Panthers Need Tourney Win

There's too much coverage of the Super Bowl to go over it here. I did write a Super Bowl column last week for The Simpsonian, which includes a prediction. I'm going with Colts 30, Saints 24.

Yesterday featured some solid college hoops for the schools I've given time and money. Simpson snapped a 6-game losing streak by beating Wartburg 75-73. It was the seventh home game I've been to this year, and the first win I've seen. Out of those seven games, they could have won at least four. It's nice to see the team hasn't quit.

After that game I went home to watch a typical MVC barn-burner on ESPN 2. Northern Iowa beat Southern Illinois at home 55-52. UNI will move up from its No. 22 ranking this week, which is great for national recognition. They're out to a 21-2 start, including 12-1 in the MVC.

UNI will surely make the tournament again this year, but that isn't good enough. We know they're good enough to get invited, they've proven that since 2004. With four NCAA tournament appearances in the last six, they must win the first round game. If they want to earn some respectability, get a tourney win.

NFL Playoff Record: 8-2