Mountaineers Big Dance

The Mounties received a No. 7 seed in the West, matched up against No. 10 seed Arizona. This doesn't worry me as much as the expected second round game against the No. 2 seed Dukies. Everyone knows of the favoritism the Blue Devils receive in Tourney games.

Without looking ahead too much, I don't want to overlook the Wildcats, but BSR says, "The Mountaineers can beat Duke." Clemson did. The Dukies lack a truly a dominant big man, that helps. Georgetown is a much tougher opponent, especially when Roy "Haircut" Hibbert opens the first half as strong as he did on Friday night. I named him that myself.

This post obviously lacks statistical analysis- I am at work and sounding off quickly. I welcome tummystix to contribute come content to our site pertaining to the dance. I invite both of our loyal readers, and any new ones to voice their take on the '08 Mountaineer Road to the Final Four by leaving a comment.

C'mon Billy. You're an idiot.

I am not going to bother posting the youtube clip here, but I encourage you to check it out over on Deadspin. Billy Packer is head and shoulders above all others in the race for the Idiot Commentator of the Week Award. Now this isn't the first time Packer has made stupid comments, just ask AI. However, his remarks concerning Duke's Gerald Henderson and his bludgeoning of UNC's Tyler Hanbrough yesterday are laughable. Even the biggest Duke fans have to admit that was blatant and senseless. No tummysticks, you needn't call me a Duke fan- Rodney would get upset.

"He was going for the ball." Yeah Bill, he was looking the other way- NOT reaching anywhere near the ball- and slams an elbow/forearm to the face. Nice one Bill. Jimmy Nantz tries to be reasonable but is not allowed to speak I guess. Upon Henderson being ejected (without any protest on his part I might add) we still fail to see reason and are only worried about how this ejection will effect the Blue Devils next game. I don't like the foul, but the Packer analysis is fuckin hilarious. Pardon the language- but seriously...