Trading Frenzy

The dust hasn't settled on all of the trades in the NFL, but by far Jimmy Graham heading to Seattle is definitely big news.  Best wishes and good luck to Patrick Willis, one of my favorite defensive players in the past few years.  I am not a 49ers fan, but I liked Willis' physical play with his "twin" NaVarro Bowman.  He will be missed.

What will happen with DeMarco Murray and the Dallas Cowboys? Will he wind up with an eagle insignia on his helmet? Say it isn't so! Keep him here if at all possible, Mr. Jones. Brandon Marshall is now a member of the NY Yets. What a mistake.

It was good to see the Orioles top the Yankees in the Grapefruit League today.  Sorry I called it the Citrus league in a previous post.  Yergh.  Coffee and rest helps typing skills.

We'll see how things pan out in the tournaments played today.  I'm actually going to pull for the Ospreys of University of North Florida.  After watching their freshman band "dancer" in action, it made me smile.  They probably won't make it out of the first round, but it's a nice human interest feature. Lady Grid out.

Shame Shame Shame!

Imagine the shock that ran through my mind as I opened up my ESPN app this afternoon en route to my car after a great week at work with my students. The headlines screamed about Syracuse and the head coach Jim Boeheim and the suspensions and on and on.  I'm tossing the Yellow Flag of Shame at the program and the lack of integrity demonstrated.  

In other news, at the time of my writing, the Golden State Warriors were sounding beating my Dallas Mavericks.  Sigh. Unless a turn around happens in the next ten minutes of regulation play, put the win in the Warriors' column.

I'll chat more about the Citrus and Cactus leagues later.  The Rangers lost to the Giants. Ugh. The MLB.com site is pretty cool when watching the Game Day feature.  

Lady Grid out.

Still Undefeated

I watched the UK-Georgia game tonight while creating an anchor chart for my students to view about writing tomorrow in class.  The Dawgs couldn't buy a basket to save their lives in the last sixty to ninety seconds of the game.  They'd actually been ahead at one point in the half, and that motivated the young Kentucky squad.  I wonder how they'll fare in the SEC tourney coming up soon.

Oh, and LeBron made the Celtics look silly in the Cavs' 110-79 victory tonight.

Lady Grid out.

Undefeated

I have a couple of questions for thought.
1. Can anyone living beat Ronda Rousey in a UFC match? She took 30 seconds total in her last two fights to annihilate opponents.
2. Will anyone defeat Kentucky before tournament play begins? They soundly defeated Arkansas last night 84-67.
3.  Who even dreamed that BYU would end Gonzaga's home-win streak of forty-one?

Let me know what the answers are when you get a chance.  Lady Grid out.

National Signing Day

Whoop! Kyler Murray signed with Texas A&M University today! This was nice since his father Kevin previously played QB under the coaching of Jackie Sherrill.  Good luck, Kyler, and welcome to Aggieland.

A Couple Of Hoops' Scores:

1. The Spurs increased the woes of the Orlando Magic.  I bet they miss Superman now.
2. Speaking of Superman, the Rockets beat the Bulls tonight and are now 17-7 at home.
3. The OKC Thunder are above .500 after a win in the Crescent City over the Pelicans. Good, work, Westbrook.
4. At press time, the Mavericks and Golden State Warriors were at the half with the Mavericks ahead by four.  Go, Mavs!

On a last note, a Yellow Flag of Shame to Dallas RB Joseph Randle for an arrest due to marijuana possession. Ugh!

Lady Grid out.

Game Over

What a finish to the Super Bowl!

1. A miracle catch by Jermaine Kearse for the Seahawks. At that point, I knew they'd won the game.
2. A questionable play call that will be mulled over the next day or so until it's on to a new subject.
3. A brawl and ejection in the last eighteen seconds of the game. 
4. An unbelievable interception by Malcolm Butler in the "ta-da" nick of time.
5. Gronk looks like the student I'd have on the front row to keep an eye on him; there's a sparkle in his eye that prompts such a feeling.
6. I was nearly perfect in my bracket except for the Broncos-Colts game a few weeks back.  Woo-hoo! I'm still not headed to Vegas, baby!

Hoop Time

1. UNC lost to Virginia? Yergh!
2. Hawks winning streak dried up at nineteen. Not bad, grasshopper.
3. The Mavericks outlasted the T-Wolves.
4. The OKC Thunder now have a .500 record.

I am wishing Manziel well in his quest for some true stability in his life. I want him to be successful for himself after seeing others struggle off-field. Asking for help and following through is always a good thing. Lady Grid out.

Crystal Ball Time

The kickoff is less than 90 minutes away, and the meatballs are cooking nicely.  We've watched about all of the pregame shows we can handle.  Let's play football!

The New England Patriots will win and dethrone the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks. Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski will be the MVP, and someone had better take me and my family to Disney World.  Ha ha ha!

Patriots - 35
Seahawks - 27

Lady Grid out.