Zone Read: NCAA Tournament undergoes changes, Tuinei signs with Patriots

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

There was much debate after the Oregon Ducks basketball received what looked to be a very low 12th seed heading into the NCAA Tournament last season. Despite boasting an impressive 28-9 record, the Ducks were forced to play a higher seed due to their given situation. Due to countless situations such as these, the NCAA announced changes today to change the way they select men’s basketball teams for the tournament in order to seed teams properly moving forward.

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The former Rose Bowl offensive player of the game and Duck wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei is headed to Foxboro after inking a deal with the New England Patriots this morning. Despite initially signing an un-drafted free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks back in 2011 and recently spending time  with the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, Tuinei only recently found a place to call home. Tuinei is currently the 11th receiver on the Patriot’s roster.

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World renowned soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo had the opportunity to showcase his throwing ability — or inability in this matter — at the Dodgers vs. Yankees game Wednesday night. Not only did Ronaldo’s pitch go well over the catcher’s head, it was a testament to the fact that Ronaldo chose the right sport at the right age. All-in-all, it made for a great Vine.

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