How much do I need to know about sports?

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I don't watch sports. The closest thing to sports I am interested in is grifball.

But it seems like every guy in the world has something to say about sports. Since alcohol isn't allowed in the hospital, it has become the de facto ice-breaker in male bonding. My lawyer friend tells me that I need to know at least something about this stuff to get ahead. I thought I picked this career to avoid insincere networking.

So how much does one such as I, an owner of testicles, have to know about this social phenomenon known as sports?

OMG

I have 2 of my Final 4 teams out but I couldnt be any happier. These games have been awesome!!!!

Kansas upset by UNI. Crazy game

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OMG

I have 2 of my Final 4 teams out but I couldnt be any happier. These games have been awesome!!!!

Kansas upset by UNI. Crazy game

The game was awesome but Im relegating my bracket to the fire pit now. What a crazy year of upsets.

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The game was awesome but Im relegating my bracket to the fire pit now. What a crazy year of upsets.

Suddenly my spiteful decision to keep Kansas from winning my bracket seems a bit more wise. Too bad my fantasy bracket that had Kansas losing to Michigan State had MSU turning around to lose to Georgetown...

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Suddenly my spiteful decision to keep Kansas from winning my bracket seems a bit more wise. Too bad my fantasy bracket that had Kansas losing to Michigan State had MSU turning around to lose to Georgetown...

Hmm yeah I dont see that happening now. I should have known better to put them going all the way through. After watching them this season it was just shinning examples of what happened this game. Only this time they couldnt pull it together. Oh well, plenty of more games to watch that will be great!

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That was another great game from the Spartans

These games have had some great endings. Hope the final four games and national title game can be half as good.

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I don't know jack about sports, but I like to work on motorcycles in my spare time, so that gives me something to talk to male patients about. Especially if there is a motorcycle magazine laying out.

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I think you should just worry about being yourself.

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I'm really happy that Spring Quarter wound down last week, so I could (and can continue to) appreciate the Stanley Cup Finals this year. Go Hawks!

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Set your TV to ESPN for a week and imbibe. Highly recommend starting on a Saturday during college football season.

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Now that basketball is over, even though it sucks cause it isnt college ball, there is really no good sports to get into until playoffs

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Now that basketball is over, even though it sucks cause it isnt college ball, there is really no good sports to get into until playoffs

I feel your pain, man....Ready 4 College FB two start....

It's all about the U!

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