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It’s been a tough season for Villanova, to say the least. Despite a highly touted recruiting class, the Wildcats have struggled. Though, hope remains for a run deep into the Big East Tournament.

March Madness doesn’t officially start for another 10 days, but make no mistake, the push for the NCAA tournament is just as maddening.

There’s been an awful lot of talk recently about compensating collegiate athletes. Some argue these athletes are being exploited by the NCAA.
Fair or foul?

I intended on posting this about 12 hours ago. Unfortunately, I spent the entirety of the morning cuddling with my toilet. Nonetheless, I’ve overcome sickness, fever, and sleep deprivation to bring you a recap of Sunday’s events. You can thank me later.

The action was thrilling, the endings were breathtaking, and Gus Johnson reminded us why he’s the voice of March Madness. It wasn’t all roses, though, and despite the exciting finishes, college basketball still leaves me scratching my head.

Exciting? Sure.
Entertaining? Maybe.
Well played? Hardly.

It’s difficult to preview the NCAA Tournament. For one, I don’t have the time to watch enough college basketball to know everything there is to know about all 64 teams. Secondly, I can’t even name all 64 teams.

March. Warmer weather, extended daylight, and of course, college basketball. Unfortunately for me, my Villanova Wildcats are withering away as the NCAA postseason approaches.

With all due respect to Butler and Duke (OK, I don’t mean that. I don’t really respect Duke and their “basketball pwayers”), I’m relieved the NCAA tournament has finally concluded. With the exception of Monday night’s finale, the 2010 Final Four flopped.

The Final Four has been determined. For those of you that had a #1, a #2, and two #5’s in your Final Four, please give yourself a round of applause. For those of you that just clapped, you’re all liars. Shame on you. Let’s review the Elite Eight.