* The late José Fernández. Killed in a boating accident. Incomprehensible. Beyond ironic.
The escape-by-speedboat-from-Castro’s-Cuba back story. The charismatic Alonso High phenom. The infectious smile. National League Rookie of the Year. Two-time All Star for the Miami Marlins. A Calle Ocho icon at age 24. Gone. Tragic. R.I.P #16.
* The consensus reaction to USF’s beat down by FSU was, alas, that the Bulls–although improved–are just not ready for the likes of FSU. Just not in that league. The embarrassing, one-sided loss was actually status-reaffirming. How humbling.
However awful it looked–and the ESPN broadcast team kept piling on–not ready for prime time should not be the reality. Last year the two teams were tied at the half. A few years back USF won–AT FSU. There was a reason why FSU was only a 4-point favorite. More than just humiliating, this mortifying loss was as unexpected as it was unacceptable.
* One more thing. FSU coach Jimbo Fisher was beyond rude in his halftime interview. Zero class. Hey coach, it’s part of the deal. Part of what you have to do for that $5.1 million.