Voice of Reason

I am looking forward to seeing what Brunson can do against the Spurs. I think it could be a Spurs sweep.

I have almost no memory of Keldon Johnson at UK. When they showed in the game that he played at UK, I said what? I had to google him to jar my memory.

Great game and series. The Spurs were better. They played a great game tonight - great! They made shots down the stretch and outplayed the Thunder.

10-12 feet TV screen is 49 inch? Not sure.

Not sure where to put that 30 foot by 60 foot screen.

I have not seen it. Is it still in theaters? Is it a movie better seen in a theater? I definitely plan to watch it.

What's the alternative? Give up on the season? Who else is left to sign? If UK signs this guy, they have a better chance to compete.

I definitely do not see UK looking like a fool if they sign Momcilovic. Actually, probably the other way around. If they miss on Momcilovic Pope takes a much bigger hit PR wise than if they sign him.

I'll add another team to think about as most talented roster in Beechwood history. I just finished looking back at the 2007 Beechwood state title team and I believe that team had 6 D1 players on the roster. QB Cody Elliott (D1 baseball) RB Neico Teipel DL Drew Davis TE/LB Brady Slusher OL Matt Miller OL Dominic Mainello That's just the D1 guys. There were other college athletes on the roster as well.

We've got two guys wearing shades in this pic. Even if they're prescription - aren't you taking the shades off for a picture like this?

Is that Laverne shaking hands with Elly?

St. John's and Arizona were also in the mix to throw big bucks at him. Then St. John's gave over $6 million to another player who pulled out of the draft and that took them out on Momcilovic. So who in their right mind would give this guy 7M? UK, UL, Arizona, St. John's all were after him.

I'll throw one of my favorite Beechwood games of all time into the discussion. 2007 1A State Championship - Beechwood 38 Lexington Christian 35 This game was filled with big plays, back and forth scoring and excitement. It was not only a great game but it was consequential in Beechwood history as it was Noel Rash's first state title. He led Beechwood to another state title the next year and he needed that cache as Beechwood hit a drought that lasted 8 years before the Tigers took off on their recent run of 7 state titles in the last 10 years. In the game, the teams traded TD's in the first quarter. Then after LCA scored to tie it at 7-7, one of the themes of the game emerged - BW special teams success. Beechwood's Ryan Amelung returned the kickoff 99 yards to immediately put BW on top 14-7. A fantastic first quarter. That kickoff return gave BW momentum as they added another TD on their next drive to push the lead to 21-7. LCA bounced back with a score before halftime to make it BW 21 LCA 14. Coming out in Q3 after halftime, LCA seemed to find something. They started rolling on the Tigers scoring two TD's to take a 28-21 lead. The Tigers offense struggled again on the next drive but Beechwood's defense was stout all game long, a trait that became the core of Noel Rash's success at Beechwood. Brady Slusher blocked a punt that turned into a safety to make it a 28-23 deficit. That put energy and momentum back on the Tigers side as they took the short field on the ensuing kickoff and promptly went 41 yards in 3 plays with the big play a 36 yard catch by Slusher. Tommy Bankemper scored his second rushing TD of the game and the Tigers added a two point conversion to make it 31-28 in favor of the Tigers. And the crazy back and forth Q3 wasn't finished yet. LCA went 3 and out, punted and special teams struck again. Player of the Game Ryan Amelung returned the punt 62 yards and suddenly BW was up 38-28. I will note here there were a couple crushing crack back blocks on that punt return that don't happen under today's rules, but they sure got an oohhh and aahh from the crowd at that game. It looked like Beechwood had taken control as we head to Q4. LCA said not so fast. LCA QB Lucas Witt hit star WR Brandon Burdette for a 49 yard TD pass and with 11:08 left the Eagles had trimmed the deficit to 3 points, Beechwood leading 38-35. This game looked like it was headed towards a 50-49 final after all that back and forth. However, things got tight as Beechwood put their energy into the Noel Rash defense and clock management to try and hold on. It looked like that strategy was going to fall short. LCA mounted a long drive and took the ball down to a first and goal situation with about 5 minutes left. LCA had a tank of a RB named Dominique Hayden, who had speed to go with size. Beechwood kept him in control most of the game but he was definitely the threat in this goal line series. On 3rd and goal at the 2, the BW defense stuffed Hayden. That set up 4 and goal at the 1. Timeout. What is the play? Should they kick the FG to tie it with 4 minutes left? It is an extra point kick at this range. You have Hayden. Surely BW couldn't stop him a second time from a yard out? What is the decision? LCA Coach Paul Rains was always a go for it type of coach and that is what he did here - going for the win! Now, what's the play? Hayden again? Fake to Hayden and let QB Witt have a run pass option? Here we go! It is a pass and INTERCEPTED! Beechwood's Neico Teipel with the pick in the end zone! But wait, we aren't done yet. Still 4 minutes left. Can Beechwood run out the clock? The LCA defense is able to hold the Tigers to one first down. They get the ball back with over 2 minutes left and the ball at their own 40. Plenty of time to at least get into FG range with their offensive weapons. Can they find a crack in the BW defense? BW defense forces a big loss on a screen play making it long yardage. LCA forced to pass. Incomplete on 3rd down bringing up another 4th down. Another interception on 4th down. This time it is Joe Daniels with the interception for Beechwood to seal the win! What a game!

Momcilovic going to get $7 million + according to reports. UL making UK pay, might even grab him away from UK.

Like the Reds did last year!

I wonder ... Are Cubs fans thinking their series this weekend against Saint Louis is make or break? Or flip that around, are Cardinals fans asking the same question?

I lean towards agreeing with you.

The real problem for MLB is lack of media revenue sharing among the teams. That is why the big market teams have so much more revenue and can pay their players more. That is something the owners have to work out on their own.

True, but my numbers have a better chance at being approved by MLBPA. But very unlikely they will approve any type of a cap. They have always opposed it in the past.

Thank you very much for the updates!

Pitchers?

I think the range is too narrow. I think a $150M-300M is better. There obviously must be revenue sharing of TV money to make this work. National TV money should be used to balance out big market and small market TV/media money

No updates?

Keep us updated.

That makes more sense. He played TE on the freshman team.