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March 16, 2009 11:32 AM EDT by Brian Sullivan

And the NCAA Tourney Winner is...
I am going to stick my neck out on the always unpredictable NCAA college basketball tournament and pick a final four and ultimate winner.

Since my Va Tech Hokies are relegated to the NIT tourney again, I have no skin in the game but like millions of others will no doubt be filling out a bracket.

My final four:
1. Louisville
2. Memphis
3. Pittsburgh
4. Oklahoma
The championship game should be Memphis v. Pitt, and I have ... Memphis winning the whole schimozzle!

I know Conference USA gets no respect, but I think the Tigers are underrated and having been to the finals last year have the guts and experience to go all the way this year.

Fair disclosure: There are no warranties on these picks ... and note that I finished near last in my picks last year.

6 Comments

Carla,Ballwin MO

Wrong Tigers Brian - Missouri Tigers all the way!!! Happy St. Patrick's Day! My dream final would be Missouri vs. North Carolina!!!

March 17, 2009 at 1:59 pm

Tim

Brian, you're dreaming. Memphis won't make it that far. But you're close with PITT.

March 17, 2009 at 7:11 am

Nathania

What? no hokies, so no love for the ACC? not one of the 7 teams will make it to the final four? hmmm, dunno about that

March 16, 2009 at 11:05 pm

Alex

I remember a few years back, when a lady, who knows nothing about basketball, joined the office pool, and won. She picked each bracket winner based on team colors. Kinda like the stock market...just throw a dart on the big board. By the way, will the government tax office pools to help bailout the banks, AGAIN? (:>)

March 16, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Anthony Taddeo

Dude, is there a gas leak in your building or something?

March 16, 2009 at 3:05 pm

Brad

Being a Memphis fan I hope that you are right! Go Tigers Go!!!

March 16, 2009 at 1:05 pm

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And the NCAA Tourney Winner is...