I have the exact same problem you do - the NHL/NBA playoffs have done a nice job passing the time until football starts, but I'm already dreading the 2+ months of nothing but baseball. I'm a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan, I'm a casual fan of the New York Yanees and Chicago Blackhawks, but none of those teams combined can approach my love for the UConn basketball program. Even though I don't know any of the players on the team, I feel somewhat of a personal connection with the kids while professional athletes are closer to celebraties. It almost feels like I'm on the team, stupid as that sounds. The games are exhilerating and the hours following a big win present an emotional high that I don't think any drug could match. Even the maddening seasons like 2010 or 2012, when it feels like the basketball God's have it out for you, are fun. I'd probably drive myself insane if it weren't for this board - the recruiting news, videos, and speculation/conversation with other die-hard fans is my only saving grace during irritating calmness of the summer.
