Random Thoughts (November 6, 2008)

For the few of us who follow NBA boxscores, this morning was a great day. Tony Parker and Amare Stoudemire had historic nights in leading their respective teams to victories over the Timberwolves and Pacers. Parker became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1992 to record at least 55 points and 10 assists in one game. The Spurs point guard recorded exactly 55 points and 10 assists (Jordan had a 57/10 game against Washington). Stoudemire joined Jordan, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, and Vince Carter as the only players since 1986-87 to have a game in which he scored at least 40 points, grabbed at least 10 rebounds, dished out at least 5 assists, and made at least 5 steals. Stoudemire delivered 49 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals. Two great individual performances... LSU might not repeat as national champions this season but they can directly effect the race for the BCS Championship Game to be played in the Orange Bowl on January 8. On Saturday, the Tigers will play host to top ranked Alabama, who is coached by former LSU head man Nick Saban, who won a national title with LSU in 2003. I might not have too much money to my name but I would fork over the majority of it to watch this game. The sight of Saban entering the stadium would be worth the price of admission alone and the game, played between two teams that hate one another, should be a great one to watch... Is there a more perfect marriage than the potential coupling of Lane Kiffin with Tennessee? The higher-ups in Knoxville should be begging Kiffin to head the Volunteers and for him to bring his father Monte along to call his defense... If the Patriots are to win their sixth consecutive AFC East championship, they will have to defeat the Bills in Foxboro on Sunday... Enjoy The Office tonight...