This was a week that was going to leave many of us with tears of joy. It was also going to leave many of us ordering a bigger drink from the local pub.
So with that being said, and with too many side stories going on, I picked three that I felt were worth talking about and stuck them in a good category.
It's kind of good to have a little variety. So...
The Good: Georgetown's Three-For-All
The last time Roy Hibbert didn't score at all in a game was his freshman year, but still the Hoyas did something yesterday that even "The Answer" would've loved to see. After having their first huge lead evaporate at the start of the second half, the Hoyas unleashed a storm of three's and didn't look back after that.
At the end of a physical game, it was the Hoyas making history by dropping 17 three-pointers in a single game, thereby setting a new school record. Georgetown took out Villanova 82-63 and advanced to tonight's semifinal slugfest with upset-minded West Virginia, who took out Fox Sports' pick to win the tournament, UConn.
So the good news for the Hoyas? They are now 13-0 when they have the tournament top seed. Who knows? Maybe we'll see win No. 14 tonight. But with every feel good story comes the stories that make you wanna throw up in your mouth a little. So let's regurgitate the rise and fall of The Champs.
- B/R Ticket Guide
The Bad: Florida Flunks Final Exam
It was simple for the defending champs: Finals or bust! Despite my own personal bias towards Florida, the Gators not only lost last night, they got straight up served by Alabama in the first round of the SEC Tournament.
So while the Vols survived a scare, and Georgia upset Ole Miss, Alabama continued the ailment that is known as "Underdog-itis" by dispatching Florida 80-69 and most likely sealing the Gators fate as the next team eliminated from the field of 65. What a terrible way for the season of the Gators to end.
They don't get to the SEC Football Championship, lose to Michigan in their bowl game, then come to the realization that it's all over but the crying for the Gator Nation. And for the record, whoever the fan was that was upset about the "Nation" moniker, get over it. We're all using it, and it's better when we do because pride and respect (something Oakland hasn't had in a while) is restored to it. In any event, Florida is most likely out of the tournament unless by some reasonable act of God, they get in on a fluke.
The Ugly: The Yankees Change of Demeanor
Answer this, Bleacher-ites: When's the last time you saw the New York Yankees come out swinging more than Mike Tyson in his prime? In less than two weeks, the Yankees have become the Backwoods Brawlers that we only see out of them whenever Boston is in their cross hairs.
First came the wild pitch that may have ended someone's season even before it starts. Then came the down to the nitty gritty crash at home plate a few days ago. Now we have members of the Tampa Bay Rays and Yankees clearing the benches over a spike to the groin? If he got roshambo'd, I would understand, but this is still Spring Training.
However, this is perfect for those fans that miss the days when intensity was unleashed from day one (including Spring Training). But after seeing the footage, that was a pretty high slide. He looked like he was on a Bowflex the way that pose went. Worst part about it was that the fight was started by a member of Tampa Bay, not New York.
Simply put, Joe Girardi has taken Joe Torre's mellow mentality and sent it out of Yankee Stadium. It has now be replaced with a more determined, aggressive Yankee club that is done being Boston's bitch from the looks of it. Only time will tell if this new attitude will work to their advantage.
Hopefully, Jim Rome doesn't bring that monotone voice of his to the table. I would like to enjoy a good game not get put to sleep by him knocking everybody.
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9 months ago
How much do you want to bet that Torre isn't wishing he still had his job in New York.
And I disagree with your comments about Florida. I like to see a team that has dominated for the past few years struggle...(I may have to see someone about that part of me...)
Nice article, Ron.
from 9 months ago
Torre must be stoked to be out of NY r u nuts? he got out just b4 the Clemens/Petitte fiasco, escaped the NY media forever, and escaped the idiocy of Hank Steinbrenner in one fell swoop, George was a solid owner and although he was a jerk he got stuff done right for the most part, Hank is just a blowhard who likes to hear himself talk, Torre got out on his own terms b4 Hammerin' Hank canned him (and he would unless Torre had won a WS)
Good work Ron
from 9 months ago
That's what I said...that he's stoked to be out of New York. Key word: isn't.
9 months ago
i see my boys up there! ... its always nice seein ya team do the damn thing ... roy, ty, pat, jw ... i love you n the rest of my hoyas ...
GO GEORGETOWN!
great article ron.
9 months ago
No crying here from this gator fan, just frustration. But the good news is we have two of the best coaches in the country (Urban Meyer and Billy Donovan), as well as two of the top recruting classes coming in in both sports. While the big 2 UF sports may have been weak this year, be on the look out because every Gator knows that what is going on in Gainsville right now is special, despite this years brief "rebuilding" year. It would not suprise me, or any other gator fan for that matter, if 2009 becomes 2006 all over again.
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