DFD 2024

March Madness is here, in 2024.

Now is the time we’ve all grown to adore.

Buckle up for the ride of this wonderful tourney.

And choose your picks wisely on your DFD journey.

The pressure is intense, but it’s oh-so-glorious.

Making you not feel your legs, like Oscar Pistorious.

If you got lost there, that’s a real bummer.

Just go to Google and search “Blade Runner”.

Upsets are coming, this is your warning.

Act like you’ve been here before, don’t need a court storming. 

Want to avoid it? “Win the game”, some might preach.

While March for Syracuse players means chillin’ at the beach.

64 worthy teams are here, we cut the dead weight.

The Committee is Ozempic, the side effects not so great. 

Increased blood pressure and palpitating heart.

Nausea, headache, and chills, this is how it starts.

But that’s not from the games, that’s the subsequent following mornings.

Take your liver to the side and give it this stern warning.

“You need to be strong, I’m begging you to be.”

“And I promise not to panic when I see you producing orange pee.”

Drinks will be flowing and shots will be had.

Live in the moment, tomorrow you’ll be sad.

Your hangover will be harsh, headache quite scary.

All will be fine and one sip of that Bloody Mary.

This is a marathon, not a sprint, it’s all about pace.

DFD is very strategic, only the best get first place.

You have to choose wisely but also take some chances.

Each year we see upsets and the Cinderella dances.

You don’t need to know much, a novice you can be.

You have to take a gamble, that 15 over a 3.

No one likes a coward, your palms cannot be tender.

Stick to your decisions, here there are no transgender.

I hope that line didn’t offend anyone, and no one is appalled.

However, I wish I could change myself to be above average height and not bald. 

But this is the hand that I was dealt, thanks Barb and Sam.

As teachers we wanna scream, sit down “Sarah”, you’re a man.

But I digress, let’s refocus, I started to Rrrrrrrramble like Biden.

Who is your Cinderella? Where is that beauty hiding?

Is that Gael from St. Mary’s or a Mormon Cougar from BYU?

Does she like South Carolina Gamecocks? At Morehead State I bet they do.

Those Horny Frogs from TCU are here, as are the Pack from NC State.

Ducks flew in from Oregon as did the Raiders from Colgate.

Jackrabbits, Peacocks, and Bobcats, hoping to last later.

Anything is possible, don’t be a Stetson Hatter.

Houston is tempting, but Cougars always are.

May have to dig deep to find that bright shining star.

Tennessee paid their way, despite being a Volunteer.

While the Cyclones from Iowa State think this might be their year.

UConn for the repeat? That is a very possible feat.

Regardless of who wins, we are in for quite a treat.

DFD has separated and covers many states.

But this is why this is the best and its members are so great.

Distance may be created and traditions come to an end.

Time can alter memories but can never take our friends.

So whether you’re in Cali, Florida, or think you’re now Country down in “Nash”.

You’re one of us so grab a drink and raise your glass.

This is a wonderful time of year full of laughs and busting chops.

A few weeks each year where our worries can hopefully stop.

Where connections can be made with those we seldom see.

This is part of the beauty of wonderful DFD.

So let the games begin, can Stairmaster retain the crown?

Or will CT, Genny Light, and Flip finally take him down?

Scott trying to be Great and a gambling Pete Rose.

Who will win this year? Clearly, no one knows. 

One thing is for certain, it’s a wonderful time of year.

So grab yourself some grub and snag another beer.

It’s March Madness with friends, no better place to be.

So welcome everyone, to this year’s DFD.