Last week's #1 holds serve, beating Sweaty McG and his Terps last night in overtime (though Pats/Colts distracted me from much of the collegiate action). Some legit shuffling has occurred in the soft underbelly of these rankings, where the CAA leader and a previously ignored team (by me and everyone in the greater DC area) jump up...1. Virginia Tech (14-5, 4-1) - The loss at FSU wasn't great, but ask the Florida Gators how much fun it is to play at The Donald (L. Tucker Center). Taking Maryland down last night to get to 4-1 in the ACC is impressive, and I almost believe in these guys. Dowdell and Gordon are a pretty lethal backcourt.
2. Virginia Commonwealth (16-3, 8-0) - Seven straight Ws and an unblemished conference mark get you to #2 in this poll. VCU's next two games (at George Mason, at Drexel) could very well decide the regular season CAA champ.
3. George Washington (13-4, 4-1) - I'll admit it, I pay no attention to GW, even after their recent successes, mainly because the A-10 has sucked ever since Lamar Odom left. But GW has put themselves right in the NCAA mix again this year, and you could argue all 4 losses are quality losses (if such a thing exists).
4. Georgetown (13-5, 3-2) – Win both games last week to climb above .500 in the Big East, which is where they should be (and they SHOULD beat Rutgers and Cincy this week). Big East teams are going to kill each other all year long, but this Georgetown team has significantly underachieved and should end up a Top 3 team when the buses head to MSG.
5. Virginia (11-6, 3-2) – Nice bounceback this week, beating stumbling MD and then having RJ Reynolds "smoke" Wake for 40 yesterday. Who would've thought UVA and Va Tech would have two of the more potent backcourts in the country?
6. Maryland (15-5, 1-4) - Lucky to be #6, quite frankly. They either turn it around in the next four games, or the season is over by the time the Duke game rolls around. I really hope Gary recruits a "Padilla" to Greivis Vasquez's "Travieso".
7. Loyola (Md.) (11-7, 7-1) – Still in first place in the MAAC, which is unbelievable, since this team was 1-27 three years ago and 6-22 two years ago. And Gerald Brown continues to "score the ball" (Hi Jay Bilas!) like a madman (23.3 ppg, good for 11th in the country).
8. George Mason (11-7, 5-3) – That’s 5 straight wins now…Thomas and Campbell have really picked up their games.
9. Old Dominion (12-7, 5-3) – Two game skid drops them behind GMU…huge matchup against William and Mary Wednesday night.
10. Towson (9-10, 3-5) – Sacrificial #10 this week, as my placement of the Tribe in this spot has led to four straight losses. Plus, if I'm gonna throw love Gerald Brown's way, this poll needs to recognize Gary Neal, who is actually 4th in the nation in scoring at 25.2 ppg.
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You had to dump the Tribe, as they've reverted to Swenson-era play of late. They are a lock to get bounced in the 1st round of the CAA -- you heard it here 63rd.
how does mason not get ranked above loyola?
Last week Loyola was #8, GMU #10...both teams were 2-0 last week, and Loyola is the MAAC leader. I don't expect that to be the case next week, but for now, Loyola gets the nod.
Of course, all the bills missed the floor...
Sacramento Kings players celebrated Ron Artest's birthday at Stereo last week, going through 30 bottles of Dom Perignon, Cristal and Hennessy for the team. Artest and Mike Bibby asked the waitress to change five $100 bills into singles, which they rained onto the dance floor, causing chaos.
How is throwing out singles a sing of wealth now? At least throw out stacks of twenties you bamas.
It's not a bank-breaker, but it is this display of pecuniary frivolity that makes our friend Pellicane root for the players in every battle with owners. Owners will hoard their earnings sensibly, while athletes invariably inject their cash back into society at a ridiculous rate. It's a greater good theory to support these overpaid, undereducated superstars as they literally and/or figuratively hurl their money back to the masses.
I root daily for Ron Artest in his battle with sanity. He can only resist the voices so long.
as always, pellicane is one step ahead of the rest of us. i'd like to go for a ride on his time/matter reindexer, just once.
Whit, here is the SportsGuy article...
can anyone tell me when "overtime" became a verb?
Can anyone tell me what the hell is up with Reche Caldwell's eyes?
methamphetamine was the first thing that came to mind
Reche Caldwell is a gift from the comedy gods. Trust me.
Reche Caldwell, or this thing?
OK, clicking on that is extremely fun...and scary. My day is complete.
Can we get the Fray involved with the 6 hours of Super Bowl pre-game? Because I can't go 10 minutes without hearing that "How to Save a Life" song...
Something need to be done about that song. Something drastic and swift.
Evidently, the voices persuaded Ron Artest into cutting his hair into a mohawk...I like.
TJ--it's actually six and a half hours of pregame. If I was running it, at least one hour would be hosted by Andy Rooney...I'd also bring in Stephen A. Smith and William C. Rhoden for a heated debate on the topic of "Black Coach versus Black Coach: If I root for anything but a tie, am I a racist?"
Well, I've at least seen one of the films up for Best Picture:
"Babel," "The Departed," "Letters From Iwo Jima," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Queen"
Sadly no Greg - it was "Little Miss Sunshine".
I saw Departed in the theatre and Little Miss Sunshine the other night on net flix. Departed is my favorite film of the last several years, and Sunshine is definitely worth seeing.
The Departed was fantastic. Even with the build up I had given it, it stills blew me away. I rather enjoyed Little Miss Sunshine as well, to my surprise.
Sunshine was very good, as was Thank You for Smoking, which was nominated for a Golden Globe but not an Oscar.
did anyone see the jared item over at deadspin? i'm speechless.
Iona fell to 0-19 on the year last night, losing in OT to Fairfield, but they might be getting closer to elusive win #1...their last two defeats have been 81-80 to Niagara and the 3 point loss last night. This team made the dance last year...
RIP Man Law ads...and conceivably, Burt Reynolds career:
Apparently deciding that market-share losses violate "Man Law," Miller Brewing Co. is shelving its "Men of the Square Table" ad campaign. The campaign, by Crispin, Porter & Bogusky, Miami, debuted last spring with considerable buzz.
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