Idols

I love American Idol. Yes, no fear...I love American Idol.

My favs as of now...
1. Sanjaya - i think he is young and comes off as such, but i like his voice when he gets into it. I am doubtful he will make it the distance...comes off too shy and lacking of conviction when singing
2. I like the beat boxer...i think there is more singing goodness than people realize.
3. Laquisha - that woman can belt it. She's not cocky...just a bank telling mom trying to make it.
4. Chris Sligh- He looks like the smart kid from Accepted. He uses humor, probably a defense mechanism from being picked on as a kid, but i actually like the way he sings.
5. Sundance Head - His audition good, everything else has sucked...will he bring it or will he live on his daddy's laurels.

Apply Heat

Dwayne Wade...is this guy always getting hurt? Good thing he got the championship under his belt before he became Grant Hill.

Why are the pistons not better than they are. They should have 3 rings by now and they only have 1. They got C-webb now and still aren't on fire. what gives? Did they all go from being tossed from team to team only to find the dream set up and once they got the respect they can go back to under acheiving? I don't think any one of them really wants respect. Once Big ben got it, he left. The rest of the team when they were declared a lock to win 70 games and win the title they gave it all up.

Why aren't the nuggets better than they are? Is there no defense or is it really just 2 guys vs. 5?

Where did Gilbert Arenas come from and how come the wizards are all of a sudden legitimate? or is this a head fake?

Did pippen say that any GM would prefer him over MJ? I am the first to say that pippen never got full respect...but at the same time he did get chosen as one of the 50 greatest players. But come on don't you think, pippen, you are crossing the line. I still think you had a shot at the finals when you were with the trailblazers and you fouled out in game 7 vs. the lakers. You had the give up look in your eyes.

Case in Point

The UVA contra-indicator still holds...yes the season is not over yet...but easy to count against them when hype is high. I should be a gambler. [it wouldn't be gambling though, it would be like betting on a drugged horse...a sure thing]

"Virginia [15-7 (8-3), RPI: 34, SOS: 23] Ouch. After the ESPN.com love on Friday, the Cavaliers waltzed into Blacksburg and got blasted by the Hokies. This is still one of the nation's most impressive in-season turnarounds, though. Left for dead after the Puerto Rico disaster and (competitive) losses to Stanford, UNC and BC, the Cavaliers ripped off seven wins in a row and have an very manageable schedule the rest of the way. The computer numbers are OK for now (but won't be helped by the game against Longwood) but that probably won't matter because UVA looks a good bet for 11 ACC wins. They also have beaten Arizona and Gonzaga."
---ESPN.com Article

The Contra Indicator

This ESPN Article highlights that UVA mens basketball is tied for the lead in the ACC conference (with BC). What? Say that again? When was the last time that UVA was profiled by ESPN or any other national report for that matter?

I remember a time 2 yrs ago when UVA was ranked higher and more favored in football against Florida State at Florida State...are you kidding me? That was a clear opportunity to bet against UVA.

While it would be great to celebrate the Cavs potential return to glory (a relative term), especially after a recent win over Duke (i know they are not the best duke team we have seen, but it's still duke, c'mon), it seems now that a safer position will to hold back optimism and bet against the Wahoos.

For those of us who remember UVA's last great season...1994-1995, with Junior Burrough leading the Cavs to the elite 8. Junior who? yeah Burrough...He played barely a season in the NBA, got bounced to Europe and who knows where he is now. (though let's not forget other lost stars - Harold Deane and Curtis "3 Point" Staples)

After perpetual 1st round exits in the tourney AND THE NIT (aye!), withholding judgment can only be prudent.