News around here is that BC head basketball coach Al Skinner might be interested in the job opening for the Charlotte Bobcats. I would be surprised to see him go, but it is another case (such as the Tom O’Brien case some 3 months ago) where a BC coach builds a solid program with marginal players, but is constantly harassed because they haven’t won the big game. Anyway I will keep you posted.
Marquez Haynes transferred, probably because Skinner told him he was bringing in a few guards next year to compete with his spot. I wish him the best wherever he goes.

I also was thinking about the Masters today, which starts in a week from tomorrow. I am intrigued because it is shaping to be one of the best in recent years, with a lot of top guys on their game (Vijay, Tiger, Phil) and some young guns too (Camilo Villegas, Luke Donald, Adam Scott). Plus you always have to love the old time champs, unfortunately no Nicklaus or Palmer for about the third year, but it should be fun with Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, Freddy Couples and maybe even Nick Faldo. See you on Rae’s Creek.

Dave