Nice view from the sky box

While Evan and Rich enjoy their court side seats, Jess and I are enjoying an significantly better arrangement than on Thursday, taking in the action from the upper press box.  Nice chairs, internet access, and free drinks...this is the life.

On the game side of things, what should have been a good game has been pretty one-sided so far Villanova 44 - UCLA 31. Villanova is having no trouble controlling the tempo and are dominating on the boards 18 to 9. Nova's defense is smothering the Bruins, who have only shot 9 of 22 from the field.  Josh Shipp is doing his best with 13 pts but his team isn't giving him much help.  I thought if UCLA could cut it to ten points at the half they'd have a chance but that looks doubtful now.

Could the crowd be a factor? Definitely.  We mentioned it a lot of times before but the entire Wachovia Center is on Villanova's side.  This city may not have a lot of championships in recent years, but they know how to get behind a team.