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No Pac-10 Love from the Commander-in-Chief

ESPN's got a piece (here) on the "First Bracket" -- Obama's Tourney picks.

Not only does Mr. President take Maryland over our very own Golden Bears (probably because of the Terp's vicinity to D.C.), he doesn't have much Pac-10 love at all. The only Pac-10 team he's got moving on is 4-seed Washington. But then he's got Purdue knocking them off in the second round.

He explains this decision because he wants to encourage the Oregon State Beavers next season (Obama's brother-in-law is the Beavers' coach). I guess if the Pac-10 gets thrashed in the tournament, that makes the Beavers feel like they have a chance next season. But if the Pac-10 gets thrashed, doesn't that make it harder for any Pac-10 team, including O State, to get into the Dance next year?

So, Obama is the new Decider. For the sake of my bracket's chances (and Pac-10 respect), I hope this is one decision he's wrong on.

Oh and the Presidential Pick? UNC over Louisville. I think I agree.

Full post as published by Nuts & Boalts on March 18, 2009 (boomark / email).