College basketball fans are just a few weeks away from the NCAA Tournament Selection Show. Between now and then, many fans will play the role of bracketologist. Tim Krueger, co-host of the Bluejay Banter radio show, is one such fan. Krueger has conducted his own bracket projections for years, even before ESPN’s Joe Lunardi gave such a practice the term Bracketology. Lunardi even praised Krueger’s efforts as a guest on Banter.
Each Monday leading up to Selection Sunday, Krueger will provide White & Blue Review his updated bracket predictions. Bluejay Banter can be heard every Monday from 5-6PM on Big Sports 590 AM, with podcasts of the show available via www.BigSports590.com.
Previous Brackets:
Here is the Bracket for February 15, 2010:
Krueger’s Notes About the Bracket:
Villanova moved back on the top line by beating West Virginia last week.
Four teams made big moves this week — Louisville, Illinois, Marquette, and Charlotte. The Cardinals and Illini moved up because each posted big wins last week, although Ohio State drubbed Bruce Weber’s team Sunday. Marquette and Charlotte both moved because everyone in front of them struggled.
I bumped Dayton out giving the A-10 five teams in. I think when the smoke clears Rhode Island and one other will be left out.
UNI dropped to an 8 seed and could be headed for trouble if they stumble while Jordan Eglseder is out. The committee takes such things into consideration but they really have no marquee wins on their non-conference schedule.