Quick thoughts for today

• May God be with all the people that have been affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Seems like these awful disasters keep happening every couple of years, might the world really be coming to an end in December 2012?
• Lane Kiffin hired on as USC's head coach. Apparently people in Knoxville aren't too happy with Mr. Kiffin's decision. He coached there for one year, recorded 7 wins, and bolted back to the west coast in stunning fashion. If you are curious about how upset Volunteer fans are, and foul language doesn't bother you please click the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAsxnRaTAg
• One more thought about the above link: this is a prime example of someone taking sports WAYYYY too far! Understand me, I'm a sports fanatic and damn proud of it! I love my teams and sports in general. I enjoy fantasy sports as well. The important thing to remember is that it's a form of entertainment. Not life or death. When people let others influence them so much, especially to the point of our friend above 'BigVolDaddy', only bad things will happen. Life is too short to get that upset over a coach leaving your team. Wouldn't you also think, well let's get someone here who really actutally wants to be here and not somewhere else? Nuff said on this topic.
• College hoops are heating up. Clemson spanked UNC last night, thoroughly enjoyable for every Wolfpack fan, including myself. Big East basketball appears as strong as ever. NC State even got a road win a few nights ago, getting huge contributions from a rookie! How bout that?
• Kobe Bryant's hurt: broken finger, bad back spasms... and he still manages to hit the game winner!? C'mon MAN!!! Gimme a break! This guy is unreal!
• NFL Playoffs resume on Saturday evening in New Orleans, then Indy. Looking forward to a couple upsets possibly?
• Saw the movie 'Taken' last night. Great suspense thriller. However, I was left with a sick feeling in my stomach for quite some time after. This move is extremely disturbing because it leaves you wondering: Does this really go on overseas? Unfortunately, we live in such a sick world, it wouldn't suprise me one bit.
• Mets superstar Carlos Beltran has knee surgery and doesn't tell the team. WHAT!? Talk about ultimate miscommunication. Actually, correction, NO communication at all. I don't understand how this happens. Boston went through similar issues with Matsuzaka last season. Why do these players feel the need to be dishonest with their bosses? These athletes are making unreal $$$$ and yet they have to 'hide' their physical state? You know the Mets coaching staff can't like the start of 2010.
• The idea of a NFL lockout is 2011 is unfortunately very realistic. Scary actually how close we inch to this catastrophe each and every day. Like I was explaining to someone earlier in the week, greedy owners want more, players want more, and neither side is willing to give ground. Players insist owners have been preparing for a lockout for almost 2 years. Regardless of who is behind it, ultimately, the fans will be left wanting more from the sport that is easily at the top of the worldwide totem pole of sports. Can you imagine... no fantasy football!?! WHAT!?!?!?
• That's it, that's all! Have a great day! Playoff previews and predictions coming soon!