Demolition Draddy

Iona just left the building. It wasn't a pretty scene tonight after a 102-65 thrashing.

It almost looked like the Jaspers gave up. Iona played every possession like it mattered, and the outcome was indicative of that.  Manhattan kept letting up three after three and a few dunks too.  No one gave a hard foul. No one played with any fire.

Like anything else, I'll relate to baseball. If the first four guys up hit homeruns, that poor bastard hitting fifth is getting knocked down.

It's pride. It's playing for what matters, the name on your chest.  It's competing. It's toughness.

Lindsay is coming to get me, be back at it tomorrow. Later though, no 4:39 wake-up call.

NCAA College Hoops

Big slate tonight of college games.  I happen to be at Draddy Gym for the Iona/Manhattan game - 38-23 Iona in the first half.  Iona scores in bunches it seems, it was just a seven point game I thought.  I watched through the first two media timeouts.  For those unfamiliar with this, media timeouts take place in each half during the first stoppage after the 16-, 12-, 8, and 4-minute mark.  That is why on television, during games, there are at least four timeouts every half - even if there are no called team timeouts. 

Other action includes:

#5 Duke at Virginia - Duke up seven with just over three minutes to play in the first half.  Duke had to overcome a 31-25 halftime defecit the first time they played at Cameron Indoor - a 51-29 second half helped the Dukies coast.

#18 Vanderbilt at Georgia - Georgia is looking to pull an upset (only if you go by ranking) as they lead #18 Vandy 21-16 with a little over two minutes to go in half number one.  Georgia was actually favored in this one.  The Commodores took down UGA the first time they met, 73-66.

#16 Louisville at Cincinnati - This one is getting ugly, but it's not that surprising, as Cinci was a 2-point favorite going into tip-off.  We all know my feelings on Big East play - it's a bear.  This is the only meeting between these two teams this season. 

#9 Georgetown at #13 UCONN - This one was looking like a blowout early, as G'Town led by 10 midway through the first half, but Jim Calhoun (almost) always has his guys ready to scrap.  With 2:25 left, it's the Hoyas 34, the Huskies 31.

#10 Wisconsin at #11 Purdue - I know my man thormoo has his eyes on this Big Ten showdown.  With 14:48 to go in the game, the Boilers are up 44-34 on Wisco.  This was a 6-point Purdue lead at the half - they're looking to avenge their loss in Madison on February 1st. 

Time to unlock the locker rooms.  First, a quick update on this one.

Iona at Manhattan - 54-33 Iona.  They were laying 12.5 points coming in to this one, so this, I guess, is no surprise.  Manhattan played well against Siena last time out, and with Senior Day festivities, I figured they'd come out with a little more fire.  Iona does look pretty tough and athletic though.

Music Challenge Rules

I forgot to mention the rules to this here challenge.  It is a 30-day challenge.  Below are the day by day topics to post on.  Try it out, could be interesting.

 

Day 01 - your favorite song

Day 02 - your least favorite song

Day 03 - a song that makes you happy

Day 04 - a song that makes you sad

Day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone

Day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere

Day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event

Day 08 - a song that you know all the words to

Day 09 - a song that you can dance to

Day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep

Day 11 - a song from your favorite band

Day 12 - a song from a band you hate

Day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure

Day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love

Day 15 - a song that describes you

Day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate

Day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio

Day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio

Day 19 - a song from your favorite album

Day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry

Day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy

Day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad

Day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding

Day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral

Day 25 - a song that makes you laugh

Day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument

Day 27 - a song that you wish you could play

Day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty

Day 29 - a song from your childhood

Day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

Music Challenge - Day 1

My friend over at The Restaurant Managers Rant just posted a challenge.  It's a challenge that is right up my alley - music.  Hopefully I can keep up with all these daily/weekly installments I put forth.

Day 1:  Your Favorite Song


Muse - "Time Is Running Out" - off their 2003 Release Absolution


Enjoy!

Dear: Bacon

First, I want to thank the pigs.  Without them, none of this would be possible.

You make everything not only taste better, but smell better too. 

I enjoy chopping you in to little squares and throwing you in the frying pan for 6 to 7 minutes, taking you out and letting you rest on a bed of paper towels, and sporadically eating you piece by crunchy piece, before I use you as a topping to my dinner.

I enjoy the way you compliment two eggs, a slice of American cheese, and some dashes of hot sauce on a soft roll as a breakfast sandwich.

Hell, even Nathans favorite treat is shaped like little strips of bacon.

You are everything a food should be and I hope you never change.  (except for maybe lowering the price a little bit)

Thanks.  (and send free bacon)

Sincerely,

Ryan