Pat Brennan fans STAY UP

I sure do hate to gush about the joys of writing for a second straight post. So I won't, but I feel obliged to celebrate the first pieces of positive feedback I have gotten from people, regarding both my work for The Lantern and this blog. To be truthful, the feedback is starkly contrasted to the grade I probably have in Comm423 right now (Lantern Practicum, writing for The Lantern). Shout out to the girl from the party last night that said she reads my blog, and my good, old friend from Reading, PA who has been enjoying updates about the Ohio State wrestling team from his dorm room at Albright College. I've protected their anonymity just incase I ever blow up,  for real.

I promised myself that this would be the best "sports year" of my life. I want to knock some of the "once in a lifetime" events off my personal list. We're off to a solid start following my trip to see the Buckeyes win the Sugar Bowl in Louisiana. I should mention that the memory of that trip was tarnished due to the horrific car crash that took place on an Alabama highway during the drive home. But the post-traumatic nightmares and panic attacks have ceased for a while now, so I'm just gonna dust off my shoulder.  Just wipe the dirt, flying debris, blood, and shards of glass that accumulated on my shoulder during the crash. 

- swipe swipe-  

Yeah, just like that. 

I'm also optimistic that I'll get to cross another "once in a lifetime" event off my list come March. The Ohio State bball team is lookin' pretty fine these days, aren't they? I think yes. Could mean a trip to Houston, TX for the Final Four. Fingers crossed.

I think it will be tough for the Buckeyes to stay undefeated. However, I do think they are capable of finishing the regular season without a loss. After that, I firmly believe that they'll win the Big Ten, be a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. That's about as much as you can guarantee in March.

I was very impressed by Jared Sullinger's performance at Illinois on Saturday. For OSU to have a true freshman step up and almost singlehandedly win the game for them speaks volumes about the depth and mental toughness of the team. It also proves that the Buckeyes are mature up and down their bench- they'll need to overcome adverse situations if they want to win in March. Saturday also showed us that the Bucks have both a shooter (Diebler) and a big man (Sullinger) who can take over a game on any given night. 

And did you see Dallas Lauderdale's finish off Buford's missed shot in the first half? That was insane. 

This team is deep. They will make Buckeye Nation proud this year.