The NCAA didn't want Grand Rapids to host part of March Madness, the ultimate in basketball, but what do they know. The VanAndel would have been the perfect choice.
Okay, enough sour-grapes. They do love us for hockey.
Jimmer Fredette and his third-seeded BYU Cougars only reached the Round of 16 during last month's NCAA tournament, a somewhat disappointing result. However, that hasn't made college basketball's Player of the Year any less popular on campus.
In fact, the BYU administration recently asked the senior to stop attending classes, because his mere presence was affecting the learning environment at the Provo, UT, college. Fredette will complete the reminder of his courses online.
When you are watching the NCAA Tournament this month, expect to see many shots of cheerleaders, particularly during timeouts. And why not? These young (mostly) ladies are athletes in their own right, and add a lot to the ambiance
In the past, when watching the NCAA Tournament, CBS would switch to another close game right in the middle of a game I wanted to see. But this year, I will be able to control what game I want to see. Power to the remote!
