Initial Eight

Voting in RBC V to start Thursday

Voting will start Thursday in Random Bracket Challenge V.

Through Saturday you’ll be able to vote on the Initial Eight matchups in the Wade Wacker and Brandon Williamson pods. The plan is to then start voting in the Garland Buckeye and Milton Portmann pods at that point.

If you don't already, here's a reminder to follow me on Twitter @sportsdr44 to participate in the voting. There will be status updates there.

Wade Wacker Pod

8 Puppies vs. 9 Fairmont

Puppies are juvenile dogs, usually less than 12-18 months old.

Fairmont was incorporated as a city in 1858. It was built along a chain of five lakes: Lake George, Sisseton Lake, Budd Lake, Hall Lake, and Amber Lake and is the county seat of Martin County.

7 Phil Collins vs. 10 Colonoscopy Prep

Philip Collins was the drummer and became the lead singer of the band Genesis. He also had a successful solo career, achieving seven U.S. number-one singles and three UK number-one singles.

Colonoscopy preparation involves cleansing the colon to allow for a clear view during the procedure.

Brandon Williamson Pod

8 Public Speaking vs. 9 Myspace

Public speaking is the art of conveying information or ideas orally to an audience, encompassing various purposes like informing, motivating, or persuading. It involves a speaker and an audience and can occur in both formal and informal settings.

Myspace is a social networking service based in the United States. Launched on August 1, 2003, it was the first social network to reach a global audience and had a significant influence on technology, pop culture and music.

7 Alabama Football vs. 10 Cleaning the Fridge

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program represents the University of Alabama. The team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference. The current coach is Kalen DeBoer.

Cleaning the fridge means removing old or spoiled food, wiping down the shelves and drawers, and ensuring the inside of the refrigerator is clean and free of spills and odors.