I was looking in the wrong direction

The trend of schools moving continues. I was so pre-occupied with the disintegrating Big 12 I almost missed this story. Reports are circulating the ACC has been approached by Pittsburg and Syracuse. If this move does occur the Big East will be certainly searching for replacement teams. Can you say Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State in the Big East? Mizzou, well the Tigers are likely headed to the SEC. As for the balance of schools Baylor, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State will likely follow any Oklahoma, Texas move. Of course all is highly speculative on my part but probable.

Coaches versus Cancer

There are changes forthcoming for this annual game that benefits cancer research. It was announced Turner Network's TruTV had outbid ESPN for the telecast rights. I was a little surprised with the announcement, TruTV was launched originally as Court TV and the bulk of it's programming has been reality programming. I assume this is a push at expanding it's line-up and viewership. The location of the game was almost as interesting, it will be played in the Nets new home Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight for the hearts and minds of NYC fans has begun, this game had been held in Madison Square Garden since it's inception in 1995. This is a multi-year deal beginning in 2012.

You say what?

Several news sources are reporting (if true) Isiah Thomas is "talking" to Chris Paul about the Knicks. Paul will be one of the premier free-agents next season and on the radar of several teams. The NBA has forbid Thomas from holding dual jobs with the Knicks and Florida International, I must assume it's okay to act as an unpaid advisor. I do have a question for Thomas, if he is so interested in working for the Knicks and Dolan why not tender his resignation at Florida International? I don't have a vendetta against the man I just happen to think at times he's been less than honest. The key question for me and I'm sure others is how he maintains such a close relationship with James Dolan. The sexual harassment lawsuit (whether you believe Thomas was guilty or not) was settled in favor of the plaintiff Anucha Browne to the tune of $11.5 million dollars. The $11.5 mill was paid by the Knicks and not Thomas before you attempt to mention Kobe Bryant in the same breath. Bryant's rape case was settled, the plaintiff chose to not proceed with the trial. Bryant made an out of his pocket settlement to the plaintiff, the Lakers paid squat unlike the Knicks.

Did I mention

In the middle of summer I'd indicated my man-cave was complete, or at least I thought. One of these days when I conquer (or receive help) with the technology I'll include photos of my cave. You'll be able to make your own judgment of my interior designer's work, my suggestion if you have limited interior design skills hire a professional. In any event I've been surfing sports websites for additional memorabilia which prompts a further statement. I'm trying real hard to limit myself on the amount of money I should spend per item. A key question, is an autographed photo or jersey worth the extra dollars over an unsigned version? For example I could purchase an autographed Norm Nixon (look him up) basketball for as little as $106.00. The Nixon basketball is on the low price end, they rise significantly in price up to $1,386.00 for a Wilt Chamberlain autographed ball. Another question how much stuff is too much, I certainly don't won't the cave to resemble the rooms I've seen on A&E's "Hoarders"! Please stay tuned as I attempt to resolve this key decision for me.

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
William James