But anyone can convince me not to root for them.

On a side note, at what point does the MLB relax its drug policy to allow the players to get all stimmie'd-up to stay awake? There's gotta be an obscure rule on this one, Bob. I'm counting on you.

Of course, it reminds me of Denver the Last Dinosaur. You know, he is my friend and a whole lot more.

A question for those still here - you've got a pitcher throwing a perfect game. But your team is unable to score any runs. How many innings do you let him go before you pull him, even if he hasn't lost his perfect game?

The Rockies score, from the scrapiness of Taveres.

I think he is fine for his position. I have only see him play like 3 times. I trust a scout that was propagating him for days, so I would love to hear your opinion on him. I am always open to people that have seen a player more than me.

F''' the delay!

But my worry is that he's just not quite physical enough to get a lot of run next season, given how guard-oriented the team is likely to be. He's about 165, I think - for comparison, Westbrook's about 190, at a similar size. He's much more Collison than Westbrook - but the difference is, I think next season's defense is going to require a lot more physicality from PGs, without a true center on the team (I'm expecting some 3 guard lineups).

One thing I wouldn't be too shocked to see is Anderson getting some run with Stanbeck, if the latter can put on a bit of weight and get his defense to where Howland wants it. With Chase's fantastic length, he'd have the ability to help out against bigger guards.

I expect an Anderson and Holiday backcourt, with a lot of switching.

Frankly, we are not going to be any good next year. Unless, Jrue is Michael Jordan.

I love Coach Howland and if he can pull off magic, I will declare him greatest coach ever.

Jrue will be very good, and I find it difficult to believe Shipp and Luc are really gone - and Mbah a Moute was actually UCLA's best defensive player all season. Excellent performances by Westbrook against OJ Mayo aside, go back and watch more of the tape on him - he gets beaten an awful lot. He's so athletic he can recover, but not before the interior defense collapses a bit, causing some easy inside scores. Check out the Memphis game again - Westbrook does well on Rose, true. But more shocking, while he's guarded by Luc, CDR doesn't get a single good look in the halfcourt (I don't think - it IS 1:40 AM, I could be wrong).

The team will have its issues, but don't be too surprised if this season is very similar to Howland's second year.

I am drinking the Kool-Aid, but I believe that Jrue is that good. I think he can be first pick in the draft next year.

I'm off for the night, but thanks for the UCLA convo at 1:30 AM. Always fun. :)