Cashed the free play last night with the Grizzlies, will have another shortly. Today's moment in sports history brought a huge smile to my face when I saw it. Strong personal chord was struck. It was on this date back in 1992 that NBA coach Cotton Fitzsimmons became the sixth head coach in league history to record 800 career wins. He was with the Phoenix Suns. I learned basketball from Cotton. When I was a youngster I grew up just down the street from Moberly Jr College. Cotton at that time was the head coach of the Greyhounds. He led them to back to back national titles. Some buddies and I would watch every single practice. Then, many times after practice Cotton would call to us to come on out on the court. Then, only because he loved teaching and loved kids, he would spend a LOT of time working with us. He did this pretty much all the time unless the Hounds had a particularly bad practice then he would go down into the locker room and slam the door and nobody was seen for some time. But that did not happen often. Cotton had a passion for things, living, family, friends, kids, teaching, his faith and basketball. I still have the absolute utmost respect for him and his memory. Even after Cotton became a big deal coaching in the league he would often come back to Moberly to visit and catch up with old friends. He never changed, the Cotton from the Greyhound days acted no differently than the one coaching in the league. Sometimes I still go to you tube to view some clips of Cotton just for the memories sake.
Okay, a free release for tonight. Tonight in the NIT I suggest a small wager on the Temple Owls as they take on Miami. The Owls are playing their best ball at the best time and for those who love trends they have now covered the number in 11 of their last 13 taking the floor after a victory. Should be an entertaining game, actually both should be tonight. I favor the Owls here however.
On the business side I have a final four Triple Star release loaded and ready for this weekend. Love the match up here and love the number. It's my opinion the number will not move in our favor. Frankly I think this is the time to get down on it. Anyway, the selection is up. That is it for today guys. Thanks and best of luck with your action tonight.