IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE FAIR

Well, we were treated to another fine showing of college basketball in yesterday's first day of Sweet 16 action. But as the field was reduced to 12 heading into tonight's regional semifinal action, I couldn't help thinking the right teams didn't necessarily win.
Let's start with Kansas over Southern Illinois. It's hard to argue the Jayhawks really deserved this one. They were outplayed most of the night — and SIU didn't even look that good, at least offensively — but their superior talent proved too much.
As for Ohio State, I'm starting to think more and more this team is going to win the national title. Why? Just look at how they've advanced.
One more late free throw by Xavier eliminates the Buckeyes in the second round — instead we saw a 3-pointer at the buzzer and an overwhelming overtime performance — and then last night they overcome the biggest halftime deficit in Sweet 16 history. Luck may be on their side, and that's a dangerous asset this time of year.