NCAA Bracket

Wow, it has been a while since I posted! I don't have much new commentary at the moment, so I figure I'd just post my NCAA bracket for this year. I promise I made this before the games started. Let's see how it holds up...


http://98.136.70.92/t1/viewprintbracket?tid=2017682&c=1&ts=1237966352&sig=ECqtAM4zw1sN5LqazVF2F9ubIXk-&uy=jkantonios%23bp

Shaq-tastic

Last months All-Star Game was more meaningful for one person than anyone else. In an extremely entertaining, and somewhat nostalgic way, Shaq stole the show and provided everyone with what seems to be his last hurrah. In an era where the NBA is presenting its rising stars in LeBron, Wade, and Howard, Shaq once again reminded us what he has meant, and what he still means to the NBA. No player was ever as funny or as original, and arguably, no player was as physically dominant. In the last few days Shaq has exploded for 45 and 33 points in the beat downs of the Raptors and Lakers (OK, not beat downs just dominant victories). Remember when that wasn't news?

Everyone seems to accept that Dwight Howard is the new Shaq. He has a great personality, a freak athletic ability, and great numbers. He even stole the nickname "Superman". But consider this: in his fifth year, Dwight Howard is averaging 20.5 points per game and 14.1 rebounds. Shaq averaged 23.4 points and 14 rebounds in his ROOKIE year! I know Shaq went to college, and blah blah blah, but my point is this: basketball fans (Laker fans especially) need to appreciate what they had in Shaq. So what would the league be like without Shaq. Just compare the 11 minutes Shaq was in the All-Star Game to the 37 other minutes without. Not as fun, is it?

Enjoy these classic Shaq videos: