Brian Wins a Bet

It was the bet of much lore. But today I can finally put it to rest. The bet was issued two years ago when Michigan Basketball was in the midst of one the worst season even by their mild standards. It was midway into a late night session at the Jug and I was arguing with Mark about how good the Michigan Basketball team would be 2 years from now. Mark firmly believed that we would be a top 4 seed in 2010 while I disagreed. I told him that if we were a top 4 seed that I would change my name to Dumpster baby. I even wrote about it in this here blog.

So back in 2008 I decided to send myself an email in the future to remind me about the bet. Today that E-Mail arrived.

Dear 2010 Brian,

2 years ago you bet Mark Ausborn that Michigan Basketball would not be a top 4 seed in the NCAA tournament within the next two seasons or you would change your name to Dumpster Baby. Well, now its time to check. Odds are they are still terrible, or that you've already lost another bet and changed your name to Dumpster Baby. This is totally blogable.

Also remember to punch Pete in the balls. No real reason.

Hugs and Kisses,
2008 Brian

So let's see just how wrong Mark was. Michigan is 13-15 overall and 6-10 in Big Ten play. They are not even on the bubble to make the tourney, and definitely not a 4-seed. My prediction was spot on. Although at the beginning of the season when they were ranked in the top 15 and returning most of their 2009 tourney team I was a little nervous.

This was totally blogable. Now I'm off to punch Pete in the balls.