An Instance in Which I Can Root for the Gophers
I didn't get to watch it since I was at work, but it sounds like the Minnesota women's basketball team played a pretty solid game against Duke to advance to the Final Four for the first time ever.
Lindsay Whalen is an amazing player to watch. That girl can do it all, but it's a particular pleasure to watch the passes she makes. And Janel McCarville has been unstoppable at center. But really, they wouldn't be where they are if whole team wasn't deep.
So they're facing UConn on Sunday night. I won't be able to watch on account of work (stupid work), but I bet that'll be a spectacular game. I hope they make it to the final so I can watch that next Tuesday. Word on the street is to expect the third UConn-Tennessee final in five years.
Bonus: Candace Parker becomes the first woman to win the McDonald's High School All-American Slam Dunk contest. (Catch the replay tonight at 8:00 EST on ESPN.)
UPDATE: More on Candace Parker from Ms. Musings. (via Lauren)
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Ya know, I saw the list of teams in the final four in the paper this morning, and when I saw Minnesota I thought of you. But you do realize I have to * gag * root for LSU just 'cause. :-)
I'm actually glad the final four is finally here. I mean, they've got billboards all over the place that have literally been counting down the days since like three months ago...