Goodell's Punishment of Saints Just Right

A lot of unfair criticism has been sent Roger Goodell’s way the past few weeks due to the idiocy exhibited by the New Orleans Saints organization. To me, all of this criticism is extremely unfair and needs to be brought to a halt. The NFL commissioner has the toughest job in sports hands down. In recent years, Goodell has had to deal with Brett Favre’s never-ending debate on whether or not to retire, Michael Vick’s dog fighting incident, the lockout, and now the Saints bounty system. With so many people to deal with and keep in check, don’t criticize Goodell for the job he’s done, whether you think he could do better or not.

As I watched SportsCenter last week, there was a segment that was set in New Orleans where the fans were being asked about the punishment handed out by the NFL. Immediately people said that it was a joke and that Goodell was being much too harsh for something that, to these particular fans, wasn’t that big of a deal. Not that big of a deal? Come on, New Orleans. Paying players to cause bodily harm and potentially end another man’s career is not only bush league, but morally wrong as well. Through all the interviews I’ve heard on this subject, the best line was said by Arian Foster. The Texans running back said that injury could not only end a man’s career, but also take away his income which would in turn take food out of his family’s mouths. That to me was as eye-opening as anything I had heard. How would you like to be a kid and see your dad come home in the prime of his football career, only to tell you that his career was over? Then, a few months later, you find that the man responsible for hurting your dad was in another city, counting through the $50,000 he made from causing that injury. I know that the situation never turned that serious, but don’t ever overlook how serious this bounty system could have turned out to be.

I also think that the Saints players’ reactions were out of line. For guys to say that it was a ridiculous punishment and that they “need an explanation for all of this” makes me doubt humanity as a whole. I know you never want to lose your coaches, I get that. But there comes a time when you have to grow up and accept responsibility. That bounty system was wrong and I would hope the players on the Saints know it. Accept the suspensions and fines, get through this season, and try to play the game with passion rather than an incentive for money.

If you ask me, Roger Goodell was spot-on with his punishment. Suspending the coaches, Payton without pay and Williams indefinitely, is admirable. In today’s world, superstars or coaches are treated lightly, or never even disciplined. To see Goodell put his foot down is something that gives me hope that maybe sports aren’t so dishonest and biased after all. It’s also nice to see the commissioner doing his job, rather than shying away from this situation and being intimidated by the criticism that has come his way. I tip my hat to Roger Goodell and, as a fan, am thankful that he’s doing the right thing. You have my support, commissioner.

NBA MVP Race Heats Up

With the NBA Lockout taking away sixteen regular season games, players have had to battle through fatigue and jet lag more than any other season has required. Games are played literally every night and each team has had to face a back to back to back stretch of three games in three nights. Older guys like Ray Allen and (at the beginning of the season) Dirk Nowitzki appear to be slowing down a little and really struggling to keep up with the younger talent night in and night out. Yet there are some players who, regardless of the condensed schedule, have stood out above the rest. Here’s a look at the four guys I think are the most legitimate candidates for this year’s MVP.

1. LeBron James

Man does it pain me to put him at number one, but you can’t argue against LeBron’s numbers. I don’t like the guy as a person, but you can’t hate the man’s game. His physicality has helped him drop 27 points a game and grab nearly 9 boards a game. The Heat are currently three games back in the East and LeBron has been a huge part of that. He may not always come up big in the clutch, but when the guy is averaging 27, 9 and 7, you can’t really find a reason not to see him as this year’s MVP.

2. Kevin Durant

The rising star that has wasted no time in taking over the NBA has shown that he has every right to be the Most Valuable Player. Durant has been one of the most reliable closers in the game and has had performances at the age of 23 that some players never have in their entire careers. KD has averaged 28 points and 9 rebounds while leading the Thunder to a 34-11 record. Much like LeBron, Durant has another star on his team that some may say will keep him from winning the MVP. However, when the kid from the University of Texas has won two consecutive scoring titles and I see no reason why he can’t win a third. The only bonus to this year’s scoring title is that he just might have an MVP trophy to go with it.

3. Kobe Bryant

With the career stats that Kobe has, it blows my mind that he only has one MVP to call his own. Yet amidst all the talk of “Kobe’s getting old” or “Kobe’s finally breaking down”, Bryant has proved that he’s not done yet. On a team that has suffered through too much drama this season after losing Phil Jackson, Lamar Odom, and Derek Fisher, Kobe has been left to shoulder about 75% of the team’s scoring with Pau Gasol being his only other consistent option. Out of these four players, Kobe Bryant IS the most valuable to his team. However it would seem that lately the award has turned in to the Most Outstanding. I think that after all the Kobe has endured this season while still managing to be one of the most feared athletes in sports, he deserves the MVP. Sadly, I think he might fall short.

4. Derrick Rose

The reigning MVP has had another electric year, but sadly has faced too many injuries. I’m afraid that since he’s missed about 15 games that he doesn’t have much of a chance to keep the crown. Along with that, the Bulls have the best record in the league and continue to win without Rose on the court, so some may argue how valuable he really is. With all that being said, Rose has continually made eye-widening shots and jaw-dropping passes. Chicago’s poster child has averaged 23 points to coincide with 8 assists per game. Arguably the best point guard in the league, Derrick Rose no doubt belongs in the MVP race, but frequent absences will most likely keep him from defending his title.

Chicago Doesn't Need Howard's Drama

As I sit here and watch the Bench Mob take over the Miami Heat in the Madhouse on Madison, I can’t help but discard the thought that the Bulls need Dwight Howard. Let’s clear this up right now, though. I said they don’t NEED D12, not that they couldn’t USE him. There’s a difference. With that being said, I hope the Bulls don’t try to deal for the league’s best big man.

First off, one of the many reasons the Bulls should not try to sign Dwight Howard is because of who they would have to give up. Lots of combinations have floated around and nearly all of them have included either Joakim Noah or Carlos Boozer. You can’t afford to give up Joakim. I don’t care that people STILL think he’s a poor draft pick. You try and find me a big man who plays harder, is more dedicated, and brings more energy to a game than Joakim Noah and I’ll stop writing blogs. He’ll never have the stats that Dwight does, but I promise you that he will work harder and give more to the team than Dwight ever could.

That brings us to Carlos Boozer. He has, undoubtedly, underperformed. And yes I realize that you can’t keep waiting for him to string together six or seven solid games. But the fact of the matter is, he’s a team guy, he’ll do what’s necessary to win, and be happy doing it. To be blunt, Dwight Howard is selfish and egotistical. He said he doesn’t want to go to Chicago because he doesn’t want to play second banana to Derrick Rose. Are you kidding me? You have the chance to play with a team that’s now a perennial contender and the reigning MVP and you’re not going to take it because you want the team to be yours??? Give me a break. That ticks me off more than anything. And then, to go along with that, there are rumors that Dwight Howard doesn’t want to be in the same city as Rose because they both have huge Adidas contracts. Why does it ALWAYS have to be about the money? When will the love finally trump a contract? Carlos Boozer won’t care about his money, he won’t care about having to deal with Rose’s worldwide fame, and he’ll do what needs to be done. Is he inconsistent? Absolutely. But the bottom line is, the Bulls are 35-9 and Boozer hasn’t done too much damage. Keep him.

Going off of how selfish Dwight Howard can be, brings us to the locker room atmosphere. It’s always a behind-the-scenes aspect of the NBA, but there’s no doubt it’s key. Even great teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder have struggled with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Team chemistry is everything in the NBA because coaches have to find a balance for all the egos. Tom Thibedeau has done exactly that. The Bulls have no egos, the role players understand their jobs and the scorers like Luol Deng and Derrick Rose understand theirs. The Bulls have the best team chemistry in the league and adding a self-centered guy like Dwight Howard could be cancerous.

Again, I’m not saying that Dwight Howard wouldn’t help. Obviously he would be a HUGE part of the Bulls lineup and he would provide a second scorer that the Bulls so desperately need. However, it’s not always about talent because, as the saying goes, hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Leave Dwight to rot in his own pity in Orlando and keep the Bulls the way they are. Give them one more year to mature and just watch and see what happens. Chicago doesn’t need Dwight Howard, Dwight Howard needs Chicago.

Calipari May Finally Have the Right Bunch for Title Run

Since John Calipari was lured away from Memphis to be the King of Kentucky he has easily had the most impressive run of recruiting in recent memory. For three years in a row he has gotten the best talent in the nation to Lexington and consequently those same players have bolted for the riches of the NBA after just one season. In two years Kentucky has had nine players drafted and that number could touch 15 after the June draft this season. Because Calipari relies on such young and inexperienced players, March has not yet yielded the ultimate result that fans in Big Blue Nation are hoping for: a national championship. The Cats fell to West Virginia in the Elite 8 in 2010 and then fell to the streaking UConn Huskies last year in the Final Four. The youth of UK has been cited as the deciding factor for both teams and many have said that unless Cal gets players who will stay a few years, Kentucky may struggle to reach the top.

This season has been no different for Kentucky as they have steamrolled opponents, won the SEC and have been frequent offenders of Sportscenter Top Plays. The freshmen are the headliners, with Anthony Davis certain to be the number one pick in June and others such as Marquis Teague and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will certainly be drafted as well. Davis is in the Player of the Year conversation after averaging 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.6 blocks while Kidd-Gilchrist has been impressive, averaging 11.8 points, 7.6 and 2.0 assists. Teague started slow but has improved as the season has gone on and is probably the key part to Kentucky's postseason hopes.

While the freshmen have once again been awesome for Calipari the difference this season could be the upperclassmen. Terrence Jones, Doron Lamb and Darius Miller all decided to stay on campus for at least one more year and that is the X-factor for the Cats. Whereas in the past two years UK had no experience on the roster, this season Jones, Lamb and Miller have all played in the Final Four and nothing will be new to them. It's an invaluable asset to a team and one that can't really be measured. Looking back at the last few championship teams, every single one relied on an upperclassmen as their go-to-guy. UConn went to Kemba Walker, Duke had Singler, Smith and Scheyer and North Carolina had Hansbrough. In 2003 Syracuse relied heavily on Carmelo Anthony as a freshman, but even then they had Gerry McNamara and others. The fact of the matter is this: it is hard to win six games in a row against quality opponents while playing mostly freshmen. There is just something about the veteran leadership that is essential in a win-or-go-home tournament.

I have picked UK to win the NCAA Tournament this season because they have players like Jones, Miller and Lamb. They are three guys who have been around the block and can counsel players like Davis, Teague and Kidd-Gilchrist. Perhaps Kentucky isn't battle tested due to the fact that the SEC wasn't the strongest conference, but they will face some of the toughest teams in college basketball over the course of the tournament. With the upperclassmen and freshmen combining forces, I would be surprised if John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats do not hoist the eighth championship banner in Rupp Arena next fall.

Breaking Down the Brackets

The Madness is set for the next 22 days after the NCAA Tournament brackets were unveiled on Selection Sunday. It signaled the end to a wild regular season and an even wilder few weeks of conference tournaments. More importantly, it signaled the beginning of the wildest time in college basketball, and perhaps, in sports. There is always the talk about who had their bubble bursted, who belonged in, who is lucky to be in and all that. Those discussions are for the so-called experts to discuss on ESPN and CBS, but here on the World of Wadley it's all about the actual games and matchups. Here is a breakdown of the bracket.

South Region

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Kentucky was the obvious choice for the overall number one seed despite losing to Vanderbilt in the SEC tournament final. However, that does not mean their path to New Orleans is an easy one. Do not sleep on UConn at the nine seed. The Huskies were picked in the Top 10 before the season, but had a disappointing year. Still, they looked good in the Big East tournament and they have the players to match up with the Cats in the second round. I also like the 5-12 match up between Wichita State and VCU. Those are two quality mid-major programs and while I do think the Shockers are the better team, I am going to pick VCU. That's not to say Shaka Smart and the Rams will be making another Final Four run. In the second round they would be faced with Indiana most likely. The Hoosiers have turned it around and I would love to see them take on Kentucky in the Sweet 16 again. UNLV is a mid major to fear and I have them making a run to the Elite 8. They can beat Baylor and they will beat Duke. In the end though Kentucky will win the South Region in Atlanta.

Kim English

West Region

The West is a very interesting bracket because it contains some of the best mid major teams in the tournament. It also has arguably the best top four seeds with Michigan State, Missouri, Marquette and Louisville. Throw in Murray State, a team that only lost one game this season, and this is a tough bracket. Missouri may feel snubbed that they didn't receive a one seed from the committee, but they actually have the best half of any bracket they could have asked for. I say that because every team is like them. Florida, Marquette and Murray State are all teams without dominant big men. Mizzou does not play with a dominant big man and that's why I see them meeting Michigan State in the Elite 8. This makes for a very appealing matchup. It's hard to pick due to the fact that Michigan State has the size advantage. However, Mizzou has beat teams like Kansas and Baylor who play big. I am picking Missouri to advance to their first Final Four in the end. Also, sleeper team of the West is Long Beach State.

Kris Joseph



East Region
I do not regard the East as a very tough region. I see it as a very tough one to pick because I don't view very many teams as Final Four worthy. Vanderbilt and Florida State are hot right now and I've seen people picking them to face each other in the Elite 8. That is wishful thinking because Syracuse and Ohio State are too good to not be in Boston. I love Jim Boeheim's Syracuse team and have them playing in New Orleans. Ohio State is a solid team, but I see loopholes in their game. I do believe that Florida State and Vanderbilt will be in the Sweet 16. West Virginia and Gonzaga in the 7-10 game is going to be a very good matchup and I think the Mountaineers will win. Kevin Jones is too tough and has not been given his due this season. To me, this is the easiest bracket and it makes the path for the Orange an easier one than other number one seeds have.

Harrison Barnes

Midwest Region

Contrary to the East Region, the Midwest has some very good teams and some very enticing potential matchups. I like the first round 6-11 game between San Diego State and NC State. The Wolfpack were denied a chance to play in the ACC championship on a bad no call against North Carolina, but C.J. Leslie is a player to watch. Look for NC State to pull off the upset and meet Georgetown in the second round. St. Mary's is going to beat Purdue in the first round and it will mean the end for Robbie Hummel. I think Kansas is going to lose to North Carolina in the Elite 8 due to UNC's size. However, while that will be an exciting matchup, I can't help but be intrigued by the first round game the Jayhawks have against Roy McCallum and Detroit. KU has a bad history of being upset in the Bill Self era, and while I don't think Detroit can do it, I think this game could be a little closer than the Jayhawks would like.

So as of now my Final Four is Kentucky vs. Missouri and Syracuse vs. North Carolina. I have Kentucky and North Carolina in a rematch for the championship. They are clearly the two best teams in my mind and I think Kentucky will win the title. They are too talented and actually have some veterans on their team this season. There will be no Butler or VCU this season and the heavyweights will strut their stuff. The Madness begins Tuesday with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio.

Weber Shown the Door at Illinois

Well the moment that has, for most Illinois fans, been long-awaited has finally come: Bruce Weber has been fired from the basketball coaching staff. After nine seasons at the helm, Weber made an exit that was three years earlier than his contract stated. When Weber came into the program, he enjoyed success right off the bat with a run to the NCAA title game in 2005. The only problem was, more than half his roster was due to recruiting done by former U of I coach Bill Self. Guys like Dee Brown, Luther Head, and Deron Williams led the Fighting Illini into St. Louis only to fall short of the crown to perennial powerhouse North Carolina. However, Illini fans suddenly had hope that Weber could possibly become an elite coach.

But the seasons came and went. Players underachieved, offenses were unorganized, and winnable games seemed to just slip right through the Illini’s fingers. It was frustrating for fans; there was no doubt about it. Yet I can only imagine what the locker room atmosphere was like. If I had to guess judging solely on what it looked like on the court, it could not have been good, especially the years that Brian Randle and Demetri McCamey were on the team. The offense was fantastic one night, and horrid the next. Consistency was never in the team’s vocabulary and Weber suffered the consequences.

In all honesty, how much blame can be placed on Bruce Weber? He is in charge of the team, yes. But ultimately the coach can only pace up and down the sidelines, leaving the players to win games. That brings me back to Randle and McCamey; guys who were high-stock recruits that ended up failing to be team leaders and good finishers. McCamey took poor shots, failed to take on the mindset of being a point guard, and at times, seemed to disregard Weber’s sideline advice. Randle on the other hand was just flat out lazy. He was disinterested on both sides of the ball and never took responsibility. Don’t get me wrong, the list doesn’t stop at these two. What about players like Brian Carlwell, Rich McBride, and Shaun Pruitt? Weber had decent recruiting classes year in and year out, but for some reason his players never seemed to fill expectations.

This year, which some people suspected would be Weber’s last, started off perfect…literally. The Illini started out 10-0 and busted in to the Top 25. Yet Big Ten play proved to be much tougher than Cornell, St. Bonaventure, and Coppin State. The Illini quickly dropped out of the Top 25 and then out of the Big Ten title race. Quality wins over teams like Ohio State and Michigan State were quickly overshadowed by losses to teams such as Penn State and Northwestern. The season proved to be another failure.

To be honest, I feel sorry for Weber. I was fortunate enough to meet him at the IHSA State Tournament in 2009 and he was as polite as they come. Fans were mobbing him asking for pictures and autographs and yet he took the time to satisfy each person’s wish. He’s a very likeable guy and one who invests in his players. His players failed him in many instances and he has to serve the punishment. Does he shoulder most of the responsibility? Yes, I believe so. But there comes a time when people can’t blame the coach just because the athletes are college kids. People say that Weber was a poor recruiter, but then why did he have four top 100 recruits on the team this year and the number one recruit in the nation (Jabari Parker) looking into coming to Illinois?

It’s a tough situation and only time will tell if the athletic office at Illinois made the right choice. It’ll be different not hearing “BRUUUUCE!” ringing throughout the Assembly Hall and part of me is going to miss Bruce Weber and his trademark orange sport coat. I’m still an Illinois fan, but I definitely have mixed feelings about the decision that was made earlier this week.

NCAA Basketball Postseason Awards

It is officially March Madness and if you were watching Gonzaga vs. St. Mary's or Davidson vs. Western Carolina you know this to be true. Both games went needed extra time to find a winner and Davidson and St. Mary's punched their tickets to the Big Dance. It is the most exciting time for college basketball, but let us not forget about the regular season. It was, in my opinion, one of the best regular seasons in a very long time. There has not been any one team separate themselves from the mix and there have been several instant classics. We have seen the resurgance of Indiana basketball, the final conference game between Kansas and Missouri and have watched some of the best freshmen dominate the game. Here are the World of Wadley postseason awards for the 2011-12 college basketball season.

First Team All-Americans

Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas: There is not a more dominant big man in the country than Robinson. The Kansas forward posted averages of 18.0 points, 11.9 rebounds and nearly two assists per game, while leading his team to another Big 12 title. His rebounding average is second in the nation and he ended the season with four straight double-doubles. Robinson showed up in the biggest games, scoring 28 points and grabbing 12 rebounds against Mizzou on February 3rd. He also scored 27 points and hauled in 14 rebounds against then #3 Baylor in January.

Green

Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky: Davis is well on his way to being the first to shake David Stern's hand on draft night in June. The fab frosh has shown all facets of his game, averaging 14.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game. He recently won the SEC Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year and some speculate that he could sweep all of those awards at the national level as well. His intimidating presence around the basket has been the anchor of UK's defense.

Draymond Green, SF, Michigan State: Green is the best do-it-all man in the country. The senior is aiming to make it to one more Final Four before his career in East Lansing is over and he carried the Spartans to a 24-7 record. He finished the regular season with averages of 16.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. For his career he has gone over the 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds marks. His leadership and all-around game have helped Tom Izzo and the Spartans stay near the top of the polls.

Davis

Marcus Denmon, SG, Missouri: Nobody expected the Missouri Tigers to be in the Top 5 and fighting for a number one seed, but here they are. They are such a well-balanced team but Denmon is the key man. He is the team's leading scorer at 18.0 points per game and also grabs 5.1 rebounds per game along with 2.2 assists. On top of that he averages 1.5 steals per game and shoots high percentages from three point land and the charity stripe. His biggest moment came in the first meeting against Kansas when he led the Tigers back in the second half, finishing the game with 29 points and nine rebounds.

Isaiah Canaan, PG, Murray State: Canaan is the main reason the Racers have been in the Top 10 most of the season. The little guy can fill it up, averaging 19.2 points per game and he also grabs 3.3 boards and dishes out 3.7 assists per game. For the season he is shooting over 48 percent from the field and over 47 percent from long distance. He has led Murray State to a one loss regular season, but now the question is how far can he take them in March?

Second Team All-Americans
Tyler Zeller, C, North Carolina: 16.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 54.9% FG
Doug McDermott, F, Creighton: 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 61% FG
Jae Crowder, F, Marquette: 17.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.4 assists
Kevin Jones, F, West Virginia: 20.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists
Darius Johnson-Odom, G, Marquette: 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals

Best Moment of the Year

Is this even a question? Without a doubt the moment of the regular season was Christian Watford's buzzer-beater three against Kentucky. The win signaled the return of the Hoosiers and is also the only thing keeping the Cats from a perfect season. Bloomington was in a frenzy that night as students rushed the court, creating a mass that blocked reporters from getting to the postgame press conferences. The shot is now used for an ESPN commercial and the clip is not hard to find on Youtube. Indiana is the only team to take down Kentucky so far this year and Tom Crean and the Hoosiers could possibly be looking at a top four seed depending on how the Big Ten tournament goes.

Game of the Year

Robinson

There were several good games this season, but again I don't feel like this is a hard decision. Missouri and Kansas are huge rivals and it's a shame that they will no longer play in the same conference. However, they played two of the best games ever this season and the matchup at Allen Fieldhouse was an instant classic. The Tigers had a huge lead before Thomas Robinson and the Jayhawks came storming back, forced overtime and then won the game. Michael Dixon Jr. was unable to get a shot off at the end of the game and KU, once again, took the Big 12 title. It would be nice to see this matchup one more time for the Big 12 conference tournament title.

Player of the Year

This is a close race between Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson, but Robinson gets my vote. Take him off the Jayhawks roster and they do not win the Big 12 and are looking at a much lower seed in the NCAA Tournament. Take Davis off of Kentucky and they still win the SEC and at worst are looking at a 3-seed. They have that much talent. That's not to say Kansas isn't loaded, but Robinson means that much to the Jayhawks. He has had an incredible year and is a lock to be a lottery pick in June, should he decide to enter the Draft.

Nike Continues to Pump Out New Uniforms for Schools

Every athlete has heard the phrase “Let your play do the talkin’” at one point or another in his or her career. We’ve always been told not to worry about things like what number we wear or how expensive of equipment we use because, in the end, it’s your effort and hard work that will determine the wins and losses. However, with all the changes in uniforms that are happening in college basketball nowadays, I’m starting to wonder if athletes SHOULD care what they look like on the court.

With Nike always coming out with new designs for uniforms, teams can pretty much have new uniforms every single year. I thought that the Elite uniforms that now have the pattern on the back surrounding the number are a little flashy. All the same, they’re something new and the patterns are unique to each school. I can handle those. What I’m having trouble with is Nike’s sudden belief that every major school should wear grey.

Georgetown has always had grey uniforms dating back to the Patrick Ewing days. Grey is a uniform color that is original to that particular school and is clearly one of the school’s main colors. Another school that’s been wearing grey longer than other schools would be Ohio State. Like Georgetown, grey is clearly a school color of the Buckeyes. They have grey helmets and matching pants in football; it is clearly an accent color in the logo. Its teams like North Carolina and Arizona that have no reason to wear grey that I’m not a fan of, especially if your programs have a great amount of tradition behind them. Look at schools like Indiana and UCLA that haven’t gotten caught up in the new fad of flashy uniforms. Both schools have enjoyed recent success (UCLA’s dating back to the Kevin Love days) and have done it with the same uniform design as guys like Isiah Thomas and Bill Walton wore.

I feel like Nike is beginning to have too much influence on schools and it’s become obvious that it’s always about the money. Do I think this year’s uniforms are cool and good-looking? Yes, to an extent. However, I think there’s something to be said about having an appreciation for the players of the past. That’s why I love Indiana’s and UCLA’s uniforms. I’m not a fan of Nike suddenly giving schools grey uniforms because it’s clearly only for show. It’s cool to see schools have uniforms that they can call their own. If every team starts to dress like each other it won’t be the same. Ultimately, I’m just a kid in a suburb of Chicago, but if I had any say in this matter, I’d definitely put a stop to the constant uniform changes.