There is no quit in the Kansas Jayhawks.  They continue to just fight and fight and fight.  In a game eerily like the one that watched my beloved Boilers season end, Kansas continued to cut the Buckeyes lead, until a few steals led to some breakaway baskets and suddenly, the Jayhawks were the ones with the lead.  Then, there was the great steal with 8 seconds left that looked like it wrapped the game up – until Kansas threw the ball away, giving Ohio St one last chance.  But Bill Self had his kids foul immediately, and Craft’s attempt to catch everyone asleep failed when he himself crossed the FT line to fast and got a lane violation called on himself.  And with that, the Jayhawks were able to finish off the clock, and they will be looking forward to Monday night, and their date with the Wildcats to determine the national championship.

At this critical point in the tournament, we have co-leaders – David Caldwell and Kayla Lindvall.  Of course, as we know from earlier tonight – David has Kentucky winning and Kayla has Kansas winning – so there will be no tie this year.  The tie between David and Kayla will be decided on the court.

I am proud to say that my dad is all alone in 3rd place in the pool – hoping that Kentucky will win so he can move up.  But I know that he is thrilled that he has scored enough points to be in the prize pool – regardless of the outcome.  In 4th place is Danny Bird, who will be rooting to move up if Kansas wins.  Then, Bill Kahn and his always impressive Bradley Terry models has moved up into 5th place.  And in 6th place is a tie between Michael Strange and Christy Lindvall.

In the Upset Pool, as we know – Keith Schleicher has clinched the victory.  But thanks to the Jayhawks, Keith Lancette will win the top prize.  Christina Lee is in 3rd – followed closely by Rick Flynn, Mark Walsh, TJ Acuto and Jerry Caldwell.

In the Second Chance Pool, it looks like there will be a three way tie no matter what.  Right now, the leaders are Patrick Sykes, Rob Mercer and Kevin Kingston – they all have Kentucky winning the championship.   However, Sarah Manley, Jerry Caldwell, and Ashley Peterson are close behind and ready to take the lead if Kansas wins Monday night.

Good luck to everyone who still has a horse in this race – and good luck to Kentucky and Kansas on Monday night.