Bracket pool for bragging rights?

I can't believe I still have a chance to win.

 

Go Sparty! Go Badgers! B1G rules!

 

Props on the Spartans pick. I thought I was being bold having them go to the Elite Eight.

 

After watching Michigan State in the Big 10 tournament, I was sold. Actually, what really sold me was Izzo's interview with the sideline reporter a minute or two after they won their semifinal. His first words were, "I love March!" I pegged them for a deep NCAA run right at that moment.

 

If there's one (actually two) things I should have learned from the last 10 or so years of the tourney is that Michigan State and Xavier are damn near guaranteed to make a deep run. Had State to the Eight as well this time. Alas, wimped on Xavier because of them having to navigate the play-in game.

 

Going for my first win here since 2002-03. Go Bucky!

 

I was doing well for awhile, and leading, but needed Mich St and Kentucky to win in the semis. Now I am toast.

 

As am I. Sparty couldn't finish for me.

 

Second place... Normally, I'd be fine with that, but last night's loss cost me quite a bit of $$$... When the person who runs my work pool called me yesterday and said, "If Wisconsin wins, you get $350." I should have known Duke was a lock to win.