Author Archives: Burkhalter

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Happy high holiday, man. We’ve approached the base of the great mountain. The summit is in sight. Let’s take this hill. 2016 KIITF bracket info coming very soon…

“One for the middle finger, you guys!” So proclaimed our champion, adding a third ring and banner to his impressive collection. Matt Cullen’s first title in 10 years puts him in exclusive company along with Kevin C. Wilson and Daniel … Continue reading →

Listen, a-holes, I’ve won bracket pools before, OK? Won one last year, as a matter of fact. A bonus-points-for-upsets job. Just ’cause I haven’t won this one, doesn’t mean I can’t pick winners. Cause I can. Let’s get that straight. … Continue reading →

There’s a saying in Breese’s secondary business of property acquisition: When there is blood on the streets, buy property. He’s long applied that same shrewd and calloused approach to his primary bracketeering investments. Breese preys on futility. He’s a vulture … Continue reading →

The well’s run dry. I don’t have much to say. Except for this…Winners adjust. It’s right here on the website. Kevin C. Wilson adjusts. Dan Dan-O McClure adjusts. Matt Cullen adjusts. And that’s it. Those are our multiple-title winners. The … Continue reading →

2014 KIITF Bracket Challenge info coming very soon…

So much for the sophomore slump. Second-year sensation Rusty Gundrum followed up a second-place finish last year with a championship this year. He doubled down on a couple of #4 seeds and they both hit big as the Michigan duo … Continue reading →

Like a searing load across the brow. So we’re left to pick up the pieces of our dignity, having been owned – again – by Kevin C. Wilson. The “C” stands for “champion,” you guys. OK? There’s this guy, Mighty … Continue reading →

By the numbers: We’ve dished $2,105 since 2003. With a winner-take-all format, half of us have only paid in. But after 10 years, there are others who’ve gotten a little something going to help along their drug, drinking and/or gambling … Continue reading →

Reportedly greeted by a chorus of boos from Mizzou fans, Coach Self responds with a solo shot on the first offering.

It’s been cloudy today at the crossroads, so I can’t confirm whether or not the sun came up this morning. But operating on assumption, we’ll take stock in the life-goes-on cliche. Few have been more adept at hedging their bets … Continue reading →

Just another Final Four. No big deal.

Hey, man. Happy holiday. Hope you took work off and stuff. You owe it to yourself to enjoy the tourney on your terms. See what kind of bold flavors are in the fridge. Hopefully, the works. You deserve it, man. … Continue reading →