THROWING KNIVES: WE GOT WHAT WE WANTED

by BD, Staff Writer

(Programming note: TK will not be seen tomorrow and Thursday remains up in the air at this time. Expect me back on Friday for sure, though.)

We Got What We Wanted....
Or did we? With LSU and Oregon atop the BCS Standings it appears the majority will get the game they wanted. Just two weeks ago many of us hated the idea that BC and Ohio State would be playing for the National Title. Now we have two teams that are considered to belong. One problem though: Kansas. Who could potentially jump Oregon is they can run the table. Which would include wins over Missouri and Oklahoma. Others may argue for Hawaii, but having seen them play a couple of times I don't even think they belong in a BCS game.

I'd like to bash the BCS and toss out ideas to improve the end of the College Football season, but that'd be a waste of text. We all know the system isn't changing anytime soon. Because money is more important to these schools than crowning an undisputed champion.

I ask you though, is Oregon-LSU the game you want?

For me, the answer to that question is no. Even as an SEC fan I have no interest in seeing LSU in that game. As I think a Kansas-Oregon match up would be far more exciting to watch. Though it's not going to happen as I just don't see Kansas knocking off both Mizzou and Oklahoma. Though if they do, I'll rank them #1 without a second thought.

I could get the game I want though if Kansas pulls off the unexpected and runs the table. As I think LSU will fall at the hands of Georgia, should the Bulldogs continue to play as they have, and reach the SEC Title game. Which would take a Tennessee loss as they beat the Bulldogs earlier this season.

Another reason I'd like to see Oregon play Kansas? It shits all over pre-season rankings. Neither team was ranked coming into the season.

So I ask again, who do you want to see play for the National Title this year? And why? Given the complete clusterfuck that the season has become with no clear-cut deserving squads (Outside of Kansas should they go undefeated).

Marbury Out In NYC?
Their saying this morning that the Knicks are considering either trading, or buying out Stephon Marbury. A buy out is probably what Steph would prefer and it has me wondering where he might fit if it happens.

Assuming he's willing to take little money after he's received his buy-out I'd have to think Boston, Houston, Cleveland, Miami, and the Lakers should all be considered. Boston is the most intriguing to me as KG's there and when in Minnesota was the only time anyone got Marbury to buy into playing second fiddle to someone else.

49ers NFL's Most Disappointing Team?
They just might be. Many considered them a contender to win the division, but with Norv Turner coaching in San Diego Alex Smith has fallen apart. Smith's play as also resulted in team's stacking the box and shutting down Frank Gore. Last night's drubbing in Seattle was San Fran's seventh straight loss. They're probably not the league's most disappoint team with Cincinnati, Baltimore, St. Louis, Denver, and San Diego playing as they are, but they're still pretty disappointing.

Yesterday In Sports...

'Melo's Team Continues To Own LeBron's
The Nuggets cruised to a 122-100 win in Denver.

Give The Ball To Chris Paul
CP3 made a nice mid-air adjustment to hit the game-winner in New Jersey last night with 2.6 left on the clock.

Another Boring Monday Night Game
Seattle easily knocked off San Francisco 24-0.

Eric Gordon, Best Freshman?
He lead his team to a 99-79 win over Chattanooga with 33 points in his debut.

Weekend Box Office Top 5
1. Bee Movie - More proof kid's movies are where the money's at.
2. American Gangster - Still haven't had time to see it, but I will soon.
3. Fred Claus - No interest.
4. Lions for Lambs - Tom Cruise playing a Senator? The shoes fits.
5. Dan in Real Life - May be too much of a family flick to bother watching it.