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I am way behind today. Yo had his district qualifying track meet last night and he set 2 Kaufman Jr. High school records along the way, the triple jump at 39’5″ and also the 200m, which I am not sure what his time was, but he said he set the record last night, which is pretty terrific. Not much time this morning to gather links, but a few things to occupy your time.

On the Court

Via KCBD, Aaliyah Chavez decided to sign with the Oklahoma Sooners. That’s probably a big blow for Krista Gerlich and I don’t know how this affects everything happening and I know that Texas Tech was a finalist, but probably not easy for all involved.

CBS Sports on a handful of topics, like buy or sell on the SEC having 7 teams in the Sweet 16 and it’s not those 7 teams that were the problem, it was the bottom end of teams that are out. Also is the question of Arkansas forward Adou Thiero who has been out, but is expected to play on Thursday:

Buy/Sell: Arkansas can continue its run even without Adou Thiero
Trotter — Sell: Kansas rated outside the top-130 in halfcourt offensive efficiency. St. John’s rated outside the top-200 in halfcourt offensive efficiency. Texas Tech is going to be a completely different challenge. The Red Raiders are one of the elite halfcourt offenses in college basketball. Arkansas has been one of the biggest stories in this NCAA Tournament. But I think the ride ends in the Sweet 16.

Salerno — Buy: It’s strange that No. 10 seed Arkansas is the “Cinderella” of this NCAA Tournament, but here we are. As much as I love JT Toppin and Texas Tech, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Arkansas make this a game. Thiero’s status appears to be up in the air heading into the week, and if Arkansas can get him back, it would be a scary sight. Regardless, Arkansas has enough firepower to keep this run going.

On the Gridiron

Texas Tech had football coach Joey McGuire and Robert Giovannetti sit down and talk about spring break and McGuire being at the basketball games this past weekend.

CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah on the report that Colorado and Syracuse have petitioned the NCAA to be able to play each other for the spring. I am sure that Joey McGuire had offered to play Colorado as well, so maybe this is something we see more in the future.