VCU and High Point’s Cinderella Story Ends
If I had filled out a bracket this year, it would undoubtedly be shattered by now, like most others. Unfortunately, the two teams I was cheering for, VCU and High Point, have both exited the tournament.
The VCU Rams and High Point Panthers both saw their magical runs come to an end in the second round. They had a brief yet notable journey, but that was all it was.
Now, my attention turns to supporting whichever team is playing against Duke. It seems likely that if the Blue Devils don’t secure the championship, they’ll make a strong run for the Final Four.
As an 11 seed, Texas may have defeated Gonzaga, a 3 seed, but I just can’t bring myself to root for them. It’s just not the same feeling as cheering for VCU or High Point.
Had Vanderbilt pulled off a buzzer-beater against Nebraska, they could have become an exciting team to rally behind. Unfortunately, that moment didn’t happen.
This was as close as it gets. Perhaps Tyler Tanner simply forgot to call “bank” when taking the shot—a mistake he surely won’t repeat.
Is it too much to hope for an early exit for Duke before they reach the Final Four? I don’t think so.
A Cautionary Tale About Counterfeit Cash
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to post bail, avoid the temptation to pay with counterfeit bills. And if you mistakenly do, don’t try to overpay and instruct the judge to “keep the change.” That’s a surefire way to look even more foolish.
Patrick Alexander, 33, was arrested in Chesterfield, South Carolina, for trespassing. His bail was set at $250 by the judge.
When Alexander presented several $100 bills to Judge John Davis, he casually told the judge to keep the change, assuming it wouldn’t be an issue. However, the judge informed him that he couldn’t accept any additional money.
Upon inspection, the judge realized that the four $100 bills were suspect—the color seemed off, and they bore “Chinese writing” on the back.
A counterfeit pen confirmed the judge’s suspicions, leading to Alexander facing additional charges: one for forgery and another for contempt of court. His bond increased by $6,000, and the counterfeit cash was seized as evidence.
Celebrating with Food
– Byron writes:
Frasier here in West Chester, Ohio. I cooked a 17-pound brisket for 16 hours at 225 degrees to celebrate my early birthday. Go Miami Redhawks!
SeanJo
Happy birthday, Byron! Even though the RedHawks lost in the first round, you’ll always have their First Four victory over SMU—and this delicious brisket.
Bigfoot Sightings
– Jeff M. writes:
I live close to where many Bigfoot sightings have been reported. For a while, there were reports heading toward my area, but they seemed to veer off course. It’s a populated area, so if something real was roaming around, someone would have likely captured a photo.
SeanJo
Are you suggesting that a Bigfoot—or a family of them—was wandering the woods in Ohio? As for the maple season theory, are those folks wearing stilts and furry costumes?
Experts often mention the lack of photographic evidence, usually citing that most sightings happen too quickly, or people are too paralyzed with fear to grab their cameras.
Final Thoughts
That wraps up my thoughts for now. Enjoy the Second Round action today, and remember to keep sending in your food-related stories; it’s that time of year again.
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