Match-ups that might give Kentucky trouble

So Kentucky moves into the NCAA tourney undefeated, having been challenged only a few times. After looking    at the season, I have come up with who I think could do it. 

1. Virginia

2. Wisconsin

3. Iowa St

The big reason, these 3 play great D. Granted, they won't have a chance to see any of these until the Final Four or Championship game.

I see the Wildcat nation being all defensive, remember, I'm just a basketball fan/blogger giving my opinion.

Seeing, Kentucky's road, I think they will probably see Notre Dame in the a Elite Eight, but that may be the biggest challenge they see until the Final Four. 

Again, these are really just my random thoughts.

What we learned from Kentucky/A&M.

Just got through watching the UK double OT win over Texas A&M. A couple of things I learned today..

1. Kentucky struggles at the free throw line. They are tied for 231st in the country  with a .667. COME ON, these are top recruits and they can't shoot at the line better than that. This could bite them in butt later on. 

2. They don't like a good zone. It gave them fits all day. Somewhere, Syracuse is sming cause they know there is probably no one better in college basketball that runs te zone better than them. Thoughts for the tourney.

How much house will Stoops really clean?

Well, as a lifelong Oklahoma fan, to hear that it could be a "historic" cleaning of the house of assistant coaches makes me curious. Curious and anxious after what was a disappointing finish to this season.

I was never convinced that we were going to be Big 12 champs with Baylor still returning a chunk of players, but I didn't expect 8-5 either.

I do believe Josh Huepel has got to go, at least back to QB coach. Too much trying to force a passing game when had we continued running the ball more, we'd have maybe won a couple more of those games. 

I would be willing to give DC Mike Stoops  another year but looking like he's out too which now that I think about him being defensive backs coach, it's time for him too.

Something can be said for changing up assistants more frequently. It could be a sign that you're winning. I read an article last year that Nick Saban's average assistant lasts 3 years. 

I guess time will tell at 11am CST but I know 

Who's the bigger jerk?

So right now, there is a debate in who is the biggest jerk, the FSU team members who walked off field without shaking Oregon's hands or Jim Rome with his calling the college band kids "dorks." 

I'll be honest, I'm a little biased. If you read my bio, you'll find out I'm a high school band director.  On the other hand, not showing sportsmanship is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.

I lean towards FSU, Jimbo Fisher and his staff's job is to not only teach and coach football, but the lessons which from the sport which can be applied in life, which includes losing gracefully. 

Jim Rome only had his family, and as the song says. "Momma tried." Plus, we all know that Rome is a jerk and an idiot.

That's my thoughts.

That old New Year's Day feeling

January 1, 2015 will bring a sense of déjà  vu in the best way for college football fans. With the playoff games now, Jan 1 has a renewed value and level of enjoyment for college football fans. 

Instead of having a few irrelevant games and then the Rose Bowl, we have the two semifinal games of the playoff. 

So my fellow college football fans, wake up and sober up if need be and enjoy a great New Year's Day of football! 

Proof that a micro-managing boss sucks

The question on a lot of sports fans' minds right now is "Why did Jim Harbaugh take the same amount from Michigan that he did from the 49ers?" I'll tell you why, it's because he doesn't have a micro-managing GM and Owner looking over his shoulder and questioning his every move. York and Baalke think they have a clue but obviously don't. Baalke hasn't had draft worth anything but yet the coach that led them to 3 straight NFC title games is the one to get let go? Could be a fatal mistake for relevancy of the Niners. 

Despite now having to worry about recruiting, NCAA rules, boosters, kids being stupid, and other things, Harbaugh jumped on it though he could have stayed in the NFL. Loyalty to the alma mater right there. 

How much is not having micro-managing boss worth...apparently about 3 million.