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Monday, March 12, 2012

Tigers Dancin' Again, Patio Season

With the their convincing win over Marshall in the Conference USA Championship Game, the Memphis Tigers secured yet another bid to the "Big Dance." The West region #8 seeded Tigers open up tournament play against #9 St. Louis in Columbus, OH on Friday at 5:50pm CST on TBS. It's pretty safe to say that every bar in Memphis will be carrying the game. Recommended viewing spots: Bayou, Next Door and Max's.

A couple of side notes about the tournament.

- How is Memphis only an 8 seed? Based on their season, especially the way the peaked toward the end, they should have been a 6 or 7 seed.

- C-USA added a second team to the fun this season. Southern Miss is a 9 seed in the East region. UCF and Marshall also qualified for the N.I.T.

The great weather we have been having so far this year has opened up patio season a little early. Where is your favorite patio to relax, people watch and enjoy a beverage? Here's our top 5:

1. Bayou
2. Bosco's
3. Local
4. Celtic Crossing
5. Brookhaven