By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- 2010 has been perhaps the most exciting NCAA Tournament in recent memory. This March Madness is yet another example of why the college hoops postseason is the best postseason around. It doesn’t need fixing; college football’s pathetic excuse for a postseason does. The run up to this Final Four featured comebacks, upsets and many incredibly close … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Final Horn
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Midwest Swing: Title Game Edition
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- Signs inside, outside and all over downtown Indy read "the road ends here." Indeed it did, my four venue, three city college basketball tour ended on this night. As did the championship aspirations of the 64th and final team. I literally teared up as Duke cut down the nets and hoisted the championship trophy because for me, the "Midwest Swing" … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Title Game Edition
Midwest Swing Elite 8 Edition
Paul M. Banks ST LOUIS-I got one of the best compliments ever following the taking of the picture you see above. Some random dude said something that made me think, "this must be what Justin Timberlake feels like every day." … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing Elite 8 Edition
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The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”
By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- Is there any better holiday than March Madness? Take it a step further: any better time of year? The long winter is finally over, people are coming out of hibernation, and for one month: everyone you know has a rooting interest in a team; even if it’s only because of office pools. In a couple hours, I’m about to embark on a journey that's more than … [Read more...] about The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”