The Cincinnati Enquirer

SARASOTA, Fla. - The name of Dick Vitale's autobiography is called Living A Dream.

Part of living a dream is having breakfast most mornings at the Broken Egg, a funky breakfast joint on Siesta Key.

Vitale sits at his outdoor table, has breakfast and reads his stack of newspapers. Waitresses encourage other patrons to seek autographs.

Dickie V always obliges and offers his hoop wisdom.

Wednesday he was asked about the chances of the Cincinnati-area teams.

Kentucky: "Kentucky is my pick to win it all. Tubby Smith has done a great job. They're playing well."

Xavier: "Xavier got hot at the end. But Louisville is a tough match. I think (the Muskies) lose in the first round. Louisville's press will give them trouble."

Cincinnati: "They're tough when they're playing well."

John Fay