This board has been so dead lately that I figured you all must be doing the same thing that I am doing - following the NCAA tourney.

On Saturday, I watched the tourney games and then later that evening happened to see part of an NBA game. What a difference in terms of excitement and intensity! I will take the college game over the NBA any day of the week.

My bracket has not been doing that great but my Final 4 is still alive: Arizona, Kentucky, Texas and Syracuse with Arizona defeating Texas in the Championship game. I am sticking with those picks but I certainly don't plan on putting any money on that opinion.

What great games so far. The Arizona/Gonzaga game was a classic and the buzzer beater by Marlyand was incredible. I rank the NCAA tourney just below the Derby in my list of favorite sporting events.

Toss in the fast approaching opening day in baseball along with the Masters and this is great time of year for a sports fan and a nice diversion from current world events (which may be the real reason that this board has been so dead lately).

Chris