No 162-0

Yeah, so the Indians lost the opener. Yeah, so Cliff Lee looked as bad as we've seen him since ... well, 2007. Yeah, so the Tribe only managed five hits against former Indian Kevin Millwood and the Rangers' bullpen, and their only run scored on a wild freaking pitch. It's still just one game. And that's what I love about baseball: There's another game tomorrow. (Except there isn't one tomorrow, because Major League Baseball always schedules an off-day the day after Opening Day. Why? Bud Selig is a moron.)

On to some other thoughts:

* The Cavaliers played very, very badly on back-to-back nights in losses to the woeful Wizards and the surging Magic. I switched away from that game against Orlando in the second quarter, and just checked back from time to time. It was uuuuuug-LEE! But again, it was just one game. And hey, our boys came back out on Sunday and kicked the Spurs' butts pretty hard. And that was without Anderson Varejao, who might be back Wednesday in the rematch against Washington. In fact, Ben Wallace might be back for that game too. Either way, I can't see the Cavs losing twice to the Wizards in a week, especially with the second game at home.

* If you had Michigan State going to the title game in your bracket, you're a lot more prescient than I am. I knew they were a good team, but remember when Ohio State beat them in the Big Ten tourney? I guess it just goes to show no team is at its best every game. I'm guessing not many people will read this until after tonight's game, but I wouldn't be that surprised to see the Spartans topple the Tar Heels tonight. I think you have to favor Carolina, but I think it'll be a lot closer than the UNC-Villanova game the other night.

* I have no way of proving this, but I predicted Michigan State's win over Connecticut -- right before the game started. I saw the UConn players coming out during the introductions, jumping around and laughing with each other, and I said, "They look awfully arrogant. They're going to lose." Sure enough, the Spartans had them down early and put them away late.

Well, that's about all I've got right now. I'm off to watch some more baseball, and then switch to hoops for the big game. I hope it doesn't go too late. Some of us have to work tomorrow.