That San Diego State/Florida Atlantic U game (who ever heard of FAU?) was why I watch – not for “my team” but for “the game.” That makes it even more special: They’re playing because they really care, and that sense brings back some of the joy of sports. Many of these kids (some are teenagers) know they aren’t going to make a living playing basketball they’re too short or otherwise not big enough, there simply aren’t enough paying jobs in professional basketball for all but the best, and so on. In the best games, both on the men’s and women’s sides, there’s a sense of urgency and devotion, of real passion. Better than the NBA.”Īnd he’s kind of right. (I’m writing this on Monday, so we don’t quite know the winner, but we’re assuming it will be/was UConn.) My friend Charlie texted: “Watch it. This year’s tournament, though, seemed somehow different. Johns games, but the last NCAA I remember featured Michael Jordan. When I was a kid, my dad took me to some NYU and St. (I can probably name three of the last five champions, which gives you some idea of my level of involvement.)Ĭollege, to me, is even less appealing.
I don’t watch much basketball usually, I tune into the NBA playoffs when (if) things get interesting. Have you seen baseball with the pitch clock? It’s a new game.
