I just wanted to keep everyone up to date on my first official March Madness bet. You may remember that I have a 5 dollar bet with my buddy Phil about who will win the Horizon League Tournament. Phil has chosen either Cleveland State or Wright State to become champs. I have Butler and/or Valparaiso winning it all.
Well it is my great pleasure to report to you that last night, Valparaiso defeated a soft Wright State team, 72-67 in the Horizon League Quarterfinals (you can read all about it here). Might I add that Valparaiso is the #6 seed and Wright State was somehow the #3 seed. What a strong upset pick by me. This isn't just good times people...it's GREAT TIMES! Now if Valpo can defeat #2 seed Cleveland State in the semifinals on Saturday, both of Phil's teams will be out of the Tournament and I'll have a very good possibility of both of my teams playing each other in the finals! (assuming that #1 seed Butler takes care of business and beats #4 UIC tomorrow) This is what March Madness is all about: making strong picks and humiliating your friends. I'm really feeling it this year. I believe that this strong bet and eventual victory will propel me into NCAA Tournament pool glory. Or at least, get me 5 of Phil's hard-earned dollars. Go Valparaiso!
