If this NCAA tournament has taught us one thing, its that anything is possible. Even the little guys can make a run at the title, and they are finally catching up to the big guns. The improbable runs by VCU and Butler have captured the imaginations of American fans and has added some intrigue to one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
If this tournament has taught us anything else, it is that cheating pays off. Take a look at the other side of the bracket. The two teams left standing are led by two of the most notorious cheaters in college basketball. Jim Calhoun of Connecticut and John Calipari of Kentucky. There is a quip going around that Calipari is going to his first Final Four for the third time. His previous two appearances, with UMASS and Memphis, have been vacated because of serious recruiting violations. Calhoun is facing a suspension at the beginning of the Big East season next year because of recruiting violations. Is it worth it, to bring your school a title? It sure looks that way.
Calipari keeps getting major jobs, despite his shady past. Calhoun is considered a coaching legend. The fan bases don't care if you cheat to bring in a loaded roster, they just want the rings. The old adage goes "if you aint cheatin', you aint tryin." It has been paying off for these two schools, and the joy and jubilation they are feeling from this run can never be taken away by the NCAA. They aren't the only guys doing it, but they are having success with it. If you are going to make Final Fours or even BCS bowl games....Why not cheat?
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