You can only fill out so many brackets in a day before making a stupid decision like picking Wofford to go to the Sweet Sixteen, so take a break and check out the other happenings in the sporting world from this past weekend.
- You’re probably getting ESPN’s bracketology shoved down your throat right now, so I’ll be brief on this here. If you want some real tournament analysis, check out our regional previews. Kansas was given the #1 overall seed and the St. Louis regional. Kentucky, Duke, and Syracuse are your other #1 seeds. Make sure to read Basketball Prospectus’s opinion on how the mid-majors were shafted by the selection committee this year.
- Just three years after spending an eternity in the green room at the 2007 NFL draft, Browns QB Brady Quinn is on the move. Quinn has been sent to the Denver Broncos for RB Peyton Hillis and a couple of draft picks. The Browns, who signed QB Jake Delhomme this weekend, have apparently made their decision on who the starter will be. From the Broncos’ side of things, check out Mile High Report, a big fan of this trade.
- Sticking with the NFL, former Chargers’ RB LaDanian Tomlinson has signed with the New York Jets. It’s sad to see LT go elsewhere after tearing it up in the Powder Blues for several years, but such is the life of an NFL running back. Also Jets-worthy: Rex Ryan underwent a lap-band procedure to control his weight. I’m ok with it as long as he doesn’t lose that willingness to flip off the world.
- David Beckham is
doubtful fornot playing in this summer’s World Cup after tearing his Achilles tendon in an Italian league soccer game on Sunday. I doubt Beckham would have made much difference for a team in turmoil, but nonetheless it’s good news for the U.S., who is in the same group as England.
- I’m not sure how good the whole ESPN 30-for-30 documentary series has been, but Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks, which aired last night, is the talk of the town. Make sure you check it out any way you can, it’s a can’t miss for NBA fans.
- Remember that post that I promised on Austin Jackson, the Tigers’ brand-spanking new center fielder? No? Ok, good. Jackson has been tearing it up down in Florida so far this spring, highlighted by a two-triple performance in yesterday’s win against the Tampa Bay Rays. We’ll be sure to pick up the baseball coverage around here when everything moves north for the regular season.
- Depending on who you ask, Alexander Ovechkin’s hit yesterday was either a blatant cheap shot, or no big deal. It looked bad, but Ovechkin can’t be blamed for Campbell falling down, whether or not he ran into the boards. Campbell needs to expect contact there, even in today’s NHL.
- We’re still undecided about a bracket challenge here at D4L (something about labor disputes, migrant workers’ wages, and whether Bubba is allowed to name his bracket “Duke is a bunch of [removed]”), but Thunder Treats and Favre Dollar Footlongs are throwing together a joint competition for some nice prizes (phenomenal swag, if you will). Make sure you enter, there’s still something for second place. In the mean time, I’ll be deciding what to buy with that $25 Best Buy gift card.
Rob’s Highlight of the Day
DeSean Butler’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to beat Cincinnati was the start of what could be a long run for West Virginia this March. (Actual shot at 1:30). Click here for a fan’s view of bedlam.
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