TURN OUT THE LIGHTS, THE PARTY'S OVER

***** The clock struck 12 for three of four Cinderellas last night . Only # 5 Butler was able to keep on dancing .

Kentucky turned the lights out on the biggest Cinderella of all . The Cornell Big Red just could not hang with the Wildcats. Cal's bunch just had too much talent for the smart boys to overcome.

DeMarcus Cousins said it best . He said " We ain't out there reading books" & " This ain't no spelling bee". Who said Cousins isn't smart ?

Things seem to be lining up for Cal , Ashley Judd , & the Wildcats to win it all . Will Cal vacate again ? Time will tell .

WVA beat Washington . Huggy & the boys have Kentucky next . WVA seems to play mighty rough to me . I am not sure that is the best way to play the Cats . Huggins' Ace in the Hole could be his 1 - 3 - 1 zone defense. The zone will give Kentucky more trouble than rough play .

K - State outlasted Xavier . Next up is Butler .

Butler beat Syracuse . The Orange have not been playing full speed for a month . The Orange failure to go top end caught up with them against Butler.

***** Now halfway through this round we have a # 1 , a pair of # 2's & a #5 still playing .

Sounds like the music has stopped & the dance is over . Cinderella can catch the crosstown bus home .

Not so fast my friend . Two Cinderellas left to dance have a good shot. UNI can beat MSU. The Spartans have a key player out for the game. If UNI can survive the phyiscial play ,they will keep on dancing. UNI over MSU.

St. Mary's should get Baylor. Baylor never wins when it counts . The Bears don't have that great tradition to fall back on . Baylor does not know they are supposed to win . The Gaels should play like Gypsies ; loose & free ! Look for Baylor to stumble on the big stage .

The Duke Slow Devils will take care of Purdue . Duke could make a run for the roses . TheDevils are big & have lots of experience .

Sorry Tennessee fans , I don't think the Vols can beat the Buckeyes . The Vols have played over their head to get this far . Bruce Pearl does a good job but I don't feel good riding with J.P. Prince. I have been watching J. P. since 9th grade & he seems to crap out at the worst possible time.. The Buckeyes spend the most of any college on sports , maybe it is pay off time .

ENJOY THE GAMES!!!!!!