Friday, March 17, 2006 Liz likes sports! Just thought I'd clarify that, in case you thought you'd stumbled onto Cash Milliondollars (which is delightfully consumed with the March Madness analysis, if you're into that sort of thing and don't already read it). Me, I'm not nearly so devoted. Brackets are strange and confusing, and I wish to have no dealings with them. However, this year I'm caring enough to officially root for the Wichita State Wheat Shockers in this year's NCAA tourney. Why? For one thing, they're called the Wheat Shockers. WHEAT SHOCKERS. That's their team name! Also, I don't if you can get more underdog-y than Wichita State. Just on principle. But they've had a strong season (25-8) and "knocked down a physically superior team with superior shooting and execution. Their defense took Seton Hall's three main scorers and forced them into miserable shooting performances." "Our last quote in practice was 'The smart take from the strong,'" WSU guard Matt Braeuer said. "Obviously, I think that happened (Thursday)." "The smart take from the strong." How great is that? Wichita State plays on Saturday. In case you're afraid that the Madness has consumed even me, fear not -- I will not be able to watch the game, as I've grifted press passes to Wizard World LA. But oh, I will be checking the scores. And I will be eagerly anticipating their arrival at the Sweet Sixteen. Go Wheat Shockers! | permalink blog • archives • photos • about • contact This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. All content © 2004.