I don't watch basketball very much. To me, it seems that all you need to see are the last few minutes to see the most important part of the game. The last few minutes last about 30 minutes anyway. But each year, as March Madness around the NCAA tournament grows more and more popular, I am reminded of the fact that "once upon a time" the NIT (National Invitation Tournament) was at one time the big dance. If you would like to know more about the origins of the NIT and NCAA tournaments you can alwahttp://www.modernmagellans.com/2008/03/ove...

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The Yankees-Blue Jays opener in the Bronx was rained out. Crap.http://belowthebeltway.com/2008/03/31/so-m...

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