And how many “Catholics” are going to be playing in the games?
According to the article, at least some of the Villanova players: “Not all of the players are Catholic. The team is multi denominational.”
As far as Loyola goes, it’s hard to say - however, Porter Moser, their coach is Catholic (he often comments how great it was for him, “a Catholic kid from Chicago” to get the job at LU), but more importantly, the guys on the team come across as really good kids - kind of the polar opposite of your stereotypical NBA thug. Clayton Custer, who hit the last-second game winner against Tennessee, began his post-game interview by thanking God, and in a sincere manner, not as an exercise in self-righteousness. By and large, the Loyola kids have been incredibly unselfish and mutually-supportive in their play.
Sister Jean is Loyola Chicago’s long-time team chaplain. Age 97.
By all accounts a real Catholic (nun!) and the true MVP of March Madness.
http://time.com/5203219/sister-jean-dolores-schmidt-loyola-chicago-march-madness/
Most people don’t know Nick Saban is a Catholic. Here’s a clip showing the Tide visiting the White House a couple years ago. They’re also going this year. April 10th I think is the date.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/04/watch_nick_saban_explain_how_h.html