How Does Clark Kellogg Keep His Job?

When I watched the first game of the Final Four (that I wrote about below) , it was in a bar with the sound turned down. Fortunately, I didn't have to hear the analyst Clark Kellogg.

Now that I am home with the sound on, I am listening to the broadcast. Jim Nantz does a terrific job. But why am I having to endure this Clark Kellogg. I am not sure how Kellogg keeps his job. He is biased and sometimes I think he is watching a different game than I am. You would think somewhere in the stable of CBS analysts they could find someone better to do the job.

Hey CBS lose Clark Kellogg.

Go Butler...Go Butler

How 'bout them Bulldogs! Outside of Michigan State fans I think most people were rooting for Butler at the watering hole where I watched the game. Those Butler fans were rewarded. The Bulldogs knocked off the Spartans 52-50 in one of the best Final Four semifinals I can remember in a long time.

Michigan State was good but Butler was better. The Bulldogs were better on the boards and did a better job of shooting free throws than the Spartans.

Up next for Butler is the winner of the Duke / West Virginia game that is being played as I type this. Regardless of who wins that match up I will be cheering for Butler. GO BULLDOGS!!!

I Love This Tournament

This may be the best NCAA tournament ever. The upset of the lowly Kansas Jayhawks and the Dogs that have barked in the past ten days have been amazing. And how is it that Butler has made the Final Four. Go Bulldogs!

As I write this, the West Virginia Mountaineers are beating the Kentucky Wildcats by seven with a minute and a half to go. I am not a fan of John Caliparri or Bob Huggins. Both of these coaches represent all that is wrong with college basketball. But, the lesser of two evils is West Virginia. Go Mountaineers!

"I Can Feel it in the Air Tonight"

St. Louis experienced it's first 70 degree day of the year today. And man am I ready for it. When I left work this afternoon, I carried my coat with me rather than wearing it as I have every day since November.

It's been a long cold winter. But today was wonderful. It may have only lasted a day and rain and cooler weather will move in for the weekend. But, for today at least, finally a taste of Spring!

Vancouver Job Well Done!

Did you watch the just completed Olympics from Vancouver these past two weeks? I ended up watching more than I thought I would. I think what attracted me to the competitions was the ongoing story lines that created drama right up to the closing ceremonies. The US - Canada Gold Medal Hockey game is one of the most exciting sporting events I have ever seen. The NHL could learn a lesson from the Olympics.

I enjoyed the curling competitions too, especially the women. What other sport combines hot women and cold ice! It looks like a fun game to play, but my guess is most of the games are played outside of bars where ice occurs naturally. Kind of like we play softball in the states. (Not outside of icy bars, but with lots of beer).

The games also portrayed courage by athletes who were competing under tremendous adversity. I was particularly pleased to see the Canadian figure skater win the Bronze Medal on the same day her mother passed away. She was the epitome of grace and courage.

So, to you Vancouver, Congratulations on an outstanding Winter Olympic Games.