The Dukies

Seeing Duke play Iowa State in Chicago a few months ago, it is of little surprise that the Blue Devils came away with the national basketball championship. While at the game, we noticed a couple of things: Without any true superstar, there is incredible balance on the team. No one player is more important than the other. Two, they almost never make a mistake. Duke almost never has a double dribble, travel, or other unforced error. Three, they make their free throws. They did not miss a free throw until the very end where they missed on purpose. Four, more than any other team they rely on fundamentals. They execute pick and rolls perfectly. They play exceptional team defense. This is not to take anything away from Butler. I actually doubt coach Josh Pastner will leave Butler after this year. He will get a huge contract extension and he will eventually be the next head coach at a UNC, UCLA, or maybe even Duke? Does Coach K have anything left to accomplish? The Nets are offering to triple his salary to be their next head coach. Despite what he says, he will definitely consider the offer.

1. I had an absolutely perfect weekend. I worked Friday and then drove to Minnesota with Allie and her roommate. Saturday during the day I watched some of the Twins game, made pie with my Grandma, watched some basketball with my Dad, and then met about a dozen friends at a various bars downtown. It was so much fun. Sunday was Easter church, Easter brunch, and then back to Chicago.

2. The Twins play at the White Sox this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Anyone have any interest in watching the game with me?

3. Currently listening to "Soul meets body" by Death Cab for Cutie.