Why you should root against Villanova today

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Collegian Staff
on March 21, 2009 1:14 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Does it annoy anyone else that anytime there are NCAA tournament games played in Philadelphia, Villanova gets assigned there?

Well it bugs the crap out of me, because it's unfair that the Wildcats get to play "neutral" games at Wachovia Center. After all , when my Syracuse traveled to play a road game at Villanova back in February, they played the 'Cats at Wachovia. The NCAA allows teams to be assigned to arenas as long as they haven't played more than three home games there during the season, and Villanova thinks it's mighty sneaky by playing all but three of its home games at its crummy, glorified high school gym, The Pavilion (arrogantly named as if it's the only pavilion in the world).

Well I think it's bunk that teams can play at their home arena as Villanova does, and I wish they would change the rule.

As you can probably tell by now, I don't much care for Villanova. Why? Because they pummeled Syracuse twice this year? Partially, but here are my reasons why I'm rooting for the Bruins:

1. Because I picked UCLA in my bracket. (Seriously questioning this pick after watching the Wildcats come out of the gate pretty strong).

2. Because I want to see more of these ladies.

3. Because it is unjust that Villanova gets assigned to a site where they play home games every season.

Enjoy the games.

-Steve

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