By Kirby
Biggest news from the world of sports last night was 14 Vanderbilt defeating 1 Tennessee. Tenn was ranked number 1 for the first time in school history, a ranking that lasted all of one day (well technically, 1 week, but you get the idea). And in another upset, albeit more minor, 20 Drake got upset by a team ESPN abbreviated as MOS (?). Turns out its Missouri State, which I think is just one of those made up schools that Smash Williams got recruited to.
The big news out of the NBA is that Yao Ming is out for the year. This really kills all the momentum the Rockets had garnered from their 13 game win streak. Plus, lowers their viewing audience by about 1 billion viewers. Although comments like that may be premature, as the Rockets dominated the Wizards by 25. And filling in for Yao in the starting line up was... Dikembe Mutombo? Hey Rockets, 1992 called, they want their center back.
Not too much floating around the world of baseball spring training. The Devil Rays Scott Kazmir hurt his throwing arm and will miss opening day, letting Mets fans have a day off from poking their Steve Phillips voodoo dolls. The Phillies decided to name former wife beater/former closer Brett Myers opening day starter instead of stud Cole Hamels. I guess in the big picture, opening day starter doesn't matter (the Yankees opening day starter last year was Carl Pavano), but how do you expect to build up the excitement of your season when you trot out retread Brett Meyers?
And on the most serious of notes, Northern Illinois played their first game after the recent tragedy at the school. The team (and their opponent Western Michigan) stood, arms around shoulders at half court for a moment of silence with the rest of the crowd. The announcer twice told the crowd "Thank you", but the moment lasted. I can image that was a powerful moment.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Sports Watercooler
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Random Dikembe discussion. I remember hearing stories abourt Dikembe from the Gold Club era in which he would walk into the strip club and exclaim "Who wants to sex Dikembe?!"
Nothing is funnier to me. On sportscenter last night, though, a reference was made to that quote when John Buccigross said "Who wants to be blocked by Dikembe?!"
Lastly, I'm tired of that stupid finger-wagging thing. He literally does it every time he blocks a shot. Shouldn't that be a technical foul for taunting? I have no problem with it, but if other players can't do similar things, then Dikembe shouldn't be allowed to do it.
Post a Comment