAN FRANCISCO (16 - 13) - 3/16/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CS-FULLERTON (19 - 10) at OREGON ST (17 - 14) - 3/16/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games as an underdog this season.
OREGON ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

UT-CHATTANOOGA (20 - 10) vs. WAKE FOREST (26 - 5) - 3/17/2005, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 39-67 ATS (-34.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CREIGHTON (23 - 10) vs. W VIRGINIA (21 - 10) - 3/17/2005, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
CREIGHTON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
CREIGHTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in all games this season.
CREIGHTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in all lined games this season.
CREIGHTON is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
CREIGHTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
CREIGHTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

WI-MILWAUKEE (24 - 5) vs. ALABAMA (24 - 7) - 3/17/2005, 12:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games in all games this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games in all lined games this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PENNSYLVANIA (20 - 8) vs. BOSTON COLLEGE (24 - 4) - 3/17/2005, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

FARLEIGH DICKINSON (20 - 12) vs. ILLINOIS (32 - 1) - 3/17/2005, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in first round tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

NEVADA (24 - 6) vs. TEXAS (20 - 10) - 3/17/2005, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
NEVADA is 56-31 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 56-31 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEVADA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEVADA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
TEXAS is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
TEXAS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

E KENTUCKY (22 - 8) vs. KENTUCKY (25 - 5) - 3/17/2005, 12:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 0-0 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons

IOWA (21 - 11) vs. CINCINNATI (24 - 7) - 3/17/2005, 2:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
IOWA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
IOWA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games against Conference USA opponents since 1997.
IOWA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
IOWA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
IOWA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.
IOWA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
CINCINNATI is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MONTANA (18 - 12) vs. WASHINGTON (27 - 5) - 3/17/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTANA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PITTSBURGH (20 - 8) vs. PACIFIC (26 - 3) - 3/17/2005, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
PACIFIC is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
PACIFIC is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

UAB (21 - 10) vs. LSU (20 - 9) - 3/17/2005, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
LSU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
LSU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UAB is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games against SEC opponents since 1997.
UAB is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
UAB is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
UAB is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
UAB is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
UAB is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.
UAB is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UAB is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
UAB is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-0 straight up against UAB over the last 3 seasons

UTAH ST (24 - 7) vs. ARIZONA (27 - 6) - 3/17/2005, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

UTEP (27 - 7) vs. UTAH (27 - 5) - 3/17/2005, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
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NIAGARA (20 - 9) vs. OKLAHOMA (24 - 7) - 3/17/2005, 12:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
NIAGARA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
NIAGARA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
NIAGARA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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UCLA (18 - 10) vs. TEXAS TECH (20 - 10) - 3/17/2005, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
UCLA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games in all games this season.
UCLA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

WINTHROP (27 - 5) vs. GONZAGA (26 - 4) - 3/17/2005, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINTHROP is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
GONZAGA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
GONZAGA is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in first round tournament games since 1997.
GONZAGA is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
GONZAGA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ARIZONA ST (18 - 13) at UNLV (16 - 13) - 3/17/2005, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games against Mountain West conference opponents since 1997.
ARIZONA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

C FLORIDA (24 - 8) vs. CONNECTICUT (22 - 7) - 3/18/2005, 2:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
C FLORIDA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
C FLORIDA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
C FLORIDA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

NC STATE (19 - 13) vs. CHARLOTTE (21 - 7) - 3/18/2005, 12:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games as a favorite since 1997.
NC STATE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
NC STATE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
NC STATE is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
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OLD DOMINION (28 - 5) vs. MICHIGAN ST (22 - 6) - 3/18/2005, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

VERMONT (24 - 6) vs. SYRACUSE (27 - 6) - 3/18/2005, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games as a favorite this season.
SYRACUSE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
SYRACUSE is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
SYRACUSE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
SYRACUSE is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
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IOWA ST (18 - 11) vs. MINNESOTA (21 - 10) - 3/18/2005, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DELAWARE ST (19 - 13) vs. DUKE (25 - 5) - 3/18/2005, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
DUKE is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MISSISSIPPI ST (22 - 10) vs. STANFORD (18 - 12) - 3/18/2005, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in all tournament games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
STANFORD is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

GEORGE WASHINGTON (22 - 7) vs. GEORGIA TECH (19 - 11) - 3/18/2005, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LA-LAFAYETTE (20 - 10) vs. LOUISVILLE (29 - 4) - 3/18/2005, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in March games since 1997.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

NEW MEXICO (26 - 6) vs. VILLANOVA (22 - 7) - 3/18/2005, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in first round tournament games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

OHIO U (21 - 10) vs. FLORIDA (23 - 7) - 3/18/2005, 12:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
OHIO U is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
OHIO U is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
OHIO U is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
OHIO U is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.
OHIO U is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

SE LOUISIANA (24 - 8) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (24 - 6) - 3/18/2005, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ST MARYS-CA (25 - 8) vs. S ILLINOIS (26 - 7) - 3/18/2005, 2:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

N IOWA (21 - 10) vs. WISCONSIN (22 - 8) - 3/18/2005, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
N IOWA is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BUCKNELL (22 - 9) vs. KANSAS (23 - 6) - 3/18/2005, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

**London knews** · 03-15-2005, 11:34 AM

Ripple

Could you explain #3 a little more.

Thanks for everything you do here.

L.K.

**crswir** · 03-15-2005, 11:36 AM

Today's Games
MST Our Favored Team Rating Sprd Our Underdog Team Rating
5:00p Notre Dame* ESPN2 88.9 6½ Holy Cross 87.6
5:00p Oakland U.** ESPN 85.9 10 Alabama A&M 75.9
5:30p South Carolina* 91.3 5½ Miami Fla. 90.9
6:00p Virginia Tech* ESPNU 90.6 8½ Temple 87.0
7:00p Missouri* ESPN 91.3 5½ DePaul 90.7
* Home Team = +5 pts. ** Neutral Court

**Spark** · 03-15-2005, 12:15 PM

Play-in game
Oakland opened up at -10, but game is down to -6; in first four of these play-in games, first two were decided by four points each, third game went OT, and Florida A&M won last year's game, as 4-pt underdog, so the favorite has been a bad idea in this game.

Oakland started season 0-7 because they played killer schedule (Xavier-Illinois-Marquette-Missouri-Texas A&M-Kansas State-Saint Louis-Akron); they waxed Bowling Green by 20 at home, and won its conference tournament at Oral Roberts team that beat Hoyas over in Hawaii by 18 pts, so the league is decent.

Alabama A&M lost by 19 at Tennessee State, lost to Fairfield (52-47), Georgia (71-54), Texas A&M (71-68) and UAB (100-68); teams from the SWAC have been in this game for third time in last four years- they lost previous two, but both were close. SWAC is the worst league in country, more often than not.

Game is in Dayton, so Oakland, which is in Michigan, should have fan support. Great opportunity for each team to get some notoriety and a win. This is a chance for these teams to be seen nationally; they are going to put their best foot forward and run. Public opinion has pounded the dog. Over might be a better play.

NIT
The first round of NIT is the ultimate crapshoot; none of these teams want to be here, but they are, and who keeps playing is really tough to handicap.

Notre Dame lost its last three games, losing twice in its own gym, and losing to 3-15 Rutgers in its conference tourney. Irish only beat Harvard 66-59, Army by 19, so they're not a team that blows people out. Crusaders of Holy Cross are on ESPN for second time in last five days, so they have to be excited. Coach Willard had a 16-game win streak snapped at home by Bucknell in Patriot League final. Game means more to Holy Cross.

Miami won at Florida, but lost last three ACC games and five of last six; they're 9-2 outside of ACC, while Gamecocks are 8-3 outside of SEC. Keep in mind that ACC was much better than SEC this year. Carolina is also on 1-5 skid, with only win in OT at home vs Ole Miss. Both teams struggling mightily at this point.

Coach Chaney returns to Temple bench for a game in Castle Coliseum, where Hokies beat Duke, Maryland as they won last three home games. Temple was 3-2 in games Chaney missed. Virginia Tech might actually be fired up to be in this; they haven't had much postseason play in recent years. Temple is 4-7 outside of A-12, as they played another stupidly difficult schedule.

Missouri actually won six of last nine games to get over .500, so they could be NIT team; they beat Gonzaga, Indiana, Kansas. DePaul had three bad non-league Ls in December, so they can't be that disappointed, since they lost two close games to UAB late in season- they lost three of last four games, with all three losses by 4 or less points. Mizzou has edge in motivation here.

**Spark** · 03-15-2005, 12:16 PM

Game of the Day
Jazz @ Cavaliers-- Utah lost last five games, losing ugly 64-62 game at Detroit Sunday; Mr Boozer's back to Cleveland game, as he stiffed the Cavaliers as they tried to make good by him last summer. Cavs won last two games after six-game losing skid- they won 84-71 at Utah Jan 15. Four of last five Cav games under total

Elsewhere, Lakers are 10-14 in last 24 games after they got waxed in DC last night, with Kobe shooting 6-22 in 95-81 loss. This is his annual return to Philly, where he grew up. 76ers lost seven of last 11 games, three of last four- five of their last seven games stayed under total.

Miami won last nine games, covered last eight; they beat Milwaukee by 39 last night and are 2-0 vs Knicks this year, winning by 8, then by six points in OT last meeting March 9, 116-110. Knicks won five of last seven games covered seven of their last ten.

Sonics-Bulls is rematch of Friday night's Chicago win at Seattle, 100-97. 11 of last 14 Seattle tilts stayed under total, with visitor winning six of last seven Sonic games. Bulls won four of last five home games, three of last four overall, with four of last five staying under.

Dallas went to Target Center and won 102-93 Sunday, dropping Wolves to 7-6 under McHale- six of their last seven games went over total. Mavericks won three of its last four games but are just 1-8 vs spread in their last 9 games, failing to cover last four at home.

Orlando lost last four games, allowing 104 ppg; they're 4-15 vs spread in last 19 games, but did beat Kings 13 days ago, 114-111 in Florida. Sacramento had a three-game win streak snapped by Houston in last game; they are 5-14-1 vs spread in their last twenty games.

**Spark** · 03-15-2005, 12:18 PM

Just some info ...

Tuesday List of 13, a look at March Sadness......
13) You've probably never heard of Ron Ganulin, but for last 14 years, he was a Division I basketball coach at St Francis (NY) in Brooklyn, where his record was 187-207. Not great, but tough place to coach. He had a 20-point second half lead in conference title game a few years ago, lost the game, and the Terriers haven't been the same since.

Ganulin is no stiff; he was on Jerry Tarkanian's staff at UNLV in the glory days of Rebel hoops, but he was fired last week, as St Francis chose "to go in another direction" as the political nitwits like to say.

This is the flip side of March Madness; for all the glory the winners get, losers get shunned, fired, replaced by flavor-of-the-week guys who promise greater glories. Whether they can deliver remains to be seen.

12) Also sad to see Buzz Peterson fired by Tennessee yesterday; had chance to sit with him and chat during an AAU game last July. Excellent guy, good coach. Men's job at Tennessee is tough place to win.

11) Bummed as I am about Buzz getting fired, if Vols' powers-that-be are serious about going head-to-head with bitter rival Kentucky, they need to hire coach at UAB, Mike Anderson, who beat Kentucky in NCAA second round last season.

10) Pete Gillen also got boot at Virginia; they have a new arena getting built, and needed to sell both luxury boxes and season tickets. Losing doesn't help.

9) When Dick Vitale was coaching the Pistons, he once cut a player named Al Skinner, the BC coach.

8) Illinois has won 32 NCAA games, the most of any school that hasn't won a championship.

7) Plaxico Burress and Tom Coughlin would not have worked, not ever. Burress left lot of money on table, but he saved lot of people a lot of trouble.

6) Bob Knight's last Sweet 16? 1994. This team is his best chance to get back in quite a while.

5) Geniuses who program at ESPN have given hoop junkies a fix at midnight Thursday, after NCAA games are over, when they show the Arizona St-UNLV NIT game from Vegas. Good move.

4) The NCAA tournament show on CSTV, one of my new favorite TV channels, is better than ESPN's, with Seth Greenberg and Matt Doherty. Moves better, has more guests and less agendas.

3) No #5 seed has ever won NCAA title. Kansas was a #6 seed seed when they won the '88 title.

2) Donyell Marshall of the Raptors was 12 for 19 on 3-pointers Sunday, in game where he scored just one two-point basket, and didn't take foul shot in win over the 76ers. Strange game; clips I saw had him taking open shot after open shot.

1) A plea to directors of TV games; please show the game. If the clock is running, show the ball. Always show the ball, for that matter; no showing people with faces painted in the stands. Please?

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