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Mitch Albom: March Madness games have become timeouts interrupted by basketball

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MITCH ALBOM

Detroit Free Press

  • College basketball games, especially during March Madness, are plagued by excessive timeouts and commercial breaks.
  • The constant interruptions disrupt the flow and excitement of the game, making it less enjoyable for viewers.
  • The overabundance of timeouts and advertising has transformed the game from a display of skill and athleticism into a disjointed and commercialized spectacle.

Anyone who witnessed college basketball in the '70s and '80s knows the manic hysteria the sport can achieve.