I'm 68 now, I'm usually fast asleep by 12. I'll enjoy the sleep and we'll have a better practice on Saturday anyway. So that's why the NCAA changed it to the first Saturday in October. The NCAA may have had other factors to consider, but nevertheless, Driesell is happy that his idea has become a tradition of sorts for many schools throughout the country. I think it's great that a lot of teams started doing it.
College kids stay up all night anyway.
When reminded that 2000 marked the 30th anniversary of his midnight run, Driesell said he won't regret missing his first Midnight Madness. I don't like staying up to 12 o'clock. I'll enjoy the sleep and we'll have a better practice on Saturday anyway. Information are applicable to this site.