I've been watching a lot of the conference tournament games this week - especially the "mid-major" tournaments.  It has done nothing but get me excited for this coming week when March Madness makes its annual visit.  It's kind of like Christmas parties and other Christmas-related events get you geared up for Christmas morning ( Read more... )

Ah yes - March is here and the Madness begins...

I was thinking about taking Aiden to today's A-Sun championship game since ETSU has advanced to the finals.  Winner goes to the NCAAs.   If the Bucs lose, they automatically earn an invitation to the NIT tournament because they won the regular season title.

Since the game is at the Mini Dome, there ( Read more... )

Muslims have Mecca.

Jews and Christians share Jerusalem.

Roman Catholics have Rome.

Mormons have Salt Lake City.

Republicans and Democrats have their National Conventions.

Every basketball fan that grows up in the state of Indiana must eventually make a pilgrimage to Hinkle Fieldhouse. I finally did tonight. Aiden, kmtodd23, and I went to the UE/Butler ( Read more... )

Edge who?

I hope he enjoys the natural grass in Arizona. You know - the field that's supposed to add a few years to his career. That, of course, won't help him since he doesn't have an O-line to save his life.

A few years from now, I wouldn't be surprised if many Colts fan said the same thing about the newest superstar: "Addai whoBut for now ( Read more... )

Having grown up an Aces fan, I remember the heated rivalries with Xavier and Butler when all three were in the same conference. During the season, I hated the Musketeers and the Bulldogs. If they happened to be in post-season play, I would cheer for them like they were my own team. It's the solidarity that comes about by supporting a smaller ( Read more... )

Both IU and UE start their men's basketball seasons tonight.

Go Hoosiers!

Go Aces!

"I understand there is a group here from Duke. None of you have your shirts off and your faces aren't painted, so I can't recognize you." - Dr. Hauerwas, during his introductory remarks at today's Norris Valedictory Lectures.

I guess the Cameron Crazies are even represented in their Divinity School.

Went to the race with Aiden today. After I finally got him to get his hands off his ears (he had earplugs in, after all), he was animated the entire race! A friend got them for us at a very good deal. I'll post more on it later.

I'm glad Roy Williams finally got the monkey off his back. Of course, it wasn't with "his" players, right? Does ( Read more... )