You hear the above quote a lot around this time of year, but what if Caesar had been wary; would we now have a delicious salad dressing named after him? (Doubtful.)
There really isn’t much to be wary of at this point in the month, except maybe March Madness; which, for me, is caused by an increasingly bumpy drive to work and the bill for a front-end alignment…damn pot-holes. Although, what March Madness really means for people is random betting on a sport you watch for 3 weeks out of the year.
Yes, the NCAA Basketball Championship is upon us and offices across the continent are now paying an employee to not only do their job, but also to be a bookie on the side. (That additional title doesn’t actually get mentioned to Pay-roll) It’s the time of year when even the lowliest of sports fans can be considered a genius, because it’s so ridiculously unpredictable. Upsets in this tournament are as common as hearing a Nickelback single on the radio: it happens, whether you like it or not.
The unpredictable nature of the NCAA tournament is why it’s a betting man’s worst nightmare. You could follow stats all year and stress over ever detail, making sure each decision you make is calculated; only to be out of the running after the first round. However, this is also what makes it so fun. Not only can anyone win (in fact, that’s usually what those wannabe bookies tell you if you’re unsure of throwing a fiver into the pot) but anyone can enjoy the chase. Take me for instance.
I’m a hockey fan. It’s the one sport I truly tune into with excitement year round (although, as a Leafs fan, that excitement doesn’t last long…until the trade deadline when we fans expect our team to magically transformed into a Cup Contender) Anyway, that said, I don’t like basketball – except when the Heritage Moment comes on TV – but, I will tune in to watch at least the occasional game during the NCAA tournament.
Do yourself a favour, and watch a game. You’ll see that these kids play with far more intensity and exuberance than any superstar in the NBA; they play because it’s all they have. They don’t have the Million-dollar endorsement deals and signing bonuses, they’re just playing to be champions…plus, it's the best way to determine how accurate a coin toss really can be...
Go Villanova! (My selections below)
-Crash-
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