Quick Notes/Updates

1. I almost cursed Purdue. The coughed up a 12 point lead at the half, and Northern Iowa kept it close the rest of the game. Purdue finally pulled away with a pair of cluth free throws from my dog, Chris Kramer. Purdue played great defense, Northern Iowa just hit some well-guarded threes.
   
2. Mississippi State is off to a rough start against Washington. Jarvis Varnado picked up a second foul early in the first half and Washington has been pounding it inside ever since. State's guards continue to take bad shots and are having trouble against Washington's built-like-a-cornerback guards.
3. UNC and UCONN both equally impressive in first round wins.
   
4. Maryland wins against California in an incredibly annoying way. They still don't prove they belong in the tournament because Cal was falling apart at the end of the season anyway.
   
5. Memphis escaped a close game with Cal-State Fullerton. Memphis showed they were not deserving of a one seed, and will have trouble returning to the Final Four.