Too Young.

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games have officially started, not without some tragic event. Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvi was killed on a practice run just two days before he was suppose to compete in his event. I did not agree with NBC's decision to show the video of his crash, they later apologized for it and stated they wouldn't show the video again. It kind of put the rest of the country of Georgia in a bad spot. During the opening ceremonies, the shots of the country were gut wrenching. All eleven members parading in for the country were stone faced. No expressions of happiness whatsoever. That's not how it should have been for those athletes and coaches that put in all the training to get there. Nodark Kumaritashvi was 21 when he lost control of his sled, and lost his life. As the president of Georgia said, an athlete's mistake should not be the lost of life. The man was too young. You better believe that I'll be rooting for every Georgian in every competition, even if they are going up against Americans.

Not really sure how to make a smooth transition from that to talking about other things, sooooo, ummmmm....how about them Bearcats yesterday? Huge win on the road against Uconn. The team really stepped up in a must win game. Can't celebrate too much, road game against a dangerous South Florida team tuesday night.

The Cincinati Enquirer sucks. Period. They describe Xavier's victory yesterday, as an NCAA tournament resume builder. Claimed Florida to be a 'Powerhouse.' Congrats to Jordan Crawford for getting his 18 points, only took him 19 shots to get him there!

Speed skating finals last night were pretty intense; gotta thank the Korean for handing us the silver and bronze medal. It's going to be an exciting olympics, for sure.

How boring were the NBA events last night? Pathetic. Hopefully the actual all-star game is more exciting than the dunk and horse competition.

Another epic Big East basketball game took place friday night. Pittsburgh knocked off West Virginia in triple overtime. Unlike most multi-overtime games both teams were making shots to force other overtimes. Just another Big East epic game.

That is the Truth.

Amazingly Awesome.

Blah. Boring night at the rec center last night. We had to wait forever to get a court, a lot of people were down there. Were there for two and a half hours, only played two games, 1-1. Two of my friends and I were matched up with two other random people down there, they sucked. One should not have been playing basketball, the other was just looking to fight other people. Not fun at all; we made sure to inform the other team that we weren't friends with him. Possibly going back down to rec center after my last class at two, still haven't decided.

The opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics are tonight. Summer olympics are better but the winter games still get me pretty excited. Gotta love the world wide competition between the greatest athletes in the world.

Finally got around to watching monday night's episode of 24...WOW! Jack Bauer is back, holy cow! He got stabbed, the knife was stuck in him, simply took it out and chucked it across the room and drilled someone right in the throat. Unrealistic? Yes. Amazingly Awesome? Yes.

Got a 100% on my second Sociology exam! got at 92.5% on the first one. There are four total, AND she drops the lowest score, very good chance I'll get an A in the class...woohooo!

That is the Truth.

Down Year.

Thank you snow! Had all of Tuesday off, didn't do much with the free time, but it was just nice to relax all day..played euchre for a solid three hours straight.

Going to the rec center tomorrow to play basketball, it has been awhile. I'll keep ya posted on how my team performs.

NBA All-Star weekend, guessing I am one of the few people excited for that. I enjoy the NBA very much, those who don't...well I don't know, it's good stuff.

What's up with UNC this year? After tonight's loss against Duke they are now 2-7 in the ACC..on the verge of missing the NCAA tournament. Say what? UNC on the verge of not making the dance? Major down year for the Tarheels.

That is the Truth.

Keep On Waiting.

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for winning the Superbowl. I honestly didn't care who won, just wanted to see a good game which it was. Kind of a feel good story for the Saints and Drew Brees. The man has had a very eventful year with the passing of his mother and the birth of his son.

Anyone check out the college basketball rankings today? Three Big East teams in the top five. Pretty impressive. Bob Knight said today on College Basketball Live that this conference is the deepest one in history. Would love to see someone try and argue that. I think there will only be 9 teams that make the NCAA tourney but it wouldn't surprise me if 11 got the call on selection sunday.

With the football season officially ending and the recent continuation of struggles by UC basketball, I'm getting more and more exited about the upcoming baseball season. Opening day is roughly two months; can't wait to spend cool summer nights down at the ballpark.

That is the Truth.

On To The Next One.

Cya Mick Cronin. UC lost today 71-54 to #3 Syracuse. Great first half of play by the Bearcats, even had a lead at the 12 minutes timeout in the second half, 49-43. Wait a second, 28-5 run by the other team to end the game? Seriously?

Yes Syracuse is good, and yes they are one of my candidates to make the final 4. But to have them on their heels and let the game slip away..and manage to get blown out..that comes down to coaching. Why aren't your best two players on the floor with five minutes left in the game down by four? It's not like Mick was using strategical substitution to give the players a rest, he had them out for several minutes.

Mick has the talent, something needs to happen. Either a coaching change or better performances from this team. No time to sulk around, gotta get ready to finish out the brutal Big East schedule. As Jay-Z says, on to the next one. Whether it's a new coach or regrouping for the next game...on to the next one.

That is the Truth.

Absolutely Pathetic.

Never have liked Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer, especially don't after his post today. "Jordan Crawford, the best scorer in this city since Steve Logan. The Musketeers were dead in the water in the 2nd half at UMass last night, until Crawford decided they weren’t." Seriously Paul?...like seriously? It was against UMASS!!!! The kid is good, not that good, UC has two just as good scorers on its roster, Stephenson and Vaughn. Yeah the kid averages 19 points a game, but look at what he has done against, respectable opponents..

In a 71-61 loss to Marquette, 4 of 20 shooting, 0-3 from three point range. 9 points.

In a 69-64 loss to Baylor, 6 of 19 shooting. 1-6 from three point range. 16 points.

In a 71-56 loss to Kansas State, 5 of 13 shooting. 1-5 from three point range. 16 points.

Vaughn or Stephenson don't average 19 points a game, they also don't shoot the ball nearly as much as him. Vaughn has attempted 196 shots on the year, Stephenson has taken 214. Jordan Crawford, in the same amount of games as the other two, has taken a whopping 337 attempts. He shoots a ton. Congrats on being able to score against St. Joseph's and Fordham?

Crawford is good, don't get me wrong, definitely has a bright future ahead of him. But to throw him in the same category as Steve Logan, seriously Paul? Pathetic. Absolutely Pathetic.

That is the Truth.

Got The Munchies?

It's February 3rd, national signing day for football. UC lost several commitments, people who changed their mind, including two low life's from Saint Xavier. Anyway, I believe this is a very solid recruiting class. This morning, last minute...UC got a commitment from a Dual-Threat QB from New Orleans. The name...Munchie Legaux. Pass first quarterback that has the speed to get himself out of trouble. Sweet name, great player. Other highlights of this class include a wide receiver from Indiana, Dyjuan Lewis. Also, local linebacker Solomon Tentman. I see both players getting playing time from the very beginning of their freshmen season.

Currently I am reading a chat with head coach Butch Jones, happening live over at Enquirer.com. Someone had the guts to ask him: "Do you have a "Dream Job" that we should be made aware of?" Butch Jones response; "Yes.....University of Cincinnati." I know coaches tend to go back on their word but like I've said before, I'm getting good vibes from this man. I see a bright future for the UC football program.

Been kinda sick all week but that didn't stop me from playing basketball last night. Went 3-2, should have been 4-1. Oh well.

Getting pretty excited for thursday night. Boneless thursday at Bw3's, UC game on espn2 vs Notre Dame at 9. Hopefully we can manage to pull out a huge road win in the Big East.

That is the Truth.