It’s 12:30 in the morning on Wednesday the 16th of March. I must be sitting in an airpot terminal waiting for a flight to the midwest or the east coast. I”ve done this a lot in the years past, flying into Minneapolis, Lexington, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Detroit (several times). You get the picture. I am getting …
Category Archive: Daily
Mar
16
2011
Mar
14
2011
In Defense of the Bandwagon
After reading Rhett’s post lamenting the irritating nature of the BYU fans at the Mountain West tournament I was instantly sympathetic to his plight. However after some reflection I feel that it must be pointed out that all college basketball phenomena are at some level annoying to the hard-core fan. BYU fans are a bit …
Mar
12
2011
Why BYU fans do not deserve Jimmer Fredette
First of all, let it be known I am a BYU hater. I am a UNLV fan. I have to be. I can also admit that Mr. Fredette has been insane this year, and last nights 52 point outburst was exceptional considering the fact he attempted only a SINGLE free-throw. I challenge you to get …
Feb
21
2011
It’s Time to Win
As of today, we are 20 days away from Selection Sunday. The conference season is winding down. Teams are playing themselves into, or out of, the NCAA’s. Championship week is coming. It’s winning time. UNLV won a gritty game at Colorado State on Saturday. This means UNLV has a decent shot to finish 3rd in …
Feb
19
2011
Endearing Qualities
Several conversations with trip members in the past have gave way to a new revelation about college basketball, and what is accaptable in today’s hoop game. If you are a gangster head coach, you cannot coach at a blue blood school. Allow me to elaborate please. A perfect example is John Calipari. He is a …
