The ghost of Jim Valvano was smiling down on the North Carolina State Wolfpack Saturday night as the boys from my one-time hometown put together an improbable victory over the University of North Carolina in the ACC Tournament championship game. A game which happened to be played down the street from me in my current hometown. But that’s not even the most interesting part.

Starting at guard for State is one Michael O’Connell. It’s not me, and this young man is no relation, but he is from New York (Long Island, actually), and has brought great honor to this already great name.

Now… let the Dancin’ begin!