tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-67181058055459346162008-03-20T14:33:00.004-04:002008-03-20T15:51:04.743-04:00I've been doing a little bit of Twittering, rather than editing posts. <a href="http://twitter.com/danshanoff">Follow along here</a>.<br /><br />After a brief bit of drama from 14-seed uber-Cinderella Georgia against Xavier, it's been 3-for-3 on chalk this afternoon, including 2 relatively non-competitive games (including a 5/12 between Temple and Michigan State).<br /><br />Every year I'm hit with the same conflicting sensations during the first afternoon:<br /><br />Would I rather have my pick be right or to see an upset? Watching Xavier (who I picked) against Georgia (great story, 14-seed), that was in full effect.<br /><br />Given the slim chance that any of us have of winning our various pool groups -- and the power of the collective enjoyment of seeing upsets, I think you have to subjugate your personal interest in being right for the greater good (and fun) of seeing upsets.<br /><br />If you pick an upset AND root for an upset THEN get that upset, presumably that's the ideal scenario...<br /><br />But the contrary is true, too: If you pick an upset AND root for an upset BUT your underdog loses? That's just the worst.<br /><br />Enjoy the late-afternoon set, everyone. I'll pop in, and feel free to add in your own comments.<br /><br />-- D.S.<br /><br />PS: I love CBSSports.com's "VIP" line for watching on-demand video of live games. I particularly like the detail where they show me where I'd be if I WASN'T a "VIP."DanShanoff.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126386161198401693noreply@blogger.com