I'm Switzerland

Now I know how Archie and Olivia felt watching Peyton and Eli go toe-to-toe during that Sunday Night Football game a few years ago.

Today, two of my GREAT passions face each other in a game that is vital to each. The Miami Hurricanes battle Duke in the ACC tourney.

For the Canes, today means everything. A win over Duke propels them to the ACC Finals tomorrow. Win Sunday, and Miami is Cinderella of the Big Dance. After a disappointing season, Frank Haith's bunch can wipe it all away when it matters most. To make matters better for Miami, they're doing it without Dwayne (that's spelled right Ari) Collins. So the future is winning now. Guys like Durand Scott and Reggie Johnson (who I interviewed for the coach's show this week... SUPER Nice Kid, great attitude) are making a giant impact.

On the other hand, I was a face-painter in college. Duke basketball is a cult and I am a member. Heck, my given name (well my radio name) is Dukie. For Duke, this is the ACC tournament. If you haven't been to the Carolinas in March, that's a really big deal. And it's hard to EVER root against Coach K (one of my many mancrushes which will come out as this blog evolves. When I start talking about Derek Jeter, you may want to keep a vomit-bag handy).

So in terms of rooting interest today, I will be pulling for... I don't know. Call me Switzerland. Either way, I'm going to be really happy for Miami's shot the dance... or Duke's shot at another ACC crown.

And I'm also going to be super disappointed.