In a Big East Battle Villanova wins

In Elite Eight action the 3 Villanova team played the 1 Pittsburgh Panthers and surpisingly won to advance on to teams 4th Final Four appearence in school history. 'Nova guard Scottie Reynolds hit the shot that sealed the win for 'Nova after he hit a layup with 0.05 left in the game. The Panthers has a chance though as they inbounded the ball to PG Levance Fields who shot a long half court shot which banked off the top of the basket giving the win to the celebrating 'Nova squad.

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SE:NL West

1. Los Angeles Dodgers Key Editions:Manny Ramirez(resigned)
The Dodgers spent most of their off season trying to resign LF Manny Ramirez. To their dismay they lost Derek Lowe and Brad Penny but Chad Billingslly is going to fill the gap in the rotation. Watch out for the Dodge in October.

2. Arizona Diamondbacks Key Editions:None
Although the D'Backs made no big edtions they still have promising young stars in 3B Chris Reynolds and CF Chris B. Young. Also add on SS Stephon Drew. Usally youth on a team is bad but for the D'Backs it's great.

3. San Francisco Giants Key Editions:Randy Johnson
With the edition of Randy "The Rocket" Johnson the Giants pitching staff looks great with underrated Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and Barry Zito. The O will be okay.

4. Colorado Rockies Key Edtions: None
The Rockies have weak players at key editions like catcher( Yorvit Torrelbea) and second base (Jayson Nix). They need to improve or problems will strike.

5.San Diego Padres Key Editons:None
Horrid is one word for the Padres weak lineup. They have no fantastic infielders except for the 1B Adrian Gonzalez. This team is bad.

How About A Great Game?

Want a great game in the Elite Eight? Here's one.
1 Louisville against 2 Michigan State. The Big East Champs Louisville are hot off a huge win against Arizona 103-64 the third biggest victory in the Sweet Sixteen. Meanwhile Michigan State had to perform a last second shot to beat the former champs Kansas Jayhawks in a 2 vs. 3 seeded matchup.

How the 1 Seeds Will do in the Sweet Sixteen

Here are some of my picks for the Sweet Sixteen:

1 Louisville
12 Arizona
My Pick:
Sorry Arizona, Louisville is too skilled with underrated Terrence Williams and Earl Clark. A 12 seed can not make the Elite Eight.

1 UConn
5 Purdue
My Pick:
UConn has been on fire with skilled center Hasheem Thabeet and Stanley Robinson has replaced Jerome Dyson. But Purdue is underrated with Robbie Hummel and more.

1 Pittsburgh
4 Xavier
My Pick:
It's a blowout. Pitt has huge center DeJuan Blair and guard Levance Fields who will pick away on the Xavier O.

1 UNC
4 Gonzaga
My Pick:
It will be a close game. UNC is great and will be even better with Ty Lawson returning. But, Gonzaga still has Austin Daye and Jeremy Pargo. . .

The Sweet Sixteen: What to Expect

Which team should be on upset alert?
I think UNC may be on upset alert against 4 Gonzaga. Gonzaga is agressive with star player Austin Daye and guard Jeremy Pargo leading the team. It will be a tough test for the Tar Heels.

Teams that will stumble?
UConn against Purdue. UConn is playing impressive but Purdue still has Robbie Hummel and center JaJuan Johnson. Don't worry though UConn will still advance.

Underrated team?
The Kansas Jayhawks. After stumbling in the Big 12 tournament Kansas has regained itself led by center Cole Aldrich who had a game were he had 20 rebounds. Yeah I said it 20 rebounds.

Next Year for College Basketball

Here are some questions for next year in college basketball:

Q:Who will be next year's number one?
A:I think Louisville will be number one next year. I would say UNC but since Tyler Hansbrough is leaving...

Q:How good will Minnesota be next year?
A:About 20 or so wins with the recruits they're getting.

Q:Who will win the Big East?
A:I think either UConn or Louisville. Because of Hasheem Thabeet and Kemba Walker for UConn and Terrence Williams for Louisville.

SE: Japan plays Korea in WBC Championship

The former World Baseball Classic champs Japan plays Korea in a huge rival. Japan defeated team USA in the WBC semifinals as the Korea defeated Venezuela in their semifinal matchup. Both looked impressive espeacially Korea who had 5 runs in the first inning against Venezuela and Venezuelan pitcher Carlos Silva( a former Twin now with the Mariners). I predict Japan to beat Korea in the championship.

Speacial Edition:USA In Semifinals against Japan

The USA team is now in the World Baseball Classic semifinals against former champion Japan led by Ichiro and Kusuke Fokodome of the Chicago Cubs. I predict USA to lose against Japan because of Japan's experience in the WBC(World Baseball Classic).
The winner of this game will play Korea/Venezuela in the WBC championship for 2009. I predict Japan to win consecutive WBC championship's.

I Predict Louisville to Win it All

Here is my NCAA tournament championship prediction:

1 Louisville vs. 1 UNC

Stats:

T. Williams,LU,20 points

T. Hansbrough,UNC,23 points

E. Clark,LU,16 points

D. Green,UNC,15 points

Louisville, 82 UNC,76