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After two straight losses that we very well could of won, Syracuse's chances of making the tourny are looking pretty dark. Although Joe Lunardi has us as one of the "last four out" on his latest bracketology, some of our players have not been playing with the heart and level of intensity that is expected of them. *cough* Greene *cough* We have a tough end of the year schedule. But IMO with 2 regular season wins and 1 BE tourny win, we are in.

3...2...1...0. The end of a perfect season. 1 Memphis has fallen to 2 Tennessee. This in-state battle came down to the wire. The Tigers are down by 3, 6 seconds left. Super-Frosh Derrick Rose is fouled. Sinks the first. Misses the second (on purpose) and the Tigers couldn't rebound. Lofton is fouled with 4.5 seconds left. Like he's got ice in his veins, he makes 2 pressure free-throws look routine. The chances at a perfect season over, but the question of who will come out on top in March still remains.

Wow each one of these big deals propels another.

First Lakers trade basically nothing for Pau Gasol.

Than the Suns get hosed in a trade for Shaq.

Now the Mavericks have traded their future for about two years production from a great player.

 

The Lakers definately got the best out of these 3 trades, but all of these trades have made the west stronger.

1) Giants- Why do I put them here? It's simple. They are the super bowl champs. Are the Patriots super bowl champs? No, so until next year the Giants are #1.<o:p></o:p>

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2) Patriots- They didn't go 18-1 for nothing. They had a great team, maybe one of the greatest ever. Their defense is aging, and that could be a problem for them.<o:p></o:p>

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3) Colts- They never have a bad year. With Peyton Manning at QB, how could you? Harrison and Freeney will be returning from injuries. If they stay healthy, they could make a serious run at the super bowl. Could we see a Manning 3-pe