The UConn players you see there are not celebrating. In fact, they're mourning the death of basketball, which happened at 9:23 p.m. Eastern time when UConn and Butler tipped off for the national title. Somewhere, James Naismith is rolling in his grave. I point out some incredulous stats that reveal why I think this was the worst basketball game ever played, and arguably the worst game in sports history. Here's one stat as an appetizer: The Butler player with the highest shooting percentage? Andrew Smith, who went 2-for-9 from the field...
I also discuss the future of college basketball and whether we can expect even more madness like this in the future of March Madness as long as the one-and-done rule is in effect.
Later, I talk NFL as Mike Vrabel was arrested for theft at an Indiana casino. I also talk MLB as the most intriguing series you can possibly imagine (based on how the season has started) is about to go down. I also get into news in the Barry Bonds case that could spell the end for the slugger.
Photo from latimesblogs.latimes.com