OK. So here are my picks for the Final Four. Cornell, Kansas, Kentucky and Kansas State.
Well actually these were President Obama's picks, and unlike last year, he wasn't right on the money. Not even close.
The Final Four are Michigan State, Butler, West Virginia and Duke. I don't know much about most of the teams that made the Sweet Sixteen bracket, but I do know two. My homegrown Oakland Grizzlies lost early on to the Pitt Panthers. The Grizzlies must be applauded for their Herculean efforts.
And let's talk about the Michigan State Spartans. This is their second consecutive trip to the Final Four despite collective doubt from basketball seers and debilitating injuries and they have participated in March Madness six times over the last 13 seasons.
Point guard Kalin Lucas tore his Achilles tendon and cannot participate in the final games. He has passed the baton to Korie Lucious.
Instead of adopting a "Woe is me" attitude, Tom Izzo's team is out to prove they have the fortitude and talent to win it all.
The Spartan games have been entertaining nail-biters. Stadiums that hosted the March Madness games were filled with fans transfixed by joy. Their faces held such a radiance, they appeared years younger. And their bodies were so energized it took them on a natural high.
You know what. Just for four quarters, I would like to look years younger and be on a natural high.
GO SPARTANS
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