(I looked everywhere online and could not find a bracket with the Presidential seal)President Barack Obama has filled out his NCAA Tournament bracket. Assuming he's a genius, things look VERY good for Pittsburgh, North Carolina, Louisville, and Memphis. I'd be completely happy with that Final Four, but still, a little chalky Mr. President. UNC fans should be happy, he chose the Tar Heels to win the whole thing. It's been a pretty fantastic 5 months for North Carolina democrats.
A few highlights from President Obama's time filling out his Presidential NCAA Tournament bracket Tuesday afternoon in the Map Room:
I BESEECH you to read Andy Katz's article on President Obama filling out his NCAA Tournament Bracket. Katz is the reason this happened on a national stage. The background to this story involves interviewing Obama's brother-in-law (Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson) and playing pickup hoops with Barack Obama on election day.
A few highlights from President Obama's time filling out his Presidential NCAA Tournament bracket Tuesday afternoon in the Map Room:
- On choosing Utah over Arizona in the first round - "It has nothing to do with McCain," Obama said. "I think Arizona is a great state. I love playing golf there. But they just squeaked in."
- "Because of Reggie Love, I've got to pick Duke,", said Obama concerning his personal aide, a former Blue Devil basketball and football player.
- President Obama on Pitt potentially playing Duke, "I think [Dejuan] Blair is going to eat them up."
- On the Panther's amazing hometown, "I've had good luck with Pittsburgh," Obama said. "It turned Pennsylvania. They came through in the Super Bowl. So I figure let's keep riding them a little bit longer.
- Obama on his pick for national champion...North Carolina, "Now, for the Tar Heels who are watching, I picked you all last year -- you let me down. This year, don't embarrass me in front of the nation, all right? I'm counting on you. I still got those sneakers you guys gave me."
I BESEECH you to read Andy Katz's article on President Obama filling out his NCAA Tournament Bracket. Katz is the reason this happened on a national stage. The background to this story involves interviewing Obama's brother-in-law (Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson) and playing pickup hoops with Barack Obama on election day.
Here's the video of Obama going through his bracket. I love this blog!
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