**My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Declan Sullivan in the wake of his tragic death yesterday. Declan was a student manager for the football program at Notre Dame and died in a tragic video tower accident. This hits home as I spent my college career as a student manager and now have 8 student managers of my own. Once a manager always a manager.**
We laid the smack down to Eastern Michigan last weekend. But that was expected. Losing to that program would've resulted in me quitting my job. Our first half was a little bit embarrassing considering we were only up 17-14. But then we got loose in the second half. We scored on a kick off return and a fake punt. The defense still can't set the edge resulting in teams being able to run all over us. People can go up the middle, they can sweep right, and they can sweep left. People better start plugging up the middle and setting the edge because The U comes to town this weekend and I really don't want to see them have their way with us. The game is set to kick at noon on Saturday on ESPN. It's The U. They lead the country in tackles for loss. Jacory Harris is a pretty good QB, especially if no one pressures him and he doesn't turn it over. Keys to the win will be a strong effort by the O-Line (Big Morgan Moses is really starting to play well), flustering Jacory Harris, and stopping the run. EVen more importantly some of my top guys are coming in this weekend: Gallagher, Mazza, and @yodavethewave. Should make for a big time weekend.
The Buckeyes got back on track Saturday with a 49-0 shut out of Purdon't. They play Minnesota in a prime time game this weekend. That should be a cake walk (no offense Brent). Pryor should put up big numbers in the first half and then the back ups will get their reps. The current debate going on these days is, who is the best one loss team in college football right now? Lou Holtz claims it's the Buckeyes and they will not lose a game the rest of the season. I personally think that Alabama is flying extremely below the radar right now. They are the defending champs and were incredibly hot before they lost a tough game at South Carolina. To me, they are my top 1 loss team. They'll prove that when they smash Auburn. The big time matchup of the week is Oregon at USC. This is a big time test for Oregon and a big time opportunity for USC. First of all, no one is talking about USC but they are actually playing really good. Matt Barkley gets no love but he's played unreal this year. I really think USC is going to give Oregon all they got but that potent offense of the Ducks is going to come out on top.
The Browns took down the defending world champs this past weekend. The game was awesome. The defense turned Drew Brees over and had two pick sixes. They also had a big time fake punt that almost scored and a sweet halfback pass to Colt McCoy on third down that resulted in a first down. To be honest, I've been incredibly impressed with the play of McCoy. While he's only simply had to manage the offense, it's not like he's played terrible doing so. The Browns didn't even plan on playing the guy this year and all he's done is give his best effort against the best D in the league and then beat the New Orleans Saints on the road. You can't really ask much more out of the guy. Honestly, the Browns usually embarrass me but this year, despite being 2-5 they have played really well. I wish they did not blow those first three games in which they lead in the 4th quarter but still they have done alright. I still don't like Mangini. But I like the Browns effort this year.
Xavier basketball had about as good as weekend as you can have when it comes to recruiting. They landed a HUGE committment from D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera. A big time pg out of the 2012 class. They then added big boy Michael Chandler a top 100 guy out of Indianapolis to the 2011 class. That propels the 2011 class into the top 10 for next year. Absolutely incredible. Unfortunately the big time success oversahdowed the bad breaks the program took. Brad Redford is out for the season with a torn ACL. Certainly a blow to the team as he was expected to be a big part of this year's success. His lethal long range attack with be missed and losing him makes us pretty thin in the back court. The bright side of the situation is that he will be able to redshirt and still have two years of eligibility. Justin Martin has been ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA and will only be permitted to practice this year. Another big blow. The kid has a ton of potential and probably given the team some solid minutes this year. However, again this gives him a year to practice within a top notch D1 program, get in the weight room, and refine his game. So you put him into the 2011 class along with Travis Taylor, Dezmine Wells, Michael Chandler, Darwin Davis, and Jalen Reynolds and you have just pure danger in the waiting. I will say that as far as Xavier success goes it may be a down year for X. By down year, I mean don't expect to see 25 wins this year. I think they'll struggle at times, especially since Mack only has 10 scholarship players available but they will continue to do what they do and that's lock down D and run and gun offense. They should once again dominate the A-10 and hopefully get #5 in a row and then compete in March.
The World Series got started last night. Unfortunately, my team The Rangers got smashed by the Giants. I'm pulling for the Rangers simply because of The Claw. This world series should prove to be very entertaining and exciting. Especially if local marijuana shops in San Fran will be offering free tree to everyone inside a shop each time a Giant goes yard. Get sticky Giants.
Blake Griffin looked unreal last night in his NBA debut. Greg Oden is the biggest bust of all time. The Heat are garbage. Kevin Durant is nasty. Mamba raises the trophy again this year.
Killer crossover, with the blow of a kiss...
Killer track...
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Showing posts with label The U. Show all posts
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The Rant
Hello all and Happy New Year. This is my first post of the decade so I figured what better way to kick it off than with a good ol' fashioned rant. So without further ado, here we go.
Mike Leach: You are just an absolute nut. You were in trouble before this year even began because of your terrible relations with those in charge at Texas Tech. It would have taken a simple apology to the university and the kid and you would have gotten your fat bonus. Instead you chose to be an ass and admit to nothing.
The James Family: Yes, this may be a contradiction of the previous statement on Leach, but I dont care. Craig James is nothing but a "helicopter dad" that got too involved. Listen, I understand that you want to protect your kid, but seriously, these coaches are going to motivate in various ways that may not make sense to many. Suck it up. Adam James, you just simply didnt have the talent to be getting major time in the Big 12. So what did you do? You went crying to daddy at ESPN and created a major hoop-la that ultimately got Leach fired. Mike Golic even called you and your dad out saying that his kids would never think to come to him with a problem they had with the coach. You are a big boy now, Adam; deal with it yourself and quit being a pussy.
USF: You fired your coach after the action in question was clearly explained by not only members of the team but the player involved. Jim Haslett then got canned for "grabbing his players shoulder pads and shaking them. I'll give props to the kids for trying to stick up for their coach, but USF? WTF?
ESPN The U: My brother and I were talking about this over break so I figured I'll bring it up here. While I do agree with Gaskill that the special on the U was great; there is one thing that really grinds my gears about the whole thing. Butch Davis. He was not really given credit for the work he did in making the u, THE U again. Dennis Erickson had to deal with an almost impossible task in taking over for Jimmy Johnson, but he did nothing but run that university into troubles with the NCAA. Yes, I know that he won a couple of National Titles, but honestly, he did so illegally. He left Davis with the task of rebuilding the U with less scholarships than usual because of . Butch Davis came along and turned the U into a powerhouse again, and he did it the right way. He got talent that is littered all over the NFL, and he set that university up for years to come until Larry Coker screwed the pooch. So to you Butch Davis, I raise my glass.
Roy Williams: You are simply a jackass. Now, I'll be honest, I have never liked the man. However what he did in a home game against Presbyterian is inexcusable. I mean are you seriously going to kick an opposing fan out for saying "hey Deon, dont miss"? You responded by saying that nobody should say anything negative to your players. Wow. Every free-throw that the opposing team takes your fans are yelling something negative at them. Are your players that special that they deserve to have their asses kissed by an opponent when they are shooting a free-throw? Dont think so. Suck one, Roy.
Pete Carroll: This is another coach that I have never liked. Pete Carroll says that this job with Seattle "came out of nowhere." Yeah right. You know who is coming, the big bad NCAA. In talking with Doc Gaskill on the matter there seem to be some similarities to Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV in the early 90's, and the U under Dennis Erickson. These were 2 powerhouses that were controlling their respective sports worlds, but their, how do I say this, generous financial aid to players really put their universities behind the 8-ball. In UNLV's case it was an 8-ball that lead to their downfall when a recruit, Lloyd Daniels, bought crack cocaine from an undercover cop in NYC. Tarkanian was then forced to resign for the association between his players, himself, and a sports gambler/briber that supposedly had mafia ties. We all know the U's past so we wont get into that here, so on to the Poodle we go. Petey the Poodle has troubling issues concerning Reggie Bush and most recently Joe McKnight. That whole athletic department is in trouble with the basketball team already banning themselves from post-season play. The Reggie Bush situation is not looking pretty, and it will be interesting to see how this thing plays out as the case will be open to the public. Joe McKnight has been riding around in an SUV that is definitely not his. Pete Carroll has a press conference coming up and it will be interesting to see what load of crap he has to say in the press conference. He saw this job as a way out from a "hairy" situation and he was going to jump at any opportunity in the NFL to get out of the mess he is going to leave at USC. I hate USC, but I feel sorry for the next coach who is ging to have to try and pull a Butch Davis anod save that football program. And one closing thought, JA Adande just compared Pete Carroll to Lou Holtz. That is complete garbage. Was there some question to what Lou was doing at ND? Yes. But he was essentially forced out by the alumni. He loved and still loves the University of Notre Dame and he would have stayed there had the alums not run him out of town. Pete Carroll is not being forced out. He is taking the easy way out.
Alright thats all I have in me for right now. Anways, hope all is well with everyone. Xavier plays _ayton this Saturday and "Reunion Weekend" is next weekend. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone next week. Travel safely.
Holla Man.
Mike Leach: You are just an absolute nut. You were in trouble before this year even began because of your terrible relations with those in charge at Texas Tech. It would have taken a simple apology to the university and the kid and you would have gotten your fat bonus. Instead you chose to be an ass and admit to nothing.
The James Family: Yes, this may be a contradiction of the previous statement on Leach, but I dont care. Craig James is nothing but a "helicopter dad" that got too involved. Listen, I understand that you want to protect your kid, but seriously, these coaches are going to motivate in various ways that may not make sense to many. Suck it up. Adam James, you just simply didnt have the talent to be getting major time in the Big 12. So what did you do? You went crying to daddy at ESPN and created a major hoop-la that ultimately got Leach fired. Mike Golic even called you and your dad out saying that his kids would never think to come to him with a problem they had with the coach. You are a big boy now, Adam; deal with it yourself and quit being a pussy.
USF: You fired your coach after the action in question was clearly explained by not only members of the team but the player involved. Jim Haslett then got canned for "grabbing his players shoulder pads and shaking them. I'll give props to the kids for trying to stick up for their coach, but USF? WTF?
ESPN The U: My brother and I were talking about this over break so I figured I'll bring it up here. While I do agree with Gaskill that the special on the U was great; there is one thing that really grinds my gears about the whole thing. Butch Davis. He was not really given credit for the work he did in making the u, THE U again. Dennis Erickson had to deal with an almost impossible task in taking over for Jimmy Johnson, but he did nothing but run that university into troubles with the NCAA. Yes, I know that he won a couple of National Titles, but honestly, he did so illegally. He left Davis with the task of rebuilding the U with less scholarships than usual because of . Butch Davis came along and turned the U into a powerhouse again, and he did it the right way. He got talent that is littered all over the NFL, and he set that university up for years to come until Larry Coker screwed the pooch. So to you Butch Davis, I raise my glass.
Roy Williams: You are simply a jackass. Now, I'll be honest, I have never liked the man. However what he did in a home game against Presbyterian is inexcusable. I mean are you seriously going to kick an opposing fan out for saying "hey Deon, dont miss"? You responded by saying that nobody should say anything negative to your players. Wow. Every free-throw that the opposing team takes your fans are yelling something negative at them. Are your players that special that they deserve to have their asses kissed by an opponent when they are shooting a free-throw? Dont think so. Suck one, Roy.
Pete Carroll: This is another coach that I have never liked. Pete Carroll says that this job with Seattle "came out of nowhere." Yeah right. You know who is coming, the big bad NCAA. In talking with Doc Gaskill on the matter there seem to be some similarities to Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV in the early 90's, and the U under Dennis Erickson. These were 2 powerhouses that were controlling their respective sports worlds, but their, how do I say this, generous financial aid to players really put their universities behind the 8-ball. In UNLV's case it was an 8-ball that lead to their downfall when a recruit, Lloyd Daniels, bought crack cocaine from an undercover cop in NYC. Tarkanian was then forced to resign for the association between his players, himself, and a sports gambler/briber that supposedly had mafia ties. We all know the U's past so we wont get into that here, so on to the Poodle we go. Petey the Poodle has troubling issues concerning Reggie Bush and most recently Joe McKnight. That whole athletic department is in trouble with the basketball team already banning themselves from post-season play. The Reggie Bush situation is not looking pretty, and it will be interesting to see how this thing plays out as the case will be open to the public. Joe McKnight has been riding around in an SUV that is definitely not his. Pete Carroll has a press conference coming up and it will be interesting to see what load of crap he has to say in the press conference. He saw this job as a way out from a "hairy" situation and he was going to jump at any opportunity in the NFL to get out of the mess he is going to leave at USC. I hate USC, but I feel sorry for the next coach who is ging to have to try and pull a Butch Davis anod save that football program. And one closing thought, JA Adande just compared Pete Carroll to Lou Holtz. That is complete garbage. Was there some question to what Lou was doing at ND? Yes. But he was essentially forced out by the alumni. He loved and still loves the University of Notre Dame and he would have stayed there had the alums not run him out of town. Pete Carroll is not being forced out. He is taking the easy way out.
Alright thats all I have in me for right now. Anways, hope all is well with everyone. Xavier plays _ayton this Saturday and "Reunion Weekend" is next weekend. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone next week. Travel safely.
Holla Man.
The U
First things first, we gotta hit on the Crosstown Shootout. It hit classic levels last night. I mean I felt like we were back in Cincinnati Gardens, Huggins was coaching, Lenny Brown was lacing em up, and it was a Thursday night, prime time game on ESPN with Dickie V in the house. Unfortunately it really wasn't quite that but it was one for the ages. If you tuned into ESPNU last night at 7 or had the privilege of being in the mix at Cintas Center, you were treated with an early Christmas present. I'm talking about an all out battle royale that had a little bit of everything. Lately, this game has almost been tossed to the side, but last night proved why it is still one of college basketball rivalries. Xavier and UC. Jesuits vs Convicts. Small school vs big school. Whatever you want to call it, it was awesome. Things got heated quickly after a hard foul against Dante Jackson in the first half that resulted in some chirping, a little shoving, two technical fouls, and the pot was boiling. That pot boiled over just a few moments later when Jason Love committed a hard but good hard foul on Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson. It all looked like everyone was going to their benches for the media timeout, then all hell broke loose. UC came all the way to half court and both teams had to be violently restrained before a rumble went down. (I still think none of those guys really had the balls to throw a punch, but that's just my point of view) Anyways, both sides calmed down but at that point Xavier was down 19-12. They used this momentum shifter to go into halftime up five. Xavier went as far up as 10 points with under 8 minutes to go but UC hopped on the shoulders of stud freshman Lance Stephenson and fought back. REgulation wasn't enough to decide the game. We went to OT and just when I thought it was over, Xavier was down five with a minute to go, my main man Terrell Holloway showed we the spotlight was on him last night. He brought the team back and helped send the game into a second overtime. Let me talk about the man wearing #52. The guy dropped 26 last night. He hit on all 11 of his free throw attempts. He even took on the task of guarding Lance Stephenson who had 22 points on 19 attempts. That's what I'm talking about. The growth of Holloway from last year to this year is incredible. When I was told he was the hardest worker in the off season, they really weren't kidding. I think you're seeing that hard work pay off right now. Xavier finally was able to fight off the Bearcats and captured another win in the Crosstown Shootout. This marks Xavier's 8th win out of the last 10 and 3 of the last 4. UC fans are salty like they always are. Their coaches are still grease-balls and their players are still classes thugs. But, all in all, this game went down as one for the ages. Already an ESPN Instant Classic. Last night rejuvenated the rivalry right back where it needed to be. Right where we want it to be, with Xavier sitting on top and still kings of the Queen city.
Now, onto my people here in Charlottesville. The UVA Men's Soccer team won the College Cup yesterday 0-0 (3-2, on PKs). They beat unbeaten and #1 Akron in a thrilling double OT and PK match. It was pretty sweet. Both teams were very evenly matched and UVA came out on top. Don't forget baseball and lacrosse seasons haven't started yet. If you remember correctly Baseball was in the College World Series last year and LAX fell in the semi-finals of the NCAA tourney last year. Director's Cup here we come.
Now, you all know how I get down with The U. Well, if you haven't had the chance to see ESPN's 30 for 30 The U then you need to find some way to watch it. It was incredible. It discusses the rise of Miami football during the late 80s and into the early 90s. I literally had goose-bumps at the end when all the former players were shown claiming The U. It is so BA. It talks about the swag they brought to the field and just the straight bad ass-ness they possessed. I loved the quote, "if you don't like us dancing then stop us from scoring." I was dying laughing when another guy blamed stadium architects for his TD celebration against Texas in the Mobil Cotton Bowl. Man, how far has Bernie Kosar fallen? That guy has got to be a raging alcoholic. At one point I had to stop and rewind to actually comprehend what he was saying. He was visibly sweating profusely and if he wasn't bombed during the taping then I don't know what bombed is. Unreal. All in all, The U invented swag and they are still the most BA program out there. I'm almost sure that the guy from 2 Live Crew was most definitely interviewed in a strip club.
Oh and by the way, Mark Ingram won the Heisman. The first ever for the historic Alabama football program. His speech was very emotional and heartfelt. Congrats to him.
A couple of videos for your viewing pleasure:
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Now, onto my people here in Charlottesville. The UVA Men's Soccer team won the College Cup yesterday 0-0 (3-2, on PKs). They beat unbeaten and #1 Akron in a thrilling double OT and PK match. It was pretty sweet. Both teams were very evenly matched and UVA came out on top. Don't forget baseball and lacrosse seasons haven't started yet. If you remember correctly Baseball was in the College World Series last year and LAX fell in the semi-finals of the NCAA tourney last year. Director's Cup here we come.
Now, you all know how I get down with The U. Well, if you haven't had the chance to see ESPN's 30 for 30 The U then you need to find some way to watch it. It was incredible. It discusses the rise of Miami football during the late 80s and into the early 90s. I literally had goose-bumps at the end when all the former players were shown claiming The U. It is so BA. It talks about the swag they brought to the field and just the straight bad ass-ness they possessed. I loved the quote, "if you don't like us dancing then stop us from scoring." I was dying laughing when another guy blamed stadium architects for his TD celebration against Texas in the Mobil Cotton Bowl. Man, how far has Bernie Kosar fallen? That guy has got to be a raging alcoholic. At one point I had to stop and rewind to actually comprehend what he was saying. He was visibly sweating profusely and if he wasn't bombed during the taping then I don't know what bombed is. Unreal. All in all, The U invented swag and they are still the most BA program out there. I'm almost sure that the guy from 2 Live Crew was most definitely interviewed in a strip club.
Oh and by the way, Mark Ingram won the Heisman. The first ever for the historic Alabama football program. His speech was very emotional and heartfelt. Congrats to him.
A couple of videos for your viewing pleasure:
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What's your Name? What you do? How you do?
You know I work all day, and play all night. This is the life of a Gaskilla, Gaskilla, Gaskilla. I got some more thoughts to drop on everyone. So let me cut to the chase.
Well, college basketball will come to a close on Monday night. Michigan State and UNC will tip at 9:21 in the D for all the marbles. Michigan State shocked the world by laying the wood right to UCONN and UNC just dominated ‘Nova. When I look at this game I immediately say UNC. Before the season even started I said UNC would win it all, so why I had Pitt winning in my bracket I don’t know. Michigan State on the other hand is playing really good team basketball right now. Not to mention they are playing 80 miles form East Lansing so they got the home crowd cheering for them. I want so hard to pull for State and I probably will while I watch the game. Plus, I've been pimping Tom Izzo and State ever since they won it all in 2000. I just think UNC is too much for Michigan State to handle. Oh by the way, did I mention that UNC completely laid the wood to Michigan State on December 3rd, at Ford Field, and won by 35. Granted, State didn’t have Suton and Delvon Roe was playing limited minutes. But, those two do not make up 35 points. Izzo said even if both of them had been productive in that game they still lose by 20. UNC wins the title in 2009.
Penn State won the NIT. The NIttany Lions beat Baylor after pulling away with about nine minutes to go. I have little to say about this win because I can’t stand Penn State except for the fact Jamelle Cornley is from da’Haven aka Brookhaven in Columbus, Ohio. He was a freshman in high school when Lil' Drew aka Drew Lavender was a senior. So I got to give Jamelle props. Everything else about Penn State is dumb. If anyone missed it, not only is Joe Paterno old but he’s racist. He called basketball a “jewish mans game” back in the day referring to when he played and today’s game he called a “black man’s game.” I still have respect for the NIT but it’s where I draw the line. The CBI and the College Insiders Tournament are both stupid and if you as a head coach accept bids to either of those tournaments you’re stupid.
The coaching carousel has been in full effect. Obviously the big news is Calipari leaving the M-Town and heading to the “Commonwealth.” First of all, why does everyone feel the need to call Kentucky the “Commonwealth?” I don’t understand. But I guess there are just some things better left unanswered. Either way, Cal is now the highest paid coach in both college basketball and football. This is where Calipari can either further his legacy or have it burn into the ground. I think he does the former. Kentucky is just like Big D in football, the Domers in football, and the Yankees in baseball. Expectations will always be through the roof. Cal is going to get this team back to where they belong. The NCAA tournament. However, I don’t see him reviving the Comeback Cat days. It will just be so tough for him to win a title there but I think he makes a run at it. Kentucky just doesn't have that luster anymore. The dudes Cal recruited to come to Memphis this year will not follow him to UK. It's more a less a lock that Xavier Henry and his brother go to Kansas (Early 2010 NCAA Champ Prediction...Kansas). Mike Anderson was offered the job at Georgia but gave them a no thanks and signed a 7-year extension at Mizzou. I love that the “40 Minutes of Hell” remains at Mizzou. Speaking of “40 Minutes of Hell,” I watched the 1994 National Title game the other day (Arkansas vs. Duke). What a great matchup between Nolan Richardson and Coach K. Corliss Williamson was such a hoss back then. A great name from the past, Cherokee Parks got a big deny as the Razorbacks raised the trophy that year. Reports were sure that Tim Floyd would accept the job, however, he denied them. I think he got more straight at USC. Sean Miller already denied Arizona saying “he wasn’t interested” or is he?
Update: It was brought to my attention late Friday night that Sean Miller is now “listening” to Arizona. As of Sunday afternoon Sean was reported to be meeting with the AD. I’ve talked to a number of people who are close to the situation and they have told me they know as much as we do. They have heard he’ll leave and they have heard he’ll stay. The reality of the situation as long as Sean is at Xavier and as long as he continues to be successful his name is always going to come up with big time jobs. Eventually, Sean is going to leave. I just don’t want it to be now. Either way, I will always be a “Sean guy.” Wherever he ends up you can believe that I instantly become a fan. As far as Sean going to ‘Zona, it doesn’t make sense to me. In my opinion he loses exposure because of the time difference and he has to change his recruiting style. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, he played in the Big East, and he has made his mold in the A-10. The ACC or Big East makes much more sense to me. If Jim Calhoun steps down, you will certainly here Sean’s name in the mix there too. It’s a waiting game now.
Update Pt. 2: Some more information has come out regarding my main man Sean Miller. He met with Arizona’s AD out in Albuquerque, NM today. It was said that a donor flew Miller out in a private jet where he met with Jim Livengood. It is said that somewhere along the lines of $15 million over 7 years has been offered to Miller. Miller will return to Cincinnati tonight and mull the offer. Xavier’s AD Miker Bobinski has told the Cincinnati Enquirer that Xavier plans to counter offer. The question is how much can Xavier fork up for a counter offer. Again, the bottom line is Xavier was never going to have Miller for life but the potential move to Arizona just does not make sense on all levels. Miller is not the only candidate for the job. Steve Alford interviewed yesterday. Miller is Arizona’s number one candidate though and a possible trip to Tuscon may be in the works later this week for Miller to see the campus and facilities. While Miller isn’t a “money” guy, a friend of mine brought up a good point. When you sit down with a financial advisor and talk about what $15 million looks like and what it can compound annually with interest it becomes a very enticing offer.
Well, college basketball will come to a close on Monday night. Michigan State and UNC will tip at 9:21 in the D for all the marbles. Michigan State shocked the world by laying the wood right to UCONN and UNC just dominated ‘Nova. When I look at this game I immediately say UNC. Before the season even started I said UNC would win it all, so why I had Pitt winning in my bracket I don’t know. Michigan State on the other hand is playing really good team basketball right now. Not to mention they are playing 80 miles form East Lansing so they got the home crowd cheering for them. I want so hard to pull for State and I probably will while I watch the game. Plus, I've been pimping Tom Izzo and State ever since they won it all in 2000. I just think UNC is too much for Michigan State to handle. Oh by the way, did I mention that UNC completely laid the wood to Michigan State on December 3rd, at Ford Field, and won by 35. Granted, State didn’t have Suton and Delvon Roe was playing limited minutes. But, those two do not make up 35 points. Izzo said even if both of them had been productive in that game they still lose by 20. UNC wins the title in 2009.
Penn State won the NIT. The NIttany Lions beat Baylor after pulling away with about nine minutes to go. I have little to say about this win because I can’t stand Penn State except for the fact Jamelle Cornley is from da’Haven aka Brookhaven in Columbus, Ohio. He was a freshman in high school when Lil' Drew aka Drew Lavender was a senior. So I got to give Jamelle props. Everything else about Penn State is dumb. If anyone missed it, not only is Joe Paterno old but he’s racist. He called basketball a “jewish mans game” back in the day referring to when he played and today’s game he called a “black man’s game.” I still have respect for the NIT but it’s where I draw the line. The CBI and the College Insiders Tournament are both stupid and if you as a head coach accept bids to either of those tournaments you’re stupid.
The coaching carousel has been in full effect. Obviously the big news is Calipari leaving the M-Town and heading to the “Commonwealth.” First of all, why does everyone feel the need to call Kentucky the “Commonwealth?” I don’t understand. But I guess there are just some things better left unanswered. Either way, Cal is now the highest paid coach in both college basketball and football. This is where Calipari can either further his legacy or have it burn into the ground. I think he does the former. Kentucky is just like Big D in football, the Domers in football, and the Yankees in baseball. Expectations will always be through the roof. Cal is going to get this team back to where they belong. The NCAA tournament. However, I don’t see him reviving the Comeback Cat days. It will just be so tough for him to win a title there but I think he makes a run at it. Kentucky just doesn't have that luster anymore. The dudes Cal recruited to come to Memphis this year will not follow him to UK. It's more a less a lock that Xavier Henry and his brother go to Kansas (Early 2010 NCAA Champ Prediction...Kansas). Mike Anderson was offered the job at Georgia but gave them a no thanks and signed a 7-year extension at Mizzou. I love that the “40 Minutes of Hell” remains at Mizzou. Speaking of “40 Minutes of Hell,” I watched the 1994 National Title game the other day (Arkansas vs. Duke). What a great matchup between Nolan Richardson and Coach K. Corliss Williamson was such a hoss back then. A great name from the past, Cherokee Parks got a big deny as the Razorbacks raised the trophy that year. Reports were sure that Tim Floyd would accept the job, however, he denied them. I think he got more straight at USC. Sean Miller already denied Arizona saying “he wasn’t interested” or is he?
Update: It was brought to my attention late Friday night that Sean Miller is now “listening” to Arizona. As of Sunday afternoon Sean was reported to be meeting with the AD. I’ve talked to a number of people who are close to the situation and they have told me they know as much as we do. They have heard he’ll leave and they have heard he’ll stay. The reality of the situation as long as Sean is at Xavier and as long as he continues to be successful his name is always going to come up with big time jobs. Eventually, Sean is going to leave. I just don’t want it to be now. Either way, I will always be a “Sean guy.” Wherever he ends up you can believe that I instantly become a fan. As far as Sean going to ‘Zona, it doesn’t make sense to me. In my opinion he loses exposure because of the time difference and he has to change his recruiting style. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, he played in the Big East, and he has made his mold in the A-10. The ACC or Big East makes much more sense to me. If Jim Calhoun steps down, you will certainly here Sean’s name in the mix there too. It’s a waiting game now.
Update Pt. 2: Some more information has come out regarding my main man Sean Miller. He met with Arizona’s AD out in Albuquerque, NM today. It was said that a donor flew Miller out in a private jet where he met with Jim Livengood. It is said that somewhere along the lines of $15 million over 7 years has been offered to Miller. Miller will return to Cincinnati tonight and mull the offer. Xavier’s AD Miker Bobinski has told the Cincinnati Enquirer that Xavier plans to counter offer. The question is how much can Xavier fork up for a counter offer. Again, the bottom line is Xavier was never going to have Miller for life but the potential move to Arizona just does not make sense on all levels. Miller is not the only candidate for the job. Steve Alford interviewed yesterday. Miller is Arizona’s number one candidate though and a possible trip to Tuscon may be in the works later this week for Miller to see the campus and facilities. While Miller isn’t a “money” guy, a friend of mine brought up a good point. When you sit down with a financial advisor and talk about what $15 million looks like and what it can compound annually with interest it becomes a very enticing offer.
Update Pt. 3: It's still Miller time at Xavier folks. He gave 'Zona a big no thanks.
Update Pt. 4: Check that, Sean Miller is now the Arizona head coach. 7-years, $18 million, $1 million signing bonus
BJ “Or You Could Do It Like The Post Office” Raymond participated in the Final Four All-Star Game. Post Office’s team won 105-100. Benjamin dropped 12 points, had 3 assists, and hauled in one board. This All-Star game is just one of many accolades he has received this year. He will next be participating in the Portsmouth Invitational. PIT is a tournament where college seniors showcase their talents in front of NBA and European Scouts. I cannot say enough about BJ. He just does it like the post office. Findlay, Ohio baller and Columbus, Ohio native Josh Bostic had 4 points, 7 boards, and 4 assists. On a sidenote, my main man Nolan Richardson was the coach for Bostic and Benjamin’s squad. Boom baby.
With the sudden strike of youth to the Men’s National Soccer Team the US is looking more and more like a legit squad on the pitch. They smoked Trinidad & Tabago 3-0 on Wednesday night. Landon Donovan had three assists and 19 year-old phenom Jozy Altidore had a hat trick. Jozy became the youngest US team member to record a hat trick. Nice dude. Sticking with soccer. I know a lot of people like to bash the MLS. But, I’ve been down with it since its inception. Specifically, I’ve been a Columbus Crew fan since they were playing in the Horseshoe. They won the MLS Cup in 2008 and are looking to do it again this year. They have hometown hero and fellow Kilbourne Wolf, Danny O’Rourke locking it down on D. They also got my guy Frankie Hejduk doing the baddest things. If you haven’t hopped on a team’s bandwagon yet I suggest you rep the Crew.
In case you have not noticed UVA Men’s Lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country and undefeated. Last week they won a 7-overtime thriller over Maryland and came back from a halftime deficit against UNC this past weekend.
It has been brought to my attention that another team in the ACC is trying to rival The U in producing rap groups. Of course we all know about the 7th Floor Crew. If you don’t know about the 7th Floor Crew basically it was a group of individuals most were from the football team and they all lived on the 7th floor of a dorm at The U. They all rapped over a beat about various things they’ve done to girls, where they’ve done them, and how they’ve done them. Each verse the rapper would state his name, what he does, and how he does. If you have sensitive ears it's not for you. Since this rap has come out many people have tried to imitate and duplicate. The latest being at the University of Virginia. UVA’s answer to the 7th Floor Crew is Get Smacked Productions. I have yet to hear any track to judge the talent but I’m willing to bet it’s weak. Their number one hit I’ve been told is “Volleyball Body.”
Twitter is stupid. North Korea, I have two words for you, SUCK IT. Early Saturday morning fire alarms at your apartment are beats.
BJ “Or You Could Do It Like The Post Office” Raymond participated in the Final Four All-Star Game. Post Office’s team won 105-100. Benjamin dropped 12 points, had 3 assists, and hauled in one board. This All-Star game is just one of many accolades he has received this year. He will next be participating in the Portsmouth Invitational. PIT is a tournament where college seniors showcase their talents in front of NBA and European Scouts. I cannot say enough about BJ. He just does it like the post office. Findlay, Ohio baller and Columbus, Ohio native Josh Bostic had 4 points, 7 boards, and 4 assists. On a sidenote, my main man Nolan Richardson was the coach for Bostic and Benjamin’s squad. Boom baby.
With the sudden strike of youth to the Men’s National Soccer Team the US is looking more and more like a legit squad on the pitch. They smoked Trinidad & Tabago 3-0 on Wednesday night. Landon Donovan had three assists and 19 year-old phenom Jozy Altidore had a hat trick. Jozy became the youngest US team member to record a hat trick. Nice dude. Sticking with soccer. I know a lot of people like to bash the MLS. But, I’ve been down with it since its inception. Specifically, I’ve been a Columbus Crew fan since they were playing in the Horseshoe. They won the MLS Cup in 2008 and are looking to do it again this year. They have hometown hero and fellow Kilbourne Wolf, Danny O’Rourke locking it down on D. They also got my guy Frankie Hejduk doing the baddest things. If you haven’t hopped on a team’s bandwagon yet I suggest you rep the Crew.
In case you have not noticed UVA Men’s Lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country and undefeated. Last week they won a 7-overtime thriller over Maryland and came back from a halftime deficit against UNC this past weekend.
It has been brought to my attention that another team in the ACC is trying to rival The U in producing rap groups. Of course we all know about the 7th Floor Crew. If you don’t know about the 7th Floor Crew basically it was a group of individuals most were from the football team and they all lived on the 7th floor of a dorm at The U. They all rapped over a beat about various things they’ve done to girls, where they’ve done them, and how they’ve done them. Each verse the rapper would state his name, what he does, and how he does. If you have sensitive ears it's not for you. Since this rap has come out many people have tried to imitate and duplicate. The latest being at the University of Virginia. UVA’s answer to the 7th Floor Crew is Get Smacked Productions. I have yet to hear any track to judge the talent but I’m willing to bet it’s weak. Their number one hit I’ve been told is “Volleyball Body.”
Twitter is stupid. North Korea, I have two words for you, SUCK IT. Early Saturday morning fire alarms at your apartment are beats.
War Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King.
-Killa
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