I love the NCAA basketball tournament. Despite the obvious corruption, both financial and of the academic standards of our leading universities, the tournament itself is a study in human grit, and the best that is in these players.

Stanford, Kentucky, and Gonzaga eliminated. A lot of upsets this round. Unfortunately, Duke is still involved, but you can’t have everything.

Pitt is still in there (wahoo!) after a couple of great games.

What is amazing is the look of determination, emotion, and joy in the players and those around them. It must be wonderful to be that emotionally involved in something. I hope the day never comes for these people to realize that none of this, or anything else, really matters.