These are strange days. The commissioner of the NFL has a salary of $1. The NCAA tournament will include 68 teams. Jim Calhoun somehow was allowed to coach a team to the Big East championship. Naturally, we’re wondering what the heck is going on, starting with …
1. Bracket fever » When Snoop Dogg has an ESPN Tournament Challenge page, you know it’s cool (or at least profitable). But we’re thinking expansion. How about an office bracket for accountants during tax season or a play-in game between sales reps who are struggling as the fiscal quarter ends? The possibilities are endless.
2. Kemba Walker’s Adonis DNA » Turns out Walker — not Charlie Sheen — is the true master of #winning. The Connecticut guard scored 130 points during the conference tournament as the Huskies became the first team to take the five-game scenic route to the Big East title.
3. Tiki Barber’s impeccable timing » Barber rushed for more than 5,000 yards from 2004 to 2006, then retired and watched the Giants win the 2007 Super Bowl. Now he’s contemplating a comeback because he’s broke … just as the NFL work stoppage kicks in. Ah, karma.
4. The NBA’s “celebration” of Latin heritage » For the last time, “El Heat” is not a Spanish translation of “Heat” and “Los Spurs” is not a Spanish translation of “Spurs.” Those aren’t even translations. Maybe the NBA should think about that next time. Oh, and the Spanish word for “Heat” is “Calor,” just in case anyone was wondering.
