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Neil Harrington

Hi! My name is Neil. I'm married to my beautiful wife, Cassie, since May 24th, 2014 and reside in Springfield, Missouri.In my former life, I was a medic for the United States Air Force for six years, specializing in Pediatrics, Ambulance services, and combat medicine.I attended Missouri State University for two years, where I learned the art of broadcast journalism and criminal psychology. I am a Star Wars nerd and avid collector. I love sports, especially promoting the Mid- Major and underdog. I enjoy writing and talking about such obsessions. I believe if you love others as you love yourself, this world will become a much better place. "If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection."

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 3: Head coach Dan Muller of the Illinois State Redbirds coaches his team against the Southern Illinois Salukis during the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament Semifinals at the Scottrade Center on March 3, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Jay Bilas bashes mid-majors and Illinois State’s Dan Muller fights back

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NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 01: Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford pleads for a call with an official as his Tennessee State Tigers take on the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament on March 01, 2017, at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Missouri State Bears find hidden gem in new head basketball coach Dana Ford

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: K.J. Maura #11 and teammate Jourdan Grant #5 of the UMBC Retrievers celebrate their 74-54 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Yes, that really happened: UMBC slays Goliath, knocking off No. 1 overall seed Virginia

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DES MOINES, IA - MARCH 19: Head coach Tom Crean of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates defeating Kentucky Wildcats 73 to 67 during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tom Crean should elevate Georgia basketball program to new heights

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DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: Donte Ingram

Loyola’s No. 1 fan Sister Jean has prayers answered as Ramblers upset Miami

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07 Apr 2013: Drury University fans cheer against Metro State University during the Division II Men's Basketball Championship held at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Drury defeated Metro State 74-73 to win the national title. Peter Lockley/NCAA Photos via Getty Images.

NCAA Women’s Basketball: Poor officiating costs Drury Lady Panthers shot at title

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Head coach Randy Bennett of the Saint Mary's Gaels looks on during a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament against the Brigham Young Cougars at the Orleans Arena on March 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cougars won 85-72. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Saint Mary’s Gaels should look in the mirror after March Madness snub

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 04: FIU guard Eric Lockett (5) and Middle Tennessee forward Karl Gamble (25) reach for a rebound during a college basketball game between the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders and the Florida International University Panthers on January 4, 2018 Florida. Middle Tennessee defeated FIU 71-66 in overtime. (Photo by Richard C. Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NCAA Tournament 2018: 5 biggest snubs on Selection Sunday

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GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: A Gonzaga Bulldogs fan reacts against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Steve Nowland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

You’re not the only one who thought the Selection Show was weird

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Jon Axel Gudmundsson

March Madness 2018: All the conference tournament winners earning automatic bids

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March Madness: Final college basketball Bracketology report

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NORMAN, OK - MARCH 2: Trae Young

March Madness: Should the Oklahoma Sooners get a bid based solely on Trae Young?

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 04: Illinois State basketball coach Dan Mullerduring a Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament game between Loyola Ramblers and Illinois State Redbirds on March 04, 2018, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

March Madness: At-large bids should be determined before Conference tourneys

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 04: Members of the Loyola (Il) Ramblers celebrate their victory at the conclusion of the second half of a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship basketball game. The Loyola (Il) Ramblers defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 65-49 on March 4, 2018, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

March Madness: Loyola earns first NCAA Tournament bid since 1985

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WICHITA, KS - FEBRUARY 15: Austin Reaves

Wichita State Shockers: A March Madness Final Four sleeper team

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 17: Loyola (Il) Ramblers guard Donte Ingram (0) and Loyola (Il) Ramblers guard Ben Richardson (14) celebrate after defeating the University of Illinois - Chicago Flames on December 17, 2016 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 MVC tournament preview and season review

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