Pick me, pick me!

[jimdahl]

NCAA Pick'em bracket

I think I got it right, but my historical success rate is embarrassingly close to 50%. They don't seem to have switched the regions this year, NE meets W and MW meets E, just like last year.

I'll link it from the front page in an hour or two. Early users beware -- if mistakes are found, picks will have to be reset.

[jimdahl]

The best thing about this game is how no one can bring themselves to bet against their team -- precisely the same percentage of people are picking Michigan to beat UND (3%) as are picking Air Force to beat Minnesota (3%)

I'm actually a little surprised how much love for SCSU there has been so far, with 51% predicting an advance to the Frozen Four. Only the Notre Dame bracket doesn't have a clear favorite.

[Sioux]

im pretty anxious about the outcome of the regional, but i am wondering what will happen with BC, who seems to be like und in the hot at the end of the year department. i think und will hit the ground running against mich. and continue against minn. too, after the loss last weekend. luckily michigans goaltending situationis iffy.

[redwing77]

I'd love a UND-SCSU NC game.

Then the NCAA will have to scramble to set up brackets in which only one WCHA team can make it to the Frozen Four.

[keikla]

I should have picked North Dakota to lose to Michigan because I'm always so far off.

Last year I actually picked Minnesota to win it all.

[MafiaMan]

I should have picked North Dakota to lose to Michigan because I'm always so far off.

Last year I actually picked Minnesota to win it all.

I realize you have to pick with your head and not your heart, but, cmon, picking the Gophers to win it? I feel like throwing up.

[siouxguyinstpaul]

I'd love a UND-SCSU NC game.

Then the NCAA will have to scramble to set up brackets in which only one WCHA team can make it to the Frozen Four.

funny - but that is what my bracket looks like though

[WPoS]

Consensus picks....Notre Dame? WOW....wow....

W

[Sioux_Yeah_Yeah]

I put in my bracket yesterday, so I hope it got saved.... GO SIOUX!!

[jimdahl]

I put in my bracket yesterday, so I hope it got saved.... GO SIOUX!!

Punch in the name and password you used and hit "Load" and if you see your picks, it was saved!

[jimdahl]

Games are underway, picks are closed.

AZSIOUX has again generously offered some prizes to the winner, more details on that later.

The first interesting analysis tidbit, the homer confidence ratio -- percentage of entrants who picked UND to win it all:

2007 78% (Minnesota #2 with 10%, BC #3 with 5%, Notre Dame #4 with 2%)

2006 71% (Wisconsin #2 with 14%)

2005 52% (CC #2 with 20%, Denver #3 with 10%)

2004 87% (Minn. #2 with 7%, BC #3 with 2%, Denver under 1% to make the final game)

Champs in bold

[Siouxdonyms]

Games are underway, picks are closed.

AZSIOUX has again generously offered some prizes to the winner, more details on that later.

The first interesting analysis tidbit, the homer confidence ratio -- percentage of entrants who picked UND to win it all:

2007 78% (Minnesota #2 with 10%, BC #3 with 5%, Notre Dame #4 with 2%)

2006 71% (Wisconsin #2 with 14%)

2005 52% (CC #2 with 20%, Denver #3 with 10%)

2004 87% (Minn. #2 with 7%, BC #3 with 2%, Denver under 1% to make the final game)

Champs in bold

If this pattern continues next year, maybe people will figure out to pick someone besides us!

[jimdahl]

First game is done, the scoring begins. Everyone feeling clever for picking the big #4-#1 upset is the company of over 100 people.

Leaderboard (click on a name to see the picks and up-to-date correctness of the picks)

[UNDLAW]

First game is done, the scoring begins. Everyone feeling clever for picking the big #4-#1 upset is the company of over 100 people.

Leaderboard (click on a name to see the picks and up-to-date correctness of the picks)

I'm perfect so far and in 30th place... NICE!!!

How did that happen... it isn't even alphabetical!!!

I smell conspiracy...

[dagies]

I am kicking ass and taking names!

All I need to do is scratch and claw my way above BigChief and NorthDakotaHockey and my tourney will be a success.

[redwing77]

Screwed again.

I think the person who fares the worst while actually trying to to the best should get a prize too!

[forecheck]

I suck per usual. #312 on the list...1/4 on my picks.

[proudsioux]

i think i had to many keystones. where is the list at to see where i am at and my keystone?

[Smoggy]

Surprising that with 466 people picking, only 16 got the first four.

[siouxforeverbaby]

Surprising that with 466 people picking, only 16 got the first four.

Yes! I am at #433, I love not being good at these things.

[dj_hoime]

Did anyone notice that the brackets first round is the same is last year when you click on the names on the leaderboard. Minnesota is playing holy cross again!

[jimdahl]

Did anyone notice that the brackets first round is the same is last year when you click on the names on the leaderboard. Minnesota is playing holy cross again!

Oops -- thanks. The display of your picks has always been right, I apparently just didn't update the display of the teams from which you made those picks when flipping the leaderboard on yesterday. Fixed.

[UNDLAW]

Tied for 1st... or 16th... and depends on how you look at it!!!!

I am now in a perfect position. If Minnesota wins, I win on my pick. If Air Force wins, I lose on my pick but the Gophers lost. Win-win!

[Old Time Hockey]

4 for 4. Will Jan Brady ever win a tourney game?

[redwing77]

YAY! I got 3 points now!

I MIGHT make the top 300!!!!