If the Lunatic had a second and third passion outside of college basketball (and of course, anything his kids or wife are doing), it would be golf and Broadway musicals.

Sometimes, timing happens where I get to enjoy all three. Today, it was finally warm enough to try to go golfing, so I rushed out to Mattaponi Springs for my first round of 2025 – and I actually played well for myself. Very pleased.

I got home in time to watch Alabama upset Auburn in overtime, as Mark Sears drove to the lane and hit a floater to give the Tide the victory over their in-state rival. I watched a little of the Kansas game as I tried to figure out pulling the box scores – I switched quickly over to watch SMU get beat by Florida State. Katie asked me if I cared about who won, and I said mainly just want to know for my bubble watch. And she said, Oh, its for the blog because you’re a nerd. I had no response to that.

Now, the family is getting ready to see Moulin Rouge at the Altria Theater. Katie is excited since she has inherited my love for the theater, and as she is sitting next to me, she is also thrilled that she made the blog. She loves being in the blog – especially for when she says something silly about college basketball – like her dad being a nerd.

So, rapid style – what can I add about the bubble.

• North Carolina is giving Duke in a battle they really need to have for more than bragging rights.
• Arkansas pulled off a huge victory against Mississippi State – defending two shots in the lane in the last seconds to preserve their win.
• Georgia beat Vanderbilt to continue to boost their resume
• Colorado State beat Boise State in a big Mountain West battle.
• Indiana came back to beat Ohio State – giving the Hoosiers a sweep over the Buckeyes, which might be important when comparing the two bubble teams.
• West Virginia won an important game for them against UCF to get to 10-10 in the Big 12
• Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s bubble might have lost as they were upset by Oklahoma State.

And so much more, I am sure I will catch up with everything tomorrow. But for now, it is time for Katie and me to enjoy some great music. Moulin Rouge is ready to begin.