It's been too long

I've not posted for months, and I'm about to rectify that situation in a big way. Something I've never tried before. A real-time top 64. March Madness in a US way.

What city will rank above all others? Who will make it into the big dance?

The nation is massive, and so many considerations. At the end of the day the final decision is mine, dear reader, but I look forward to any thoughts you might throw my way. Remember, this is just the start.

As I look in live at Syracuse/Villanova from the Carrier Dome, I'm overcome by the passion of the fans, the packed house. Yet they are very far from the closest Top 64 city.

Philly is going to be a low seed, but really, can they be better than a four seed?

We'll see.

A few automatic bids from cities you might not expect, but all in all I think we know who the finals will come down to. Miami looks great, Chicago is always strong. Dark horses everywhere, but if it's not LA/NY at the end of the day, it's a huge upset.

As Canada and the US set to square off in Olympic hockey, remember just that the Russians, with Ovechkin, Malkin et all went packing early. Will Boston do the same? What about Frisco? If you call it Frisco you probably won't enjoy the rest of this tournament.

Highlights of the Top 100, and a little bracketology tomorrow.