Thought For The Day

Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise.
- Ted Turner -

Indecision

While great Cesar lay yet dying
Brutus had the chance for glory.
Had the future lain before him
His would be a different story.

At the feet of Hannibal
Like a ripe plum Rome once lay.
Oft he put the time of conquest
To a later, better day.

Hamlet's course was laid before him
All he had to do was act.
Yet he lacked the inner courage
To make his deep convictions fact.

Shortly after first Manassas
Fate knocked at the door of Lee.
But he failed to take advantage
Or a different country this might be.

Many times through the ages
Like as not the chance appears.
But because of indecision
Man's fond hopes are drowned in tears.

By Ted Turner

Thought For The Day

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden -

OFFICIAL College Basketball Rankings

Men's Division I
1. North Carolina - Interesting week, at Nevada Wed, BC Sunday.
2. Oklahoma - Tough game at 9-1 Arkansas tonight.
3. Georgetown - Nice win vs UConn, big game vs Pitt. Saturday.
4. Michigan State - They kick off Big Ten schedule at 12-0 Minnesota.
5. Texas - Outstanding win at Wisconsin, Appalachian St. Friday.
6. Pittsburgh - Undefeated Panthers are at #3 G'Town Saturday.
7. Wake Forest - They could be overrated, but they are 11-0.
8. Connecticut - They will bounce back from Georgetown loss.
9. Purdue - Boilermakers host 12-1 Illinois tonight.
10. UCLA - Challenging schedule, at Oregon St., at Oregon.
11. Syracuse- Hosts Seton Hall tonight, at South Florida Fri.
12. Minnesota - 12-0, but at Mich. St, at Ohio St. next, yikes!
13. Louisville - Hosts interstate rival Kentucky on Sunday.
14. Villanova - Good Big East game at Marquette New Year's Day.
15. Arizona State - Opens Pac-10 at Stanford and at California.
16. Florida - 11-2, I love the Gators, hosts NC State Saturday.
17. Michigan - Big games vs Wisc. Wed, and vs Illinois Sunday.
18. Xavier - Lost to always tough Butler, at Virginia Saturday.
19. Ohio State - Lost to West Va, now they go to Minn. Sat.
20. Tennessee - Athletic, but I'm not sure how good they are.
21. Clemson - The Tiger Paws are 12-0, at South Car. tonight.
22. Memphis - Hosts Northeastern tomorrow.....why?
23. Marquette - Villanova New Years Day, Cincinnati Sunday.
24. Boston College - 12-2 Eagles visit #1 North Carolina Sunday.
25. Massachusetts - 5-7 Minutemen host Vanderbilt Saturday.

Men's Division II
1. Findlay - 9-1 Oiler's only loss is "exhibition" vs Xavier.
2. So. Carolina-Aiken - Pacers are rolling, at Fla. So. tonight.
3. Southwest Baptist - Bearcats open league play vs Truman St.
4. Saint Anselm - Hawks have showdown at SNHU next Tuesday.
5. Bridgeport - Purple Eagles get a big win vs Southern NH.

Men's Division III
1. Wisc.-Plattville - 11-0 Pioneers take over the top spot.
2. Wheaton, Ill. - 10-0 Thunder at Grinnell Saturday.
3. St. Thomas - The Tommies are at Concordia-St. Paul tonight.
4. Washington, St. Louis - 9-1, lost to a good Elmhurst club.
5. Framingham State - 7-5 Rams host Wheelock next Wednesday.

Women's Division I
1. Connecticut - Host Jen Rizzotti's Hartford Hawks Wed. night.
2. North Carolina - Lady Heels are at Clemson next Thursday.
3. Texas A&M - Lady Aggies host New Mexico tonight.
4. Texas - They finish their California trip at SD St. tonight.
5. Baylor - 11-1, lost to Wisc., next four games are at home.

Thought For The Day

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
- William Jennings Bryan -