The Final Four - So What Makes a Legend?

 
Despite a heck of an effort from Davidson history was made Sunday as the death of Cinderella was announced on the college hoops scene.  Many of the underdogs weep at the sight of four one-seeds competing on Saturday and this writer was nudging the Wildcats toward a shot at upsetting the apple cart.  But after inspecting the key players for each of the top dogs it's obvious that first looks don't reveal the stars that lie within. Kevin Love would be the mechanic in town that doesn't rip you off or the plumber that finishes quickly without charging by the hour reading Playboy.  This may sound like blasphemy but Gus the friendly mechanic/plumber is the closest thing the college b-ball scene has had to Larry Bird since......Larry Bird.  (Sorry, Gonzaga fans).  Notice he rips off 40-foot outlet passes that don't allow the defense to get set.  Even though he can't jump "Drive: The Story of My Life" he manages four or five blocks a game due to impeccable timing and ... [link]

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