weird feeling

[fatmenace]

First time in probably 25 years I didn't fill out a bracket for March Madness. Forgot it was even starting until I saw Facebook reminders to get the picks in. Followed Texas all year, watched Big 12 tournament...couldn't care less about the Big Dance. Haven't watched one minutes of it, or checked scores (other than Texas). I was even outraged when Texas got a ridiculous four seed.

I hope this is a temporary reprieve due to being more focused on other things, and not the signs of something more sinister, like a gradual disinterest in college basketball.

On the other hand, I wish the NBA playoffs would start tomorrow.

[fatmenace]

www.theonion.com/articles/area-man-constantly-mentioning-he-doesnt-own-a-tel,429/

[gk]

Same here. I didn't fill out a bracket. What's more, as of this moment, I have yet to watch a single minute of March Madness. Part/most of that is the fact that I traveled for work this week. But when I finally got the kids to bed tonight, grabbed a beer, and plunked down on the couch, I figured there may be another variable:

A BUNCH OF THE GAMES ARE ON CABLE.

Now, for most of you, this isn't a big deal, but we don't have cable. I know it's available streaming online, but that's gay.

But that means I wasn't being advertised to as much on the major networks (like I watch CBS anyway). So I wasn't getting subjected to the hype as much.

It's just a theory. And one probably not borne out of the ratings. But it probably partially explains my epic apathy towards this tournament.

(also, no top tier NBA prospects?)

[fatmenace]

(also, no top tier NBA prospects?)

That's been a real drag for me all season as well. Weak year.