Fargo is not just an ironic movie

This is why I get all misty during this time of year. Did you see the North Dakota State team / fans / students get their announcement that they're going to the tourney? Just sheer joy and not because of impending NBA contracts or fat TV deals. These guys are just a bunch of Joe SixPackers and they have a lot to be happy about - they're the first team since 1972 to go to the dance in their first year of eligibility. God love 'em...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/sports/ncaabasketball/18dakota.html?ref=sports