Quick evening post here.....unfortunately, my Bulldogs couldn't get it done against Arkansas this afternoon, so MSU is likely headed for the NIT...although I will continue to hold out the ever-faintest glimmers of hope. Credit to Arkansas.....they are playing great basketball right now, and I think a little physical and emotional fatigue hit the Bulldogs after the draining win over Kentucky yesterday.

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March Madness

Well, my Mississippi State Bulldogs took care of business against Kentucky in the SEC Tournament yesterday in one of the best college basketball games I have seen in a long time. I am very proud of the team....after letting a 14-point second half lead fall to the wayside, and ending up having three integral players foul out, State still found a way to win the game. Awesome. Credit to Kentucky....they are a talented team. But I couldn't be prouder of how my Bulldogs hung in there and pulled out the win.

I am tired of hearing all of the talk about how weak the SEC West is and how superior the SEC East is. Let's see, remaning in the SEC Tourney are MSU, Arkansas, Florida, and Ole Miss. If my math is correct, that is 3 SEC West teams a 1 SEC East team. Hmmm. Seems the West can compete after all. So, let's quit all of this trashing of the SEC West.

Today's SEC Tourney games feature 3 NCAA bubble teams...MSU, Arkansas, and Ole Miss. MSU and Arkansas will play each other, and Ole Mill will play Florida. And let's not forget that the SEC is the #1 RPI conference in the country. In my opinion, here it is...plain and simple. The winner of the MSU-Arkansas game should get an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament. And if Ole Miss beats Florida, then Ole Miss AND the MSU-Arkansas winner should both be assured of going to the Big Dance.

So, as a diehard Mississippi State fan, I will be pulling with all that I have for my Bulldogs to beat Arkansas today. And I hope that is enough (as, in my opinion, it should be) to get an at-large bid into the NCAAs. That would put MSU at 10 conference wins....which should be enough.

Can you tell I have sports on the brain this time of year???

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A few Thursday thoughts...

First off, it is my turn to have the family stomach virus today. I am certainly not feeling my best....kinda like going through the day in a dull-ache filled fog. As it stands now, my oldest daughter and me have it....middle daighter had it yesterday. She is much better today, so hopefully this is only a 24 hour thing...

Some thoughts....

• Wedge sets up for Friday....lots of clouds and cool temps.
• Highs back into the 60s this weekend, and that mainly looks to continue through mid-week next week.
• Next week's forecast all depends on the timing of an upper level low....those things are often times pains in the rear end to figure out their timing....and it is no different with this one. As it stands now, I am throwing up some rain chances late Tuesday through Thursday.
• As a huge sports fan, I love this time of year....can't beat college basketball in March. In fact, as I am typing this, I am watching the end of the Maryland-Miami game...flipping to the Arkansas-South Carolina game. Having gone to Mississippi State, I am a HUGE MSU fan. The Bulldogs will play Kentucky in the SEC tourney tomorrow afternoon. I like our chances, but you might as well be playing in Lexington when you plan Kentucky in the SEC tourney. I think we have to win 2 games in the SEC tourney to go to the Big Dance...we will see.

Everyone have a great evening.....

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Monday Evening...

Sorry for the lack of posts over the weekend. The weather was (and is) quiet, and time was a little short with some of my family in town.

Today, the entire East crew made the treck over to the Broad River Greenway. As we were sitting around the house this morning, I had the itch to get out and enjoy the day, and I wanted to go somewhere we had never been. So, after a little research....voila....Broad River Greenway was the destination.

We had a great time today eating a picnic lunch and letting the kids plan on the playground. Several picnic tables are located right beside the river, and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.....really great. If you have a chance to head over to this great little place in Cleveland County, I recommend it.

Below are a couple of pictures of the Broad River this afternoon. You might be able to tell that the river is still a bit "churned up" due to the heavy rains Thursday night.

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