Around SB Nation's ACC, Big Ten, and SEC conferences today:
- Hammer and Rails examines the battle for the #1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
- The Only Colors asks and answers the question of whether Michigan State under Tom Izzo tends to improve its performance as the season progresses.
- EDSBS lists a host of NCAA head football coaches and their backup plans.
- A member of the Sea of Blue community wonders about the hate directed at Kentucky from all directions and finds hope in the words of Yoda.
- BC Interruption interviews Carolina March in advance of tomorrow's game between the Eagles and the Tar Heels.
- Team Speed Kills addresses the tragic shooting death of Vanderbilt recruit Rajaan Bennett.