Ok so all over sports talk radio yesterday they were talking about "The Show" being a distraction on Saturday during the BYU game. Here is my take on it. "The Show" is one of the most dedicated and craziest student sections in college basketball. They get loud from start to finish, all but into their parts with signs, heads, chants ect. The problem I feel is not "The Show", the problem is the lack of experience not only did the team have on Saturday but "The Show" had at big national televised games as well. The other problem is the lack of big time games at home for SDSU. They had big games this year, @ Gonzaga, @ Cal. But both were on the road. The TV time outs on national TV also killed the momentum they were building. "The Show" has set a standard for the student section at SDSU. Now here is the question. Next year when SDSU isn't as good as this season, will it keep up? Can they keep the creativity and craziness through next season during a down season to keep the players and city hopeful and ready for the 2012-13 season when SDSU will be a top 25 team again. The Seniors have started a legacy, that has gained national attention. Can the underclass keep it up? Will the A.D make a big push to bring in big teams for a non-conference schedule that will prepare the team and fans for big conference games. The other half of this problem falls on the MWC. The Big East, ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and to an extent the SEC are meat grinders every year. BYU is leaving next year and so they creates a void in challenging teams for SDSU to play. UNLV is decent every year. They are gaining Fresno St and Boise St. The Fresno St. effect really intrigues me. They can create that rivalry that was there when SDSU was in the WAC. SDSU needs to come out strong vs Wyoming tonight and let's hope there is no hangover from the loss on Saturday.
The Brandon Belt show started yesterday with his first start of the season and he didn't disappoint. Going 3-5 with 2 doubles, 4 RBI. Travis Ishikawa got the start yesterday in LF. I feel that they are trying to showcase him for a trade because if Belt makes the roster and since DeRosa is showing he is healthy from his surgery last year. Today the Giants play the cubs and we get to see the return of red hot Freddy Sanchez. Sanchez was a catalyst on the Giants winning the World Series last year.
Went to Sessions Public again in Point Loma for dinner last night. Had the Bratwurst and it was very good. Deal on mondays 1 for $4 or 2 for $7. They come with Duck Fat Fries. To go with my brat I had an Allagash Dubbel. Allagash's double IPA. Very hoppy, one of the better double IPA I have had in a while that wasn't Pliny the Elder.
Went 3-0 last night and hope to keep the winning streak going today. We are looking at a bounce back from the Aztecs and taking them -12.5. Also going with the Dallas Mavs -1.5 on the road vs philly. I also like Ohio St -6.5 tonight. Last time the Buckeyes played as the number 1 team in the nation they lost their first game out. Now having been there and dealing with the spotlight, I think they come out with confidence and want to prove they belong there.
SDSU -12.5
Dallas -1.5
Ohio St. -6.5
Album of the day is Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Fantasy
Good post bags. I agree with most of it but I think sdsu will still be pretty good next year. We will have a different look team though with most of our depth coming from the guard position. If carlwell is granted another redshirt year than he will be pretty solid in the middle along with our two six eight transfers coming over. I think Jamal Franklin will be a hybrid guard/small forward and we will start lb Franklin at the pt alongside tapley with rahon off the bench. That makes for a pretty solid team without kawhi coming back. If he decides to stay then the team is that much better. Just some thoughts...
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