The first weekend of the NCAAs had its ups and downs. A few thoughts from our perch here at mustache central:
- Georgia's Dennis Felton, from what we saw during initial games, had the only coaching mustache in the field of 65. A fine Chevron-style lip warmer - nothing special but also nothing to dismiss. Sadley, the Bulldogs were summarily dispatched in round one by Xavier.
- the AMI's guidance on tourney picks is thus far holding up pretty well - at least as well as anyone else's although, as we mentioned in our initial blog, those guys who think they are pro gamblers because they bet on Coppin State's girls lacrosse teams and carry around bet sheets on weekends will always say they are doing better.....and they generally are not.
- While we love Marquette's chances of advancing after downing Kentucky and its redneck coach Billy Gillespie, good Lord are they the most dreadful team to watch. It's like those old, all-white NBA teams of the 1950s that simply stalled and passed the ball around the court with textbook chest passes. Their style of play made me want to hang out with Jack Kevorkian. That being said, they won, and we like them to have a deep run.
- Mississippi Valley State, we are sorry. Very sorry.
- George Mason, was in fact, NOT this year's George Mason.
- Man it would have been nice to see Belmont beat Duke.
- Why did anyone think Arizona would beat West Virginia? Even Bobby Knight, who we love, was saying on ESPN he expected AZ to win. But they should NOT HAVE BEEN IN THE TOURNEY TO BEGIN WITH and they just were weak this year. Just not the Wildcats year.
That's about all from day one. We'll see what the rest of the weekend brings us. Carry on.
About afroman
The name “Abe Froman” is most commonly recognized as the ubiquitous and unseen character who’s identity is briefly assumed by actor Matthew Broderick in the film “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.” However, Abraham Froman is much more.
Dr. Froman, a Capricorn, began his career with AMI as an intern, and after receiving his certification in nuclear mustacheology in 2006, transitioned his role into the organization’s Director of Logistical Intelligence, focusing on research, government relations, intelligence gathering, grass roots advocacy, and song writing.
On October 25, 2008, he will ascend to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
“I am honored to assume the chair held by Drs. Snor and Perlut previously,” Froman said. “The Mustached American people need leadership, and I pledge that AMI, under my stewardship, will continue to provide it at a time when it is so desperately needed.”
Dr. Froman has said that his future goals for AMI are to create satellite campus’s overseas and to develop an annual event, to be known as "The Million Mustache March," each year in St. Louis, concluding under the world’s largest mustache – St. Louis’ Gateway Arch.
Froman formerly lived in the Chicago area where he ran a museum dedicated to the "Karate Kid" series of films starring the indefatigable Pat Morita.
As Abe likes to say, "One can never tire of Pat Morita."
Dr. Froman is also a periodic contributor to joesportsfan.com.