This is a first here at Dawg Sports . . . an N.C.A.A. basketball tournament game day open comment thread!

If you're like me, you've been counting down to this afternoon's matchup with Xavier. Contrary to AW's lighthearted animadversion, Dennis's Dogs are playing today, not Friday, and the earlier the start, the better for Georgia, given the momentum the Red and Black have carried through the weekend. I wouldn't want a team this hot to cool due to a lengthy layoff.

With the top mascot in the tournament, a re-energized fan base, and reason to dislike the Musketeers thanks to guys like this who completely missed my point, how can we lose?

Please, guys, don't lose.

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Go 'Dawgs!