Catch of the Day.

HOOK:

Two part hook.

I do not like Jay Cutler in general, but I believe in the Cowboys failing in December much more.  I smell a mild upset.  I think Chicago wins tonight at home vs. Dallas.  Plus, I really enjoy Tony Romo-December interviews every year.

Congrats to the Sixers, who won their first game last night.  I hope they had time to celebrate, because the only thing that will allow them to win another game soon is because they play in the Leastern Conference.  Listen.  I am from outside Philly and still have a place in my heart for them, but when I have to rack my brain to think where kids on their roster went to school, that is a problem.

LINE:

This is the stat line on Nebraska’s new coach.  Most people who know football know Mike Riley is seasoned, established, and mildly successful.  All that being said, I don’t think Nebraska fans are high fiving anywhere.

14-34 as an NFL coach, 93-80 at Oregon State, 5-7 (2-7 Conference) this season, 1 10 win season, 1 bowl win since 2009, 27-31 vs. .500 win percentage teams since 2008, and TWO GREY CUPS (that is the highlight)

Bottom line.  He knows someone inside, because he is simply an above average coach overall.

SINKER:

You did not see Wisconsin basketball at its best last night.  Duke, of course, made that happen in part.  I watched a team shoot all 3’s early and then need them late, and I witnessed countless close misses that happen when it is a bad night.  Duke is impressing me early, and Wisconsin won’t go anywhere.  They will tip again in March.  Late March.

And in case you are curious, YES, I am still keeping a list for the official “rant.”  On my second legal pad paper, which first one done front and back.

And a late entry from my buddy, Cerk.  Brilliant and suddenly I would like to buy a fish.