NEW YORK - Sorry to barge in on the Herwitticisms and insight into the Tiger-Sooner contest, but we wouldn't be doing justice to the live-blogging if we didn't mention the presence of long-time Manhattan College staple, Ronnie the Jasper Fan.

Somehow, despite the absence of the Jaspers, Ronnie has procured a press pass and is positioned behind the Posting Up Perch. Now, we definitely shouldn't mock Ronnie, because he's a special man with nothing but good intentions. Unfortunately he is also fond of doing out-loud play-by-play of the action.

In addition to being on a six second delay, he also keeps repeating what a great match-up it would be if UConn were to meet Memphis tomorrow night in the title game. As a play-by-play guy, Ronnie makes a great fan.

The saddest part of all? I'm actually starting to enjoy the banter he has with himself.

. . . Ronnie's going to the little boy's room, but promises he'll "be right back." Sadly, there's no way to change the station - or our seats.