So far this season, it's been a fun run for the Three Basketeers, but they just ran into a team that they sure don't want (and surely won't) face in the Eastern Conference finals. The Washington Wizards.
Butler. Jamison. No Arenas necessary. Not only did they beat Boston once, they beat them twice. In a row. If there is more compelling proof that the NBA season is too long, please show it to me. A team like Washington has absolutely no business beating the Boston Celtics. None.
What do you think would happen if the NFL season suddenly had two games a week for a total of 32 with two bye weeks? Good Lord, we'd have games where San Fran eked out heroic last second victories over the Patriots special-teamers every now and again. This would signify absolutely nothing, giving Niners fans false hope, and Patriots fans unnecessary frustration. Hmm. Sounds kinda like what people in Boston and Washington are going through now, huh?
And while we're on the subject of the Wizards, can we please start discussing the possibility of an NBA Live curse? Here's an analysis of some recent cover boys:NBA Live 04: Carter had such a great season in Toronto, he decided to leave.
NBA Live 05: Anthony's worst scoring output of his career. Important men in ties decide the team needs a better point guard, acquire Artificial Iverson.
NBA Live 06: Okay, so Miami won it all. And D-Wade was MVP. EA got lucky. Let's get back to the "cursed" covers.
NBA Live 07: Another playoff birth, another playoff loss. But hey, at least T-Mac's got a shoe deal and a video game cover, right?
NBA Live 08: After eight games, Arenas takes a spill that sidelines him indefinitely. While out, Wizards struggle to play dominant basketball, but still excel at wearing hideous jerseys. Upside? Downside? Who knows.
With Domestic And International Affairs Sorted Out, Congress Talks 'National Pasttime'
Any proposed amendments to the Clean Air Act or resolutions to promote an end to poverty will have to be sidelined for now, as the US legislative branch starts
seriously focusing its collective energy on more important issues in America.
Chiefly, guys sticking needles into other guys' butts.
According to leading political strategists, it's usually not a good idea to focus all of the law-making powers of a country merely on sport. However, Congress has stated that judging by the current lack of tumult regarding international or domestic affairs, it is as safe a time as ever for Congress to tackle the steroids issue.
Now, we can only hope that this whole thing isn't over too quickly, which would sadly leave many elected officials with no truly significant issues to debate and discuss.
The Bud Light "Dude" Campaign: A+
These ads, (excluding the FedEx one where the guys have a video conference with their boss while on a golf course in front of a fake office
backdrop) are the funniest on TV. Now, all Bud needs to do is tie in some current events to produce a commercial that will truly last for decades.
Reporter walks into Michael Vicks backyard.
(FBI Investigator) "Dude."
David Stern spots Ted Donaghy accepting a big
wad of cash from across the bar.
(Stern) "Dude."
Roger Clemens testifies under oath that he has never used steroids.
(Judge.) "Dude."
Two friends, one OSU fan, one UF fan, hang out on the sofa watching a game, subtitle reads: January 2007.
(Gator fan.) "Duuuude!!"
Subtitle now reads: April 2007.
(Same two guys, same fan.) "Duuuuuude!!"
Commercial ends with that guy getting dropped with a shot to balls and lying on the ground, saying, "Dude."
SEVEN REASONS MY TEAM IS BETTER THAN YOURS:
Why your team will not beat UNC this month, next month, or any other month this season.
Tyler Hansbrough: Hmmmm, consensus All-American P of the Y? Stopping him without fouling, impossible. He has too many made-up moves that you cannot prepare for. Stopping him by fouling? Also impossible. He's the best free-throw shooting big in the country
Tywon Lawson: Simply the fastest player in the country; can take it to the rack whenever he wants, doesn't do it every trip
down the floor because he wants the opposition to feel like they have a fighting chance.
Wayne "The Rain" Ellington: Let's just put it this way- we play in a dome, but all of the teams we play get rained on anyway.
Danny Green: His goofy gallop down the court will make you think he's not the best 6th man in the world. Then he'll drop a double-double on you and reject your shot into the upper deck. And then dance.
Deon Thompson: People keep saying he will be an adequate complement to Hansbrough down low. I am still waiting for this to happen, but I have confidence it will. These are people on the television telling me this.
Quentin Thomas: His assists-to-turnover ratio may be a fraction, but the kid's got heart. Real heart.
Marcus Ginyard: is the man.
So will the kids from Chapel Hill drop a game this year? Probably not. Clemson was the just the kind of scare they needed to prove that even if they have a poor game, The Rain will be there to bail them all out. Just not on defense.
It's getting late, and time to finish up. Hopefully, I will be henceforth more pertinent with my posting.
