A Love Letter to Auburn

MARCH MADNESS!!! Hope you have your bracket filled out and you’re not a perennial last-“minuter” like myself.  This year’s tournament is setup to be an exciting one kicking off with Auburn’s likely chance of redemption after a shocking loss in the first round last year to 13 seed Yale (vomit a little). This year’s different, as a favorite of many and a No. 1 seed, expect a deep run from the Tigers– my bracket has them going all the way.

Other Favorites to Watch

1. Purdue Boilermakers
With dominant big man Zach Edey, Purdue is a force to be reckoned with. Similar to our favorite Auburn, they are the full package.  They’re big, strong, experienced, great shooters and they’re back with something to prove. This is not the Purdue team we remember from years ago, they are a serious title contender.

2. Houston Cougars
I hate to do this as an Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athlete Alumni (Go Cougars?!?), but after the ass-kicking Houston will give SIUE in the first round they are going to continue to dominate this tournament.  This team is aggressive, well-rounded and maybe the best rebounding/ defense combo in the tournament. You can expect some great games and close-call wins from this team. 

The Bracket-Breaker to Believe In

Gael Force Wins!
Don’t sleep on Saint Mary’s! Saint Mary’s will be blowing through Vanderbilt and if they can beat Alabama in round 2 they are setup to beat likely competition in Sweet 16.  This is an underdog to keep an eye on and a risk worth looking at or a potential bracket-breaker!  Sorry SIUE (my Alma Mater), I wish it was you.

Why Auburn?

This team really is the complete package and they’ve proven it despite the haters this year. The scoring prowess of their starters, the depth, and the vengeance in their hearts after last year are going to propel this team to new levels of play.  These guys are laser-focused and hungry–they are going to be exciting to Watch.

Warrrr Eagle!!!