Saturday, December 10, 2011

Mr. Personality......

In an attempt to regain some much needed relevance in the Los Angeles football scene, the Bruins of UCLA, made the mother of all splashes. Rather than opting for the "it" coach to lure their fans back to the Rose Bowl, UCLA decided on former NFL crybaby/siss face Jim Mora jr. Despite having zero college coaching experience, Mora's immaturity should serve him well going forward.

Whether it was the smug attitude towards everyone in his wake, or just his expressions that conjured up images of a child having his ball taken away from him, I cannot wait until this guy goes up against Lane Kiffin and the Trojans. Regardless of who wins, I cannot recall two sons of coaches with such cantankerous personalities being matched up against each other mano a mano. In fact, the game will be an afterthought. The pre and post game whining and bellyaching along the sidelines for sixty minutes is all I care about. Whoever emerges victorious from their epic battles will look like the kid who got the keys to a brand new car, while the loser will look as if they are in desperate need of a diaper change. Well done UCLA, well done!

Now onto college hoops. If I do not regain my handicapping form, I will be the Jim Mora jr. of prognosticating. Today's college GOY (game of year for any neophytes out there) is Michigan State +4 over Gonzaga. Izzo has a big, talented young squad and there is no better coach in the college ranks. When Michigan State loses, it is a result of being outclassed, not out hussled. The Release.....Michigan State +4.