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.
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