VCU Wins - Everything Is Right With The World

Despite the news from Japan, the unrest in Libya, and our struggling American economy, I went to bed last night knowing everything was right with the world....all thanks to Virginia Commonwealth's win over Kansas in San Antonio, TX 71-61 yesterday.

Should yesterdays final score surprise anyone?
Should Kansas players and fans bow their heads in shame?
Of course, not.

Cypress Hill's B Real...Oh...
My bad, it's VCU Coach Shakur Smart

There is no shame for Kansas.
They are in good company amongst the teams shocked by VCU's coach Shakur Smart and his team.

VCU had already beaten teams from the PAC-10, Big East, Big 10, and the ACC before Sunday's game against Kansas.

On and on VCU has marched, gaining strength with every stunning upset.
And Kansas was just another step.

The VCU's unlikely success through this year's NCAA tournament is precisely why most college hoop fans love to watch the dance this time of year.
It's called March MADNESS for a reason.
There is also a reason it is not called March Just-What-You'd-Expectedness.
(Besides the fact that Just-What-You'd-Expectedness is not catchy enough for a good advertising campaign.)

Every year, college basketball has a Cinderella team making it at least to the Sweet 16.
And VCU fits that mold so perfectly.
They are the very definition of a Cinderella team.
Many TV sports talking-heads felt they didn't deserve a spot in the tournament.
And, once they had been selected to participate, most of them picked against them every step along the way to San Antonio.

Yet, look at them now.
On to Houston, Tx and The Final Four.

Big-ups to Coach Smart and his team of over-acheivers.
Thanks for keeping the spirit of the NCAA tournament alive and thanks for restoring my belief that all is right with the world.



Respect the BC Foo!