Originally Published: March 23, 2009
Dancing Lessons: Denying depth
A deep rotation off the bench is hardly important in chasing an NCAA title
As President Barack Obama filled out his "First Bracket" on SportsCenter last week, he nixed the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet 16. His reasoning: "Oklahoma only plays about seven guys. You get worn down."
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NCAA TOURNAMENT
2009 NCAA Tournament Index
STORIES
- Mark Schlabach: Big East clearly best
- Pat Forde: Devendorf deals with hate
- Heather Dinich: Duke meets expectations
- Ted Miller: Gonzaga wins thriller
- Heather Dinich: Lawson returns, leads Heels
- Andy Katz: Memphis is a true title contender
- Dana O'Neil: Villanova wins Philly fight club
- Pat Forde: Cleveland State roughs up Wake
- Brian Bennett: Saints march to Moore's tune
- Pat Forde: Time to praise Arizona
- Andy Katz: Unlikely hero saves Memphis
- Dana O'Neil: No Calhoun, no problem
- Mark Schlabach: Day 1 lacks usual flair
- Breakdowns: East | Midwest | South | West
INSIDER TOURNEY TIPS
- Insider Intel: Syracuse's only shot
- Insider Intel: Duke's outside chances
- Insider Intel: Purdue's D eyes UConn
- Insider Intel: Misreading Memphis
- Insider Intel: Nova's guards in control
- Insider Intel: Dayton flying high
- Insider Intel: Arizona's terrific trio
- Giant killers: Upsets that missed
- Giant killers: Hot model
- How to beat: Pitt | UConn | L'ville | UNC
VIDEOS
- Bob Knight: Day 1 recap
- Can LSU beat North Carolina?
- Jim Calhoun update
- Breakdowns: East | Midwest | South | West
TOURNEY TOOLS
- Tournament Challenge | Take on experts
- Brackets: HTML | GIF | PDF
- Accuscore BracketCaster
- Insider : Guide | Predictor | Projections
- Rumors: Calipari adding fire to Pearl feud
- The Mag: Confidential player surveys
- NBA Draft Blog: Most volatile draft stocks
- Pick Center: Simulate the scoreboard