Baracketology

[El Supremo]

President Barack Obama, the nation's first basketball fan, took marker to bracket with ESPN again at the White House and selected Michigan State to defeat defending champion Louisville in the NCAA men's tournament title game.

The path Obama took to arrive at his national champion, an event that has come to be known as "Barack-etology," was revealed on SportsCenter at 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday. It is the sixth consecutive year he's made them with ESPN's Andy Katz.

"Tom Izzo is a great tournament coach," Obama said. "I've got Michigan State going all the way. ... He know how to motivate folks and he knows how to coach. My pick: Michigan State. Bring it home for me. It's been a while since I've won my pool."

Besides the fourth-seeded Spartans and Cardinals, President Obama also selected No. 1 overall seed Florida and top seed Arizona to reach the Final Four in Arlington, Texas.

the rest at: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2014/story/_/id/10630406/louisville-michigan-st-arizona-florida-president-barack-obama-final-four

his bracket at: http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2014/en/entry?entryID=7240327

[rep the dems]

1. Not sure what the sudden obsession is with Michigan State

I have a hard time seeing them in the Final 4, much less National Champions

[Renew Deal]

3. Typically great tournament performers

And their bracket isn't the most challenging.

[rep the dems]

4. Last 3 years have only been a first round exit and 2 Sweet Sixteens

Only won 8 of their last 15. It's a tossup region but I don't see them being better than a Florida or Louisville if they got that far.

[Renew Deal]

5. I agree

I had them out before the final four. But it explains the obsession.

[rep the dems]

6. Fair points. nt

[frylock]

2. he's going to feel foolish when the Aztecs beat the Wildcats