Memphis vs. Kansas: The Interlude


UCLA did not, in fact, call.  They didn't raise, either.  They folded.


Back to the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four in San Antonio


Between Saturday's semifinals and Monday night's championship game, a lot went on.  The first issue was tickets - many UCLA and North Carolina fans couldn't stomach sticking around.  Many Kansas and Memphis fans who were shut out of the semis took a shot at seeing the final game.  The buying, selling and trading of seats turned San Antonio into the ticket world equivalent of Hong Kong. 

Despite UCLA's loss in the semis, the thought of not showing up for the finals was never an issue for my associate Craig and I.  March Madness is America at its most gonzo.  In the words of Hunter Thompson, "We'd be fools not to ride this strange torpedo to the end."

Sunday we recharged in Austin.  In the afternoon we did some light shopping then joined our hosts at a youth soccer game.  When we asked young Max if being on the wrong end of a 9-0 thumping provided any epiphanies, he offered, "Don't go into battle tired and shorthanded."   That kind of anti-Rumsfeldian insight will serve him well in life. 

Nothing "Friendly" about 9-0.

Sunday night meant a visit to the Saxon Pub, where The Resentments were playing.  I opened up to the eclectic music and eclectic crowd by drinking an eclectic brew, the Live Oak Pale Ale.  It had a beautiful copper color topped with a thick rich head - much like Rocky Petralia in the summer of '81. 


The Saxon pays homage to Def Leppard's drummer.

Epiphany - If you need to get over the sting of traveling 1500 miles to see your favorite team lose a basketball game, try this recipe:  Warm friends, cold beer and good music.  The world will feel right again.


   


 

 del.icio.us  Stumbleupon  Technorati  Digg 

 

What did you think of this article?




Trackbacks
  • No trackbacks exist for this entry.
Comments

  • 4/1/2010 2:27 AM Holy Quran wrote:
    Despite UCLA's accident in the semis, the anticipation of not assuming up for the finals was never an affair for my accessory Craig and I. March Madness is America at its a lot of gonzo. In the words of Hunter Thompson, "We'd be fools not to ride this aberrant abate to the end hadith.
    Reply to this
  • 5/3/2010 6:19 PM Masters Tickets wrote:
    Like any game it seems that the final four NCAA basketball for men’s had too some difficulties and issues! The first issue being tickets! It is only natural that the North Carolina as well as UCLA fans are not able to adjust themselves sticking around. One can only imagine if it were compared to Hong Kong. If I were you I would have watched the game sitting at my home eating pizza!
    Reply to this
  • 5/31/2010 12:01 PM GONZALEZ28Josie wrote:
    The loan suppose to be important for guys, which want to organize their career. In fact, that is very comfortable to get a short term loan.
    Reply to this
  • 7/5/2010 4:50 PM Tickets wrote:
    What an epic game. Both teams played hard and with a lot of heart. I really think the best team won that day. I hope to see more games like this in the coming years. I really enjoyed the game.
    Reply to this
Leave a comment

 Enter the above security code (required)

 Name

 Email (will not be published)

 Website

Your comment is 0 characters limited to 3000 characters.