Trying to think of an upset with the magnitude of Northern Iowa over Kansas. The only game that I can remember is when Mike Anderson and his UAB Blazers knocked off Tubby Smith and the the number 1 seeded Kentucky Wildcats in 2004. When number overall seeds dont make it pass the first weekend, it makes the tournament a lot more fun. People are asking how Kansas loss, and I think I know.
Looking Ahead
When the brackets came out on Sunday, Kansas was placed in the toughest bracket. Georgetown, Ohio St, Michigan St., Maryland, and Tennessee were all capable of winning this region. But when Georgetown loss and OSU and Michigan St. struggling somewhat in their first round games, the Jayhawks had to be feeling good about their chances about winning the region. If you ever played in a tournament the hardest thing to do is not to get caught up looking at your opponents. The Jayhawks were not focused on Northern Iowa, an lo and behold the Panthers beat them. Kansas just never looked like they were in the game. They were not focused on the task at hand.
No Shooting, No Hustle
Sherron Collins,Brady Morningstar, and Tyshawn Taylor were a combined 0 for 12 from behind the three point line. If one those guys hits just one, then KU wins. Also, the Panthers hustled for every 50-50 ball. When the lower seeds win these battle the upset is bound to happen.
Now CBS is going to have to do some research about the Northern Iowa Panthers. Its just the beauty of March and the story lines are just beginning.
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