Finally finally finally.... it's time to get going....

The NY Times profiles UConn's freshmen, Ann Strother, Barbara Turner, and Willnett Crockett. Taurasi says that if UConn is to succeed, "they can't play like freshmen." Meanwhile, at ESPN, Eric Adelson trashes the Huskies. Husky fans are not taking it well.

Read here about the bizarre tourney-time experiences of Rutgers Coach Stringer. Once, to help her team, she made an appeal to Axl Rose. To no avail.

Elsewhere, Notre Dame says it doesn't mind the role of underdog. But its season has been disappointing. Miami is ready for The Pit, where they are expecting the largest first-round crowd ever. The Washington Huskies wonder what their team might have been if they hadn't lost so many to injuries and other problems.

Valpo is ready for the challenge of playing at Purdue. Duke is trying not to take GSU for granted. The Vols are just trying to have fun. Coach Balcomb is trying to deal with the pressure of Vandy's reputation.

LSU is ready to begin its quest in the faraway land of Eugene, Oregon. Laurie Koehn is ready to get rolling despite lingering injury. Texas Tech is ready for do-or-die time. Pepperdine is dealing with some culture shock in Ruston as it readies for La Tech.

Some bad feelings may cast a pall over the Texas - Hampton game. Texas assistant coach Fred Applin used to be the head coach at Hampton, but he was fired when he criticized the school's Title IX compliance.

The Minnesota Gophers have adjusted to the tough new regime under Coach Borton. They hope the discipline will pay off.

what am i still doing up? need sleep.... tomorrow's a big day.