The field of 16 is set and we get things started this afternoon with a pair of round one matchups.
First up...
JOHN CALIPARI
RAP SHEET:
--Two-time defending LCPT runner-up.
--Took shot after shot at Louisville and Rick Pitino before the season.
--Claimed Kentucky was unique because UK was the "only real" program in the state.
--Claimed 5 or 6 SEC teams would make the Sweet 16.
--Defeated U of L twice and won his first national title.
VS.
T.Y. HILTON
RAP SHEET:
--Torched Louisville for 201 receiving yards and two touchdowns as FIU stunned the Cards 24-17 in the second game of the season.
--Game was played on Friday night in front of national audience, making it an even more difficult pill to swallow for Cardinal fans.
Who moves on to the quarterfinals is now up to you. Voting for this tilt closes in 48 hours.