Worcester College hoops

Holy Cross improved to 6-0 with a sound thumping of Yale Wednesday night. Definitely a nice start to the season. I think they have a good well balanced team this year. They don't have that athletic, go-to guy, that can create their own shot, as they have in the past. No Keith Simmons, no Kevin Hamilton. I worry a little about their play at PG. Torrey Thomas is gone. Pat Doherty is a Jr. and has played a lot, but his inability to shoot from the perimeter can be exploited. The team has a lot of experience and has played a lot together. They are 8 deep, too, which is helpful. They can get scoring from Vander Baan, Cunningham, and Clifford, which does give them options, inside and out. But, Doherty has to make a shot now and again.

Also, the ol' Alma Mater, Assumption off to a 5-1 start. Keep up the good work boys. Northeast-10 title?

AWFUL...Tragic...

This sucks. Sean Taylor, shot, showing signs of responsiveness and ends up dying this morning...I feel so bad for his family, friends, teammates... so awful... 24 year old kid... incredible football player, having his best year yet... just awful

Holiday Television: The Bad & the Good

So, let's start with the bad. Could someone please explain why NBC would air Miracle on 34th Street on the morning of Thanksgiving? I understand that we all love Christmas and want to get an early start on it, but could you wait until I've watched Home Alone (see below) or at least eaten some turkey? I know that we seem to be starting preparations for holidays earlier and earlier, but is it necessary to move onto Christmas, prior to Thanksgiving even taking place?

Now the good. None of the major networks thought it necessary to air Home Alone yesterday. Fortunately, Fx recognized this and put it on the air last night, thus averting a mistake of apocolyptical proportions. So, we owe much thanks to the fine, intelligent people over at Fx.

Trade Talk

I hear that the Angels are interested in Miguel Tejada and the Dodgers are offering a package that includes OF Matt Kemp in exchange for Erik Bedard.

Coco Crisp, Erik Bedard, Aubrey Huff

Rumor of a deal that would send Crisp to the Texas Rangers for C Gerald Laird.

Also, the Orioles are trying to get Erik Bedard signed to a contract extension.

I guess Aubrey Huff appeared on a radio show and came across as a major d-bag. His excuse was something along the lines of, 'no one has ever accused me of being smart.' Solid excuse.

Celtics

When will they lose their first game?

College Hoops

I'm excited college hoops have started

Set the time aside for March Madness - We've got to get together in front of the tube with some nachos, beer & grilled balloney sandwiches, Right steve