Despite Selection Committee March Madness Has No Competition

Every year someone gets snubbed. Who should've been in and who was left out. Or who should be in this region or seeded too high vs. seeded too low. Yet the fans still watch. People still fill out brackets. Money being made. Money being won. Drama playing out like no other. True definition of reality tv on TruTV (when you can find it), TNT, TBS and CBS ! Cinderella's, powerhouses, blue bloods, small conferences, power conferences, emotion and eventually one shining moment every April. 6th day of the 2016 NCAA Tournament and the Madness is still continuing. The beauty of it every year is you know upset city is coming simply don't know who or how or when. In the words of Eminem you only get one shot do not miss your opportunity it only comes once in a lifetime. Those lyrics are symbolic to March Madness as 18-22 year olds (sometimes older) lay it all out on the line and their respective coaching staffs / fan base.

Royals Aim For 3rd Straight World Series Appearance

The Royals defeated the Mets 4-1 to capture the 2015 World Series. It was the organization first Fall Classic championship since 1985 back when Hall Of Famer George Brett was the face of the team. During the 2014 World Series Kansas City lost to San Francisco in Game 7 at home. A total crusher. Yet it was the first playoff appearance and first World Series appearance since 1985. They had a dramatic run in 2014 winning the Wild Card in the American League. Then an epic Wildcard game comeback to advance to the Division Series. In 2015 KC entered Spring Training on a mission. They won the AL Central. Then beat the upstart Houston Astros in the Division Series and advanced to play the Mets in the World Series by finishing off Toronto in the ALCS. This year entering Spring Training this KC ball club are looking for their 3rd straight Fall Classic appearance and looking to repeat as World Series champions. Back 2 Back as Drake would say. One team that will have a say so potentially are those previously mentioned Houston Astros. As well as a handful of other teams in the American League. The bulls eye is certainly on the World Champs back.

Omaha Calls It Quits

A few weeks after the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in a defensive slug fest to win Super Bowl 50, their starting quarterback is retiring. The sheriff which Peyton Manning is also known by is riding of into the sunset. Manning was the number one overall selection by the Indianapolis Colts back in 1997. One of his 1997 NFL Draft classmates defensive back Charles Woodson is also retiring. Manning evened in Superbowl record with the Broncos at 1-1. With the help of John Elway who's now a Denver Broncos executive reverse the Superbowl XLVIII defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. In Indianapolis Peyton Manning split a pair of Superbowl appearances first defeating Chicago then losing to Indianapolis. Little brother Eli Manning of the New York Football Giants and big brother Peyton are tied with 2 Lombardi trophies apiece. Peyton will always be affectively known for calling out the MIKE (opponents middle linebacker) and during pre snap read yelling out Omaha which could be a real audible or fake audible.

Pathers/Cardinals Vying For 2nd Super Bowl Trip In Their Respective Franchise History

Both teams defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to get to their only Super Bowl appearance. Most recently the Cardinals won at home during the 2008 NFC Championship Game. Advancing to the Super Bowl and thanks to a Larry Fitzgerald touchdown took a late 4th quarter lead. The following possession Big Ben threw for the game winning score. Carolina took Tom Brady and the Patriots down to the wire losing on a game ending field goal. Prior to that the Panthers came into Philadelphia and new Lincoln Financial Field to win the 2003 NFC Championship Game by running the ball and playing defense. For Carolina their is a chance to see Brady and New England once again if they can win at home and New England win on the road. If Arizona wins they won get Big Ben this time yet they'll get a former Super Bowl winner either way in Manning or Brady. Charlotte will be site on Sunday as the top 2 seeds in the NFC square off. Charlotte has been hit with snow and ice. So it will be interesting to see if the conditions play a major factor in the game.

Manning vs. Brady Brady vs. Manning For The Umpteenth + Probably Final Time

It's actually the 17th time they'll meet overall. When the AFC Championship Game kicks off. Through 16 combined meetings from the regular season and playoffs Brady all with New England leads Manning with Indianapolis and Denver 11-5. Manning sat out a Sunday night contest this season in which Denver came back at home in the 4th quarter and forced overtime to defeat New England. Both teams meet 2 years ago in the AFC Championship Game Denver won the game prior to losing to Seattle in the Superbowl. Meanwhile the Patriots hung on to survive in the Superbowl a season ago vs. Seattle. Brady won his 4th Superbowl overall 1st since 2004-05. Manning still seeking his 2nd Superbowl which could be his final season. He's 1-2 overall in the final game of the NFL season 1-1 while in Indianapolis. Winning vs. Chicago. Losing vs. New Orleans. The winner will head to Santa Clara in a few weeks for Superbowl 50 vs. the winner of Arizona/Carolina.

Cardinals Sopohmore Christian McCaffrey Rose Bowl + NCAA Single Season Record Setter

During the 2015 season sophomore Christian McCaffrey had a season for the ages. The all purpose back broke Barry Sanders NCAA single season record. Barry Sanders amassed over 3,200 all purpose yards while at Oklahoma State in 1988. 27 years later Sanders son is the back up running back to McCaffrey at Stanford. 2016 Rose Bowl 45-16 Iowa steam rolled by Stanford. Christian McCaffrey put on a show in Pasdena. 368 combined total yards breaking the Rose Bowl record. Becoming the 1st player in the Rose Bowl 102 year history to gain 100 yards each rushing and receiving. 2016 season it will be so fun to watch Watson of Clemson and McCaffrey of Stanford. Both players finished behind Alabama running back Derrick Henry during Heisman voting yet it maybe a 1-2 race next season between those two.

Nick Saban 'And Another One' National Title That Is

1 National Championship while coaching LSU now after handing Clemson their only defeat on the 2-15-16 Nick Saban won his 4th National Championship as head coach of Alabama. 5 overall titles for Mr. Blindside. Yeah, Saban had a role in the movie about Michael Oher was Sandra Bullock. Gutsy 4th quarter onside call by Saban with 10 minutes left scored tied 24-24, probably was the difference. Alabama executed the play against Clemson. Which eventually led to a touchdown and a lead that the Crimson Tide would not relinquish. Last year this time Alabama was knocked out in the semifinal round by eventual National Champion Ohio State. This year they would not be denied even as a one loss team. Made quick work during a semifinal shutout of Michigan State 38-0. Then took home the trophy after denying Clemson of an undefeated season, with all the chips on the table.