at least we have someone to cheer for

[need4cognition]

Brackets! As you know, they're out. This year, my Wildcats are ranked #8 in the West (they play the first round in Chicago, Rachel!). Surprise - there is a growing rubbling against Tubby.

Somehow Michael's Aggies are ranked #3 and playing the first two rounds in Lexington. About 2.3 seconds after the announcement was made on CBS yesterday

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[thefolksinger]

Except... Bloomington-Normal passed a smoking ban! Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, we can avoid lung cancer! I'm sure if smoking is part of the "experience" we can get a pack for Michael and I can get one of my friends to blow it in his direction? ;)

Myself, I am not a basketball fan unless a school in Illinois is involved - it is one of the lamest sports unless playing it. But we'll see what we can do.

[word_herder]

Well, Illinois somehow managed to squeak into the tournament as a #12 seed, so you'll have reason to pay attention to it for a little while at least. (Oh, so did Southern Illinois.) But I have serious doubts about them beating Virginia Tech...My husband would say that of course they can beat VA Tech. I just point to my icon and say, "UNC COULDN'T BEAT THEM--TWICE. ILLINOIS ISN'T ALLOWED TO DO WHAT MY TEAM COULDN'T!" :)

[thefolksinger]

I'm definitely a fairweather basketball fan - and I'm more likely to cheer for a team like Bradley than SIU. And besides, now that it is temporarily nice out, my blood is singing "BASEBALL!"

[need4cognition]

YAY for smoking bans!

[thefolksinger]

I know! I think Jan. 1st was one of the happiest days of Tim's life in Illinois.