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Obama's bracket has KU losing in Sweet 16
The President of the United States has revealed his bracket — he predicts Kansas will play to its seed, losing to second-seeded Michigan State in the Sweet 16.
It's a rather indecisive bracket, with several question marks and scratching out of teams and writing new ones. At one point, the leader of the free world appeared to cross out Clemson and write in Clemson again.
Obama's national champion is North Carolina, though he apparently thought at one point that Roy Williams' team would lose to Pittsburgh in the Final Four, and again to Louisville in the championship game.
So far, the bracket is 0-1, however. Obama picked Alabama State as the winner of the NCAA opening round game, even though Morehead State prevailed.
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18 March 2009
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RoeDapple (Anonymous) says…
K.U. didn't “Pay to Play”?………….
18 March 2009
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mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…
The President's bracket also has OU in the final four and losing to Carolina. I personally don't think OU will get that far, but if they do, I don't know if Hansbrough will know what to do against another physical player. Look what he did last year against KU - much of nothing.
18 March 2009
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autie (Anonymous) says…
He is apparently more hopeful for our team than I am. I have us losing in the second round to West Virginia..I think.
18 March 2009
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woodenfleaeater (Anonymous) says…
That's actually news????
I also heard he took a number two today. Where's that story???
18 March 2009
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
Because filling out a bracket is so much more important than reading the legislation he signs.
18 March 2009
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staff04 (Anonymous) says…
It's a blog, WFE…
18 March 2009
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kujayhawk (Anonymous) says…
We need a ref to bail us out.
18 March 2009
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yankeelady (Anonymous) says…
As inconsistent (young) as this team is, I would be thrilled to GET to the Sweet 16.
18 March 2009
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cthulhu_4_president (Anonymous) says…
These blogs should really come with a disclaimer: “Warning: This is not a new story, it is a blog. The author has a sense of humor, so those lacking one need not post. If you require something to whine at, there are probably some kids playing in your yard to yell at, or some squirrels to shoot.”
KU out in the sweet 16 sounds about right.
18 March 2009
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woodenfleaeater (Anonymous) says…
I have them losing to West VA.
18 March 2009
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keebler1rk (Anonymous) says…
who cares!
18 March 2009
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BABBOY (Anonymous) says…
It will be hard to beat Michigan State. They do not do so well last time.
18 March 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
sarah palin could whipe the court with Barack Hussein Obama.
besides, he took over $100-million of AIG money in 2008 so he'd obviously be playing groggy.
what did he know and when did he know it? geithner knew about the AIG employment contract bonuses *months* ago. doubt Geithner would do well at all on the basketball court, too many air balls.
18 March 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
you KU fans who supported Obama, how does this smack ya'?
no confidence in KU.
personally I think KU is at least going to the 8. not so sure they'll go all the way, but they do have a spark and if they feel underdogish or like they've got something to prove, then you better bar the door.
18 March 2009
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yourworstnightmare (Anonymous) says…
Obama has KU losing to Michigan State in the sweet 16?
So do I.
18 March 2009
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Did_I_say_that (Anonymous) says…
Yes, this is a blog; however, it was still about a news story. Remember, as I was told by J Kealing, LJW depends on you looking elsewhere for the news.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2…
18 March 2009
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ljreader (Anonymous) says…
Anyone with an IQ over 16 has Obama in the bracket of “loser”, and that ain't sweet.
18 March 2009
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Whoa, Gnome, did you get up crazy today? Calm down.
18 March 2009
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staff04 (Anonymous) says…
“These blogs should really come with a disclaimer: “Warning: This is not a new story, it is a blog.”
Not sure about you, but the link I clicked on to get to this story reads: “Blog: Obama's Bracket…”
Sorry, but if that doesn't tell you that it is a blog, I'm not sure what will.
18 March 2009
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RiverCityConservative (Anonymous) says…
I have been a staunch Obama supporter right up to this moment, but I can take no further steps with him after learning that he counts the Jayhawks out after just three rounds. I say we are going all the way to a repeat and if he can't envision that then maybe he has forgotten the meaning of the word “hope.” Good luck to you, Mr. Obama. I will be watching from the sidelines from now on.
18 March 2009
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jaywalker (Anonymous) says…
Can you say overexposure? And..to that end………
Who gives a bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
18 March 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
jonas,
no, not crazy at all…kinda angry though!
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Anyone with an IQ over 16 has Obama in the bracket of “loser”, and that ain't sweet.
–LOL
so what happens to Barack H. Obama if his Baracket is wrong? does he have a little illegal gambling pool going at the whitehouse and he has to give up some of the $100-a-pound steak?
18 March 2009
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jumpin_catfish (Anonymous) says…
Who does Obama have himself losing to in four years?
18 March 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
no didn't wake up crazy:
even the dreaded MSNBC admitted Palin's mastery in basketball
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/27091580/
18 March 2009
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slowplay (Anonymous) says…
There are some seriously sick people on these discussion boards. The same every time. Get a life people. It's only an NCAA bracket selection. I can only imagine the venom and despair when Obama gets re-elected in 2012
18 March 2009
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Brack Hussein Obama; half-Kenyan, hates not only KU bot the American people and the American way of life.
What did you expect?
18 March 2009
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Shardwurm (Anonymous) says…
Like him or hate him…you have to admit he's got some top-notch PR people working for him. The bit on ESPN showing him filling in his bracket was priceless.
He sure knows how to work a crowd.
19 March 2009
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
So did Hitler and Mussolini.
Dig in.
19 March 2009
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grammaddy (Anonymous) says…
Obama also chose NC to win it last year and we all know how that ended up. Maybe this is a sign.(I only believe in “signs” during March Madness and only in relation to the Jayhawks.) I know this is a big wish but can you say “repeat”. Keep voting against KU Obama.
19 March 2009
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RoeDapple (Anonymous) says…
slowplay - Maybe it's you that needs to get a life. All I'm seeing is people having a little fun with this………
:-/
19 March 2009
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georgeofwesternkansas (Anonymous) says…
I have $20 that says Ovomit spent more time working out his basketball picks than he did reading the bonous bailout bill he signed.
20 March 2009
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HermioneElliott (Anonymous) says…
Why in the world should President Obama be rooting for the Jayhawks? He's not from Lawrence.
I voted for him, proud I did so and my nose is not out of joint because we have a difference of opinion.
My first round bracket picks are all good.
It's the later ones that foul me up.