The Legend

The Legend

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Tip Off

Today I've been a busy man trying to get the three boxes that Wes sent my way sorted for winning the World Cup of Trading. It is an overwhelming amount of stuff so I want to make sure I get everything sorted and scanned before I start posting about it (should be in the net few days). Let's just say the big item wasn't even a card!

Today also marks the opening basketball game for the Mountaineers. My wife and I are season ticket holders so we will be cheering on in person. While its a rarity in these parts, I'm much more of a basketball fan than football.  Don't get me wrong I love the college football experience, but sometimes the crazy fans can be a little overwhelming.  Nothing beats the tailgating and a good game, but it is an all day affair that comes with considerable expense throughout the season. Basketball is much more of a bargain and you don't have to give up your whole day to attend.  It also bridges the cold months up until Spring Training starts.

2010-11 Panini Rookies & Stars Devin Ebanks/Da'sean Butler Dual Auto /49

The core of the Mountaineers Final Four team in 2010 both Ebanks and Butler were given NBA opportunities. Ebanks found some playing time with the Lakers, but was lost in the shuffle when Mike D'Antoni was hired. Butler's career was derailed by multiple knee injuries, most notably the one that occurred against Duke in the Final Four. 

The current roster is very young with only pre season Big 12 player of the year Juwan Staten having multiple years of experience. It should be an interesting season.

Thanks for reading!


6 comments:

  1. I'm more of a CBB guy than a CFB guy myself.

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    1. You are a Syracuse guy right? That is some quality basketball. WVU never had much luck against the 2 3 defense.

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  2. I used to be a BB guy when I was in college at Vandy, but my football experience at UGA changed me. I still like Vandy basketball, but hoops was the first sport to fall by the wayside for me.

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    1. The Georgia game day experience would be awesome. I can understand why you made the switch.

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