The Basketball Tournament Prediction Extravaganza is a nationwide prediction competition between basketball fans based upon the Annual Men's College Basketball Tournament. We feel the clean family humor, salty wit and sarcasm, and interesting year-to-year statistics make the 'Ganza, as we affectionately call it, one of the most enjoyable tournament contests on the Internet. We hope you join us and come to the same conclusion.

Although the format is similar to an office "pool," the Extravaganza is NOT a pool -- no prize money is awarded! In fact, our slogan is "This Ain't No Pool!" The prognosticator who scores the most points in the 'Ganza is awarded the Coveted Ostertag Plaque, one of the finest examples of laminated pressboard available and easily the most talked about sports award in my house. The Ostertag Plaque has often been mentioned in the same sentence as the Lombardi Trophy and the Stanley Cup. Especially if you read the previous sentence out loud.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Oh my...

If you have not been watching college hoops this season, let me catch you up on some of the action. There have only been 3 teams to be at number 1 this year, and they all have been relegated to lower positions. Last Saturday, Tennessee knocked off then number 1 Memphis. Tonight, Vanderbilt knocked off #1 Tennessee. North Carolina was a number 1 for most of the season, until they were bumped off by Maryland. It has been an exciting year.

I want to help you compete in the Ganza, so here are a few tips when making your picks. (Just because I have never won the Ostertag doesn't mean I don't have any credibility, so get off my back). Ahem, sorry about that. Anyway...

1. Look at teams in the power conferences. The Pac-10, ACC, and Big 12. Any of those teams are good picks to go deep.

2. Look at the team's RPI (Rating Percentage Index). Basically, that indicates how tough a schedule they play. For instance, a team like Gonzaga has been a good pick because they play such a tough schedule outside of thier conference. That makes them tough come tourney time. (note: The Zags aren't that strong of a pick this year).

3. Don't pick like the Pooh-bah or Deputy.

Do your homework, and you may hoist the Ostertag plaque. Ah March!

If you have any tips please send them may way, if I choose yours you will get the joy of me posting it to the Pooh-blahg. Lucky you!
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Friday, February 8, 2008

Director of Operations Jr.


Here is a picture of the young Director hanging out with Coach Tony Bennett of the esteemed Washington State Cougars. This was the young Director's "interview" for his future with the Cougs. The Pooh bah had this to say at the annual media day in Ganza HQ:

"I am looking forward to the young Director playing for the Cougs. It is with great anticipation for me to be at his side every step of the way. After all, the Ganza has given him a platform."

The young director responded, "Yes thank you Pooh bah. Too bad my Dad wasn't here to enjoy the moment."
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Can you feel it yet?

Hello Prognosticators,

After a brief hiatus, one in which I was actually doing some undercover investigating for the Ganza, I am back.

It looks as if the "Ah, March" fever is starting to heat up. If you have taken a look at the latest polls you can see from top to bottom, there is not one clear favorite. I have been watching games all season, and I think anyone can beat anyone at any time.

Here is the latest AP, I will give a brief opinion after each team. I hope this will help you in your picks and raise your wimp factors.

1. Memphis 21-0 - athletic, quick and vulnerable to a good half court team like NC.
2. Duke 19-1 - ACC experience, and a great shooting team, good pick.
3. North Carolina 21-1 - shown some vulnerability to pressure teams.
4. Kansas 21-1 - Monster, will surprise a lot of people
5. UCLA 20-2 - Have seen a lot of this team, they are super dangerous.
6. Georgetown 18-2 - Big East is ok, but no ACC or PAC-10.
7. Tennessee 19-2 - A lot like Memphis, saw them in Seattle, very fast.
8. Wisconsin 18-3 - Big 10 tough guys, pound the inside and are strong.
9. Stanford 18-3 - PAC 10 is tough, these guys are very beatable though
10. Butler 19-2 - A good mid-conference team, they are a good upset pick.
11. Michigan State 19-3 - always there, but very vulnerable.
12. Texas 17-4 - Athletic and inexperienced, but good talent.
13. Xavier 18-4 - Maybe a sweet 16, maybe.
14. Indiana 18-3 - I like this team, they can get to the 16, maybe 8.
15. Drake 20-1 - ummm, have no clue.
16. Marquette 16-4 - Good team, lots of pressure.
17. Washington State 17-4 - They are small, good D and will surprise many.
18. Texas A&M 18-4 - very athletic, I think they will be out the first round.
19. Connecticut 16-5 - Dangerous, they have beaten some good teams, dark horse.
20. Kansas State 15-5 - second round and done.
21. Pittsburgh 17-5 - they lost their best guy, good team. Don't pick them deep.
22. Notre Dame 16-4 - Whatever.
23. Vanderbilt 18-4 - Could surprise if they get in a lesser region.
24. Purdue 17-5 - ummm, no.
25. Saint Mary's 18-3 - WCC is getting better but these guys are no Cindy Zags.

I will try to get to the rest of the teams later this week.

Hey, don't forget to ask a pal or two to join you in the coolest, funnest, most competitive tournament prediction site in the Nation.

DirOps.
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