Basketball from a fans perspective
If this sounds familiar
I was reminded again there remain Big Men in the game. They play the center position and play it well. Although a number might occasionally drift out to the 3-point line their offensive game is in the paint. They rebound the basketball and block shots at a regular clip, you ask who are they? They are not listed in any order just good Big Men.
Karl-Anthony Towns Wolves
Hassan Whiteside Heat
Boogie Cousins Pelicans (surprised you?)
Andrew Drummond Pistons
Marc Gasol Grizzlies
Rudy Gobert Jazz
Several are omitted because they play power forward despite being over 7 feet tall.
Kristaps Porzingis Knicks
Anthony Davis Pelicans (okay he's 6-11)
Your list might be different from mine and that’s okay, generate your list.
More basketball than football
Football is king whether its college basketball or the NFL. At the same time when college athletics is mentioned regarding a particular college what’s the sport that comes to mind? North Carolina, Duke and Kansas all have football programs but its basketball that comes to mind when you hear the school mentioned.
If we say Michigan or Ohio State both sports might come to mind. We could make the same statement about UCLA football and basketball might be on the same level. Although the basketball has improved over the years football is Texas and Oklahoma. Avery Johnson is at the helm at Alabama but its still football. So there you have it, there are a number of schools I missed can you assemble your list?
This is different
For years I’ve been upset with this issue, you might remember my prior bitchin’ and complaining about the University of Kansas media coverage. The university is located less than 50 miles from Kansas City (MO) the University of Missouri in Columbia is 150 miles away.
The local media appear inclined to cover for more stories regarding Kansas athletics than Mizzou a recent hire might change all that. The highly touted basketball program at Mizzou has caused the Kansas City Star news department to hire two additional reporters. These reporters will be home-based in Columbia and not Kansas City which is certainly different from the past. I will keep you apprised if I notice a change in coverage of Mizzou athletics.
I’m unsure what’s going on
I find it difficult to believe Rick Pitino holds on to his job. One writer expressed the belief if there was no connection Louisville would be forced to resend the suspension. There might be no direct connection to Pitino however it’s the history connected to the coach. Pitino has a great deal of baggage from at least three previous incidents. A shadow will hang over the program and Pitino if he returns to the helm. As the story was being completed I read assistant coach David Paggett would serve as interim coach. This might give us an indication the school believes Pitino is guilty and don’t intend for him to return.
