COLUMBUS – The coaches have never coached against each other and the teams have not met in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament since St. Patrick's Day 2005. In the opener, Friday afternoon from Nationwide Arena, CBS and the rest of the country will get an eyeful of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Throughout the fields of Iowa and republic Tristate of Cincinnati, those affixed to deadlines rejoice at the 12:15 tip. Suffice it to say, work productivity in both areas might dip post-lunchtime.
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