An Observation

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As of this moment there haven't been any major upsets, I guess Clemson's loss could be considered one but 12's have often beaten 5's. I am beginning to wonder if the portal era is impacting the tournament. Small colleges talent is being poached by the big schools preventing the opportunity for a 2 beating a 15 etc. Kind of a shame, that is one thing I thought made March Madness so special and entertaining. Truth be told I have been rather bored with the games so far. Bring on the upsets!

 

[LeFors4Ever]

As of this moment there haven't been any major upsets, I guess Clemson's loss could be considered one but 12's have often beaten 5's. I am beginning to wonder if the portal era is impacting the tournament. Small colleges talent is being poached by the big schools preventing the opportunity for a 2 beating a 15 etc. Kind of a shame, that is one thing I thought made March Madness so special and entertaining. Truth be told I have been rather bored with the games so far. Bring on the upsets!

I think the opposite effect of guys from Power programs sitting on the bench will get a chance to shine at a smaller school and such. You'll have lower paid guys that are working harder at smaller schools and they'll play a lot more like teams.

 

[KozmasAgain]

You might find a couple of smaller schools be competitive but never a champion.