I know it’s a waste of time but I’m gonna rant anyway

Misplaced terminology is similar to a person dragging their finger nails across a blackboard. To me that is one of the all-time worst sounds in recorded history. A story in College Basketball Talk was just that, the story was titled; “Non-BCS Schools quietly land impact players for ‘13.” The bothersome part for me the fact football terminology was used to explain the schools involved. South Dakota State, UNC-Greensboro and Murray State certainly are not large in comparison to the UCLA’s and the Kentucky’s but don’t use football teams to describe them. I had to look up BCS to gain a full explanation, it reads; “the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is a selection system that creates five bowl match-ups involving ten of the top ranked teams in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), including an opportunity for the top two to compete in the BCS National Championship Game.” No place in what you read is there any indication of a basketball connection. I know this concern will fall on deaf ears because many in the media are lazy. (BCS definition; wikipedia)

If you’ve ever been seriously injured you should have first-hand knowledge

The injury to the Bulls Derrick Rose was devastating last season. A left ACL tear and later surgery to repair it, the severity certainly meant he’d miss the 2012-13 season. Several weeks ago it was reported Rose was returning to action in March of 2013. Former point guard Tim Hardaway had suffered a similar injury during his playing days, his advice to Rose; “shut it down for the season. “ Hardaway is stating why rush back, this type of injure requires a full year to heal. Two issues, number one I have no medical knowledge beyond the basics. Number two 2012 Hall of Fame inductee Ralph Sampson detailed how his haste to return from an injury likely shortened his career. Rose is probably upset with the prospect of missing a season of basketball. Missing a season might possibly extend his playing career.

Bits n Pieces

To set the record straight I think Mike D’Antoni is a good guy and a good coach. Steve Nash certainly had a great deal of success playing for D’Antoni at Phoenix. My issue with the coach his teams (Suns and Knicks) play great offensive basketball but very little defense. Reports indicate D’Antoni is the choice, as a fan I hope this is not a Mike Brown repeat.

10-9-8-7, the countdown has begun. The countdown is for us to read the first Jason Whitlock column blaming Kobe Bryant for Mike Brown’s firing. It’s Sunday evening as I write so I guess I might be a little early. If Whitlock doesn’t write the story I will be shocked twice. Shocked the story wasn't written and I was wrong about him.

Friday evening Barclays Center served as host for its first collegiate game. Morehead State beat LIU-Brooklyn 77-74. The second game of the double-header saw Maryland and Kentucky play. The Kentucky Wildcats squeaked by the Maryland Terrapins 72-69.

The Marquette-Ohio State game scheduled for Friday was cancelled. The game was to be played aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Yorktown in a tribute to Veterans Day. Excessive moisture on the court forced the cancellation. Last year it was a novelty, playing a game outdoors and on an aircraft carrier. Carriers sit on the water and moisture is a problem. To honor the military and veterans why not play the game as was done in Germany. UConn beat Michigan State 66-62 at Ramstein Air Force Base Germany. The game was played in an aircraft hanger.

Shabazz Muhammad might arrive in the NBA without sitting foot on a college court. Muhammad the number one prospect in the Class of 2012 was declared ineligible for UCLA’s first game. Muhammad was reported to have received improper benefits while in high school, word is he might be disqualified for the season.

Phil Pressey’s season opening game was noteworthy. Mizzou didn’t play particularly well as they topped SIU-Edwardsville 83-69. Point guard Pressey was 7 for 12 from the floor with 19 points but running the teams offense is his forte. He dished out 9 assists and snatched 5 rebounds with 1 steal. He committed only 2 turnovers in 35 minutes of game action.

I know last nights game was against the Kings but Laker Dwight Howard’s line score looked good. 23 points, 18 rebounds with 3 blocked shots 3 assists and 2 steals. You said he was playing at 80%.