#1 Stunner; Valentine's Day

#1 Stunner
Ohio St. went to Kohl Center to take on the Badgers.  They were rolling.  They were the only undefeated team left.  They came out strong and had a big lead early in the second half.

The Badgers, they were confident they could make a run.  And they did.  Undefeated no longer, Ohio St. saw their lead slip away and an undefeated season slip away, largely in part to Jordan Taylor's 27 point effort (21 of them in the 2nd half) in a 71-67 win. 

It was the first time since 1962 that Wisconsin had taken down #1.  The wait is over, and the students rushed the court in case anyone was unsure of the severity of this win.  Wisconsin can play (and beat) anyone in the country.  Their losses are all to quality teams - at UNLV, Notre Dame, at Illinois, at Michigan State, and at Penn State (who's beaten 3 of the top five Big 10 teams).

Now the big question is who'll move up to #1 - #2 Kansas or #3 Texas?  My vote is for Texas - they already beat Kansas and are the hottest team in the country (10 W's in a row).  Sure, Kansas only has 1 loss - to Texas.  Texas, Kansas, Pitt, Duke, Ohio State.  That's my Top 5.

Wisco heads to Boiler Country to take on #14 Purdue on Wednesday.  Ohio State looks to rebound against a reeling Michigan State (2-5 in last seven) team on Tuesday.

The Big Ten just got a whole lot more exciting - even though Ohio State still has a two game lead.

Valentine's Day
We've agreed that we're not exchanging gifts this year.  I am holding up my end of the deal - and although I've said that many times, I plan on sticking to it.  I can't even take her out to dinner because there's a basketball game here tomorrow at 7 pm.  Good planning. 

For all intents and purposes, it's a greeting card and flowers holiday.  If you really care about someone, there shouldn't be one day a year that requires you to show it more than the other 364 days.  And if you don't buy her jewels or flowers, you shouldn't be in the dog house (and if you do, you shouldn't be awarded brownie points).  I mean roses aren't even in season right now - spring is.  This holiday should be in May or June, not during the frigid month of February.

And if you do buy flowers, DO NOT get them at the gas station.