Madness. Simply Put.

March Madness--no other term could describe it.

A wide-open men's field where upsets abounded, culminating in a Final Four without a single #1 seed--but boasting a 2, 3, 4, and an #11. Only four people playing ESPN's Bracket Challenge got the right teams in the Final Four. That's right, four.

And on the women's side, top-ranked UNC gets the #1 seed in the same division as the top 4 teams in the nation, battles Vandy on its own home floor in the second round, and survives Tennessee to make the Final Four. And now, to join them, are 2 other ACC teams (as if they weren't sick enough of their league-mates) and Augustus n' Friends from LSU. Vince-sanity. (Or in the case of the last one, enough to PISTOL Pete you off, eh?)

My picks, and I'll put them in writing now, Florida and UCLA for the Men's Title, LSU/UNC for the women's.
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For once in my life, I strongly disagree with Jeff Fisher. "Fish" co-chaired the competition committee which is trying to crack down (further) on excessive celebrations in the NFL. It drives me insane the importance put on this...I think it's bull. If a guy scores, makes a sack, makes a stop, or just makes a play, let him celebrate! As long as he doesn't take up a media break or the fall of a play clock, let 'er roll, buddy. Sure, it's a team sport, but it's the individual that makes (or doesn't make) the play that decides the game. If it were all-team, then there would be no scores, as the individuals make the difference.
However, the committee still allows many things, which I like, but calling celebrations on the ground or with props "unnecessary" while allowing dancing and dunking the ball is a pointless double-standard. Props showcase creativity and showmanship while the spotlight is on them, and celebrating with teammates promotes the team concept and sharing glory. However, either will result in a penalty, and possible fines. If a guy starts celebrating while on the ground, he will still be fined. The response? "Get up!"
Heinous. Truly heinous.

Don't keep a player from enjoying his moment as he sees fit. If "the league" had its way, players would work as automotons, and that's boring as hell. The Arena game is a lot more relaxed on this, with prechoreographed multiplayer celebrations and far more opportunities to do them.

And the bottom line, in my opinion? This isn't the owners' league. This isn't even the players' league. This league is for, and supported by, the fans. And from what I've gathered, the fans want to see the playmakers have a little fun. Back off, big money; let the man march.
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Also, I'm going to respond to some rumors that the Ravens are looking to snap up "Air" McNair. No way.
VY, his disciple, set to come in. Mac signed to a one year hitch, and likely nearing retirement. Boller set in the job in Ravens-ville, meaning #9 would have to battle for his spot if he were to go? Not gonna happen.
I'd need hours and tons of research to adequately cover the league's quarterback mess, but mark my oh-so-expert words: McNair's not going anywhere this season.