The Last of 3-12

Proverbs 3 12 says:

Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

That still doesn’t explain the Lord letting the Big Ten wield such influence but yet, here we are. Love those he disciplines? I don’t think so, God.

Big Ten- No league has done more damage to college athletics than this unholy monstrosity. Whatever wrath awaits it for the damage it has done will never match what it deserves. The pick is Michigan State

A10- The A10 is in D.C. No word about cherry trees or the like. VCU and George Mason shared the title by going 15-3. Think VCU is safely in but GMU needs to win this sucker.

Dayton was the Belle of the Ball early in the year but faded badly in league play. Brian still has them hanging around but they probably need to get to least Sunday.

Bid thief? Feels like we may get one here. VCU is the clear favorite but the middle of the league is muddled and capable. Even the 13-18 Dukes of Duquesne are 131 in KenPom. Let’s take a flier here and pick not Dayton but Loyola Chicago, 113 in KenPom and 9-2 in their last 11 to thieve a bid

Big East- League was blah this year. Marquette faded, UConn never figured out its defense, Creighton is fine but boring, Xavier is bubbling. That leaves St. John’s who were cute for awhile but have become sort of annoying as we get reminded of front running NYC sports fans.

The Johnnies could make a Final 4. They’re a match for Pitino’s 2012 Louisville team who made a Final 4. Almost identical. They could also get dumped very early.

The pick is St. John’s because you really can’t trust anyone else in this league at the moment. Xavier needs a win over Marquette on Thursday or better plan on a long weekend of what-ifs. 

The league needs to have a strong off-season. But that’s another topic for another day.