I'm a little peeved that I'll miss the opening tip-off(s) of the NCAA basketball tournament today (due to a previously scheduled appointment with a certain proctologist), but I think there will be more than enough games on TV to satisfy my addiction.

It seems there are only two things on TV this week: basketball and Japan-- Charlie Sheen makes three. I'll try to limit my viewing. Actually, I'll tire quickly, so not to worry on overdosing.

I decided to make my picks this year--just for my own amusement. If the President can make his choices public, so can I.

Final Four: Kentucky, Pitt, and San Diego State beating Notre Dame to win the whole enchilada. I enjoy going out on a limb with my selections. It's my rebellious nature--being different.

Why do I pick SDSU to become national champs, you ask? Because I know nothing about them! Never watched them play. Ignorance is bliss! Besides, they only lost two games all year. I smell upset(s). I also like the weather in San Diego. Not that that has anything to do with basketball.

By the way, my alma mater (Ind. U.) didn't make it into the tourney. My birth city of South Bend has Notre Dame. And I'm rooting for my "local" schools-- Purdue, Butler, and Indiana State. Butler was runner-up last year (to Duke).

Otherwise, I really don't give a rat's behind who wins. It's all entertainment. How about you?