THE Under-DOG!

It happened! It finally happened. A 16 seed knocked off a 1 seed. UMBC shocked the sports world last night and subsequently trashed a lot of brackets in the process. The best thing I learned about UMBC is that their mascot is the Retrievers. Who doesn’t love a retriever? #RetrieverNation

Before I get into the effects of this game to our pool, I want to share the post game interviews with Virginia’s Head Coach Tony Bennett. It’s pure class. My level of respect jumped to a higher level. He gets it.

https://twitter.com/kg_holler/status/974856007485739008

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSG8YYOoZlQ

In the wake of this historic upset,  lets breakdown the carnage from Virginia’s early exit.

Virginia Pick Report

• 25 selected as champion
• 43 selected to reach championship
• 53 selected to reach the Final 4
• 70 selected to reach the Elite 8
• 122 selected to reach the Sweet 16
• 125 selected to reach 2nd round
• 0 selected zero wins

Virginia was our most selected champion. Their early departure along with Arizona’s is music to the ears of those that select Cincinnati, Tennessee or Kentucky to advance from the South region.

Now we move onto the Sweet Sixteen over the next two days. Lets see which Cinderella punches it’s ticket.