Work Sucks

Everybody seems to be picking Florida to win tonight. The game tips off in about fifteen minutes and I still have Ohio State winning. I am expecting big things from the Buckeyes tonight, especially Greg Oden. But anyone who reads this blog regularly knows I always expect big things.

But despite my predictions and what I expect, I won't even be able to watch the game tonight. That's right, I'm stuck at work, trying to keep the bills paid. I can't wait until I get paid to watch basketball and write about it.

My final score prediction is 73-67. That's what my bracket says at least. And speaking of my bracket, I am in first place in both of my brackets. And that means if, I mean when, Ohio State wins tonight, I will have finally dominated a March Madness pool for the first time in my life. I should have wagered some money. Enjoy the game, I wish I could.

Is It Saturday Night Yet?

Two posts in one day? I'm as shocked as you are. Actually, after my Greg Oden post earlier, I felt the need to type out some random thoughts like I usually do. So let's get it.

• I can't explain how excited I am for the Final Four tomorrow. I'm actually considering skipping my friends' toga party tomorrow night to watch the game. Well, maybe not skip, but at least show up late.
• When David Stern first instituted the rule saying players had to be one year removed from their high school graduating class to enter the NBA, I was skeptical to say the least. No more. I have loved watching the tournament so far this year, especially the later rounds, and I have no one to thank but the Don. I hope every tournament from now on is this competitive with this much star-power.
• I love how whenever people mention high school senior Kevin Love, who is headed to UCLA next year, they feel the need to emphasize his outlet pass. I understand that outlet passing is even more of a lost art than the mid-range jumpshot, but still, it makes me smile.
• Okay, just watched some highlights of Love on YouTube. Yeah, his outlet pass is pretty impressive. Moving on.
• I read the New York Times article on O.J. Mayo and his "recruitment" to USC. It took me a few days to figure out what I thought about it and I don't think I'll be able to explain it all in a short bullet point. I think it needs a post all to itself. (Note: you may have to register to view the article, so check out BugMeNot.com)
• With all of the teams in the NBA who have no hope at making the playoffs doing their best to unintentionally tank the season, I'm waiting for someone to come out and do it without denying it or showing any remorse. The Bucks came close the other night when Michael Redd was shooting 14-18 through three quarters and then they sat him down for the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter and refused to pass him the ball down the stretch in losing to the Mavs. One team should just shut down the rest of their talented players for the rest of the season and call up as many NBDL players as they can. See if that will draw a fine. That would say more to Kevin Durant and Greg Oden that we want you to come out now and play for us than sitting and having small talk with one of their moms.

This post was a lot more than random thoughts. Whatever, I can't wait for the Final Four.

I'm Never Really Asleep Cuz Only One Eye's Closed

I haven't posted in a while, and frankly, I haven't had time. Well, that's a lie. I have had time but I've been really busy and I just haven't had the motivation to post. I have been taking care of somethings that might really enhance this blog, so keep your fingers crossed on that.

I am delighted to tell you that my NCAA tournament bracket is healthy. I was planning on taking a picture of me lighting my bracket on fire and posting it up here, but my bracket looks good. I picked three out of four of the final four teams with only UCLA not there and both of my national championship teams are alive.

Speaking of sports contests that I'm in and get no real benefit from winning, I'm dominating my NBA.com fantasy league and in second place in my Yahoo! fantasy league with a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Who's beating me in my Yahoo! league you ask? Amazingly, my dad. I'm as shocked as you are.

Back to the Final Four though. The more I think about it, the more excited I am. For some reason this Final Four seems amazingly strong. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about; maybe I've been reading too much Bill Simmons; I don't know, but I'm excited.

My pick is still the Ohio State over Florida in the final. Greg Oden for MOP just because if Ohio State wins the NCAA will feel compelled to give it to him. I won't argue.

I haven't watched a lot of NBA this past week, my guess is I'm subconsciously saving my energy for the playoffs, or LeBron-Jamesing it, because I know I will be watching a ton of basketball when playoffs come around.

Speaking of LeBron, how about his new house? I'm thinking of faxing my résumé over there so maybe I can get a better paying job. Somebody has to work in his bowling alley, right?

That's about all for me tonight. I need more sleep these days.