NCAA Tourney kicks off

Maaadddnnnneeeessssss

As always at this time of the year, there is a madness in the air!! Of the NCAA basketball variety of course!!

So with the play-in games set for later, let's quickly make a couple of predictions to get my feet wet.

With no ado .... let's pick 'em!!

Play-in Games Day 1

Florida Gulf Coast vs Fairleigh Dickinson

FGCU returns to NCAA play looking for another run of upsets and scares but first they must get by FDU in Dayton, they should

FGCU for a close win

Vanderbilt vs Wichita State

Another battle of teams that can possibly go far but first they must deal with one another. The Shockers have usually made at least a mini run in the last few years but Vandy has been showing signs of being trouble for opponents lately. Though it will not be much of a shock, Going with the Shockers!

Wichita State

Play-in Games Day 2

Holy Cross vs Southern

The Crusaders have shocked to get here but it may be a brief appearance!

Southern

Michigan vs Tulsa

This one should be good!! Both teams are familiar with NCAA runs. Michigan will be slightly more physical than the Golden Hurricanes though and will pull out another close one.

Michigan

Short and sweet for now, back with full bracket after play-in games.