I have been very disciplined lately and kept my comments on sports to a minimum on this list. A lot of amazing things have been going on in the world of sports. The issues in baseball, the upcoming Super Bowl, etc. Personally, I am finishing up another freshman basketball season (we lost yesterday when we had a 1 point lead with 50 seconds to go -- ugh!), cheering on my son's varsity team (they won last night and he scored in double figures), and watching as many college games as I can fit in.
Last night I missed one of the great rivalry games --- VCU vs. GMU --- at the Patriot Center in front of a close to capacity crowd. Thankfully, the game was on ESPN so I was able to record it and catch the game after the fact. GMU beat VCU.
We are very fortunate at GMU --- we have a first-class and great coach, who recruits great athletes who play a fundamentally sound and exciting game.
You can follow GMU Basketball at this blog spot. And just remember, when James Buchanan won the Nobel in 1986, very few thought GMU could ever be so honored again. But in 2002 Vernon Smith won. Who says lightening cannot strike twice?! So watch out come March Madness for those Patriots!!!
Pete,
Wow. I saw the subject line and thought "Well Pete's finally come around and recognized that Boston is the best sports city in the world and he's cheering for the Pats over the NY Giants. Good for him." Then I read on and realized you have not lost your faith in NYC. Too bad. I'll enjoy watching our second victory parade this (academic) year. Already looking forward to an NBA one as well. Baseball doesn't look too bad either though now the only relevant team in NY might give us trouble in the World Series after their acquisition...
Ben
PS I watched the GMU game last night too. Strong finish. Thomas has really improved.
Posted by: Ben Powell | January 30, 2008 at 12:53 PM