ESPN.com has a good, quick read from Pat Forde regarding the one-year draft rule and Wednesday night’s McDonald’s All-American Game in Lexington, Kentucky. While it was certainly weird to not have any future Longhorns to watch this year, it was quite enjoyable to know that everybody involved will be a part of March Madness just a year from now. Even without a Longhorn on the McD’s All-American rosters, there was still a bit of a burnt-orange tinge to Forde’s column. After all, the Horns brought in seven freshman during the first season impacted by the NBA’s new rule. And apparently there’s a pretty good Longhorn frosh who wears 35 and has a penchant for exuberant chest-beating.
While Horn fans certainly aren’t sending Love or Forde any thank-you cards for those bits of unwanted advice, the same thoughts are certainly running through Longhorn Nation’s collective mind. But what the burnt-orange faithful can thank Forde for are some gems regarding big-time star Michael Beasley and the sickeningly cocky O.J. Mayo.
Ziiiing! He’ll be here all week. Don’t forget to tip your waitstaff. As for the pothead prima-donna, Forde said that Mayo “could use a conscience” and was “booed for his shameless shot selection.” O.J. finished the night 4-of-17 from the field. Looks like he’d fit in with the NBA folks already. |