Move Over Basketball, Hello Opening Day.

The beginning of April is upon us which means many great things in the world of sports. I haven't posted anything about sports in quite some time so I feel it's my duty to share my thoughts on the subject. March Madness has come to an end, the baseball season is here, Nascar is getting back into the swing of things, and many more things to comment on.

Duke has won another NCAA Tournament title defeating Butler 61-59. I admit that I had Duke going to the final four in my bracket but could not have imagined them winning the entire tourney. This proves that the tournament is fine the way it is and they should not add more teams like they will most likely do. Butler had a great run but came up a little short in the end. However, I am pleased that did not win. Not because I don't like them nor respect their performances in the tournament. It's boils down to who deserves it. If Butler would have won, it would give all the critics more of a reason to say they need to expand the field which goes against how I feel. Also, Duke plays in a much harder conference (maybe not this year) so I think they somewhat deserve a championship more than a team who won a few lucky games. It might be wrong of me but that's just the way I feel about this subject.

Well now that all that pumpkin pushing is over, it's time to focus on America's favorite past time, Baseball! The official opening day was yesterday and it was the best that I can remember. So many great games were held and it's only a glimpse of what's to come this season. Albert Pujols jacked out two homers, the rookie Jason Heyward hit a bomber on his first at-plate appearance, and Mark Buehrle had one of the most incredible plays ever. I don't just mean like ever as in recent memory, I mean ever! The Mets are tied for first place in the NL East. I know it's only the first game of the season but it's the best they've been in a while. I swear if they don't make the playoffs then I'm finished with them. Okay that's a lie. I say it every year but they always suck me back in. I will make my season predictions now since the season has officially begun. I say it will be the Yankees vs White Sox in the AL and the Cardinals vs the Phillies in the NL. Cardinals beat the Yankees in the World Series.

The Sprint Cup series has a few races under its belt and once again Jimmie Johnson is back to his winning ways. Every race is becoming Johnson vs the field for the fans. I can't take credit away from JJ because the man is full of talent, but something is fishy with that #48 race team. How is it that he has three other teammates and yet they seem to finish behind him? Either they are not sharing certain information or they have found how to do something illegal without being caught. I think it's called auto-pilot. Having Johnson win every 4 out of 5 races doesn't make me stop watching but it takes away the eagerness to watch every race. Now I only tune in for the beginning and the final 15 laps. Main reason; I don't care to watch JJ lead every lap and listen to the announcers talk about him like he's a mythical god. I'm sorry to say this but Earnhardt Jr needs to start winning some races to pull the fans back into the sport. When the most popular driver finishes outside the top 15 week in, week out, it eventually hurts viewer ratings.

Tiger Woods has returned to golf. Thank God! Now let's put this whole story behind us and get on with what the fans really want... to see Tiger destroy the competition. The main stream media will be around for a few months but will eventually get bored of watching grown men hit little white dimple balls. I'll give this whole "scandal" another 3 months to run it's course then the cover of the tabloids will be back to a real hero; Bat Boy!

The NBA & NHL season are approaching the playoffs. Hmm... I really have little to comment on this. Their seasons take way too long and both sports look to have the same top teams dominate the playoff system. I haven't watched a full hockey game since the Olympics and it's mainly because the Olympics spoiled us fans. They showed to us that with an all star roster, every game can be dynamic. NHL has too many teams with too many mediocre players. Shorter the number of teams and shorten the season to liven things up. The NBA will have a few good playoff series but other than that I expect the Lakers to be there in the end as usual. Hopefully the Bulls get some star power this off-season like they've been saying for the past four years.

It could happen. Possibly.

Until Next Time... I'm Just Sayin!