Positively speaking, Big Ten's season a hit

DETROIT -- As we were leaving press row after Michigan State's victory over Connecticut on Saturday, Big Ten Network anchor Dave Revsine and I were pondering what the Spartans' Final Four run means for the reputation of the Big Ten, which has been taking its lumps from several national television analysts.

Battling the Big East bias

INDIANAPOLIS -- For Tom Izzo, don't mistake it, this is a grudge match. His Michigan State team will face Rick Pitino and Louisville today. Winner goes to the Final Four.

UConn flexes muscles
When coaches talk about ''a tough matchup,'' that's abstract. When Connecticut comes out looking long and muscled, and Purdue comes out looking young and undersized, you can get your mind around that. Think varsity vs. JV.

Huggins, Floyd put on a show

MINNEAPOLIS -- Part of the joy of these early games is getting to see coaches become lunatics.

Hard-nosed Griffin gives Oklahoma edge over Tar Heels
TODAY'S ISSUE: Who will win the NCAA tournament?