Random Sports Thoughts By L.A. Pride

L.A. Pride is a true sports enthusiast.  A former youth, and division II assistant basketball coach, who studied the martial arts, he enjoys and follows all sports, even hockey.  His quick wit and insight brings a fresh view to the world of sports. You may not always agree with him, but you will enjoy his highly opinionated thoughts.

Is it me…

Or is The Final Four the catchiest name in sports?  (Okay, the frozen four, for college hockey,  is pretty cool too.)  Now that the final four teams are set in the NCAA, congrats to Butler, Uconn, VCU and Kentucky.

Is it me…

Or should we  stop using the term Mid-Major for college basketball teams that have proven over the years they can play with the big boys, e.g., Butler?  Butler has made it to the final four two years in a row, where are my beloved Tar Heels this year?

Is it me…

Or did I miss the apologies to VCU from the ESPN announcers?  They ripped the selection of VCU on Selection Sunday.    Apparently the real basketball experts were on the selection committee, and not on camera.  Congrats, again, to VCU.

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Or did we forget the ladies tournament in Basketball?   Not really, but the thrill is just not there.  It is a safe bet that Uconn, will win the championship; just a matter of who they will play. No drama for the mamas.

By the way, does Coach Summitt, Tennessee, have a stare or what?  She is a great coach and would do just fine coaching guys.  Tennessee should have offered her the men’s job.  It would have made a great story and generated a lot of publicity, and she would have done a great job.   Not happening, Good luck to Coach Martin at Tennessee.

Is it me…

Or did the Nuggets get the best of the Carmelo trade?  The Nuggets have a better record than the Knicks since the trade and are playing exciting ball. The Knicks look lost and confused-… and what else is new.

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Or is the Mike D’Antoni watch officially on?  I know the coach doesn’t suit up and play, but someone has to take the hit.  The Knicks are terrible! The Knicks do not currently have the personnel to play the way D’Antoni  coaches.  Coach D likes to run and gun, but his best player wants to catch the ball and play one on one.

Someone has to give in…and Carmelo wears the sneakers.  Nice job Monday night, Carmelo- 39 points and a victory.

Is it me…

Or have the Chicago Bulls quietly become one of the best teams in basketball.  They currently sit on top of the Eastern Conference and are showing no signs of slowing  down.  If they stay healthy they will be a force to deal with in the playoffs.  Can you name their big three?  ( I will give you Rose.)

Is it me…

Or do you dread the thought of 162 game baseball season, before the playoffs?  Baseball is an ultra marathon, it goes on forever.

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Or does baseball have statistics for EVERYTHING.  Most left field hits by a right handed fielding first baseman, who bats left handed, and has two moles on his left hand versus a right-handed pitcher, who  …  you get my drift.

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Or does Hockey and NASCAR have the same problem?   We only watch to see a fight or  a collision.

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