Well. My NCAA bracket is likely dead following UCLA’s loss to Gonzaga last night. I had the Bruins picked to go to the Final Four. I’m in 18th place in the 35-person Bardog regulars/employees bracket pool. Here are my picks for today’s Sweet Sixteen games:
- 1 Alabama over 5 San Diego State, 5:30 PM, TBS
- 1 Houston over 5 Miami, 6:15 PM, CBS
- 6 Creighton over 15 Princeton, 8:00 PM, TBS
- 2 Texas over 3 Xavier, 8:45 PM, CBS
So nice to have 4 live picks in tonight’s 4 games. Yesterday I only had 2 live picks, one of which lost. Today could very well be a day when I move up in my bracket league. I have the highest maximum possible point total (138) of anyone who picked Alabama as champion, so theoretically I still have a path to winning my league, albeit a narrow path.
Mainly, I just want to beat Butt Slut #1. She needs a demonstration that I am better than her in every possible way.
Anyway, let’s get on to the news…
Got a reader tip yesterday… it appears a restaurant named Pretty Taco is going in the old Paramount space near Front and MLK.
Grizzlies developmental affiliate the Memphis Hustle announced that G League Conference Semifinal tickets are now on sale. Home playoff games will be played at FedExForum.
Today is National Cocktail Day.
Tonight is Memphis Grizzlies Scholars Night at FedExForum.
Keep an eye on the weather tonight. Strong to severe storms may move in between 7 and 11 PM. 78/58 with very gusty winds.
Memphis Animal Services is offering $5 puppy adoptions this weekend.
Corncob crust pizza is a thing.
Slider Inn Downtown is hiring for all positions. Come by between 2 and 7 PM Monday or Tuesday of next week. A resume in advance to hello@packedhouse.com is helpful but not required.
In other news, starting at 5 this afternoon, Slider Inn Downtown will give you $1 off drinks (limit 5) when you show your Grizzlies ticket.
That’s all for now. Back tomorrow.