Charles Renning Staff Writer

Game of the week: Arizona @ Kansas. Is this a preview of the national championship game?

This has one of the two teams that will be in the national championship game. The Wildcats are head and shoulders above anyone else in the college game. As soon as this team gets going they will be unbeatable. As for the rest of the nation · It's up for grabs, but I'll tell you one thing, it won't be Kansas. Kansas might go into the tournament as a No. 1 seed, but won't make it past the Sweet Sixteen. Kansas always falls hard in the post season. They should change their slogan to Rock CHOKE Jayhawk · Arizona 87 · Kansas 75

What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Who wins?

I once heard a Raiders fan say, "Raiders fans just chill." If you call swearing on national television (AFC Championship game), while wearing a Darth Vader mask and spiked should pads chillin', then yes, they do. I can't stand the Raiders or their fans and wouldn't you know, I get to actually go to the Super Bowl this season. I just hope I don't get stabbed by the Raider Nation after I say something about Al Davis being the Devil. With Gruden, former Raider, taking on the worst franchise in sports, I'll take the lesser of two evils. Bucs 24 · Raiders 21

Could your intramural basketball team beat the UConn Huskies women's team?

This should not even be a question. Of course they couldn't. There is not enough respect given to women's basketball. UConn is the best women's basketball teams in the nation and there isn't a team on campus (minus the men's team) that could beat them. I would even go as far as saying that there isn't a pair of non-basketball members that could beat the Wildcat's two stars. I'd take Dee-Dee and Polkey over anyone else on campus. Besides, I don't think Full Monkey! (my intramural team) could even get the ball across half court against the Huskies.

Who is the most overrated men's college basketball team?

Without a doubt, Oregon. I never saw anything special about the Ducks. They had an early season win over Kansas, but that was it. They haven't played anyone since, besides Arizona, and dropped two games in the bay area to Stanford and Cal. In order to get national attention you usually have to beat quality teams and the Ducks have done nothing but squeak by weak non-conference opponents. The Ducks are lucky the Pac-10 is so weak this year. They'll get bounced in the first round of the dance by Big Sky Champion Eastern Washington.

Christian Dix Paperboy

Game of the week: Arizona @ Kansas. Is this a preview of the national championship game?

There are just too many similarities between Roy Williams and Rick Neuheisel for me to miss. Let's take a look at just a few. Roy Boy is a great recruiter, as is Slick Rick. Roy's teams always have talent, as do Ricky's. Roy Williams is one of the most respected and revered coaches in his sport, Rick Neuheisel plays the guitar. Oh, and one more thing, both coaches choke every single year. KU going to the national championship? Not unless they all buy tickets. Arizona, on the other hand, is the real deal. Book your flights now 'Cats. Kitties win.

What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Who wins?

My "Super" plans are to wake up about 10 and sit myself down in front of the TV for the pre-game show. There is nothing that gets me ready for the Super Bowl more than watching Celine Dion sing about how great America is, then watching a special sit-down interview between Jon Gruden and ABC's special correspondent, the chick from "The Bachelorette." Then ABC will show about 863 commercials for Jimmy Kimmel's new show, I'll probably vomit, then the game, then another four hours of John Madden's analysis of last week's episode of "Celebrity Mole." Oh yeah, the Raiders should win.

Could your intramural basketball team beat the UConn Huskies women's team?

I'll put it this way. The only way that my intramural team could beat the UCONN women is if I could somehow convince them to attend a certain fraternity's party the night before, one in which the women's team "brought the alcohol." That said, it is a disgrace the way the school treats the Greek system. The Paperboy does know a few lovely ladies who like to throw back a few, so I will throw my support to said fraternity. Although the hot shooting of a certain Stephen Alonzo Jackson might keep us close, the UCONN women would definitely prevail.

Who is the most overrated men's college basketball team?

Easily the most overrated team in college basketball is Oklahoma. They have two guys who can't even find the basket on offense, and a coach that runs the same plays year in and year out. This team is about as original as the dude who sits behind me in class and rips off "Simpson's" jokes the whole time. Oklahoma is the suckiest group of suckers who ever sucked, and watching them play leaves me with the taste of burning in my mouth. All right, that's it for me, now pass me an ice cold Duff and bring on the Dixie Chicks!

Ross Hammonds Staff Writer

Game of the week: Arizona @ Kansas. Is this a preview of the national championship game?

My 8-ball says it is uncertain at this time. However, does it really matter who Arizona plays in the championship? Kansas has a chance to play UA again in Na'lins. Hinrich and Collison are putting up points, averaging almost 20 each, but the road in front is a challenging one that includes seven ranked opponents. Monday they host Texas, two days after facing No. 1 Arizona, then it's the second half of the Big-12. Maybe then Roy Williams will answer his phone calls. Assuming the Jayhawks carry a one or two seed into the tournament, and the brackets align, maybe · Arizona 82 · Kansas 75

What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Who wins?

Beer, food and more beer. Moving on · I hate the Raiders. The Coliseum is a cesspool for inbreeding and criminal records. If you have ever walked into the Coliseum (they call it the "black hole" because no intelligence leaves) wearing opposing colors and dealt with Halloween freaks picking fights and wasting beer with total disregard for the game, you're looking for your old orange-creamsicle shirt. Gruden should have paid to leave Al Davis, he can take the Bucs into the Vet and shoots down the Eagles. Tampa can shut down any offense, the Geri-aiders shouldn't be a problem · Tampa Bay 30 · Raiders 17

Could your intramural basketball team beat the UConn Huskies women's team?

Explain women's college basketball to me · on a tear of 55 consecutives wins · yet only ranked second in the polls. Not too worried about it? I think my intramural team would put on a show, going under the legs of the Huskies, behind-the-back passes, blood drawing fouls, heckling · we'd do it all. In the end we would be tragically short, with UCONN possibly pitching a shut-out because we wouldn't be used to the 8-foot rims and wider baskets they use.

Who is the most overrated men's college basketball team?

The Tide was a sad number one, but not quite as sad as Mississippi State, who lost to the Tide. Falling 10 spots in the rankings after the loss, the Bulldogs, who happen to be a disgrace to their mascot, were overrated at 13. The 20-25 range seems more realistic for a team that dropped the first three conference games like a Brett Favre pass. Before the season some had them winning the SEC, but those dreams are likely over. Illinois doesn't seem able to play away from the Assembly Hall, but a 15 rank works for a three-loss team.