Only eight competitors remain in the K-State Sports Bracket. While round 2 featured a number of close calls, none of last round's matchups were particularly competitive. Thus each of our remaining contestants is riding some pretty heavy momentum. Lets take a look at who's left.

Basketball

(1) Ernie Barrett vs. (2) Tex Winter

Barrett picked up 67% of the vote in his clash with Lon Kruger, moving into the regional final with little trouble. Winter's third round was only slightly tougher, ultimately prevailing over Mitch Richmond with 63% of the vote. I doubt many of our readers have personal memories of these two during their stints in Manhattan, but their reputations are iron-clad. I'm anxious to see how this one plays out.

Football

(1) Bill Snyder I (1989-2005) vs. (7) Darren Sproles

Snyder continues to (predictably) steamroll his opponents, this time humiliating Tyler Locket with 95% of the vote. Meanwhile, Sproles pulled his second straight upset by an impressive margin, taking 75% of the vote against Michael Bishop. Ever the underdog, Darren now faces his largest challenge yet. Can he unseat the wizard twice in the same tournament?

Non-revenue

(4) Jim Colbert vs. (10) Erik Kynard

Colbert met with eighth-seeded Nicole Ohlde in the third round, and it honestly looked like a trap game to me. I apparently underestimated the seasoned golf pro, as he took a comfortable victory with 62% of the vote. He now must face Kynard, a man who's on fire after taking 75% of the vote against Suzie Fritz.

Miscellaneous

(1) Bill Snyder Family Stadium vs. (2) The Powercat

BSFS earned its spot in this round after taking two-thirds of the vote against the Wabash Cannonball. On the other side of the bracket, an abstract drawing of a cat head defeated a human being with a cat head by a 60%-40% margin. The result is a matchup of K-State Athletics' prize facility against its most recognizable emblem. So, do you value a great atmosphere, or brand recognition?

Your Turn

To coincide with the real-life Final Four, we're bringing you the next set of matchups on Saturday. So get your votes in now! Carpe ballot box!