Speaking of —

As has been stated by both myself and my contemporary E-on, politics has no place inside the Norwood House. But this one was too good to pass up. The man who precipitated the shot clock has made an endorsement. Dean Smith!

Appropriate, since Obama's trying to play a little four corners himself right now.

What the F--k?!?

With the college basketball season right around the corner, the NCAA just tweaked their rules regarding proper behavior while on the bench. Read about in the NY Times Here.

According to the NCAA, here are some of the behaviors that can be considered unsportsmanlike and spark a technical foul without warning:

• Talking to an official in a disrespectful manner; Trying to influence an official’s decision;

• Using profanity or language that is abusive, vulgar or obscene;

• Objecting to an official’s decision by rising from the bench or excessively using gestures that either demonstrate officiating signals or displeasure with officiating;

Really? Is this really a problem in major college athletics? When asked for clarification, the NCAA stated that even if an official hears profanity from a coach directed within a huddle to his own players, that was grounds for a no-warning technical.

Watch out Coach K. Myles Brand wants to give you the ole Ivory Gargle.