In news nobody considers surprising Commissioner Dan Beebe announced the Big 12 conference would not change it's name. This is done despite losing Colorado to the Pac 10 and Nebraska to the Big 10. Okay let me see if I understand the new conference affiliation now. The Big 10 has 12 schools, Pac 10 has 11 while the Big 12 has 10 teams. Speaking of moves Texas Christian University moved from the Mountain West Conference to the Big East, they will now compete with Rutgers and Syracuse.

"The only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys," I plead guilty to the quote. My Man Cave is complete, well almost! The painting, the design and all other portions are done. I'm still at a point of indecision, I have no desire to just add stuff because I have space I want to add memorabilia that will enhance what's already in place. In order for it to be more functional will require me to spend additional dollars. The question becomes should I leave the cave as is or spend additional $$$$$?

Now media reports are stating Spanish star Ricky Rubio is concerned about a possible NBA lock-out June 30. The sources indicate that's the basis for his reluctance in joining the Wolves. In the short term perhaps money is just as much a part of the process as his basketball ability. Money aside I think several people question if he is NBA ready and can he play? I think the jury might still be out on that question.

Before I defend Kobe Bryant allow me this rant, utilizing derogatory slurs against any person is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. A few weeks back Kobe Bryant in a fit of anger yelled a gay slur at an NBA official. The NBA fined him $100,000 which I thought was justified and appropriate, Bryant later apologized and taped a public service announcement on the issue. Recently the Bulls Joakim Noah repeated the same type of slur when leaving the court during a recent playoff game. Again the NBA reacted quickly, Noah was accessed a $50,000 fine, Noah too later apologized. Figure this one out for me, was Bryant's fine greater since his slur was aimed at an employee (referee) while Noah's was leveled at a Heat fan? Was Kobe fined an additional $50,000 because he is Kobe Bryant or is the NBA making this up along the way?

I can't imagine scores of people rushing to fill out an application to become general manager of the Blazers. Portland management recently announced Rich Cho who was hired but 10 months ago was relieved of his duties. Cho was hired to replace former Jayhawk Kevin Pritchard who also had been fired. In 10 months many are unsure exactly what Cho could have done which warranted termination of duties. Pritchard almost single handily rebuilt the team and help repair the off-court image as the Jail Blazers. In an bizarre move by management the fired Pritchard was requested to conduct the 2010 draft for the Blazers.


"The real fault is to have faults and not to amend them"
Confucius