A Taxing Situation...

This past weekend my husband and I did what every responsible, red-blooded American does this time of year. We watched basketball. Though every single team we like ruined their chances of a Final Four appearance early on...we still watched. Ever since the Jayhawks choked, I've got a better vested interest in the tournament.

As it stands, I don't care who wins the NCAA Tournament. Though I live in the Land of Green, I wasn't raised a Spartan...and I don't bleed green. My loyalties are with the UNC Tarheels and the Mizzou Tigers. Both not present in the 2010 Final Four.

Don't get me wrong, I highly admire Tom Izzo. Great coach. Widely respected. Proven track record. He is the coach I want and believe Mizzou's Mike Anderson to be. I dream of the day he brings the Tigers to the Final Four. When Tiger fans can erase the Quinn Snyder days from their devastating memories.

This year, despite the many attempts by co-workers to convert me, I will be rooting for the underdog. I want Butler to win. Why? Because, like Mizzou, they were not expected to make it to the Final Four. Because they've never made it there before. Because, just once I want Mike Krzyzewski to know the pain of loss.

Once a Duke fan, I have to admit that I'm tired of Duke winning. If it can't be my Tarheels, I don't want a North Carolina team to win. Sorry Mike.

And West Virginia? They too, know the glories of a winning season. In fact, they are the only in the nation to win a BCS game, a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game, and a NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament game all in one year. Only three years have passed since that milestone...so let someone else have the spotlight.

Yes, we enjoyed a weekend of basketball - some disappointments, one potential Cinderella story. So GO Butler Bulldogs! Or shall I say GO Butler Underdogs?

btw - we did our taxes too this weekend, owing the government a lot of money. No Cinderella story there.