And the second round continues .. I will set up the second chance bracket when the Sweet Sixteen are posted for all of us who have at least one bracket that is sprayed with red ink wink (just the way the Ohio State and Wisconsin fans like it)

Michele and Kristin are duking it out for first place. Greg has the highest points possible (173) so he's in it for the long haul. Our Florida fan, Betty, is hanging right in there sharing the #3 slot with Dena, Greg, the commish and Gary

A huge shout out for Gil's very own Temple Owls. DOUBLE OVERTIME against the dreaded SD State Aztecs - it would have busted my bracket to smithereens AND BEEN WORTH IT, Gil. Fantastic showing in the tournament. I hope the City of Brotherly Love properly shows their appreciation when the kids get home.

Sue, Pitt also never wants to play a team starting with "B" before the final round again. First #1 OUT and heading back to the land west of the Alleghenies. Dang, that was a close one.

Congrats to Butler .. who is looking good for being this year's version of last year's Cinderella team, Butler.

The Big East teams are dropping like flies. Who's left? Syracuse, UConn and Notre Dame - and only UConn so far in the Sweet Sixteen. Selection committee, are you listening?

standings as of 3/19/11:

Rank Player # of picks points Total pts possible
1 Michele 28 of 40 33 165
1 Kristin 28 of 40 33 159
3 Betty K 27 of 40 31 157
3 Gary 27 of 40 31 145
3 Anne 27 of 40 31 171
3 Dena 27 of 40 31 159
3 Greg 27 of 40 31 173
8 Arlene 27 of 40 30 142
8 Betty W 26 of 40 30 128
10 Gil 24 of 40 28 126
10 Paul 24 of 40 28 126
12 Jim b 24 of 40 25 145