Birmingham is the New Louisville

I guess since Louisville and Cincinnati bailed on our conference it was just a matter of time before we found a new rival.

Right now, in Birmingham, the 24-0 Tigers are down by 4 against UAB with 1:22 left in the game. Our last regular season loss was Dec. 6, 2006, and we haven't lost in our conference since March 2, 2006. To? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

The UAB Blazers. Who have been kicking our ass up and down the court all night.

8 seconds...down by two...CDR makes the basket...AND THE FOUL! The man with three names has 31 points. He hits the free throw...Memphis up by 1 with 6.5 seconds left to play...

Of course, all week the Memphis press has been all "Can they do it again?" "Will UAB become the Tigers' nemesis?" If we lose this game, I am so holding the media personally responsible. They may be #1 in the nation, but these guys really are just kids. Can we please not fuck with their heads? Please?

Last second shot by UAB. They hit it! The crowd goes wild! Refs say NO. Too late! It does not count! Memphis remains undefeated! A scuffle is breaking out as the Tigers are escorted by security from the floor.

OK. Nevermind. Ignore this post. We don't have to hate Birmingham afterall. As you were then.

UPDATE, 10:28 p.m.:
Apparently, the "scuffle" was because a UAB fan threw a whiskey bottle at our players. It hit Shawn Taggart in the face and broke his nose. To which I can't help but wonder: HOW THE HELL DID THE GUY GET A WHISKEY BOTTLE INTO AN NCAA BASKETBALL GAME? Also? Back to hating Birmingham again.