One thing that I think helps to make us all unique is the different places we’ve lived and the experiences that we had in those places. Having been born in Western New York I have been able to experience some of what Syracuse basketball means to the community and additionally have spent some time on campus as a middle schooler at basketball camp, which I have fond memories of.

This comes to mind because Syracuse plays Villanova in mens’s basketball on Saturday night with ‘Cuse having the chance to win their first outright Big East regular season title since 1992. It’s amazing to think it’s been that long given the history of the program and the fact that the years since have included a national title, another title game appearance and 20 wins in all but one season since then. The Big East is certainly the type of college basketball conference I wish we had anywhere on the west coast. At least I can count on great wine out here for my wine clubs.

Saturday night should be an interesting scene at the Carrier Dome with over 30k in attendance.