Our friends at Auburn Wire realized that the CDC is not thinking of college sports fans in their hand-washing recommendations. Sure, we could all sing our favorite song for 20 seconds as we vigorously apply soap, but Auburn Wire had a better suggestion for Tiger fans: spend your CDC-recommended 20-second hand-wash listening to the radio call of Auburn’s miracle return for the win against Alabama:
CDC: “To prevent the spread of the coronavirus thoroughly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Sing the happy birthday song in your head.”
My brain: pic.twitter.com/NBM77rBQSN
— Boosky (@sheabooskyy) March 6, 2020
I have to admit, even as a non-Auburn fan, that is one of the greatest ways any sports fan can spend 20 seconds. I have to add that if you are going to choose any song, there is only one choice to be made for premium March hand-washing:
Since the NCAA Tournament seems to be going forward as usual despite us knowing how this virus spreads, I have made this for you all. Happy March, all. Wash your hands. pic.twitter.com/mVrWuwwTZN
— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) March 9, 2020
But how about Badger fans? This is still March, ladies and gentlemen. The madness of our constant hand-washing, which a few weeks ago may have seemed like madness but now should be every American’s common practice, needs some Wisconsin flavor. Let’s start with a Bronson Koenig classic:
Bronson Koenig Hits Buzzer-Beater, Wisconsin Stuns Xavier, 66-63 https://t.co/sC4BbjNwo1 pic.twitter.com/PZXNn0Zb2J
— The Big Lead (@thebiglead) March 21, 2016
The game-winner that sent the Badgers to the 2016 Sweet Sixteen is still one of the sweetest shots in Wisconsin basketball history. There are many reasons why it is perfect, 20-second material. You see not only the corner-fadeaway shot and all of the reaction that follows, but the Milwaukee Brewers’ own Brian Anderson gives you an electric call of the action.
An alternative? How about a nearly-perfectly timed clip from the Big Ten Network of the dagger three by Sam Dekker in 2015 that sent the Badgers to the Final Four for the second straight season. Shoutout to Zach Heilprin for delivering a ton of throwback Badger clips on his Twitter timeline over the last few days:
Bo and Sam talking about the immediate aftermath of it is great. https://t.co/jhLtAlVnJb pic.twitter.com/3LpJJsi4Y0
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) March 13, 2020
There’s no shortage of Badger basketball memories, and no better time to stay at home and enjoy some classics while keeping yourself healthy.