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Goodman With More ‘News’
Jeff Goodman, the same Fox Sports reporter who broke the “news” about Derrick Caracter leaving the U of L basketball team to pursue a pro career, has more “breaking news” for Card fans — that Clark is going to test the NBA waters.
Thank you, Mr. Obvious. This comes as no shock to Card fans who were advised by Rick Pitino before the season began that three players would consider pro careers, even though Pitino changed his mind several times during the year.
After hearing Pitino’s original pronouncement, the only surprise to fans was how ill-equipped Clark seemed most of the season to make such a move. Flashes of excellence, sure, but more than offset by awkward displays of lack of focus and clumsiness. That doesn’t seem to matter to NBA agents and scouts, attracted as they are by physical girth and perceived potential.
The best case scenario for U of L fans is that Clark only wants to know where he stands, that he will go to the camps, assess where he needs to improve and return to school next year. The worst is that he will sign with an agent and not be able to return.
Here’s another tip for Jeff Goodman: Ask Terrance Williams if he is planning to test the waters as well.
Tar Heels All Day Long
Much at stake Card fans.
Saturday will be a long day whether Louisville wins, splits or loses two games against North Carolina. Carolina fans have all but marked both games down in the win columns. Can’t blame them because the University of Louisville has had to make up ground in recent years, getting the men’s and women’s teams competitive.
The challenges are immense but Tom Jurich hires people like Rick Pitino and Jeff Walz because they relish such opportunities. Take on the best, means more, even more satisfying, if you beat them in front of their fans.
Men must defeat the nation’s No. 1 team, a team with a 32-2 record to make the Final Four. A real shot at a third national championship beckons for the first time in two decades. The surprising trip in 2005 was a major achievement, but nobody gave U of L any chance.
However, the Cards are a serious contender this time around; they’re close, they can almost taste it.
Got to get past North Carolina first.
Women must get past a No. 3-ranked team with a 30-2 record to make the Elite Eight. Would be the first time ever to get that far. This is all new to them. Perennial powers UConn and Rutgers can attest to their toughness, however.
It would be too easy to say they’re a year away. That would be a mistake, next year is a mirage, not yet real. The next level is staring the women in the face.
Got to get past North Carolina.
