John F. Kennedy once said, “Life is not fair.” The Colorado basketball team discovered that Sunday. The Buffs were not invited to the NCAA tournament party.
As I watched the selection show on CBS, I kept waiting to hear Colorado’s name. When the last region was announced and Denver was of the sites, I thought surely this is a perfect match. I was stunned.
Since I knew none of my favorite teams were going to qualify for the tournament, I was going to adopt the Buffs as my team. I didn’t even get the chance to sign the adoption papers.
Granted, the Buffs were on the bubble. However, there was a good feeling Colorado would make the tournament. The Buffs won two games in the Big 12 tournament before losing to Kansas. They finished 21-13 and had difficult ratings (RPI, UPI, whatever ha), but beat Kansas State three times.
NCAA Basketball Chairman Gene Smith said that style of play was one selection consideration. The Buffs play an entertaining, uptempo style featuring guards Alec Burks and Cory Higgins. Aren’t guards what the NCAA tournament is all about? They would have created problems for an opponent in the tournament.
But, I guess Colorado will take its basketball and go to the NIT. The NCAA missed a golden opportunity keeping the Buffs away.
Now, I need a new team. How about Indiana State or Northern Colorado?
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Jim Harbaugh Should Stay in College
Stanford football coach Jim Harbaugh is one sought after fellow.
Last night, he helped guide the Cardinal to a win over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl that cemented an amazing 12-1 record. I stated yesterday that TCU’s Rose Bowl win was the biggest new story of 2011, well Stanford’s season is 1b.
Stanford’s success has led to many Harbaugh suitors. Rumors have Harbaugh linked to NFL jobs like San Francisco and Denver and at his alma mater, Michigan. Harbaugh is in a good professional spot.
Obviously, Harbaugh needs to do what’s best for him and his family. But I would like to see him stay coaching in the college ranks. From a distance, Harbaugh seems like a good guy. He cares about his players. He’s a tough but fair coach. Why not continue to make a difference in the lives of young men 18-22?
Harbaugh should really weigh the quality of life issue. College football is a business, but pro football is really, really a business. In the sports world, it’s tough to beat a Saturday afternoon or night at a college football game. It’s a great experience.
The college game needs guys like Harbaugh. Do us a favor Jim and keep making your living on Saturdays in the fall.
Last night, he helped guide the Cardinal to a win over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl that cemented an amazing 12-1 record. I stated yesterday that TCU’s Rose Bowl win was the biggest new story of 2011, well Stanford’s season is 1b.
Stanford’s success has led to many Harbaugh suitors. Rumors have Harbaugh linked to NFL jobs like San Francisco and Denver and at his alma mater, Michigan. Harbaugh is in a good professional spot.
Obviously, Harbaugh needs to do what’s best for him and his family. But I would like to see him stay coaching in the college ranks. From a distance, Harbaugh seems like a good guy. He cares about his players. He’s a tough but fair coach. Why not continue to make a difference in the lives of young men 18-22?
Harbaugh should really weigh the quality of life issue. College football is a business, but pro football is really, really a business. In the sports world, it’s tough to beat a Saturday afternoon or night at a college football game. It’s a great experience.
The college game needs guys like Harbaugh. Do us a favor Jim and keep making your living on Saturdays in the fall.
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