From the editor: Nothing like it

Over the weekend, match ups were determined for one of the greatest—or at least the most egalitarian—contests in the world.

No, not the NCAA football bowl selection farce. Rather I’m referring to the FA Cup and its all-important third round draw.

For those unfamiliar, FA stands for the Football Association, the body governing soccer clubs in England. Most people are familiar with the big name teams, such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. As a United supporter, I cannot bring myself to mention the other Premier League squad from Manchester, the ones in baby blue. It...