Father-son combo leads UNLV to Sweet 16

By Gene Wojciechowski
ESPN.com

Sunday, March 18, 2007

CHICAGO -- Here at Father-Son Day, otherwise known as "The Krugers Bring Bucky To Tears," the NCAA Tournament learned once and for all that blood is thicker than bracket seedings. This time, it was UNLV coach Lon Kruger and son/starting point guard Kevin who delivered the first true major upset of this Madness. First, they stuck it to second-seeded Wisconsin, 74-68, on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. Then they stuck it to the selection committee, which decided the Rebels were no better t ...

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