This was the first year they won the tournament. The year they beat Georgetown in the Sweet 16, Villanova in the Elite 8, Mason in the Final Four and then UCLA for the title.

The reason this year’s Louisville squad reminds me of them, is because the are big, fast, tremendously athletic and talented, and probably under-seeded because of some hiccups during the season. UF crushed their opponents in the ‘06 tournament. In fact, of their 6 consecutive victories, only the Georgetown game was even close. Louisville has done similar work this season, crushing all three of their NCAA opponents. Now, they have UNC, who has looked mighty good as well. As most know, I’ve been riding the Cards all year, and not unexpected, I’ve got them in my Final Four with 3 other number one seeds. Now we get to see if they can beat the nation’s “best” team.

But I challenge you all, take a look, ‘08 Louisville & ‘06 Florida look eerily similar.

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