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Message: [QUOTE="DefenseBB, post: 5235038, member: 7492"] Of the 8 games, there are some compelling matchups. For me, I have ranked them with my notes next to my reasoning. 1. Sat #2 TCU-#3 ND This is rematch of the neutral site game in Nov that proved an upset. ND wants revenge and seems to be back on track. 2. Sat #1 Texas-#5 Tennessee. They met once at Texas with 80-76 win for the Longhorns. This will be a good game. To me, the consistency of the Texas defense will win this. 3. Fri #2 NC State-#3 LSU This is wildly unpredictable. On paper this should be a great game but both teams have shown inconsistency. I don't like doubting Kim but here, I have to go with Wes. 4. Fri #2 Duke-#3 UNC This is the 3rd matchup of the season. Both previous matchups resulted in the home team winning. Give me Duke here. 5. Fri #1 UCLA-#5 Ole Miss The Rebels have positional size and defense so the question is can they create enough offense to win, I am doubtful so my money is with UCLA but will be rooting for Ole Miss. 6. Sat #1 USC-#5 KSU Even with Juju out, this is a very talented Trojan team. KSU has been good, if not inconsistent with and without Ayoka Lee. Can the combo of Sundell/Lee handle SoCal? I think not but I hope they give them a good game. 7. Sat #2 UConn-#3 Oklahoma Yes, on paper, Oklahoma is a rebounding beast and plays at a fast tempo but Oklahoma has struggled against strong defensive teams this year and given the UConn offense, I am not convinced they have enough perimeter defense. 8. #1 Fri SC-#5 Maryland This is the least compelling match up of the 8. I hope Brenda can scheme something but my gut says cake-walk for SC. [/QUOTE]

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