Friday, February 20, 2004
PL sabbatical (did i misspell that?)
I'm out for a week, doing my best Endless Summer impression in Central America. That's right, I'm missing the finale of Beat Holy Cross Week 2004. Missing that game and Sunday's contest at Colgate means I'll miss twice as many games this week as I have in the last two years.
Check back next Friday for my thoughts on this weekend's contests. Here's my predictions for this weekend:
FRIDAY:
Army @ Lehigh: Lehigh is much too fast. Olivero may surpass Ingram as Rookie of the Year. Lehigh by 15.
Colgate @ Navy: Making predictions about Colgate is impossible, because they're consistent about inconsistency. But they're playing Navy, so they oughta win. Howard Blue is back.
Lafayette @ Bucknell: The BU kids oughta come out big for this one. It's a weird arena to play in (it's gigantic), so LC is at a disadvantage that they're usually not at on the road. I think BU can pull it off, but in a squeaker.
Holy Cross @ American: HC and AU will both be up for this game, since both have been embarassed at Bender before. HC almost ruined my Spring Break 2 years ago by beating AU for the PL title in DC. AU blew out HC in Tenleytown last year in their only league loss. I think AU will pull this off, given they won @ HC and the Cross has yet to show they are any kind of a road team. AU by 10.
SUNDAY:
Colgate @ American: AU will win, if they hit their frigging free throws.
Army @ Bucknell: It sure would be nifty if Army played the spoiler and beat Bucknell, but they're not going to do it at Sojka. BU by 15.
Lafayette @ Lehigh: A quick aside-- Lots of people can tell if it's going to rain, or get cold or whatnot based on their various scars, injuries, or bum knees. I have a scar on my stomach that itches when someone is going to fade down the stretch of a season. I itched when I watched the Vikings this year, I itch when I watch the Grizzlies in the NBA this year. It's a gift, I don't question it. What does this have to do with the big LU/LC game (probably the biggest league game so far this season)? My scar is acting up, and I can feel LC fading. I don't see these guys going to the final of the tournament. I might be wrong, but the scar never lies. Anyway, LU by 6. The easy prediction is that Austen Rowland will have his homeless-chic look going and act like a jackass on nat'l TV.
Holy Cross @ Navy: Believe it or not, Navy will lose.
See you in a week. I'll probably be at the AU/LC game next Saturday, anyone have any good places I can get a beer before or after the game? @ 1:22 PM
I'm out for a week, doing my best Endless Summer impression in Central America. That's right, I'm missing the finale of Beat Holy Cross Week 2004. Missing that game and Sunday's contest at Colgate means I'll miss twice as many games this week as I have in the last two years.
Check back next Friday for my thoughts on this weekend's contests. Here's my predictions for this weekend:
FRIDAY:
Army @ Lehigh: Lehigh is much too fast. Olivero may surpass Ingram as Rookie of the Year. Lehigh by 15.
Colgate @ Navy: Making predictions about Colgate is impossible, because they're consistent about inconsistency. But they're playing Navy, so they oughta win. Howard Blue is back.
Lafayette @ Bucknell: The BU kids oughta come out big for this one. It's a weird arena to play in (it's gigantic), so LC is at a disadvantage that they're usually not at on the road. I think BU can pull it off, but in a squeaker.
Holy Cross @ American: HC and AU will both be up for this game, since both have been embarassed at Bender before. HC almost ruined my Spring Break 2 years ago by beating AU for the PL title in DC. AU blew out HC in Tenleytown last year in their only league loss. I think AU will pull this off, given they won @ HC and the Cross has yet to show they are any kind of a road team. AU by 10.
SUNDAY:
Colgate @ American: AU will win, if they hit their frigging free throws.
Army @ Bucknell: It sure would be nifty if Army played the spoiler and beat Bucknell, but they're not going to do it at Sojka. BU by 15.
Lafayette @ Lehigh: A quick aside-- Lots of people can tell if it's going to rain, or get cold or whatnot based on their various scars, injuries, or bum knees. I have a scar on my stomach that itches when someone is going to fade down the stretch of a season. I itched when I watched the Vikings this year, I itch when I watch the Grizzlies in the NBA this year. It's a gift, I don't question it. What does this have to do with the big LU/LC game (probably the biggest league game so far this season)? My scar is acting up, and I can feel LC fading. I don't see these guys going to the final of the tournament. I might be wrong, but the scar never lies. Anyway, LU by 6. The easy prediction is that Austen Rowland will have his homeless-chic look going and act like a jackass on nat'l TV.
Holy Cross @ Navy: Believe it or not, Navy will lose.
See you in a week. I'll probably be at the AU/LC game next Saturday, anyone have any good places I can get a beer before or after the game? @ 1:22 PM
