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Sports by Swift
by Harold T. Swift
Harold Swift is a doctoral student at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
by Harold T. Swift
Harold Swift is a doctoral student at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
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Champions aren't made in the gyms.
Champions are made from something
they have deep inside them -- a desire, a
dream, a vision. (Muhammad Ali)
Champions are made from something
they have deep inside them -- a desire, a
dream, a vision. (Muhammad Ali)
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March Sadness!
It’s that time of year again! The snow is gone and the sun is shining. The days
are longer and the nights are shorter. Without a doubt, spring is in the air. But the
aroma of intense college basketball is the overwhelming scent filling the sky. It’s
March Madness Baby! I’m not Dickey V, but I get just as excited as him this time of
the year. This is when the hunter becomes the hunted and the mentally weak crack
under pressure. Unfortunately, this is also when traumatic memories are etched in
the minds of many, because only one team will cut down the net as “One Shining
Moment” plays in the background. Although they call it March Madness it becomes
more like March Sadness, but the crying and whining starts way before the
tournament begins.
It usually starts during championship week, when all of the analysts begin
predicting who’s in, who’s on the bubble, and who’s out. I can not believe how
much weight these non-athletic, want-a-be basketball players, analysts have on the
sway of who makes it to the dance. Joe Lunardi is the voice of reason for ESPN and
his Bracketology concept is highly valued by many. He gets millions of hits on his
website during basketball season from college basketball fans seeking his advice. I
think it is ludicrous that his input or any other analyst’s prediction should have any
bearing on the 65 teams selected, but contrary to popular opinion, it does.
If it does not, please explain how Mississippi State University did not make it in
the NCAA tournament. They had the SEC Championship game signed and sealed,
but could not deliver during the final seconds against the Kentucky Wildcats. “Lady
Luck” was definitely on the side of Coach Calipari and his crew, because if
DeMarcus Cousins does not get the put back, MSU walks away as the SEC
champions and their in the tournament. Yet, they oust MSU from the tournament and
offered them an invitation to the “Toilet Bowl Tournament”, the NIT.
Last but never least, is the Duke Blue Devils. How in the world did they get a #1
seed? I can not wrap my brain around this decision. The ACC was weaker then the
Big Ten and the Big Ten was weak this year. Not to mention, the Wisconsin Badgers
handed the Blue Devils a “Big L” this season during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Coach K, but not to the point of giving him and his
team favor over another team that deserves to have the #1 seed (hint: West Virginia).
To make matters worst, they gave them the easiest route to the Elite Eight by
placing them in the South region. This is clearly where the Kansas Jayhawks should
be, seeing that they are the #1 team in college basketball. It is only proper to seed
them in less demanding region. In the Midwest region, the Jayhawks will have to go
through Michigan State University (13) or Maryland (20) as well as Georgetown (14)
or Ohio State University (5). All four teams are ranked in the Top 20. While the Blue
Devils may have to face Louisville, Purdue (10), Villanova (9), or Notre Dame, these
teams rankings and quality of play down the stretch has been far from remarkable.
The Purdue Boilermakers are without their second leading scorer, Robbie
Hummel and the Louisville Cardinals have been inconsistent the entire season.
They have been a mere shell of themselves compared to last year, so do not let the
name fool you. Their bark is definitely worst than their bite. Needless to say, the only
ranked team they may face will be the Villanova Wildcats, but that would not be until
the Elite Eight. Now you tell me, is that fair?
Fair or not, the 2010 NCAA “March Madness” Tournament has begun and I am
geeked. My advice to everyone is to go get your food, drinks, and put on your favorite
college team paraphernalia, because it is SHOWTIME BABY! By the way, don’t forget
to get some tissue, just in case your team gets sent packing.
--------------------------------
Posted CVs March 19, 2010
It’s that time of year again! The snow is gone and the sun is shining. The days
are longer and the nights are shorter. Without a doubt, spring is in the air. But the
aroma of intense college basketball is the overwhelming scent filling the sky. It’s
March Madness Baby! I’m not Dickey V, but I get just as excited as him this time of
the year. This is when the hunter becomes the hunted and the mentally weak crack
under pressure. Unfortunately, this is also when traumatic memories are etched in
the minds of many, because only one team will cut down the net as “One Shining
Moment” plays in the background. Although they call it March Madness it becomes
more like March Sadness, but the crying and whining starts way before the
tournament begins.
It usually starts during championship week, when all of the analysts begin
predicting who’s in, who’s on the bubble, and who’s out. I can not believe how
much weight these non-athletic, want-a-be basketball players, analysts have on the
sway of who makes it to the dance. Joe Lunardi is the voice of reason for ESPN and
his Bracketology concept is highly valued by many. He gets millions of hits on his
website during basketball season from college basketball fans seeking his advice. I
think it is ludicrous that his input or any other analyst’s prediction should have any
bearing on the 65 teams selected, but contrary to popular opinion, it does.
If it does not, please explain how Mississippi State University did not make it in
the NCAA tournament. They had the SEC Championship game signed and sealed,
but could not deliver during the final seconds against the Kentucky Wildcats. “Lady
Luck” was definitely on the side of Coach Calipari and his crew, because if
DeMarcus Cousins does not get the put back, MSU walks away as the SEC
champions and their in the tournament. Yet, they oust MSU from the tournament and
offered them an invitation to the “Toilet Bowl Tournament”, the NIT.
Last but never least, is the Duke Blue Devils. How in the world did they get a #1
seed? I can not wrap my brain around this decision. The ACC was weaker then the
Big Ten and the Big Ten was weak this year. Not to mention, the Wisconsin Badgers
handed the Blue Devils a “Big L” this season during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Coach K, but not to the point of giving him and his
team favor over another team that deserves to have the #1 seed (hint: West Virginia).
To make matters worst, they gave them the easiest route to the Elite Eight by
placing them in the South region. This is clearly where the Kansas Jayhawks should
be, seeing that they are the #1 team in college basketball. It is only proper to seed
them in less demanding region. In the Midwest region, the Jayhawks will have to go
through Michigan State University (13) or Maryland (20) as well as Georgetown (14)
or Ohio State University (5). All four teams are ranked in the Top 20. While the Blue
Devils may have to face Louisville, Purdue (10), Villanova (9), or Notre Dame, these
teams rankings and quality of play down the stretch has been far from remarkable.
The Purdue Boilermakers are without their second leading scorer, Robbie
Hummel and the Louisville Cardinals have been inconsistent the entire season.
They have been a mere shell of themselves compared to last year, so do not let the
name fool you. Their bark is definitely worst than their bite. Needless to say, the only
ranked team they may face will be the Villanova Wildcats, but that would not be until
the Elite Eight. Now you tell me, is that fair?
Fair or not, the 2010 NCAA “March Madness” Tournament has begun and I am
geeked. My advice to everyone is to go get your food, drinks, and put on your favorite
college team paraphernalia, because it is SHOWTIME BABY! By the way, don’t forget
to get some tissue, just in case your team gets sent packing.
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Posted CVs March 19, 2010
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