:10—Of course you have always thought it was Christmas, but that was because you were getting something in your grubby little hands. But actually it’s now. And here’s why. It’s one of the very few times of the year that you have all sports jumpin’ at one time…baseball, basketball, golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, the upcoming NFL Draft, college spring football, college gymnastics…
:09—So let’s do it. The NFL…they call it “The Steeler Way,” yet they let Najee Harris go. He was the ultimate example of “The Steeler Way.” Showed up every day to work, no complaining, didn’t miss games, didn’t fumble, and he gave you 1,000 yards a year every year! The Steelers always said they didn’t recycle players, but they bring back Mason Rudolph. Not a bad player, but you do know he threw 9 touchdowns and 9 interceptions last year for the Tennessee Titans. C’mon man! Along with that we’re waiting on two old men to lead us to the promised land. Russell Wilson? Or Aaron Rodgers? Neither one, thank you very much. But if I have to choose, I’ll take Wilson. He has the hottest wife! (Oh please shut up…you were thinking it, but you just wanted me to say it.) Oh yeah, and he already knows our limited offensive scheme. (For that matter, Fred Sanford could learn our offensive scheme in 10 minutes and run his junkyard at the same time.) Wait…what?
:08—The Penguins have caught fire, but as you know that fire can go out quick on ice. Tristan Jarry is back and he brought the magic with him. The Pens were riding a four-game win streak and Sid “The Kid” Crosby continues to amaze as he closes in on more of Wayne Gretzky’s amazing records. (You didn’t know I knew all that, huh? Just Google, baby, just Google.)
:07—The Pittsburgh Pirates open the home season, Friday, April 4 at PNC Park at 4:12 against the N.Y. Yankees. Phenom pitcher Paul Skenes will win 24 games and the Cy Young, the Pirates will win 79 games. That’s it. You already know the rest of the story. “Spend no money to build a championship team and you’ll have no championship team.” YOU – ARE – WELCOME!
:06—Pitt basketball had a tough year, lost several good players from last year, lost some close games, had a few blowouts…who doesn’t? But they played hard. They fought ’til the end and they were great to watch. Why then not reward your seniors by accepting an invitation to play postseason in the NIT? Plus you get more practice time for next year. You give the underclass players a reason to believe, and most of all you give a player a chance to catch fire and get a contract at the next level. I’m just sayin’!
:05—March Madness, yes WVU got robbed, North Carolina got a homer job, Robert Morris University is the best team in town and going to the Dance for the first time in 10 years…good luck against #2 seed Alabama. Remember, it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get up and keep moving forward!!! Quote the great Rocky Balboa.
:04—Projected Final Four finishers: Alabama defeats Marquette and Texas beats Kansas. Alabama to win it all. But my sleeper is Duke to win it all…and my sleeper/sleeper is St. John’s and Rick Pitino to shake things up!
:03—The U.S. Open is here at Oakmont Country Club, Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15. Tiger’s hurt and probably out!
:02—I am going to go out on a limb and say it will be Lakers and Celtics in the final, because that’s what the NBA wants. Wait, wait, wait… I didn’t mean it like that! C’mon man!
:01—Yes, the proverbial cat is out of the bag, so let’s do it. “I ain’t scared of nobody!” And let’s be reminded of the great Baron “BB” Flenory at Duquesne. I’ll do the entire bio later when time and space permit. 40 points twice, 48 points at WVU, 41 and 48 points in the WVU Classic, named to the Atlantic 10 First Team his junior and senior years and the only player in Duquesne basketball history to lead his team in scoring and assists in the same years! Are – you – kidding me? Retire this man’s jersey!!!
:00—Overtime: Much more to come about the legend known as “BB”!!!
GAME OVER