Michael's Final Four - Hopefully Better than the Rest of My Bracket

I, like Charlie, would love to see an all-SEC national championship game. Unlike Charlie, I believe that will happen and here is why:

Florida will end the Cinderella run of George Mason. The Patriots have been a wonderful, heart-warming story; however, that dream will come to a close. Florida is just too good and will be playing with a chip on their shoulder with Mason getting so much attention. Florida just seems to be the forgotten team in the remaining field. Also, Billy Donovan is the only coach remaining that has coached in this situation.

LSU will beat UCLA for two reasons. First, LSU will be playing with the motivation of their state behind them. Louisiana needs to be a champion in some way this year. Glen "Big Baby" Davis, as seen on Sportscenter tonight, was one of the first people at the Maravich center when victims from Katrina arrived from New Orleans. He said that he volunteered to help any way he could. At one point, he held an IV bag as a doctor performed surgey on a critical patient. Not too many 20 year-old men going to be willing to do those type of things. New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast need something to bring some hope and happiness. Second, Tyrus Thomas and Glen Davis are game-changers. Both are dynamic big men who make it easy to defend the perimeter aggresively. Geaux Bayou Bengals!!!

In the final, Florida and LSU will battle it out. It will probably be an epic game. Both teams feature dynamic frontlines. With that being said, the guards will be the determining factor in this game. While Florida probably has more talent in the backcourt, LSU has a senior running the show, which can make a world of difference. LSU wins the national title in a close one. LSU 75 Florida 70.

PS - Realize that I didn't pick a single participant in this Final Four so I will probably be totally and completely wrong. Have a nice day!