Yesterday was about as bad a sports day as you can have, if you support the local teams. The Detroit Pistons got spanked in Dallas bringing their undefeated season to a close. The Red Wings dropped a 3-2 decision to St. Louis. Michigan State lost in both football to Penn State and in hoops as the highly ranked men's basketball squad lost unexpectedly to Hawaii. Too many, the harshest blow came when Michigan's football team lost to arch-rival Ohio State. The defeat ended their hopes of a co-conference championship and BCS berth.
Today, not surprisingly, the Lions were able to keep things going in the wrong direction by losing to Dallas. That is about as crummy a twenty-four hour period as I can recall in quite a while. I didn't have much luck counting on teams I like beyond our borders, as many of them found themselves on the short end of the stick. Most notably, Everton got beaten to a pulp by West Brom, 4-0. Losing to West Brom is one thing, losing by a 4-0 score is pathetic. The Toffees are squarely in relegation territory again. I wish I could find comfort in knowing that Reading looks ready to move up into their spot in the Premiership.
Yes, I know, my Golden Grizzlies did manage a victory this weekend, but it was to Notre Dame College. No, not the Notre Dame, Notre Dame College. That game might count on their record, but it really doesn't mean a great deal. My last shot at redemption comes as the Edmonton Eskimos attempt to beat the B.C. Lions and advance to the Grey Cup. Please Esks, a little help is needed here.
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