Cleveland (UPI) -The Calcutta just got very interesting. The Catholic Boyz have started to leak major oil and Freddy's worst nightmare occurred in Cle-Town, where the Orange went down hard in a final minute Chernobyl-like meltdown.
The Catholic Boyz (8) are clinging to a one-win lead heading into the Sweet Sixteen as they carry in #2 seed San Diego State and underdog Butler. Two MAJOR head-to-heads loom on the horizon with the second-place Bunch.
The Bunch of Chieftans (7) couldn't have drawn it up better. Head to heads with UConn-SD State and Wisconsin-Butler now both appear to be winnable games. Not to mention that Marquette is playing as well as anyone and they could set back the Amigos with a win there. This team is very dangerous entering the Sweet 16.
The Elder Statesmen (7) probably would have taken a split of their games yesterday if you asked them in the morning, but when Texas called timeout with the ball and a 2 point lead with 12 seconds left, it left everyone scratching their head. VCU wins and will take on a #10 seed in the next round, so they've gone a long way to keeping the Elders in the hunt. Tied with the Bunch, a key matchup with the Tax Men's top seed Ohio State will be one of the deciding positioning contests next week for their highest remaining seed, Kentucky.
The Three Amigos (6) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when Arizona pulled off it's last minute heroics over Texas. North Carolina took care of business, so the Amigos head into the 16 with two teams left and two points out. They're still alive and kicking, but tough games ahead.
The defending co-champs, the Win-Doctors (6), have their two remaining top seeds left and 7 possible points remain (if you're counting at home. i.e. Art on his fingers). Both top seeds look strong and Kansas' region is completely upside down. A Duke-Kansas final won't make anyone in the Calcutta very happy.
The Tax Men (5) had a feeling they would be left with 2 teams at this juncture, they just didn't figure the Spiders (the Commish predicted this would be the Men's sleeper) would be one of them. May have to change team name to One and a Half Men. Both remaining teams have tough games, top seed Ohio State faces a very good Kentucky team and the Spiders will try and knock off #1 Kansas.
The morning line favorites had a major collapse over the weekend and have only the Florida Gators to show for it. Steaming out of the gate with four wins on Thursday and grabbing Calcutta blog headlines, the Counselors (5) mid-level seed strategy went up in flames. Can't wait to hear Baki's take on the drafting only two years since last donning the coveted yellow bracket.
The Commish & Crew (4) survived the Sweet Sixteen with a bittersweet win by #10 seed Florida State, who next plays an #11 seed and could sneak out another victory before the Commish's eventual demise. Another year, another donation. This is starting to get old. The morning line odds of 15-1 look right on the money about now. Thanks a lot, Shittsburgh.
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