I estimate that American productivity falls significantly this month. Everyone I know is filling out brackets.

So now it’s the old heart vs. head conflict. North Dakota State? (Actually, there are those who think NDSU could go a few rounds.) Minnesota? (Maybe not so much, but Rick Barnes’ teams usually fold like lawn chairs.) Could VCU wear a glass slipper by defeating UCLA?

For a hoops lover, this week is better than Christmas — because you just get present after present.