The large roar out of Tampa Bay has subsided with the Steelers winning the Super Bowl. What's left is a silence, sort of like when a pro golfer is lining up a putt, starts his swing and follows through.

What follows is a giant roar (when they make it). That's what the sports world is like for me right now. Sure college basketball is keeping me glued to the screen for Big Monday and the Saturday marathons, but it's the end of February and into March when that scene really heats up.

No, the silence now will lead to outright jubilation next week with the opening of spring training. Baseball is almost here. Can you feel it?

Sure Manny is still without a team, along with a bunch of other free agents that normally have a new home by now, but it's still baseball and nothing beats it.

I went to spring training in Arizona two years ago and wish I could go back every year since and forever. Green grass, warm temperatures and the chance to see the players up close in a relaxed atmosphere.

Nothing beats baseball, I don't care what football fans say on the heels of the Super Bowl.

I hope the MLB Network starts kicking it into high gear, as I'm growing weary of seeing their showings of recent playoff and World Series games. Give me some dirt and some interviews - something to set the stage for the season to come.

Until next week Friday, I remain silent, ready to erupt when I finally hear those words: "Pitchers and catchers, report!"