Today and tomorrow have far too many games to cover properly, but then again most don't need covering. Do you really care that Georgetown spanked Savannah State, or that Wisconsin is absolutely crushing Kennesaw State? I don't. But here are some others of possible note. Today:
Dayton vs. Western Illinois = I'd expect the Flyers to do just that, but this might be a decent game.
Lehigh vs. Iowa State = And this too, believe it or not.
# 5 Syracuse vs. Fordham = The only chance Fordham has is if their outside shooters can bust up Boeheim's zone. If you get the Orange out of that, an NAIA team can outscore them, as they cannot play defense any other way.
Butler vs. Evansville = Aside from having potential in itself, the game may tell us more about what Butler has become.
# 6 Duke vs. Presbyterian = Even though I was wrong thinking the Belmont game would be a gimme, I'm gonna give the Blue Devils this one now. But I do want to give props to Presbyterian, who once again show they'll play anybody, anywhere.
South Florida vs. Vermont = Truth be told, I don't know why this one jumped out at me. But it did, so I went with my gut.
Northern Iowa vs. ODU = I DO know why this one jumped. This may be a barn-burner.
On Sunday we have:
# 1 North Carolina vs. N. C. Asheville = One would expect that, if State can take them, the Heels can. And even though it's up in the Smokies, not in Chapel Hill, this should not be close by the time the horn blows.
# 7 Vanderbilt vs. Cleveland State = This could be a little closer, but maybe not by much.
# 9 Louisville vs. Lamar = Please, Rick. What point is there in passing 600 Ws against a baker's dozen from Cupcake U? The Cardinals should drop 5 spots in the polls just for that.
# 10 Pittsburgh vs. Rider = And once again, this is a bit better, but not a ton.
# 12 Baylor vs. Jackson State = Man, I can't wait until the bakery closes up for the winter.
# 16 Arizona vs. Ball State = How quickly does icing melt in the desert?
# 20 Texas A&M vs. Southern = Good Lord.
# 21 Cincinnati vs. Alabama State = Are you as sick of this as me?
# 24 California vs. George Washington = First in war, first in peace, won't last a half, and thankfully last in this list.
If I get a chance, I'll look and see if there's any more that pop for me. Back later today, or early next week. Either way . . . enjoy.