And we haven't even mentioned Indiana! No Bobby Knight, but this team's a sleeper, a dark horse, an underdog from the Big 10. The Bald-Dome Index says Indiana's going to go far! Mike Davis, what a coach! Gotta love him! Of course, Bobby Knight's a great coach too. I'm not knocking Mr. Knight. Bobby, what a guy! He's a superstar, baby! Texas Tech would be so lucky to get him! So would UMass. If Bobby came to town, there'd be a party in the Mullins Center. Party in the Mullins, baby! Go Bobby! We love you! But Coach Davis, whatta guy! Indiana! Final Four baby!
Yet, in order to get to the Final Four, Indiana will have to go through Stanford. And Maryland. But, that's not important, because they're going all the way, baby!
Watch out for Gonzaga, too, baby! And, don't count out Kentucky. Tubby Smith, what a coach. And look out for Troy Bell and the Boston College Eagles. Al Skinner, he may be a Cream Puff Delight, but between Bell and Diaper Dandy Ryan Sidney, these Eagles will soar! And Ohio State and Jim O'Brien? Come on, baby! He'd make the All Frank Lloyd Wright team! He's an architect, baby! Slam, Bam, Jam!
Of course, every team can't make it past the first round. The NCAA is all about winning and losing, and you have to lose with grace and dignity because that is what college basketball demands. So, sorry Monmouth and Hampton, but I'm not picking you to go to the Final Four. All the best to the players and the coaches and their families. I love them all! Maybe next year, but the V-noggin says you two teams are not gonna see Minneapolis' lights this year.
I don't claim to always be right, but I've got a good feeling about my selections this year. One more thing--watch out for Illinois, Iowa State, Ole Miss, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, and Kansas. And keep your eye on Georgia, Missouri, Utah State, Cincinnati, BYU, Wisconsin, and Georgetown. And Oklahoma State and Iowa. And Creighton.
And don't count out Monmouth and Hampton! They all could surprise! We could see any of them in the Final Four! Because remember, the V said so! Enjoy the tournament, baby! I know I will! Billy Donovan, what a great coach! Not that Western Kentucky's Dennis Felton isn't. He'd make the All-Sportscenter Team…