The Good, the Bad, and the Joakim Noah

Getting fully immersed in college hoops around tourney time doesn’t mean just following PRIs, AP Polls, and the scoreboard.  To be a real fan, emotional, moral, and philosophical involvement is key to appreciating and understanding the complex world of NCAA basketball.
 

Of course, sometimes people get caught up in the negative aspects of athletes outside of the arena, like Gonzaga’s ‘shroom habit, or Bobby Knight’s unquenchable hellfire.  So here are some positive things that happened outside the lines.
 

First, sports marketing students at Central Florida have set up a fund raising agency with the intention of helping out hurricane victims in New Orleans.  Awesome, guys.  I like what I’m seeing.
 

Elsewhere, Joakim Noah hasn’t taken a swipe at any women or seniors in over 24 hours.  I like that improvement, bud.  Really showing me something. 
 

Lastly, the Illinois hit-and-run drunk driver has made it clear he intends to give himself up peacefully- although not just yet.  I think we could all take a page out of that guy’s book.
 

If you want to see all of the feel-good stories on the hardwood, though, you’re going to have to get NCAA basketball tickets at StubHub.com.     


 

Posted in General on February 21, 2007

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