NCAA Brackets 2009

I've filled out four brackets this year, because this is one of the most balanced tournaments I've ever seen. You look at the match-ups, and aside from the 1-16 and 2-15 match-ups, there aren't any real surprises that I would consider a huge upset. I definitely do not see a 'Cinderella' type team this year, because even if a 10 seed makes the Elite Eight, it wouldn't be shocking. With that said, I completed four brackets, each just slightly different than the rest. I will say this: my eventual champ will come out to be Louisville or Connecticut. Whoever wins that semifinal will win the tournament. For the most part, here's how I've picked 'em:

Teams from the Big Ten: I'm looking down on the Big Ten this year, because it has been a weak conference. However, I did pick Michigan to upset Clemson (Correct), but not get past the second round (still to be played). I did pick Michigan State to cruise into the Elite Eight in one bracket, and lose in the Sweet Sixteen in another. Other than that, I was hoping Illinois would not be the 12-5 upset (it happened last night) which ruined my brackets.

Teams from the Big 12: Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri are going deep, but the others will falter early.

ACC: Duke and UNC going far, the others are hit and miss

Big East: Power house. Pitt, Xavier, Villanova all going very deep.

Most of the mountain and west coast teams... they will struggle. This will be dominated by east coast and southern teams.

Anyway, I'll update on my brackets as the tournament goes on.