The Final Four 2022

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         If your March Madness bracket hasn't gone mostly under, then you are a specter from the gods. The two I filled out on ESPN have fallen so far from grace that they probably won't hit 1000 points this year.

         Hilariously, my joke bracket with Villanova winning is still somewhat valid. I would have them winning the Tournament, but with Justin Moore out of the game, I'm not so sure. At least, not against a 1-seed Jayhawk team. But hey, having three Final Four appearances in the last six years is pretty impressive for the Wildcats.

         The Final Four of 2022 will be between traditional powerhouses: UNC, Villanova, Duke, and Kansas. If I were a betting man, I would go for Duke getting their revenge on UNC and Kansas taking the title. Even if UNC wins the title, they wouldn't be the lowest seed to have done it. They'd tie with Nova for that title.

         The highlight of this year is the Elite Eight run by 15-seed Saint Peters. That is what I love about Madness each year. We have the opportunity to witness some unexpected upsets, and even Cinderella runs deep into the Tournament.

         The biggest disappointment this year has to be seeing Gonzaga losing to Arkansas. I don't hide my bias against SEC teams, but that loss was a bit much for me. Of course, the loss still doesn't take away from the fact that the Bulldogs are one of the best teams in the country despite exiting at Sweet Sixteen.

         Who will be at the National Championship game? We shall see soon enough.

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good luck 😎

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I don't hide my bias against SEC teams, but that loss was a bit much for me.

A lot of people thought that the fouls called were incorrect, which seems to have validity when I watched the replays, I think the Zags lost because of the officiating, which hurts a lot more than going down with no issues from the referees.

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The Duke / UNC rematch is a dream come true in my book. Coach K's defeat in his last home game needs vengeance.

This has been a very crazy tournament but I think we end up saying that every year. :)

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Do you foresee a beatdown?

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man the way things have been going lately for Duke it certainly seems that it should be that way but the same was expected when UNC beat Duke at home during K's farewell game. At this point I would be very afraid to put a bet on any game in this tournament.

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It's been an exciting tournament for sure and I enjoyed watching St. Peters defy the odds and be the first 15 seed to make the Elite 8. Too bad they came up against the juggernaut that is North Carolina. Hard to believe but in the long history of the NCAA tournament, North Carolina and Duke have NEVER played each other, so in Coach K's last season it is only fitting that Duke goes up against the Tar Heels... It would have been better theatre had they met in the championship game, but I'll take this matchup in the semi-finals just the same. The Final Four has a true "Blue-Blood" feel to it because of the four teams that are in New Orleans. Looking forward to the games this weekend.

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