Arizona is in the Final Four for the first time in 25 years. I celebrated, panicked, celebrated again, then panicked harder.
On paper, this makes sense. On an emotional level, it feels like a glitch in the matrix. I’m happy for them. I’m also terrified of what they’ll do to my bracket next year.
Kip Drordy is 234sport’s most anxious and overly dedicated sports columnist. He approaches every match—preseason or otherwise—as if the fate of humanity depends on it. When he’s not writing 2,000‑word essays about bench players, he can be found refreshing live stats at a medically concerning pace. Kip believes every substitution is “season‑defining,” every corner kick is “a turning point,” and every reader is a potential friend. Please be his friend. Follow Kip on Facebook
