1. Buried treasure
This’ll really cheer Illini fans up: I’m putting together a special time capsule to be unearthed 20 years from now. It includes Bruce Weber’s orange blazer, an Illinois team photo and Sean May.
2. Let the healing begin
So Illinois isn’t our national champion. Thank you, Tar Heels. Could be worse. Could have been Michigan.
3. Only in dreams
Can you imagine if Deron Williams and Dee Brown both stayed at Illinois for their senior seasons? Good. A healthy imagination is a nice thing.
4. It stops now
Get on a plane, go to Vegas, bet it all: North Carolina will not win NCAA hockey’s Frozen Four.
5. Formula for disaster
David Terrell + New England Patriots = Kaboom.
6. Diamonds are forever
After Day 1 of the baseball season, Chicago was undefeated. This is it. Red Line World Series! Clap, clap, clap-clap-clap.
7. Easily impressed
When asked about Sammy Sosa’s line drive single, Orioles manager Lee Mazzilli said, “I think we all got goosebumps there.” Mr. Mazzilli is also amazed by bright, shiny objects.
8. Awards schmawards
Will Scott Skiles be the NBA Coach of the Year? No. Has he done the best coaching job? Yes. I didn’t win a Pulitzer either. So what?
9. Fighting inflation
Wow. So 38 minor-leaguers were
suspended for positive steroid tests. Just imagine if that ever spreads to the majors.
FIVE THINGS…
Five reasons why Nike chairman Phil Night reportedly sold 5.7 million Nike shares for around $86 each:
– He needed money to buy sneakers.
– Bill Gates is hosting this week’s Poker Night.
– The NHL is available.
– He enjoys paddling around in a swimming pool full of dollar bills.
– He hates ATMs.
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