…I never saw this one coming.
Went to visit a friend in Chicago yesterday and hung out and watched the Illinois - Louisville game. His family is from Louisville so he was back-and-forth on the phone trash talking.
I actually enjoyed the game. It was well played, the level of sportsmanship was quite high, and I was quite impressed with the Illini. I’ve ignored as much as I could of the whole affair all season. But, they really were an amazing team in yesterday’s game! Lots of passing, very unselfish playing, everyone contributing, settled, patient and in control. Now, if we only get rid of that divisive, racist mascot.
Although I would certainly never take credit for anything related to this win, I would like to mention that the only time the Ilini weren’t in the lead I was reading a book my friend had handed me. I got engrossed for a few minutes and when I ‘came back’ to the game we were down a little. I put the books down and watched the rest of the game. The only reason I mention this is because I know a few very bright and highly educated people who only listened to the game by radio and wouldn’t watch it on TV because when they watched during the Arizona game we were losing and we were winning when they were away from the TV and listening to the radio. [We all know people like this.] What utterly ridiculous behavior! Why is it intelligent people believe in such nonsensical theories of causality?
Today is beautiful out! Mid-60s and not very breezy. Went to Lohmann park and threw 9 holes of disc golf. Now that is my kind of sport! I sure wish I had the time to throw more–maybe this year.