Injury Bug Spreading Quickly...Shaq Kobe Reunited

Tonight in a much anticipated match up between the visiting Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaq and Kobe will be lacing it up against each other one more time. Like most match ups between the two since their split after the 2003-04 season, Kobe's Lakers will once again be the favorite to win over Shaq's Suns. After the firing of Coach Porter, the Suns under newly instated Head Coach Alvin Gentry, have moved back to their uptempo style, averaging 128 points per game, with three 140 point games in a row. The return of the uptempo style has drastically improved the Suns on the offensive end of court and also improved their team defense, as they are looking to swarm their opponents and cause turnovers. The only chink in their armor has been the loss of Amare Stoudemire for the remainder of the season. Stoudemire after having surgery on his right eye to reattach a partially detached right retina, will be out at least 8 weeks and possibly for the playoffs as well. The injury has given minutes to more rotation players but it will be very difficult for the Suns to make a run in the playoffs if they are without their starting Power Forward. Small ball can only win you games in the regular season, not in the playoffs.

As for the Lakers, everything has been clicking on all cylinders. They still hold the best record in the league at 47-10, and Kobe has still been leading the team both on the offensive and defensive sides of the court. It will be very difficult for the Suns to steal this game in L.A. but if they can get big numbers from their starters and solid numbers from their bench they may be able to keep the game close and still it in the end. For the realists, expect the Lakers to get out to a quick start and pull away from the Suns rather quickly. The bench for the Lakers is far superior to that of the Suns but the Suns have the better starters when you think about the numbers each person can put up. Tonight should definitely be interesting.

As for the rest of the league, the much dreaded injury bug has begun to spread from team to team. The Los Angeles Clippers have lost nearly one-third of their team to injuries this season, Dallas is expected to be without Jason Terry for at least another week or two, Amare Stoudemire and Tracy McGrady are done for the season, Utah's Carlos Boozer just returned from a three-month absence, Kevin Garnett is expected to be out with a knee sprain for at least a week or two until he is 100 percent, and Manu Ginobli is day-to-day again with a ankle sprain. The injuries this season have been far worse than they have in the last few seasons or so. Hopefully, there will be enough healthy players left to make the playoffs competitive when May rolls around.

In a type of closure for New York Knicks center Eddy Curry, a suspect was arrested and charged with the murder of Curry's 10-month-old daughter, Ava, and ex-girlfriend Nova Henry. Henry and Ava were found shot to death in their home in Chicago on Jan. 24. Henry's ex-boyfriend has been arrested and will most likely be charged with the murders. Curry and Henry's 3-year-old son, Noah, was found untouched and asleep in the home when authorities arrived. He has since been held out of school for fear of the child's safety.

That's it for this installment! Enjoy the rest of your week and make sure to catch tonight's game between the Suns and Lakers.

Most Valuable Player Meets Most Winningest Hall of Famer

Let’s take things back to the days of the PF Flyers and poodle skirts; to a time when I Love Lucy ruled the television world, or when the Cadillac Eldorado shined in its exquisite beauty, this marked the beginning of Bill Russell’s reign over the basketball world. Russell a native of Oakland, C.A., went from a complacent and obedient young man, to the winningest player in the history of the NBA. His key to success: complete domination over all opponents.

Russell, at 6 feet 10 inches and 220 pounds, played 13 seasons in the NBA, all with the Boston Celtics. He was the 2nd pick in the 1956 NBA Draft behind Maurice Strokes, and in a draft day trade, the St. Louis Hawks sent him to the Boston Celtics in exchange for 6-time All-Star, Ed Macauley. Little did anyone know that Russell would lead the Celtics to 11 championships in his 13 seasons, win 5 regular season Most Valuable Player awards (MVP), and make 12 All-Star appearances. Russell finished his career with an astounding 14,522 points, 21,620 rebounds, and 4,100 assists.

During All-Star weekend, Bill Russell was bestowed with the honor of having the NBA Finals MVP award named after him. A month after losing his wife to cancer and 2 days after his 75th birthday, Russell found himself in tears while he accepted a gift many can only dream of, "This is one of my proudest moments in basketball, because I determined early in my career the only important statistic in basketball is the final score. And so I dedicated my career to playing, to make sure as often as possible we were always on the positive side of the final score.”

All I can say is "Salute the man in green." Russell was one of the best big men in the history of the NBA and also one of the classiest players to don a Boston Celtics jersey. To win so many championships in a hostile environment and era, and still keep your beliefs and morals still in tact is amazing feat. One should be honored to be awarded the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award.

As the trade deadline approaches, teams have been busy making their rounds and trying to either find that missing piece or dump salaries to clear up salary cap space. Big news tonight as the trade between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Hornets, involving Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith, and Tyson Chandler has been rescinded. Chandler did not pass his physical so Wilcox and Smith will be returning to the Thunder and Chandler will return to the Hornets. I'm sure Hornet executives are besides themselves right now as they will virtually be unable to trade Chandler before the deadline, unless they are in their offices now, calling around the league. If the Hornets are unable to dump Chandler's salary, they will undoubtedly be in the luxury tax and lose even more money than what they have already lost.

In other trade news, Sacramento traded John Salmons and Brad Miller to the Chicago Bulls for Drew Gooden, Andres Nocioni, Cedric Simmons, and Michael Ruffin. The Kings then went on to trade Ruffin to Portland for Ike Diogu and waived Quincy Douby and newly acquired Sam Cassell. Do I see any of these trades helping Sacramento? No, but hey, they are in a severe rebuilding stage. They were obviously looking to dump some of their most expensive contracts and bring in some young, new, and cheaper faces. The Bulls got a little better with the trade as they were able to add Miller and Salmons, two experienced veterans, to a young pool of talent. Portland's move confused me but I know they are among the teams looking to borrow from the new $175 million loan the NBA is planning on taking out, so I'm assuming they were looking to clear up salary cap space as well. For Boston Celtics fans, expect Cassell to wait the required 30 days for waivers to clear and resign with the Celtics. He will once again, be held out until the playoffs to provide more experience for the Celtics' guard rotation.

Could this be the last time we will see Tracy McGrady in a Houston Rockets jersey? After news that he withheld the severity of his knee injury from the Rockets, it quite certainly could be. Earlier in the week there was news that McGrady had been seeking more opinions about his knee but in no way did he ever indicate that he could be facing season-ending knee surgery. It was announced on McGrady's website on Feb. 17 that he would be undergoing season-ending microfracture surgery on his knee. His announcement immediately silenced all rumors of a possible trade sending McGrady to New Jersey and Vince Carter to Houston.

Rockets head coach Rick Adelman, took his frustrations out on the media Wednesday morning after practice, "There should be a protocol, there should be a procedure where we have a chance to sit down and talk about the situation and not be announced in the press. I don't know why that happened, why he did that. Certainly, that is not the way things should be handled."

McGrady has already missed 47 games this season due to an ankle and knee injury. In recent years, microfracture surgery has produced mixed results, Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has returned a better player than he was before, while Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has played only 13 games between the start of last season and this season.

That's it for this installment. Expect to see another tomorrow, as the trade deadline would have passed and we will be discussing any other deals that take place throughout the night. Enjoy the rest of your week everyone!

Economic Crisis

For many teams in the NBA, the recession our country is experiencing at the moment has had a major impact on their daily operations. Owners are losing money on a daily basis (some in the billions of dollars range) and it has caused them to face the possibility of future tough decisions regarding their rosters. Take the Phoenix Suns, for instance, there has been much talk about a possible trade involving Amare Stoudemire, a player who is without doubt one of the best young power forwards in the league and one of the most explosive offensive players in the league. To think that Phoenix may have to trade Amare simply to make salary cap space is ludicrous but it is a decision Phoenix Suns’ owner Robert Sarver has been faced with. Before the All-Star break, teams having been trying to offer as much as they can for Stoudemire but Sarver and General Manager Steve Kerr have been reluctant to pull the trigger on a trade. As of today, according to undisclosed sources close to the team, Phoenix has decided to stay with the personnel they have and give newly promoted head coach, Alvin Gentry the opportunity to turn this team into a contender. Other notable players in trade talks include: Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets and Chris Kaman and Marcus Camby, both play for the Los Angeles Clippers. With the trade dealine this Thursday, expect to hear many teams looking to clear up salary cap space.

To help owners around the league, the NBA has been forced to borrow $175 million dollars from JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. A total of 15 teams have expressed interest in borrowing from loan, causing NBA representatives to create a maximum amount of $11.66 million per team. The league will suffer from the new 8.27 percent interest rate; however, according to Orlando Magic chief operating officer, Alex Martins, the loan was much needed. "We’ve been operating at a $15 [million] to $20 million [annual] loss over the past half-dozen years, so it helps us.” The deal is expected to be finalized by Feb. 26 so expect more coverage as more information is released.

Back to the Phoenix Suns, today General Manager Steve Kerr announced the firing of Head Coach Terry Porter, who has gone 28-23 in his first season with the Suns. Porter was brought in to replace Mike D'Antoni after he left to coach the Knicks, but his struggle to create a defensive identity for the Suns has caused many to question his effectiveness. In reality, Phoenix has been without an identity on both ends of the court this season, losing games due to their lack of offensive production and also due to the lack of defensive intensity. Gentry, the only remaining coaching staff member from D'Antoni's days, has been a long time assistant coach in the NBA and is well deserving of the promotion. I wish Porter the best, as he was simply placed in the wrong situation; working for an owner who has admitted to being impatient when it comes to the success of the Phoenix Suns franchise. Also wish Gentry the best in his quest for a NBA championship this season.

While many players were enjoying the All-Star weekend festivities in Phoenix, A.Z., Shawn Marion, Marcus Banks, Jamario Moon, and Jermaine O'Neal were making plans for their departure from their previous teams. In a trade, one week before the trade deadline, the Miami Heat sent Marion and Banks to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon. On paper, the trade looks about even but when you take into consideration the impact each player had on their team, one has to question why Miami felt the need for such a drastic change. Consider this, Miami traded for Marion and Banks last season, giving the Phoenix Suns Shaquille O'Neal. After Wade missed most of the season due to injuries, Miami was then able to acquire Michael Beasley, a sensational scoring machine and a player with tremendous upside, in the 2008 NBA Draft. Beasley has been limited to the role of supporting bench player as he has been in the doghouse with Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, due to his lack of defensive intensity. Dwyane Wade has returned to his old form, averaging 28.3 points per game and 7.0 assists per game, easily carrying this team on his shoulders. Banks has played little to no minutes so he was packaged in the deal as a way to match the salaries of Moon and O'Neal. Marion on the other hand, has been a solid contributor for the Heat even though his numbers are down from previous years, in most part due to nagging injuries. With Marion, the Heat were able to count on a near double-double every night and a defensive nightmare for the other team's best player. Moon is a young talent for the Heat and should fit in nicely because of his quickness, leaping ability, and outside shot. O'Neal on the other hand may be a different story. In recent years, O'Neal's numbers have drastically fallen, in most part due to injuries. O'Neal can still put the ball in the hole but do not expect him to be nearly the defensive stopper that Marion was for the Heat. Also, expect to see the ball out of Wade's hands more as O'Neal will need to have plays run for him, something Miami did not have to worry about with Marion. Overall, I expect this trade to help the Raptors more because if they can get healthy, they should make a solid playoff push. In my opinion, Miami was looking to free up salary cap space with this trade (cleared $5 million) and also get some more young talent in Jamario Moon. If Beasley is able to get some more minutes, expect to see O'Neal on the trading block once again.

That's it for this installment of Heather's Sports World. Make sure to check back soon, as I will be addressing possible upcoming trades before Thursday's deadline and also more on the impact of the recession on owners of NBA teams. Enjoy your day!

Flashing Lights (All-Star Edition)

Last year we witnessed the emergence of a 7-foot superman and the crowning of King James as the All-Star MVP, so what can we expect to see this year? Expect the self-dubbed "Big Cactus," 7 foot 2 inch, 325 lpound, Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal to make a splash in his 15th All-Star appearance of his career. Shaquille has been an All-Star 15 out of the 16 years he has played in his career (the 2nd most in the history of the NBA).

The weekend kicked off with a bang on Friday, as various celebrities tried their hand at basketball, in the Celebrity All-Star game. Terrell Owens won his 2nd consecutive MVP, once again showcasing his athletic prowess on a national level. The night was capped off with the battle between the rookies and the sophomores in the Rookie Challenge. The game was close but it quickly became a shoot out between rookie Michael Beasley from the Miami Heat and sophomore standout, Kevin Durant from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant carried the sophomores to a 122-116 victory with 46 points, shattering Amare Stoudemire's previous scoring record of 36 points. Durant hit 17 of his 25 shots and was 4-8 from beyond the arc. "I approached it like a regular game," Durant said. "I wanted to go out and have fun. Fortunately my shots were going down."Beasley finished with 29 points of his own in the loss. This is the 7th straight win for the sophomores. Durant also went on to win the H-O-R-S-E competition against Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo and Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson.

To follow up Durant's performance on Friday night was a difficult task but leave it up to the stars of Saturday night to meet and exceed expectations. Saturday is always one of the most anticipated and intriguing nights of All-Star weekend, as players from around the league compete in the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars, Three-Point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk contest. This was also the first year that the NBA D-League players were given the opportunity to showcase their talent in the D-League All-Star game.

Chicago Bulls rookie Derick Rose, won the Skills Challenge, beating San Antonio's Tony Parker, Cleveland's Mo Williams, and New Jersey's Devin Harris. Rose dominated Harris in the final round, winning by a margin of 4.4 seconds, and even adding a double-pump reverse dunk in his final run for good measure. Following the Skills Challenge, Team Detroit won the Shooting Stars competition beating the 2-time champion Team San Antonio. In the Three-Point Shootout, an extra round was needed before Miami's Daequan Cook caught fire, posting a 19 point final performance to beat out Orlando's Rashard Lewis and ending Jason Kapono's 2 year streak.

The highlight of the night, however, was the battle between the Heavyweight champion Dwight "Superman" Howard, and the featherweight challenger Nate Robinson. Robinson, a tentative 5 foot 9 inch guard from the New York Knicks and previous 2007 NBA Slam Dunk champion, managed to literally leap over 7 foot Dwight Howard and win the 2009 Slam Dunk crown. The competition was not as exciting as last year's contest but it was full of Slam Dunk history firsts. Howard became the first to raise the rim and dunk on a 12 foot rim rather than a regular 10 foot rim; however, Nate Robinson's dunk over Howard stole the show, as he was the first to dunk over a 7 footer in the history of the competition.

Robinson could face some stiff competition, as one of the league's best dunkers has proclaimed that he will be making an appearance in next year's Slam Dunk contest. If LeBron James, does decide to compete, it could be a revival of sorts for an often starless Slam Dunk contest in recent years. Maybe the fans will once again be treated to duels between some of the NBA's biggest stars like the old school battles between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins, rather than mediocre performances put on by relatively no-name players in the eyes of the average NBA fan. Don't get me wrong, it's great that others are given the opportunity to shine on such a huge national level but many would love to see Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudamire and many more household names compete in the Slam Dunk challenge. It would be the battle of the titans like it was in the early '90s.

What to Watch:
Be sure to watch tonight's 58th NBA All-Star game between the East and West. Last year the East took home the title and LeBron James was crowned the All-Star game MVP. Expect the West to bounce back and try to show the world that they are the better conference. Also, every year, the players try to get the home player the MVP title so expect either Amare Stoudamire or Shaquille O'Neal to be in the talks for All-Star MVP. Should be a great game so make sure you check it out and that's it for this installment of Heather's Sports World.

Some Reach the Summit...Others Fall Off

Inspirational, mastermind, loyal, and now winningest, these are all words to describe the great persona that is Pat Summit, University of Tennessee Lady Volunteer head coach, 35 years and running. Last week, Coach Summit was awarded her 1,000th career victory after her Lady Volunteers routed the Georgia Bulldogs 73-43. Summit is now the only coach in the history of the game to reach quadruple digit wins, which is nowhere near an easy feat. She has won 8 national championships, the most recent coming last season, 27 Southeastern Conference tournament and regular season championships, 12 Olympians, 19 Kodak All-Americans named to 33 teams, 71 All-SEC performers, 45 international participants and 43 professional players representing the ABL, WNBA or overseas teams. She is known for her stare downs, tough demeanor, and seriousness on the court. However, if you ask anyone close to her, they will undoubtedly tell you that Coach Summit is the ultimate sweetheart.

Simply speaking, this woman gets it. She goes over and beyond for her players, the University of Tennessee community, and the game of basketball. She has a 100 percent graduation rate of all players who have finished their careers with her. Probably the most jaw-dropping statistic on her resumé. Coach Summit has always reiterated her strong belief of education coming before basketball stating, "You are always a student- athlete first," with a strong emphasis on the word "student." I applaud Coach Pat Summit for her many achievements and thank her for all of her contributions that she has made to the game of basketball. "Here's to you Coach!"

More applause goes to Oklahoma's Courtney Paris, who recently broke the Division I Women Basketball's career rebounding record. Paris finshed Sunday's game with 17 points and 8 rebounds, as her No. 2 ranked Sooners beat in-state rival, Oklahoma State 93-75. Paris surpassed Wanda Ford of Drake's twenty-three year record of 1,815 rebounds in 4 years. Paris finished the game with 1,823 career rebounds.

In other news, anyone else getting tired of all the constant drama surrounding Men's College Basketball? It seems like every other day that we hear about another player suspension, arrest, or even run ins with the law by coaches. Sunday, following their loss to Michigan State the day before, Indiana University freshman, Devan Dumes was suspended for throwing not one, not two, but three intentional elbows at his opponent. It is unknown how long Indiana's leading scorer will be out but Coach Crean had this to say about his star rookie, "After coming home and having the opportunity to review the game film, I believe that discipline is necessary and deserved in this matter. A line was crossed that was unacceptable." Don't expect to be seeing Dumes playing for a few games, if not for the rest of the season IU fans.

Also making the news was Oklahoma's Roy Willis and New Mexico State's Terrence Joyner, both freshmen. Willis was arrested and held out of Saturday's contest against Colorado for suspicion of driving under the influence. While Joyner was arrested after marijuana was found in his luggage by authorities before the team's departure for a two-game road trip against Utah State and Nevada. Both players have been suspended indefinitely and both could face misdemeanor charges.

Does anyone know what has gotten into these boys' heads? Yes, I mean boys. In my book, they deserve to be called boys until they grow up and act like men. This is going on around the country these days, specifically in college sports, or should I say male college sports. Players are acting uncontrollably and getting slapped on the wrist when they get caught. In no way am I condoning the idea of making an example out of someone who crosses the line, but I do think coaches need to regain control over their teams. It has become much too common to hear about a player getting arrested or crossing the line in a game, in male athletics. Women aren't perfect but compared to the daily antics of men's college basketball, they sure do look the part.

That's it for this edition. Be sure to check back soon for updates about this weekend's NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix,A.Z. and more breaking news from around the world of basketball. Enjoy your week! :-)

Fusing Legends...Dividing Others (Hollywood edition)

Imagine Tina Thompson, Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, and Delisha Milton-Jones, playing on one team together, most can only dream of having a tandem as skilled and accomplished. However, for Kathy Goodman and Carla J. Christofferson, Co-owners of the Los Angeles Sparks, it will soon be a reality.

According to sources within the Sparks organization, LA is close to signing Tina Thompson. Although there has not been much information regarding the validity of the signing, it is almost a done deal that Thompson will be joining the Sparks in '09. For those holding onto the idea of Tina signing with another team in the WNBA, remember this, 1) she is 34 years old, so she's obviously only looking to join a title contender; 2) she's a native of LA (USC girl all the way); 3) she's also a former teammate of Lisa Leslie. In her position, a move to LA would be the best option. We all need to come to terms with Tina playing in a Sparks uniform, I know it will be hard, especially for the die-hard Houston fans but I'm sure you all respect that she wants to win at least one more title before she retires.

A friend of mine, had this to say of the acquisition of Thompson for LA, "She's a world-class player with class, and she has been a mentor and friend to Candace Parker. This will bode well not only for CP's acumen but for overall team chemistry."

Although Candace's return is unknown due to the baby in the oven, most are expecting her to be able to bounce back from the pregnancy and return to the Sparks late in the season. The only question now is, how will Coop decide to play his cards. DMJ at the 3, with Tina and Lisa at the 4 and 5 spots until Candace returns or will he bring DMJ off the bench? Either way, he now has THE deepest rotation at the 3, 4, and 5, in the WNBA. If Lisa, Candace, and DMJ thought last year's season was dissappointing, imagine how they'd feel if they still were unable to win a championship with Tina now on the team. 4 olympians on one team, mutiple MVPs, and countless other accolades, the Sparks are definitely the favorite.

In other big news, Lisa Leslie announced yesterday that the upcoming 2009 season will be her last as a professional basketball player in the WNBA. Leslie, like Thompson, has been a cornerstone in the W since the beginning and has undoubtedly paved the way for the Diana Taurasis and Candace Parkers.

Michael Fisher, a fan of the WNBA for years had this to say about Lisa Leslie’s upcoming retirement, “Lisa Leslie's name always been part of WNBA since Day 1, and her name will always be part of it, when people talk about the Legends of the WNBA. Lisa, no words can describe all the things you have done. I Salute You and Congratulations on a Glorious career.”

As this is turning into a post for Los Angeles sports teams, let's continue the trend. Earlier this week, Kobe Bryant set a MSG record, scoring 61 points against the Knicks. Let me repeat, against the 2009 Knicks. Impressive? Scoring 61 points, yes. Scoring 61 points against D'Antoni's Knicks, not so much. Kobe is one of the greatest players of his era but not of all time, just yet anyway. When Michael Jordan set the MSG scoring record, he was playing against a tough Knick team, headed by Mr. Patrick Ewing himself. Now, the Knicks' best player is who...Al Harrington? Wow...that's definitely something to brag about! Anyway, although Kobe's play was impressive, I'm waiting for him to elevate his game to the "Legend" status, score 50 or 60 points in a hard fought playoff game against the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, the big names in the league and then I'll be impressed. Don't drop 60 on a team who is taught NOT to play defense by their head coach.

More Lakers news, big game tonight against the Celtics, in Boston. Hopefully, this doesn't turn into another blowout win for the Lakers. The top two teams in the league battle it out again, expect this game to get ugly, with Boston finding a way to pull out the win.

Side Note:
LeBron also had a historic night at MSG. Last night, he became the first since Kareem in 1975 to score 50 points and also record a triple double. He may not have scored more than Kobe but he definitely made sure his presence was felt at the Garden. Who had the better game? I'll leave that for you to decide. Do the Knicks go down as the first time to allow an opponent to enter the record books in back-to-back games?

Well that's it for this installment. Next time, we'll look at the results of the LA- Boston game and the message sent by the winner. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the game!!

Heather

Reflections...On the Week that Was

Hello again! I hope everyone enjoyed this weekend's Super Bowl festivities! Congrats to the Steelers on the win. Also want to congratulate the Cardinals for their run to the Super Bowl! Anyway, there's a ton to talk about so let's dive in...

First off, last Thursday there were some big game between Orlando & Cleveland...and also San Antonio and Phoenix. Orlando and San Antonio ended routing Cleveland and Phoenix so the games weren't as exciting as I had expected but hey, we can't always get game-winning shot in the 3rd OT.

Quick comment, what's up with Phoenix? They have the personel but for some reason they're VERY inconsistent. I need them to start playing like they truly feel they're contenders or just retire already! Shaq, Steve, and Grant can't win a championship by themselves!!!

Let me stay focused...

Bad news for Laker fans today, Bynum tore his MCL this weekend after Kobe crashed into him driving the lane. Feel bad for the guy. He worked so hard to come back from a knee injury last season and now here he is looking at another possible early bow out before the playoffs. It will be interesting to see if LA can hold onto their lead in the west and make a long run in the playoffs.

In College basketball news, what happened to the Georgetown Hoyas? They went from one of the best teams in the Big East last season to one of the weaker. They are definitely in a funk and hopefully Coach Thompson III can pull them out of it. He might need to call upon some of his father's old tactics.

Also, Uconn is reigning supreme!! I believe the last time both the Men's & Women's basketball teams were ranked #1 in the country at the same time, they both won National Championships. Right now, it's hard to see anyone beating the Lady Huskies but maybe someone can stop the Men!?

Side note:
Anyone else get chills when Santonio Holmes caught the game-winning touchdown for the Steelers on sunday? It reminded a lot of "The Catch" (pass from Montana to Clark to put the 49ers in Super Bowl XVI)...

In my next installment, we'll be talking about WNBA free-agency. Could Tina Thompson really be signing with LA? If so, will LA be a shoo in for the championship this summer? Talk to y'all later!

Heather