I have basically been avoiding posting anything on here for fear of saying something to jinx the Buckeyes unexpected undefeated season. After Saturday, that is no longer a problem. That one sucked.. there have most assuredly been worse losses to take though.. That one wasn't fun, but the truth is they couldn't make a stop and deserved to lose.
Moving on from that, At the beginning of the year I was thinking something like 2-3 losses and a possible capital one bowl or an outside chance at a BCS bowl, so a win Saturday and a trip to the Rose would be great.. Better than great actually... depending on who comes back from the D, 08 could be a monster.. and that is really what I have been expecting all along. Here is hoping that Mr Laurinitus, Jenkins and Gholston all decide that they still have something to prove once it's all said and done.. I will say no more for fear of jinxing the game Saturday... Analysis is that no analysis is possible.. something unexpected will happen.. a play will occur that could go either way.. Mike Hart could get hurt again... or not.. Chad Henne could as well.. Beanie could do the same... it is a true toss up and I can't freaking wait.. Here's hoping my opinion of football is still high sometime around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.
Basketball season is starting finally as well.. and Duke looks different to say the least. playing 10-11 guys.. running and playing extra aggressive defense.. felt like I was watching a for real duke game last night for the first time in about 5 years. The recruiting is improving as well.. I mentioned some names that would tell the story on coach K's next few year several months back.. They were Greg Monroe (committed to G-town, big loss, but not the end of the world) who they missed on, but the good news is that the net has widened for 09.. they aren't targeting just 3 guys and hoping for the best anymore. The 08 class got Elliot Williams (another name I mentioned and he will be a MASSIVE addition as far as a super athletic guard) and another athlete in the Polish kid from Reno (apparently 6'8 240ish with a 40+ vert.) not bad at all.. and like I said 09 is looking better good. The rumors of Duke's downfall were vastly overrated. I'm just happy to finally be able to enjoy watching their games again... less walking the ball up, more high pressure, less 35+minutes a game for the backcourt, fresher legs, more athletes. About damn time.
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