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Seriously, is there anything better than the NCAA Tournament?  Throughout the world there are sporting events that capture excitement and majesty in the performance of excellence.  Some say the Super Bowl is the greatest event.  Others might contend that the Olympics or the World Cup represents the best that organized sport has to offer.  A fan representative from every major sport could file an argument for their sport's top event.

Most times we are consumed with professional athletes and for good reason.  Pro athletes are at the top of their game and talent levels across the board are much higher than that of any amateur league.  However, there is just something special about college basketball.

Sure some of the pageantry has been lost over the years from players leaving college early.  And yes there are a litany of dirty coaches in college but at the end of the day these players should be allowed to receive compensation.  Tax friendly of course.  The only obvious problem is the disparity between schools and the pocket books of their boosters.  But until the NCAA cleans up their act that is a conversation for another day.  For now we just get to enjoy the amazingly competitive basketball we have had the pleasure of watching all season.

Holy cow folks!  The First Four games last night provided the sports world with the best possible start to the NCAA tournament.  When they first added the play-in game, I found it somewhat meaningless and never cared to watch two teams battle for the right to lose in the NCAA tournament.  Even after the field was expanded to 68  teams in 2011 and thus a total of 4 play-in games.....  Still didn't care too much.  The talent level and potential for good games increased but I still assumed these were teams that were destined for a first round exit anyways.  Plus most brackets don't have you fill out the play-in games so interest level is naturally limited.

Fast forward to the conclusion of last year's tourney and one of those teams (VCU) made it to the Final Four.  And naturally my interest dramatically increased this year when thinking about the success of the Rams last year.  It could have just been a lucky run but when you win 5 games in the NCAA tournament it is clear that skill, preparation, and coaching played a much larger part than luck.  Although I think any coach will tell you that luck is warmly welcomed at any time.

Congratulations to Duke and Butler for an incredible finale to the 2010 Final Four. Next year the Final Four heads to Houston, Texas and the fantastic Reliant Stadium.

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Congratulations to Duke, West Virginia, Butler, and Michigan State on clinching their spots into the 2010 Final Four in Indianapolis.

Final Four Hotel Packages are available with lodging options in downtown Indianapolis, guaranteed tickets to the semi-finals and finals, admission to Bracket Town, and much more.

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The College Basketball Final Four is heading back to Indianapolis for the first time since 2006. On April 5, all eyes will be on Lucas Oil Stadium as the champions of college basketball will be determined. This is your opportunity to see this great event live with fully assembled Final Four Packages. Sports Traveler is also offering hotel rooms in Indianapolis for the weekend of the Final Four.

Reserve your Final Four Packagetoday with Sports Traveler. All packages include hotel accommodations in Indianapolis, tickets to both Semi-Final Games and the Championship, Admission to Hoop City, on site staff to assist, all taxes, and more. Options are also available for an exclusive cocktail party with a Division 1 Head Coach.

Final Four Hotel Roomscan be reserved throughout the downtown area of Indianapolis. All rooms require a four (4) night minimum stay. Hotel room taxes and fees are also included in the price.

All Final Four packages and hotel rooms are fully guaranteed with Sports Traveler.

Sports Traveler is offering a low priced option for the 2009 Final Four.  This Final Four Package is a great budget option for any college student or true fan. Our package includes the following great amenities:

• 4 night accommodations at the Hampton Inn Detroit/Dearborn
• Check in Friday April 3, Check out Tuesday April 7
• Upper Level Behind the Basket Tickets to both Semi-Finals games on April 4
• Upper Level Behind the Basket Tickets to the Championship on April 6
• Admission to Hoop City
• Daily hot breakfast at the hotel
• Ticket holder and lanyard
• All taxes and services

Hampton Inn Detroit/Dearborn
The Hampton Inn® hotel in Detroit/Dearborn (at Greenfield Village) sits a mere half-mile from Ford World Headquarters and just a mile from Ford's masterwork of American history and ingenuity, Greenfield Village. If you have time to see just one attraction when you're staying at our hotel in Dearborn, this has to be it. The Village is full of historic homes and buildings, artifacts from the birth

For the fourth straight week, there is a new number 1 team in college basketball.  Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Duke, and now.....UCONN.  The ACC and Big East are looking very strong, but don't forget about the Big 10.  Michigan State, Illinois, Minnesota, and Purdue are looking good.  Even Northwestern has a chance on making their first ever tournament bid.  GO WILDCATS!!

There is only one month away before the conference tournaments begin.  These tournaments are crucial to all teams, especically the ones who are on the bubble.  Sports Traveler is offering tickets and customized packages for all the major conferences including the ACC, Big 10, SEC, Big 12, Big East, and Pac 10.

The city of Detroit will be hosting their first ever Final Four.  The semi-final will be held on April 4 and the championship on April 6. Ford Field is a brand new facility in downtown Detroit that can't be missed.  With an estimated capacity of 78,000, this will be a great place to watch the

From San Antonio to Dallas/Ft. Worth, to Augusta the first weekend in April is full of super sporting events for Sports Traveler. Our staff and our clients have fanned out across the country for some of the greatest sporting events of the year. This weekend is special for us at Sports Traveler - and busy! We have the triple header of The Final Four, Texas 500 and The Masters kicking off, all at the same time!

I'm reporting to you from Augusta, Georgia tonight after a nice long delayed-filled day of flying. I'm tired but I'm here and ready for another great Masters Week. The town is ready to go. The flowers are in bloom and the grass is really green. And I found a great place to catch a true southern meal with excellent food - be sure to check out Sconyers Bar-B-Que, 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta, GA 30906, Phone: (706) 790-5411. This place has been around since 1956 and is only open 3 days a week (Thursday, Friday, Sat.) It's so good, President Carter used to have this sauce flown