Barack Obama knows more about hoops than I do
Just watched Barack Obama fill out his bracket with ESPN's Andy Katz, picking North Carolina, his workout pals, to win it all.
I am not sure whether this is a good or bad thing, but the president of the United States knows way more about the teams involved in the tournament than I do.
He must have more free time than me because he doesn't waste his on sports talk radio.
Highlights of his session with Katz: Risking the wrath of his brother-in-law, who coaches Oregon State, by repeatedly dismissing (and dissing) Pac-10 teams.
Also, his response when Katz asked him whether he watched the Syracuse-UConn game in the Big East Tournament:
"I can't be staying up 'til 2 in the morning, man. I've got work to do."
Obama said he would watch some of the tournament even while traveling, as Air Force One gets DirecTV. He better pay for "Mega March Madness" out of his own pocket.
Here is Katz's story on this. And here is Obama's bracket. And here is his official entry in ESPN's bracket challenge.
Photo: AP
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My 4th or 5th bracket at ESPN is exactly the same as his. If I win, do I have to give him a cut? I guess I do in taxable income, no matter what.
Sandy, for Federal taxes you can deduct your losses against the winnings. I'd staple the losing brackets to your 1040 as proof.
Neil,
You mean to tell me the President of the United States doesn't hang around all day listening to racist, misogynistic sports radio like you?
- Barack Obama makes 3 Pointer!
Check out this clip of Obama making a 3 point basketball shot in South Carolina.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daH0ltD20A0
I have the exact same Final Four as the Obama except I have Memphis against North Carolina in the final with the Tar Heels winning the tournament on Yahoo! Sports.
When me and Barack win the $100,000,000 perfect bracket game I won't be worrying about no taxes anymore. :)
Its funny how people still call him Barack Obama instead of President Obama.
Well it's obvious he knows a lot more about basketball than the US Con
stitution and ethics.......
Well it's obvious he knows a lot more about basketball than the US Con
stitution and ethics.......
Maybe when he starts acting presidential they will, Ronald.