* I'm speaking it into existence. Today is going to be the perfect day.
Productive morning, business networking lunch, then I'm getting in an early afternoon run. By 3:30 I'll be at the gym throwing some weights and listening to the pre-game show, topped off with a nice steam and shower. By 5 o'clock, the dogs will get their walk, and I'll have my ass parked on the couch reading CatPaw and waiting for the game to start. It's a pizza night, and I pray I get to watch the game in peace and quiet while the lass entertains herself in the other room watching TikTok reels or whatever. The Cats come out firing and complete the regular season sweep of the Vols.
Prayers requested. I need this.
* Santa's sleigh........bring the gifts.
* So are bellbottoms back? K-Dot, that sure was a look.
* Our next two games are at Texas, and Vanderbilt at home. I don't care if we have to take a short term loss for a long term gain -- but I'd seriously consider benching Kerr, Butler, Jax and Carr if needed. That's 2 full weeks to get healthy. Right now, it's like we're getting them about half-assed in fits and starts. As long as this team makes the Big Dance, we can beat anyone, anytime, anywhere. If you gotta sacrifice right now for the big picture, then let's do it.
* Anthony Mackie (of Papa Doc fame) checked into his hotel this weekend under the alias "Rod Tidwell."
* Kill Tony had a bucket pull last night was from Kentucky, and he bombed as hard as is even possible to bomb. Both the stand up and and the interview, almost all of which was talking about Kentucky. He truly brought great shame to the Commonwealth.
* Friendly reminder: NEVER overestimate or fear a Rick Barnes coached team.
Cats by 4.