Elite 8 opening games:
9AM, 91MD v 91Pack
10AM Taz v Madlax
That is opening strong!
Kudos to whoever put the schedule together (presumably MM). When I first saw the schedule, I thought it was crazy to start the tourney with such marquee games. But it actually makes sense. Everyone is fresh. No excuses. The pools are fairly balanced. Got Taz on one side, Pack on other. Madlax on one side, 91MD on other. You could make an argument that Taz and Madlax got a tougher draw with Hawks, and the 9d1 teams getting Bethesda. By putting Hawks with Madlax and Taz (a very strong team that just beat 91MD, and plays Madlax tough), it gives 91MD a better chance of making final four bracket. Nobody should count BL out. They are a very good team with a very good FO. I am not going to dare make any predictions because with this much talent at one tournament anyone can win at any time.
