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HokieAl
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So that’s why I’ve been less interested this year

I had this general feeling of boredom this year with the tournament but didn’t put a whole lot of thought into it. But the excessive P2 is clearly part of the problem. Too many big football school teams that are familiar. Too few mid majors in general. No Cinderella story at all (came close yesterday but nothing in the sweet 16). And no I don’t consider Arkansas from the SEC as a Cinderella. This is all just a bunch of overpaid players on over funded programs. #March malaise
Posted: 03/24/2025 at 09:27 AM ET
(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

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11 of the Sweet 16 are from the P2.**
Will StewartAdmin • 03/24/25 08:37 AM ET
Haven’t watched a minute of it
jms41 • 03/24/25 05:54 PM ET
I've only watched bits and pieces of it. **
LXNTN_HOKIE • 03/25/25 01:41 AM ET
And 22 of 68 from P2. Considering seeding, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.**
marcbvtgm • 03/24/25 01:38 PM ET
And honestly the teams aren't very good. When they eliminate the Acc that's
HokiePail • 03/24/25 01:05 PM ET
It seems to become more obvious......
2hhoop3 • 03/24/25 09:53 AM ET
This might very well be the POTD (with D = Decade...not Day)!**
Scream_On_D • 03/25/25 12:27 AM ET
I read a blog from a Federal Judge several months ago that laid out your
ancient alien 2018 • 03/24/25 06:41 PM ET
Everything is being corrupted in this world. The Devil at work.**
LXNTN_HOKIE • 03/25/25 01:45 AM ET
No prob with NIL. Prob is roster turn without penalty
3TechFanz • 03/24/25 04:04 PM ET
Yet dopey fans everywhere wanted the CFB and NIL 10 years ago.**
marcbvtgm • 03/24/25 01:42 PM ET
IMO the problems.....
2hhoop3 • 03/24/25 01:47 PM ET
What is this concept of "weakening the NCAA?" It's been about the most
King of Hokies • 03/24/25 01:33 PM ET
They have been feeble......
2hhoop3 • 03/24/25 01:41 PM ET
March madness grew exponentially in the 80's due to the upsets, and then
vtfin91 • 03/24/25 10:27 AM ET
I didn't even pick a bracket this year. I used to love filling out a
LXNTN_HOKIE • 03/25/25 01:51 AM ET
Yes, losing luster. Even the good majority of the Big 10 and SEC fans
HouClone • 03/24/25 11:59 AM ET
Perfect and well-reasoned description of how this plays out, especially
FlossEmVT • 03/24/25 10:21 AM ET
Agreed. I believe the fan backlash will be severe and will have major...
MP4VT2004 • 03/24/25 10:17 AM ET
The issue there is that most march madness followers are NOT fans
vtfin91 • 03/24/25 10:29 AM ET
So that’s why I’ve been less interested this year ◄
HokieAl • 03/24/25 09:27 AM ET
^This, I haven't watched a single game either, don't care to watch SEC/B10 **
Scream_On_D • 03/25/25 12:30 AM ET
I haven’t watched a single game. Of course I’ve been in Australia, New
AbsolutVT03 • 03/24/25 11:13 PM ET
I actually forgot there were games on last night.
Will StewartAdmin • 03/24/25 10:51 AM ET
You missed a lot of commercials telling gamblers not to harass players!!!!!
Stech • 03/24/25 03:43 PM ET
Yep, that's why there's TheScore**
TomTurkey • 03/24/25 01:18 PM ET
I look at scores & tune to watch final minutes of a close game & that's it.**
Hokester • 03/24/25 12:53 PM ET
That's what I do too.**
LXNTN_HOKIE • 03/25/25 01:55 AM ET
Yeah I haven’t watched much or even do a bracket this year. Not due to
Brewing_Hokie • 03/24/25 12:31 PM ET
It's fun to watch basketball teams with whole rosters
WildTurkE • 03/24/25 12:17 PM ET
A buddy and I were texting about Pedulla last night....
Will StewartAdmin • 03/24/25 08:22 PM ET
I like the headband because I can pick him out more easily as he is the
LXNTN_HOKIE • 03/25/25 02:00 AM ET
Everything you say is how I feel. This year the $$$ results are so obvious**
HokieMJL • 03/24/25 10:19 AM ET
$2 million per win to the conference **
AnotherTechW • 03/24/25 09:24 AM ET