Yep, it's that time of year. Whispering sweet tournament picks in each other's ear. :rolleyes: Gil, thanks for getting this set up. Just a note to those who are waiting: Yahoo says private groups are limited to 50 participants. You can put preliminary picks into the software & edit choices up until the deadline. Yahoo's self-appointed experts are picking Nova to win it all; I think they believe UCLA is the other finalist. The folks who have put their picks in as of last night are going for UConn as the ultimate winner.

Jim - it took some doing to get past all the stuff necessary to make the picks in Yahoo. Let Gil help you. Montana needs all the support it can get based on the distribution of picks so far in their Tournament software tracker. Maybe you'd rather be Grizz?

Belmont got the most support at the Selection Sunday party. Great fun whooping it up about their probable team strengths. They may be small but they sure are swift! We were trying to figure out how to bet an exacta on them.

Gary's lobbying for write-in candidates. GO Lehigh! Marc, shall we start a write-in campaign for the U of C Maroons? Next thing we know we'll have a People's Choice College basketball tourney!

DePaul is playing Liberty as the first-round matchup on Saturday. The selection committee has a sense of humor (we lost to them in the second round last year). Ever watch a game with endless shots of Jerry Falwell on the Jumbotron? Let's make sure it's the dance teams instead this year!!

Down in New Orleans today. They are ready for folks to come & visit. K-Paul was at his restaurant last night. Bourbon Street was in full swing; crowds were sparse. Jackson Square deserted after dark. No pencil portraits while you wait this time. Saw all kinds of politically incorrect t-shirts. Off to Mississippi today to deliver a donation and scout out this summer's rebuilding volunteer trip. But first .. chicory coffee and beignets. Weather is lovely.

Cheers, Anne