There was once a great battle won during a Golden Age long past.
An Age when kids played Smear The Queer in front yards in full view of and with the sanction of adults; BB gun fights were routinely held on neighborhood streets in full daylight; children could disappear in the woods for hours without explanation to build forts and dig tiger pits; and we rode bikes until dinner time in far-ranging packs.
In the
Five Things to Watch For piece we discussed some aspects of the game that ended up having a huge impact on last night's contest. Some good, some concerning.
In the pleasantly surprising column, we'll start with
AJ Abrams and his attempt to add a little playmaking lead guard to his game. Keep in mind the Tulane backcourt is mediocre at best, but AJ Abrams showed some credible playmaking skills and flashed