Bracketology: Selection Sunday – Final

Just over an hour until the Selection Committee reveals is 2009 Field of 65 and the Madness Begins.  It has been great fun going online for the first time.  I think everyone whose taken a peak, sent a rebound, and been part of the fun.  Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed BracketVILLE ‘09.

FINAL BRACKET is now posted in Bracketology.

I will not be surprised nor disappointed at the results.  How each committee member evaluated several flawed teams will be interesting.   Here are the my final results …

LAST 5 IN: Dayton, Minnesota, Maryland, Wisconsin, Penn State

LAST 5 OUT: Creighton, St. Mary’s, San Diego State, Arizona, Auburn

Mississippi State took a final spot by beating Tennessee in the SEC title game.  I ultimately stuck with Penn State because of its 6 wins over Top 50 RPI teams (most on the bubble) and two big road wins that no one else had.  This overcame a horrible non-conference SOS. 

Over the years, I’ve been pretty successful – missing more than one at-large team only once in seven years.  But it’s truly more about the journey.  I have great respect for the men and women who make the decisons and do not necessarily try to predict what they will do.  Have thoughts – please Send a Rebound.

I’ll provide my tournament picks this week.  And a recap either later tonight or Monday.  – Dave the Bracketguy.