Jeff: This is also, in part, about the little boy inside of me. Who liked to kiss trees. And was shunned. He never got to catch a touchdown pass. Or kiss a tree without being pants-ed. So, on this night, when the world's greatest warriors do battle, I think of him. Shooting free throws in a canoe that his grandmother made.

Jeff: He deserved better because what do we tell these kids. 'There's not enough ham for you? We brought you to the buffet, but now you have to wait in the mini van?'