Thanks for the Distractions

My personal message to the Colts, Irish, Hoosiers, and Bulldogs:

THANKS!

Andrew Luck and the Colts, that comback and winning touchdown on the last play of the game yesterday was awesome!

Notre Dame, thanks for a great season.  What a fantastic defense, led by the most deserving Heisman candidate this year despite the fact he's not a quarterback or running back or even receiver.  Hope you get the trophy, Te'o.

The Indiana Hoosiers are finally back after wandering in the wilderness these many years after the silly firing of Bob Knight.  Cody Zeller, I hope you lead your talented and athletic team all the way to the national championship this year.  If the team doesn't quite make it all the way, I hope you forego that ridiculous contract that awaits you in the NBA and come back for one more shot at the title.  The big question for now is, who's going to be the first team to defeat the #1 Hoosiers this season?  I'm guessing a Big 10 team is going to trip the Hoosiers eventually.  But just maybe this team's the one to repeat the 1976 perfect season.

Butler is making some noise.  Great job beating the Tar Heels in Maui.  The Bulldogs have added some nice new pieces to the team.  The Atlantic 10 is going to be much tougher than Horizon ever was, so it will be a very difficult road to get back into the tournament.  I don't expect another trip to the final game, but a Sweet 16 berth would sure be nice this year.

All of these Indiana teams are providing me a very pleasant distraction to the horrible news from the rest of the country and world. 

Thanks to all of you!