March Madness: Huskers v Wildcats, Tigers & Bears

It was bound to happen. Sooner or later you’re somewhere talking sports and you get a little over zealous with your enthusiasm. I ran into the editors for  Zona Zealots (Arizona), Death Valley Voice (LSU), and Go Joe Bruin (UCLA). We did what everyone is doing about now, comparing basketball brackets and talking a little smack. With the Huskers out of it on the men’s side of the ball I didn’t have a “Cornhusker” in the bracketology fight, but it’s still fun to stir it up with those that do.

We’ve exchanged our brackets so that there is no going back but here’s a snippet of how some of the conversations (well SMACK TALK) evolved.

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HUSKER CORNER: Zona Zealots, what’s the key to the Wildcats getting past Baylor? I mean a Bear is MUCH bigger than a Wildcat and definitely has the reach advantage. It’s the law of the jungle after all.

March 14, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats cheerleader performs against the Oregon Ducks during the first half in the championship game of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

ZONA ZEALOTS: The thing about Arizona is they have so many weapons, Ashley, Johnson, Tarczewski, McConnell, Hollis-Jefferson, and if none of them can turn the game around, they bring in York, Pitts or Ristic and once their bench player Korcheck. So many different ways and looks it’s confusing for the other teams. Foul Trouble is the only issue Arizona has faced and possibly been stuck.

HUSKER CORNER: So you’re saying it’s a PACK of Wildcats mentality that will win the day. I get it. Death Valley Voice, did you realize that the most bracket upsets come from the 8 vs 9 bracket How far do you really see the Tigers going?

DEATH VALLEY VOICE: The Tigers have had a crazy season. Maybe it’s the bayou breeze that’s to blame. I see them getting past the first round because they have good talent but not much further because they have a below average coach. We had a good RPI but we lost to some bottom feeders. Beating WV and Ole Miss twice and Arky helped. If we can get past the Wolfpack I think Villanova is an easier game unless their bench is deep. But if the Tigers exhaust themselves in the first game, then they may not have anything left by then. (Baseball is my fall back)

Mar 13, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform during the second half of the third round against the Auburn Tigers of the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

HUSKER CORNER: Well I’ve heard that Tigers eat their young but never heard that they go after their Coaches before, but that’s valid. GEAUX Tigers! (because we all know they’re more interested in baseball right now anyway & ROAST DEM HOGS!).  So, Go Joe Bruin, you’re over there in the alphabet bracket and Iowa, Iowa State. I’m thinking they upset SMU Mustangs and then UAB Dragons have to lose. I mean I’ve NEVER seen a Dragon on a Sweet 16 shirt, right?

March 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCLA Bruins mascot performs before the game against the Southern California Trojans in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

GO JOE BRUIN: I have never seen a dragon on a Sweet 16 t-shirt and that is an unfortunate thing. A damn shame really. The only Dragon tees I have seen involve Dungeons, but enough about my childhood. As for UCLA, if they move the ball around and feed the low post, they will do some damage. Give it to Norman Powell, Kevon Looney and Tony Parker! They also need to play a little bit of defense, IS THAT SO HARD?

HUSKER CORNER: Sounds legit to me and we’ll find out just how hungry the low post thing is…I mean why is the high post taking all the food. I’m so confused. Maybe that’s why they call it MADNESS!

Nothing better than a little smack talk amongst fans. The best part is that as long as you’re a good fan, you can be a fan for any team and are welcome at our table. I don’t mind if it’s not my team’s colors your wearing, just enjoy the game. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the brackets implode. Feel free to check out their websites (linked above) for great basketball and sports content!  I’ll probably be watching baseball anyway lol. GO BIG RED!!!