The epidemic of political correctness has now smacked Ohio State University where it hurts the most...its athletic director apologizing to Michigan for a snarky remark about football. And I ask...why?

If you've ever wondered why people mess with something that works, read on. If you've ever wondered why fouls in January aren't fouls in March, read on. If you've ever wondered every year's trophy looks exactly alike, read on.

Their performance finally woke up the moribund gloom of the tournament's first day, and their following gave indication that championship basketball was relevant. The John Glenn 'Muskies' stole the first day's show.

The weekend's boys state tournament will be interesting for the fact of first-timers and teams that haven't been there in ages. But will fans who haven't been there in ages come to see it?

Despite the best efforts of our leaders, our teachers, our coaches, our clergy and our conscience, we continue to lose the battle against disrespect for authority and mean-spirited behavior. Translation: We are what we are!