I can see the headlines already: “March Madness Ratings Hit 10 Year Low,” “Dick Vitale Falls Asleep During Sweet 16 Broadcast,” “JJ Redick Vows to Shoot From Halfcourt Only.”
Last March saw the clash of two titanic teams in the championship game. The Illinois juggernaut against the star studded Chapel Hill globetrotters. It was the dream matchup that fans hoped for all season, praying the teams made it to the big game. Fans got their wish and the game did not disappoint.
For obvious reasons, this year’s recent Illinois-Carolina game was slightly less electrifying. As fans look at the desolate college landscape, many are asking themselves, What is there to hope for this year?