Augusta is special

Top ten reasons to love the Masters
Below are some of reasons everyone should watch the Masters.
10. The flowers-Wow is all that can be said. The same is true of the grass. Any of us who play in the yard are jealous.
9. Tiger Woods- No matter where he plays Tiger draws attention. No where is that more true than in Augusta even in 38th place like this year.
8. Tradition. There are so many things but one symbolizes the event. That is the ceremonial tee off of legends of the game. This year Arnie and Jack hit the first balls. Greats like Byron Nelson and Sam Snead have done it in the past. One can only imagine who might do it in the future. Awesome.
7. The crowds. You have to love what are affectionately known as the Masters roars. Probably the greatest display of fan behavior ever.
6. The underdog. Jack in 1986, Freddy this year, it just seems someone emerges each year as a crowd favorite. Usually it is someone who has faded into the history books until they make that trip down Magnolia Lane.
4. The green jacket. Probably the most recognizeable symbol of victory in any sport. Even the Stanley cup or Lombardi trophy do not match it.
3. History. A book on the history of the game could be written without leaving the historic grounds of Augusta National.
2. Jim Nantz and friends. Nothing in the world of sports broadcasting comes close to the job these guys do each April.
1. Just because it is the Masters. That is reason enough

Pack should be in

I doubt seriously anyone on the committee that will decide who is in the NCAA tournament will read this but this is my place to put in my two sense and there is no reason N.C. State should not be in the field to play for the national title. They have proven to be in the top 64 teams in the country. If they are not in it is going to be an injustice.
They should be in because they have showed they can play with anyone in the country. They dominate Duke but couldnt finish the job. They nearly beat UNC today and those efforts need to be recognized. They beat Texas and made it to the semifiinals of the ACC tournament.
If they are not in State fans need to accept a place in the NIT tournament. Growing a program takes time and for the first time since Herb Sendek was on the sidelines there is hope. I just hope Coach Gotts doesn't end up in the same situation by State fans who thinks the Pack will ever be on the level of Duke or Carolina. Be proud Pack fans, the future is bright.