With Big East action finally underway, there are plenty of games to watch around the league.
Yesterday West Virginina, St. John's, Seton Hall all logged wins. Tonight, Pitt finds itself in a battle against Syracuse at the Dome, while Providence has leapt to a very early lead against Marquette.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Mixed Feelings
I don't want to talk much about the Sugar Bowl, so I won't. It's terrible to send a special senior class off like that. I wish it could have gone better, but LSU is a great team. Thus begins a new era of Notre Dame football.
Before the game, I followed basketball action back in South Bend on the cell phone. It's funny how tense a twenty point game feels when you have to rely on a mobile device for information.
Early feel, great win. I was nervous about the Big East opener with a new point guard against a veteran coach. Thankfully, there was nothing to worry. ND dominated the first twenty minutes and cruised to a 16-point win.
Playing all but five minutes, Tory Jackson was impressive. The freshman scored fourteen, a surprising show of shooting ability, and grbabbed five rebounds. He tallied four assists and four turnovers, but did not hamper the offense. Like for doctors, the golden rule for emergency starters is "first, do no harm." The offense was able to run effectively once again without one of its main components.
Carter had another solid game. 19 points, three rebounds. 7 of 14 shooting. He played 38 minutes, too many for comfort, but gives the team a good game every night. If a couple other guys can step up and provide a spark to give Carter a few more minutes off a night, I would feel a lot better about Russell's effectiveness over the course of the year.
Ugh, Colin. Why are you such a streaky shooter? Falls was 3-12, 1 of 8 from deep. He scored 7 and had a good night off the ball (5 assists, 4 rebounds) but needs to be a consistent threat to earn 37 minutes a night.
Rub Kurz had a bad shooting night, but nearly earned another double-double. His nine boards helped the Irish gain a 33-28 advantage in that category and his three blocked shots were all ND achieved in the game.
Why is Luke Zeller still starting? He had a solid game, 3-5 shooting for seven points with four rebounds. Unfortunately, with Harangody playing well each night, Zeller is only given 15 minutes a game. Let Bamm-Bamm start the game and Zeller will be just as successful off the bench.
Speaking of Harangody, Luke scored 15 and grabbed 6 rebounds. He only played 21 minutes, but provided a needed spark when introduced into the lineup.
Rounding out the lineup, Hillesland was solid in nine floor minutes. Peoples grabbed a steal in mop-up time, and also avoided turning the ball over. Ayers grabbed a foul and a turnover in an uninspiring time off the bench.
Can't wait to see the team play again on Saturday. Real gut-check time on the raod against Georgetown.
Before the game, I followed basketball action back in South Bend on the cell phone. It's funny how tense a twenty point game feels when you have to rely on a mobile device for information.
Early feel, great win. I was nervous about the Big East opener with a new point guard against a veteran coach. Thankfully, there was nothing to worry. ND dominated the first twenty minutes and cruised to a 16-point win.
Playing all but five minutes, Tory Jackson was impressive. The freshman scored fourteen, a surprising show of shooting ability, and grbabbed five rebounds. He tallied four assists and four turnovers, but did not hamper the offense. Like for doctors, the golden rule for emergency starters is "first, do no harm." The offense was able to run effectively once again without one of its main components.
Carter had another solid game. 19 points, three rebounds. 7 of 14 shooting. He played 38 minutes, too many for comfort, but gives the team a good game every night. If a couple other guys can step up and provide a spark to give Carter a few more minutes off a night, I would feel a lot better about Russell's effectiveness over the course of the year.
Ugh, Colin. Why are you such a streaky shooter? Falls was 3-12, 1 of 8 from deep. He scored 7 and had a good night off the ball (5 assists, 4 rebounds) but needs to be a consistent threat to earn 37 minutes a night.
Rub Kurz had a bad shooting night, but nearly earned another double-double. His nine boards helped the Irish gain a 33-28 advantage in that category and his three blocked shots were all ND achieved in the game.
Why is Luke Zeller still starting? He had a solid game, 3-5 shooting for seven points with four rebounds. Unfortunately, with Harangody playing well each night, Zeller is only given 15 minutes a game. Let Bamm-Bamm start the game and Zeller will be just as successful off the bench.
Speaking of Harangody, Luke scored 15 and grabbed 6 rebounds. He only played 21 minutes, but provided a needed spark when introduced into the lineup.
Rounding out the lineup, Hillesland was solid in nine floor minutes. Peoples grabbed a steal in mop-up time, and also avoided turning the ball over. Ayers grabbed a foul and a turnover in an uninspiring time off the bench.
Can't wait to see the team play again on Saturday. Real gut-check time on the raod against Georgetown.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Visit New Orleans
Spending time in New Orleans for the past 48 hours, I have fallen in love with the city. Its truly unique culture, a Creole blend of the European, Carribean, and African, makes this town special. Everyone I have met the last two days is gracious, to a soul. How many times have I heard "Thank y'all so much for coming"?
New Orleans is still a city needing to be healed. In the Lower 9th and many other neighborhoods, destroyed homes lie dormant. You've seen the pictures all over television, but to see the actual homes is heartbreaking. Half of the houses still have markings from rescue workers in the days following the disaster.
Most of all, New Orleans needs you and me. Tourism is the biggest industry in the city and has been severly hurt since Katrina. Money from tourists keep New Orleans alive. By spending your next vacation in the French Quarter, you provide a valuable boost to shopowners, bus drivers, and musicians. The food is great, the music is original, and the entire experience is powerful. Next time you book a trip, make it to southern Louisiana. You'll be glad you came.
Tomorrow's the big day in South Bend and the Superdome. Good luck to both the teams. Here's to two victories.
New Orleans is still a city needing to be healed. In the Lower 9th and many other neighborhoods, destroyed homes lie dormant. You've seen the pictures all over television, but to see the actual homes is heartbreaking. Half of the houses still have markings from rescue workers in the days following the disaster.
Most of all, New Orleans needs you and me. Tourism is the biggest industry in the city and has been severly hurt since Katrina. Money from tourists keep New Orleans alive. By spending your next vacation in the French Quarter, you provide a valuable boost to shopowners, bus drivers, and musicians. The food is great, the music is original, and the entire experience is powerful. Next time you book a trip, make it to southern Louisiana. You'll be glad you came.
Tomorrow's the big day in South Bend and the Superdome. Good luck to both the teams. Here's to two victories.
Fiesta Bowl Upset
I'll admit it. I gave Boise St. up for dead after Jared Z's pick-six seemed to blow the biggest game in school history. I missed all the trick plays and the unbelievable decision to go for two which gave the Broncos a 43-42 win. Congratulations to Boise St. for a great victory. Instead of the tremendous upset everyone thinks this is, I would argue that college football has finally found a little parity.
The knock against this team is that they didn't beat anyone. Had they scheduled a couple of solid major conference teams, they could still be 12-0 and arguing for a piece of the National Championship puzzle. Realize that Oklahoma is a team that could very well have been playing in Florida's place next week barring officiating follies against Oregon earlier this year.
Congratulations to Boise St. for a terrific season and a great game. The heart and passion exhibited last night by the Broncos are two of the most important reasons why the game is played.
The knock against this team is that they didn't beat anyone. Had they scheduled a couple of solid major conference teams, they could still be 12-0 and arguing for a piece of the National Championship puzzle. Realize that Oklahoma is a team that could very well have been playing in Florida's place next week barring officiating follies against Oregon earlier this year.
Congratulations to Boise St. for a terrific season and a great game. The heart and passion exhibited last night by the Broncos are two of the most important reasons why the game is played.
Monday, January 01, 2007
January 1, 2007
The first record of the year is set on New Year's Day. Bobby Knight's Red Raiders slipped by New Mexico by two to give Knight his 880th career victory.
Lots of stuff to watch on TV, mostly bowl games. Enjoy.
Lots of stuff to watch on TV, mostly bowl games. Enjoy.
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