What'chu Talkin' 'Bout, Winthrop?

What is the big deal with Winthrop? Why are so many "experts" raving about the pride of the Big South? What have the Eagles done so well that they are widely being chosen to beat the solid Fightin' Irish? Are people just dying for another George Mason or does this team really have something special?

If we look at Winthrop's record, we see a very impressive 28-4 and 14-0 in the Big South. These numbers are solid but deceiving. Of those 28 wins, ZERO were ever ranked. Their four losses were to Texas A&M, UNC, Wisconsin, and Maryland: four obviously justifiable losses, but how much stock can you feel comfortable putting in a team who's strongest win was against High Point University?

As we know, I am a big supporter of the underdog. I'm all for a repeat of last year's Final Four surprise, but I'm not willing to balance my bracket on Winthrop making a run at Florida.

Let's get real.

See you on the court,
NAG