Tag Archives: March Madness

A Poem for March Madness

As we enter March Madness, here’s a Komunyakaa poem that captures the joy and the significance of the game for young players.

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March Madness Is Divinest Sense (Sort of)

Having a March Madness bracket for poems provided excitement for kids and enlightenment for this teacher.

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The Call of the Steel Hoop

Celebrate March Madness with this “transcendent moment in sports” poem.

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March Madness and Then Some

Sports Saturday Even though it happened a week ago, I am still shaking my head at one of the most bizarre endings I have ever witnessed to a sports event. The University of Pittsburgh, ranked one in its region, and Butler University, last year’s tournament darling and eventual runner-up, were in the final seconds of […]

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March Madness, Lightning Strike or Slog?

Sports Saturday Once again March Madness is gripping America.  Once again we see Cinderella teams upsetting the giants (Northern Iowa upsetting top-seeded Kansas, Butler upsetting mighty Syracuse) and games won or lost on remarkable shots made in the waning seconds (Murray State, Michigan State).  Maryland, the team I was rooting for, made a miraculous last […]

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Hoops for Madness, Baseball for Lit

Sports Saturday March Madness—the American college basketball play-offs—is officially underway.  As is the tradition, the first round has witnessed a host of upsets, including Georgetown, a favorite in my area.  (Another favorite, Maryland, won late last night.)  As I scan the scores, I find myself wondering why there isn’t more good literature about basketball.  In fact, […]

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