For the BCS to keep its credibility the NCAA should work on rectifying what I’ll call the ‘Big East Situation.’   Entering Saturday, Pittsburgh, the conference leader, was the 47th ranked team in the BCS standings.   Yet, if the Panthers win the Big East they’ll receive an automatic bid to a BCS game.    Granted [...]

It had been a rough few weeks. Actually, make that a rough few months. My boss had recently died, which–emotional issues aside (and there were emotional issues)–necessitated closing a Congressional office, attending a funeral and finding new work. In looking for work, through some connections, I found myself in the employ of one of America’s most [...]

Note: OMG, apparently my Ambien eating disorder has morphed into a posting disorder.  I have no recollection of writing this post last night.  Not bad though. The OKC Thunder rolled into Boston Friday night without Kevin Durant.  Game over huh?  Well not exactly.  Now I know a little bit about Russell Westbrook and James Harden, but I [...]

It’s a weak weekend for college football… The top three BCS teams, Oregon, Auburn and TCU, are off and No. 4 Boise State plays tonight. Only two teams that are still somewhat in the BCS title mix play another ranked opponent: N0. 8 Nebraska at No. 19 Texas A&M and No. Ohio State at No. 20 [...]