Liveblogging - Virginia vs. Duke

Anatomy of a meltdown...

I watched the Washington State / USC game last night and what amazed me was NOT the insane skills of the Cougars' perimeter shooters, but the way USC completely and utterly lost control of that game in the second half.

Halftime: WSU - 27 / USC - 23

In the second half, the mixture of turnovers, bad shot selections and JesusOJ Mayo trying to once again be a one man show led to the Cougars outscoring the Trojans by 15 points!

15!

By itself 15 is not THAT big, but it was just the way they got the 15. By shutting down SoCal so thoroughly.


Is that a UCLA scout?

Onwards...

Yeah, what IS going on with those ankles? As College Hoops Journal has mentioned it seems to be ankle season right now. Dayton's star player Chris Wright broke his ankle against scrappy Rhode Island yesterday. Dayton is currently ranked 14 in the Blogpoll, and I am thinking they will start to fall out without Wright. Right?

Ms. Andrews strikes again! Now I have never understood the fascination that people have with this woman...



But when the freakin' Wisconsin student section start ejaculating her name in unison, then Brent Musberger and Steve Lavin join in the masturbation-fest...


(HT: NCAA FanHouse)

Well, maybe I need to research her appeal further. She looks like just another boring blond to me folks. Kinda like Wendy Nix.

Everyday Sunshine

Just like it says on the left hand side I will be liveblogging the Duke/Virginia game this Sunday (1/13) at 5 pm PST (8 pm EST):


Can the Cavaliers relive Pitt's ummmmm, magic?

Take two: Bruce Weber says that the sovereign nations of the Illinois Confederacy should not be worried about his basketball program.

"There's obviously frustration and disappointment," coach Bruce Weber said. "Throughout the Illini nation, panic and frustration. We keep trying to tell [the players], we're a handful of possessions from being a really good team."

Yes, what remains of the Native Americans of the Illiniwek should rest easy tonight knowing that "Chief" Weber has the University of Illinois basketball program under control. And don't don't be upset about all that land the palefaces took either. Weber might have his team in March Madness after all! Doesn't that make you feel better?

Pregnant athletes top the list of agenda items at NCAA annual convention.


That's right. I'm trying out for the track team before this sucker slows me down!

Almost famous

How does it feel to get a mention in the awesome blog With Leather?

How does it feel to get a mention in the awesome blog With Leather next to a smoking hot picture of Maxim's Ashley?

How does it feel for Charlotte to hammer Clemson 82 to 72 thereby winning the THIS IS SPARTA!!!! award?



I think the Godfather of Soul can sum it up best...

But officer, I'm on the basketball team!

Wisconsin 's Kevin Gullikson busted for underage drinking. Again.

Gullikson has been ticketed numerous times before and at one point agreed to seek alcohol counseling.


Hey Kevin, over here! Help us down these!

But the good news is that he will turn 21 on February 26th so he doesn't have to worry about it anymore! Right?

You gotta walk before you can crawl

Duke lost to Pitt. Hmmmmm.....

Seth Davis claims that despite being nationally ranked, Vanderbilt and the rest of the SEC is lame:



Joe Lunardi has SDSU back in his bracket?!? You now have proof that Lunardi smokes pot.

As The Olson Turns: Mrs. Lute Olsen fights back!

The wife of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson filed a court challenge to his attempt to divorce her.

The petition said Christine Olson "denies the marriage is irretrievably broken" and "remains committed to preserving the marital relationship."

I've always wondered, how do you fight a divorce? If Lute wants to 'share his basketball knowledge' with another woman, how can you block that legally? Does the judge really say "You know Lute your wife is right, your marriage can be saved. DIVORCE DENIED!"


Bastard. *gasping for air* Don't walk away when I'm talking to you!!!

Notre Dame to export racism to Ireland.

"The Fighting Irish in Ireland is just natural," coach Mike Brey said Wednesday. "This is going to be a truly unique experience for our coaching staff, administration, fans, and especially, our players."

Yeah, Brey. Show 'em what Americans truly think about the Irish. A bunch of drunk dumb brawlers.


Ummm, yeah...

He's baaaaaaack...

Yes, back from the great beyond (Mexico) and ready for the ramp up to the NCAA Basketball Tournaments.

No Moment of Zen this week because I don't have anything. But that may change as I start catching up.

Expect a torrid of postings starting later today or tomorrow.