- What a Gold Medal Olympic hockey game! After Canada dominated most of the first and second periods the US cam storming back in at the end of the 3rd period to make the score 2-1 Canada. The third period was one for the ages. There were the hard hits, the puck possession by the US, and then the game tying goal with 24.4 second left. It was an amazing site to see, not only as a sports fan, but as an American. Like I said last week, on paper these 2 teams were not close. The US played with mostly second tier NHL players, and Canada was an NHL All-Star team. On paper, Canada should have won every game by a few goals and coasted to the Gold Medal in the sport that they claim as their nations identity. Going into the tournament the US were the 5th best team, on paper. BUT- that's why they play the games! Not only did the US gel as a team, but they also had a Canada sized chip on their shoulder to prove to the Canadians that they could beat them in their own sport, in their own country, and they could do it not once, but twice. It almost happened. With 12 minutes left in overtime, Sidney Crosby added to his already ridiculous resume by putting a shot past tournament MVP, Ryan Miller. For a few minutes, the US had a chance to make some history. The US team gave everything they had in that game, and it showed as most of the team collapsed on the ice in disbelief. I must say, even though I am not a hockey fan, that game put just as many chills down my spine as a Nebraska football game. What more can you say about US goalie, Ryan Miller? He was an after-thought going into the Olympics only to be the tournament MVP. He will be one to watch for a long time.
- Side note on Sidney Crosby: has any athlete ever lived up to expectations as much as he has? Not only has he been the savior of the NHL, but he has also won an MVP, a Stanley Cup, and a Gold medal. He is 22 by the way. Ill say this, Sid the Kid has now turned into Sid the grown-ass man, and will someday be Sid the Legend. If youre a Lebron James fan, you may want to WITNESS Sid's greatness.
- Olympic wrap-up: The US won the medal count again by taking home 37 medals. Looks like Canada's Own the Podium slogan backfired. Back to being America's hat, Canucks.
- The shout outs keep coming for the Nebraska womens basketball team. 28-0, a perfect regular season. That is beyond impressive. The Big XII has, if not the best, then the second best conference in the nation, and to run through that gauntlet undefeated is incredible. While UCONN may get the headlines and deservedly so for running off 70 straight wins, Nebraska is content with taking care of business and hopefully challenging UCONN in the final. Beating UCONN is going to be extremely tough, but if Vonnie Turner can lock down Mya Moore, and Kelsey Griffin and Cory Montgomery can lock down the UCONN post players, it could be a fun one to watch. Im calling it now, Montgomery is the key to the tournament. If she can hit the mid range jumpers like she has all season, she will open the lane up for Griffen and open up the 3 for Vonnie. Go Big Red.
- No surprise here: Ndamukong Suh is a freak athlete. He proved it once more for NFL scouts at the most over-blown event in US History, the NFL combine. Suh did 34 reps on the bench press, ran the 40 yd dash in 4.98 seconds, and had a ridiculous 35.5 inch vertical leap. Once again he proved he deserves to be taken #1 overall. Even Gerald McCoy said he and the '09 Nebraska Defense was the best he ever played against. If that doesnt convince you, maybe this blog will: http://www.cbssports.com/c
-Also check out this video of Suh's training: http://inside.nike.com/blo
- NFL Free Agency period started last night at midnight. No big surprises here: Julius Peppers to Chicago. Anquan Boldin to Baltimore. Carlos Dansby to Miami. Jake Delhomme released from Carolina. Kyle Vanden Bosch to Detroit. Good for Kyle to get his payday.
- Spring Training is officially underway. A big shout out to my cousin Mike who is managing the Marlins facility now. I hope Jason Heyward is as good as advertised for the Braves. He's truly in beast mode so far.
- The US lost to Netherlands in a friendly on Wednesday. They played some of their best players against the #3 ranked side in the world and could have come away with a draw. Provides a little hope for the World Cup. The biggest thing is getting everyone healthy before June. If so, the US can make some noise.
- This weeks Daily Show and Colbert Report clips are of Jon Stewart tearing apart Fox "News", and Colbert pimping out Shawn Hannity. Worth your time to watch.
- http://www.huffingtonpost.
- http://www.colbertnation.c
- Anyone else find it hilarious that Duke still cant win the ACC, even with UNC having a down year? Duke, for all the glory they are given, has not produced anything in about 8 years worth talking about. Time for Coach K to adjust a little bit.
-The Dancing with the Stars lineup was announced this week. Participating will be: Shannen Doherty, Pamela Anderson, Niecy Nash, Nicole Scherzinger, Kate Gosselin, Jake Pavelka, Evan Lysacek, Erin Andrews, Chad Ochocinco, Buzz Aldrin, and Aidan Turner. Im hoping Chad does well, hes easily the most compelling out of everyone, minus Erin Andrews.
- The Oscars are this weekend, and while Im not going to dedicate an entire blog to them, if Sandra Bullock doesnt win Best Actress for her role in The Blindside, then scrap the awards.
-Most know this, but I have never been nor will ever be a country music fan (unless I marry Carrie Underwood), but Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band is good and makes me want to line dance. I feel dirty.
- Quote of the week: "Did you know: marriage is the last legal form of slavery." -Andrew Senske
- Song of the week: Ordinary People, John Legend
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