Big night in Nashville

Last night in Nashville, there was just too much going on to follow. Some of the outcomes were good and some were not. Here are the things that were fighting for my attention.

#1: I'm a Lipscomb fan in the Atlantic Sun, but WAY TO GO BELMONT! I couldn't believe they lost in the final seconds to Duke, 70-71. It was great to hear the crowd cheering on the Nashville underdog. What a game! My wife even got excited about watching it - she did attend a semester at Belmont.

#2: I had to run back an forth between TVs to catch the latest episode of Lost while watching the final minutes of the Duke/Belmont game. The show frustrates me as usual, and I am ready for the resolution. This show has been strung out for way too long. The basketball game got most of my attention though.

#3: Predators....tough night! I wanted to see our boys make it to the playoffs, but I guess the Red Wings were too much to handle last night as they lost 6-3. It was a "must win" for the Preds if they wanted to extend the season. Maybe next year...or maybe not? Who knows? If they didn't have to deal with all of the negotiations of being sold this past year, I'm convinced they would be in the playoffs for sure. The distraction could not have helped.

#4: The US Mens Soccer Team solidified their bid to the Summer Olympics in Beijing last night in Nashville. They won over the Canadians 3-0. Sunday, I am planning to enjoy Easter by watching the championship game of the qualifying between the US and Honduras at LP field. This will be the first time I watch them live. I love this game!

Vanderbilt's loss to Georgetown

Well I just finished watching the ending to Vanderbilt's loss to Georgetown (65-66) in the sweet 16. It has been an exciting year for the commodores and it was an exciting finish.

As a migrant to Tennessee from "Tobacco Road", I've enjoyed what Tennessee basketball contributed to the NCAA this year. Memphis, Tennessee, Belmont (although I would have preferred to see Lipscomb) and my new favorite, Vandy!

It was a tough lost, but the guys have a lot to be proud of. I didn't get to see the entire game, but it is sad that the boys lose on what should have been a traveling call on the final shot for Georgetown. Even CBS was pointing out the disappointment, but that's the game of basketball. The referees can't make every call.

It's bitter sweet I guess. I don't know what it would have been like to have to root for UNC and VU in the next round (hopefully, I won't be typing about UNC lost in a few hours).

Way to go 'Dores!!! Great season!!!!