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The Bulldogs of Gonzaga University have once again earned a spot in the NCAA tournament! 

But this time is different.  Prior to the beginning of the current season, analysts all over the nation were predicting VERY big things from the Zags.  But their tunes quickly changed as they didn’t see the potency that they expected.  They knew that all the pieces were there, but the fire, teamwork, and leadership seemed to be lacking.  The team was off to a great start as usual but a confidence killing, OT loss to UCONN would cause another 2 losses.  Quickly the Zags fell out of the national spotlight and the top 25 rankings.  But it wasn’t long until the Zags found their way back with some confidence building wins over the lower end of the WCC.  Quickly the Bulldogs of Gonzaga gained more national attention as they toppled WCC foes .  But their was one more disappointment to be had.  The mid-conference play game vs. Memphis.  Memphis is one of the best teams in college basketball and this 18 point slip might have been the best thing for the Zags.  Since that loss the Bulldogs have been undefeated.  But not only undefeated, but winning the remaining 9 games of their season by an average of 23 points.  It was made apparent in the WCC tournament that Gonzaga is playing their best basketball of the season.  There’s fire, teamwork, and leadership!  It looks as though it’s all come together in a way that has been missing coming into the NCAA tournaments of the past few years.  This is one Zag fan that can’t wait to start making our mark on the best time of the year, MARCH MADNESS! 

Here is an article from someone who agrees:

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9326648/NCAA-Truths:-Oklahoma-a-joke,-Gonzaga-for-real

My Prediction:

The Bulldogs will likely get a 4 seed in the tournament but due to their NCAA history and their crucial losses of the season, I believe that teams may look past the Zags and underestimate their incredible length, defensive stopping power, and 8 man scoring threat!  My advise for the Zags….Don’t hold back, this is your time to show what you’ve got and what you’re made of.  There’s nothing to be afraid of.  Seniors, it’s your chance to up your draft pick.  We the fans have all the confidence in the world for you and we’ll be cheering you on all over the world.