jack mcdoer, expert bracketologist

well kids, march madness is finally here. and i think you know what that means ... time for me to start worrying about ku's first round opponent. this year it's none other than, drumroll please, the niagara university purple eagles.

at least they don't start with the the dreaded letter "b." i'm assuming they're located near niagara falls and their fight song is tlc's "don't go chasing waterfalls," but i could be wrong. i didn't know much about the bucknell bison or the bradley braves either.

anyway, i am sitting here, working my way through my bracket, picking the jayhawks to win it all, like i always do. it hasn't exactly worked in my favor the past few years, but i'd much rather lose a few bucks than pick north carolina or florida or any other damn school. and this year, we look good. we've got a #1 seed. we've got some more experience. we're primed to make a run!

this year will be different. i'm watching it someplace different, certainly not at johnny's. i'll wear something different. i'll order something different. everything will be different!