Wow...this week has flown by. I haven't blogged since Monday, but didn't realize it because, as they say, time flies when you're having fun.

Except for one thing: I despise this weather. I'm over it. I'm not even asking for 80 degrees and sunny...just 60 degrees and cloudy would be fine.

In these last four days, HSSTM has but to bed the March issue (in other words, it's off to the printers). The March issue will hit Marsh and Blockbuster locations around Central Indiana next Friday, Feb. 29.

Also, Dave McConnell, Phil Temple and I went downtown for the NFL Combine. I tried to rush the entrance to the field and meet Peter King, but my colleagues wouldn't let me. (And yes, I know I basically just said I'd like to meet Peter King instead of someone who'll be a top 10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft...what do you expect, I'm a writer.

On another housecleaning note, I will be at the National Football Foundation Banquet (with Temple & Temple) tomorrow evening. The NFF, which is a part of the college football Hall of Fame, recognizes those student-athletes who not only perform on the field, but perform in the classroom and community as well. You can find out more information here.

Friday's Musings:
  • Hamilton Southeastern boys basketball got 34 points and 11 rebounds from Chris Carlino last night, but fell to No. 2 Lafayette Jeff, 80-77. The good news is that HSE is getting outstanding play from their post players heading into sectionals. The bad news is that the Royals got 26 points and nine rebounds from Charlie Duffy as well. HSE will need better defense in order to stop sectional rival and No. 3 Carmel.
  • Speaking of Carmel, there's been quite a buzz about the Class 4A Greyhounds boys basketball team falling to Lafayette Central Catholic, a ranked Class A school, 86-75 earlier this week. This is the beauty of Indiana high school basketball, folks. That David vs. Goliath thing never quites goes away - and when two good teams meet, regardless of class size, anything can happen.
  • If you have a chance, and you're into gymnastics, you might want to take note of this weekend's huge gymnastics event. DeVeau's Gymnastics will host "The Circle of Stars" this weekend at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indy. The meet runs Friday through Sunday and is expected to feature 3,800 gymnasts between the ages of 5-18.
  • The state bowling finals are this weekend at Anderson. Cooper's Sport Bowl will host the event, where Shelbyville's Alex Hill will be going for his second consecutive boys individual title. Lawrence North's girls team could be one the local favorites to emerge.
  • Last, but not least, the boys state swimming finals are tonight and tomorrow at the Indiana University Natatorium, on the campus of IUPUI downtown. North Central, Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern will challenge Chesterton for the team title. For a look at the boys state finals, click here.
Enjoy the weekend!