For some reason, this year I feel as though college basketball has taken a back seat in sports. Thank the Lord, my favorite time of the year is approaching! March Madness Baby (Dick Vitale’s voice)!
If you haven’t been living in the state of Missouri, maybe you’ve heard about the big things going on over in Columbia. The Tiger basketball team is putting together one heck of a season. Faith in (Frank) Haith started off rocky with the old baggage (University of Miami) he was entering Mizzou with, but he is currently proving his worth now! He’s got the team working hard on both sides of the court, and trusting each other in the process. From star point guard Phil Pressey to the big dog in the paint, Ricardo Ratliffe and even our 6th starter Michael Dixon; these Tigers aren’t just looking to get to the Final Four; they are determined to win the whole thing! And I didn’t even mention the leaders Kim English and Marcus Denmon. These guys have the right attitude and the swagger that they are carrying has many people becoming believers.
“But, they haven’t played anybody tough!”
Oh? Top ten teams like Kansas, Illinois and Baylor don’t count? It’s a good thing Missouri is moving to the SEC next year. Maybe then, we won’t have to hear this nonsense that there isn’t any competition in the Big 12. Speaking of next year, Coach Haith already has three D-I transfers coming into the program next year from Oregon, Auburn and Pepperdine. Enter “Transfer U.” I know I’m excited to see what recruits Haith will begin pulling. Coach has some ballplayers on his team this year. One through six on the team could start at any school in the nation.
This year the Tigers are serious. I can’t wait to see them play great teams like Kentucky, North Carolina and tough teams like that in the tournament. March Madness is approaching and the excitement in Mid Missouri…make that the Midwest is building. The Tigers are for real this year, so make us proud in the tourney!
P.S. Yes, I am on the bandwagon for Jeremy Lin.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Gisele Bundchen’s Husband or Peyton Manning’s Brother?
Who do you have winning the Super Bowl? I’ve watched my ESPN, I’ve listened to Mike&Mike, I’ve analyzed John Clayton’s predictions and I think I know who will win.
But, before I announce my pick, I have a few things to say:
First of all, why is the media stealing all the thunder from Eli Manning and talking about Peyton non-stop. It’s one thing if we were still discussing Tim Tebow (joke), but Peyton isn’t playing in this Super Bowl. We know he’s sat out all season and next season is unpredictable. So, let’s give our attention to THIS YEAR, and the players playing right now. This is their time to shine. I feel as though Peyton has always shadowed over Eli’s accomplishments. Even this entire week leading up to the Super Bowl, Peyton Manning is the trending topic.
Second, Coach Belichick is a good coach. Yes, he’s sneaky and cheating, but wouldn’t you try to win the amount of Super Bowls he has any possible way you could? After saying that, I’m not convinced that this whole Rob Gronkowski ankle thing isn’t a conspiracy. Gronkowski has been nursing the ankle injury a little too much with the media. Belichick and the Patriots are putting up the front the Gronk is still hurt and questionable for Sunday. That way, the Giants will be shocked when they see Gronk score the first touchdown of the game, with many more following. You heard it hear first!
And finally my prediction. I’m taking Brady and the Patriots winning late in the 4th quarter 27-23.
Don’t get me wrong, Eli Manning is great, I like Victor Cruz, but they’re playing a dynasty. I’m not a huge Patriots fan, but they’ve been there so many times before and they know what they’re doing. Some would say, that the Giants beat them in the Super Bowl a couple years ago, so why won’t they do it again? I just feel as though New England has a certain swag and confidence about them. Gronkowski will play like he has all season and Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker will be serious threats. Brady is too good to lose to the Giants twice in a season.
That’s my pick. Go Rams!
But, before I announce my pick, I have a few things to say:
First of all, why is the media stealing all the thunder from Eli Manning and talking about Peyton non-stop. It’s one thing if we were still discussing Tim Tebow (joke), but Peyton isn’t playing in this Super Bowl. We know he’s sat out all season and next season is unpredictable. So, let’s give our attention to THIS YEAR, and the players playing right now. This is their time to shine. I feel as though Peyton has always shadowed over Eli’s accomplishments. Even this entire week leading up to the Super Bowl, Peyton Manning is the trending topic.
Second, Coach Belichick is a good coach. Yes, he’s sneaky and cheating, but wouldn’t you try to win the amount of Super Bowls he has any possible way you could? After saying that, I’m not convinced that this whole Rob Gronkowski ankle thing isn’t a conspiracy. Gronkowski has been nursing the ankle injury a little too much with the media. Belichick and the Patriots are putting up the front the Gronk is still hurt and questionable for Sunday. That way, the Giants will be shocked when they see Gronk score the first touchdown of the game, with many more following. You heard it hear first!
And finally my prediction. I’m taking Brady and the Patriots winning late in the 4th quarter 27-23.
Don’t get me wrong, Eli Manning is great, I like Victor Cruz, but they’re playing a dynasty. I’m not a huge Patriots fan, but they’ve been there so many times before and they know what they’re doing. Some would say, that the Giants beat them in the Super Bowl a couple years ago, so why won’t they do it again? I just feel as though New England has a certain swag and confidence about them. Gronkowski will play like he has all season and Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker will be serious threats. Brady is too good to lose to the Giants twice in a season.
That’s my pick. Go Rams!
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