Andy: Now let's look at the West Region and #2-seeded Oregon.
Andy: Stan, anything that jumps out at you here?
Stan: Nothing much here. Oregon will get through the bracket easily. Cincinnati is not as bad as a #2 as Boston College, but I don't see them making much of a run. If anything, it's the #3 and #5 seeds in this bracket I think the Ducks have to look out for.
Andy: Those teams are West Virginia and Clemson. You think they have a shot?
Stan: A shot. But I wouldn't bet on it. Neither of them found a way to win out in their conference, so why would they be able to match up against a team like Oregon?
Andy: Horace, any predictions from you?
Horace: I think there are some nice hidden gems in this bracket. I'm really excited to see what Connecticut can do at Auburn, and I think one of the most interesting match ups may be Kansas State at Washington State. I'm not exactly sure why Kansas State didn't perform so well--it probably had to do with the high-powered offenses in their conference. But I could see them making a run, maybe even getting into the second or third round.
Stan: Kansas State is a run, run, and run some more kind of team. If they fall behind by more than 7 points, it's game over. I don't expect them to do anything. Does that mean they'll lose to Washington State? I don't know, but they won't beat West Virginia.
Andy: I think it's interesting you mentioned West Virginia. Aren't the Mountaineers a run-first team, too?
Stan: They are, but they can play defense. At least sometimes.
Andy: Horace, what about on Oregon's side of the bracket. Any interesting match ups there?
Horace: Arkansas State has been a fun team to watch this year. I know they lost their last two, but it will be interesting to see what they do if they host Clemson in the second round.
Andy: OK, and what are your Top 4 teams and the eventual winner?
Horace: This one's a little tough. I have some upsets. I'm going to go with Connecticut and West Virginia. And Oregon and Clemson. I think Oregon ends up winning over West Virginia.
Stan: I'm only going to go with one outside the top 4, Clemson. Oregon, West Virginia, and Cincinnati. I'll take Oregon over Cincinnati by 30.
Andy: Wow, 30? Not much confidence in this bracket either I see.
Stan: Oregon's going to win it all.