It's Madness, Baby!!

Ahhh March. Shamrock Shakes, Green Eggs and, of course March Madness. Here's a good excusal letter for anyone who needs to convince their work of their neccessary absensce from Pat Forde over at ESPN:

Dear boss/professor/spouse (circle one):

Please excuse (blank) from work/school/playing with the children (circle one) for the next seven days. (Blank) is severely ill/has a death in the family/has car trouble (circle one) that will keep him occupied during the rest of Championship We -- uh, March 8-12.

There is also an excellent chance that (blank) will still be ailing/mourning/working on the transmission (circle one) for the Big Dan -- uh, the week of March 13-19.

In fact, lingering symptoms/prolonged grief/a faulty timing belt (circle one) could hinder (blank)'s attendance and performance into early April.

We appreciate your compassion, understanding and flexibility during March Mad -- uh, during this difficult time in (blank)'s life.

Sincerely,

Forde Minutes