Pac-12 Takes the Lead on Student Athlete Compensation Issues

I am impressed with the Pac-12 taking the lead with the letter (see link here) they sent to the SEC, Big12, Big10, and ACC.  As one reader said "who is going to read and interpret this for the SEC schools..."

HUGE series this weekend!

As you well know, college baseball these days really is all about pitching.
The Beavers and the Huskies face off this weekend and here are some observations:

The Huskies starters are:
Friday, Jared Fisher (5-3; 4.32)
Saturday, Tyler Davis (10-1; 1.77)
Sunday, Jeff Brigham (6-2; 3.04)

Saturday's game looks to be huge.  Tyler Davis' only loss came Feb 24 vs. Oregon State when the Beavers got to him in the 4th inning.  He was removed after 4.2 innings (Jake Thompson started for the Beavs)

I think the Beavs could make a game out of Friday night even if they can't pitch Wetzler (if he is suspended), which it sounds like they will....  Fisher seems to be fairly hitable.

Runs totals for the UW Pac-12 games this year:  Fridays:  42 - 37; Saturdays:  60 - 15; Sundays:  52-40

On Stubhub, no tickets remain for Friday's game.  Only two available each Sat & Sun (I was just curious).  Should be rockin' at Goss!

It just doesn't feel quite right

After the NBA's firm and harsh decision to ban Donald Sterling for life, something didn't sit right with me.  I started a blog entry, but instead of publishing, decided to watch and read more.

I came across this:  NBA's slippery slope which comes as close to expressing my feelings as anything I've seen.  I particularly like the quote:

Sterling represents ugly thinking. Freedom of expression, respect for privacy, and property rights represent beautiful ideals. It’s a shame that defending the latter gets confused for promoting the former. It’s a shame that justifiable outrage over intolerant speech morphs into outrageous calls for more intolerance.