Week of February 18th, 2019
Each week I'll write about the world of sports:
*The Basketball Hall of Fame announced several new candidates to the 2019 class. Paul Westphal, Jack Sikma, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace are among the latest names to be considered.
*Wow, this has brought me to tears.To have my name on a list of the Who╒s Who of sports broadcasting has given me goosebumps. Been blessed by the TV people at ESPN, helping me so much in my 40 years. I thank the announcers, producers, directors and people behind the scenes. This honor belongs to ALL of you!
*It is so odd to see ?Connecticut and Notre Dame on the second line for women╒s college basketball seeding! ?
*The Broncos got a proven quarterback in Joe Flacco. We will see what they do with Case Keenum now.
*The NBA fined Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry for comments on Anthony Davis.
*Steve Kerr was fined $25,00 for referee abuse and breaking a clipboard after Draymond Green was assessed a flagrant foul. I wonder if there is a double standard on calls on the former Michigan State player.
*Big win for St. John╒s, defeating Villanova at Madison Square Garden. Chris Mullin needed that one.
February 11th, 2019
PTP’ER OF THE WEEK: Chris Clemons
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech basketball
SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Penn State over Michigan
STOCK UP: Russell Westbrook
STOCK DOWN: New York Knicks
Each week, I’ll give you my weekly awards for the creme de la creme of college hoops:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Cameron Young, Quinnipiac
He scored 55 points vs. Siena
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech
The Red Raiders won a pair of games, including a great effort against Baylor.
COACH OF THE WEEK: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
He earned win number 1123 to pass Harry Stathan.
DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK: Zion Williamson, Duke
He scored 32 points in a win over NC State
SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Penn State over Michigan
John Beilein was ejected and the Wolverines were stunned.