re: Much harder to win a nattie in hoopyshoot?

Basketball is definitely the hardest. LSU has made it to the final 4 a few times and great 8 but couldn't close the deal. Unless you are far superior than any other team in the country, there are too many variables that can trip you up. However, sometimes even the best loses. The team that comes to mind for me is 1983 Houston Phi Slama Jama who lost in final to NC State. I have no doubt in my mind that Houston would win 9 out of 10 times but didn't when it counted most.