By Cecilio's Scribe on Dec 16, 2008 with Comments 0
Chizik = Bad
Been busy so apologies for the intermittent writing. A lot going on in the world of sports, here are our brief thoughts on a few of said things.
Barkley’s Right
We’ve always liked Sir Charles, although we certainly get those who don’t. He’s loud. He stirs the pot. He invites controversy. That said, his critique of Auburn’s hiring of Chizik and his claim that race was a factor doesn’t seem far-fetched. In fact, in lieu of Mark Sclabach’s comments on Outside the Lines, and the sheer volume of commentary around the discussion overall, lend some creed to the argument. As a side note, we had thoughts on Gill last November. Just saying…
I’m an Idiot
At my advanced age, I’ve moved away from fantasy football and “real” sports betting. I’ve got enough things threatening my heart health and peace and well-being that I don’t need to have my stomach churning during the fourth quarter of a blowout hoping the Bucs throw Warrick Dunn a screen pass so he can get the eight yards I need to win a week.
So, I’m only in one pool. It involves picking every NFL game, every week, against the spread. I had managed to get myself into fifth place going into this weekend and am still hanging around there despite a 7-9 week. Why am I an idiot? Because I picked the Browns last night to cover a 14.5 point spread. Eagles at home + fighting for the playoffs + Ken Dorsey = no-brainer. Apparently, not for me. Perhaps I should consider logic as a strategy for the final two weeks.
Buzzer Beaters are Great
As I said a few weeks ago, I’m not ready to get into college basketball — yet. Still, whether it’s the tourney or not, how great is the college hoops buzzer-beater? There’s something about the combination of drama, real emotion from the kids and the fans that makes it one of the best happenings in sport.
Speaking of…just to get you a bit in the mood for March a bit early. You know something’s memorable when you can just say a name and it evokes a memory…Edney, Laettner, George…
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Tags: Auburn Tigers • Charles Barkley • Turner Gill • University of Buffalo
About the Author: Cecilio's Scribe is the founder of The Legend of Cecilio Guante and a generally pessimistic fan of the Mets, Jets, Knicks and Rangers. A fine NYC-based gentlemen who hones his marketing skills as his primary trade by day. Husband, chef, father of a newborn and after-hours blogger by night. Proud alum of the mighty Big Red of Cornell. University. Hot sauce devotee. Staunch protester of the continued wussifcation of American sports. Sometimes I rhyme slow, sometimes I rhyme quick.
Chizik = Bad
