Every once in a while, even after writing about sports for 35 years, I see something I’ve never seen before. And I’ve never seen a player like Stephen Curry carry a team like Davidson into an Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Curry, a sophomore guard, is incredible. You might have seen the game in which Davidson handled _ and I mean, handled _ Wisconsin. So you don’t need me to tell you how good Curry is.
What’s impressive is the way he carries himself on the floor, with pure class. And while I’m lauding Curry, I should do the same for Davidson point guard Jason Richards, who is almost as valuable. It’s as if the perfect storm has come together for Davidson with Richards and Curry in the same backcourt. They know what the other is doing before they do it. Impressive. Really impressive. Don’t think Kansas (which is getting ready to play Villanova as I write this) caught a break by Davidson beating the Badgers. If KU ends up playing Davidson, it won’t be easy. It will be interesting to see who guards Curry. I’m guessing it will be Chalmers, but he’ll need a lot of help. And Kansas’ athleticism on the front line will be an asset in the scramble to keep Curry from going crazy offensively. Wisconsin’s big guys couldn’t do much to help.
One of the great hot dogs in officiating, Ted Valentine, is set to work the Kansas-Villanova game. He’s not a bad official, but his antics are something to see.
I enjoyed talking to Stephen Curry yesterday for a story that appeared in The Eagle today. He’s humble and happy with his lot in life. Why wouldn’t he be? The guy is the biggest star in college basketball as the NCAA Tournament enters its Elite Eight round. I know this _ I’m going to vote for him very high on my Wooden Award ballot, which is due Monday.
Take care. The KU game is about to begin. I should probably pay attention.
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Its a crazy game. I know KU wanted to stuff it in Villanova’s ear for turning off the heat in the Wicovia Center three years ago and booting Chalmers & Robinson off the Jr. Olympic team, but they will have to play a better game against Davidson than the year Carmelo Anthony & a bunch of no names kicked their rear ends. Lots of empty seats on TV at the Ford Center, looks like you could have purchased a cheapo, then moved on down. Not much crown noise either.
Not enjoying the Detroit Games. The floor plan has taken the fans out of the game.Too bad the money hungry NCAA has ruined classic March Madness. Hard to understand how great a players shot is when the only TV witnesses are mummified reporters with laptops. Need the fans, the teams, the cheerleaders etc.. visisible to the TV audience. The Detroit gamnes are better view(by ear) on the radio.