The second biggest source of news from the groves of academe is political correctness, or PC-ism. PC-ism may be defined as manipulating the rules governing an event as well as the language describing it to conform to a political agenda. PC-ism creeps into the sports world now and then, leading a team to change its name or a commissioner to require psychological counseling for a relief pitcher for his stupid remarks. However, sports on the field have remained largely immune from PC-ism. Indeed, they are our most politically incorrect institution.
Sports are about the pursuit of victory, rather than the guarantee of victory.
Every year America's top 64 college basketball teams square off to determine the national champion. 63 go home losers. In any sport, the reward for a good season is a playoff berth. Only one team will win its final game. Some teams pursue victory for what seems like eternity yet never achieve it.