The only Bachelor I ever watched was indeed the one with a football player, albeit Jesse Palmer was never the GIANT this guy was. For some reason, I remember watching that season fairly regularly. From what I remember, the show does a good job of making you come back for each episode.
As for the season that just ended tonight, I caught less than ten minutes. However, I would bet the finale of this season would beat Jesse's like South Carolina beat Kentucky last week. The guy apparently decided his initial choice (Melissa) was not for him and girl number two (Molly) actually ended up being the one. (No doubt the Pistons see Allen Iverson as their Melissa)
In less than two weeks the NCAA Tournament selection committee will dish out roses to 65 teams. When they look at two candidates from the same conference on the bubble, which team will be Melissa and which one will be Molly?
BIG EAST
The decision here will most likely come down to Cincinnati and Providence. The Friars own two victories over the Bearcats, but this does not guarantee they will be picked over Mick Cronin's bunch. Cincinnati owns twice as many victories over RPI-top 50 opponents (4) than Providence. However, the Friars can stake their case for a rose with a win at Villanova on Thursday. Cincinnati faces two must-win games against South Florida and Seton Hall. Then they must do work in the Big East Tourney to convince the committee they are worthy. Guessing Providence loses to Nova away from the Dunkin Donuts Center (that's actually the name of their arena) and Cincy ends up with a rose.
ACC
The committee will most likely face an even tougher decision when choosing between Virginia Tech, Maryland and Miami. All three teams will not get in and depending on what else happens around the country, only one rose may be available. The Terrapins own the best non-conference victories as well as wins over their two fellow ACC contenders, but they also lost to Miami. Virginia Tech might be the best team of the bunch and has suffered many close losses. Jason might initially choose Maryland and then opt for Miami, but we will take the Hokies, if only because of THIS.
BIG TEN
Tubby Smith has done a masterful job with the Minnesota Golden Gophers despite their inabilty to win on the road. A win over Louisville is a tall feather in their cap , but two home games coming up against Wisconsin and fellow rose contender Michigan will determine their fate. Two wins and they are safe. The Wolverines need to beat the Gophers more than the Gophers need to beat them. Much like Melissa, they looked great early with wins over UCLA and Duke. Now a losing record in the league makes them not as appealing. In the end, Jason would be happy because thanks to two great coaches, both the Wolverines and Golden Gophers will get roses on Selection Sunday.
SEC
What will the committee think of the SEC? Will five teams get in? We're guessing only four, with Florida being the odd man out after they lose at home to Kentucky to close the regular season. Kentucky certainly did not help themselves with their two losses last week, but the NCAA streak should stay alive despite the seemingly best efforts of their coach to sabotage it.
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