NO VISABLE ANSWERS by ST

Don't want to dwell too much on the bleak performance of the Oregon men at Cal. It was the Pac 10 version of a horror show. There were about 8 minutes to go in the half of an actual basketball game with the Bears ahead 19-15. By the break, California had exploded to the finish line with a 27-6 run that put this thing on ice. Oregon has turned into the gang that can't shoot PERIOD. In the last 4 defeats, none close, they've failed to hit above 38% of their shots. They haven't had more than 11 assists during this inept quartet of losses. They hit 1 of 18 three pointers last night. I know the coaches are very accountable and that's justified, but do these players understand they're likely playing to save the jobs of those coaches? If body language tells a story, some have thrown in the towel. Here's a big concern. Every team must sustain a push or a run during a particular game from the opposition. The goal is to have an answer or be able to limit the damage. When the other team is on a scoring tear, a coach can call time out, but eventually the guys on the floor have to stem the tide. It seems the Ducks have lost the ability to stop the bleeding. Every situation the past 4 games has gone from bad to worse. Yuck!
Let's get to the NFL Conference Championship games. We will hit on this all show long, but I'm already annoyed. If I hear another analyst or broadcaster or writer say the Jets are "playing with house money", I may head for the bell tower. This is pro ball. No moral victories. Ask Dan Marino or Marcus Allen. They made their lone Super Bowl appearance their 2nd season in the league and figured it was the first of many, but never returned. The Jets are just like the Colts, Vikings and Saints. One of 4 teams with a chance to win the championship. The 2 losers on Sunday blow an opportunity that might never pass their way again.