Way to go Billy!!

Billy Donovan is staying at Florida. Check out the full story here: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ap-florida-donovan&prov=ap&type=lgns Here is a quote I am glad to here.

That being said I'm very proud of what we've built here at the University of Florida...

It's Great to be a Florida Gator

It’s great to be a Florida Gator, said it’s great to be a Florida Gator. What a time to be a Gator fan. Two championships for basketball and one for football in a year. Can’t go anywhere but down from here. Last night was a beat-down and a way to prove Florida had the best team. I was impressed with Oden (although I found it ironic that Florida was called for several “touch fouls” against him, but didn’t see the same type of calls at the other end) but who cares in the end anyway.

I think one of the commentators hit the nail on the head in the pre-game when he was talking about Lee Humphrey. He said “If that guy is fifth on the scouting report it is no wonder Florida is almost unbeatable”. What was great was the way the Florida guards completely outplayed OSU’s. Brewer was the Most Outstanding Player, but the award could have easily gone to Horton.

Now what will Florida do. First things first, they better go to Donovan and offer whatever it takes to keep him in Gainesville and out of Lexington. They had a few returnee’s look pretty good last night (Green, Hodge and the freshman big man), but need to get another class like the one leaving to play in the NBA next season.

My prediction on NBA picks (Brewer: top 5, Horton: top 10, Noah: top 15, Richards: second round, Humphrey: NBADL). I hope Green comes back, I don’t see him as quite ready for that level of basketball.

Now lets get ready for some football…

Tournament notes

-- Got 3 of 4 in my "main bracket". The one I am competing with my wife (I am actually going to beat her this year for the first time in a long while). Didn't pick OSU who should have lost not one, but two different times already. Have Florida winning it all.

--Love that UNC choked. Tyler Hansborough may be the most over-rated player in America. The kid travels almost every time he touches the ball. He may shoot free throws well, but he better be glad he is not going against Oden in the next round and potentially Hortford/Noah/Richards in the finals.

--Had some exciting games, it would have completely made my day if OSU had been knocked off by Tennessee. I really felt the refs allowed OSU back into the game, calling 10 fouls in the first 8 minutes of action. Loften did help by heaving several ill-advised 3's.

--Speaking of refs. Is there any other sport that is dictated as much by the refs as basketball? I don't think there is.

Worst Tournament?

Is this the worst NCAA basketball tournament in recent history? Sure we've at least had 2 good games: Xavier vs OSU and Duke vs VCU, but there were not any other games that seemed to be that good. The lowest seed we have left is a 7 (already strong team that was ranked in the top 25 during the year), and all four 1 seeds are still around. Not only did it kill my bracket, but it has left a sour taste in my mouth. Three of the 2 seeds and 3 seeds are left as well. Am I the only one who feels this way?

**Also all the American Idol fans out there Elliott Yamin's CD is out and it is great. He was my favorite last year and I have been waiting on it to come out.

Making my day...

What has this world come to....

Yesterday I heard that LSU's women's coach had resigned. Not a big deal, but when it went on to say she (Pokey Chatman) would not coach in the NCAA tournament it caught my attention. Who wouldn't at least finish out the year unless it was something bad??

Well according to ESPN it is a much bigger story. Apparently she resigned because of allegations that she was having an "improper relationship" with a player. Of course nothing has been proven, but why resign and run if it is not true?

NCAA anyone???

I have started a bloggers tournament pickem for anyone who reads my blog. If you want to pick the tournament and compete with us online use this link to yahoo fantasy sports. If you do not have an account it is free to sign up.

Once signed up go to the basketball pickem (it is also free). Next go to join a private league (not sure how private it is now). I don't think there is a limit on how many join so hopefully we'll have a big group going.

League number is 50148
Password is Simpson

The only requirements are: You have to use either real or blogger name (no alienlover78 or something we can't put to you) so I'll be able to make fun of last place (as long as it isn't me.

Have fun...