CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF THE HEAP



LOST and son loaded up the car for trek down memory lane today. A drive up the 5 to the 10 to the land of the Wizard in the Blue and Gold City. Yes, the Wizard still packs 'em in, and he sits there in his corner seat and receives people like some real life Santa Claus, with children of all ages waiting to see him, get a smile from him, and some piggy folks demanding that he sign something for them. And that kindly old gentleman sits there and obliges - even though he'd probably rather watch his game being played on his court by the current crop of players from his program. No, really, this year especially, the Wizard must REALLY enjoy watching because this is once again a special team. Great talent, tremendous speed, and for the bulk of forty minutes on the Wooden Court the Bruins played smart, tenacious defense and selfless, agressive opportunistic offense as they took apart the Arizona Wildcats, and sent their coaches into near apoplexy in the first quarter (2 very quick Technical fouls) The Bruins wound up with an 84-73 victory, after leading by as many as 22 in the second half.

They're back. The Wizard knows it. Please, fellow Bruins and fans, let the Wizard watch more of the games in Peace, too. He's earned that right, you know?

ON TO SEATTLE, AND WE"LL WIN THERE, TOO!!!!!!!!!!!