By KEVIN HASKIN
TopSports.news
Musings at the mid-month:
- Count me among those who agree Kansas received a favorable draw as a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- And, count me among those who contend it does not matter if an opponent happens to play out of its gourd and the Jayhawks look sluggish.
- Lots of KU firepower has come together at the right time.
- Namely Jalen Wilson throughout Big 12 play, Remy Martin in the Big 12 tournament and Mitch Lightfoot on the right mix of Metamucil and Aspercreme.
- Anyone know when Lightfoot will start collecting his state pension?
- I kid, but Lightfoot could be a factor in the NCAAs based on David McCormack’s sore foot.
- I’ve got Kentucky to win it all. Can’t get the Wildcats’ convincing performance in Allen Fieldhouse out of my gourd.
- Would much prefer to see KU win it. I’m holding a future bet on the Jayhawks at 18:1 odds.
- Get ready to hear a familiar excuse regarding how it’s all about matchups this time of year.
- For those who desire context, it’s all about how players and coaches capitalize on favorable matchups and negate unfavorable matchups.
- As I settle in to watch the dance card, I’ll continually bark at the screen about what constitutes a block/charge and/or traveling.
- If my wife is nearby, she’ll inform me, “I’m going to go craft.”
- Oh, the collection of beautiful wreaths I’ve inspired her to create.
- She ‘s among the fortunate souls who do not recognize Doug Sirmons.
- The odds of watching him ruin a game diminish in the NCAAs but I’m sure he’ll be whistling around some tourney site(s).
- March Madness is the best thing about college sports, yet the NCAA is heavily involved. Go figure.
- Nothing, it seems, could ever enable Bruce Weber to get KU and in particular Bill Self out of his head.
- Not even the extra insulation provided by a full head of hair Bruce is waiting to cut once any fallout strikes KU stemming from NCAA allegations.
- Doesn’t it seem like the FBI probe happened during the Eisenhower administration?
- If K-State’s next basketball coach focuses on what he can control, that will be a measure of progress.
- I would encourage K-State athletics to look into the parting shots Weber fired.
- Realize, though, that K-State gave Weber all the time he needed to get the program righted at the end.
- It was high time to make a move and try to unify the fan base.
- And yes, I fall into the camp that wonders if the next coach will fare better overall than Bruce.
- I agree with Brett Ballard that Tyler Geiman’s fine run at Washburn deserves his jersey be hung in the rafters.
- Another strong season too for Ballard and his Bods as they keep threatening for MIAA superiority.
- Ron McHenry, you did it the right way. Relish retirement.
- Thoroughly enjoyed watching Craig Cox expertly coach Seaman to its first state boys basketball championship.
- The Vikings played with crisp execution on offense and shredded each state opponent as an eighth seed.
- Their run included a decisive first-round win over Wichita Kapaun and someone I consider in the upper echelon among state coaches, Steve Eck.
- Also, the Washburn Rural girls showed hearty resolve in claiming the 6A crown.
- State hoops tournaments always elicit the old cries of too many classes, too many sites, the need for a shot clock, and the need for different classification standards for private schools.
- My refrain to lower the goal universally for women’s basketball will, I’m afraid, never be enacted.
- Yet no one can adequately tell me why women are prevented from showing off the athleticism, power, grace and glory that comes from playing above the rim.
- I’ve had college volleyball coaches tell me that hoops limitations help them recruit prospects into a sport that allows women to play above the net.
- Landon Arena and its 7,000-plus capacity sure sounds like a decent place to stage a state tourney.
- How about it Shawnee County? Want to get in the game and show off that Stormont Vail Events Center upgrade?
- Too bad the facility got yanked from the KSHSAA rotation a few years ago. Bad look.
- Cool move by the KSHSAA to bring back all-time women’s greats for state basketball trophy presentations in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
- If state politicians essentially agree the food tax in Kansas is outrageous, then do something about it already.
- Quit wasting time denying credit to a rival political party when people need credit to afford groceries.
- While you’re at it, legislators, assuming you’re at it at all, pass sports wagering.
- Began the futile exercise of garage clean-up the other day.
- Set out a tackle box and a tennis ball retriever that two sets of folks enjoyed getting for free.
- I happened to be in my driveway and found the conversation to be just as enjoyable.
