First, have to say that I loved watching Belmont play Temple last night.  While I feel bad for the Temple coach – who was retiring at the end of this season, I also feel great for Belmont’s coach Rick Byrd – who has coached at Belmont since 1986, won 712 games at Belmont, led them to 8 NCAA Tournaments, and finally has won his first ever NCAA Tournament game.  They are a talented team, Maryland is going to have their hands full in the Round of 64.

But so much to do.  I still need to finalize my picks.  I have to handicap all the Thursday games for my insane handicapping that will likely end up losing.  I definitely have to watch the Arizona State vs St. John’s game tonight.   While not sure that St. John’s, who has struggled down the stretch, is the perfect measuring stick, I am really not sure what to think about the Pac 12 teams since I simply haven’t seen them play a lot.  I would love to see how Arizona State does.

For all of you, don’t be crazy like the Lunatic!!!!  Don’t wait to the last minute to make your picks!!!!  Don’t miss out on the Stomp the Lunatic pool!!!!!!   We need lots of people to put the Lunatic in his proper place!!!!!!!

Good luck to everyone!!!!