[Ring'Em Up]

I didn't play basketball for him. Fat guys and "hills" dont mix. But he was without question the most influential person in my 10 years I spent in the city school system. Whether it's jus talking to him in passing, or listening to an interview, I still listen to every word he has to say, thinking he may say something that I could learn from. I hate the thought of me wanting to see JC win this game tonite. I think it's only appropriate for him to reach the big stage one more time, especially with this group of kids he's lived and died with the last 5-6 years. Win or lose, the first thing I will look for and keep my eyes on when the buzzer sounds, is Coach and just how he reacts. For him personally, I hope its in joy and celebration of making it thru one more time, cause I know no matter how glad I would be if JC pulled off the upset, I would be more sad seeing his reaction and realizing it was his last game. Just wish him good luck, tonite and for years to come.