I imagine I won't be in the running this time. Last year, I think I was only one to pick UCLA to go so far. This year I have picked six Pac-10 teams to make Elite 8, four Pac-10 teams for the Final Four, and UCLA beating USC to win the championship. I would love to see UCLA - Duke followed by UCLA - Kansas. My other two Elite 8 picks are BYU and Kansas.

Oh well, as a westerner who feels that western teams always get the shaft when it comes to both TV time and the tournament, I can always wish.