First is, of course, the Super Duper Bowl, XL variety. Yes, it was horribly boring. Yes there were some very questionable calls; I believe I went on record three weeks ago saying that officiating is just downright bad presently. And yes, the Steelers won. This was a difficult game to predict, and I missed. I really thought Seattle would win. Honestly, until New England, I don't recall having a good track record of Super Bowl predictions. But, I was happy Pittsburgh won. I think from now on, I will just pick the team that I want to win as my winner to make things easier.
Analysis of the game is not needed, as ESPN, etc, have that well-covered. I do believe the NFL is making a major mistake in claiming the game to be well officiated. I understand the hesitency of calling out officials, especially with a tedious collective barginning agreement between the league and the Officials Union. However, these playoffs may be remembered for only three things: The Bus, the fumble/tackle in the Indy/Pitt game, and the bad calls. I am not one to harp on officials, but I am worried for the league that the average fan will get further frustrated unless something is done about this soon.
Next up, college basketball is heating up as we come off the backstretch and into turn 3. Conference races are tight in places (Big East, Big Ten) and all but decided elsewhere (ACC, Big 12). Quick recent observations:
- Florida looked nasty against Kentucky. If they get running like that in the NCAAs, they will be a tough out.
- Texas is quietly playing terrific basketball. Beatable, yes, but it will take a lot to do it.
- Is Duke ever going to lose in the ACC? BC, FSU, and Carolina all had good chances and lost. FYI: there is not great conspiracy between Coach K and the officials. That is childish to insinuate, much less spend press time writing about. Yes, he intimidates the refs and Duke does get some breaks. But, all good teams do. Good teams play more aggressive, with more skill, and with better coaching, which is why they are good. Everything evens out, so quit crying about it.
- My bracket debut will be pushed back to the weekend I think. I've been logging some good hours at work and in the car, so even doing this blog is tough right now. I know you're all dying to see it, don't be jealous.
There is no way Wayne Gretzky knew nothing about his wife and his close friend/assistant coach's gambling ring. Does The Great one think we are all The Stupid One? Come on Wayne-o, you can't pull the wool over our eyes.
I hate the WWE Smackdown! angle between Mysterio and Orton. Referencing Eddie's memory is fine, but don't go saying that he's watching from hell. That is way over the line.
I think Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Goldust make me laugh more than anything on RAW right now. I'm not sure what the point is of burying Shelton Benjamin with his mama. Ashlee cannot wrestle, but Mickie James trips me out. Hmm, I wonder if HHH will win the Wrestlemania Title Shot tournament? Duh.
College basketball fans need to police themselves in the stands. Leaving a heated battle last night, I witnessed a fan of the home team tell a kid (who was around 13 and with his mother) that he was a "F'-ing faggot". The mother toke up for her son of course, but that family will surely lose any respect for this particular school for quite a while. I was too far away to take care of it myself, but people like that should be forced to eat their own poop upside down with jumper cables on their nuts. Also, yelling things like "F-you ___" and "Rapist" are not appropriate. So the next time you're at a game and someone does something stupid, do the right thing and tell them to shut up. Encourage your team, don't hurl insults at the other team that are generic, in poor taste, or just wrong. And by the way: if a guy puts 35 or so up on your team, he doesn't suck. So don't try and tell him he does. Cause you look like a jackass.
Enough for today, I'm about down for the count. Rolled in about 4am last night and had to be in the office at 8:30am. And I'll be at another game tonight. Dip it pop it twurk it stop it, check on me tonight (cause I'll be asleep).
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