National Holiday?

There are just some things in this world that deserve to be a national holiday and there are others that should be state holidays. I am not a hunter but the first day of hunting season should be a national holiday. It is one of those days when people get these mysterious illnesses and call in to work sick.

My day is ACC tournament time. Some how or other I'm going to be close to a TV or radio after noon Thursday. I use to work across the street from at that time the Planters Bank in Ahoskie. They always set up a TV in their lobby and I managed to make several deposits all during the afternoon and some times I made several deposits in one visits.

Now that the ACC tournament has gone to 12 teams it is hard to get fired up for Miami and Virginia. Wake plays the 2.00pm game against Boston College but the chances of keeping it close is slim. I'll be in front of the TV for sure come seven when the Wolfpack takes on the Terps but will the Wolfpack give it their all for Sidney Lowe or will they finish the season with a losing record. The Tech's play the night cap and I could care less either way. Now that I think of it maybe Friday's at the ACC Tournament should be the holiday this year.

I have not said one word about East Carolina basketball but after an opening round win today in C-USA tournament Jeff Lebo has the Pirates at 17-14. That might get an NIT Bid.

Today Gryphon baseball traveled to Louisburg and lost in 9 innings 3-2. So far the young Gryphons are having a hard time getting the hitting and pitching to show up the same day. Today sophomore Spencer Ramsey pitched into the 7th inning and gave way to freshman Sam Lilley finished up for the Gryphons . Matt Berry had a two run double to score the Gryphon two runs. Not only are the Gryphons young but there are a couple of injuries that are not helping the situation.

If the weather cooperates both boys tennis and softball are home Thursday