If you saw the headline and came here to tell me that I shouldn’t be looking past Villanova: Stop! I am an Ohio State fan and blogger, whether or not I am looking ahead to a potential Sweet Sixteen matchup against That (Basketball) Team Up North makes absolutely zero difference in the outcome of today’s game against No. 2 Villanova.
Looking ahead is inherent to the DNA of fandom. Looking ahead gets fans excited, gets us optimistic. Not only is there nothing wrong with that from a fan’s perspective, in fact, I would argue that it makes the games more enjoyable in the moment to be actively aware of what potential the future holds.