If Duke Loses, Will Jim Nantz Say, "The Butler Did It"? Your National Championship Game Open Thread

David MatthewsDavid Matthews|published: Mon 5th April, 21:10 2010

At the end of the season, Duke and Butler were ranked #3 and #8, respectively, in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll. This is not Hoosiers. It's not David vs. Goliath. Tomorrow: I eat my words after Duke wins by 30.

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